I have graduated! Now all that's left is college…(sighs) I can't wait but, at the same time, I can, AH! It's horrible and, I am sick again, wee…I feel like a sponge for fevers and body fevers. Anyways, here is chapter 9, with a bit of a twist; I do hope you all enjoy where this is going and such. And my fans! Gosh, you guys just keep me going and not stay lazy, I must think for the people!

Prince Charming?

Sitting at a rather large wooden table in a very comfortable wooden chair, I was drawn into a book I had found in the many rows of endless bookshelves, Attel Academy was as well very famous for is resourceful library. The old but very large room accommodated many tables and chairs, even a nice fireplace in the north wall for cold days or nights, many rows showered with books were at the disposal of anyone who needed to amuse themselves or had a written project they must finish. Smiling, I could not help but press the pages of the book against my face inhaling the intoxicating scent of aged knowledge, this smell just put my body in a placid state, and leaning back against the chair I was in bliss. Libraries are places for silence and relaxation with a good book, or stress with reports, no place for people to annoy you or try to seduce you. "Ah." Nodding my head in agreement with my thoughts, I knew I was going to be safe and enjoy my break from the other male students.

Flipping through the pages, I found a good book on combat and alchemy, that professor was sure a tough one so; I needed all information pertaining to elements and transmutation circles as I could get. Not only that but, his exam was coming up and I needed to make a good grade on it or at least a passing one.

Shivering in my seat, I shifted him weight as I sat up, "That feeling…" I felt the burning sting of a stare upon my back; it made my blood go cold for a moment. It felt very weird, that, 'I know someone or something is watching me like a stalker.' feeling.

Turning around very stiffly I saw no one or anything behind me at all! Sighing I shook my head convincing myself that maybe it was just a random cold chill and once more became involved into the knowledge of the book within my hands.

"Hi." Jumping to the sound of someone's voice, I dropped my book and like a scared cat curled within my chair with eyes as wide as saucers fell completely still in shock. "Hahahah, man, what has you so tense and worked up Fayt?" Turning my head to look behind me, I was greeted with the smiling and amused face of Cliff.

"Oh." Blushing at my own stupidity I secretly kicked myself in the head, "I guess, I was just into my book and studies, hehe, that's all." Phew, it was just Cliff, man, he sure gave me a good scare. "Studying for Professor Elric's class huh?"

"Yeah, I need to pass the exam so, I came here to study." Smiling I temporarily closed my book and set it upon the table to later regain where I had left off in studying. "Good idea, his exams can sure be tricky, he even puts questions in there that are not even from his notes he makes us write out, it's crazy."

"Wow, thanks for the tip, lucky I decided to study or I would have been in big trouble." Feeling more confident with myself in such a bright move to come here to study I picked up my book to once more continue. Walking past me I figured Cliff would be leaving but instead he wandered to the bookshelves in search for some reading to amuse himself. I suppose in finding a well novel from what I could see from peering a little over my book he was quite satisfied in seating himself across from me. Opening his book the small crackle sound of a book spine of an old book that had not been gazed upon in ages or that of a new one resonated in the silent building. Smirking I could not help but wonder how long it would take before he would fall asleep in his reading, since in English class he seemed to master dozing off while we read in our books.

I suppose when you study you lose track of time and that's what exactly happened, finally hearing the chime of a grandfather clock announce the time, I settled my book down and gazed upon its antique face. "12 o'clock? Its midnight!" shocked at how I never notice the time go by so quickly, I pushed up from my seat and saw that Cliff was asleep, as I had predicted. Poor guy, he can't read to save his life before sleeping, knowing that the library was open everyday and every hour, I decided to sit near the now fire lit, fireplace. The nights here got pretty cold so, they would have a fire going for anyone who had any all night studying to keep them warm. Doing the good thing a friend would, I let him rest and settled into a very comfortable velvet chair facing the fire place, starring into the flame my mind had wandered to the night before.

The feelings upon my lips felt so very vivid at the moment and the images of the dark, cold and rainy night burned itself there as well. The touch of his body against me and the way his lips burned so hot against my lips just made me sigh in confusion. Hearing a huff and the sound of what seemed to be a body falling, I turned my head to see Cliff had woken up and plopped himself into a chair beside me facing the fireplace. "What book put you to sleep?" chuckling slightly at how he could just sleep at a few pages of a novel was tickling me.

"A fairytale of a princess and her prince charming." Cliff read fairytales…my expression grew blank as I just starred at him completely surprised.

