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Share with Me, One Love. . . One Eternity

After that meeting, Celsius could not stop thinking about Efreet. If it was just curiosity, it was the worst of its kind. She wanted to know more about this mysterious spirit. Was he mean? Kind? Chivalrous? Playful? He seemed to be flirtatious at the very least, even if it was on a small scale, not that she hadn't flirted a bit. Wait. . . . .that just sounded weird. Celsius. . . .a flirt? Since when had this drastic change occurred? She didn't even know him! So why was she spending so much time in thought about him?

Celsius mentally kicked herself. This was all stupid. Celsius tried to busy herself with other things, but that was a little pointless. There was nothing to do. It's not like she had to clean house, pay the bills, and drop off the kids at piano lessons. There was nothing for her to do so she finally gave in to herself and began to dream and wonder and, perhaps, fantasize about this handsome fire god.

Celsius became a little downhearted at the fact that her link was severed. She had never given it great thought before, but now she wished she could feel him right behind her, that strange warm feeling.

Then it sort of hit her. "He said he wants to speak with me again!" Celsius got all giddy. Unfortunately, girls have a nasty tendency to do that when we find out someone likes to be with us. That horrible blush sprawled across her face again and she could feel the heat on her face. "How did this happen to me?" Celsius asked herself after she regained her composure. "Why am I thinking so much about him? Am I really that deprived that when anyone speaks to me I get an emotional high?" Celsius lay down on the ground. "What do I care? It feels awesome!" She smiled broadly and hugged herself!

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Sylvarant, the spoken of Fire God was doing much of the same thoughtful deeds as his counterpart. He too found his extra mental involvement in this Summon Spirit odd. Efreet toyed with the idea of himself in love, but the thought passed soon, ushered by the excuse of 'Summon Spirits don't fall in love'. Although, he did fantasize, as boys so often do, he thought of her pale skin, long flowing hair, and those eyes that at times could turn one into stone and other times, soften the ones hardened into stone. He thought of the way her skirt moved when she walked and the way it accentuated her soft curves, the way her slender arms reached out to gently touch the surface of the lake, and most peculiar of all, the way the markings on her skin curved and twisted around her body, coming to view here and there before disappearing to places unseen.

Would it truly be so bad to see her a second time? Just because the other spirits chose not to escape from their humble abodes did not mean that he was confined to his. Surely one more visit wouldn't be threatening! Yes. He would definitely see her again. Her company was interesting and comfortable. Also, he enjoyed toying with her head he tried her limits and pushed them with sarcastic comments, each one matched or bested with wit and tact.

Restlessly pacing about his temple, he decided that there was no time like the present to return to Celsius and talk some more. Nothing better to do anyway. So Efreet, using his wonder Summon Spirit powers, transposed himself to Tethe'alla quite near the city of Flanoir. Back in those days, Flanoir did have seasons and it just so happened to be the mild season of Spring, so Efreet was able to bear the climate a little better. He traveled towards the ice temple and calmly continued to raise his own temperature to cause some sort of disturbance to notify Celsius of his presence. His way of ringing the doorbell.

A large group of Penguinists shuffled along the icy corridors of the ice temple, seeking for a cooler place to settle down. They happened to scurry right past Celsius' cavern and the large group of birds caught the Ice Maiden's attention.

Where the heck are they going? Celsius got up from whatever she was doing to check out what was causing the penguinists to flock like that. Fenrir wasn't harassing them again, was he? As she walked towards the entrance to her temple she noticed the temperature becoming uncomfortably hot. She began to cast small ice spells to cool herself down. When she finally reached the outside courtyard she was surprised to see Efreet standing outside waiting for her.

"It's about time you walked out here." Efreet said to her, "I thought I might have to wait for summer until you would come out."

"If you don't mind, I think there are easier ways to get my attention than causing the Penguinists to stampede. Or do you just like to cause random chaos for entertainment?"

"Please, you read me all wrong!" he replied playfully, " All I wished was to speak with you again, but if you prefer to play with your birds I can understand. After all, you do have a way of letting simple things entertain you."

"And what would you suggest I do, Peeping Tom?"

"Well, perhaps you could start by taking a walk with me. I promise you it will be far more entertaining than your penguinists."

Celsius smiled, already charmed by him. "Alright," She replied, "but I trust you're a spirit that keeps his promises!"

They spent the rest of the day just talking and walking, they talked about almost anything that came up. From Summon Spirit life, the different cities of their worlds, and gossip on other Spirits; topics just came up and the talked as if they had known each other all their lives. They shared experiences that seemed almost exactly the same and on some things agreed to disagree. They continued to talk and walk until eventually, they wandered somewhere on the outskirts of Sybak. The evening progressed faster than either of them wanted, but the time came when they need to say goodbye. Efreet escorted Celsius back to her temple and they thanked each other for a pleasurable day.

"Thank you." Celsius repeated for what seemed like the hundredth time that evening.

"The pleasure's all mine." Efreet replied.

"Will I see you again?" Celsius asked, a sense of pleading and dependence in her voice. She had somehow dropped all guards during the day. Somehow, this fire god had managed to slowly but surely pulled down the iron veil that surrounded her heart and got a peek at what the true Celsius was. Funny, neither of them realized it.

"I promise you."

"Good!" she said. "So far, I can trust you, right? Just don't come peeping on me, ok?"

Efreet chuckled, something unknown to him. It was a strange feeling, laughter. And it would be one of the many new things he would feel with this woman. "If you say so, but. . .no promises. Good night, Lady Celsius, and fare well."

And just like that. . . . .he was gone.

A/N: I actually have nothing to say. Oh, if anyone would be willing to help me get some insight on Efreet's male feelings in a relationship that would be appreciated. Any promises made by me are officially bunk. Don't listen to me, just read and review.

Efreet: At least I KEEP my promises

Me: . . . .Shut up. Or I'll kill you. Ph33r my writing power!

Efreet: I'll be good as long as I get to make out with Celsius.

Me: . . . .

Anyway please remember. . . .

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Rice Balls for Thought (Low Carb):

Umm. . . Kinda got a writer's block on this so. . . I'm a Sheelos fan so for all you Sheelos fans out there. . .what's your favorite moment between the Sexy Ninja and the Idiot Chosen?