Chapter 12
The door creaked open as a happy Lieutenant popped his head in with a croissant in his mouth, "Mornin' sunshine. How 'bout some breakfast?" Zack wandered into the room and heard a small scream and the shower turn off. After the rustling of clothes stopped, the door slowly opened and the flower girl walked out. Her hair was wrapped in a towel and her clothes sloppily adorned her.
"Zack! What are you doing here!" Zack cocked his head to the side, "Since when did I need a reason?" Aeris slipped a small smile through her lips and walked over to sit next to Zack. He placed the box of doughnuts on the coffee table in the living room as he finished his croissant. She eyed the box filled with sweets that tempted her and shifted her focus on Zack who happened to be handing her an apple fritter.
A giggle escaped her lips, "Are you wanting me to wear a dress or a potato sack tonight?" Confusion filled his face. "Zack, the ball?" A muffled 'oh' was heard as he continued to commit a doughnut massacre. She stood up from the couch and made her way to the kitchen to get some tea. She noticed that the sound of eating stopped and it was complete silence. Worried, she looked over the counter to see where Zack was but no one was there. A pair of arms jumped out behind her and pulled her into a hug, causing her to squeal.
"You smell nice." The low, soft voice serenaded her ear. Zack planted a light kiss on her neck causing her to let out a sigh. He held her against him while slowly swaying, nuzzling her neck as she made the tea.
"Do you do this to all your recruits?"
Zack laughed, "Only to the pretty ones." He removed his arms and returned to the couch with Aeris close at his heels.
The Soldier put his feet on the coffee table, "I have to go get a check-up today. It shouldn't take too long though."
"When do we need to be at the ball?" Aeris looked over at Zack ponder the answer, "Prob'ly around 7ish but people won't start getting there till 8."
Aeris shifted with her tea, "Who is the General bringing?" Zack shook his head, "I dunno, he wouldn't tell me." A sting of jealousy bit her heart.
Why am I feeling like this! I'm here with Zack and I..I.. I can't have feelings for Sephiroth! Well it isn't like Zack and I are dating and I'm sure it's probably just Sephiroth's looks that I like…right?
"Well, I better get going," Zack stood up and grabbed the doughnut box, "For the road." He flashed his heart melting smile and excused himself. Aeris finished her tea in silence.
Precise and lethal. That was what his father told him to be when shooting. He always heard while growing up that being accurate is better than being precise. They were wrong. Only fools strive to be accurate.
It's better to hit the wrong spot several times than hit the right spot once.
He slowly shined his rifle. He placed it back in the rifle case and looked at the picture of his father he taped inside of it. He felt his emotions stir as he looked at his father's gun. It was beautiful. So many memories were etched in that rifle, both good and bad. He sighed and shut the case, pushing it back underneath his bed. He stretched out on the uncomfortable bed and stared at the ceiling. His mind wandered to Aeris. To those days of invasion. To those days of death. The secret he was hiding from her ate him up on the inside. He told her that Shinra killed his parents.
If only that was the truth.
"Tell me darling, why must you be so…distant?" A voluptuous woman said in a thick Slavic accent as she sat on the edge of the General's desk trying hard to distract the man from his work. Accepting that he would give no reply, she slid off the desk and positioned herself behind his chair. She gently touched his leather shoulder, slowly dragging her venomous hand up to his neck as she made her way down to the v of his chest. He tensed at the uninvited touch as he shrugged her hand off. Before anymore words were spoken a soft knock on the door broke up the intensity.
"Enter." The woman shivered at his voice, wishing she could hear it more intimately.
"Sephiroth," the man looked between him and the woman, "am I interrupting anything?"
"No not at all. What can I do for you?" The man looked again at the woman, signaling for her to take her leave. With unspoken agitation, she left.
"I see you have the new scientist pawing at you."
Sephiroth rolled his eyes and sat back in his chair, "Now Angeal, you should know me better than that."
