Authors Notes

Now I've gone and done it... I now have 3 stories to update, and if I didn't rethink about writing the other story, I would have F'ed myself up because I would have 4 GOD DARN STORIES TO UPDATE. But now I have 3. Don't worry I will update them 1 by 1. I just have a serious case of laziness. By the way, In case you didn't know…This is NOT a one-shot.

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Hope you enjoy reading it, I loved writing it!

By the way, I think its pretty OOC, but I have a reason for it!

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Sorry because this chapter is really short! Please forgive me!

By the way…Cliché alert!

I – Unexpected Confession

'Hope's Perspective'

Back in Cocoon, the Sanctum told everyone that Gran Pulse was 'HELL'. I'm inclined to disagree, because Gran Pulse is nothing I have ever seen before. It was full of exotic wildlife (that tries to eat you…sadly) and plants and trees. It was gorgeous.

But there is one thing I find more beautiful than even Gran Pulse.

Need I say more?

I am, of course…Referring to the beautiful woman standing in front of me right now with her gun blade in a readied stance.

To describe her, she has long, pink hair, very slim and fit…And has piercing, yet beautiful Sapphire blue eyes. Her name is Claire Farron, but she prefers to be called 'Lightning'. She is 21 years old although to me, she looks so much younger.

Me? I'm just your average 14 year old kid who got dragged into this whole L'cie thing with a bunch of adults.

A 14 year old kid with a crush on a woman of 21 years….

Life is not so forgiving is it? Why couldn't I fall for Vanille? At least she's closer to my age…But Noooo; I just had to fall for someone 7 years my senior.

My dad was 3 years older than my mother, when I asked her why she married my dad when he was 3 years older; she merely smiled and said,

"Hope, you love who you love… If you truly love somebody, you would not harbour any doubts whatsoever, you'll know one day."

I always thought that phrase was ridiculous because I never knew what it was like to fall in love…Until now.

I miss you mom….A lot.

Light's battle cry brought me back to reality.

What is happening, you ask?

She thought I was too weak and wanted to toughen me up, so she challenged me to a sparring match.

Not wanting to look weak in front of her, I accepted.

I sigh at my bruises; she isn't even taking it seriously. Whenever she gets close enough for a fatal blow, she just backhands me with her elbow or the butt of her gun blade. She's just taking it easy on me. But that could be to my advantage.

"Hope, if you daydream like that in battle, it could be your last!" She shouted at me.

I grit my teeth and readied a spell.

We've been sparring for a little bit…. Her pattern is getting predictable. First she would launch a feint and attack my side, followed by a volley of magic. After a few attempts at analysing it, I think I know how to beat her. I kept double checking her pattern until I finally have a fool proof method.

"Protect!" I shout.

I feel a shield of energy surround me and repelled her attack.

She jumped backwards and released a fire spell.

But I saw that coming and sent a water spell in the same direction.

It extinguished her fire spell and went straight to her.

It wet her and she looked genuinely surprised. She never expected that.

I sent a thunder spell at her and she looked shocked (literally).

Time for the finishing blow…

I sent an aero spell at her and sent her flying.

I savoured the moment of triumph, getting ready to heal my bruises.

But it was a victory short lived.

She was sent right off the cliff!

"Shit, Light!" I ran to her, ignoring my bruises.

But I was too late. She fell down and I quickly made my way down there.

By the time I got there, she was just lying there…peacefully.

Her head was bleeding and her whole body was bruised. It was more serious than my injuries.

I quickly put my hand over her chest, ignoring the hot feeling on my face.

Her pulse is very weak and faint.

I quickly pump cure spells into her. Holy magic was always my specialty.

After a little while she started to show signs of recovery. I sigh in relief and slump on a rock, exhausted. I got to healing myself and was about to drag her back to camp.

But everything inside me went against me dragging her back, especially my heart. So I picked her up…bridal style and took her back to camp.

Back At Camp

No one is worried at all? I thought in disbelief.

They all just shrugged it off.

Sazh merely said that since I was already done with her on the curing, she should be fine.

Snow of course, still found time to tease me.

"Wow, Hope! Did you propose to her? That would explain why she's passed out. Oh man! I can't wait to tell Serah! She's going to be so happy! Remember to send me an invitation on that day! OH, and good luck Hope, You're going to need it! By the way, ever need any advice…You know where to find me! I can't wait to see my nephew or niece…!" He winked and gave me his usual shit-eating grin.

He was, of course referring to the style I was carrying her. But I was too worried about her to bother about Snow.

I took her back to her tent and lay her on the makeshift bed.

It was then I chose to let the waterworks out.

"L-Light….I'm sorry, I didn't mean for this to happen…." I continued to cry.

Suddenly I could feel her stirring and I quickly shot up to check on her.

She slowly blinked and looked around.

She looked….lost and confused.

Don't tell me she….

She looked at me incredulously and asked,

"U-um, are you…Hope? Hope Estheim?" She asked slowly.

Its official…She has amnesia…to some degree.

She remembers my name though….Why?

"U-um Light, just call me Hope. It would be pretty awkward to start calling me Estheim." I faintly smiled at her.

"Light…?" She said incredulously.

I hesitated for a little bit before answering,

"Well, in case you forgot…Your name is Claire Farron. But I call you Light because…well, to some degree, you are my Light. So I found it fitting to call you that. And of course the fact that you told me to call you Light." I smile at her warmly.

"By the way, are you alright?" I ask her.

I felt another hand on mine and I looked at her.

She looks ready to cry.

"H-hope, I…." she trailed off.

I thought she was in pain or something and panicked.

"What's wrong?" I quickly ask.

The next thing I knew,

She hugged me.

To say I was surprised was an understatement.

When she pulled away…Well, I was merely enjoying how warm she felt in my arms. Too bad she pulled away.

I was so shocked and happy at the same time, I was speechless. I couldn't make any audible sound.

A blush made its way to her cheeks.

What happened next could very well have been the best moment of my life.

She took a deep breath…And looked at me.

That look could have passed as a loving look, one that only lovers would give each other.

"Hope, l love you." She said breathlessly.

With that, she closed her eyes… And kissed me.

Authors Notes

Sure, it's very OOC…But fear not, all will be explained in the next chapter! I'm sure you can tell it's rushed because i had to write it on a monday! a weekday! not only that...i have exams soon! so please bear with me here. Remember, reviews are appreciated! Oh and support for my C2 community is appreciated as well! Thanks a lot!