Jul 27, 2007 22:57
Title: Because it Brings Reminders
Fandom: Final Fantasy 9
Characters: Lani
Claim: Final Fantasy 9 General Series
Prompt: #4, Egg Nog
Word Count: 420
Rating: PG
Warning : Mentions romance between characters.
Summary : Heh, it was the only way she was receiving his taste daily.
Because It Brings Reminders
Lani tilted her head back letting the cool liquid swim down her throat. Her tongue darted out to catch the speckles of light creme and cinnamon on her the corner of her lips. Once again she was alone, her dark reddish-brown sweeping against her back and falling against her huge axe-like weapon while she gesture for another glass. She wasn’t much for sweets, but it was the only way to draw parallels with the very few memories ‘Red,’ had allowed her.
Lani glanced down while fiddling with the green feather in her hair. Amarant stood across from her glaring at seeing her once again. She had not taking any mercenary jobs since the one that caused their falling out as partners. Lani hated it, for she had a small crush on Red that grew over time, but he never gave any indication of any returned feelings. "You have not harmed any?" He asked almost incredulous while staring at her. She shook her head and one passing moogle backed her story up. He turned to leave, as he tended to visit to check on her status, not because he wanted too, and Lani knew.
"Wait." She called softly, reaching one hand toward his shoulder. He paused and turned to her with a narrowed gaze, Lani acted before he could think. She stole a kiss from his lips swiping at the surprised mouth that had cracked open at the action. He regained his bearings easily and disappeared into the red sky even before she could explain. Lani shook her head, and cringed as the feelings rushed through her.
She grinned in a self depreciating fashion as the next glass of egg nog was placed before her. With quick hands she tilted the glass to her lips, drawing parallels. The creme drink was cool much like Red, and thick reminding her of his body’s structure. It left her unfulfilled and wanting much like the man himself, and it drove her crazy. However, what drove her to drink the dregs of this drink was his taste. This was the only drink that was close to his taste, and it brought the same feelings to light each time she swallowed.
"Heh, another." She called to the server, and another she drunk. Lani could imagine his lips in comfort with the creme drink, just as soft and thick. Too bad when there was nothing left of the drink, real life would crash in to her and she knew once more that she was only fooling herself.