Schwarz Mitternacht

Zell returns to his cot to lay down. He takes out a small piece of ledger paper and begins to write to his mother. Zell places a pencil to paper and forgets his troubles as he writes.

Hello Ma,

I hope you are well. Have the doctor's started your medicine yet? I miss you and dream of your meals at night, though the food here is good. The ladies can cook good, but it's still not as good as yours. I have been learning all I need to and made friends with one of the Generals. His name is Zechs Peacecraft and he is a legend from what I've heard.. But I can't wait to come home, Ma. This place, they treat the humans here worse than animals! It sickens me everyday, but Zechs has showed me how to sneak food to them. There's a little boy who I give my chocolates to when I see him.. But the General has taken him in, so he's away from some of the hell..

tsunade_sama888: I will write more to you, Ma. But I think I'm going to lay down, I need some rest. I love you, Ma..

Your son,

Zell...

Zell: *Finishes his letter and puts it into an envelope, writing out his home address before he puts it in mail bag. Walks back to his cot and lays down, groaning as his body yells at him from drinking.*

A group of soldiers walk in, including Seifer. Seifer spots Zell laying down on his cot in the corner.

Zell: *Sighs to himself, flipping over to his side.* (Can't they be quiet just once? I wish I had my own place..)

Seifer sits on the floor near Zell's cot, wondering what Zell's reaction will be.

Zell: Leave me alone, Klaus.. I don't want to hear about another jew girl you made clean up your shit..

Seifer: Klaus? Who are you talking about?

Zell: *Stiffens at Seifer's voice, closes his eyes tightly.* What..are you doing here, sir..

Seifer: I walked here with one of my friends.

Zell: (He's probably friends with Klaus, they both love to degrade the girls here..) Great for you, now will you let me be? I need to sleep off this headache.

Seifer: Are you hungry? You should eat something to soak up the hang over.

Zell: I'm fine, I need sleep.. *Nuzzles into his pillow.* Your friends are calling for you..

Seifer: I don't care. (He is...playing hard to get with me. I can feel it.) *He rests his arm near Zell's body on the cot.*

Zell: Please..I need time to myself, I need to think about..what happened.. *Moves away from Seifer as much as he can on his small cot.*

Seifer: (What the hell is there to think about?) *He scoffs and gets up from the floor to leave Zell alone.*

Zell: Wait..Can you do something for me? *Sits up slowly, facing Seifer.*

Seifer: What is that? *He leans against the wall to face Zell.*

Zell: Could..you bring food back here and we could talk...

Seifer: I guess...I don't know if there's any food left, but... *His voice trails off as he leaves to bring food.*

Zell: Even a roll will be fine, but if you mention it is for me then they will find something. They always make sure I'm fed..

Seifer waves his arm quickly, showing that he hears Zell loud and clear. Seifer disappears into the distance.

Zell: What have I done.. *Falls back on his cot, wondering if he made a mistake.*

About twenty minutes later, Seifer returns to Zell with a full tray of food including roasted pork and mashed potatoes.

Zell: *His stomach growls as the scent of food fills the room, quickly sits up.* Mmm! That smells amazing!

Seifer: They saved it for you. *He hands the tray and utensils to Zell.*

Zell: I told you, they always make sure to save me some. They love me! *Happily begins to dig into his food, forgetting who he is eating with.*

: Seifer: That should help your headache. So...what is there to talk about?

Zell: Huh? *Looks up, his cheeks puffed out from being full of food.*

Seifer: You said you wanted to talk, but I don't believe there's anything to talk about.

Zell: *Quickly chews and swallows his mouthful of food.* Can it wait till I finish eating? I do wish to talk to you, but it is rude to when my mouth keeps becoming full with food..

Seifer: I'll wait. (I wonder what he has to say to me?)

Zell: Thank you.. *Takes a few more bites before he looks back up at Seifer.* Would you like a bite?

