Noel loves Serah. Serah loves Noel. And they don't realise it until later on during their journey across the timeline.
Chapter 3:: Midnight Confessions
Rating:: T
Summary:: Hope proposes Noel and Serah stay at his apartment, for a good night's sleep and a proper meal. Noel sees this as an opportunity to confess to Serah.
Author's Note:: I thought that maybe it was about time that Noel tells Serah that he loves her. My fucking friends obviously don't want me to submit things for you guys! FFFFFFF-
Anyways I should stop rambling, here's the next chapter!
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Noel was acting strange.
Serah couldn't put her finger on it, it just seemed that when he was around her, he seemed... nervous. Something must be bothering him... Serah wondered as they wandered the streets of Academia. Serah wanted to see some of the shops before giving Hope the Chaos Crystal he needed, and Noel didn't seem to mind.
But the fact that something was bothering Noel made Serah worried.
He'd tell her what was bothering him, but now... It just seemed as if he wanted to lock this secret in a chest and throw away the key. She remembered how he told her about how Yeul was special to him, how him and Caius used to be good friends. But now, she was getting impatient. She wanted him to tell her what was bothering her, but when she asked him, he would just look away and say nothing.
"Noel, when are you going to tell me what's bothering you?" Serah asked Noel, as he was fidgeting with his fingers.
This time it was different.
He had looked at her this time. He still said nothing, but it was a slight change, she thought.
God dang it Noel! Just tell me what's bothering you!
"Nothing.." Noel answered then returned to fidget with his fingers once more.
"Okay then..." Serah replied, the tone of her voice telling him that she didn't believe him. "Well, let's go give Hope this Chaos Crystal.."
"Let's."
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As they both entered the Academy HQ, Noel felt as if he needed to distract himself. Maybe someone was missing something. Maybe there's a monster in Academia that he could hunt.
It then dawned on him that they had helped everyone in this god-damn city.
Dude, you need to calm down! It's just Serah...
Oh yeah, just Serah. That makes me feel a lot better.
"Noel, are you sure nothing's bothering you?" Serah asked her time-traveling companion.
Crap.
"Yeah. I'm sure." Noel replied.
Why can't you just tell her how you feel, Noel? Stop being such a coward!
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"There you two are." Hope spoke to the two time-travelers.
"Hey, Hope. We got the fragment you wanted." Serah spoke as she raised her palm to give Hope the Chaos Crystal.
After a few thank you's from Hope's part, he realised that Serah and Noel looked extremely tired, and looked a tad thinner than when he last saw them.
It was then that Hope offered them his apartment for the night, as he would probably be stuck at Academy HQ all night what with the New Cocoon Project still in the works.
"Hope, we can't. It's your home.." Serah exclaimed, feeling bad that they would be taking his apartment, whilst Hope would probably sleep on the floor in the largest building in the city.
"Please, I insist. You'll eat a proper meal and get a good night's sleep." Hope proposed.
"Well, okay..." Serah spoke, accepting the offer.
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Noel and Serah were busy settling in after wandering around - what seemed like - the whole of Academia searching for Hope's apartment. Even though he had given them directions, they were still struggling as it was a huge city.
While Serah was cooking dinner, Noel's mind was set on Operation: Love Game:
I love Serah, but why can't I just tell her? I mean, HOW do I tell her? I don't know what to do.
Sure, she's engaged to Snow. But I don't care. He just took off and did his own thing, didn't care about who he hurt. Serah needs someone who won't leave her. Someone like me...
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After Noel and Serah had finished their meals and cleaned up the dishes, they decided to watch a movie to pass the time.
Although, Noel couldn't stop thinking about the beautiful girl sitting next to her. She had changed into a blue sweatshirt with a dark blue pair of jeans which she bought in one of the stores in the Grand Avenue.
Serah decided to break the silence "You okay?"
"Yeah.. I-I'm fine." Noel replied. He was getting nervous.
And he got even more nervous when Serah moved closer to him.
"Are you sure?" Serah asked him, telling him it was obvious that he wasn't okay.
It's now or never, tiger.
"Well Serah... There's been something I've wanted to tell you for a while now.." He started.
Serah leaned in closer.
"Ever since we started time-traveling together, I thought you were beautiful..." The blush was present on his face.
"And in Oerba, I came to a realisation..."
"That..."
"I-"
He was interrupted by Serah's lips.
"I already knew..." She admitted.
"Y-you did? Was I that noticable?" He gasped, wondering how it could be so obvious.
"Part of me just knew.." She answered.
"Well... I love you Serah..."
"I love you too Noel.."
It was then that he crushed his lips against hers, whilst slowly lifting the sweatshirt over her torso.
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