Declaimer: I don't own final fantasy 8 , everything belongs to Squaresoft

Declaimer: I don't own final fantasy 8 , everything belongs to Squaresoft. I also don't own the sofa-from-hell.

Author's note: I've been thinking about how to carry on. There are so many possibilities. I prefer to do it slowly. Also, my first priority is to fit in the librarian's name.. This is a relaxing chapter and short. Sorry about that. Hopefully you will enjoy my fic

Part 3 – Love theme

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It was four thirty in the morning, Zell and the librarian decided to leave Selphie alone and let her to gain some sleep. While Zell walked out to the grey corridor, he noticed how tired the librarian was.

"Look at your face, you are exhausted. You better go and get some sleep. I walk you room, okay?" suggested Zell as he looked the emptiest hallway.

"Thanks, that's really sweet." Said the librarian. Zell blushed.

On their way back, after a short distance in complete silence, a loud noise sudden came from Zell's stomach, indicating a complain of long time starvation. They both stopped. The librarian gave a look at Zell, who was embarrassedly pressing his tummy. Gave back a I-am-sorry look as she giggled.

"Oh, I hear that. Shall we eat something? I am actually quite hungry as well." Suggested the Librarian.

"Sure. But remind you that the cafeteria won't be opened until 7, and it is only 4 in the morning." Zell pointed at the antique clock at the corner of the hallway.

"That's bad. Which means you can't get your favorite hot dog. How about letting me to fix you something?"

"That'll be lovely. But are you sure? I doubt you still have the energy for such hard work." Zell cared too much about the tired look on her face.

"Don't worry, I am more than fine. Or you mind I pay a visit to your room?" The librarian leaning on the wall and said.

Zell was so happy about the suggestion. "No, no. That's not what I mean. You are absolutely welcome."

"Fine then. Is there any food left in your place?"

After counting his fingers, Zell answered, "A few stuff like spaghetti, ham, ……."

"Perfect!"

That's then they headed back to Zell's room. Three hours later, they were still chatting after the meal. The meal was simple but they both enjoyed the shutter food that they prepared together and the quite moment they shared. While they relaxed their bodies on the crouch, they talked about the murder case, the Garden, their childhood. They were near to the edge of collapse, but they carried on talking. It's the price for knowing more about the beloved. They ended up falling asleep in the sitting room.

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The next morning, Zell was woken up by the daylight shined from the half down blind. Finding himself leaning next to the crouch, with a back ached. Shivered by the chill wind, he walked to the wide-opened window, shut it. It was cold and drizzling outside.

Zell shook his head and gained his conscious. Usually his room was spotless, now he found the unwashed plated and bottles all over on the carpet. Looking at them, Zell tried to trace the route of last night's event. Thinking about the last night, that's when he saw the librarian sleeping on the crouch. "Oh my god……..She is in my room? What did we do?" Zell shocked started to panic.

Bahamut was annoyed by this early waking thing.."Hey, chickenwuss, claim yourself down, You DIDN'T do anything. NOTHING HAPPENED."

Zell was nearly jumped when the voice came from his brain inside all in sudden. "…….That was not I am thinking. And stop calling me chickenwuss. I am not." Zell put a hand on the back of his head. Feeling the hangover.

"Yee-ye, but you were hoping something had actually happened, right? ~ Bahamut"

"Nop, ……"Zell tried to ignored this floppy GF.

Flash a look of care when looking at the librarian turning her slim body to find a suitable position on the sofa-from-hell. "That sofa is uncomfortable….."murmured Zell. The librarian curled her body. Zell walked towards his bed, brought the blanket and approached to the sofa. The librarian was awaked when Zell gently placed the blanket on her body.

"Sorry to wake you up." Zell.

The librarian, underneath the blanket, looked around and found herself still in his room. "Oh, morning, zell."

"Morning, "Zell looked at the girl and blinked.

After a long pause, the pigtail girl asked, "Am…am I disturbing you? I'm sorry. I'm better get going….."

" No…nonono, please stay. I…I I ..we…we.."Zell said.

The librarian sat up, frowned, looking at Zell, "What's wrong?"

Zell inhaled deeply, "Look, we were so close these days. We see each other every other day. For me, you are very special. You are so beautiful. I …I adore you." Saw the librarian smiled, Zell carried on, "All I wanted to say is ….I liked you. (Zell hesitated, gave a glance to the librarian again, who was shyly smiling.) I mean…I love you."

