A/N: The Firework show is approaching! You guys just have to suffer through one more day and then a spectacular chapter of Fireworks that really brings things together! (I hope...) Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the chapter.
See you on the other side!
Day6: Two comatose figures entangled beneath the white comforter...
Hope tossed and turned, subconsciously he knew that he was not on the narrow surface of the couch as his arms and legs stretched out in all directions. Turning on his side his eyes opened to a sight which was an initial shock. Her strawberry-blonde locks covered the visage that lay in his direction. His brows raised as his orbs searched around the room, starting at Lightning's face moving to her body and then to the rest of the room.
Am I dreaming? He thought. Yet the earge to escape the room was overcome by the longing for the woman next to him. Finally, he found himself lying next to Claire Farron, the beautiful, cool-collected soldier, the woman he dreamt of for years. Remaining in the bed, Hope admired the sleeping woman beside him. The faint breathes exhaling from her mouth were synced to the strands blowing in-and-out. He could smell the sweet aroma of the Farron mixed with the bedding's odor which made his lids fall as the intoxicating odor consumed him. After watching the woman sleeping Hope saw this as a chance to plant the passionate kiss he's been waiting years for. Quietly shifting closer to the woman trying not to make too much noise, he stopped before the tip of her nose. The resting woman's breath brushed lightly against the lips which were making it's slow journey to it's destination, her smell became stronger with every inch he traveled. His heart raced with the thought of his wish finally coming true, the kiss he waited so long for. It was here and now...
"Hope?" The silver-haired man stopped moments before contact, his nose was touching hers, eyes widened as they searched the blue orbs in disbelief. Lightning hadn't seemed to realize the move Hope had attempted."
Retreating away from her guise Hope smiled. "G-Good morning Light...Sorry if I fell asleep in your bed." He laughed nervously unsure on how Lightning would react to waking up with him lying beside next to her.
Lightning's drowsy eyes stared blankly at Hope before closing them with a smile. "It can't be helped..." Like theater curtains, the soldiers eyes were surfaced for another performance before the blushing man. Hope could see why she was smiling as he noticed the two small images reflected in the woman's eyes.
Having felt like he'd over stayed his welcome in the Farron's bed Hope unwrapped himself and through both his legs over the side of the bed. But before he could lift off the bed, the warm embrace of Lightning's palms could be felt on his right wrist. Some what surprised Hope looked down at the woman laying on her side, head up lifted by the other hand.
"Hope, it's alright. Stay awhile." The smooth surface of her palms were in a massaging motion, beckoning the man to return.
The two spent a good hour talking laying together under the same blanket discussing their lives since the reformation of Cocoon. Lightning listened to Hope as he told her about the last couple years in school. Although she was fascinated by his success she more interested in sharing this moment with her friend.
"...And it was only last month that I moved back in with my dad...Mmm that's about it." Hope finished. Turning his head he looked at his quiet listener.
"You didn't mention anything about your friends, girlfriends?" Lightning investigated.
Surprised by the question. Hope's shyness returned. "Well...As far as friends go, I didn't really have any. People thought it was weird having someone as young as I was in their class...Plus being a former l'cie didn't help either..." He confessed. "And I won't lie, girls thought I was cute...but never really met any body ready to take a chance on a l'cie..."
Like she has done many times before, Lightning reassured Hope. "You just need to find someone that can relate to you. And I'm sure you won't have to look very hard, that special someone might be closer than you think."
Realizing the obvious hints Hope blushed. "Yeah? I hope your right." Briefly looking up at the ceiling his mind thought about the words said. Returning back to the woman he returned to her with a question of his own.
"How bout you? You found any body yet." This made Lightning's brows raise before returning to their normal position.
"I guess spending time in the military doesn't really open up time to build relationships." Lightning smiled hoping that he would realize that she is and always had been single.
Hope laughed. "That's quiet a surprise, I thought men would literally throw themselves at a woman like you."
"Seeing a woman that's stronger than most men is usually a turn-off around here."The soldier shifted trying to get comfortable.
"Well you quite intimidating." Hope laughed under his breathe.
Lightning frowned with narrow brows. "Thanks."
The bodies lay in staring into each others eyes, the connection that they both had years ago had been restored and their feelings for each other stronger than ever. Lightning once again found herself admiring his matured facial features, his strong jaw, connecting his head to his well toned figure was a thick neck. The puppy dog spheres that hid beneath his silver locks were now beaming with confidence. Hope too, admired the woman who retained her beauty. The last six years preserved the Lightning that Hope fell in love with; in both appearance and in essence.
Finally Hope departed from the bed leaving the room, leaving a satisfied Lightning to bask in the morning glow.
After showering the two sat at the kitchen table finishing the breakfast Hope prepared when the door bell rang. Leaving her seat Lightning approached the door with Hope's eyes following her every step. Hope could only here voices coming from the entrance, as the voices got louder Hope recognized the second voice. Lightning returned to the table with her younger sister, who was alone.
"Good morning!" Her voice was cheery as always.
"Good morning Serah." Hope responded. Lightning sat back down in her seat her eyes averting to the television that was on.
"So?" Serah joined the two. "What are your plans for today?"
Hope looked to Lightning to answer the question but showed no interest in the conversation. "Well. I-We don't have any I guess..."
"Well that won't do!" Serah thought for a moment. "I got it! How bout we go shopping in downtown Bodhum plaza? The fire work show is tomorrow and it gets kinda cold, we could get some blankets to lay out on the shore."
Finding it difficult to say no to the younger Farron, Hope and Lightning looked at each other before letting out a simultaneous 'sure'.