Angeal scratched his chin, "You like experienced women Seph, and by the looks of it she can easily rival Scarlet." Both the men shuddered at that offending name, "Anya is a knock out though. Men would kill to be with her and look at you, she can't keep her hands off of you. Besides, I don't think you could handle a kind, sweet girl. You would probably terrify her." Angeal laughed in a soft, joking manner. Sephiroth lowered his eyes to his desk.
Aeris.
Sephiroth felt a pain in his chest, one that reminded him he only wanted what he could never have. Angeal felt the atmosphere of the room darken, "So, who are you going to the ball with anyway?" Sephiroth looked up at Angeal, "I have no choice but to go with Anya."
"What about Tammy?"
"Taken."
"Mariska?"
"Taken."
Angeal thought for a moment, "What about that girl you have been training?"
Taken
"I believe Zackary is escorting her." Angeal smiled, the puppy finally made a good choice. "That leaves me with Anya."
Angeal stood up to leave, "Don't get caught in her trap." Sephiroth scrunched his eyebrows together in confusion.
What...trap?
The raven haired Soldier mouthed the words to his favorite song as he entered the clinic. As he approached the sign-in desk he saw the most beautiful woman in a lab coat reprimanding the desk clerk. After several apologies, the desk attendant turned her attention to Zack.
"Lieutenant Fair," her voice was shaking slightly, "Professor Hojo has been expecting you. Unfortunately he is tied up in a meeting with the President so his assistant will be tending to you."
Zack sat down and waited patiently for the nurse to call him back. He looked over to the nervous cadet sitting beside him.
"Heya, what are you in for?" Zack snickered at his dry humor
Kinda makes it sound like a prison…bleh.
The cadet looked at Zack with big blue eyes, "I'm due for a mako treatment sir." Zack nodded in understanding, "Say, what is your name kid?"
"Cloud Strife sir." Zack smiled and tousled the boy's hair.
"Lieutenant Fair? We are ready for you." Zack looked back to the cadet, "Don't worry Cloud. It's not too bad." Zack lied but Cloud smiled and he followed the nurse.
Walking into the room he glanced at Hojo's assistant, noting it was the same woman who was previously scolding the woman at the desk. I got a bad feeling about this girl. Zack made his way over to the table, taking a little hop to sit on top. The nurses left him and the beauty alone.
"Zack Fair huh, Second in Command to the General himself. What an honor." Zack's stomach dropped as he heard her voice. She turned around and looked into his eyes, into his soul. Her black hair was in a sleek ponytail, stopping mid-back. Her slightly tanned skin complimented her deep blue eyes. Zack admired a woman who could put make-up on in a way that made him want to pull her into bed. Knowing what he was thinking, the woman seductively undressed him with her eyes.
"Miss," Zack looked at her ID badge, "Miss Anya, we should…uh…you should go ahead with my exam."
"It will be my pleasure. Now, undress." Zack's eyes widened at her command. Even though it was routine he felt guilty. When finished undressing down to his moogle boxers, he again sat on the table. Anya took his blood pressure and temperature before grabbing the stethoscope. She positioned it over his lungs and then his heart.
"What's wrong Lieutenant? Your heart beats fast, no? Are you…nervous?" Quickly she wrapped the stethoscope around her neck and stepped towards Zack. In defense he raised his arms to hold her back. Not thinking where he placed his hands, he heard her purr. Trying to remove his hands from her chest turned out to be a battle lost. She positioned herself between his legs and kissed his ear. His breathing hastened but he could not move. He was paralyzed by her. She moved his hands and placed them on her hips, leaning in close enough for him to feel her breath on his lips.
"Anya, this isn't right." She pulled him closer to her body, "What makes this wrong? Do you have someone special?" Zack tried to think, he couldn't. What was her name? What did she look like? What did she smell like? Before he could answer those questions she closed the distance. His mind went numb.
A muffled voice caused the preying woman to break the sensual kiss.
