Hey party people? Que pasa? Right, so I noticed that only one person reviewed the last chapter. I don't like that because if nobody reviews and tells me what I did wrong I won't improve. I'm kinda a sucky novice writer, I appreciate all the help I can get. So kindly leave me your oppinions on what you liked and didn't like! -grins- Also, I won't update again until at least THREE people review. -puppy dog face-

On a similar note, i'd like to dedicate this chapter to the only person who DID review, the wonderfull Kanberry! ROUND OF APPLAUSE LOVES!

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You rock Kanberry! XD On another similar note, i'd like to send a shout out to The wistfull bloom who kindly directed me to a software that was staring me write in the face. Another rousing round of applause please!

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And now for the disclaimer so that I can prove that the only thing I own is the ability to weave a not so interesting tale of pirates and thieves and their amusing antics.

I DON'T OWN FINAL FANTASY TWELVE! If I did i'd be out of high school and living it up further north. I can't stand the heat.

Title: A challenge in seduction

Pairing: Balthier/Vaan

Story Start.

"You turned her down." Balthier remarked quirking an eyebrow towards the retreating girl's well curved back. "Any particular reason why?"

Vaan shrugged, rubbing the back of his head with a sheepish grin. "She wasn't really my type." he said simply before turning back to the shop, fully intent on dropping the matter. They were already late enough as it was and he didn't really feel like ticking off the princess today. Balthier though seemed to want nothing more than to continue the conversation.

"Indeed," he drawled and Vaan abruptly found his path blocked by the lounging pirate, "and just what pray tell is your type then?"

Vaan paused seeming to consider that for a moment. "I guess," he said slowly, "I guess I don't really have a type. I doubt I ever will."

Balthier smirked tilting his head back to rest against the wall, his eyes narrowed on Vaan. "Is that so?"

The street rat raised an eyebrow. "Uh, yeah?"

"Hmmm, that sounds like a challenge." Balthier grinned sauntering a little closer to the younger male. "As a pirate Vaan, you should know that I can't let such a thing go."

Vaan frowned backing up a step. There was something about the way Balthier said that that made Vaan a little nervous. "You can't?"

"Definitely not, Vaan." He purred and Vaan found himself backing further away as Balthier's voice practically molested his name. "So of course you should know that I must now prove you wrong."

Vaan attempted to continue backing away from the stalking pirate only to find himself against a wall with nowhere to go. He was considering making a run for it when Balthiers arms slammed against the wall on either side of his head, effectively trapping him. "Now where do you thing you're going Vaan?" He breathed huskily against Vaan's ear.

Vaan gulped. "I uh-what are you doing?" He squeaked pushing Balthier's face away and clutching his neck, a heavy blush on his cheeks.

Balthier smirked at the adorably flustered expression, gently grabbing the hand off of his face and pressing a kiss to the battle calloused palm. "I'm seducing you of course." He murmured against the skin.

Vaan's eyes widened. "W-what? But we're both guys!"

Balthier chuckled, leaning forward to press closer to Vaan and Vaan closer to the wall. "Yes but you seem to be forgetting something Vaan," he leaned in close, breath hot against the dessert boy's ear, "I am a pirate, and pirates take whatever or whomever they want." Pulling back slightly he eyed the boy up and down with lust darkened eyes and licked his lips. "And Odin do I want you."

Vaan's face now resembled a tomato and was growing darker still with the handsome pirate trailing kisses up his arm and shoulder. "B-but," he gulped and attempted to steady his quivering voice, "why?"

Balthier simply smirked, chuckling into Vaan's shoulder before pressing his lips against the younger males. Vaan gasped and then moaned, eyes fluttering shut as the pirate began to massage their mouths together. Occasionally nipping and licking at Vaan's less experienced pair, tongue swiping between barely parted lips. Eventually he pulled away, grinning at the flushed, dazed look on his companions face. "Thats why."

DONE!

Shortest chapter I have written up so far. Not very good either. Don't worry though, the next chapter is longer and I have to say I prefer it to this one.

Review and i'll be more motivated to transfer it onto my com and post it! 3