"What." He looked at me with a defensive look as he shrugged him muscular shoulders "I had to read something that would amuse me and at least try to keep me awake." Brushing his right hand through his blonde locks of hair he would turn his grayish blue gaze upon my face. "Huh?" Looking back at Cliff, I saw the glow of orange and red against his body and reflecting in his eyes, it looked like they were burning for something. "Hn." Cliff would hum a 'hm' as he sat up for a moment before leaning back into the chair to face the fire while leaning his cheek against the palm of his hand that was resting on the armrest. Growing a little worried at his sudden action of response, I sat up and pushed myself from the comfortable chair, taking a few steps to my left I would soon stand in front of Cliff silhouetted by the light of the fire. Leaning down a little my eyes grew concerned as they looked at Cliff's face, my expression reading 'you okay?'

Seeing his gaze slowly run along my face before capturing my eyes within his, I saw a little smirk grow on the corner of his lips, his other hand free from the armrest quickly grasped my wrist and pulled me down further towards his face. Blushing at the sudden proximity of our faces I smiled nervously and spoke, or tired to at least "uh…Cli-" Having his index finger press gently upon my lips I looked at him with a oddness of wonder, looking at me in a calm matter, "Sh..." His hand that had the finger pressed upon my lips would then brush itself against my cheek before falling back behind my head, massaging my scalp for a moment before he would then pause looking at me intently. Tilting my head to the side, I felt my heart pause in its heart beats gazing upon his face, my hand shakily raising to brush my fingertips against his cheek I would feel him pulling my head down slowly. Eyes wide in surprise his lips would fit perfectly and tenderly over mine, once more warmed by the lips of another male my cheeks grew warm from the blush, as my eyes would then close. His hand that held the back of my head would slid down to the middle of my back pressing me closer against his toned body, his other hand which held my wrist he would pull further back gently as my body was flush against his now. Sighing against his lips I would pull away from him red with embarrassment at our kiss, turning my head away I would look down, his hand releasing my wrist would soon cup my chin and turn my head to face him again. Looking at him my hand that was held by my wrist settled upon his shoulder, falling into temptation as I had with Albel, I gazed into his eyes before tilting my head to the side and placing a gentle kiss upon his tender lips. His arm letting my cheek go would join his other arm in wrapping itself around me, my hand that rested upon his shoulder would move to trace the tattoo upon his neck. His lips accepting my kiss drew me in closer, sitting up I shivered to the feeling of eyes upon my back again. Gasping in remember how he had watched me and Albel in the rain I sat up parting from Cliff, my face with a bit of worry etched on them I starred at Cliff. Pushing from him, I apologized and ran out of the Library as quick as I could to get away from the burning gaze that was on my back.

Running to lean against the body of a shaded tree from the moonlit sky, I gazed about the area in wonder who was watching me and why.

"You're out late." Jumping to the voice that spoke, I turned quickly to my side finding none other than Albel looking at me with amusement written all over his face. "So." His crimson eyes seemed to glare into my soul, especially during the nighttime oddly. "What are you doing out late?" Why did he have to know why I was out late, if he wanted to know then, I had the right to as to know too.

"Walking around as it looks." Well, yeah, it did just look like he was walking around. "And you? What are you doing out."

"Oh, I was studying but I guess I lost track of time." got close to Cliff. "And felt like I was being starred at again." Frowning I folded my arms across my chest in frustration, "I want to know, why is this guy following me! What does he want with me!" Shouting I threw my hands into the air with a bit of stress and a laughing Albel who was watching me have a fit.

"What's so funny?" I huffed glaring at him, as he seemed to be having fun at my fit.

"You." Calmly he folded his arms across his chest, as he seemed comfortable standing with his leaned posture.

"Hm…" Glaring at him once more, I saw it fit to just turn away from this idiot, my shoulders drooping in a sulking matter I walked away back towards the dorms. "Hey Fayt." Turning around to my name being spoken from Albel's lips I glanced at him in an annoyed matter. "What."

"Maybe we should go on a date again. Oh, and we should perhaps bring an umbrella just incase it rains, or not if you would like to take safety under the alley way roof tops again." Staring at Albel like a complete idiot, I was shocked at the things coming from this mans mouth. Instead of replying to him, I just turned away more annoyed and retreated back to my dorm room.

Mumbling on my way back I scoffed at the idea of Cliffs fairytale book, "Prince Charming never stalked his love, or spoke of sarcastic dates, kissed her in front of a stranger, he did not even gaze at her with a certain stare that those two give!" Stomping towards the Dormitory I just wanted nothing to think or run through my mind but Alchemy, and the exam that would come.

Whew, Thanks again for the review! Man, it is late! Okay well, I think it's late…(looks to the side)…when you are sick 12 is late! Anyways, I hope you had fun reading this chapter. R&R please.

Yue Long