Hari-Chan here to bring you chapter six of It's All In The Stars! Sorry it took so long to update! There might be some slight OCness of Colette and Lloyd because of how my plot is supossed to be... but enjoy it anyway! I also apologize if this chapter is kinda short... it was an idea I had to add to my story, an idea that came to me at 11:58 at night.
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Symphonia or any of the characters in it.
Colette woke up from her peaceful slumber, feeling relaxed and fully rested. She sat up and stretched, the smile that Lloyd had placed on her face still there. Suddenly, Colette remembered that the small locket was still in her closed hand and slowly lifted her fingers one by one - so that the small treasure could be revealed slowly. The golden heart gave off a slight glow, although it was clearly dark outside. Colette lifted the covers off of herself and walked over to the window, shivering slightly. There was snow falling everywhere, as soft and light as powdered sugar falls onto pancakes (um… sorry for the bad simile or what ever, this is what happens when you don't have school to stimulate you). Colette smiled; thinking about the night that she and Lloyd drank hot chocolate together and then gazed at the stars.
Colette abruptly stood up, walked over to her bed, grabbed a blanket, and walked out of her room and into the spare room that the party had paid for by mistake. The room had a large window, a soft sofa, a bed, and a couple of other simple furnishings. She sighed as she placed her blanket on the chair near the fireplace, and lit the logs that lay already placed and ready to be lit incase a person wanted to enjoy a cozy fire.
Colette sat on the floor and leaned against the sofa, blanket tightly wrapped around her for extra warmth. After a while of looking at the memorizing flames, Colette drifted off to sleep yet again, the dancing flames painting shadows on her pale face.
Lloyd sat up in his bed, unable to sleep – thoughts consumed of Colette. After finally admitting that he loved her, Lloyd found it harder and harder to keep the Chosen of Sylvarant out of his mind, his thoughts. "I can't sleep," Lloyd said to himself, out loud. "Maybe a walk will help…" Lloyd got up out of his bed and walked out into the hallway, and noticed a faint glow coming from the extra room. Lloyd pondered for a moment, wondering whether or not he should investigate. Finally, curiosity got the better of him and Lloyd walked in the room, unprepared for who he was about encounter.
Lloyd walked into the empty room to find that a fire had been lit. Strange… thought Lloyd as he walked further in and found Colette fast asleep on the floor. Lloyd stood there for a moment, memorized by the shadows swirling around Colette's face. "Colette"… Lloyd whispered. He was tempted to stroke her soft cheek, but controlled himself – he did not want a repeat of what had happened earlier that day… but still. Lloyd reached out, his hand quivering, when Colette's head tilted to one side. Lloyd's hand immediately retreated.
Colette opened her eyes and blinked. "L-Lloyd? What are you doing here?"
"Uh… I couldn't sleep so," Lloyd began. He didn't know what to say.
"It's okay, I would like it if you kept me company." Colette smiled at Lloyd who in turn, smiled back and sat down next to her. After a moment of silence, Colette asked," Lloyd?"
"Yes?"
"I was wondering, do you like m- want some tea?"
"What?" Lloyd stared a Colette in disbelief – where had this question come from?
"Tea, you want some?" Colette turned red.
"Um, yeah, sure."
"Okay! I'll be back in a second." Colette stood up, her face red, tears about to burst out of her eyes. When Lloyd was out of earshot, Colette burst into tears; letting the salty bitter tears flow freely down her cheeks. "Why?" Colette screamed in frustration. "WHY? Why can't I tell Lloyd how I feel? The mood was perfect, and yet I asked him if he wanted tea!" Colette slapped her forehead, wiping her tears with her sleeves. She then fumbled around the kitchen until two hot cups of tea were ready. There's no point in crying, Lloyd will only wonder why and I'll have to explain myself, Colette thought as she walked down the hallway and back into the room. I have to put on my cheerful face… "I'm back!"
"What took you so long, Colette?" Lloyd gently asked.
"Nothing! It's just…I couldn't find the tea leaves!" Colette replied, a fake smile plastered onto her face. She sat down and poured the tea into the two tiny china cups she had found in the kitchen. Before she could hand the cup to Lloyd, he grabbed the cup and handed it to her, smiling the whole time. Colette took it into her trembling hands, sipping at the hot, steaming liquid. Lloyd suddenly picked up Colette's blanket and wrapped it around her, causing Colette to let out a small gasp.
"Colette, if there's something on your mind, you can tell me."
"There's nothing on my mind! Really!"
"You always act over-cheerful when something' wrong, please… tell me." Colette blinked, surprised by Lloyd's concern. The two sat in silence sipping their tea, staring at the flames.
"Lloyd, I-" Lloyd placed a finger to her lip, silencing her.
"Colette, I know there's something on your mind… but if you're not ready, you don't have to tell me. I will always be here for you, don't worry, you can tell me anytime." As Lloyd was speaking, he hadn't noticed that the angel was resting her head on his shoulder, listening to the steady rhythm of his heart; listening to every tender word that Lloyd uttered out of his mouth, feeling better with each word he spoke."We've been friends forever and you're very special to m-" Lloyd looked down and found that Colette was fast asleep. A smile spread across his face as Lloyd gently moved the hair away from her face. It must be really late… what's this?
Lloyd noticed that something was on Colette's cheek… something shiny. He gently wiped the substance from her face, only to find out that it was a tear. "A tear…why would Colette be crying?" Lloyd pondered for a moment, then it hit him - Colette wasn't trying to offer him tea at all. She was… trying to ask him if he liked her.Lloyd turned his attention tothe sleeping angel who was resting her head on his shoulder. Colette… I really do love you, I do. Lloyd thought happily as he drifted off to sleep. I really do… and someday, I'll have the courage to tell you out loud...
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