Chapter 2
On their last rest before going forward trough the Achylte Steppe, Hope was glad to have some time to sort his Thoughts and feelings, he wanted to speak with Vanille on that last rest, maybe he could finally find out then why he feels so attracted by her, but his big problem was that Fang was always near Vanille at this evening, so it would have been impossible for him to catch her alone.
But this wasn't the only problem, Snow seemed to need some more conversations and in addition to Hopes misfortune, it was a sure thing he chose him for a little talk about relationships.
Sure it was interesting to hear how Snow and Serah got to know eatch other but after a little time this conversation was drifting into a direction Hope wanted to avoid:
,,So Hope, I told you my story and when are you supposed to tell me yours?"
While Snow was laughing, Hope was glad that no one was close enough to hear this talk, especially not Vanille.
,,Oh, come on, I can see how you look at Vanille, it's so obvious''
Hope could feel how his face blushed, he just stuttered:
,,T-There is nothing, believe me I j-just..."
,,Just keep saying this, you know that I'm right"
Snow brightly grinned and left Hope alone on the fire, Hope was kinda relieved that this Topic ended for now, even if he knew that Snow won't give up until Hope admits his little infatuation towards Vanille, When Snows focus would be to get that truth out of Hope, he would be a Cie'th in no-time, he looked in Vanilles direction again after he finished this thought.
She sat there with Fang, talking and laughing and Hope noticed that a part of him really admired her cheerfulness despite their possible gloomy fate, suddenly he realized that someone stood in front of him, it was Vanille, she smiled at him and asked him friendly:
,,Are you allright?"
It was difficult for him to form normal words, because he wasn't really prepared for this sudden question, he was just paralyzed by her beautiful smile:
,,Ähh, Yes I'm ok, I was just thinking about something, and I didn't saw you coming"
He tried to smile and was surprized about that warmth that he suddenly feels.
,,Realy? you didnt? I came because you just looked in our direction the whole time and I wondered why"
She was giggling like she often does. Hope felt how his face became red, because he realized that he was starring at her the whole time without noticing it.
Oh please let it just be a dream.
,,Äh, sorry I-... I didn't really noticed that, maybe I am just tired" He finally answered
Glad, that I can speak after all.
he couldn't tell why, but Hope noticed how nervous he was. Was it really just because of Vanilles presence? He was just in time to understand what she said next:
,,Maybe, Then you should not overexert you, or we have to carry you tomorrow" she said teasing.
,,Ok I try to be fit for tomorrow, As long as you rest up enough too"
,,We'll see tomorrow who's fitter then, Good night Hope" She giggled and was going to go.
I should just tell her
,,Vanille, wait!" she stopped and turned around.
,,Yes?"
,,I- äh... I wish you a good night too"
Damn