Seifer: No, I already ate. (Is he serious? I thought he hated my guts.)

Zell: Alright, I never like eating infront of someone who isn't.. *Quickly finishes his meal, patting his stomach.* I could go for a few more rolls, but that will hold me over till supper..

Seifer: I'm assuming you're ready to talk...

Zell: Yes..I..had a talk with a good friend and..I think I..I'm willing to get to know you and give you a chance..

Seifer: Have you been able to remember anything about what happened?

Zell: I..remember bits and pieces.. I..remember t-touching you down..there, your face when you released.

Seifer: Is that all you remember?

Zell: At the moment, yes.. I am sorry.

Seifer: Do you like what you remember?

Zell: I do.. That's why I want to get to know you.

Seifer sits in silence for a few moments, speechless at Zell's words.

Seifer: Do you get off by calling me names or something?

Zell: Hm? I enjoy it, yes. But I'm hoping if I get to know you, you will prove my name calling wrong..

Seifer: Would you fool around with me again?

Zell: *Blushes playing with blanket on his cot.* I..would like to try.. I don't know if I'm ready for penetration yet, but I wouldn't mind 'fooling' around with you..

Seifer: Would you try fingering? *He says quietly, almost in a whisper incase anyone is listening.*

Zell: I..I could try it.. *Blushes harder, shyly looking up.* I am off today, but I'll have to work double tomorrow to make up for it..

Seifer: What are you trying to tell me?

Zell: I truly don't know.. *Chuckles softly.*

Seifer: You're playing hard to get with me, I'm sure you know. Let me be straight forward with you, I'll say what you wanted to tell me. You want to go back to my place...

Zell: Yes, I would like to get to know you more and it will be easier when we don't have to worry about people hearing.. Plus, I wouldn't mind sleeping on your couch.. It's much better then this cot..

Seifer: Follow me home, then. *He begins to leave, wanting to see if Zell would follow.*

Zell: *Grabs a few things before he follows after Seifer.* (I can't believe I'm doing this but I want to..Plus I get away for a night..)

Seifer watches calmly as Zell follows him.

Seifer: (He does want something, we'll find out.)

Zell: (I hope he doesn't see my blankey..) *Tucks his small baby blanket in his jacket to hide it as they walk.*

Seifer waits until they walk some distance away from the camp before he speaks to Zell again.

Seifer: Tell me more about why you decided to stop being so stubborn...

Zell: I had a talk with General Peacecraft and he told me I should give you another chance..

Seifer: You didn't want to give me a chance, did you?

Zell: I didn't know what I wanted.. But Ma always told me I should get to know someone before I judge them..

Seifer: There's something you should know about me too...

Zell: What's that?

Seifer: I'm very stubborn too...and it reared me up when you kept calling me names and pushing me away.

Zell: I've noticed.. *Chuckles softly as he catches up with Seifer.* I did enjoy callin' you names!

Seifer: You can call me more names later... We're here. *He walks up to the front door of his house and unlocks the door.*

Zell: Do..you think I could use your shower? I need to bathe..

Seifer: Go ahead. *He allows Zell inside and shows him where the shower is upstairs.* It's on the right.

Zell: Thank you.. *Walks up the stairs and to the bathroom, setting his things down on the sink before he begins to undress. Setting his baby blanket down on top.* (He has a nice bathroom!)

Seifer follows Zell into the bathroom, not taking any notice to Zell's belongings before he unzips his fly to urinate.

Zell: Oh! *Jumps a bit as Seifer walks in, blushes lightly as he steps into the tub and turns the water on.* I see Piss-man is back..

Seifer: I've been pissing all day from being drunk the night before.

Zell: I haven't yet.. Oh wait... *Sighs as he releases into the tub before he puts the plug in to stop the water.*

Seifer: You pissed in my sink, now you've graduated to my bath tub.

