(Okay, so I've got a name for the fic: Cruel Affections...I know
I know.....Just read....)

"Students, we have a new student; meet Seth. Seth; you'll sit
next to Ms. Ephanani; Dhani, raise your hand." Dhaini looked up from
the note she was writing and looked at the boy. She almost gasped.

'The boy who saved me yesterday......' She raised her hand
slowly and looked at the teacher , who noddded to Seth.

"Get to your seat. Seth." The jade eyed boy nodded and sat next
to Dhaini as she scrolled him. He was clad in a traditional Japanese
schoolboy outfit. She looked at him and they exchanged smiles before
Dhaini listened to the teacher's lecture once more.

"So how was school, lil' sis'?"

"Fine....Rufus?..."

"Yes?.." Rufus looked up from from his newspaper to look at her.

"When.....Sephiroth was in SOLDIER; did you ever find out
anything about him dating anyone or having a son?..." Rufus blinked
and sighed, rolling his eyes.

"Why do you want to know....?"

"No reason." She stood to leave the large living room, "Thanks
anyway....." Rufus grabbed her arm.

"I don't want you mentioning him at all; got it?" Dhaini looked
at Rufus; his vibrant blue makou eyes suddenly so dull.

"Ruf...--"

"Got it!?"

"Yes..." She sat down next to her brother and hugged him. 'What
aren't you telling me, Ruf? What is it that you aren't sharing with
the person who knows everything about you?.." She kissed his cheek and
went to her room to rest.

"Where ya from?"

"I...don't know.."

"Oh...You don't like to talk much; do ya?" Seth shook his head
at the young prep girls who were enjoying themselves after school
asking him questions.

'Where is she...?..Oh, there you are.' He left the group of
girls and walked over to Dhaini. "Hey."

"Hi. You're Seth, right...? I'm sorry--I'm just terrible with
names."

"Yeah. You're--"

"Dhaini. Nice to meet you; formally." She giggled, "Want to walk
me home?.."

"Sure." Seth's red hue couldn't be hidden. Dhaini giggled again.
"In fact, I can do you one better. Want to take a ride?.." He replied,
pointing to a black motorcycle.

"Think I'd love to. Let's go."

Dhaini walked into her house to see Rufus' steaming angry face.



"I don't want to see you with that guy or on another motorcycle
again."

"What?"

"Promise me, sis."

"Rufus; what's the matter? Why are you so angry? Explain."

"Just promise me!"

"No, Rufus. Not until you tell me what's goin' on! Rufi, I
thought you trusted me with everything. I'm your sis. Tell me;
please."

"No." Rufus turned to leave, "And you're grounded until further
notice."

"What!? You can't do this to me!" She screamed as he took a
couple of steps and stopped.

"I can and I will. I don't trust him and I don't want you
hanging out with him."

"You mean Seth? He's done--Wait. He reminds you of Sephiroth.
That's why you won't let me see him. What's the connection between you
and Sephiroth, Rufi? What haven't you told your best friend and
sister?"

"Go to your room, Dhaini." She walked up to Rufus and wrapped
her arms around his neck, pulling him close. She licked his ear
playfully.

"Tell me brother," She whispered as she nibbled on his ear, "Do
you remember all of this? The love..the passion...? I miss all of it.
You know we're only adoptive siblings." Dhaini said, wrapping Rufus'
arms around her waist, "Tell me about your past, brother," Dhaini
urged, her voice low and seductive, "What's the connection between you
and Sephiroth? Tell me!" She hissed. Rufus' eyes went dull as he spoke
in a monotone.

"My girlfriend...."

"She....?"

"Ran away with that homicidal...son-of-a-bitch...and
was..killed...by him..."

"Well," She spoke once more in a seductive manner, "You will
allow me to see that Seth boy again and you'll be happy about it." She
rose an eyebrow and smirked, "Are you jealous of him...?"

"..."

"Answer me!" She hissed and Rufus slowly nodded.

"You shouldn't worry, brother. I truly do love you. And in fact,
I'll get your revenge for you. Just wait. As for now, I will need to
off that restriction you just put me on..." Rufus nodded again, "Good.
Good night, big brother." Dhaini slowly eased in to give Rufus a
passionate kiss on the lips. She walked away as Rufus' eyes slowly
returned to normal and he pondered to himself just what he was doing
still standing there.

End Chapter One