For Zexion: Just Before They Start Dating

[yuuchankanda]

Yuu rarely pushed the envelope when it came to her affair with Zexion. But lately, that's all it seemed to be: an affair. She wasn't the type to play around when it came to lovers, no matter how it might appear at times. She was loyal. She liked to flirt around but she never strayed.

However, she wasn't content to let it stay like this. She wasn't the type to sit back and watch what she wanted drift away. That's why she felt it appropriate to be waiting outside the lab he worked at late one evening. She knew he worked late, that he was still searching for a way to get his heart back and that sometimes, he didn't even go home. She leaned back on the wall, tilting her head back and watched a plume of steam escape out of her mouth with each breath. It was cold and the jacket she wore would only keep her so warm for so long.

That didn't matter though. She wasn't about to let what she wanted get away.

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[cute_and_schemy]

He felt like he was getting close. Like what he was looking for was just barely out of his reach. If he just kept going a little longer... but it was late. And he'd been spending too many nights in the lab lately. He needed to go home and get a little proper sleep, in an actual bed instead of passing out on the sofa in the lab.

So he puts everything away for the night, locks up and walks out. At first he didn't notice the figure waiting nearby as he locked the front door. But as he turned and started walking, she caught his eye. What was she doing out here at this time of night in the cold...?

[yuuchankanda]

She hears him exit the building, hears him lock up, but she doesn't immediately move. She waits for a second before she turns to look at him. She doesn't pretend to be surprised by his presence. She doesn't like playing those games that most girls play.

"Ah, there you are. I was beginning to wonder if I should knock." She admits freely that she was waiting for him.

"Do you have some time to talk?" Of course, she asks this with no intention of taking 'no' for an answer…

[cute_and_schemy]

"Talk? Right now?"

He doesn't mind. It's late and he's a bit tired, but it must be important if she was out here waiting in the cold for him so late...

"Here? Or would you mind if we talked while we walk?"

[yuuchankanda]

She pushes away from the wall and walks to him. She tilts her head a little, looking at him, as though studying him.

Then her hands shoot out, and it's not a threatening move but she puts them on either side of him. It's a rather familiar position, as if it's been reversed from that day not too long ago. "Here's good."

[cute_and_schemy]

He wasn't expecting that at all. At first he tenses, startled by her sudden movements. As he realizes what she's doing, he just looks curious and a little confused. What is she doing?

But he doesn't try to get away, staring at her, eyebrow raised. Waiting to see what she's planning to say. And to see why she needs to corner him against the building wall to say it.

[yuuchankanda]

"I believe you recognize this position?" She stares at him for a moment before a small, teasing smile slips on her lips. She tilts her head to the side.

"Do you also remember what you said when our positions were reversed?"

[cute_and_schemy]

Oh... He can definitely remember. Very clearly.

"Yes. That I want to pursue you, but know I shouldn't right now..."

And that it was terribly hard for him to hold back even knowing that.

"Is there some reason you're reminding me?"

Like then, there's a strange sensation and his breath catches in his throat for just a moment... and then it passes. He passes it off as the cold air...

[yuuchankanda]

"Yes. I don't take such words lightly."

She leans in close, much to close, until there's less than a foot apart from them.

"I need some reassurance. If I'm going to wait for you, I need more than just that." They were possessive words, the kind that gave her butterflies and made her heart pound. But in the end, they were just that, just words.

"I want a promise from you." There's a small smirk on her lips, mischievous and calculating. "Nothing bad, I promise."

[cute_and_schemy]

"A promise?"

He's not sure where this is going. What she expects. He's not really willing to simply accept the terms without know what she wants.

"What did you have in mind?"

[yuuchankanda]

"One year."

She pauses, tilting her head, watching his reaction.

"I'll put my life on hold for you for one year. You have until then to figure out a way to get your heart back. I'll even offer you my services again if you so desire. But if you can't get back by then… Either you'll have to let me go or you'll have to find a way to make do with having a relationship as you are now."

She's still in close, still watching him carefully. Studying him. "Do we have a deal?"

[cute_and_schemy]

One year...

He's not sure if he can do it in that time or not. He's still got the book but it thus far hadn't been terribly helpful. He wasn't sure if it was supposed to be unclear and make things difficult or not. Every time he opened it, it seemed to only tell him he was 'on the right track' or 'moving in the right direction'. There wasn't much he could do with that...

It's not like he could keep her waiting forever, but he still takes a few moments to think it over, trying not to be distracted by how close she is. When he answers, it's hesitantly. Because he doesn't know what he'd choose to do if he ran out of time...

"It's a deal."

[yuuchankanda]

She nods when he accepts and steals a small. He'll barely feel her lips brush against his before she's pulling back, a teasing grin on her lips.

"Good." She's so pleased. "By the way, I'd prefer the later." And then she turns, heading back before him, although she doesn't walk to fast so that he can easily catch up to her.

[cute_and_schemy]

The kiss takes him by surprise and stirs something in him. All he really wants is to pull her in and kiss her back, but he stops himself.

Sometimes she makes holding back terribly difficult...

Instead he quickly moves to follow, falling into step alongside her. He makes no comment on her statement. Honestly if it came to that, he'd be tempted to try. He's not sure he can let go now that he knows he wants her. But it seems unfair to ask for her love if he can't return it.

"It's cold out tonight. You should have worn something heavier than that jacket. Are you warm enough?"