Zell: I did? *Chuckles as he lays back in the tub.* Next it will be your bed, Piss-man. (I hope he doesn't loook at my stuff..)

Seifer: Yes, you did, and I was too drunk to stop you. *He moves to the sink to wash his hands. He notices Zell's belongings.* What's this?

Zell: I'm sorry, I'll wash any dishes that were in there.. *Freezes when Seifer finds his stuff, the blush returns to his face.* It's nothing, just my things..

Seifer: Don't worry about it. *He refolds Zell's belongings, still not taking notice of the blanket.*

Zell: (Oh thank god, I'd never live that down.. Plus I don't want anyone touching it, it's close to falling apart..) I will be done in a few minutes, I don't take long baths..

Seifer: Really? I was going to join you...

Zell: H-huh? Oh..Okay, that's fine..I can take a longer one then.. *Moves over to give Seifer room.*

Seifer: (Maybe seeing my body will help him remember...) *He casually removes his clothing to join Zell.*

Zell: *A flash of Seifer sucking on his neck, shudders at the memory and touches his neck.* (I still feel it..)

Seifer: (I didn't realize how...short he is, yet he's still masculine. I like it.) *He moves to stand in the water, allowing his body to brush slightly against Zell.*

Zell: *Shivers at the feel of Seifer's skin against him, the memory still fresh in his mind.* Y-you have a nice tub..

Seifer: Tell me what you're really thinking. *He turns to face Zell as water rolls off of his muscles.*

Zell: I..remember you kissing and sucking my neck. *Looks away, remembering how Rufus's muscles moved while he was thrusting into Zell's hand.*

Seifer: I believe I left some marks behind. *He inspects Zell'ss neck and points out several red marks.*

Zell: I'm lucky our uniforms cover them.. Please, let them be.. *Shudders at Seifer's touches, his body starts to blush red.*

Seifer: Are you embarrassed? *He moves closer to Zell and breathes against his lips.*

Zell: A bit.. *Pants lightly as his blush grows, his body starting to slowly get aroused.*

Seifer: You seem to miss my touch. *He carefully touches Zell's chest.*

Zell: I do.. No one..has ever gotten me like this so fast, ohh.. *Moans softly as he arches up into Seifer's touches.* Can you kiss my neck again?

Seifer: I can do that... *He licks Zell's neck before kissing it again.*

Zell: Mmm.. Why..do you make me so hot this fast? Ahh! *Gasps in pleasure as Seifer finds his hot spot on his neck.*

Seifer: You loved men all along. *He gently bites Zell's neck where he'll moan.*

Zell: Oh g-god! *Cries out in pleasure, his cock grows half hard against Seifer's stomach.* I..never felt this for any man before..

Seifer: They don't know how to turn you on like I do. Look at this cock of yours... *He gently rubs his body against Zell's growing cock.*

Zell: Mmhh! S-seifer, please.. I need more, show me how good you are! *Looks into Seifer's eyes with lust, shyly thrusting up against him.*

Seifer: What would you like me to do? *He begins to stroke Zell's cock.*

Zell: I-I don't know.. I want to feel you! *Wraps his arms around Seifer's neck, pulling Seifer closer to his body and grinds into Seifer's hand.*

Seifer: I'll help you. *He pulls Zell against his body and gropes Zell's firm ass.*

Zell: Uhhh! *Begins to pant heavily as he keeps rocking against Seifer, moaning softly as his ass is touched.* You...feel amazing!

Seifer: I'll help you feel me. I'll finger your ass... *He presses his index finger against Zell's aroused entrance and slowly rubs his finger against the ring of muscle.*

Zell: Ohh..I..be..gentle please.. *Gasps at the feeling of Seifer's finger, his opening clenches tightly.*

Seifer: I'll be gentle...but I need you to relax. *He presses his finger slightly harder against Zell's opening, allowing his finger to work Zell's muscle loose.*

Zell: I'm trying...It just feels weird, oh...*Takes a few deep breathes as he tries to relax and let Seifer's finger in, his cock softens a bit.* (It's him..I'm safe, he'll be nice..)

