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Chapter: Hidden Feelings PT.I

Narrator: Utada

The battle had long been over as I lay Fira's unconscious head on my lap. He looked so gentle and peaceful in this state. I couldn't help but smile and caress his face as I tried to heal him with another curaga card. I had always imagined coming to this scared Zanarkand one of these days but not with this many bruises on my butt when I arrived. I started to play with Fira's dread locks mindlessly when I felt a rough familiar hand on my shoulder. I looked up to see Raithu with a slight curve in his mouth.

"Hey. You been with him for almost an hour." He knelt beside me. I didn't show him but I was so grateful for is presents. It was comforting and a foreign feeling of caring and understanding.

"I know but I just want to make sure he's alright. He took a nasty hit back there." I stared directly into Raithu's dark eyes.

"Hey you've done all you can. Come sit by the campfire with us ok?" He smiled a little.

"No…. I think I'll go to the hill for a little while. Just tell me if he wakes up ok?"

"No problem." Reluctantly I left Fira on the ground and started walking towards the hill that over looked us to the north. Running my fingers through my hair I started to think deeply. There was so much I wanted to say. So much I needed to say, especially to Fira. Staring mindlessly at the dancing pyreflies I thought how to put my thoughts into words.

(Sometime later)

I was in half a daze sitting idly when I heard footsteps sneaking up behind me. Surprised I to see Fira. "Thanks a lot Raith." He looked at me quickly before sitting down. A little angry and confused a scooted away from him.

"Hey there, can't sleep?" He asked. I scowled at him, why does he have to be so…. Him! Every time I'm sure I want to smack him he talks and I can't.

"No…" I lingered, "You can't either I'm guessing."

"Nah I got to face off with my bro and Felix tomorrow no time to sleep." Inside I giggled when Fira did his goofy little squats, but another part of me pitied him. I never had a brother but to kill some one that is a part of your heart, I know I couldn't do it myself.

"You have a big day tomorrow, I think you'd better get some rest." I inhaled deeply and…. smiled. Fira looked at me shocked at my new facial expression.

"You too…." He said lightly.

"So your saying I should go to bed too?" I asked still smiling. I have to admit a smile felt much less painful on my face then my usual scowl.

"Yup. I won't go if you don't."

"God you can be such a child sometimes!" There was some laughter in my voice, as my smile did not fade.

"I know…" He walked through the cold air and in front of me. Last time he did this he wanted food. "Uh, I have something to tell you." Knots formed tightly in my belly.

"What is it? Because if it's more food I really don't have any." Fira shook his head.

"No it's not that." I scooted closer to him and was surprised to receive a kiss.