Ahh, somewhat of a longer chapter... I will be going to my old home this weekend, which means 7 hours of train time in total - in which I'll hopefully get some more writing done! (between the shiny Milotic breeding.. *cough*)
yukio87: Ahh, you will see how he reacts... But remember how much of a tease this man is!
EnjoyyY!
It had been about 20 minutes from my last text and there now was a new message popping up.
*How long more is that first aid class?*
I grinned, tempted to ask him if he missed me already. I held myself back luckily and chose to imply why I had been away instead.
*I'm a pro puppet smoocher, the instructing lady complained about everyone, except for me!* I grinned and sent it.
The answer came soon afterwards and made me blush again. *Then you must be a good kisser ;) ;) :D*
*Nah, not pro at that, you have to show me and explain ;) You're the teacher here.* I hesitantly pressed send.
I was happy that after three hours, the course finally seemed to end. The lady summed everything up and started passing the certificates around.
A familiar buzzing in my bag informed me about the General's answer.
*Hmm, we will see.*
It was simple but almost made me jump up in the air. 'Maybe I AM getting a kiss after all...' I smiled widely, making the people around me wonder how happy one could be from finishing this course.
The next day was eagerly expected from my side - after yesterday's texting. I felt as if I was getting closer to the person I really liked, and it felt great, needless to say.
So before my appointment, and for the first time before one - I actually spent a lot of time in the bathroom, trying to make something out of my hair (which ended up being useless - beside - it would just return to its current state during the training).
'What if he is really going to kiss me... Err, teach me CPR... or the other way around...' I thought, starting to run in circles. I looked at my blushing self in the mirror to brush my teeth, floss, and even put on some perfume. A manly one, of course.
It felt weird to care so much about my appearance now - before, I had barely taken any time to do so, after all, I wouldn't have thought to meet someone of love interest.
After spending an unusually long time in the bathroom, I left for the bus. I leaned back and thought about today's FT and yesterday's texts again. 'I wonder if his lips are like they were in my dream...' I tried to imagine a situation. As I somehow had been doing all day. And the rest of yesterday. I would be standing next to him... Shyly asking "I think I didn't quite catch the CPR part yesterday..." or "So you said you don't remember how to kiss?" and he would step
closer, place his hand under my chin... Wrap his other arm around me to hold me... And whisper "Let's see..."...
I now felt a familiar feeling between my legs and knew that I had to stop my thoughts, as well as place my sword on my lap. 'Think of something unpleasant... oh yeah, his girlfriend...'...
My smile, which I had never noticed creeping up, faded in an instant and all other parts of me eventually died down too.
'That's right... He mentioned her yesterday... But why did I never see it on TV? Or after class? Or... at all?' My eyes were now fixed on the landscape outside which had suddenly become very interesting to look at. That or I was trying to distract myself from the incoming sadness.
Although, if Zack didn't know about her - as he had stated, then there was still hope. If he hadn't mentioned her even to him... then it probably was nothing serious. 'Or that's what I hope...'
When I got off of the bus, my heart started pounding again. I felt really nervous to go see Sephiroth now. I checked my hair and teeth again and deemed them fine, then went into the hall.
The General was just arriving from another door, so I walked towards him. "Hey", he said and reached out with his hand as usual. I took and shook it, smiling.
I half expected him to mention my first aid class from yesterday, but the only thing he asked me about was how my studies were going. Not wanting to force or push him, I decided to leave the "CPR hints" for later...
Today was the first time I'd learn about Materia, so he passed me a simple "Fire" one and showed me how to use it on a training robot. It seemed fairly easy before we got into the "element effectiveness" topic, where I had to think a while.
ShinRa apparently owned robots of different "elements" which would only "die" if the right one was used against them.
Sephiroth passed me the necessary Materia and explained me the effectiveness again.
It took me a short while to remember them, since the robots were moving as well - and pretty fast too, for that matter.
"Yes, like that, that was good.", my instructor praised me after my 4th robot. "You're getting better. You just have to react and remember which elements faster."
I nodded. "Will try my best!"
After the lesson, 'and a surprisingly body contact-less one' - I added in my thoughts - Sephiroth walked towards me.
"Next field training will be about Cure and other medical Materia. Also, about the basics of first aid in case of an accident during a mission, when there's no Materia around.", he spoke softly.