Seifer: I'm in already... *He slowly pushes his finger further inside Zell and smiles when he finds Zell's prostate. He gently rubs his finger against Zell's sweet spot.*

Zell: Ahhhh! S-shit! *Moans out loudly as red hot pleasure runs through his veins, clenches tightly around Seifer's finger.* W-what...was that? Mmm!

Seifer: That's what makes male on male sex feel so good... *He slowly inserts a second finger to carefully stretch Zell out.*

Zell: It's..so damn...ahh! *Cries out as he begins to try and get Seifer's fingers in deeper, wanting to feel more pleasure.*

Seifer: I think you're ready for me. But having my cock inside of you is going to hurt more at first...

Zell: I..I can try.. Please be careful.. *Looks down, hating how scared he feels.*

Seifer: I'll let you guide your pleasure, this time... *He turns off the shower water and exits the bath. He sits on the edge of the bathroom counter, showing off his fully erect cock.* Slowly put your weight back on my cock and use the counter for leverage.

Zell: Um..o-okay.. *Steps out off the tub, blushing as his hard cock bounces with each step.* Do you want me facing you? Or..

Seifer: Face your back to me...It won't be as intense if you were to face me. Use your weight to fall back slowly against my cock.

Zell: O-oh..Okay, can I face you next time? *Blushes hard as he turns around in front of Seifer.* Can you hold your cock still? *Moves into position, spreading his cheeks so Seifer's cock can get to his tight opening.*

Seifer: We can try something different after this. It's your first time being taken willingly. *He holds his cock in position and breathes heavily in anticipation as Zell's body moves closer to him.*

Zell: Alright.. You feel so hot.. I'm going to sit on you now. Ohhh.. *Groans as he begins to slowly sit down on Seifer's hard cock, gasps in pain as the large head breaks through the tight ring of muscle.*

Seifer: You have it...just relax. *He reaches around to Zell's chest to play with his nipples.*

Zell: Ah! It's h-hard when..you do that, it m-makes me tighten! Ugh! *Whimpers softly as he takes more of Seifer inside, biting on his lower lip.*

Seifer: I can't help it. You turn me on. *He kisses the back of Zell's neck and moans as Zell takes in more of his cock.*

Zell: Uhhh...*Groans in slight pain as he takes Seifer in fully, pants heavily as he gets used to the feeling of being filled by Seifer's cock.* You..keep throbbing in me.. Does it feel that good?

Seifer: You're still so damn tight, and you have a really nice ass. *He gropes each of Zell's ass cheeks and squeezes them.* Oh, yes...

Zell: I'm g-glad it pleases you so.. I'm going to move now.. *Takes a deep breath as he holds onto the counter, using it to help him start to move. Shudders as he moves till just the head of Seifer's cock is in before me sits back down on it, letting out a cry.* Ohhh!

Seifer: There you go, Zell, use that perfect ass of yours to please me. *He pants and slowly rocks his hips into Zell.*

Zell: I..uhh I better get pleasure too, Piss-man! *Starts to move faster, the burning pain starting to go away.*

Seifer: You will. *He rolls his hips to rub his cock against Zell's prostate.* Do you like being filled by me?

Zell: Ahhhhhhhhh! T-there! Again, please sir! *Moans loudly in pleasure as he begins to move faster on Seifer's hard dick.* I love it!

Seifer: I told you I'm the best at fucking here. Yes...fuck yourself on me. *He rolls his hips sharply, wanting to hear Zell's pleasure.*

Zell: Oh you are, oh yes.. Harder, fuck me harder! *Cries out loudly in pleasure, reaches an arm behind him to wrap around Seifer's head. Pulling him against his neck, his mouth open in pleasure.* Bite me..Mark me as yours!

