To clear a couple things up.

1. I am not planning on writing same-sex fics AS OF YET. Mainly because I don't know how to write them. However, don't let that stop your suggestions.

2. My feet are cold. (I never write with socks on)

This chapter has been long in the making, and I'm sorry. But, I've been on vacation for a week, and also, it was DARN HARD TO WRITE! XD

Enjoy.

An uneasy silence settled over the room. It was unprecedented; nobody had ever seen the like of it. Eyes of all colours and shapes turned to watch this amazing phenomenon that had engulfed their classroom. With a few great strides, Lloyd Irving was at the front of the classroom, and was passionately kissing the professor. Arms wrapped around each other, it seemed as though they could not let go. Slowly, a change came over one of the students. Unfastening his look of shock, he slowly began applauding. Like a wave, the applause passed through the group, until all were clapping, the room becoming turbulent with noise.

The applause carried to Lloyd's ears… He was eclipsed with joy, holding his love in his arms. The applause got louder, and the room seemed to melt, although the students were blissfully unaware. Lloyd noticed though… He watched as the classroom folded up into the sky, and he broke the kiss, gasping in surprise. Raine gave him a wistful smile, and then folded up with the rest. But the noise of the applause lingered, hurting Lloyd's ears. He fell to his knees, gasping…

To be awakened by Dirk banging on a pot. "Breakfast!" the rough voice of the dwarf carried up the stairs.

Lloyd slowly opened his eyes, lingering on the dream. It was so beautiful… He'd been fantasizing about doing just that, and it appeared to have made an imprint on his mind.

The dwarf yelled again. "Breakfast!"

Lloyd turned over. Curiously, he felt a wet sensation on his cheek. Not being the sharpest tool in the shed, it took him a moment to discover exactly what he was lying in. "Eww!" He screamed out. "Oh, gross!"

Ignoring Dirk's cries of dismay, (I thought you liked bacon!) Lloyd ripped off his pillowcase. No more fantasizing, he vowed, unless you want to keep passionately kissing your pillow. And so threatening himself, he descended the stairs.

The Professor in question was already at the schoolhouse. It made a good impression to be early. She walked down the hall, heels rapping smartly on the wooden floors. The place had gotten an upgrade after the Regeneration, which brought in many new students and also two new teachers. Best of all, Raine thought with a rare grin, was the new staffroom. She popped in, smiling at her colleague. "Morning, Kate," she trilled.

Kate smiled back. "Morning, Raine. How's it going?"

"Not bad. I keep trying, but for the life of me, I can't seem to find that rabbit."

Their idle chit-chat continued for a while, which was abruptly stopped by the third professor slouching in. Letting out a huge yawn, Zelos Wilder gazed around the room. "Goddess," he moaned, "Is that coffee? Let me at it…" He lurched over to the machine, pouring himself a mug. Raine and Kate shared a highly amused stare.

Raine broke the silence with a sarcastic comment. "Been out on the town?"

Zelos rolled his eyes. "Yeah, right. No, I've been feeding our kid all night."

Kate's sardonic grin vanished at this news. "Ooh, how is Robert?"

"Fine. Although you wouldn't know it, hearing him last night."

Raine smiled. "I haven't seen him in ages! Has he grown?"

"His hair has." Zelos couldn't resist a flick of his own. "Just like his dad."

Kate took on a look of recollection. "He looks more like Colette though."

Zelos shrugged. "I suppose. A win-win, really."

That brought laughter to the room. It was loud, but not loud enough to drown out the bell.

Raine made her way to the classroom, grin slightly fading. Everyone was becoming happily married… And she was left out of the loop. She had wondered what it would be like to be… with someone…

She watched her students file in, harboring these regretful thoughts with a sigh.

Lloyd dashed into the schoolyard. Late, late, late. He panted, sounding not unlike Noishe, who was sitting next to him. He set off towards the doors. This was no good. He'd have no hope of winning over the Professor if he- Lloyd mentally smacked himself. He opened the door. There was no future in trying to woo the "Professor!" he nervously said, sliding into the class.

Raine looked amused. "Glad to see you have finally decided to join us, Mr. Irving."

Lloyd bit his tongue; he was on the verge of saying "Call me Lloyd."

Raine waited until the class had settled. "I'll talk to you later," she said sternly. "Now, let us begin."

Lloyd let his eyes unfocus. Another long lesson…

The world popped out of orbit, or so it seemed, as Lloyd descended into dreamland. He was floating through the air, flying through clouds. But then… His wings wouldn't flap! He struggled, but they were stiff as boards, and just as heavy. He fell…. The clouds becoming blurs, he crashed down. Colours cascaded down his eyelids, fading to black.

As he lay broken upon the ground, he saw his angel descend on starry wings. "Raine…" he whispered, "I love you." And then she seemed to glow, and a white pall settled over him as he drifted into full sleep.

Of course, dreams are never quite like the real thing. It was a very strange sight for the class when Lloyd had suddenly pitched forward, cracking his head on the desk. Lloyd lay slumped over his desk, bleeding profusely, as Raine hurried over. Almost as soon as she got there, Lloyd screamed "I LOVE YOU!" at the top of his lungs, and then collapsed on the floor.

Rather alarming.

But slightly intriguing, Raine thought as she cured the swordsman's head wound. She raised her voice. "Class dismissed!"

Nobody moved.

Raine raised an eyebrow.

Everybody moved.

Raine sat next to the swordsman's bed. She had been struggling with herself, trying to make sense of what had happened. This fleeting moment had rocked her to the core. Everything fit all of a sudden. Her loneliness, Lloyd's strange behavior recently, and now this. She sat a while longer. Perhaps… Perhaps she could give him a chance.

Sorry if you wanted to see them together, but it was really hard for me to bridge the gap. Hope you're satisfied with this.

Dedications go to ShadowofUndine and Onihime 942, both of whom wanted this oneshot done. Thank you, and keep sending suggestions! I may use yours (points at you) next!

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