"Ah Sephiroth, about time you showed up." It was Hojo's voice that was permeating through the door.
"So the old kook is back from the meeting." Mumbling to herself she pulled out a mirror to check her smeared lips. Zack sat there, dazed.
"Let's get this over with Professor." The deep husky voice replied. When Anya made herself presentable, she grabbed both sides of Zack face and glared at him, "This is just between us." She let herself out of the room and a muted greeting to the General was heard.
Zack pulled himself out of his daze. Her name is Aeris.
Slipping the metal bars through the small piecing, Aeris looked at herself one last time. Her hair consisted of a ravishing up-do with little pale pink flowers peeking out amongst the silky strands. Pleased with her appearance she walked over to the bed where her dress was lying. She carefully stepped into the green sea of silk and latched the hook, brushing away the wrinkled waves of the dress. She stretched tall and elegantly, looking at the mirror one last time. Her mouth opened as a forgetful sigh escaped her soft lips. Running to the bed side table, she pulled out a little mahogany box that was beaten and charred, looking as if it has gone through several wars. Upon releasing the hatch a beautiful glisten of diamonds met her eyes, causing them to sparkle radiantly. Hearing the soft click of the clasp she turned to the full length mirror one last time, taking a long judgmental look at herself.
"Miss Aeeerrriiisss." Aeris giggled at her date yelling through the door. Not wanting Zack to wait any longer she opened the door. Her heart sped up when she saw him in his dress uniform. The black uniform was tailored to perfection. He wore few medals on the single breasted jacket but he did not look less powerful. His hair was slicked back underneath his black hat which carried the Shin-Ra logo.
Zack's heart skipped a beat when he took Aeris' beauty in, "You look…stunning." A pang of guilt hit him hard. What do I do? Should I tell her? Not now…I would hate to ruin this for her. What if Anya is at the ball? Dammit Zack pull yourself together. Why feel guilty? Aeris and I aren't exclusive… He mentally slapped himself for the last statement he thought. He threw his rendezvous with that scientist on the back burner as he held out an arm to Aeris.
"Ready to go ma'am?" Zack beamed a smile at her. "Yes Lieutenant, I am."
Voices boomed around the room. People were smiling, drinking, and having a pretty damn good time. The ornate ballroom was two stories, both including a bar. The second story was more an observation deck than anything for it looked down into the golden ballroom. It was currently adorned with tables and chairs, put in precise locations to accommodate several hundred guests. Zack made his way around the floor as he greeted the high-end guests. President Shin-Ra requested everyone be seated as the meal begun. Aeris followed Zack to the lieutenants table which held an assortment of beautiful dresses.
"Seriously, these things get more and more boring. Where is all the fun?" Aeris turned her attention to a petite girl sitting next to her. The look on Aeris' face was the fuel for the girl's laughter. "These balls are all the same. People eat, drink, stumble around on the dance floor and pass out," she paused and glanced at Aeris, "I'm Carlie by the way." The red head smiled widely at Aeris, "It's nice to meet you Carlie; I'm Aeris." A curt nod was given in understanding, "So tell me Aeris, how were you able to catch a guy like Lieutenant Fair?" A blush raced across the delicate cheeks of the flower girl, "he is training me to be a Soldier." It took all of Carlie's might to keep from spewing her wine all over the table. "You are the new Soldier candidate?" Her abrupt jolt earned glares from the people at the table. Aeris nodded, "yup. He's taking real good care of me," she turned her head and looked at Zack. Her heart beat quickened. The mixed feelings she felt for Zack consumed her. Noticing her staring, Zack met her eyes and smiled.
"Is everything alright?" Affection roared in Zack's eyes, drawing Aeris closer to him. Nodding in reply to his question, Aeris turned her attention back on her new acquaintance. She gasped as she felt his hand covered hers underneath the table. She picked up the conversation with Carlie shortly after.
Dinner was finally served in the ballroom. The President stood up to announce a toast, clanging his knife on his wine glass.
