(7)

Of Revived Hopes and Guardian Angels

"Who is Almasy?" Denzel asked, wondering about Kei's sudden change of heart, or rather change of demeanor.

"That man is a ruthless bastard with no mercy. I've heard of companies that have been closed down because one of the clients was rude or uncooperative. He has damn laws for himself and the best of attorneys awaiting his beck and call. His father died leaving him with two of the greatest companies and now he has twenty. That man is a genius, but also a heartless lover and a callous client."

Denzel raised an eyebrow and felt like laughing, "That Seifer Almasy? Are you sure he doesn't have a twin or something? That man is an Angel…in fact that is my nickname for him."

Kei gave him a sardonic look-over, "I am talking about that Almasy. Don't you read the news? Just last week he admonished a young lady in the park who had been his date for yawning "like a cow" and not covering her mouth. On several occasions he made fun of women in public, calling them "blabbery chits" or "senseless chit-chats."

"Are you coming?" Seifer turned to Denzel by the doorway. Denzel waved Kei off, "Nah, you must have been mistaken. This Seifer is an Angel."

Squall came awake sometime in the middle of the night. It was so warm and the brunet felt secure. Strong arms held him around the shoulders and waist, and an occasional sigh would blow hot air onto his neck, making a shiver run down his spine.

Seifer perked up as Squall's lashes fluttered open and grey eyes met his green ones, "Well, you sure take your time."

Squall smiled slightly as he shifted to be closer to Seifer's warmth, "What happened…I'm here…"

Seifer nodded and Denzel's cheery voice echoed out of nowhere in the dark, "You are Seifer's sex slave now…he bought your freedom…hey…he even let me stay here for the night…man you are so lucky…nabbed yourself a rich one with taste too….you should see this room…how come you didn't tell me anything about his home?"

Squall was stunned speechless, "You….you bought my freedom?"

Seifer sat up as Squall did, "Yea…I'm sue you'll find this place nice and comfortable."

"Nice and comfy! Are you kidding, Squall, you'll love this place. It suits you perfectly. He has his own damn private pool!" Denzel jumped onto the bouncy bed beside Squall and pulled him into a bear hug, "Seifer is your lover, man. Look a bit happier."

Squall had tears in his eyes, "You bought my freedom…you…but…why?"

Squall covered his face with his hands and sobbed, "Why! I'm not worthy of your time or consideration."

The brunet's head snapped up, "Take me back! You can get a refund…I'll make Kei give you the money back! How much did I cost? $100, $1000, $10000?"

Denzel snorted, "The man gave him an account worth $500000."

Squall looked properly horrified and Denzel laughed. "It's not funny. Kei ripped you off so bad! Oh my God…what if he spent it already! What am I going to do!"

Denzel doubled over in laughter as Seifer watched, silent and annoyed as always.

"You!" Squall cried, pointing at Denzel, "Stop laughing…Seifer's in this mess because of you!"

Denzel stood up, "How about you give Seifer chance to talk?"

Squall's gaze snapped to Seifer's and a new bout of tears made their way down his cheek, "I'm so sorry…you really mustn't…I'm"

Denzel ruffled his friend's hair and turned to Seifer, "He's all yours; I'm assuming you can take of it?"

Seifer nodded as Denzel walked out and left the frantic Squall to him.

"Seifer"

Seifer shook his head and snorted silently, "Squall, do you want to be with me…you like me, right?"

"Yes…I...I love you…I do"

"You want to live with me, right?"

Squall nodded his head, "I am nothing but trouble…you wouldn't want to be with me anyway."

Seifer pulled him closer and pressed a kiss to his forehead, "Why don't you let me decide."

"I don't want to disappoint you…I don't want you to hate me in the end."

The blonde chuckled ironically, "You are such a refreshing change from all the others…I've never really been one to comfort, but I want you to…I want you to stay…if it' because of me you want to leave"

Squall pressed his lips to Seifer's, taking the man's breath away, "This is scary and sudden, I never believed in luck or hope…if this ends bad…"

Seifer smiled, "It would be funny if I said 'have faith', since I myself lost it a long time back."

Squall rested his cheek against Seifer's chest, listening to the man's heartbeat and smiling, "You really are something…I never felt like this…so free…heh…you really are an Angel."

"You wouldn't say that when you get to know me better." Seifer chuckled, knowing his temper usually got the better of him.

There was a short knock and Mary walked in carrying a tray, "I heard the young master awakened so I thought I would give him a taste of my special chicken soup."

Squall sniffled slightly, "Thanks Mrs. Mary. You really are kind."

"My, Mary will do Squally dear."

Squall chuckled, "Okay. Thanks a lot."

Seifer pulled the tray unto his laps and picked up the spoon, "Let me."

Squall chuckled, "Okay." And opened his mouth as the blonde fed him.

Denzel stood in the doorway, a tender smile on is face, "You guys look cute together you know." He whispered. Mary nodded but the couple was too lost in their little world that they didn't hear.

"By the way, Angel," Denzel began, "Squall visits his mother every Monday, be sure you don't forget."

"I thought his mother is cruel."

"She is but she is Squall's mother."

Seifer snorted and frowned at his young lover, "I won't tolerate her abusing you in any way."

Squall rolled his eyes, "She's my mother…I don't mind."

"Yeah, but I do." Seifer spat.

Squall sighed and nodded consent, "I'll go alone if you want."

"No, I will take you."

"You don't have to."

Seifer set the empty plate aside and pushed Squall down on the pillows, "Listen to your elders now."

Squall grinned, "Why?"

"You wanna know why?" Seifer ran his tongue down the brunet's throat and then nibbled on his bare shoulder, "Cause something like this could happen."

Squall gasped as Seifer splayed his hand on his navel and traveled lower to fondle him through the fabric of his shorts.

Denzel cleared his throat, "Well, I think I will be going now since you guys seem…settled in. Be sure to pass by if you need a friend…Every Wed, then. I expect to see you Squall at 4 every Wed….okay?"

Squall's face red as he looked over Seifer's shoulder and nodded, "Okay, I will…"

Denzel waved and pulled away from the door, shutting it behind him.

Mary smiled as she showed him to the door, "Squall will be just fine."

Denzel laughed, "Yeah, I know that, after all Seifer is an Angel."