Love and War

Chapter 3

A/N: Jeez, I'm glad everyone liked the last chapter, I felt a little retarded after reading it. Did anyone else notice Albel said 'fool' a lot? Speaking of Albel, Has anyone heard Shinsoku- Lose Control by L'ArcenCiel, that kinda fits Albel to me .Coming Closer and the words are so pretty but who cares. Let's get started!

I've found this cute picture it's shonen ai: Albel x Fayt and Cliff is there too http:www.geocities.jp/tyuntyunhouse/okurimono2.htm

Still at the Castle of Aquios, Fayt wandered around to see if he could catch up with any of his teammates. He saw Arday coming down the hall so he quickly ducked into the library before the muscle man had time to see him. Albel was quietly pacing in the church hall, while Maria was in the garden being pestered by Roger. Cliff was in his own room thinking to himself about a plan to get the blue-haired boy to notice him, without seeming too straightforward.

"Hey Cliff."

Fayt said. Entering his room. "Sorry, I though I could just let myself in. You don't mind do you?"

"No, that's ok kid." Cliff said shaking his head. He realized this was his chance to get a jump on the competition.

"What are you thinking about?" Fayt said, trying to make conversation. But sounding bored.

"Nothin'." Cliff responded.

"You wanna' go take a walk or somethin'. It's way too tense around here for me."

Fayt nodded in agreement and the two men left to walk around the town. Cliff led the way to the east side of town. It was covered with plants and flowers of all sorts. He stopped and rested his head on the fence of a small garden. Fayt walked over looking slightly tired, but also very much energetic.

"Cliff, I know I don't know you that well, but we sure have been through a lot huh?"

Cliff laughed to himself.

"Yeah! Sure have. I mean getting' capture by those Ariglyph dudes, have a twisted psycho chase us, get an attack by the Veendini and more. I know it's also a whole lot for you to handle, but don't forget, I'm here. I won't let anyone get to you without getting through me first."

"Thanks. I know you're always here to protect me. I just can't help but feel worried though. I got a bad feeling. I don't feel to good for some reason, maybe it's just me."

Fayt leaned his head on Cliff's shoulder and closed his eyes. 'Man, I know that Albel's gonna be pissed when he sees this' Cliff thought. H laughed at the fact that Albel thought he could actually get Fayt to like him in that way. He snickered and then decided to push things a little further.

"Hey, Maybe you can come sleep in my room tonight? I mean... just to make you feel better. It's always good to have company. Plus, I can tell you some more about Quark if you want?"

Fayt nodded, his eyes still closed.

"Sure. Maybe it will make me feel better. I...'

"Fayt? Uhhh...you okay? Are you dead?"

Fayt had suddenly stopped talking. Cliff looked over to see that he had fallen asleep standing up. He was clutching Cliffs arm and snoring ever so lightly. Cliff picked him up laid him over his shoulder, and carried Fayt back to the castle. Cliff smiled and winked his eye at Albel in the hall. Then He carried Fayt back to his room, kissed his forehead and tucked him in to sleep."

Albel cringed.

"Taking advantage of the boy while he's sleeping? How despicable"

TBC

A/N: Sorry if I'm becoming a little annoying, Albel will make a move next chapter. Then it's on to the sex! Or is it...?