"I'd like to propose a toast this evening," the talking slowly quieted expect from some murmurs here and there, "I toast to the strength and success of Soldier! This army makes me a proud man. I've put my best efforts into making this military a part of this company and I tell you all, I do not regret creating it. But, with great power such as Soldier it needed a leader to tame and build it into what it is today. I would like to propose this toast to the great General Sephiroth!" Shouts and cheers bounced around the room. Aeris craned her neck to see the General and what she saw destroyed her. There sitting beside him was a drop dead gorgeous woman who happened to be hanging all over him.
Zack sensed sadness with Aeris and squeezed her hand gently as he leaned over to her, "What's wrong?" Aeris just shook her head and smiled, "Absolutely nothing." That answer would have worked for a normal man, but not a Soldier. He could tell that she was lying. Why must you hide from me Aeris? The dinner continued on and all the couples at the table were jovially chatting.
"So Carlie, how did you meet your date?" Aeris asked curiously.
Stealing a glance from her escort she smiled, "We ran into each other at the Gold Saucer. He was on a vacation and I was selling tickets to the gondola. He came up to me alone and asked for two tickets. I asked if it was for his girlfriend and he said yes," she paused and dreamily sighed, "and as he stepped in the gondola, he pulled me in with him!"
"When you tell that story you make it seem like I forced you against your will." Her date chimed in for the first time tonight.
"Rex, let me dream 'kay?" A mischievous grin graced her face.
"…no. What had happened was I bought two tickets for a friend because he was down at the races with his girlfriend right? Well, I walked up to Carlie and asked for the tickets and she immediately started to worship me and…"
"THAT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENED!" Chuckles pierced her ears. Rex playfully winked and leaned over and kissed her.
"I instantly forgive you." A giggle slipped past Aeris' lips.
The guests were all ushered to the second floor of the ballroom as the waiters rushed to clear the dance floor of tables. Rex and Zack trotted to the bar and ordered a drink, leaving Aeris and Carlie to wander the crowd of people.
"Who is that chick with the General Zack?" Zack nearly choked on his drink as images of what happened earlier flooded his mind.
"She is Hojo's new apprentice. I've never met anyone so…belligerent. My advice to you is just to steer clear of the broad, she's no good man." Zack polished off his drink and ordered another one hoping to drink his pains away. Without knowing he was staring at Aeris. It seemed that her aura always captivated him. A throaty 'humph' was then drowned by sharp alcohol.
After chit chatting for a while the ballroom floor was cleared out and people proceeded to dance. Grabbing Aeris by her thin waist Zack led her to a secluded spot on the dance floor. His arm tightened around her waist as he pulled her close to his chest. He inhaled her sweet scent of innocent flowers and nuzzled into her hair.
"Hey Aeris?" The angel looked up and captured his eyes, eagerly awaiting his words. Zack took a deep breath in and he continued to sway her, "I think we should- uh- ya know." The words were there but the memory was with Anya. Screw Anya, my heart belongs with Aeris! As he pulled himself from his thoughts he met the eyes, once again, of a confused girl.
"What is it Zack?"
He cleared his voice, "I think we should – ouch!" He turned around and looked at Angeal who hit him on the shoulder and winked.
"You think we should what Zack?"
"I think we should date. "
Aeris' mouth gapped. Did he really just say that? Her eyes widened as her heart dropped into her stomach.
"Um I mean….well…" he continued to stammer, "I really like you Aeris. You are unlike any girl…I mean woman I've ever met." His eyes locked on to hers but the usual vibrant green eyes had a mist of confusion swirling inside of them. Zack let his arms slowly unwind from his beloved's hips and took a deep breath.
She wanted to cry. She didn't know if she was joy or sadness but she needed that release. When she regained herself she let out a soft 'I'm sorry' to Zack and walked out onto the balcony, leaving Zack alone…again.
She paced on the balcony trying to clear her mind. Soft yet heavy footsteps broke her from her thoughts. .