Day6: The trio take a stroll through Bodhums Plaza under a cloudless blue sky...
Hope trailed the Farron sisters who were discussing something somewhat private. Serah leaned her head towards her older sister with every, word trying her best not to be heard by the man behind them.
"Claire! You slept with him!" Serah tried her best to keep her voice undercontrol.
"I didn't 'sleep' with him...He just fell asleep in my bed." Lightning corrected.
"So? How was it awkward when you guys woke up?" The younger Farron showing her interest.
"No. We just talked was all." Lightning looking back at Hope who was looking at the stores on both sides of them.
"Claire he's here for another four days!" Serah reminded urgently. "And what a more appropriate opportunity than at the firework show!"
Lightning sighed. She didn't want to come to the realization that Hope would be returning to Palumpolum in four days. But what she feared the most was the amount of time there would be before she saw him again. She couldn't handle another six years.
"I think today, should be about moving on with Hope." Serah finally confessed. "Let me help you out. In doing so, you'll be ready to take that final step tomorrow."
Lightning didn't respond immediately. But after a while she agreed. "Okay."
Hope who continued to marvel at the many venues looked ahead before running into the stopped Farrons. Coming to a stop, the two pink-haired women turned around to Hope.
"We're first need a couple blankets for tomorrow night." Serah declared. Proceeding into the store, the group walked around the room looking at the products on the shelves.
As Hope walked around the store, the sister regrouped. "Okay, now is your chance try something a little flirty, if it doesn't work or if your unsure come find me."
The silver haired man saw the approaching woman. "Hey Light."
"So which one do you think we should get." Lightning asked.
"Um. Well are we getting one for the whole group or..." Hope smiled.
"I think Sazh brought one with him, and Serah said she was getting one for her family." She informed the man.
"Oh, so I guess me you are gonna share one huh?" He grinned.
Returning a smile Lightning picked a smaller blanket enough for the two. Hope satisfied, took the product to the front to be purchased.
"Nothing?" Serah asked. Lightning nodded. "Okay, well I'm sure we will have success over lunch."
Sitting together in the food court, the trio sharing a large platter of sushi. Beckoning Lightning, Serah leaned in once again. "Let's try something..." Hope at the time was busy picking up napkins off the ground.
After listening to the plan, Lightning returned to her previous position hiding any signs that the Farron's had just formed a scheme.
"Hey Serah where Snow?" Hope asked on his way up.
"Snow and Sazh took Nora and Dajh to the amusement park." Serah responded. "And since you two didn't have any plans I thought it would be a good idea to tag along today."
Moments past when Serah looked to her sister giving her a discrete wink to initiate their plan. Lightning who received the signal proceeded to 'accidentally' spilling the tall beverage on both of her hands.
Trying her best to sound authentic, Lightning ungracefully lifted up her hands letting the cool liquid run off the table. "Oh no!"
"Let me get some more napkins." Serah left the table letting the two bond.
Hope a little surprised that Lightning was capable of such clumsiness wiped up the liquid on the table. Lightning who still had contaminated hands reached for a piece of food, seeing this, Hope grabbed the soldiers wrist. "Here let me get that for you."
Lightning watched the Hope's hand's as they approached her lips with food pinched between his index and thumb. "Open up Light."
Blushing, her lips opened up allowing the food to be placed inside. Sealing her mouth, Hope's fingers were caught in between the two soft pink lips. Hope's face reddened as her wet tongue played with the trapped fingers.
Pulling out his fingers Lightning let out a moan of satisfaction, this prompted Hope to continue feeding the woman, each time her tongue licking his finger. "I'm starting to believe that you're enjoying the taste of my fingers rather than the food."
"And what if I am?" Lightning smirked raising her hands which were now completely dried.
"You-" Hope was interrupted by the return of the younger Farron.
"Oh it looks like you cleaned everything up." Serah smiled.
"That took you awhile." Hope's eye lids lowered.
"Sorry, lines were long." The pink haired woman continued smiling.
Hope looking around, saw that most of the food courts restaurants were next to empty. "Right." The silver haired boy returned his attention to Lightning who was now feeding herself. Seeing that he was looking at her, Lightning pretended that nothing had happened and raised a brow.
"Something wrong Hope?" She smiled playfully.
Hope only smiled. "No."
Day6: The two return to Lightning's home...
Lightning and Hope stepped into the quiet home, somewhat exhausted from the walking. Hope dropped onto the couch cringing as his body struck the firm cushions. Lightning continued to her room, but before steeping inside she stopped.
"Hope your sleeping in here tonight..." Her voice was commanding.
Like receiving orders from a drill sergeant Hope jumped up and followed the soldier into the room, where onces again found himself dropping onto a surface which was a lot softer than the last.
Lightning walked over to the dresser on the side of the room dropping her skirt and removing her vest exposing the bra and underwear beneath. Approaching the bed Lightning lay next to the man who was settled down, sat up as the pink-haired woman got comfortable.
"We got a full-day tomorrow." Her back was to the man, her pink hair lay on her exposed soldiers.
Pulling the blanket over himself Hope scooted close to Lightning. Gathering his courage Hope ran his tougue up the shoulders covered in pink hair. "Y'know Light, I think I like the taste of you too." He whispered in her ear.
Lightning who pretended to be asleep hid a smile from the retreating man. Hope turned off the lights facing the ceiling, Lightning lay on her side, both had the same thought in their mind.
Big day tomorrow.
That's it folks, I just successfully finished this chapter before my deadline. I try my best to try to get a chapter out a week but next weeks chapter is going to be the longest so it may take a little longer. Thanks for hanging in there and I will see you guys next week!
