Freya and Fratley became more accustomed to seeing each other at the
academy, and they were found together there talking to each other
increasingly more often. Frato loathed this, but there was nothing he could
do to stop it. The two gradually became inseparable.
Another lesson at the academy had finished and Frato and Fratley were leaving. As they stepped out into the pouring rain Frato sighed.
"Well, that's another lesson finished." Frato then looked down slightly and placed his clawed, grubby hands on his stomach, which gave a loud rumble. "I'm starving, let's go home and get something to eat." With that he started running towards their house. Frato never did have much patience.
Fratley sighed and shook his head as he saw Frato sprint off into the distance. They were supposed to stick together when coming to and from the academy, but the number of times that actually happened now was remote. April was beginning to trust them walking round the city on their own.
Freya walked out of the academy and quietly said "Goodbye" as she passed Fratley. Fratley looked up and took a step forward.
"Freya..." He called.
Freya stopped and turned round to look at Fratley. She could sense there was something on his mind. "Yes?" She replied softly.
Fratley couldn't maintain his eye contact and instead looked at his feet. It was not normal for him to be shy, not to anyone. He usually talked to Freya like any other person. However, something about this made him loose his calmness about this situation. "I...uh...I was wondering whether you were doing anything tonight." He stammered.
"No, why?" Freya answered, hoping he would gain the courage to look at her.
"I...I was wondering whether you would like to go out with me." Fratley asked, still staring at his feet.
Freya smiled; she enjoyed spending time with Fratley even if it was just at the academy. He stood up for her and he made her feel comfortable and secure. "Sure, I'd love to." She replied reassuringly.
Fratley finally looked up at her. He smiled as he saw the gentle green eyes looking back at him. "Really?" He asked with slight disbelief after a brief pause.
"Really." Freya nodded. "So where shall we meet?"
Fratley thought for a moment. Although he knew the areas of Burmecia very well he didn't know many places where he would like to take Freya. After reflecting on all the areas of Burmecia he knew he eventually made a decision.
"How about meeting at the fountain, near the royal palace?" Fratley suggested. The area near the fountain was often quiet, being outside the business area of Burmecia.
"Okay, we'll meet there at seven o'clock." Freya said, starting to look eager.
"Fine, I'll see you there." Fratley replied. He started to walk towards his home. He turned and waved at Freya as he strolled.
Freya waved back, before shouting out "Don't be late!!!"
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The fountain was a peaceful place to be in, quiet and calm unlike most of the rainy city. The fountain obtained its water from the rain like most of the citizens did. Some of the Burmecians even came out and took water from the fountain for themselves and to stop it overflowing. The peaceful little splashes of rain in the fountain were peaceful to listen to.
Behind the fountain a couple of yards away was the entrance to the Burmecian Royal Palace. The palace was huge, it overlooked the entire city. Greys and blues displayed themselves from the palace walls, which were made of solid stone. The entrance was a set of blue, marble double doors which were guarded by two Burmecian soldiers. The soldiers took little notice of what people were doing by the fountain as it didn't concern them, as long as it wasn't criminal.
Fratley was the first of the two to arrive there. He was wearing a yellow raincoat with a white fluffy collar, with a black vest underneath. His trousers were the same colour as his coat, and had little pockets around the belt for anything he wanted to carry.
He sat down on the ledge of the fountain to wait for his proclaimed "date" to arrive. He was quite nervous, it was his first date and he didn't know what to do or how to act. Then again, he knew there was no reason to be nervous around Freya. They knew each other very well.
He wasn't waiting for very long before Freya arrived. She was wearing a red raincoat with a similar covered top underneath. She was also wearing orange trousers with red leather wrapped around her feet and ankles. Her head was covered with a pointy red hat with ear ornaments.
Freya smiled at Fratley who looked up at her. Fratley smiled back and spoke very lightly.
"Hello."
"Hello Fratley." Freya said calmly before sitting next to him on the ledge of the fountain.
"Not a bad evening is it?" Fratley asked, trying to start a conversation.
Telling a good evening in Burmecia to a bad one was a very difficult process. With the fact it always rained and sometimes the odd thunderstorm occurring it was hard to tell. The rain did vary, sometimes being fairly light to being so hard that two seconds in it would soak you head to toe. At the moment the rain was fairly moderate, beating down fairly quickly.
