Hi guys! ^_^ Little warning for you. The rating was changed because I decided to have a little lemon. Don't leave! It's not huge like some stories and I welcome flames. There. I own nothing except what doesn't sound like it is a part of any game.
I couldn't sleep. Looking at the clock, it was midnight. Only 12 more hours until we went to the Farplane. Statistically, that gave me 4 more hours to stare at the walls surrounding me because I needed only 8 hours of sleep, sometimes less. The thought of me thinking that made me realize how nervous I was. I felt Riley's warm body next to mine and had a sense guilt. I, the one person in the entire world who made a promise to herself to keep one love, loved someone else. The feeling overwhelmed me like rainstorm, pouring over me, leaving me helpless. I sighed as memories flooded my mind. Many were happy, which made thinking of them painful.
(Memory:) Lynna is sitting on a flannel blanket, different foods surrounding her. A look at the atmosphere shows a clear blue sky, cloudless and sunny. People are scattered around her, doing different activities. A banner hanging in the tree above her head reads "Gigues Family Reunion" in huge red letters. The time is about 2 years ago; the place is Ashe's family reunion. A taller man suddenly appears walking up to the blanket. His hair is the color of charcoal, his eyes the color of smoke with yellow flecks. He is smiling the most beautiful you can imagine. In fact, everything appears to be perfect about him. He takes a seat next to Lynna and kisses her on the check before grabbing a sandwich. She smiles and kisses him back on the lips before he can take a bite. He finishes quickly as if he has something to do. Lynna senses this and gives him a puzzled look. He reaches into his back pocket and pulls out a shiny black box. "To Lynna" is engraved in stunning silver cursive handwriting in the center of the top lid of the box. Lynna mouth is partly open as Ashe opens the box to reveal 14k gold ring with a ribbon of tiny diamonds weaving its way around the band. Soft tears brimmed Lynna's eyes as Ashe took her hand. The diamond's sparkle could be seen in both of their eyes. "Marry me Lynna?" Ashe asks. She slowly says yes, still in awe about the ring. The people around them start to cheer as he slips the ring on her ring finger as if they knew the whole time this was going to happen. They did know, actually. Lynna is the only person Ashe did not include in his discussions about the day's plans. He pulls her over into a passionate kiss, which caused the family to cheer louder. Lynna broke away softly, smiling at everyone there. The tears were now flowing down her cheeks. "I love you Ashe," she whispered under everyone's noise. "I love you, too, Lynna."(A blur of colors is seen, as if time is being fast-forwarded.)
Lynna is standing outside of Zanarkand Dome, her eyes filled with tears, except not happy ones like the ones that stained her face a year ago this day. Instead of being at the reunion, they are here, ending Ashe's pilgrimage. "Please, don't go!" Lynna says again, her face buried in his chest. "You know I have to," Ashe says, holding her in his arms. "Why do you have to please Spira? This isn't right!" Ashe's guardians stand around the couple, their expressions obviously showing they agree with her. "I'm doing this so you can live without fear," he says gently. "You know very well what would make me happy. Don't even try and give me that bull." "It's time," the gatekeeper says from the top of the stairs. His voice cuts though the cold air and gray sky, painting them an ugly black. Lynna wraps her arms around Ashe tighter, as if the action will keep him with her. He sighs sadly and wraps his arms around her. They stand for a few seconds. She gives a soft whimper as he pulls away and walks towards the dome door. For a minute, Lynna stands there, her head in her hands. Suddenly, she looks up and sprints. "Nooooo!" she yells as she runs up to the door just as it closes, pounding on it with her fists. "Don't leave me!" She screams through the metal. Ashe can be seen on the other side, standing with his side towards the door, a look of depression and regret on his face. "I love you Ashe," she says as she presses her back to the cold barrier that kept her from her love, sliding slowly down until she is sitting on the ground. "I love you too, Lynna," he says to the door so she can hear him.
I felt someone calling my name, gently shaking me to wake up. I opened my eyes and blinked a few times, seeing Riley above me. I quickly looked to the clock. 1 AM. I had only been asleep for an hour. "Are you okay baby?" Riley still had his hand on my shoulder.
"I'm fine," I said slowly, not sure why he woke me up.
"You were talking in your sleep. Saying 'no' actually, but still." I could already feel his cold hands at my thighs, sending a chill through my body.
"We can't," I breathed, part of me not wanting him to stop. He teased me more by dragging his fingertips up my ab line until the edge of my nightshirt, which ended right above my belly button. Cold hands went to the hook of my bra. I squirmed a little, his touch making me want him more and more. 'You can't,' I thought as I felt him kiss my neck while his fingers traced my curves and already hardened nipples. A moan of pure pleasure escaped my lips. It was too late to stop him now. I could feel his hands at my silk shorts, sliding them down. He lips replaced his hand, keeping my upper body occupied. I tried to say stop again, but all that seemed to escape my lips were moans and gasps. When I felt his hand start to slip under the elastic of my underwear, I knew that was enough.
"Stop Riley," I said strait out, slightly sitting up.
"What's wrong?" He looked up at me, slightly disappointed.
"I don't feel comfortable doing this at the moment." I looked away from his eyes.
"It's the Farplane, isn't it.."
"How'd you know?"
"I slightly felt the same way. I didn't want to tell you this, but I'm going to see my passed wife tomorrow." His facial expression was worn as if I just told him I didn't want to see him anymore.
"It's alright Riley. I'm going to see my fiancé." I smiled at him. He smiled back and crawled up the bed so that he was next to me.
"I hope you know how much I love you," he said as he planted a kiss on my nose. I wrapped my arms around him neck and drew him into a long, more passionate kiss. We both drew away and laid down. "Night, love. See you in the morning."
"Night, Riley. I love you."
See, that wasn't so bad! Lol, make sure you review! Thanks to Lin and Megan for all their support. Expect to see yourselves in the chapters to come! ^.^