Thanks to anyone who has ever reviewed, I'm very bad at remembering to do this once in a while.

Author's Note: Orlha, Kid and Serge are in this chapter. A lot of romance in the beginning. Tiny bit of humor with much more conversation then last time. A LOT of FORESHADOWING and IMPORTANT DETAILS ARE IN THIS CHAPTER! Let's see once again italics thoughts.

Time SUCKS There may be a lot of mistakes, I've been having a hard time with getting updates fixed and submitted on time because of SCHOOL, (art)HOMEWORK and my HORSE. I have not been home all day today, then when I finally was home I had to clean my tack fer Sunday's show. My first cantering/jumping show. Scared you ask? YES VERY NERVOUS! Didn't get to go to my friend's party because I had to get ready for the show all day Sat. Fri I was doing my whole self portrait for art. Thurs, had lesson, my horse Hank was really bad, I think a lil lame (Why rite before this show I ask)! School days are just not even an option for updating. So I'm sorry, but time is hard to find, it's almost 2:00 a.m. now, I feel like I own anyone who reads my fic an explanation.

Disclaimer: I do not own Chrono Cross.

Chapter 13 Midnight Kiss

Now Kid could feel Serge's hot breath across her face. As his lips were just a touch away from hers everything once again seem to pause

Kid just felt herself stare into his eyes again as if disappointed. Now her thoughts were questioning,

well is he or isn't her?

Then his eyes closed. He is. That was her last thought as her eye lids slammed down and Serge brushed his lips against hers softly. Now he was just toying with her it seemed and she felt like it was her turn to make a move. Kid brought her arms around his neck up to her elbows so that his body was forced closer to hers. He was right against her now and now that lips were pushed together, compassion began to take them over. The kiss's depth served only to seize some of the need and to reveal naked emotions to one another.

Some of the other couples dancing around them turned glares on Serge and Kid. Neither one of them noticed as they were in midst of their kiss. Serge could feel it, Kid had made her own move and she was not playing him. She cared about him he could feel it in her touch now and he wanted to know how much.

Kid was way over her own head with all these emotions crashing up front in center. She felt guilt, for now she could feel how long she had let Serge suffer all the meanwhile she was trying to figure herself out. She felt anger, because he had waited so long to make his move. Fear that Serge was figuring this out all the while she was just figuring out her own feelings with him. Desperation, that if she let go of him now then it would all end. Finally the one feeling that raised above all others, which she couldn't place.

A mix between bliss, protection and strain. It left her with strange ideas of pulling back from him now or never ever leaving him again. Kid was feeling stressed by the emotion, why wouldn't her heart just choose it's way and leave her head alone. Stop the spinning, besides she didn't want to focus on herself. She wanted to focus on him and him only. No one else.

Suddenly A sound rang in Kid's mind. She knew what the sound was. A savior from the stressful feelings running through her head. A get away from the moment that she was loving, but at the same time a chance to... wait a second here! Back up!

Loving.

The word repeated in her head again. Her thoughts ran slowly.

Loving... him...love. The moment you love is with him. Why? Because... you love him! No! It's true. I love Serge!

With that thought Kid felt herself suddenly be propelled back away from him and out of their kiss. Her eyes were incredibly wide with shock form her own realization.

Serge was sure he had confirmed her feelings for him in the kiss, but the way she had suddenly jumped out of it. How she looked at him with her eyes like that. Now he was not so sure again.

"Kid I'm sorry... I..." Serge began. Kid's finger lightly pressed up against his full bottom lip to silence him. Her expression was still that of pure shock, but she began to shake her head as the giant clock made it's second ring.

"Don't be." Was the only thing she could get out. Her voice's tone matched her shocked facial expression. The clock was on it's fourth ring.

"Listen Kid, I need to tell you something before anything else happens." Serge stated. Kid's head snapped around as she looked up at the giant clock. Now on the seventh ring.

Cloud. Her head reminded. She looked back at him.

"Serge please I have to go..." She begged.
"But Kid, this is really important." Serge stammered. She kept glancing at the clock. Why was she doing this now? He needed to tell her his feelings.

"And I promise I'll listen in about fifteen minutes, but I need to go now!" Kid told him. Serge opened his mouth ready to protest when Kid pressed her lips against his lightly and then whispered into his ear almost seductively. "I'll come back to ya mate," Then she turned around and ran off as the clock struck twelve.

Serge was left stunned by her remark. He stood their taking in the last of her lingering scent. He was not going to go after her this time. She had said she would be back and he believed her. Serge was sure now, she felt the same way as him. The kiss they had shared didn't lie.

I love you Kid and I want you to know that, so you better hurry.

Serge finally let that drain out of him and a new idea popped in his head. Serge was looking high up, he noticed people sitting at the top hall watching the display of couples dancing and the band performing. He wanted to go up there. Maybe that way he could spot Orlha and Glenn in the crowd or possibly Kid.

