Disclaimer: Why do I have to do this again? Oh yea, that's right, it's because I'm only 13 and therefore can't afford to be sued… sigh… I don't own Tales of Symphonia, or any of its characters. But can I have Zelos? Pretty please?

Author's note: Again, I'm sorry about the lack of updates. I'll try really hard to update more now that I'm back to having a semi-regular schedule… forgiveth me?

--This chapter is NOT CITRUS! It may seem like it at one point, but… just wait.

Chapter 11: Passion Interrupted

Lloyd's POV

"Lloyd… wake up…"

I don't wanna.

"Lloyd, wake up!"

I want to go back to sleep.

"LLOYD! WAKE UP!"

I open my weary eyes, and the insistent shaking of my shoulders ceases. I see Zelos, with a semi-irritated look on his face, straddling my hips. Hmm, that's a little… awkward…

I sit up quickly so that my face is against Zelos' chest, effectively hiding the blush covering my cheeks. He pushes me back slightly and chuckles at me as I drop my head, rather embarrassed.

"Well good morning, my sleepy hunny!" he says, planting a chaste kiss on my lips.

On the inside I'm positively beaming, happier than I've ever been in my life. Waking up to the person I love, content as he gives me a good morning kiss… what could possibly be better? But on the outside I manage to force a scowl on my mouth at the usage of that stupid nickname.

"Don't call me a 'hunny!' I'm not a girl!" I snap.

The redhead grins and replies, "Whatever you say, Lloydie-poo!"

I scowl again, and smack him lightly on the head, causing a look of fake hurt to cross his face. "I thought you loved me! But no, all I get is ungrateful abuse!"

I laugh lightly and give him a quick kiss, feeling a little braver, before a question enters my head unexpectedly. "Say, Zelos, why did you wake me up? It's only barely dawn…"

"Oh! Yes, thank you for reminding me. I was just wondering if you wanted to go to the amusement park with me today… You know, just the two of us?"

"Sure, that sounds like a lot of fun! But what about everyone else? Won't they wonder where they are, since they're probably not up yet?"

"Nah, I had the hotel staff leave them each a note that there aren't any plans today, and that everyone should just do whatever they want to do."

"Where you planning this in advance?"

"Yes, actually, I was going to use this vacation as the perfect opportunity for me to make my moves on you!"

Sweat drop. "And there I almost ruined it, too…"

"Ah well, what's done is done. You have been forgiven. It's the fact that we're together now that matters, ne?"

I nod and then abruptly pull him into a tight embrace. After a second of surprise, Zelos returns it full-heartedly.

I know I'm being rather clingy and whatnot, but… this all seems too good to be true. I still feel as if at any minute now I'm going to wake up, cold and alone. It feels like it's just a dream…

I reluctantly pull away, instantly missing the warmth that only my significant other can bring, and crawl off the bed as Zelos follows suit. Neither of us changed out of our clothes last night, so we don't have to get dressed. I'm wearing a simple red t-shirt and tan cargo pants, while the redhead is wearing his usual pink jacket and matching outfit. We simply spend a minute tidying our appearances; me running a hand quickly through my hair while Zelos fusses over this and that.

I don't think I ever noticed just how much he goes through to maintain his abnormally gorgeous looks. Before he allows us to leave, Zelos washes his hair (with special herbal shampoo and conditioner, to 'allow for a more natural feel'), brushes and styles his hair, playing around with his white headband until it accents his red locks perfectly, moisturizes his face and hands, shaves, smears some sort of lip balm over his rosy red lips (much to my distaste), and straightens hid clothes out to the point that there are no out-of-place wrinkles to be seen.

Wow. Who knew Zelos could be such a… girl? The whole time he spends primping I just sit comfortably in one of the squishy, over-sized chairs, trying to stifle my laughter. I really find this whole thing to be rather amusing.

The redhead takes one last scrutinizing look at his appearance in the mirror before exiting the bathroom and walking swiftly over to me.

"Shall we take our leave?" he asks suavely, taking my hand in his and pulling me up and out of the chair. I chuckle lightly (NOT giggle), and nod my head, still clutching his hand.

Before we walk out the door he pauses, a contemplative look crossing his features. He turns to me and kisses me on the lips, just briefly.

"What do you think of this flavor?" he asks. It takes me a minute to realize that he means the lips balm. I lick my lips, testing them to find out.

"Mm, strawberry!"

"You like it, then, I assume?"

"Yea, I do like it, surprisingly enough!"

The walk out of the hotel and down to the elemental railroad is uneventful, as is the ride from there to the amusement park. The two of us chat lightly, occasionally stealing a quick smooch or a soft caress. The people stare, some of the women throwing fits over the loss of their 'sex god' Chosen, but I don't really care. All that matters is that we're here, together on this day, with nothing to disturb our shared happiness.

Once there, we go on ever singly ride together, and I don't think I've ever been this happy in my entire life. Here I am, spending a fun filled day at an amusement park with someone I love. I make sure to savor each and every moment, knowing that it may be a long while before we have another chance like this.

Before I know it, morning changes to afternoon, when we share a quick lunch of hot dogs and cotton candy, and soon turns to evening.

