Haha, okay sorry guys. this is short, but I decided to add some quick romance between Paine and Baralai(:
Chapter 7
"I heard Rikku and Gippal are together now," Baralai said, trying to hide his amusement with an innocent look. Paine obviously didn't by it, but she let it slip. "Yeah, finally! He never shut up about his precious Neggi," the former Gullwing snickered. Paine suddenly looked to him. "Why did you propose, anyway?"
Baralai was taken aback. He didn't really know himself. Paine shouldn't have to be alone when her friends had lovers. Maybe he felt pity for her. No, that's not all. He felt something else. A stirring of warmth in his heart...was this love?
"I...I...like you a lot, Paine," he mumbled, blushing. Paine snickered, but there was something off about her laugh. A touch of sadness... Baralai carressed her cheek and pulled her close. Yevon wouldn't agree to it, Baralai thought, but I really don't care. When she got close enough, he kissed her. It was quick but filled with love. Paine's face turned scarlet, and she looked away.
"I love you," Baralai finally managed. "Ever since the day we met, I thought you were pretty. Actually, beautiful was more like it. I was afraid to tell you, though, 'cause I thought you'd kill me!" Paine laughed again, this time in a jittery way. "I look dark, but I have feelings...Kinda." She grinned a rare grin. He looked at his dark angel and kissed her, unafraid of his feelings.
The kiss turned into something more; a powerful desire took control over him. He put his hands through Paine's dark, boyish hair and let the desire consume him. It was only the former recorder that stopped him. "Baralai," she said, painfully, "If we're going to do this..." She looked to the bedroom door. He nodded and swiftly picked her up in a threshold. "I love you," Paine said, smiling.