Trickle - 24 - Deliver

I've just been telling myself that's how he is. He's pale...naturally...just like his hands are always cold.

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That evening, I insisted that Seifer spend the night with me. And now...here we are...lying in my bed together. I can't help but notice how action filled my days have been, ever since we admitted our feelings to each other.

The sunrises were more breathtaking, and nightfall was no longer depressing.

Seifer lay there, with one arm behind his head, and I rested my head on his chest.

"What are you thinking of?"

"I'm thinking about being healed."

I closed my eyes.

You're going to be healed. Trust me.

I began running my fingers down his vest. The material was soft, and without his trench coat in the way, it was so easy to get close to him.

"Sleep Seifer...please."

He stroked my hair, and we both drifted off.

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I stepped into the dark infirmary.

"I'm going to get rid of you once and for all!"

I could hear glass shatter in the background.

"I'm not sure if it's going to be painful if he swallows it."

Dr. Kadowaki's voice echoed over and over, as I looked at the hole in the wall.

"It's better than to have Quistis get too attached."

"I didn't do it man!"

Fujin screamed loudly, and over the sound of her screaming, I could hear the machine pushing oxygen into Raijin's chest.

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I awoke quickly, and looked over at my clock.

The ruby lights stood out, from way across the room.

1:37 a.m.

To my right, Seifer slept soundly. Still with his arm behind his head. I rubbed my eyes, and touched my feet to the ground, waiting until I was strong enough to stand, and when I was...I exited the room.

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Out in the hall, it was empty, as usual.

I crossed my arms, to keep the cold, from the air ducts above from getting through. I only had a sleeveless shirt and sweats on, so it'd be pretty embarrassing if I ran into anyone right now.

In the lobby of the school, the vending machines from inside the teacher's lounge shined through the crystal windows and the gentle pitter-patter of my bare feet echoed through on the polished tile.

Everyone was asleep, I felt like I was the only one awake. The only buildings open right now, was the training center, and the infirmary.

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The sliding doors made a "zip" noise, as I passed them. I looked like a total wreck right now, but this was the only way to approach Kadowaki, without Seifer knowing of her plans.

Inside, she was writing something down. Not in the green journal I saw...on a yellow slip of paper, instead.

"Making more plans? Writing more about us?"

I crossed my arms angrily, and my voice needed some adjusting, but I was too upset to take notice.

She looked up quickly.

"Quistis, what are you doing in here? You don't look so good...do you need anything?"

"Yeah, I do need something."

She stood up, and tried to sit me in a chair provided. I furiously pulled my arm away.

"Why are you trying to kill him?"

She backed up a bit. Little silver hairs were lined through her black hair, and her eyes looked as if she hasn't slept in days.

"Where did you get that idea?"

"Look Dr. I'm tired, and I already read what you wrote. I could quote it word for word, if you need me to. I need to know why the damn medicine is taking so long to arrive, why you lied to me, and told me Seifer was strong enough, what makes you think he's not going to survive, and what the hell was in the bottle."

I blinked slowly, trying to become more awake.

"Quistis. It's obvious. I don't know if you noticed, but he is very pale...and--"

"Just STOP IT! Tell me where the treatment is, and I'll get it myself."

She looked at me confused.

Tears were backing up in my eyes. I had noticed how colorless he's been getting. I've just been telling myself that's how he is. He's pale...naturally...just like his hands are always cold.

"Quistis, honey...I'm--"

She walked towards me, to hug me, and comfort me.

"Where is the medicine?"

I backed away, tears were coming down, but it wasn't that noticeable.

She approached me again.

"Where is the GOD DAMN MEDICINE?!" I raised my fist, to stop her from coming near me. "Maybe you don't care about him, but I DO! NOW TELL ME WHERE IT IS!"

She sighed.

We got silent.

I knew for a fact that she knew where the bottle was. I looked around the room, to find something I could threaten her, or myself with.

Nearby on a silver table lay a scalpel. It didn't look that sharp, but it'd get the job done. Grabbing it quickly, I placed it to my neck.

"Quistis! Put that down"

I shook my head, and lowered my voice.

"I swear to God, I'll do it...if he's going to die, then I am too."

"Honey, it's late. We could talk about this in the morni--"

"TELL ME WHERE IT IS!" My un-adjusted voice mixed with tears made me sound so different.

She became mute, looked down, and pointed to a small wooden cabinet placed on the wall.

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"Where do we begin to get clean again?" -Third Eye Blind

Notes: My hair is now dyed, and I am a new person! Physically anyways, well..I---*Gasps*

Wait a minute! What do we have here? She had the cure all along, and she didn't tell anyone?! Or...wait...is this a trick? *Arches eyebrow* Hmm....Stick around for chapter 25 and find out.

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