Disclaimer - Me no own. Please don't sue! I love the characters to death,
but alas…they belong to me not! *weeps*
Author's note – La la la! Chapter two! Yep, this fic got the most reviews the soonest out of the three, so as promised, it's the first updated! Profuse thanks to purple-sorceress, Zell's Girl with a Pigtail, Skye Zephyr, and shootinstar! You guys were my first reviewers ever! :: huggles :: I hope you stick with me! I'll try my best to keep you guys satisfied! So, here's chapter two! Short, yes, I know, but it was the perfect place to stop! Never fear, though, I already have plans for chapter three! So, without further ado…enjoy!
P.S. :: thinking :: , "speaking"
The Way of Things
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Rating: Still G, still fluffy romance for the whole family!
Author: Ayu-chan
E-mail: ph0enixtear@yahoo.com
Version: 1.0
Chapter Two: Jealousy Rears it's Ugly Head
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Ten hours and several hot dogs later, Zell lay in his dorm tossing and turning with pent-up energy. Over and over again, the scene from earlier that day replayed in his mind…
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:: Selphie's lips slid from his ear to his cheek, planting a soft kiss there. She pulled away from the stunned man, giving him an innocent smile and a little wave over her shoulder as she went to the stairs. "You should come see me more often, Zell," she said in a sugary sweet voice without turning around. ::
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"ARG!!!" He leapt from his bed to the door, throwing it open with so much force that the doorknob nearly broke off. Several girls chatting in the hallway screamed and vaulted out of his way, babbling at him in annoyance. Without giving them more than an irritated glance, he took off at a brisk jog towards the quad.
"Alright," he said to himself encouragingly as he ran. "She told me to go see her. That's what I'm doing. I'm only doing what she told me to! What's the worst that could happen?" His mind chose that moment to cook up some lovely pictures of him walking into the quad and being met with the wonderful scene of Selphie in Irvine's arms, smiling and giggling happily. Growling deep in his throat at the jealous feelings welling up inside him, he accelerated his jog to an out-and-out run. Nearly running over several people, he dashed into the quad, screeching to a sudden halt as a horrified look fell over his tattooed countenance.
There, facing away from him at the bottom of the stairs, was Irvine. In his arms was a petite chestnut-haired girl with green eyes that sparkled in the late afternoon sunlight. Squeezing his eyes shut, he balled up his fists as tight as a boa constrictor wraps its prey, wanting nothing more than to have his hands around Irvine's throat. A snarl twisted his lips and he stalked forward…only to be stopped by a small, fair-skinned hand.
"Zell?" A worried voice inquired softly. "Zell? Is something wrong?"
The young man's eyes shot open and looked down, meeting two concerned- filled emerald pools. :: Selphie! :: His head jerked in Irvine's direction, staring at the pair below him in confusion. :: If this is Selphie, then who… ::
"Hey Cassidy!" Selphie's cheerful voice rang out. The girl hanging on Irvine lifted her head, looking for the source of the voice. Smiling, she gave a cheery wave before turning back to her new love interest.
:: Cassidy! The exchange student from Trabia! Geez, I'm so stupid! :: A stupid grin breaking out on his face, he grabbed the hand on his chest and used it to pull Selphie into his arms.
"Zell!" she exclaimed in surprise, struggling for a moment in his tight embrace before relaxing against him. A small smile sneaking its way to her lips, she snaked her arms around his back, hugging him as tightly as he was she.
Resting his chin on top of her head, he sighed in relief. "Thank Hyne! I almost killed Irvine!" Suddenly realizing their intimate embrace, he let go of her hastily and jumped back a step, laughing in embarrassment and scratching the back of his neck. Selphie covered her mouth with one hand, giggling at his sudden discomfort.
Still smiling broadly, she grabbed his hand entwining her small, slender fingers with his strong, gloved ones. Sending him a charming wink, she tugged on his hand. "Shall we go get something to eat? It's almost dinnertime! I'm staaaaaarved!"
"Of course," he replied, a bit of crimson tinting his cheeks. Giving her hand a gentle squeeze, he led her out of the quad, a contented smile gracing his handsome face.
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So, how was chapter two for ya? Constructive criticism is welcome; I'm looking to improve here! I know where I'm going for the next chapter, but beyond that, your ideas are welcome! Well, hope you enjoyed, be back soon with another chapter, I hope! Until then, minna-san!