Seifer: So demanding... *He marks Zell's neck and kisses Zell's lips hard. He pumps his throbbing cock deeper into Zell's needy ass.*

Zell: You like it, I ohh..I feel you throbbin' so hard in me! Uhh, you're going to make me.. Ohh! *Moans over take his speech as he clenches tightly around Seifer's manhood, throws his head back in pleasure as his voice shakes the room.*

Seifer: Am I going to make you release? I want to see you come, hell yes...Can you do that for me? *He reaches over Zell's body to stroke his cock into submission.*

Zell: S-s...Ahhhhhhhhhhh! *Screams out in pleasure as he releases hard into Seifer's hand, his body shakes from the force of his orgasm.*

Seifer: Yes...Zell. *He bites down on Zell's shoulder, marking him as he releases his seed inside Zell.*

Zell: Ohhh..That was..wow.. *Pants heavily as he leans back against Seifer, riding the high of his release.*

Seifer: I'm assuming you enjoyed that... *He gives Zell a few slight thrusts with his now soft cock.*

Zell: A-ahh..*Whines softly in pleasure at the thrusts, clenches tighter around Seifer.* I..did, very much so.

Seifer: I love hearing your moans. They really turn me on...and this body of yours... *He smirks against Zell's shoulder as he runs his releasae covered hands across Zell's chest.*

Zell: Mmm, you have nice moans too. Oh, are you trying to make me hard again? I think I need a rest before we go at it again.. *Chuckles softly.*

Seifer: No, you deserve some praise. Do you want to go back to my room?

Zell: Mmm, I like this praise. And yes, I would like to see your room and lay down on a real bed for once. *Looks back at Seifer and gives him a shy kiss.*

Seifer: Will you stay the night with me?

Zell: Yeah, if you don't mind. I have morning rounds though.

Seifer: I do as well. We can go in together. *He gently slides Zell off of his cock and grabs two towels for both himself and Zell.*

Zell: Ugh..I hope it doesn't always feel like this after.. *Smiles as he takes the towel and wraps it around his waist before he begins to gather his stuff, hissing as he walks.*

Seifer: It will get better after we have sex a few more times. *He gathers his clothing from the floor and wraps his towel tightly around his body.*

Zell: I can't wait for that, walking tomorrow is going to be fun. *Shakes his head as he follows Seifer, not knowing where to go.*

Seifer: You'll be carrying the pride of knowing that I had sex with you. *He smirks slightly and heads out of the bathroom to lead Zell to his bedroom.*

Zell: You are so full of yourself, what if I said you sucked? *Chuckles as he limps after Seifer, holding on tightly to his stuff.* (Crap..If I'm sleeping with him, how can I hide blankey?)

Seifer: Then, it would be a lie because I know you enjoyed it... *He leads Zell to his bedroom at the end of the hall, opens the door, and reveals a room undecorated except for a queen sized bed against the far wall of the room.*

Zell: Maybe I'm just a good actor.. *Smirks at Seifer as he walks past him and into the room, hides his sadness at how empty the room is.* Your room is very clean..

Seifer: I don't like any extra furniture in my room...

Zell: Oh, your bed looks comfortable! *Walks over to it and sets his things down on it before he starts to dry off.*

Seifer: It's just what I need at night. *He removes his towel and opens his closet to dress in a pair of knitted black long johns.*

Zell: *Finds his pair of gray long johns with holes in the butt and pulls them up, begins to go through his small pile of things.* (I need to buy a new pair of these, I look like a poor runaway.. Hmm, where did I put my book?)

Seifer: Are you looking for something?

Zell: My book, I like to write in it at night. *Bends over to see if maybe it fell, showing off the sad state of his long johns.*

Seifer: You have a hole in your long johns...

Zell: I know, I..have many but I don't have enough to get a new pair yet and these are still good.. *Blushes as he finds his book under the bed.*

Seifer: They're just long johns, no one else is going to see them except for me...