So with that thought Serge made his way to the elevator and rode up to the top by the big doors which he knew led to a hallway. A hallway where you could reach the Viper's office, Riddel's room and the balcony. He noticed the doors were unlocked. No one else seem to notice or care, but Serge was wondering if someone had made a mistake. He didn't think the Viper would appreciate the doors leading to some of the most important rooms in the manor were left carelessly unlocked. Serge shrugged at the thought. He could not do anything about it. Hopefully no one would notice. Serge then made his way to the edge. There were several couples up there with him, but other than that. Up where he was, was parable the quietist place in the manor during this huge party. The quietest place where guest were aloud to be anyway. Serge decided he would take Kid up here next. That way they could be in a more secluded area. He could tell her up there, away from the crowd. Serge began to look out for fun to see if he could spot anyone familiar.

Kid was rushing through the crowd as fast as she could trying to make her way back to the center of the dance floor in front of the stage where the band played. She began to hope she was not late. The clock had already struck twelve. Kid also was wondering why Cloud had wanted to meet her. Was it something important? Oh... how important could it possibly be? Not as important as the discovery she had just made about herself. Kid was feeling guilty for leaving Serge hanging like that, but she needed to get this out of the way first. She was feeling like this last confrontation with Cloud would be the end of anything her and Cloud had. It needed to get done if she wanted to be with Serge.

Something grasped Kid's wrist and she was hurled towards the person.
"Hey! What the?!" Kid screamed out of surprise and anger from the person not allowing her to meet Cloud.

"Kid!" Cried a voice as a person pulled her into a hug. The person acted as if it had been years since they had seen one another.

"Orlha!" Kid yelled frustrated. Orlha was drunk still. She pushed Kid off of her and then looked at her with a stupid smile and watered eyes.

"I've' been lookin all over for you! It's been so long! Where have you been missy!?" She asked like a concerned mother.

"Orlha! I've been with Serge! Now I need to go, Now!" Kid shouted as she tried to run off.

"Not-uh! No ya don't!" Orlha grabbed Kid's wrist again and pulled the static thief back to face her. "Your gonna have to wait! I want to know what you have done!" Orlha yelled.

"What are ya talkin bout?" Kid asked with her face now confused. Orlha waved a finger.

"You know what I'm talking about, you bad girl! Don't give me any lip!" Orlha gave her an annoyed look.

"Who er you? My mom!" Kid questioned Orlha outraged. Orlha's face went into one of deep thought and she paused. Kid shook her head in disgust and annoyance. "Listen, Orlha yer drunk and I need to go." Kid informed her trying to get away again.

"Kid!" Orlha's voice rang out sounding so distressed that Kid dared to turn back around and face the wide eyed blond.

"What?" She questioned Orlha trying to sound understanding.
"You kissed Serge?!" The phrase was more of a statement than a question. As if Orlha knew, rather than she was asking. The blonde's expression showed that she was not exactly sure though, so it still was a question in a way. Kid nodded, her eyes shifted down as she did so.

"Where is he then?" Orlha asked. She no longer seemed drunk, but concerned in a realistic way.

"Listen Orlha, I can't do this now! I'm meeting Cloud! Now!" Kid's voice raised in frustration as she pointed to the clock.

"Cloud?" Orlha questioned, suddenly she seemed drunk again as a smirk went across her face. "I was right! You are evil, ya know! Well I have to say fer now yer lucky I'm not gonna remember half of this night tomorrow all on the count of a splitting headache! Otherwise I'd be mad and give you a romantic speech about how you can only love one person!" Orlha shouted with a laugh. Kid was surprised by how Orlha could be so drunk and so true at the same time. Kid got a smirk of her own.

"Well since ya won't remember, I'll satisfied yer needs now, Orlha. I do love one person, and his name is Serge! What do ya think?" Kid questioned as she folded her arms and tapped her foot. Orlha shook a hand as if it was nothing new.

"Oh that's nice Kid, I need to go now." Orlha responded then she turned her back on Kid as if she did not care. Kid was glad Orlha was drunk because Orlha was all over Kid's love life normally, more then her own. Kid laughed at Orlha's response then turned around and continued her way so that she could finally meet Cloud.

Kid finally arrived in the center of the dance floor in front of the stage. She stopped to catch her breath as people continued to bump into her from all around. It was very crowded in front of the stage. Kid began to look around for Cloud amongst the many people, but he was nowhere in sight. She quickly glanced up at the giant clock and saw it was already two minutes after twelve. Kid began to worry that she had already missed Cloud. She decided to wait and see.

Coming next... Let's see, Oh! Nikki and Mikki have an announcement, Norris runs on stage, but why? Where is Cloud, he'll show don't worry! You'll never believe what he's got up his sleeve. Happy Birthday viper!

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