I caught the hint 'first aid', which made my eyes widen a bit. Suddenly, I was aware of how close the General was standing...
Subtly, I leaned forward...
... when he turned around to grab his notebook. "By the way, I'm going on a mission near Costa del Sol next week. So, our next appointment will probably be our last for a while. At least a week, I would say."
My face fell and I looked at him with sad eyes - for two reasons. (One being that and one being interrupted...)
"Okay..." I looked to the ground, sulking.
He seemed surprised that I had gotten so sad and stepped closer again, which I saw from the corner of my eye.
"Aw, don't be sad. Come here, you." With that being said, his arms rose up as he pulled me into a hug. My eyes widened in surprise, as I managed to lift my arms to wrap them around him as well.
"You've already gotten so good and are a quick learner. It also gives you time to study for your written exam." He let go of me after a few seconds - much too soon for my liking - and took a step back again.
"But I'm worried I'll forget something from this class if you're not here..."
Sephiroth chuckled lightly. "Don't worry, you could also go and train with Gen or Angeal - who will be in charge of class - when I'm gone."
I pouted, not really satisfied with that answer. After all, it was going to be a few days or even weeks... and...
"But I want you!", I burst out, still pouting, before realizing what I had just said.
"I,... uhh..."
"Haha", the General chuckled and patted my head again. "I was just about to add that I wouldn't recommend switching the field training instructor after you've already had a few lessons with me." My face lit up with hope.
"I like your hair, by the way.", he said before I could answer him.
I felt myself blushing lightly. "Uhh... thanks?", I said shyly and scratched the back of my neck.
"Alright then, see you in class tomorrow. I'll text you with our next field training."
He waved with one hand, turning around in the process.
"Yeah, see you!" I chirped and walked back to the dorms happily.
I felt like jumping around, having a huge smile on my face. 'He hugged me! HE hugged ME! I'm so happy!'
More motivated than ever, I started studying.
After a while, a familiar buzzing interrupted my study session. *Friday at 8pm, is that fine with you? Sephiroth.*
I grinned and began texting back. *Of course, looking forward to it! :)*
Now I remembered the lack of kissing I had experienced today and got a bit sad. 'Well, we were outside of the hall, someone could have seen us... And maybe he was just joking... Well, it sounded at least a bit serious... I'll just have to stick to teasing him.' I decided, then felt my phone vibrate.
*Alright, me too :)*
I smiled, trying to think of something smug to say but my stomach growling interrupted me. 'Oops, I missed supper... looks like I'll have to find something in the fridge... but before that...'
A bit shyly and unsure if that was appropriate, I clicked send after finishing my text message. *I'm so hungry... I could nibble on you! ;'( :P*
When I didn't get an answer for 5 minutes, I felt a bit weird and idiotic. 'Maybe I did go too far... '
Therefore I went to prepare some leftovers from the day before in the microwave. I sighed, rubbing my forehead. 'Still no answer... He must think I'm all weird... To ask him something like that... Sephiroth...'
My thoughts got interrupted by the microwave's beeping. I took out my food and went back to my table with my books.
After I finished eating (and blaming myself for writing him that) I took a glance at my phone. '1 unread text message...' My heart started beating faster for some reason.
*I don't taste good ;)*
... aaand I was blushing again. 'Probably he's just busy at work... Can't blame him, after all, he's the General... but what do I write now?'
*Hmm, I will have to convince myself of that on Friday... And no, I won't hurt you ;)* Hesitantly, I pressed send again.
My thoughts were already wandering to Friday, my lips on Sephiroth's neck, teeth grazing it...
*Really?*, he questioned me in his next text.
*Yeah :) Or you like? O_O*, I answered him. 'No signs of rejection...' I smiled even wider, already closing my eyes... when I suddenly got a reply already.
*Ha ha... depends on the situation! ;) ;) ;)*
My eyes widened, remembering how I had used that answer yesterday in first aid class. I answered him quickly *Ooooohoo O.O *_* * and closed my eyes, imagining him and me again... on the bank at the back of the hall... or even ending up on my bed... His lips on mine... my teeth softly pulling on his lower lip...
Bzz bzz. *Calm down ;) haha*, Sephiroth texted me.
'Calm down, funny...' I looked between my legs and realized that a cold shower was required... or, something else...
Clicking of the door, Kunsel was getting home... So, the shower it was.
