Disclaimer: Second verse, same as the first...
Notes: So. Can't top the last chapter, Ehh? snorts I bet I can. And just to spite you...Sappiness! cackles Although I can't guarantee anything...well, good. () And Trida belongs to Tanta Green. Tant's, you ownz me. XD
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-5- So this is love
"Wait...you didn't say it wasn't.....it's me, isn't it?"
Irvine's face flushed slightly. "Well...uh...yeah, kind of." Zell stared at him for half a second, then shook his head. Irvine raised an eyebrow, poking Zell in the side. "That's it? You find out I'm in love with you, and all you do is shake your head? That's real comforting, Dincht." Zell sighed. "It's not like that. Irvine...why do you think you love me?" Irvine's eyes widened. "Think? I don't think I love you, Zell, I know I do." Zell smiled.
"Are you sure? I mean, do you really, truly believe you love me?"
Irvine stared at Zell "Yes. I truly believe I love you. Do you love me?" Zell looked at his hands. "I...I don't know if I can. I mean,. I do. I know I do. But...Irvine...I don't want to hurt you. I'm so bad at relationships. I always hurt people." Irvine put his hands on Zell's own. "You could never hurt me, Zell. I love you, and nothing you say will change that." Zell looked at Irvine's face. "You sure?" he asked, timidly. As if he weren't sure anyone could love him. Irvine nodded. "I know. I'm positive." Zell smiled. "Well, then I think I love you too."
"Good. Then, can I kiss you?"
Irvine's question brought a smile to Zell's lips. "Of course you can." He stated, leaning forward to capture Irvine's lips with his own. Sweet kisses are the best, some people say, and Zell believed it; because Irvine's kisses were sweeter then the sweetest candy; sugary and without the cavity causing ingredients. They were something he could get addicted to; because if Irvine was true about loving him, he was sure he could love him back. He'd thought about it constantly. Memories of their times in the orphanage only made the feeling stronger, and for the longest time, he had to ignore it and, in turn, Irvine.
Irvine loved Zell's lips. First of all, they were soft; like crushed velvet and silken satin. He could loose himself in the feeling of Zell's lips alone. And Zell smelt like old leather and tasted of sugar; from fighting gloves and lollipops Selphie had bribed him into working the festival with. And the taste that was distinctly Zell; like sunshine and sweet grass. And now that he could taste Zell, he wanted more; he wanted Zell as much as he could.
"Zell...you taste so good." Zell giggled; a very unmanly giggle, but a giggle. "Thanks. So do you." Awkwardly, they stared at each other for a moment. "So. Well. Zell...will you be, you know...my boyfriend?" Zell thought a moment. "Irvine...of course I will." He said, smiling slowly. The smile on Zell's face brought more happiness to Irvine's heart then the cowboy had imagined possible.
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Selphie noted the two as they set off to find Seifer. They were happy, and holding hands. The brunette smiled, and set off to find Tanta, who had promised her a game of cards before she left to go into town. She passed Tobias, Alcorest and Shara, who were seated in one of the hallways.
"Well, if you hadn't been there..." Tobias stated, pointing the tip off the dagger she had been using to clean the dirt from under her nails with at Alcorest. The girl shrugged, and leaned back against the wall. "Don't encourage her, Tobias! She's already got an ego the size of Deling." Alcorest looked hurt. "I do not! It's...more the size of Timber." All three burst into laughter, and Tobias leaned back against the elevator door. "Yeah, well, she was close, wasn't she? I don't know, are they about the same size? I haven't been out much." Alcorest shrugged. "I dunno. I think Timber's actually smaller then Deling." Shara nodded. "Yeah. It is, I think." Tobias smirked. "Well, that settled it," she stated, "Alcorest's ego is the size of Del-"She was cut off as the elevator door opened and she fell backwards. "Oof! Squall! Hey! You should really have a ding for that; you could get hurt!" the tiny fighter stated, looking up at Squall. Squall raised an eyebrow.
"Don't you guys have rooms to go to or something?" he asked, and Tobias pulled herself up, grabbing Shara's arm for support. "Ouch, Squall. Right here." She stated, thumping her chest as Squall stepped over her. Squall rolled his eyes. "Tobias Reid, report to the Dormitories. Instructors Dincht and Kinneas shall instruct you on a mission. Take these two with you, and Tanta Green should be there as well." With that, the headmaster of the garden took off.
"'Spose that means we should head out then..." Tobias stated, and Alcorest pulled herself up. Shara stood up as well, and both girls grabbed Tobias' arms and pulled her to her feet. "Thanks guys. Man, Squall needs to loosen up." The Instructor-in-training stated. Alcorest smirked. "Or get laid." She stated, and Shara laughed. "Honestly, is that all you guys think of?" she asked. Tobias shrugged. "Maybe."
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When the three girls reached the dormitories, Tanta, Zell, and Irvine were already there. "Reid, step to it." Irvine called, as Tobias lagged behind the other two. "I don't want to." Tobias muttered, but Irvine glared at her, and she walked faster. "So, what's the mission?" Tanta asked, and Zell smirked. "You get to come to the Island Closest To Hell with us. And Seifer Almasy." Alcorest groaned. "Isn't he that asshole ex-knight? Man, he bugs me, and I haven't even met him yet!" Irvine grinned. "Well, your right on one part, Dalhart. Seifer is an asshole." Shara smiled. "And why are we here? We're not even SeeD's yet." Zell shrugged. "Well, you get through this alive and you will be. Welcome to your SeeD test." Tobias groaned. "Man, I already had my SeeD test. Why do I have to go?" Zell grinned. "Because I just love you so much, Reid. You want to be an instructor for unarmed combat? You get to go out there and capture a Gf. No ifs, ands or buts about it." Tanta made a face. "What if we have a Gf already? Because I do." Zell raised an eyebrow. "Oh?" Tanta nodded. "Name's Trida." Irvine nodded. "I've heard of that one. Well...then you get to help out. Hell knows this wont be easy..."
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Yes. So just to clarify: Trida is Tant's. Go look her up; her fics rock. And Alcorest and Shara belong to me. Well...they don't REALLY...I'm not rich enough to own them yet. () Look out for the next chapter!