AN: Chapter 3 is up now. :D

The story is flowing with ease, so don't worry fellow fanfic lovers, I will be updating constantly. :] Not much to say, but enjoy the story readers and writers. :D

I do not own Final Fantasy 13, Square Enix does. If i did Hope would have fallen instead of his poor mother. ;P

Chapter 3

Fang had been walking for minutes. She honestly began to think she would never find the two until she heard voices. She squinted her eyes and noticed two figures nearby. Quietly she approached them until the voices became audible.

"So, I was thinking you and I ca-"
"Hey guys!"

The couple jumped up slightly once Fang's voice entered their ears. Lightning turned back and frowned once she connected her eyes with Fang's. She sighed and shook her head, looking back at the sphere holding the fireworks show. Hope stood up and crossed his arms.

"Didn't I tell you to leave Lightning alone, Fang?" He asked coldly. Or what he thought was cold and fear written.
Fang smirked and grinned. "Yeah, I'm not one to follow orders, especially not from some kid trying to keep someone all to himself." Hope blushed profusely. "You had two years with Lightning, Kid. I think it's only fair I spend some time with her now, don't you think?"

"I-I-I wouldn't mind, except you only bother Lightning!" Hope stammered.

Now Hope didn't have to stare up at Fang since his height almost matched hers. They exchanged glares, or rather Hope tried his best at glaring knowing he didn't scare the huntress, whose eyes contained a playful fire. Finally her eyes averted. She knelt down and looked at the soldier.

"That true Lightning?" She asked, getting nothing from the soldier. "If I bug the shit out of you and you don't want to see me at all, I don't want that kid telling me. I need to hear it from you. Tell me you want me out of your life for good and I promise that when tomorrow comes, I'll be long gone."

Finally the soldier reacted. She turned and glared at Fang, her eyes like icicles. That was until, she realized how close they were and how pained Fang's eyes looked. Lightning could see that if she pushed Fang around, if only to get back at her for keeping everyone waiting, she would shatter her. Her eyes became softer while a small frown began to appear.

"Light.."

Lightning cleared her throat as Hope's voice entered her ears. She sighed softly and shrugged.

"It wouldn't hurt if she joined us, Hope." Lightning finally said, getting a grin from the huntress.

Fang rose up and slammed her hand on Hope's shoulder, making damn sure it hurt him for having put words in the soldier's mouth.

"Ya hear that?! She wants me here!" Fang exclaimed.
"I didn't say that." Lightning said below them.
"Ya said it.. just in your own way!" Fang glared at the furious looking teen. "Hope, will you be staying?"
"Of course. I came with Lightning after all." He added sitting next to the soldier.

Fang looked down at them. Again they conversed about things only they knew about. Things Fang had missed about Lightning's life because of her absence. Fang frowned slightly, averting her eyes back to the bar, thinking of just leaving the two alone.

I hate to admit it.. but he might have the upperhand here..

"Fang.."

Fang's head turned sharply, looking down at the warm hand that gently bumped hers. Her eyes then landed on Lightning. She wasn't smiling, but Fang felt warm emotion within those cerulean eyes.

"Lets have some drinks, alright?"

Fang grinned again and nodded before taking a seat next to the soldier.

Fuck it. I'll make sure she ends up mine tonight. I won't lose to this Kiddo. No way!