Zell: Very true. *Lays his stuff down next to the bed, but hides his blanket under the pillow he plans to sleep on.*

Seifer: So...do you think I'm sexy? *He lays on the bed and crosses his arms under his head.*

Zell: I think the fact I had sex with you should tell you that.*Chuckles softly as he lays down next to Seifer, letting a hand fall on Seifer's chest.*

Seifer: I just like to hear it from you. *His ego beams as Zell's hand touches his chest.*

Zell: (I can blow his ego up so easy.. This is going to be fun!) Then you are very sexy, sir.. *Traces his fingers under Seifer's pecks.*

Seifer: Mm...Is that what you think of me?

Zell: You are very fit.. As well as sexy, your chest is amazing.. *Looks up at Seifer with a grin before he rests his head on Seifer's hard chest.*

Seifer: Thank you... *He smirks at Zell, loving the attention Zell is giving him.*

Zell: You're welcome.. *Nuzzles at Seifer's chest, sighing as he relaxes fully.* I love your bed..

Seifer: You look tired. *He rests his arm on Zell's shoulder.*

Zell: I am.. *Waits till Seifer looks away and grabs his baby blanket from under the pillow, hiding it under him.* Your bed is puttin' me to sleep..

Seifer: I usually take a few minutes to fall asleep. Go ahead...

Zell: I usually fall as soon as my head hits the pillow. *Chuckles as he kisses Seifer's chest, his hand stroking his blanket.*

Seifer: Good night, then...

Zell: *Closes his eyes as he comfort strokes his blanket, falling asleep at Seifer's scent and warmth.* (I'm glad I gave him a chance..)

Almost two hours later, Seifer suddenly jolts awake with sweat drenching his hair. Seifer tries hard not to hyperventilate before he gets out of bed with his knees shaking. Seifer begins to mindlessly pace the room, holding his head in his hands, and feeling like a caged animal. Seifer yells out and rips at the door knob, removing it cleanly from the door.

Zell: *Quickly sits up at the screams, looking around to see if they're being attacked. Looks in shock at Seifer with the door knob in his hand.* (He's..gone crazy!) Um..Seifer?

Seifer: What? *He turns around suddenly, forgetting Zell was even in the room.*

Zell: Are..did you have a nightmare? Come, sit down with me..*Holds on tightly to the blanket still in his hand, getting comfort from it at the sight of Seifer's still frantic eyes.*

Seifer: Why the hell am I out of bed in the first place? *He lays back down in bed next to Zell and pulls out a hand gun he keeps under his pillow. He aims the gun at a shadow he sees from the light filtering in through the hole in the door from the broken door knob.*

Zell: Seifer, stop this! You're going to hurt someone! *Reaches out carefully and places a hand on top of the barrel of the gun, making it lower.* You had a bad dream or something, I woke up and you ripped the doorknob off.. (This..must be how his mind deals with the horror he does everyday..)

Seifer: F-fuck...I think someone's coming after me.

Zell: No one is here other than me, Seifer.. No one is after you, now please... Lay down with me, let me make those thoughts go away.. *Lowers Seifer's hands till they touch the bed, carefully tries to take the gun out of Seifer's hands.*

Seifer: What...yes. *He drops the gun onto the bed and rests his hands against the sheets.*

Zell: Good..*Takes the gun and sets it on the floor with his other things before he wraps his arms around Seifer to help him lay back on the bed, forgetting the baby blanket in his hand.*

Seifer: That's...why I don't keep furniture in here. I've shot my own furniture, thinking it was moving.

Zell: Does this happen often? *Tries to comfort Seifer by rubbing his sides, softly kissing his neck.* You should talk to someone about this..

Seifer: It happens almost everynight...Who would believe me? They'd lock me away in an institution.

Zell: I would.. And maybe General Peacecraft can help you, he has done much for me and I'm sure he will be willing to help you.. *Strokes Seifer's chest, making the blanket rub against his chest.*

Seifer: Even then...I would be discharged from the army if I told a general.

