Chapter Three

Xaldin rested his back against a lamp post. He took in a deep breath as he bit his lip and looked towards the ground. As the minutes dragged on he was overcome with the fear she might not show up.
"Hey," a sweet voice greeted.

He turned to see Aerith standing on the other side of the lamp post.
"Hey," He said as he blushed. "You came!"

"Yeah, did you think I wouldn't?" She asked sweetly.

"I just didn't think you'd remember,"

"Shows how much you know," She giggled

"Are you feeling any better?"

"I'm doing much better, thank you,"

"Great! If you don't mind me asking, who was that guy you were with last night?" He questioned as they began walking.

"Oh him…he's nobody. Just some guy,"

"Was that your boyfriend?"

"Was," She stated with a giggle.

"Did he try and hurt you again?"

"No, I think he's too scared that you might come after him," She replied. "So I don't see you around very often, where are you from?"

"Oh, um I…live the next town over,"

"Really?"

"Yeah…"

She stopped and looked at him strangely then resumed walking.

" So, do you hang out here a lot?" He asked.

"Yeah. I basically live on the streets, I only go to my sister's house to shower and sleep," She informed.

"That's cool. Why don't you go to your parent's house?"

"Oh they died when I was really young,"

"Aerith, I'm really sorry,"

"Don't worry about it. It's…it's fine. So do you have any siblings?"

"Yeah, I have a brother," Xaldin replied.

"How old is he?" She questioned trying to keep the small talk going.

"Twenty,"

"How old are you?"

"Seventeen,"

"Hey me too!" She exclaimed.

They both stopped and looked at each other. Aerith could feel her cheeks becoming hot and quickly turned around.

"Is there anything I can do to repay you for last night?" She asked.

He stepped closer and turned her around to look into her beautiful red eyes.

"I'll think of something," He answered with a smile.

Aerith moved closer without realizing it and soon there wasn't any space between them. Xaldin began to say something but stopped when Aerith's lips touched his.
She wrapped her arms around his shoulders while he wrapped his arms around her waist. He quickly pulled away and looked at the ground.
"You're a very good kisser," She stated to break the silence.

He blushed and looked back up at her.

"Thanks," He replied with a smile. "You're pretty good too,"

"Thanks Dilan,"

He pulled her close again and looked into her eyes.

"Is this normal?" She asked as she looked into his deep purple eyes.

"Is what normal?"

"To feel like this. I feel like I've known you my whole life,"

"Glad to know I'm not the only one that feels this way,"

"Well…what do we do Dilan?"

"Just go with it I guess," He replied.

"Should we kiss again?"

Xaldin answered her with a passionate kiss. Their kiss seemed to last forever and in a way they both wanted it to. Aerith smiled and pulled away.

"I have to go," Xaldin informed sadly.

"Tomorrow?" She asked.
"Of course," He replied as he hugged her tightly.

"Promise?"

"Yes Aerith, I promise,"