A/N: I decided to continue the story… just because it is Zell's birthday… and who could bear to make him sad on such an important date? Definitely not me…
Continuing from Water Lily's Letter to Zell, here is another one!
Celestine's Birthday Present to Zell
Dearest Zell,
You must have thought that I have forgotten your birthday, haven't you? But I guess it was my fault for trying to fool you.
I've written you this little poem as a gift, instead of a material one… cos I know our love cannot be measured by monetary terms alone.
Whenever I gaze upon a shooting star,
I would make a wish and pray so hard.
That nothing could ever keep us afar.
That you and I will be together
For longer than the span of our lives
And closer than a leaf to its stem.
If I ever could return to the past,
I long to meet you from the start.
From your first cry as a newborn child
Protecting you from harm, from any pain
And even the littlest fall of rain
Shall not wet your golden head.
Forgive me my baby
For the times I've hurt you badly
With thoughtless words and gestures
Though I didn't want it that way
But still there's no valid excuse
For forgetting to say I was sorry
Pride kept the words at bay
Though I was dying to say
I never wanted to hurt you
For my love for you is real
As real as the sun in the sky
As sure as my pumping heart
Racing so fast I couldn't breathe
Whenever I see you smile or laugh
You're still having that effect on me
You're still the spark in my life
I cannot bear the slightest thought
Of not having you with me
I'll always be your Angel
As you'll always be my hero
Let that never be changed
And I'm willing to give up anything
Anything at all……
I could go on and on… but there isn't enough paper in the world for me to express my feelings for you… please treasure this letter… if not I would be very sad. And I'm sorry… for the many times I neglected you. Would you hold it against me? Would you be angry? Would you still love me? No matter what your answer… it doesn't change things a bit… I will always be your Celestine.
Love you always,
Celestine
Zell looks up after reading it.
Z: I'm too touched for words… my baby!
He covers her forehead with little kisses.
Meanwhile, a trying-to-act-nonchalant Seifer strolls along with something behind his back.
Seifer: Hey, Chicken-wuss… heard it's your birthday today.
Zell: And so what if it is?
Seifer: HAPPY BIIIIIIIIIRTHDAY!!! (Smashes a cream cake in his face.)
Quistis: That, was the oldest trick in the book! Can't you be more original?
Seifer: Like how?
Quistis dumps a whole canister of flour on the poor Zell.
Seifer: Yeah… like that's really original…
Zell: Guys!!!!
Seifer: It's tradition in Balamb Garden to sabotage the birthday boy or girl… starting from today! Hahahahaha!
Zell: I will definitely get my revenge… just you wait!
Meanwhile, in a dark corner….
Water Lily: (Twisting a handkerchief in her hands while mumbling this over and over again.) Zell… do you hate me? Why don't you talk to me anymore…?
To be continued… maybe.
P/S If you wanna know who Celestine is, you might want to read my fic from the Angel series, starting from The Angel with A Broken Wing. For those of you who are already chasing it… these two letters would happen near the end of "Return to Me", the first sequel after TAWABW… you know, the one with Zell as the main voice. Thanks very much for reading, as usual, reviews are dearly hoped and appreciated. ^_^
