Love lost love found
By Kerry Saotome

Chapter 5

Zell knocked on Erika's door quietly, "who is it?" came a muffled voice from inside the room.
"It's Zell, are you okay?" he asked, concern evident in his voice, Erika slowly opened her dorm door and stood back to let Zell in, Zell noticed that her eyes were red and quite puffy, "whats the matter? have you been crying?", he took Erika's hand and lead her over to the bed and sat her down, he took the chair from under her desk and sat in front of her.
Erika, slightly embarrased, swipped at the tears in her eyes, "Sorry Zell, i was really excited about tonight and....." Zell moved from his seat and sat beside her, he took her hand in his and smiled.
"Don't be sorry, Squall said the garden would be on the move by tomorrow morning so we will be able to go out tomorrow night, ok?", Erika smiled brightly and squeezed Zells hand,"Thanks Zells". Zell reached out and stroked her cheeck, he looked into her crystal blue eyes and smiled *god she is so beautiful*, he then leaned forward to kiss her.
Selphie burst into the room interupting the two, "Thank god you two are here. Quick, come to the ballroom, it's important, Rinoa's in trouble and i can't find Squall anywhere", she then ran back out of the room as quickly as she came in. Zell and Erika jumpped up and ran after her.

Selphie turned the corner into the ballroom and quickly ducked behind the door with Irvine, "They are on there way, should be here in a few seconds.

Zell ran into the dark ballroom closely followed by Erika, "Selphie, Rinoa, where are you?" Zell called out into the darkened room. Suddenly the doors slammed shut behind them, Erika tried the handles, "We're locked in" she said, slightly worried. Suddenly the ballroom lights flickered on and dimmed down till the room had a deep golden glow. Erika looked towards the center of the room, her face lit up when her eyes reasted on a small table set in the middle of the room, two seats on either side of the table and a tall white candle sat in the middle, she walked over to Zell and embraced him "oh thank you Zell, this is wonderful", Zell gave her a confussed look then glanced round behind him. Irvine walked out from the side door of the ballroom, he was dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black bowtie, Erika giggled when she noticed he still had the old tatty cowboy hat on.
Irvine walked into the center of the room to the table and lit the candle, "Table for two, if you would like to take your seats you evening meal will be brought to your table shortly".
Zell stared in disbelive at Irvine, he then took Erika's hand and lead her over to the table. After they were both seated Selphie came out dressed in a short black skirt and black shirt, she placed the plates she had in her hands in front of the two blonds, "all compliments are to go to Chef Heartly". In front of the two sat the most delicious meal they had ever seen.
The two talked while they ate, they learned alot about each other and found they both had similar interests. Once they had finished their meal Irvine pulled out his sterio from behind on of the curtians and placed a CD in it, He put the CD on repeat and left it to play. He quickly left the room, shutting the door just so there was a slight crack left so he was able to what was going on.

Zell looked up when he heard the soft melody of 'eyes on me' being played, he rolled his eyes and laughed, "Trust Irvine to do that".
"I love this song" commented Erika, Zell suddenly had a thought, "would you like to dance?" he asked getting up and extending his hand to her, Erika took his hand and stood up, allowing Zell to lead her towards the dance floor.
Zell took Erika's right hand in his and placed left hand on her small waist as they both began to dance perfectly in time to the music. Zell began to sing quietly along with the words, then wrapped both his arms around Erika and pulled her closer to him, she laid her head against his chest and was surprised to hear his heartbeat racing. He then tilted her face up towards his and leaned forward, placing his lips against hers in a passionate kiss. Erika returned the kiss and found herself opening her mouth slightly to invite his warm tounge into her mouth. The kiss lasted for a good few minutes (and we are talking double figures here). Once the kiss broke off Zell rested his forhead against hers and smiled, "You fancy spending the night in with me tonght?" he asked, Erika gave him a seductive smile "Why not" she replied. Zell slipped his hand into hers and lead her out of the ballroom.

Irvine closed the door completly and turned to his comrades, "Mission accomplished" he said with a huge grin spread scross his face, Selphie jummped up and down like a rabbit "They are going to be such a cute couple", Irvine took off his hate and ran his fingers through his long brown hair. "Thats not all, he invited her back to his room for the evening", Selphie stopped jumpping and gasped "Oh my god Oh my god Oh my god!!". Irvine took Selphie by the hand and lead her out of the small room, switching the lights off on his way.

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