For some reason, I don't like this one. Oh well.
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Standing there with Hayner, I couldn't help but feel out of place. The fortune Fuu had given me had me thinking. I wasn't entirely sure what it meant, but something about it had got me wondering; who did I desire?
"I'm going to sleep. Good night." he mumbled, wandering off.
I watched the young gypsy leave, his body language clearly stating that he was confused and tired. His fortune had been much worse than mine, seeing as his had death weaved into it. Sure, I would have to indulge in suffering for a bit, but so what? It didn't change my lifestyle in the least.
"You and Hayner look like you've just lost a battle." I turned to see Olette walk over to me. "Was your fortunes not what you thought they would be?"
"We…aren't sure what to make of them yet." I said, making sure to hide any details.
"Hm…did something happen?"
"No." I said quickly, my eyes roaming in the direction of where Hayner had gone. "Nothing happened."
Her eyes stayed on me, already seeing through the obvious lie, but said nothing else. Instead, she shrugged and left me to my thoughts, going off to do something else.
I sighed, going over and leaning against a tree trunk, holding a hand to my head. I couldn't seem to get Fuu's words out of my head. And then there had been that weird moment when Hayner and I had touched… I glanced down at my hand, frowning, as if expecting it to tell me why that happened in the first place.
I could still feel it, to be honest. The overwhelming heat, the fading flames that continued to lick at my hand, daring me to get another taste of it. What I didn't understand is, when I had grabbed his chin earlier, there had been nothing. But when we had been in Fuu's tent, the single touch had given me a sample of something delicious and powerful. The question is, what?
Curling up under the wool blanket, I closed my eyes and tried to let sleep come. Instead, my body and mind was racing, trying to figure out Fuu's riddle. That, and the reason why Seifer's touch had done that.
I was so confused, and I wanted answers. The warmth had left my hand now, but I wanted it back. That fire alone had been unlike anything else, covering my hand down to the bone, leaving me with no room for any other thing.
I wanted to know if Seifer would know, or even if he still felt it. I needed to know. The thought of getting up and talking to him was tempting, but, at the same time, I didn't want to know. Besides, what if it had been nothing? Seifer probably had felt disgusted touching my hand, that was all. He hadn't been affected by it, hadn't sensed the amazing sensation of strange, unexplained magic.
Sighing, I curled up tighter, squeezing my eyes shut, ordering myself to sleep before I actually did get up and find Seifer. After a couple minutes of nothing but crickets and wind, my body began to relax, fading slowly off into sleep.
I couldn't sleep. More like I didn't want to. Hayner had fallen into slumber a while ago. I had checked in his tent to find him cuddling under a large blanket, sound asleep. I would have stared longer at that lovely face, but Fuu had walked by, and I had to duck my head out of his tent, lest I look like a creep. Her red eye told me she knew something I didn't, a smirk twitching on her lips when she had glanced at the tent.
"Shhh." she whispered, putting a finger to her lips.
She didn't question me on why I had been sticking my head into Hayner's tent, but I had a feeling she didn't need to ask. Fortune tellers always annoyed me, what with their cocky attitudes and ominous auras. Fuu, however, just made me feel like I had to watch my back. She liked appearing when you least expected it, popping up behind you at the worst time.
She wandered off, allowing me to peek into the tent one more time, gazing at the sleeping gypsy for a little longer before ducking back out and going to my own tent, crawling inside. Instead of going to bed, I stayed awake, sitting up while my thoughts spun in my head.
"Seifer?" I shot up, hearing a familiar voice and the rustling of bushes.
"Shut up, moron. We're in a gypsy territory, and they're light sleepers. We'll just check the tents." Muffled footsteps passed my tent, two shadows moving along in the dark. "He's gotta be here. He would never leave Elenar to some gypsies, and she's sleeping soundly with the other horses."
I couldn't believe it. I stormed out of my tent, coming face to face with my own commander, who stumbled back in surprise. Rai, who was about to stick his head into Hayner's tent, turned at the slight commotion. His face brightened when he saw me, and left Hayner's tent to go over to me.
"There you are! We've been lookin' everywhere, y'know? Tracking you down isn't that easy as it looks, Seif'." he whispered, clapping me on the back.
"Why are you with these criminals, anyway?" Riku put in, pulling his cloak closer around his body. "You're even sleeping in one of their tents."
I glanced around, looking for any of the Josei Gypsies, finding nothing. I put a finger to my lips, then opened my tent and gestured them in. They crawled in with no question, me going in last. We all sat in a circle, stuck in the darkness.
"Why are you two here?" I demanded in a hush.
