Emerald Pearls

Class was over, and my headache was still beating my head like drums. I need some fresh air. I slowly stood up, picked up my stuff, and pushed the button for the elevator. Damn Seifer, that bastard child. I made a face at the remembrance of him. Who did he think he was? Mr. Bigshot. I didn't realize the elevator arrived on the first floor until I heard the traditional "ding" from it. Walking out, I headed to the training center to the secret area.

My back was aching, my head's killing me, and I got knocked down to the floor .oh Hyne, what a day. I was lucky that I didn't run to any T-rexaurs or Grats, I felt like I'm in no mood to fight.

Safely, I entered the secret area. Luckily, no one was there, so I could have a peaceful time to myself. Yippee. The sky still had a tinge of orange in it, the sun's slowly setting down beyond the horizon that stretched across the heavens. It's so peaceful here. I inhaled deeply to smell the sweet, fruity atmosphere.

"Ahh," I said to myself quietly. The cool, gentle breeze came about; it felt nice. Oh what the hell. I let my hair down, my golden tresses cascading down my back. The wind combed through my hair. I didn't care if it was messy, I just needed a time to relax. Closing my eyes, I let myself feel the relaxation, until I felt a warm breath behind my neck.

I swiftly turned around, reached for my whip, and gave whoever, or whatever that was behind me, a good taste of my whip.

"What the?!" a voice cried out.

"Seifer? What the hell are you doing here?"

Seifer, one arm covering his face, moved it away and revealed a bleeding lip. "I was going to ask the same thing to you, Quistis."

"Instructor," I corrected. Seifer didn't wipe the blood off, but just stood there, staring at me, with a smirk on his face.

"What?" I said, provoked. His smirk grew wider.

"Nothing, just never saw your hair like that." I could feel a sudden burning in my cheeks. "Why did you use your whip?!"

"Ha ha, that will teach you not to sneak up on a person," I retorted. I leaned on the railing. "Why are you here anyway…" I asked, not looking back to him. Seifer moved closer to me. He whispered in my ear.

"I wanted to apologize," he said, almost inaudible. Startled on how close he was, I turned around. His face was just inches away from mine.

"Seifer, you're too close," I muttered. His eyes wandered around, until it met mine. I stared into his. Funny, I didn't notice that they were green. I looked intently into those emerald pearls of his; they were so intense. "Apologize for what?"

He moved in closer to my face; I could feel his warm breath against me. "For that incident this afternoon."

I recalled the horribly embarrassing happening. "Heh, oh wow, Seifer. You're actually apologizing to someone? Now, I'm amazed," I chuckled slightly. Seifer's eyes narrowed and became more intense. Without warning, he pushed me against the railing, pulled me close and kissed me, hungrily.

My body was taken in by surprise, and felt this sensation creeping all over my body. Seifer's arms were tightly around my waist, keeping me in place. I tried to struggle free, but his strength was far too strong from mine.

Seifer finally let go, and had a smirk on his face. I slapped him, hard.

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To be continued………………..