Title : Crimson Gems

Fandom : Star Ocean 3

Theme : 17 orange ; colour

Pairing : AlbelxFayt

Disclaimer : sadly, not mine. Square Enix owns them

( Fayt's POV )

It's such a nice weather today, if only Albel's mood is as fine as this day then it'll be a perfect day.

' If only…' I sighed

I don't know why but he always in a bad mood lately. It seems that he has been thinking about something. I've been trying to ask him many times just to get rejected bluntly after that… How troublesome.

The most annoying part is that he has been trying to pick some fight with other people. I even wonder why the queen hasn't throw us out from Aquaria yet. Is this because of me? And lately, everyone seems to be hiding something from me as well. I've been wondering if that has any connection with Albel's bad mood.

"Oi maggot, until when do you want to daydreaming? I'm bored in here,"

"I will stop it when you tell me the reason of your behaviour recently. So, do you feel like talking?"

"No,"

"Fine, whatever,"

I shrugged and continue to staring through the window, ignoring him on purpose. I know he hates to be ignored like this. Serves the bastard right! Let's see how long he can bear this silence! A minute later, he taps my shoulder to get my attention again.

"Do you change your mind then? " I asked sweetly

"No, but you'll know it eventually. So just wait patiently. For now, let's go for a walk,"

"Where?"

"Don't ask too much maggot,"

"…okay,"

I only agree with this because I don't have anything else to do in this room. Well, maybe I can find something interesting that concerning his bad mood.

"Maggot, are you going or not?" He asked impatiently

"I'm coming, I'm coming,"

"Feh…"

We were just wondering around when he tell me that we're going to visit the workshop. He says that he needs to check on something, but strangely he won't let me follow him, instead he asks me to wait outside. Weird… I wonder what he is up to. I am trying to listen to his conversation with Mackwell and Misty Lear. Okay… I know this is bad, but well, it can't be helped.

"….has it finished yet?"

"A bit more…"

"How much longer?"

"Tonight…Go back here to pick it up tonight,"

"Fine,"

I quickly come back to where I stand before when I hear his footsteps. I wait him there and act like nothing has happened. He come out from the workshop and gives me his usual smirk. I don't think I like his expression, it looks like he knows something that I don't.

"Next time, make sure to watch your footsteps fool."

Shit! So he knows…

"What?" I asked innocently

"Don't fooling around maggot," he stop for a moment and then add,"Do you really want to know?"

"Yes…"

"Then meet me at the white den garden tonight,"

When the night came, I waited for him in the promised place. He hadn't arrived yet when I got there. We separated with each other in the afternoon. I went back to the inn while he went back to his business. I had shower then changed my clothes into my favourite one. The black, sleeveless t-shirt with my dark blue pants. (A/N: not exist in the game of course) I knew he really like it to see me in this outfit.

I sat down on the ground and gazing at the sky. It was really beautiful… I really enjoy the atmosphere in here, so calm and peaceful. And also…tonight is the full moon. It looked like a crystal in the clear sky.

"So there you are,"

"Hey…you're late Albel,"

"It's all thanks to those idiots… those useless fool,"

"Why do you need them for actually?"

He didn't answer my question; instead, he threw a tiny bag to me. I caught it and gave him a confuse look. He just shrugged and told me to open it. I didn't dare to speak when I saw his serious look. I just nodded and opened the tiny bag on my palm. It's a ring, with a sapphire on it. I just hold it and gave him another questioning look.

"Albel…? Do you mean….?" I let my question trailed, didn't know exactly what I supposed to ask.

"Yes. I want you to stay by my side forever,"

He said that in a soft tone, like he was afraid that someone else could hear it. I thought he must be embarrasses to say such words to me. So unlikely Albel Nox 'The Wicked'. He looked through my eyes, waiting for my reply. I smiled and put the ring into my ring finger.

"This is my answer,"

"…fool,"

I could see a faint blush came across his cheek. So cute, but I wouldn't say that aloud of course. I leaned forward and kiss him on the lips. So warm…His hands sneaked around my waist and drew me closer to him. When the kiss broke, I nuzzled around his neck and whispered,

"I love you Albel,"

End

A/N: I know it's a bit strange, but I wrote it when I got my writer block . Hope you enjoy it and also, it hasn't been betaed yet. So sorry…. And last thing, happy Val's day guys!