"Is something wrong Aeris?" The dark husky voice called to her. Unstable eyes looked onto the calm violet eyes. Still, she couldn't muster enough strength to say anything to him. She heard a laugh come from the man's throat and she turned around to gaze at the moon.
"You want to know something?" His voice closed in on her. She unconsciously nodded her head as she felt his hand upon her shoulder.
"The feelings you have for both men are felt in vain."
Her eyebrows scrunched up in aggravation, "W-what?"
The man gently turned her around so he could see her face, "Aeris, you know in your heart that you cannot love both. You know what will come of it. But as fate will have it, you must choose. Don't let the best apple fall from the tree."
"But how do I know?" She closed her eyes and sighed.
"You will know when one outshines the other."
A smile broke on her face, "You must be Angeal."
The man mirrored her smile, "how do you know?"
"I've heard from Zack you have the most wisdom. I can see why he looks up to you." Angeal shook his head, "the puppy needs a lot of direction and guidance but he is always looking out for the good of others. If you would pardon me Miss Aeris I need to get back to dancing and I believe you have unfinished business." With a curt nod he made his way back inside the building. It only took her a few minutes to follow his lead.
Zack was sitting at the bar downing yet another drink as he felt someone sit down next to him. He shifted his eyes over to see his General.
"I saw what happened. Angeal went to talk to Aeris." Zack lowered his head in rejection, "don't worry Zack, you just can't rush into these kinds of things from what I've heard." Zack new Sephiroth was one person who never had relationships, just sex. "I just feel so stupid. I probably freaked her out. What the hell is wrong with me?"
"Don't beat yourself up Zack," Sephiroth motioned for the bartender to get him a drink. "Seph I can't take this, I'm going back to the barracks." Sephiroth didn't try to stop him. Moments after Zack left he saw Aeris approaching him.
"Do you know where Zack is? I can't find him anywhere."
"He told me he was going back to the barracks." Aeris stood there staring at him. "Well, are you going to escort me or not?" He nearly choked on his drink and he pinched the bridge of his nose. Knowing that she will not stop bugging him until she got her way, he stood up and lead the way.
Zack was stumbling around the hallway trying to get to the exit. His vision began to blur as he was slowly losing his ability to stand up straight. What the hell? What's…going on? Alcohol shouldn't get me this bad.
His attempts to walk failed and he slumped up against a wall.
"This is your chance to go and claim what's yours." The words softly fell from the temptress lips as she spoke to her comrade. She returned her gaze to the victim who was then trying to stand back up. The sound of approaching footsteps paralyzed Zack. His mind began to register the sound of the footfalls, "that's defiantly not a man."
"Hello Zack, I was wondering when we would be able to be alone." The voice was quickly at his ears and a body was pressed up against his.
Heavy breathing muffled her words, "I'm taking you away from her. You belong to me Zack." She forced her lips on his while holding his body with her own. Zack managed to break the kiss and regain his balance; swiveling his body around to where she was backed to the wall. He grabbed her wrist to hold her in place as she began to kiss him again. Nothing could be felt except lips clinging on to his and her body once again pressing against his. He struggled to get away from her but as luck would find it she had him trapped with her leg wrapped around his hips. His heart sped up when he heard a soft cry from a familiar voice. The woman pushed him off and his eyes slowly met devastated green eyes that were crying. He didn't know what hurt worse, seeing the girl of his dreams cry or seeing his General flare up.
Shit.
He wanted to run away. He wanted to run away fast. Either that or shrink into the nothingness that was soon to become his existence. As he began to search for words to try to express his emotions the memories of Aeris tore through his mind, the only ones he saw were the ones of the pain he caused her. He knew this was too far deep.
"I-I." Zack started.
The woman smirked as she kissed Zack's cheek, "Looks like he prefers women to girls," her eyes pierced Aeris'. Aeris finally looked at the trouble maker.
