Rigid Ice, Raging Flame
A/N: Okay, I know I said I was going to put this story on pause, but I cannot bring myself to do it! This chapter has been inspired… for personal reasons. So I hope you guys like it! Lots… of Seiftis action in this one! This is for the message board!
Chapter 3- When You Love Someone
Quistis Trepe.
That one name held more meaning for him than anything in the world. In his eyes, she was the embodiment of his every fantasy and need.
When you love someone…
There she was, sitting on a stone bench. A rather beautiful bench really. Its color was a deep red, like blood. The legs drove down into the ground; each covered in a swirl of green vines. How perfect she looked at that moment. The wind was caressing her hair, sending it into many spirals of gold. The cherry blossoms blew all around her, swirling, and then floating to the ground, only to twist back into the air.
You'll do anything.
Quistis had no idea anyone else was there. Nor did she realize that she was crying. But he did. And it made him hurt more than anything. Thunder was grumbling to nature off in the distance, and the sky was shaded her. It didn't need any light. Quistis was brighter than the sun. He wanted to run up to her, hold her, and most of all, make her smile. Her shining face was worth all of it. He dreamed at night, of just being with her.
You'll do all the crazy things…
Before he knew what he was doing, he had emerged from the bushes and was walking towards her. The wind howled, hiding his footsteps, and kicking up all of the fallen cherry blossoms in the most beautiful tornado every seen. They danced their way around the two of them. To Seifer, the wind seemed to be pushing him faster in her direction.
That you can't explain.
A hand was placed on her cheek. She froze, and dared not to turn around. It was not a violent attack, but a soft touch meant to be barely felt. Her chest began to rise in fall in time with the wind's cries. The thunder rolled with his.
You'll shoot the moon…
He ran his index finger along her cheekbone slowly. Her skin felt like cream to his hand. He was falling in the cream, and was afraid he would never come back.
Put out the sun…
The wind blew ever hard, moving him to stand against her back. She could feel his heart beat quicken. All he could feel was happiness. Moving his other hand, the glove fell to the ground, and he placed it on her other cheek. His thumb now ran gently across her lips. The tears ceased staining his hands.
When you love someone.
He was on his knees now, and she never turned to meet his gaze. Her hair smelled like soft vanilla, and it reminded him of the petals of a rose; soft, smooth, and seemingly never ending.
You'll deny the truth… Believe a lie.
The thunder grew louder, in anticipation. The rain, however, waited patiently. He placed his forehead at the base of her neck, and just reveled in being so close. Quistis was staring towards the sky, mouth closed, mind closed, and heart open. She closed her eyes, and wondered if she was dreaming.
There'll be times that you'll believe…
The wind settled down. Two snow-white doves entered the scene. One by air, the other by land. A dark red was covering the soft grass beneath the dove. He was injured, bleeding from beneath. Sadness tinged the eyes of pure ebony. Grounding, the other hopped over. A low cooing sound emerged as she approached her mate. What was wrong with him? What is that red stuff? Questions arose, never answered. The noise lowered to an inaudible muffle. The wings kicked out, and she fluttered towards the sun. He rose.
You can really fly.
They were gone. Taking the last flight of life.
When you love someone…You'll feel it deep inside, and nothing else can ever change your mind.
His heart was pounding now, a fast, powerful thud in his soul. Her heart was soaring now, winged, and protected. They both knew.
When you want someone…when you need someone.
He raised his head towards the skies with her, and the rain began to fall. It was all going in slow motion. Each drop took an eternity to kiss the ground, each splash wanting to extend the life it loved.
When you need someone…
The sky was darkening before them. The thunder grew in presence. Rain fell noiseless around them, on them, in them. The wind no longer sang, now it was time for the lightening. It crashed through the silence, made their pulses quicken, made the yearning stronger. White fire crackled through the sky, ending with a loud yell. Again, it flew through their souls. Again, it brought realization. Always, it won.
You'll sacrifice…You'd give it everything you got…
The time was now. They were now. Everything was now. He stood up, and placed a wet hand under her chin and one at the base of her neck. Her eyes were closed to shield the drops of Heaven. The thunder groaned to the world. The lightening gave hope to some, fear to others.
And you won't think twice.
He tilted her head back, and leaned over for her to see into him. Quistis opened her eyes, water pouring down her face. Oddly enough, they tasted like salt. They were her tears. Fire and ice. Air and Earth. It all clashed as one. They knew.
You'd risk it all…no matter what may come.
He brought his lips towards her, and ever so slightly faltered before they met. His kiss was soft, searching, and scared. Her kiss was powerful, commanding, and needing. The lightening cracked in the sky again. The rain fell everywhere. They discovered each other, they felt each other, they knew.
When you love someone…
Trees swayed in harmony, in rhythm with the fall of the sky. Their souls met in sync.
You'll shoot out the moon…
He pulled away from her. All eyes were closed. He opened his. She looked beautiful there, with the rain tracing down her face. She looked helpless.
Put out the sun…
Before Quistis realized, he was gone, with the coming of the wind. She brought her face to the ground, and opened her eyes. She never looked back, and she never looked forward. She stayed where she was, frozen in her dreams.
When you love someone.
A/N: HOLY SMOKES! That was the most emotional thing I have ever written in my entire life. I think I am in love with this story. Please tell me you guys liked that, maybe even loved it? That's it, this story takes the cake. I've decided my new favorite one for what I am writing. PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!! By the way, the song is. When you love someone By Bryan Adams