You're The Only Place – Chapter 9

I Found You Again

I walked quickly towards the top box. When I was told that Yuna and her two friends were at the concert, my heart leapt. I was hoping that Paine was there, but dreading it at the same time. I quietly opened the door as I heard Paine speak.

"I want to hear You're The Only Place. It reminds me of Baralai…"

My heart just crashed, but I didn't let my pain reach my voice. "Hey ladies!"

The three of them spun around, and Yuna smiled at me. "Hello, River."

I bowed, "A pleasure to meet you, High Summoner." I turned my gaze to Rikku and Paine. "And a pleasure to meet you two ladies as well. I believe that you picked a song, correct?"

Paine nodded, "You're The Only Place."

"Are you sure? It's a sad song…"

"I know. It… reflects my mood."

"How so?"

Paine sighed, "It reminds me of my past boyfriend, Baralai."

"I see…well, I'll tell him that you said hi."

"WHAT?"

I forced my shoulders to shake from contained mirth. "I know him, and we actually talk on a day to day basis."

"Really? Does he say anything about me?" Paine whispered.

I slowly nodded my head, thinking to myself. She, no one, really knew who I was. "He tells me about that day you left in Bevelle. It kills him, you know."

A tear rolled down her cheek. "I know… and I'm sorry."

I couldn't play a lie anymore. I couldn't watch Paine suffer like that. I walked over to the window of the top box, and I closed the drapes. I made sure the door was locked, and then I turned back to a slightly confused Paine.

"I'm happy to hear that… and I'm sorry that I didn't chase after you when I resigned."

"What? What are you talking about?" Paine whispered.

I slowly reached up to my mask, and slowly pulled it away from my face.

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A/N: AHAHAHA! Don't you love me NOW!

I would love to thank my loyal and beloved reader and reviewer for always x who has had a ball reading my stories… or so she says… the next chapter is dedicated to you girl!

-Vincent's Angel of Chaos-

P.S. SO sorry this was so short….

Disclaimer: Nope. Nothing. Just the idea of Baralai singing is mine….