One afternoon with Celesteine and Fallon

 By: Shinju Oe

DISCLAIMER: I do not own AR... :3 Tin and Leen does...but I can't help but write this because of Ban's little phrase... -,-* Just a little something...

Fallon watched leisurely as the maple leaves fall down from the skies – her secret pleasure.  She shifted her body to a more comfortable position under the large tree cradled by its large roots.  It is ten minutes to three in the afternoon before her usual training on the tracks.  The wind caressed her cheeks and she closed her eyes as she savored the lovely feel of peace.

What the hell am I doing?  I should have left this school and secluded myself somewhere…  It would be nice to stay in the mountains…being able to sleep like this...

A strange yet calming presence took her attention.  She did not make any sudden movements sensing that it is not hostile.  She opened her eyes slowly and were greeted by the bright sunny orbs of Celesteine Noctis de Beau, a junior Alter and a friend of Jin.  “What?”  She asked not minding the uncomfortable closeness of his face.

“It saddens me, sempai…to see you…alone.”  Celesteine tilted his face to the side smiling.  “Do you mind me joining you?”  He was observing her for a while now.  He was planning to take a nap in the library but caught her scent as he was passing by the hallways.  He stared at her stoic face, especially at those golden almond eyes.

For a minute, Fallon took in what he is wearing.  Stunning as ever…  She noted.  The golden thread used to weave such intricate golden carp designs on his black silk kimono is reflected by the strong rays of the sun making him look like a deity in the midst of autumn, his red umbrella on his shoulder.  The contrast of his body is dramatic.  Fallon always wonder why he shows up about her all the time.  The first time she met him was when Jin invited her to a bar.  “I do mind.”  She answered not moving.

Celesteine closed his eyes for a moment.  “Do you hate my presence that much, sempai?”

Fallon sighed, giving up.  She stood and was about to carry her bag when the guy took it away.  “Noctis, please give it back.”  She watched him float a few feet away, grinning.

“You are going to the stadium, am I right?”  He opened his umbrella and motioned as if offering to escort her there.  He watched her shook her head and he smiled at that but before he knows it, her face was inches away from him – her eyes golden and her hair billowing about her.  She is obviously annoyed.

Without a word, Fallon takes her bag and walks away.  After a few more steps, she turns and found him nowhere.  What is wrong with that guy…  Really…  She made her way towards the field and saw the headmaster doing his usually foolery.  She blushes.  She felt like turning back and leaving but her coach is already there just a few feet away from Allen Woodrow.

She seated herself on the benches and tied up her hair in a messy bun.  Just my luck…  Coach is going to check my improvement for the past week.  Argh! Why does he have to be here?!  She took off her sweat pants and shirt adjusting her red jersey and cycling shorts.  She started her warm ups.

TBC.