III. In The Office

[rytings]

Title: III. In The Office
Series: Variations on The First Kiss
Characters: Baralai, Gippal
Rating: PG
Warnings/Notes: Part of a series of drabbles/ficlets about the various ways that Gippal and Baralai might have shared their first kiss.



“You called us here,” Gippal said, looking around at Baralai’s office in the temple of Bevelle. “I didn’t think you’d even come back yourself.”

“It’s the fastest way to make a difference,” Baralai replied.

“You don’t still believe, do you?”

“I don’t know what I believe.”

Gippal sighed; this place was giving him the creeps. “So why are we here?”

“The machina - you remember it?” Baralai seemed like he was avoiding Gippal’s gaze. “It’s here. And now it’s gone.”

Gippal was skeptical. “Not because you missed me?”

Baralai’s eyes flew wide. “Of course - but -“

“Oh, so you did miss me.”

Baralai narrowed his eyes.

“I knew it,” Gippal said, his hands on his hips. “You missed me. I knew Yevon was nothing compared to me.”

“What would you do if I actually did miss you?” Baralai interrupted.

Gippal turned to face Baralai, leaning in. “What would you do if you actually missed me?” he countered.

“This.”

Baralai kissed him.