"I suppose not." Freya answered "So, what do you want to do?"
"I don't know. What do want to do?" Fratley answered calmly.
"I don't know." Freya answered. "I figured you'd have some ideas."
"Talk?" Fratley suggested. "I just want to be with you."
Freya gave a light sigh. "I want to be with you too Fratley, but I would like to be doing something with you. I mean, what is there to talk about?"
"We could talk about us." Fratley answered. Freya began to look at him with interest. Fratley continued "We have known each other for quite a while now and I think our friendship has developed into something more."
"What do you mean, something more?" Freya asked. Her eyes were focused on Fratley's face, looking for any signs of an answer.
"Well, this is embarrassing to say but..." Fratley paused, took a deep breath before looking up into Freya's eyes and continuing. "...I think I love you Freya."
Freya looked quite surprised with Fratley's statement. She didn't speak; she just looked into his soft blue eyes that were filled with innocence. Fratley continued to speak.
"I love your courage. I love your devotion and patriotism. I love the way you talk. I love the way you act. I love you Freya." Fratley said almost as if to some form of rhythm. "Do you love me back?"
Freya, although charmed and honoured by Fratley's comments, didn't know what to say. She paused for a moment, looking at the cute blue eyes that were watching her. She thought, but the answer was clear to her.
"I love you too Fratley, you're the only one who seems to understand me. Whenever I am around you I feel safe, secure and comfortable. When I'm with you, I could be in no better place." Freya replied softly.
Fratley smiled in silence as he admired her. He moved closer to her before whispering her name "Freya..."
Freya remained still, but she smiled too. She whispered back "Fratley..."
They moved their heads closer towards each other and their heads met, sealed in a romantic kiss. They moved their heads back after a few seconds, after having expressed something which words never could.
There was a slight pause. Neither knew what to say or do. They had experienced their first taste of romance. Fratley turned slightly and gave a small sigh of content. Freya looked at him curiously.
"Did you like that?" She asked curiously.
"I don't think I have experienced anything better." Fratley answered positively.
"Then do it again." Freya suggested.
Fratley turned back and found Freya giving him another kiss, full on the lips. Fratley moved his muscular arms around Freya and they embraced. Then they heard a call.
"Fratley...!?"
The two stopped their embrace and looked to see the owner of the voice. They turned to find Frato standing in front of them, looking very surprised and slightly disturbed.
"Frato?!" Fratley spluttered before standing up to confront his brother. "What are you doing here?"
"Looking for you, mother said she wants you back fairly soon." Frato explained. "What are you doing?"
"That's none of your business!" Freya answered rather angrily.
"You were..." Frato lowered his voice and scrunched up his face. "...kissing."
"What's wrong with that?" Fratley asked unfazed.
Frato lowered his head and looked at the stony street. "I didn't know you felt that way about her Fratley..." He turned away and began to walk back the way he had come. He stopped, lifted his head and looked back at Fratley. "I'm going home; if you don't want to get killed by mother I suggest you follow me soon." With that Frato left.
Fratley gave a heavy sigh and shook his head. He turned back to look at Freya, who looked fairly disheartened at the fact that Fratley would have to leave.
"I'm so sorry I have to leave so soon." Fratley apologised. "I was hoping to spend more time with you than this..."
"It doesn't matter; you don't need to be sorry." Freya said trying to comfort him. "We'll see each other again."
"Yes, I suppose." Fratley said looking slightly happier. He turned away from Freya and turned his head to look back at her. "Goodbye, Freya."
"Goodbye Fratley." Freya called to him as Fratley began to walk away.
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Author's Notes: Not much to say, except that this will be my last update for a while and that I think I suck at romance. Then again, so does everyone around here (apparently).
Breeze of Summoners: The swimming pool was really a pond used for swimming in. Sorry if it gave the impression of a newly installed super modern swimming pool you're used to. My spelling is different because I live in the UK and use spelling for this area. Apparently my grammar is different too..._ I hope you enjoy the chapter.
CuteMooglez: Yay! You reviewed! Glad you're enjoying it! Anima was originally Alexander, but after To-ya pointed out it made no sense for Alexander to come from Alexander and so forth it became Anima, my favourite Aeon in FFX! What was the last sentence in your review for chapter 1? I don't speak Spanish. You liked my description of Frato's disgusting feet? Interesting seeing as Breeze here thinks I didn't have enough description in those chapters! Hope you finishing reading the story!
