Chapter 3
The Realization, and the Plan
Song - Balance Beam
I haven't been quite the same
So sure the story of my life would never change
Then in a bright eyed way
I rinsed out the soap in my eyes and wrote a song that I'm about to sing
Dawn. Umisama and Zelgadiss had spent the night under a tree, changing watch shifts every four hours. And now? Breakfast time! (AN: I actually considered using Breakfast After 10 again here, but...nah.) Zelgadiss leaned over and shook Umisama lightly. She stirred for a moment before opening her eyes and looking up at him, the faintest of smiles creeping across her lips. Zelgadiss began to notice something as he gazed down at the chimera woman. She stirred things inside of him, things he had never felt before. For the first time in his life, he actually found someone to be...pretty?
Cause it's about a girl, oh
That I hardly even know
So this is not another love song
Just a list of things I should know and everyone should know
Zel stood up and extended his hand down to Umisama. She accepted and hoisted herself up, glancing at him occasionally. Zel reached behind himself and gave Umi a rather unexpected surprise. He pulled out a rose, freshly cut and still moist with the morning's dew.
ONE! You gotta take it kinda slowly.
TWO! You gotta hurry up and make your move.
THREE! You gotta tell her that she's pretty!
FOUR! You gotta be the perfect gentleman!
Shake your roll you gotta make it better, yeah!
You gotta show her that she's the balance beam
And I keep falling all around her fairy tale
Yeah, I said I keep on falling around her fairy tale
Ah yes, things were finally looking up for Zelgadiss. The days seemed to be moving by at lightning speed, each day seeming to bring Umi and himself closer together. Just last night she had finally gotten up the courage to lay her head upon his shoulder as she slept, then allow him to do the same while she kept watch. One morning, Zelgadiss finally built up the courage to ask her something.
We took a walk in the rain
I suggested and she confessed there's a heart nearby to cast that shade
Stay cool, but I'm giddy like a school boy
You gotta handle with care, this is not a toy
He gently shook Umisama awake, and she looked at him a bit unhappily. "Whaaaat?" She whined. "Wake up Umisama, it's dawn." "Maaa...it's too early!" She pouted but sat up anyway, rubbing her eyes. Zelgadiss sat down next to her. "Umisama, I've been meaning to ask you something..." "Ask away." She yawned and stretched.
And gradually we touch
Although our clothes were wet, we sat and smiled
I thought I'd never smiled so much
The first kiss always says the most, so!
"Well....I've been pondering....what do you feel when you think of...me?" Umisama instantly froze and blushed crimson. Zel quirked a brow at this but said nothing, simply waiting for a reply. "Well, I, uh...I...I- I l-l-like you, Zel....." Now it was Zel's turn to blush, though not nearly as much as Umi was. "I like you too...Umi...chan." Umisama looked over at him, her eyes wide and her mouth slightly open.
ONE! You gotta take it kinda slowly.
TWO! You gotta hurry up and make your move.
THREE! You gotta tell her that she's pretty!
FOUR! You gotta be the perfect gentleman!
Shake your roll you gotta make it better, yeah!
You gotta show her that she's the balance beam
And I keep falling all around her fairy tale
I said I keep on falling around her fairy tale
I wanna sing to you
Zel canted his head to the left, confused and worried, "Did I say something wrong?" Umisama shook her head and closed her mouth, the blush not yet fading. Zel closed in on her slowly and raised his hand up, placing it upon her cheek. She closed her eyes and leaned into his touch, her hand rising up and covering his. And then, something rare happened. Zelgadiss Graywords smiled. And not the little smirk sometimes seen from him, no, this was a big, full smile. He was happy.
And everyone should know that
ONE! You gotta take it kinda slowly.
TWO! You gotta hurry up and make your move.
THREE! You gotta tell her that she's pretty!
FOUR! You gotta be the perfect gentleman!
Shake your roll you gotta make it better, yeah!
You gotta show her that she's the balance beam
And I keep falling all around her fairy tale
Zelgadiss: O_O
Ameria: ;__________;!!! WHY CAN'T HE BE HAPPY WITH ME?!
Tyler: Because, there are enough Zel/Ame fics out there. I wanna be different! =D
Umisama: *swoons* *.*
Xelloss: O_o;;;
Lena: :D When do I come in?
Tyler: Eventually. .
Adrian: Wai! What about me?
Tyler: You'll both get your chance. -_-;
Lena and Adrian: =D
Kappa: Meanie. Do I get to come back in?
Tyler: -.- *starting to get irritated* Yes.
Shabby: What about me?! =D
Tyler: Indeed.
Kappa: AAAHH!!! SECRET WORD!
Tyler: SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!