Zell: *Sighs, holding Seifer closer.* I just want you to be safe, this isn't healthy for you..

Seifer: Who gives a shit if I'm healthy or not? I'm here to serve the Aryan race and to kill all jews.

Zell: I do.. And if your not healthy then you can't do that, can you? *Sighs as he pulls Seifer closer to him, stroking Seifer's chest with his blanket.*

Seifer: I'll do this until the day I die. *He watches Zell stroke his chest.*

Zell: (Crap! My blankey still in my hand..But it seems to be comforting him as it does me.. I wish I could help him, I don't want him doing this when it hurts him this much..) I'll be here to help you then..

Seifer: I don't...need any help.

Zell: Everyone needs help.. *Keeps lovingly kisses Seifer's neck, rubbing his abs now with blankey.*

Seifer: (I don't want to argue with him right now...) Sure. *He rests his hand on top of Zell's head.*

Zell: You're still tense.. Just relax with me, feel me touching you..Kissing you..

Seifer: I'm usually tense all night. *He moves his body to try and become comfortable.*

Zell: That's not good, you're not getting the rest you need.. Here, lay on your stomach..*Unwraps his arms from Seifer, laying his blanket on the other side of him.*

Seifer: What are you going to do? *He rolls onto his stomach for Zell.*

Zell: I'm going to help you relax.. *Crawls so he's straddling Seifer's legs and begins to massage his back.*

Seifer: Will this work? (I hope this works...)

Zell: It should, it always helped me.. *Begins to knead at Seifer's shoulders, frowning at all the knots.*

Seifer: Hey...You're pretty good at this. *His body slowly relaxes at the magic of Zell's hands.*

Zell: I had to learn, it helps my Ma fall asleep through the pain..*Smiles at the sight of Seifer turning to goo, moves to Seifer's neck.*

Seifer: If you weren't in my bed...I would be paying you.

Zell: You can pay me by having a good night sleep.. *Chuckles softly as he leans down to kiss Seifer's shoulder as he keeps making him turn into goo.*

Seifer: Mm...feels good. *He slowly closes his eyes as his body relaxes.*

Zell: I'm glad.. Just let this put you to sleep..*Keeps kissing Seifer as he moves down Seifer's back, getting rid of all the knots.*

Seifer: *He notices a small ragged blanket he's not familiar with on his bed.* Is...this your blanket?

Zell: *Blushes hard, his hands freeze a bit before he starts again.* Y-yes, it is all I have left of my Father.. He gave it to me on my first birthday, I can't sleep without it..

Seifer: Oh... *He suddenly falls asleep, not able to stay awake long enough to finish his sentence.*

Zell: (Wow, I was sure he was going to tease me for that..But I think I can stop now..) *Lays down next to Seifer, grabs his blanket before he holds on tightly to Seifer.* If you have a nightmare, I'll be here for you..

That evening at Zech's home, Zechs nervously paces through his living room. Denzel comes down the stairs when he hears Zechs walking.

Zechs: (Why am I so nervous? It's just my family, I..guess I want them to be proud.. And I hope she likes the ring I picked out, I..will ask her to marry me tonight..) *Keeps pacing, playing with the small box in his pocket.*

Denzel stares curiously at Zechs and signs to him, asking why he's so nervous.

Zechs: Oh, Denzel.. *Sighs as he motions for Denzel to sit down.* My family is going to be here any moment.. And they are bring a girl for me to ask to be my wife tonight.. Now I'm sorry but I won't be able to.. spend as much time with you this week.

Denzel signs again. "You mean...like how Hilde wanted to marry me?"

Zechs: Yes, I will hopefully have a wife son.. I used to have a crush on her when I was your age, but I went off to war to prove myself to her and...she found a husband.. But he has passed.. *Sighs as he sits down next to Denzel.*

Denzel nods in understanding. He pats Zechs's shoulder to comfort him and smiles.

