Note: This chapter is written in Faris' POV. Bartz, Faris, Krile, and etc. are not owned or created by me. Thanks for reading!
Chapter 2: Fever
Now that my arm has shown signs of healing, I head off for bed. I've been so tired after coming back to the inn I almost picked up Krile's pet moogle, thinking it was my pillow. After hearing ''Kupo! Kupo!'' so much I realized the moogle was not my pillow-and that it was literally fighting the door before I snatched 'em away.
My eyesight must have not been working right at all. Tears are consuming them right up, swelling fast from my eyelids. Worst of all, vicious heat burns my cheeks. Why am I feeling this way?
I cover myself up, trying to drift off to sleep. Only that it leads to a terrible migraine.
Knock. I'm not answering that door.
Knock, knock. Who is this? Why do they keep knocking on the door? Isn't it obvious I'm not coming out?
The door creeks open, and then I see that it's Lenna.
Hmph. So this explains all the stubborn knocking. Typical, typical.
''Faris, wake up. Krile wants her moogle back." Her moogle, eh? Why would I want that weird lil' old guy of hers? That thing is too much for me.
''Kupo! Kupo!'' Another moogle runs out from underneath the bed...
''Wait, now what the-''
''Faris, you're sick, aren't you?'' Lenna puts her hand to my forehead.
Yep, sadly Lenna's got the right idea.
''Oh, Faris, you're so troublesome. Krile told me that you and Bartz...'' Lenna looked down at her toes. ''I can't say if it's true, but she said Mog was with you two.''
''Yeah, but Mog wandered off alone. He even had the nerve to climb up on my shoulder!'' Lenna brushed through her sister's hair to wipe off a leaf. ''Where were you all this time? I know that wouldn't stand for staying here often, but finding leaves in your hair and a fever leaves me weary...'' Lenna sees another leaf, but instead Faris held it tightly in her hand.
''You know that Bartz has been worried you, too, right?'' ''Bartz, worried?'' Faris rolls her head into the pillow and turns red. I'm trying to hide it, I guess everything will be back to normal after Lenna leaves. ''Well...'' My face keeps turning red; I'm blushing now. Did I ever like Bartz this much? No, this isn't true! Why would I have affection for him anyway?
''Stop hiding behind your pillow.'' Lenna snatches Faris' pillow, and stares in shock at her sister's harsh breathing. ''What's with you? Don't tell me you don't know.'' Faris grabs her hair, twirling all of her hairs to look innocent. ''I didn't know about the ship outside the inn, so I checked it out and...'' Then you noticed your pendant is gone, correct? There's no way I could tell Lenna. I feel so bad, but it's not necessarily for my sake. Twitch, twitch. Yanking Faris' soft blond hair Mog jumped up and down for a hug. ''No, leave. Me and Lenna are talking!''
''You're so mean Faris, being all shy like that. Admit it, showing your friendlier side isn't easy, huh? '' Krile steps to Mog's side. ''Come on, you know Mog isn't bad or anything! Maybe if you weren't a pirate you'd come intact to your feminine side. ''Oh, be quiet. If anyone should find a ''side'', you could possibly find one to keep those stuffed animals in your room.'' ''Bleh!'' Krile gives Faris an irritated response back, sticking out her tongue. Krile truns to Lenna. ''What do you say, Lenna?''
Agreeing, Lenna nods her head jokingly. ''Mm-hm, Faris isn't so lady-like. Who are they to judge me? ''Kupo!'' ''Kupo!'' Mog stomps on the carpet. Krile gasps. ''Wait, you don't think so? Aww. Look like the little guy's got a new crush! Faris, Mog's found his very special person!'' Mog slaps Krile's shoes, wanting her to stop blurting out his thoughts. ''Look is one attribute Mog loves! Isn't he just the perfect babe magnet?''
''No Krile, he's just picking up habits from Bartz,'' Faris smirked. ''Oh, how mean! Bartz isn't your ideal figure, Mog? Does Bartz influence you?,'' Krile questioned. Mog taunts Faris by pulling her hair. Tossing Mog onto the floor,, the girl glares to Krile. ''Mog can go flirt somewhere else, and if he pulls my hair again I'll toss him to Bartz!'' Confused, Lenna mutters under her breath. ''Faris, calm down. Mog's admiration!'' is obviously from hitting on you!'' ... These girls have problems, and I could really blame the clueless adventurer and the old man for this, Faris thought to herself.
''Joking or not, would either of you want a living plushie to be hitting on you that isn't even two feet tall? Uncomfortable, right? Why can't Mog stay in check?'' Facing her friend, Krile shrugs. ''Give him a break, he's still an infant1 Kids crush on people they look up to, right?'' Faris pokes out her bottom lip, feeling horrible for the fact that Mog will never leave her alone. None of them knew however that Bartz was right next door, hearing everything that was said about him.
Sneaking by to chat, Bartz pushes the door open. ''Habits from me? Don't act like you didn't think Mog was adorable, pirate girl!'' Shocked, Faris clutched her pillow. ''Mog annoys me, nothing is cute about that stuffed bear, I-'' ''Shame! You even hugged the rascal! I was thee, you know!'' Lenna picks up Mog, frustrated by thew way this conversation continued. ''Kupo...'' Whining, Mog leaped beside Faris. ''Is it really that bad,'' Lenna replies. ''Giggle, well Mog is throwing a temper tantrum because he looks up to his mommy!'' Krile laughed. Letting the thought of ''mommy'' come to mind, Bartz shields his face. He'd never thought he'd live to hear Krile pick on Faris this intentionally!
''Mothers are supposed to love their children Please Faris, show your true side to Mog! Having a mommy will be a great experience for us! We're family right, and as family we must support and encourage showing affection to your little brother as the older sister would be so generous!'' Knowing that Krile was tackling any signs of anger as best as she can, Lenna and Bartz laughed until they were out of breath.
''Mommy? Really? Krile, I'm twenty years old, I own a ship, and run around with ''farm boy'', ''little princess'', and ''the prep''; I've already lost my chance to watch over anybody.'' Taking offense to Faris' nicknames, Bartz takes action. ''Farm boy, cows and pigs aren't my thing.'' ''Whatever you say, farmer.'' Fairs laughs. ''You're the the first one here who'd ride ride on top of a herd animal while holing your sword in the air to gain attention. And, where do you get the solemn idea of a older sister taking the role of mommy? Sounds weird to me.
''No, no, no, some sisters-'' Losing the stability of being direct, Krile crackles. Lenna shot her beautiful eyes at Faris. Sarisa, what's going on? All week you've been grouchy, sarcastic... Could it have been me who started this? Have I said anything to upset her lately that you took to heart?
About the mommy thing, it's nothing dirty behind it, Krile was just being silly. Faris has gotten herself in quite a mess, huh?
From, Knight's Bouquet.