The Realization, and the Plan
Song - Balance Beam
I haven't been quite the same
So sure the story of my life would never change
Then in a bright eyed way
I rinsed out the soap in my eyes and wrote a song that I'm about to sing
Dawn. Umisama and Zelgadiss had spent the night under a tree, changing watch shifts every four hours. And now? Breakfast time! (AN: I actually considered using Breakfast After 10 again here, but...nah.) Zelgadiss leaned over and shook Umisama lightly. She stirred for a moment before opening her eyes and looking up at him, the faintest of smiles creeping across her lips. Zelgadiss began to notice something as he gazed down at the chimera woman. She stirred things inside of him, things he had never felt before. For the first time in his life, he actually found someone to be...pretty?
Cause it's about a girl, oh
That I hardly even know
So this is not another love song
Just a list of things I should know and everyone should know
Zel stood up and extended his hand down to Umisama. She accepted and hoisted herself up, glancing at him occasionally. Zel reached behind himself and gave Umi a rather unexpected surprise. He pulled out a rose, freshly cut and still moist with the morning's dew.
ONE! You gotta take it kinda slowly.
TWO! You gotta hurry up and make your move.
THREE! You gotta tell her that she's pretty!
FOUR! You gotta be the perfect gentleman!
Shake your roll you gotta make it better, yeah!
You gotta show her that she's the balance beam
And I keep falling all around her fairy tale
Yeah, I said I keep on falling around her fairy tale
Ah yes, things were finally looking up for Zelgadiss. The days seemed to be moving by at lightning speed, each day seeming to bring Umi and himself closer together. Just last night she had finally gotten up the courage to lay her head upon his shoulder as she slept, then allow him to do the same while she kept watch. One morning, Zelgadiss finally built up the courage to ask her something.
We took a walk in the rain
I suggested and she confessed there's a heart nearby to cast that shade
Stay cool, but I'm giddy like a school boy
You gotta handle with care, this is not a toy
He gently shook Umisama awake, and she looked at him a bit unhappily. "Whaaaat?" She whined. "Wake up Umisama, it's dawn." "Maaa...it's too early!" She pouted but sat up anyway, rubbing her eyes. Zelgadiss sat down next to her. "Umisama, I've been meaning to ask you something..." "Ask away." She yawned and stretched.
And gradually we touch
Although our clothes were wet, we sat and smiled
I thought I'd never smiled so much
The first kiss always says the most, so!
"Well....I've been pondering....what do you feel when you think of...me?" Umisama instantly froze and blushed crimson. Zel quirked a brow at this but said nothing, simply waiting for a reply. "Well, I, uh...I...I- I l-l-like you, Zel....." Now it was Zel's turn to blush, though not nearly as much as Umi was. "I like you too...Umi...chan." Umisama looked over at him, her eyes wide and her mouth slightly open.
ONE! You gotta take it kinda slowly.
TWO! You gotta hurry up and make your move.
THREE! You gotta tell her that she's pretty!
FOUR! You gotta be the perfect gentleman!
Shake your roll you gotta make it better, yeah!
You gotta show her that she's the balance beam
And I keep falling all around her fairy tale
I said I keep on falling around her fairy tale
I wanna sing to you
Zel canted his head to the left, confused and worried, "Did I say something wrong?" Umisama shook her head and closed her mouth, the blush not yet fading. Zel closed in on her slowly and raised his hand up, placing it upon her cheek. She closed her eyes and leaned into his touch, her hand rising up and covering his. And then, something rare happened. Zelgadiss Graywords smiled. And not the little smirk sometimes seen from him, no, this was a big, full smile. He was happy.
And everyone should know that
ONE! You gotta take it kinda slowly.
TWO! You gotta hurry up and make your move.
THREE! You gotta tell her that she's pretty!
FOUR! You gotta be the perfect gentleman!
Shake your roll you gotta make it better, yeah!
You gotta show her that she's the balance beam
And I keep falling all around her fairy tale
Zelgadiss: O_O
Ameria: ;__________;!!! WHY CAN'T HE BE HAPPY WITH ME?!
Tyler: Because, there are enough Zel/Ame fics out there. I wanna be different! =D
Umisama: *swoons* *.*
Xelloss: O_o;;;
Lena: :D When do I come in?
Tyler: Eventually. .
Adrian: Wai! What about me?
Tyler: You'll both get your chance. -_-;
Lena and Adrian: =D
Kappa: Meanie. Do I get to come back in?
Tyler: -.- *starting to get irritated* Yes.
Shabby: What about me?! =D
Tyler: Indeed.
Kappa: AAAHH!!! SECRET WORD!
Tyler: SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!