~Ayu-chan
Author's note – La la la! Chapter two! Yep, this fic got the most reviews the soonest out of the three, so as promised, it's the first updated! Profuse thanks to purple-sorceress, Zell's Girl with a Pigtail, Skye Zephyr, and shootinstar! You guys were my first reviewers ever! :: huggles :: I hope you stick with me! I'll try my best to keep you guys satisfied! So, here's chapter two! Short, yes, I know, but it was the perfect place to stop! Never fear, though, I already have plans for chapter three! So, without further ado…enjoy!
P.S. :: thinking :: , "speaking"
The Way of Things
-------------------------
Rating: Still G, still fluffy romance for the whole family!
Author: Ayu-chan
E-mail: ph0enixtear@yahoo.com
Version: 1.0
Chapter Two: Jealousy Rears it's Ugly Head
-----------------------------------------------------------
Ten hours and several hot dogs later, Zell lay in his dorm tossing and turning with pent-up energy. Over and over again, the scene from earlier that day replayed in his mind…
******
:: Selphie's lips slid from his ear to his cheek, planting a soft kiss there. She pulled away from the stunned man, giving him an innocent smile and a little wave over her shoulder as she went to the stairs. "You should come see me more often, Zell," she said in a sugary sweet voice without turning around. ::
******
"ARG!!!" He leapt from his bed to the door, throwing it open with so much force that the doorknob nearly broke off. Several girls chatting in the hallway screamed and vaulted out of his way, babbling at him in annoyance. Without giving them more than an irritated glance, he took off at a brisk jog towards the quad.
"Alright," he said to himself encouragingly as he ran. "She told me to go see her. That's what I'm doing. I'm only doing what she told me to! What's the worst that could happen?" His mind chose that moment to cook up some lovely pictures of him walking into the quad and being met with the wonderful scene of Selphie in Irvine's arms, smiling and giggling happily. Growling deep in his throat at the jealous feelings welling up inside him, he accelerated his jog to an out-and-out run. Nearly running over several people, he dashed into the quad, screeching to a sudden halt as a horrified look fell over his tattooed countenance.
There, facing away from him at the bottom of the stairs, was Irvine. In his arms was a petite chestnut-haired girl with green eyes that sparkled in the late afternoon sunlight. Squeezing his eyes shut, he balled up his fists as tight as a boa constrictor wraps its prey, wanting nothing more than to have his hands around Irvine's throat. A snarl twisted his lips and he stalked forward…only to be stopped by a small, fair-skinned hand.
"Zell?" A worried voice inquired softly. "Zell? Is something wrong?"
The young man's eyes shot open and looked down, meeting two concerned- filled emerald pools. :: Selphie! :: His head jerked in Irvine's direction, staring at the pair below him in confusion. :: If this is Selphie, then who… ::
"Hey Cassidy!" Selphie's cheerful voice rang out. The girl hanging on Irvine lifted her head, looking for the source of the voice. Smiling, she gave a cheery wave before turning back to her new love interest.
:: Cassidy! The exchange student from Trabia! Geez, I'm so stupid! :: A stupid grin breaking out on his face, he grabbed the hand on his chest and used it to pull Selphie into his arms.
"Zell!" she exclaimed in surprise, struggling for a moment in his tight embrace before relaxing against him. A small smile sneaking its way to her lips, she snaked her arms around his back, hugging him as tightly as he was she.
Resting his chin on top of her head, he sighed in relief. "Thank Hyne! I almost killed Irvine!" Suddenly realizing their intimate embrace, he let go of her hastily and jumped back a step, laughing in embarrassment and scratching the back of his neck. Selphie covered her mouth with one hand, giggling at his sudden discomfort.
Still smiling broadly, she grabbed his hand entwining her small, slender fingers with his strong, gloved ones. Sending him a charming wink, she tugged on his hand. "Shall we go get something to eat? It's almost dinnertime! I'm staaaaaarved!"
"Of course," he replied, a bit of crimson tinting his cheeks. Giving her hand a gentle squeeze, he led her out of the quad, a contented smile gracing his handsome face.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So, how was chapter two for ya? Constructive criticism is welcome; I'm looking to improve here! I know where I'm going for the next chapter, but beyond that, your ideas are welcome! Well, hope you enjoyed, be back soon with another chapter, I hope! Until then, minna-san!
~Ayu-chan