Kai: Hello all! Good to see my loyal fans back :3 and Major I thought I made the reaction clear two chapters ago D: I don't think the girls would go bragging Lia's naked body to the boys! XD So yes, Noctis is a cheating bastard, even if he had some reason since he cant officially be with his true love (Stella who i am guessing is the actual love interest in FF13 Versus) but still... cheating is bad in anyway :T tsk Noctis. Anyways, here's chapter 11!

Chapter 11: Heartbreak

That was pretty embarrassing for the soldier who was currently ripping off her costume to put on a red sweater with dark blue jeans. Her gun blade neatly attached to her hips. Lightning could hardly believe she had to do such a stupid play in front of the whole damn school. Especially Lia, whose feet were tortured with her own. It was true that she hardly ever learned to dance properly, she hadn't found the activity important. Plus through the whole thing she was as nervous as a Chocobo in a thunderstorm. That silver haired girl had always kept composure though, yet she had her heart beating a mile a minute.

It was probably just the moment of having to act such a stupid part. Especially the kissing part, which she managed to avoid Lia's lips. After all, it wasn't right to do such a thing unless it couldn't be avoided. The soldier was dating Noctis, and she wasn't about to be some cheating whore. She knew that he knew that it was just a play, but still it didn't feel right, even if it was with another woman.

Plus her lips are just so soft, gentle, but oh so sweet.

Lightning blinked at the thought that came to mind before shaking her head with a frown. Oh no, she couldn't be, she was tired. Yes that was it, just plain tired. With a heavy sigh, she ran her fingers through her pink hair before walking outside to look at all the booths and the crowds wandering around. The soldier wasn't sure where Lia went, she had just disappeared after the play had ended. Probably trying to avoid Flora's clutches and being heavily mauled with requests for help.

"Hey Light!" Serah chirped now wearing a white blouse with a red skirt as she skipped toward her elder sister, her arms embracing the older woman around the waist in a tight hug. "Trying to hide from me huh? Geez sis you didn't so all that bad! At least you remembered all the lines!" The young girl said encouragingly as her blue eyes glanced up at Lightning who just shrugged in response.

"If you say so Serah, I'm just glad that's over with and I don't have to watch that moron get a bigger ego because he got to play as the king." Lightning with a soft annoyed huff at the thought of seeing Snow just having a blast sitting up on that makeshift throne besides her dear little sister Serah.

Serah laughed at that before patting Lightning's shoulder. "Oh be nice! Hey have you seen Lia? She's been gone for a some time now. That girl sure has a talent in disappearing." She asked with a amused smile, watching as the soldier shrugged again before scanning the area.

"No, but she's probably just hiding from her fans." Lightning answered with a slight smile crossing her lips before continuing looking. What she wanted to know was where was Noctis? She couldn't find him anywhere at the play. She would of thought she would have seen him, of course she was a little distracted in her performance to actually pay attention to the crowd. If she didn't, then Lia's feet would of probably suffered it. After all, getting stepped on by Lightning's feet, which could kick a person through a wall, had to bloody well hurt.

"Serah, have you seen Noctis? I haven't seen him and he said he would meet me back after the play. It isn't like him to keep me waiting." Lightning said softly, feeling some concern for the black haired man. Unfortunately, Serah shook her head, saying she hadn't seen the handsome prince either. With a heavy sigh, Lightning crossed her arms thoughtfully.

Where could he be? He probably just went to the restroom or something.

Serah smiled and gave her sister a hug again. "Don't worry sis, I'm sure he'll be back soon. You worry too much, you big softie!" She teased as she poked her sisters shoulder who rolled her eyes but smiled.

"Yeah.. Maybe." Lightning said before she saw Lia come from behind the buildings, back in her boy's uniform, and started walking toward the Farron sisters. For some reason, she did not hold her usual pleasant expression with a warm smile. Her expression was calm, serious, and motionless. The silverette walked in long strides, her posture standing tall as if she was going into the battlefield alone. To Lightning, it was very strange and odd. It must be something serious.

Her sister of course greeted their newest friend with a cheerful 'hi' and a quick embrace. The silver haired woman gave Serah a quick smile before locking eyes with her own. Yes, this was defiantly serious, but Lia didn't say anything for a few heartbeats, seeming to ponder her words carefully. It was starting to make the pinkette a little nervous and feel a sense of urgency and impatience.

But after a few moments, Lia stared directly at her and slowly opened her mouth. "Lightning, we need to talk." she said, sounding dead serious, which caused both Farrons to blink and shift at the sudden change in attitude. This wasn't the Lia they knew... Or did they really know her?

"Alright... What is it?" Lightning replied calmly, crossing her arms as she stared right back at the silver haired girl. Such seriousness made the soldier edgy.

"Not here... We should go in the alley where it's quieter, just the two of us." Lia said softly before turning and walking between the two building into a small secluded alley. Lightning paused, glancing to Serah who pouted obviously wanting to know what was wrong also. The soldier shrugged though and walked after the slightly shorter woman. After they were alone, they faced one another and there was a few moments of utter silence.

"...Well?" Lightning asked impatiently.