Red hair.
"I hate to leave so soon but I have prior engagements. I hope this all works out for you Aeris." The words flowed through the air as the red head began to walk past Aeris.
She leaned into Aeris' ear and muttered, "this is all your fault ya' know." Those words were the last sound she heard from the familiar woman.
All eyes were on Aeris and she felt it. This isn't like the time she overheard Zack talking to Sephiroth about how stubborn she was. This is like a suicide. This really was all her fault. She slowly began to walk but she didn't stop. She walked past Zack without even a look. Zack turned his head as he saw her reach the door. She stopped and took a breath, "General, I will not be returning to the barracks." A nod from Sephiroth was all she needed to walk out the door. Zack's head was bowed. For once he felt she would never return.
His puppy dog eyes approached Sephiroth begging for a solution, "I have nothing to say." His last hope turned on his heel and returned to the festivities.
Zack walked outside in hopes of finding Aeris. He sighed and looked at the moon. "Maybe I could ask around and see where she went. But where do I start? I'm sure Angeal told me a lecture about something like this." He pursed his lips as he recalled his mentor's guidance. Giving up he began to search for a lost soul.
Jagged breathing signaled the pedestrians to move aside. The pounding of soft flesh on the pavement was her new heartbeat. The sounds of expletives showered her but she was too focused on going nowhere to listen. She wanted to go home but she was sure her mother would ask too many questions about her disappearance. The murky air of the slums now poisoned her lungs as if trying to asphyxiate her. She wanted to die. Buildings were a blur and people were nothing but space as her feelings destroyed her. It was time she ended it all.
Water
She heard her name called out and stopped running.
"Please…I'm so sorry. Stop running!" Zack stood bent over grabbing his knees as he tried to gasp for breath.
Sorry Zack, I've come this far, there is no turning back.
"I will never stop running Zack!"
Rolling Girl always looked at unreachable dreams
Making a fuss if you got inside her head and disturbed, disturbed.
She took off again. This time she knew this was her decision. The buildings and people flew by faster and faster. But she knew Zack was behind her.
"No problem." Was murmured, but weren't those words lost?
Fail again, fail again.
After ending your search for mistakes, it spins again!
All those times they trained together she felt so inferior. She knew she didn't belong with them. She never did anything right. It was evident to her that her failure annoyed them, it was etched in their faces and heard in their conversations.
Once more, once more.
"I'll also roll today,"
That girl says, that girl says,
Playing her words with meaning
Most of the time she faked her smile because the turmoil raged in her body. She forced herself to wake up. She forced herself to eat. She forced herself to learn. Each day she pressed on trying to show others she wasn't going to quit.
"Are you better now?"
"It's still a ways off; I still don't see the point. I'm gonna stop my breathing, now."
The gate out of the slums approached quickly. She was almost out of her hell. Not watching where she was going she staggered into a child, knocking him over. She stopped to gaze down with sorrow filled eyes as if to apologize. She raised her head up as she saw Zack break through a crowd of people, his eyes calling her. She glanced back at the child but instead of helping him she took off running. She remembered her goals and her dreams. To be married, to have a family, to grow flowers for the rest of her life. She lost her sight of her future so why should she keep going?
Rolling Girl is at the end of the ruins, beyond unreachable colors
Overlapping voices with voices and blending, blending.
She didn't realize where she was until her bare feet touched sand. She made it to her grave. Zack's weighted breathing told her it's not over yet.
"No problem." Was murmured, but those words were lost.
How are you going to turn out good?
Even the hill tempting me is making mistakes now.
"I'm almost there," she thought as she continued to run to the ocean.
"Aeris! Wait! I can't lose you!" Zack's dirty face was being cleaned by his pure tears.
Once more, once more.
Somehow I'm rolling.
That girl said, That girl said
Repeating silent words with meaning
Her feet touched water. It began splashing her. The waves she saw from the distance scared her but she felt comfort in them for they would cradle her.