"Oh, Zell. I love you too." Come from the librarian's mouth. She gave him a hug.

Zell was so delighted. Scratching his head, "I wonder, this the time for us to move on. If you don't mind, I…I……"

The librarian released him. They found themselves face to face, closely, not further than few inches apart.

The librarian closed her eyes, "Of course I'd love to."

Zell steeled his nerves and asked. "What's your name."

The librarian quickly opened her eyes, with a very shocked, unbelievable face. Give a what-the-hell-are-you-asking look to the man.

"Arrrrrrrrrr……Are you crazy? She is indicating a kiss. How can you miss such a chance, instead of asking her the name? ~ Ifrit"

"Clumsy, clumsy, clumsyyyyyyy……~Cerberus"

"(Sigh),,,,,,Chickenwuss….~Bahamut"

"Oh, shut up!!!!!!" Zell yelled loudly.

The librarian once again surprised by the over reacted Zell, "Are you ok?"

"Yeah,,,, it's just my GFs. They never stop annoying me in my head." Zell sighed, "Look, I want to make things straight. I know this is odd when two people at last find out they really love each other, but one of them don't even know the other's name. I fell terrible. I am sorry for you as well. But you see, all your friends only refer you 'the girl with pigtail' or 'the librarian' I have no clue on your real name. Also, I never have a chance to ask, anyway we are too close." Zell said sheepishly

"You angry?"Zell looked at the librarian, who couldn't stop giggling,

"Nop, I just can't believe it. This is wield. So wield. Now, listen, my name is Danii Kimberra. Don't you dare to forget!!" Danii was still giggling. She shook her hand.

Knowing Danii was cool with it, Zell relieved. He laughed as well. "Danii…….Danii. I will never forget your name. I promise."

They then looked back at each other. Zell, "So,…..shall I carry on the kiss thingee..?"

Danii reassured him with a nod. Zell pulled his face close to her and gently touched her lips. Soft and sweet.

Ding. The thick and metallic door was opened unexpectedly. Which made the couple jumped.

"Oops, I am not expecting to interrupt your business." Said the cowboy. "The door is unlocked. I am sorry. Besides I don't know you two are sooo close."

Zell blushed. "Irvine? You just released?"

Irvine looked at them. "Yea. I am here for you to lend me your ears, Zell. Anyway, shall I come back later? Say…….."

Danii then stood up, "No. Please, you stay. I am leaving now. I can imagine you two must have some serious talk. Besides, I have to prepare my day. Gosh, it is eight already!! I have lecture at nine. Amm, I see you later, Zell?"

"Sure." Zell walked to the door with Danii.

"Amm, hey, I am sorry my sudden drop over. I mean it. How about a date tonight?"Irvine suggested.

"A date???? Irvine!!!! Danii is not going out with you!" Zell, replied in anger.

Irvine couldn't help, but rolled his eyes. "Oh, Zell. Come on, is that what you think about me? I am a jerk? Now I tell you I am not. I may be a ladies man, but I never date my friend's grily. Ok? May be I confused you. All what I mean is arranging a date for you two. I have booked two tickets for a play tonight in Balamb Theater. I was planning to go with Sefie. However, I don't think I will make it now. I've been spied by the Garden. How about you two taking our places?" Irvine cleared his plan.

"Sounds great. But…."Danii was wondering.

"Are you free tonight? When will you finish you library work?"Irvine asked.

"About four"

"OK, that's it. Zell will collect you at five. So meet you outside your room, okay?"Irvine asked.

"Amm…zell?" Danii asked Zell.

"Actually, that sounds spooky. You sure want to go, Danii, er?" Zell asked.

"Oh, come on you two. Your pace is too slow. That's conformed, okay." Irvine.

After the agreement, Danii left. Looking at Danii disappeared around the hallway corner. Zell walked Irvine into his room. Irvine frowned.

"What's worng?" Zell asked.

"Shiva complained something smells horrible here." Answered Irvine.

"Well, in this case. It is either you, me, or may be my room stink."

Looking the surrounding and each other. Both gave the same command. "I think all of them……." They laughed.

"Well, I am going to get myself in shape. I see you in the 2nd floor balcony an hour later, ok?" asked Irvine.

Zell, "Yea. Amm, I trusted that you are not the killer. But, what's all this about? Visiting me first in the morning after you released"

"Thanks, mate. I think I know who's the killer, but I don't know what to do. I need your help." Irvine said before he left.

Author's note: Thanks for reading. So, if Irvine is not the killer, who can use Exeter then?