Zechs: Thank you, Denzel.. You will still have your bed downstairs, but at seven after supper. I'll have to ask you to stay down there till morning.. I give my servents more freedom than most..

Denzel shakes his head in agreement and asks in signs if he will still be able to cook. He shows Zechs with his little hands how much he loves cooking and using the oven.

Zechs: Of course, I know how much you love it.. *Smiles and pats Denzel on his back.* Now, why don't you go and clean yourself up.

Denzel shakes his head and jumps happily off of the couch to bathe himself.

Zechs: After you're finished, go into my room. I have something on my bed for you. *Smiles softly as he watches Denzel walk off. Decides to do a last minute check on the house.*

About thirty minutes later, Denzel shyly walks down the stairs, wearing new clothes Zechs placed on the bed for him. Tears well in Denzel's eyes and he runs his fingers across his brand new tan plaid sweater vest and white dress shirt. He touches his new and neatly pressed pants and rubs his new shoes together at the sole, making them squeak.

Zechs: *Look over at Denzel with a soft smile.* You look handsome, Denzel. Why are you crying? *Walks over to Denzel and wipes his eyes.*

Denzel carefully wipes his eyes, careful not to stain his new shirt with tears. Denzel looks up at Zechs and signs, asking why Zechs would buy such nice clothes for him, being a jewish boy.

Zechs: Because I see as a bright young boy who has been through hell, not just as a jew.. I make sure all the ones under my care are well taken care of. Now come, let me brush your hair..

Denzel takes Zechs's hand and allows Zechs to lead him for his hair to be tended to.

Zechs: *Takes him to the girls bathroom and grabs a brush before he begins to gently brush Denzel's sandy colored locks.* You haven't done this is awhile..

Denzel shrugs his shoulders, showing that he forgot how to groom his hair from being in concentration camps for such a long time.

Zechs: How able I get you aself grooming kit, you will be starting to needing to shave.. *Smiles softly as he gets out all the rats.*

Denzel nods carefully as Zechs combs his hair. He watches Zechs in the mirror, taking note of his technique.

Zechs: (He misses male bonding so much.. Maybe I cansee if we can have his Father transferred here, I have a favor I can cash in..) There, you're all done. You look ready to go to a wedding.

Denzel smiles in approval as a small glass bottle catches his eye on the sink. He picks up the bottle and runs his fingers across the geometrically shaped bottle, wondering what it could be.

Zechs: That was my aftershave.. But I gave it to the girls, I don't know what they have filled it with now. *Sets the brush down fills a glass with water, still nervous.*

Denzel nods in amazement, not ever knowing what "aftershave" could be. Denzel places the bottle back down on the sink and stares at the bottle from afar, loving how the light refracting causes the bottle to appear blue and green.

Zechs: *Chuckles softly.* When I get you your grooming kit, they'll be a bottle just like that in it. (Even if I have to buy it separate.*

Denzel smiles and looks back at Zechs and signs. "Do you think Hilde will recognize me being dressed up?"

Zechs: I think she will grow to love you even more, she will want you to marry her now. *Pats Denzel's shoulder and smiles, stiffens when the doorbell rings.*

Denzel's eyes widen in excitement. He touches Zechs's arm to wish him good luck with his family.

Zechs: Thank you, Denzel. Why don't you go to the girls and tell them start lunch.. *Pats Denzel's back to have him move.*

Denzel nods and happily runs out of the bathroom to find Tifa.

Zechs: *Sighs, readying himself to see his family for the first time in two years.* (I can do this..And I hopefully will have a wife tonight..) *Smiles softly as he walks up to the front door.*

Zechs slowly opens the door, knowing his parents and his future wife await on the other side. Zechs pauses and licks his lips from nerves, hoping this day will end well.

~Muhahahah! We're evillllllllll!~