"Are you better now?"
"Just a bit more, and you'll see something soon. I'm gonna stop my breathing, now."
She was going to prove herself now. Prove to Zack that she would no longer take this abuse. The water was now at her knees. Out of the corner of her eye she saw a hand reach out to grab her but she swiftly dodged it but the second she did a second hand grabbed her.
Once more, once more.
"I'll also roll today,"
That girl says, that girl says,
Playing her words with a smile
She knew she stood no chance against Zack yet she fought hard. Her breath was ragged and short, tears were pouring from her eyes. She broke Zack's grasp and dove into the ocean. Water was choking her as she swallowed it. Finally she felt how weak she was. She was out of energy. It was time for her to drift into the unknown. She descended underneath the water and remembered how she felt when Zack pushed her in the pool. This time she was going to hold out until the end. No more air was left as she began to try to search for breaths that weren't there. Her eyes rolled back in her head and her body touched the bottom of the sea bed.
Zack rushed in after her, he sure as hell wasn't going to lose her this way. He would rather her scream at him and hate him every day of his life than to make him suffer by her death. He too was out of energy, but his feelings for Aeris fueled him. He wrapped his arm around her waist and quickly resurfaced still fighting the waves.
"Are you better now? It's okay now. Let's go, you must be tired as well, right?"
I wanna stop my breathing, now.
He threw her down on the sand and immediately attempted to resuscitate her. Ocean water mixed with his tears as he pushed on her heart.
"I can't live without you."
He breathed his air into her
"I love you…"
He began to panic. His hands pumped harder and his breath was deeper as he again pushed it into her lungs. He couldn't get another breath. He was out of energy. All he could do was watch as his sweetheart died before his eyes. His face cringed as he began to sob, his chest heaving furiously.
The sound of coughing made him look up with hope filled eyes. She was coughing up water. He grabbed her and held her as she took a sweet breath. Her eyes slowly focused on him. She wanted to pull away.
He saved me again. Am I really that worthless that he wanted to…save me?
"Aeris…Aeris…don't ever do that again." He rocked with her in his arms.
She inhaled, "Za..ck. Don't…d..o this…to me." Zack nuzzled her cheek.
He paused, "I made you want to kill yourself…"
Aeris stared at his eyes while silent moments passed, "Did..I ever..tell you…how beauti…ful your eyes..are?"
He shook his head, "why are you avoiding the statement?" He cocked his head to the side.
Guilt. It was running though her body now. The look on his face spoke a thousand words, none she knew. Her breathing returned to normal. She moved stray wet strands of hair from her face. She untangled herself from Zack and sat on her knees in front of him.
"I think we should go get out of these wet –"
"Shut up." Zack's voice chilled her to her bone. He was upset. He reached over and grabbed her shoulders.
"I didn't kiss her I swear! If that is why you tried to kill yourself than I'm sorry but it wasn't my fault!"
"Why were you holding her then?"
Zack shook his head in disbelief. "I swear on my honor as a Soldier that I did not kiss her." She closed her eyes and her heart began to ache. Zack saw the emotion on her face and reached over and grabbed her hands, "Do you think I would ask you to date me and then go off with another girl?" She quickly met his eyes and then started at their intertwined hands.
I feel…I feel..
Her thoughts were shattered as warm lips encircled hers. She couldn't help but close her eyes. As the kiss deepened she felt his hand move up her arm and brush against her cheek. She had never felt so…wanted. Just as quick as the kiss started it had ended. She could hear her heart beating in her ears. She could barely hear him speak.
"Let's go home."
WOOOOW…It's been 2 years since I've updated! So so so sorry. Life got hectic once I started college and working :/ BUUUT I'm back now! I'm a little rusty with writing now since I haven't had time but hopefully I can start improving again! This chapter is kinda thrown together but I will fix it in the future. Enjoy and pleaaase review!
Song is Rolling Girl by Hatsune Miku. I highly suggest looking this song up.