Another lesson at the academy had finished and Frato and Fratley were leaving. As they stepped out into the pouring rain Frato sighed.
"Well, that's another lesson finished." Frato then looked down slightly and placed his clawed, grubby hands on his stomach, which gave a loud rumble. "I'm starving, let's go home and get something to eat." With that he started running towards their house. Frato never did have much patience.
Fratley sighed and shook his head as he saw Frato sprint off into the distance. They were supposed to stick together when coming to and from the academy, but the number of times that actually happened now was remote. April was beginning to trust them walking round the city on their own.
Freya walked out of the academy and quietly said "Goodbye" as she passed Fratley. Fratley looked up and took a step forward.
"Freya..." He called.
Freya stopped and turned round to look at Fratley. She could sense there was something on his mind. "Yes?" She replied softly.
Fratley couldn't maintain his eye contact and instead looked at his feet. It was not normal for him to be shy, not to anyone. He usually talked to Freya like any other person. However, something about this made him loose his calmness about this situation. "I...uh...I was wondering whether you were doing anything tonight." He stammered.
"No, why?" Freya answered, hoping he would gain the courage to look at her.
"I...I was wondering whether you would like to go out with me." Fratley asked, still staring at his feet.
Freya smiled; she enjoyed spending time with Fratley even if it was just at the academy. He stood up for her and he made her feel comfortable and secure. "Sure, I'd love to." She replied reassuringly.
Fratley finally looked up at her. He smiled as he saw the gentle green eyes looking back at him. "Really?" He asked with slight disbelief after a brief pause.
"Really." Freya nodded. "So where shall we meet?"
Fratley thought for a moment. Although he knew the areas of Burmecia very well he didn't know many places where he would like to take Freya. After reflecting on all the areas of Burmecia he knew he eventually made a decision.
"How about meeting at the fountain, near the royal palace?" Fratley suggested. The area near the fountain was often quiet, being outside the business area of Burmecia.
"Okay, we'll meet there at seven o'clock." Freya said, starting to look eager.
"Fine, I'll see you there." Fratley replied. He started to walk towards his home. He turned and waved at Freya as he strolled.
Freya waved back, before shouting out "Don't be late!!!"
---
The fountain was a peaceful place to be in, quiet and calm unlike most of the rainy city. The fountain obtained its water from the rain like most of the citizens did. Some of the Burmecians even came out and took water from the fountain for themselves and to stop it overflowing. The peaceful little splashes of rain in the fountain were peaceful to listen to.
Behind the fountain a couple of yards away was the entrance to the Burmecian Royal Palace. The palace was huge, it overlooked the entire city. Greys and blues displayed themselves from the palace walls, which were made of solid stone. The entrance was a set of blue, marble double doors which were guarded by two Burmecian soldiers. The soldiers took little notice of what people were doing by the fountain as it didn't concern them, as long as it wasn't criminal.
Fratley was the first of the two to arrive there. He was wearing a yellow raincoat with a white fluffy collar, with a black vest underneath. His trousers were the same colour as his coat, and had little pockets around the belt for anything he wanted to carry.
He sat down on the ledge of the fountain to wait for his proclaimed "date" to arrive. He was quite nervous, it was his first date and he didn't know what to do or how to act. Then again, he knew there was no reason to be nervous around Freya. They knew each other very well.
He wasn't waiting for very long before Freya arrived. She was wearing a red raincoat with a similar covered top underneath. She was also wearing orange trousers with red leather wrapped around her feet and ankles. Her head was covered with a pointy red hat with ear ornaments.
Freya smiled at Fratley who looked up at her. Fratley smiled back and spoke very lightly.
"Hello."
"Hello Fratley." Freya said calmly before sitting next to him on the ledge of the fountain.
"Not a bad evening is it?" Fratley asked, trying to start a conversation.
Telling a good evening in Burmecia to a bad one was a very difficult process. With the fact it always rained and sometimes the odd thunderstorm occurring it was hard to tell. The rain did vary, sometimes being fairly light to being so hard that two seconds in it would soak you head to toe. At the moment the rain was fairly moderate, beating down fairly quickly.
"I suppose not." Freya answered "So, what do you want to do?"
"I don't know. What do want to do?" Fratley answered calmly.