Lia blinked softly before taking a breath. "It's about Noctis." She started. Lightning blinked in surprise and started to be concerned. Was Noctis hurt? Was there a accident? Why the hell didn't Lia look more urgent then? Or was it worse?

"Is he alright?" Lightning asked, her gaze softening with concern.

The silverette nodded her head in response though. "Yes, he's fine but..." She said before pausing and shaking her head and looking at the soldier straight in the eye. "...I caught him cheating on you with another girl... I'm sorry, but you deserve to know." She said softly, seeming to carefully calculate Lightning's response.

Silence filled the air once again, and the soldier could feel her heart suddenly lurch painfully back as she listened to this words. Comprehending what they meant and replaying them over and over in her mind.

Cheating? Noctis? That can't be right.. Noctis wouldn't do that! Noctis cheating... Cheating... Cheating...

"...You're lying..." Lightning murmured softly, her gaze turning to the ground, her powerful hands turning to fists, her stomach coiling into a knot. She felt like she was going to vomit honestly.

Lia blinked softly, a frown caressing her lips as she slowly shook her head. "No... I'm afraid I'm not... I wish I was.." She answered softly. The silver haired woman didn't even flinch when her fists gripped on the girls thin but toned shoulders. It almost felt the woman was loosing weight, but at the current mind state of the soldiers, she didn't notice or care.

"Who then?" She asked icily, watching as Lia paused at this, seeming to ponder the answer before glancing away.

"...I cannot tell you..." The boyish dressed woman answered, almost seemingly regrettably. This only annoyed Lightning as she shoved Lia harshly against the wall, almost banging the back of her skull of the silver haired woman if Lia hadn't resisted slightly.

"Why the hell not?!" Lightning snapped back, feeling her blood boiling with anger, her mind jumbled with confusion, unsure of what was going on and who she was actually angry at. Nothing like this was like anything she experienced before, or at least that she could think of at least.

Lia glanced up at Lightning either, seeming not to like not telling Lightning either, but the soldier was too confused and angry to realize it. Instead the look cold, or even devilish to her, even if she knew better, her confused mind was making her see things that weren't real. "He wished me not to tell you, begged me even." She answered softly, grunting as Lightning pushed back from her angrily.

"You are lying. You never liked Noctis and you know nothing about him. You probably made this up because you were jealous. You never really talk when he's around, I see how it is now!" Lightning growled coldly, not even realizing the words she was saying, so hurtful and cold. So unfocused, she knew it was unlike her but she just couldn't help it.

The silverette seemed surprised by this but she kept a calm, kind expression. Gently her left hand reached out to try and comfort the soldier. "That's not.." She started before Lightning smacked the hand away and glared.

"Shut up. I've known him a lot longer than I've known you. In fact, I know nothing about you! Who your parents are, where they are, and not even your damn last name! Just, just leave me alone." Lightning said coldly before turning her back and was storming off. Deep down, she knew she shouldn't of said such things, but for the first time, her emotions were taking control instead of logic.

As she walked, she felt Lia following and a hand touch her right shoulder. "Light..." Lia's voice started before Lightning snapped away from the hand and did something she knew she would regret later. Her right fist curled back, swung around as she twisted her body, to land a right hook against soft flesh. She was too much in a rush to focus what she hit, but she managed to see Lia crash to the wall and smack the right side of her skull.

Lightning didn't pause though as she turned again, walking away. One thought yelling at her at what she did, the other telling her the woman deserved it. As she left, uncontrollably words spilled from her lips in her fit of anger.

"Don't ever talk to me again!"


As Lightning stormed off, avoiding all her friends and even her sister who was quite concerned about her and asked her questions. The soldier ignored her though as she continued on, thinking deeply on what happened.

Why did I do that?! What did I do? I'm not sure... I just... Lost my temper. Still, Lia couldn't be telling the truth right? No... But.. She hasn't lied before. But Noctis hasn't either that she knew of. I have to talk to him.

Just on cue, she saw Noctis sitting alone by the fountain, obviously looking troubled. Pausing for a moment, Lightning tried to take a calming breath before walking over and standing in front of him. The black spiky haired man glanced up with those handsome blue eyes, seeming a little surprise to see the soldier before he smiled.

"Oh, hey Lightning... I'm sorry about missing the play. I wasn't feeling so well." He said with that silky calm voice as he smiled at her so warmly.

Lightning almost forgot what to say before sighing and looking at him straight. "Noctis... Do you truly like me?" She asked softly, watching the surprise expression that crossed the handsome mans face as he tug at the collar of his shirt.

"Yes, I do like you." He answered, seeming sincere on the answer.

"..is there another woman you love?" Lightning asked slowly, almost regrettably as she saw him seem to ponder his question carefully. Was Lia correct? The soldier watched as Noctis stood and smiled warmly, almost charmingly at her.

The man shook his head as his strong arms wrapped around the pink haired woman's slender waist and pulled her into a warm but tight embrace. "There is only you." He answered before pressing his warm strong lips against hers before she could give a reply. Her doubts seemed to melt away into the kiss as she closed her eyes. Her mind went blank and seemed to focus on that contact.

Despite the warm kiss, she couldn't help but unknowingly yearn for the much softer sweeter one.

Kai: and this is where we all yell, 'NOCTIS YOU ASSHOLE!'