Quintessence

( Aerith & Sephiroth 50 Theme Drabbles )

#6. rain

Disclaimer: I do not own FF7.


"I love the rain." She'd said some days ago, staring out the large window as the droplets began to fall rapidly toward the earth. He himself couldn't find anything, at that time, so special about it all and merely raised an eyebrow at her. Frowning, she shook her head. "One day I'll show you -- one day you'll understand."

Her words had struck a curiosity within him.

He pondered over them for some time -- until, unexpectedly, he found his answer.

He didn't know why she would do such a thing as it seemed all a little too ill-thought out for his liking, but as he watched her dance in the rain, slow, graceful movements, he could see why.

Running up to the door, breathless, she caught his eyes and smiled. "I love the rain."

Sidling over to her with a smirk on his face, he leaned down and whispered in her ear. "I do, too."