== START! == * Chrys leans up against the rock wall next to the pub door and sighs, staring at the white rose again. For the...oh, seventh time this hour. * Rachel slowly walks past the pub, not even seeing Chrys or anyone, really, plagued by thoughts....Keylia breaks off after they exchange some words, heading into the pub and leaving Rachel to walk alone... * Chrys blinks. "R...Rache!" * Chrys hides the rose and shifts to his feet. "Wait up!" * Rachel pauses and blinks a little, turning to eye Chrys. "Huh?" * Chrys chuckles nervously and rubs the back of his head. "I, uh...needed to talk to you, remember...?" * Rachel looks blank for a moment before smiling wryly. "Oh yeah. Sorry, it's been one of those days. What's up? Wanna walk?" * Chrys smiles. "Sure. Walking's fine. And..well, I can understand. Luck isn't constant, after all." * Rachel winks at Chrys and starts walking besides him. "Something I know too well...what's up, then? Something botherin' you?" Yeah...but...what's wrong with you? You seem kind of...well, depressy. More so than usual. * Chrys winks. "Did the mean old Keylia beat you up and take your lunch money?" Unfortunately no ;) I've just got stuff on my mind, you know, with all the shit lately about the Mana sword and stuff....I haven't gotten a chance to really sit back and think about it..... ^^; Yeah...wanna talk about it? ^_^ * Rachel raises a fine eyebrow, some of her hair drifting into her eyes. "If you want....but I thought this was about you?" Nnn... * Chrys glances around nervously. "Well, you've got enough on your mind as it is... I shouldn't let you worry about my problems in addition to yours..." Oh right. ^_- You think I woulda asked if I didn't wanna know, huh? ^_- Well, yeah. You have manners, after all. :P You respect people. * Rachel now looks totally amused. "Did you just compliment me? Gasp, what will people say, Chrys!" * Chrys rolls his eyes. "Excuse me? I can be nice, too. I'm not a total prick." * Rachel gets a serious look at that. "Hey, I was kiddin, c'mon, don't take offense...you know I'm just playin'..." Yeah... Hey...what's wrong? Talk to me.. * Chrys slows down a tad. "Y...you promise you won't let anyone else know about this...?" * Rachel frowns faintly and also slows, turning to gaze at Chrys in faint concern. "Yeah, I promise... I won't betray ya..." .oO(Okay, carefully, word this out carefully...) * Chrys stops and sits down, sighing. * Rachel furrows her brow but stays standing for now... You know...you know how you wanted to help me get in good graces with Rahne? Yeah? I...well, I really appreciate it...I mean, a lot...but...I don't know if that was what you should have done... .oO(No! That makes it sound like you resent her for it! Idiot! -_-) * Rachel raises an eyebrow and sits down in front of Chrys. "Ah. Yeah, I'm not too great at romance....why? Did she say something?" Nnn..no... she didn't... but... But... * Rachel runs a hand through her hair and waits for Chrys to get his thoughts together patiently... .oO(Spit it out, you fucking retard! If you don't have the balls to say it now, what makes you think you ever will?!) But...well...that is...I just...iguesswhati'mtryingtosayisthatireallykindalikeyoualotandum... * Chrys looks up at Rachel nervously. * Rachel pauses and gazes at Chrys intently.. Aaah....heheheh...well....^^; You...like...me? Like....as in...? Erh...as in...just what it sounds like. ^^; * Rachel takes a deep breath, her mind suddenly whirling.. "B-but...you...I....uhm....when? how? I mean, it's not like we got off on a good start...." . o O (ohgodohgodohgod not tonight, not tonight of all nights, oh gods) * Chrys looks at Rachel's face, suddenly concerned. "I'm sorry. Forget I ever said it...I..I don't know what I'm talking about, really..." * Chrys laughs very nervously. * Rachel freezes and looks at Chrys very seriously.. "H-hey...no. Don't. I mean. Augh. Just because I'm a fucked up girl doesn't mean that what you just admitted doesn't count....I mean.. I just...you don't...know me.." * Rachel rests her forehead in her palm. I know. Just...Just ignore me. I don't wanna screw you up any more because of my wierd little feelings. Chrys... * Chrys motions with his arms. "Just...nothing. Nada. Never happened. Please. I just..." ...Sorry. -_-; * Rachel stares helplessly before reaching out to touch Chrys's cheek. "Don't be..." B..but... I mean...like you said....you've had a hell of a day... You don't need this from me... -_- * Rachel shakes her head faintly and says nothing, instead choosing to lean forward, kissing Chrys lightly on the lips with a tenderness that's surprising before leaning back. "It's me, Chrys. Please understand. If only I wasn't so...so...fucked up...if only... maybe if...if you give me time... I....Chrys...I can't...I need to get away..need to think....just need time to think......." * Rachel uncoils quickly and stands, turning and starting to dash away! * Chrys blinks, barely having time to react. "Rachel! Wait! Don't! I..." * Rachel is gone, the air whistling softly through the caverns, a testament to her disappearance... * Chrys starts to rush after, but stops after a few feet. "I...I understand...I should have never brought it up..." * Chrys takes the rose out of his pocket and drops it, walking off as it drops to the ground... >> And so the two part ways, Rachel disappearing into the night, away from the pub and Chrys, left to himself....the darkness of the caverns is all that remains, the white rose drifting slowly to the cold stone and resting there, bearing silent witness to the many changes.... >> END <<