Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ Bloodshot ❯ Sleep ( Chapter 11 )

Oki, thanks to those who reviewed. It was much appreciated.

I think I have about 7 chapters left after this … but I might add or take some away.

Yuan is from Tales of Symphonia (very good game!)

I am up to Chapter 11 already? Wow!

It has all been edited now, but if you see any other mistakes I would appreciate it if you told me.

Chapter 11 - Sleep.

Vincent sat and stared out of the window. His father was busy today; he wouldn't be home till after midnight. And it was the holidays so Vincent was at home with just the servants for company.

` Having a scientist for a father can be very annoying sometimes, especially when he gets really caught up in his work. But, I guess he does love it. I wonder what to get him for Christmas. Hopefully I will think of something he likes. I wonder what to get Yuan. It is ages since I last saw him. But it is nice to hold onto old friendships. Somehow, I don't think his mother will appreciate it if I get him the double-sided sword he wants so badly! Maybe a goldfish.' Vincent grinned. He had already gotten Beatrix something.

Someone knocked on his bedroom door, and then a servant's head popped in.

“ There is someone here to see you, honey.” The old woman grinned, and whispered, “ It's the young man who brought you home last month.”

Her head disappeared and then the door opened fully. He watched as Sephiroth was shoved into the room, before the door was shut.

“ I know this is your home and all, Vincent,” Sephiroth turned to look at Vincent, “ but that old woman is really scary.”

Vincent grinned.

“ Yeah. Do you want to sit down? Are you here for some reason?”

Sephiroth took a seat next to Vincent.

“ Not anything important. I took some stuff to the lab my Dad works at, like I often do. I saw your father there. I remembered you said you only live with your Dad so I figured I'd come visit and see if you wanted to do something?”

“ Umm … you are welcome to stay. But just one question. Are you ill? Or are you just too hot? Because you are bright red again. It looks quite uncomfortable. I hope I don't seem rude asking but, it's just if you are ill, maybe we should go back to your house so you can rest!”

Sephiroth went even redder and stood up. He faced Vincent for a moment, his mouth flapping but no words coming out. The teen rubbed the back of his neck and spun around so his back was to Vincent.

“ I'm fine. Don't worry! Really!”

Vincent frowned. What if he was ill and just hiding it?

“ I guess we can sit down and talk until you feel better. I'm not sure I totally believe you.”

Sephiroth sighed and plopped down.

XXX

“ Really? I can't believe you did something that daft! Really! No way!” Vincent was laughing! The melodies from his throat seemed to give life to the room. Sephiroth considered it the most beautiful thing of all. But he was still embarrassed about telling Vincent anecdotes.

“ Look, I was 14! I was a stage where I had lots of mood swings!”

“ That had got to be one of the best stories of mood swings I have ever heard!” Vincent shifted at smiled at Sephiroth, “ Thank you for sharing it with me!”

Sephiroth squirmed where he was sitting, on the edge of Vincent bed, right beside the other.

`Sephiroth's face has reddened again. His face always seems to be red about me. How odd. Do I make him ill? Is that possible?'

“ Aww, Vincent. Your face has gone into an adorable frown. Is something the matter?”

“ Adorable?”

Sephiroth's face went bright red and he began to stutter. But Vincent just laughed happily.

“ Aww, Sephy! I'm glad you think I'm adorable!”

Sephiroth's face got even redder. He was really embarrassed.

“ Sephy?” He whispered.

“ I think it suits you!” laughed Vincent.

Sephiroth smiled and then began to chuckle. Soon they were both happily laughing away. The door opened and the old servant popped her head in again.

“ Are you alright dear? Nothing is the matter is it? You are both laughing like maniacs so it's a little worrying.”

“ Oh. I'm so sorry. No, everything is fine. Although I would like a drink please!”

She smiled with obvious relief. “ Okay honey. What would you like? Tea?”

“ Yes please!” Vincent nodded eagerly. “ Would you like something … Sephy?”

The silver-headed teen chuckled. “ Could I have some tea as well please?”

“ Of course. Milk, no sugar?”

“ Please!” Sephiroth looked as eager as Vincent at the thought of getting a hot drink.

The woman shook her head and laughed softly as she shut the door.

“ That reminds me. Last week when you were over you ran off pretty quickly. Was something the matter? Have you met my mother before?”

“ Oh. Umm … I'm not too sure. She just … reminded me of someone. Its not something I like to think about.”

Vincent had a really sad look upon his face. He actually looked as though he was about to cry, so Sephiroth leaned over and wrapped his arms around him. He felt Vincent stiffen, but then relax and return the hug.

They sat like that until a knock on the door came as the woman returned with the tea.

XXX

About an hour later, they were both reading their books. Or at least, Sephiroth was reading his book while Vincent tiered on the edge of sleep.

After a few moments Vincent silently decided Sephiroth looked like a good pillow, as the older teen was using his a backrest. He shifted so his head was resting against his shoulder. Sephiroth looked down at him, but didn't say a word. He just moved slightly to help make Vincent more comfortable and went back to his book.

As Vincent drifted off to sleep, he realised his head seemed to be on something softer than a shoulder bone, but he wasn't awake long enough to contemplate it.

XXX

(Sephiroth's viewpoint.)

A few hours later, Sephiroth's phone went off. It was Reno. But neither was awake to answer it.

A few minutes later then phone rang again. This time, Sephiroth stirred. He fumbled for is phone and hit the `receive call' button.

“ Yeah? Reno? Is something wrong? …. No, I was just asleep. But don't let that worry you … no, I didn't think it would.”

Sephiroth sat up. Vincent's head was on his lap, where it was fallen when he had gone to sleep.

Reno wanted to know if he was coming out soon. They were meant to be going to play football with a few of the other guys. Aerith, Tifa and Cloud's other friends would probably be going along.

He sat up, and moved Vincent so he was in a comfortable position. He quickly scribbled a note and left.

XXX

Reno really didn't know when to mind his own business. He wanted to know where Sephiroth had been all day.

“ Tell meeeeeee. Come on! There's no way you can resist these eyes!”

“ What eyes?”

“ My hurt puppy-dog eyes!”

“ Is that what they are meant to be? I thought you were just pulling silly faces.”

Reno grinned. It wasn't often they took offence in what the other said. But Reno was determined to find out where he was. He hadn't said it was nowhere important like he usually did!

XXX

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