"When Shiki and Xion came and told me you left to go after that gypsy boy, Rai and I talked and chose to go and find you. We followed the blood trail, but that ended, too." Riku ran a pale hand through his hair. "We just wandered around until we came upon…" He pulled out a bloody dagger, the same one that Hayner had stabbed me with back at the river. I had forgotten I had pulled it out and tossed it on the ground. "This."
"We've been goin' around this maze of a forest, trying to find you." Rai grinned. "Then Riku heard some horses nearby, and we came here. He spotted Elenar, and we figured out the rest from there."
"Now," Riku's eyes glittered. "I think we deserve some sort of explanation of why you're with a bunch of dirty gypsies."
I had been expecting that, and prepared myself for their reactions. Carefully, I began to explain how I stalked the gypsy, staying in the shadows. I left out certain parts, such as…a certain bath. I told of how I was discovered, our short, but exciting fight, taking him to Twilight Town and lying to the Josei Gypsies and Hayner about wanting to be a gypsy. The two were at a loss for words once I explained of my great plan to gain the gypsy's trust and get them to reveal their hideout, clearly doubting my flawless plan.
"So…you're pretending to be a gypsy, then you're going to stab them in the back? That's low, even for you, y'know?" Rai finally said, shaking his head.
"Let us accompany you, Seifer." Riku insisted. "At least allow us to stick to you, just in case. You may need us."
"And let the risk of you both getting caught? No."
"Come on, Seif'. Quit being stubborn and just accept our help. You know we'll do it anyway, permission or not." Riku smirked.
Groaning, I put a hand over my eyes, rubbing at them tiredly. I wanted sleep now, more than ever. My commander and my best friend waited for my answer, sitting patiently.
"Alright, fine." I sighed. "You two can do as you wish. But! You must be cautious. These gypsies are more intelligent than they look. Also, when the time comes, one of you must run back to get soldiers. I can't get them all on my own, much as I'd like to."
Riku nodded, Rai copying the movement. I smirked; I had finally found a way to get the gypsies.
"Shouldn't we…y'know, leave?"
"Go. And don't let them find you." I ordered as they began to leave my tent.
"Yes, General." Rai replied, saluting me.
Riku nodded again, silently handing me the dagger and going after Rai. The two snuck away into the night, quiet as can be. I lay down, pulling the faded blanket over my body. My mind raced at the unexpected, but grand, turn of events. I was sure that my plan would work, no doubt about it. I only had to keep the act up a little bit longer.
"Seifer." A hand shook me gently. "Seifer, wake up."
I groaned in annoyance, squeezing my eyes shut. I had been sleeping peacefully until someone, whoever it was, had decided to wake me from my slumber. The hand moved to my face, poking my cheek.
"Seifer."
"What?" I growled.
"I suggest you get up, or you'll get a wake-up call from Kairi and Namine, and they aren't as nice."
It was Hayner. Opening my eyes, I blinked a couple times, finding the lithe gypsy on his hands and knees, leaning over me. He was already dressed and washed up, and he was slightly smiling, trying not to laugh at my half-asleep state.
"What do you mean, they'll wake me up?" I yawned.
"They're coming to get you fitted for your new outfit. Hurry or it'll get ugly really quick."
I sighed, rubbing my eyes. Finally, I sat up, Hayner leaving me to get ready. I was surprised that he would do that for me, despite how odd the gesture was.
I let my lips curl into a large grin, the image of a bleary-eyed Seifer stuck in my mind. He looked so grumpy, and yet, still held the aura of intimidation and attractiveness. I could never do that. Waling away from his tent, I grabbed mine, all ready to be thrown into the carriage, and walked off to do just that.
"Morning, Hayner." Olette greeted me, having just bathed, by the looks of it. "Sleep well?"
"Yes, actually. I didn't think I would."
"Well, that's what having a lover can do to you." she laughed, walking away.
I could feel a blush coming onto my face, and tossed my tent into my carriage, trying to get those words to leave my mind.
"Hey. I said, good morning."
"Oh!" I spun around, Seifer standing nearby with a curious look on his face. "Sorry, I didn't hear you."
"What's gotten you so energetic this morning?"
"Nothing." I replied quickly, turning around.
"Oh really?" His presence came up behind me. I froze. "You're an awful liar, Hayner. You might want to work on that." his voice whispered in my ear.
My breath was stuck in my lungs, my stomach twisting into knots. What was he doing, trying to play around with me?
"Seifer!" Kairi's voice squealed. "Namine, I found him! Hayner was keeping him all to himself!"
I said nothing as Seifer turned to talk to Kairi and Namine, who dragged him away moments later. I stood there a bit longer, still trying to get my blush under control. What was going on with me? I needed to see Fuu about this. Now.
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Seifer is being such an ass, it makes me want to punch him. He'd just punch me back, though.
Anyway, for those who are wondering when the RiSo and Akuroku is coming in, it'll be here soon. Just give it time. Thanks again!