I quickly hurried to the bathroom, throwing him a "Hey" before closing the door.
When I got an idea, my mouth formed into a wide grin. *I'm gonna take a shower now, you want a photo of me under it?*, I sent to Sephiroth.
After I had removed my clothes, I got an answer from him. *Are you serious?*
I grinned wider. *Yeah, you don't want?*
I stepped into the shower and grabbed the shower head. Of course I didn't suggest sending him a photo of me under the shower unprepared, there already was an idea in my head.
So I held the shower head above my spiky hair, grinned and took a photo.
Then I looked at Sephiroth's answer.
*Well, since I'm sure you're joking, anyway, go ahead and send. ;)*
I chuckled lightly and sent him my photo with the text: *Me UNDER the shower!*
After doing so, I turned on the water and placed the towels over the curtain.
*Ha ha, I knew that you were only joking...*
'That's really fun, I have to admit... He's a great person to talk to and text with...' The whole shower procedure was accompanied by a huuuge smile on my face. I felt really really happy, talking about things like that with the great General.
I hadn't really been a "fanboy" of his before - I mean, I had really admired him for being the hero of the war, but not as a person. Now I knew of his personality as well - thanks to Zack telling me to just try and tease him. I felt like that that had been the greatest idea since I had joined ShinRa - because I'd never been THIS motivated to study before.
Beside that, there were the obvious signs of being in love (or having a crush) which made you so happy. Heart beating faster, butterflies and a warm, fuzzy feeling in my stomach...
I felt that I was generally happier - walking around with a smile, being really eager to study hard to impress Sephiroth...
Yes, to impress him... The faster I'd get to 2nd Rank, the faster I would get to first and probably being able to be someone like Zack for Sephiroth. Calling him Seph or the cute nicknames he gave him, hugging him all the time, spending evenings with him...
I dreamily ran my fingers through my hair, shampooing. 'Or more...' I thought, imagining it were his fingers that were roaming over my body... over my chest... my hips... down to my...
*knock knock* "Cloud?"
My hands stopped immediately and I froze.
"I wanna take a quick shower, gotta go out with Luxiere and his friends!", he called.
"... Okay, almost done!", I shouted back, then sighed and finished my rinsing off with cold water.
When I got out of the bathroom, Kunsel was already waiting and I didn't fail to recognize the confused look he gave me when he saw my phone in my hand. 'Probably thinks I'm sending someone photos...'
Having reached my bedroom, I decided that it was time to study and leave Sephiroth alone for the night. He'd surely be kept busy by enough other people.
Mentioning other people... 'I wonder if he's doing that with any other student... or has done it before... he surely is in the position to have his followers wanting that...' I started chewing on my pen in thought. 'But, his girlfriend... I'm pretty sure he wouldn't mention her as a joke in such a situation...' My gaze darkened as I narrowed my eyes. 'Maybe he is only playing with me because he is tired of his older girlfriend...'
I didn't notice how my teeth slipped from my pen until I bit my lower lip. Hard.
Wincing in pain, I felt the warm blood flow out of it and drip down my chin onto my study papers. "Ahh!" I screamed in surprise and ran to the kitchen isle to try and fix the wound. 'Gee, Cloud, that happens if you think of bad things...' I sighed, taking a tissue to wipe the blood from my face and afterwards sticking some between my lips to stop the bleeding.
After I had taken care of that, I took a slightly wet tissue back to my room to wipe my papers clean. Thankfully, those weren't used in class and only for my own use at home, so it wasn't too much of a drama that I couldn't really remove much of the red liquid.
Henceforth, I would have to think of a way to fix my lip... as putting a bandaid there wasn't really much of a solution. 'Neither is a bandage...' I sighed.
There still was a throbbing feeling from the wound and I decided to keep a piece of tissue stuck in the corner of my mouth until I'd go to sleep.
Fortunately, by the time I went to bed, it had stopped bleeding. As for the pain... Re-reading our phone conversation sure made it fade away like nothing... even though smiling hurt a little, but that was more than worth it.
Ahh, puppylove! Tell me what you think about this chapter, or if i forgot to explain some things.. that also applies for later chapters, by the way! I have areally bad memory so I might forget some stuff.
Also, about the rating... I don't think this qualifies for Mature yet (hints hints!)..? Buttt... If this doesn't... then some later chapters surely will *cough *cough*