"I don't know." Freya answered. "I figured you'd have some ideas."
"Talk?" Fratley suggested. "I just want to be with you."
Freya gave a light sigh. "I want to be with you too Fratley, but I would like to be doing something with you. I mean, what is there to talk about?"
"We could talk about us." Fratley answered. Freya began to look at him with interest. Fratley continued "We have known each other for quite a while now and I think our friendship has developed into something more."
"What do you mean, something more?" Freya asked. Her eyes were focused on Fratley's face, looking for any signs of an answer.
"Well, this is embarrassing to say but..." Fratley paused, took a deep breath before looking up into Freya's eyes and continuing. "...I think I love you Freya."
Freya looked quite surprised with Fratley's statement. She didn't speak; she just looked into his soft blue eyes that were filled with innocence. Fratley continued to speak.
"I love your courage. I love your devotion and patriotism. I love the way you talk. I love the way you act. I love you Freya." Fratley said almost as if to some form of rhythm. "Do you love me back?"
Freya, although charmed and honoured by Fratley's comments, didn't know what to say. She paused for a moment, looking at the cute blue eyes that were watching her. She thought, but the answer was clear to her.
"I love you too Fratley, you're the only one who seems to understand me. Whenever I am around you I feel safe, secure and comfortable. When I'm with you, I could be in no better place." Freya replied softly.
Fratley smiled in silence as he admired her. He moved closer to her before whispering her name "Freya..."
Freya remained still, but she smiled too. She whispered back "Fratley..."
They moved their heads closer towards each other and their heads met, sealed in a romantic kiss. They moved their heads back after a few seconds, after having expressed something which words never could.
There was a slight pause. Neither knew what to say or do. They had experienced their first taste of romance. Fratley turned slightly and gave a small sigh of content. Freya looked at him curiously.
"Did you like that?" She asked curiously.
"I don't think I have experienced anything better." Fratley answered positively.
"Then do it again." Freya suggested.
Fratley turned back and found Freya giving him another kiss, full on the lips. Fratley moved his muscular arms around Freya and they embraced. Then they heard a call.
"Fratley...!?"
The two stopped their embrace and looked to see the owner of the voice. They turned to find Frato standing in front of them, looking very surprised and slightly disturbed.
"Frato?!" Fratley spluttered before standing up to confront his brother. "What are you doing here?"
"Looking for you, mother said she wants you back fairly soon." Frato explained. "What are you doing?"
"That's none of your business!" Freya answered rather angrily.
"You were..." Frato lowered his voice and scrunched up his face. "...kissing."
"What's wrong with that?" Fratley asked unfazed.
Frato lowered his head and looked at the stony street. "I didn't know you felt that way about her Fratley..." He turned away and began to walk back the way he had come. He stopped, lifted his head and looked back at Fratley. "I'm going home; if you don't want to get killed by mother I suggest you follow me soon." With that Frato left.
Fratley gave a heavy sigh and shook his head. He turned back to look at Freya, who looked fairly disheartened at the fact that Fratley would have to leave.
"I'm so sorry I have to leave so soon." Fratley apologised. "I was hoping to spend more time with you than this..."
"It doesn't matter; you don't need to be sorry." Freya said trying to comfort him. "We'll see each other again."
"Yes, I suppose." Fratley said looking slightly happier. He turned away from Freya and turned his head to look back at her. "Goodbye, Freya."
"Goodbye Fratley." Freya called to him as Fratley began to walk away.
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Author's Notes: Not much to say, except that this will be my last update for a while and that I think I suck at romance. Then again, so does everyone around here (apparently).
Breeze of Summoners: The swimming pool was really a pond used for swimming in. Sorry if it gave the impression of a newly installed super modern swimming pool you're used to. My spelling is different because I live in the UK and use spelling for this area. Apparently my grammar is different too..._ I hope you enjoy the chapter.
CuteMooglez: Yay! You reviewed! Glad you're enjoying it! Anima was originally Alexander, but after To-ya pointed out it made no sense for Alexander to come from Alexander and so forth it became Anima, my favourite Aeon in FFX! What was the last sentence in your review for chapter 1? I don't speak Spanish. You liked my description of Frato's disgusting feet? Interesting seeing as Breeze here thinks I didn't have enough description in those chapters! Hope you finishing reading the story!