"You brought Cloud into our sketch for the Saturday party?" Sephiroth said with narrowed eyes at Genesis.
Genesis grinned and shrugged.
"Of course," he smirked "You've seen how feminine he looks in a dress, especially that purple one that he wore last year when he lost out on a bet."
Sephiroth groaned and rolled his eyes.
"You do realise that there is going to be a lot of conflict during rehearsals?"
"Yes, yes, yes, that's why I have arranged the script so you and Cloud are against each other in character. It'll be fine."
Sephiroth groaned and turned away.
"Who else have you rounded up?" he asked.
"Zack and Angeal."
Sephiroth snorted and raised an eyebrow at Genesis.
"Angeal can't fit into the biggest dress that the Drama department have to offer," he stated "Even if we have someone from the sewing department adjust it, he'll split it with his muscles."
"That's why he is playing the man who is going to get seduced by the four of us," Genesis beamed and Sephiroth choked.
"No!" he said as Genesis cackled "I am not going to seduce or flirt with another man! That is pushing the boundaries, Genesis!"
"It's for Anne~!" Genesis sung and pressed a copy of his script into Sephiroth's hands "Oh, and I've picked out the perfect dress for you by the way."
"Dare I ask?" Sephiroth grimaced.
Genesis smirked.
"The dress that Anne wore in the ball scene in Cinderella," he said and walked off "More commonly known as the Ice Princess dress. Don't worry, I'll have Crystal adjust the dress for your size so you'll fit into it perfectly!"
Sephiroth gripped the script at the mention of the pastel blue dress that he remembered seeing in the Drama wardrobe. He turned to Genesis's retreating figure.
"I'll just say now that I do not look good in blue, particularly light blue," he called after him and Genesis turned to him with a smirk.
"Don't worry," he winked "With the right amount of make-up and hair styling, you'll look fab, honey!"
Sephiroth froze at the mention of make-up when Genesis blew him a kiss and sauntered off. He slammed the script into his forehead with a groan.
"What have I gotten myself into?" he moaned.
Period 6…
"Hurry, hurry, hurry~!" Jade sang as she dragged Anne across the football pitches and towards the stables.
"Jade, shouldn't you be in Maths?" Anne asked as she winced when her wrist was nearly twisted.
"Shouldn't you be with your future husband?" Jade asked with a wink.
"You better not be talking about Sephiroth," Anne growled at her.
Jade laughed and shook her head.
"No, I mean Sky!"
"Sky?"
Anne blushed lightly as they finally arrived at the stables and Jade placed a bucket of carrots into her arms.
"Good luck!" she grinned "Now, I'd better get to Maths before Ms Copia gets mad."
She pushed Anne into the stables, making Anne stumble and fall into the straw flooring of the stables. The bucket landed with a loud clang, scattering carrots everywhere. Sky turned away from his favourite horse, Lightning, and smiled sympathetically when he saw Anne sprawled out on the floor before him.
"You alright there, Anne?" he asked as he bent down and helped scoop the carrots back into the bucket.
Anne nodded as she scrambled around to put the carrots back into the bucket. Sky hauled the bucket up with a grunt and smiled down at Anne.
"You want to feed them with me?" he offered.
Anne nodded vigorously and Sky chuckled as she shyly followed him around the stables.
Half an hour later…
Sky and Anne sat side by side on the fence, watching the football match. Sephiroth was on a different pitch to the one they were seated at so Anne felt a bit more relaxed. With a small smile as Zack scored, leaving Zenna stumbling and use rude finger gestures towards him, Anne leaned on Sky's shoulder. She frowned softly when Sky brought an arm around her shoulders, giving her a quick hug and looked up at him. Sky began laughing as Luka ran in between Zenna and Zack quickly before they could end up in a tussle. Anne watched and smiled softly with a shrug then sighed, pulling away from Sky.
"Hey, Sky?" she said and Sky took his attention away from the football match "I'm not sure if I feel that kind of feeling for you."
"Then what do you feel?" Sky asked curiously, tilting his head to the side.
Anne shrugged and stared at the grass confusedly.
"…Like a big brother," she decided and looked up at him with a small smile "I can't imagine us going out at all."
Sky chuckled and leaned back.
"I thought as much," he sighed "I don't think it would have worked if we went into a relationship."
Anne shook her head in agreement and sighed.
"Sorry for getting Jade to set us up," she apologized meekly "It wasn't intentional…"
Sky smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Nah, don't worry," he sighed and continued watching the match "Jade's been setting me up on so many blind dates, I'm sure I know every girl in the school's favourite colour."
Anne laughed and sighed when Luka had Zenna in a headlock, still attempting to prevent any violence. Sky grinned and nudged her shoulder.
"Lunch next and Jade gave me a swimming costume while Asa has loaned his swimming trunks to me," he whispered in her ear "Fancy taking a dip in the outdoor pool?"
Anne's eyes lit up and she nodded.
"Let's go now then," Sky smirked as Anne giggled while they jumped off the fence and began running over to the outdoor swimming pool on the other side of the school.
An hour later…
"Oh, Sky," Serenity sighed softly as she and Sky sat in the library "I was really hoping you two would get together. You two would look like such a good couple."
Sky snorted as he glanced at her while shelving the books.
"No, Serenity," he sighed and leaned on the bookcase once he was done "I couldn't possibly go out with her if she only sees me as a big brother."
Serenity sighed and threw her hands up in the air.
"That's the problem!" she said "That's why you can't get a girlfriend! You act like everyone's big brother!"
Sky chuckled and shook his head.
"Well, I do have two younger sisters," he smirked and Serenity glowered at him.
"Just because I'm ten minutes younger than you doesn't mean that you have to emphasise that fact every single day," she growled and Sky laughed again, ruffling her blue hair fondly.
"Lighten up, Serenity," he said and earned a slap on the shoulder.
Serenity pouted and sighed, crossing her arms over her chest.
"The only girl that has ever thought of you as a boyfriend is that little gossip girl, Daisy," she scowled in disgust at Daisy's name "This morning, she was telling everyone that Anne was the new school whore. Ha! Where on earth did she get that idea from?"
Sky seemed repulsed by the news and sighed.
"When Anne finds out about the rumours about her, she might get into another emotional stress breakdown," he murmured worriedly.
Serenity grimaced and sighed.
"Where is she now?" she asked.
"Off to get changed into her dancing clothes," Sky smirked "Oh, I bet she's going to be paired up with Genesis again today."
An enraged scream was suddenly heard from above them and a loud crash was heard shortly after. Sky and Serenity snapped their heads up when they recognized the scream.
"Anne?" Sky murmured.
What could have happened?