"Ne, Zelos? We should probably go home soon… it's getting late, and you know how much Colette worries about everyone…" I say reluctantly, rather hesitant to end this wonderful day.

"Aw, come on, Lloyd, one more ride?" At the unsure look on my face, he adds, "Please? We haven't been on the Ferris wheel yet," he whines.

"Alright, I suppose one more won't hurt."

Since when am I the mature one? Oh well, I didn't really want to leave yet, anyway.

Zelos grins like a child and glomps onto me, giving me a quick peck on the lips before grabbing my hand and dragging me to the giant wheel. Since it's getting close to closing time, there are no lines, and the guy in charge of the ride lets us in almost as soon as we get there.

I climb in next to Zelos on the plastic bench, who pulls me into his lap after the conductor closes the door, and both of us turn to face the window. For a few minutes as we rise through the air, all I can see is the amusement park, but soon a spectacular view comes into focus. We con see all of Altamira, the city night's lights splaying brightly across the ocean's deep blue waters. It really is beautiful, and I'm so happy to be able to share this with someone I care so much about.

"Wow, it's so amazing!" I gasp. The Ferris wheel stops while we're at the very top, making everything just all too perfect.

"Yea, it really is gorgeous, isn't it? But not as gorgeous as you…"

I blush brightly, mildly annoyed at the use of such a clichéd line. I'm about to voice my complaint, when suddenly I'm turned around and there's a warm pair of lips on my own.

This kiss is deeper than any other we've shared so far, and when I gasp, Zelos takes the opportunity to thrust his tongue into my mouth, thereby rendering my brain empty of anything other than the amazing sensations sweeping over me.

I let my eyes close as our tongues wrap around each other, exploring every nook and cranny of the other's mouth, and I tangle my hands in his silky smooth, strawberry red tresses. I feel one of his hands wrap around the back of my head, as if to pull me deeper into the kiss, and the other slides up and under my shirt, pressing circles onto my back.

Suddenly Zelos pushes me down completely off of his lap so that I'm laying splayed upon the seat, lips forced to part, and he crawls over me with a wolfish grin on his face.

"Lloyd, you have no idea just how long I've waited for this moment," he drawls in a husky voice.

I am currently unable to answer, cheeks flushed, panting heavily due to lack of breath. Zelos plants his lips against mine once more, knees on either side of my legs, and palms laying flat next to my head.

The redhead breaks the kiss and sits up, then begins to tug at the hem of my shirt. I blush furiously, but raise my upper body and lift my arms above my head to allow him to slip the plain red t-shirt off, before removing his own gloves, jacket, and shirt.

I lay back down and he sets his body down gently upon mine, though still slightly supporting his weight with his arms, and a jolt runs through me at the feeling of bare skin touching skin. I let out an audible moan and he grins, locking our lips together again.

Zelos shifts his weight onto his left arm, freeing the other to explore. He lifts his chest off of mine, to my momentary displeasure, but makes up for it by placing his hand to toy with my nipples.

Soon he replaces fingers with lips, and the feeling takes over me completely. My entire focus is solely upon the feeling of his tongue swirling around the rosy bud, and when he nips lightly, it elicits from me a loud gasp that turns into a husky moan from deep in the back of my throat.

The Chosen's free hand begins to play around with the waist of my tan cargo pants, and I begin to wonder, with great anticipation, what is to come. As he begins to slide the pants down, there's a sudden sound that disrupts us.

"Ahem. Umm, excuse me, but the ride is over now, and the park is about to close."

Our heads turn simultaneously toward the door, where the Ferris wheel operator stands uncomfortably, shifting from side to side.

I let out an incomprehensible 'meep,' and my face turns redder than Zelos' hair. Said redhead merely sighs dramatically before sitting up and replacing his clothes as the embarrassed operator steps away. I soon follow suit, after a brief moment of being unable to move, and quickly throw my shirt on before rushing outside to a nearby bench. I vaguely notice the fact that it's a lot cooler out here, and the windows of our carriage are noticeably steamed up…

Zelos walks over and sits down next to me after a moment, and the two of us stare at each other for a minute before bursting into a fit of laughter. I hear a quiet 'humph' coming from the ride operator, and that just causes us to laugh even harder.

Forcing myself to stop, I take a few breaths of the fresh salty ocean air before saying, "we really should get back to the hotel now, you know."

The redhead frowns. "Yea, I guess you're right… but that sure was fun!" he adds with a happy smile.

I nod, letting out a small chuckle before grabbing the Chosen's hand and dragging him back toward the railway.

Yea, that was fun, but… I'm not satisfied. I won't deny the fact that I'm craving more, so much more, and am rather furious at that stupid guy for interrupting us. Then again, I suppose it would be more romantic for our first time to be in an actual bed…

With firm resolve in my mind, I begin plotting on just how to go about making my own moves.

TBC!

Okies, everyone, next chapter is the citrus-filled one! I think I'm gonna post it on since I'm not allowed to on what do you guys think? Either way, it's not essential to the story to read it, so you can just skip to the next chapter. If I put it on the next 'chapter' here will be a link to it.