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"They're coming for us."
A sigh. "I know. It's only a matter of time now."
A nod, and a joining of hands. "I'll stay with you to the last."
"Make me a promise?"
"Anything."
"Find me in the next life. So we can be together. Try again."
A gentle embrace. "I swear it. The next life, and every life after."
A soft smile. "I love you, Lea."
I sit up in my bed, staring out my window. Again. That same dream. His hair as golden as the sun, his eyes as blue as the skies, and his voice is just as beautiful as ever.
I can't remember when I starting having the dream. It's been a constant in this life. Almost every time I sleep, it's the same.
"Axel?" my mother's voice comes through the door, followed by a soft knock, "You awake, sweetie?"
She opens the door and pokes her head in. Upon seeing my blank stare, she gives me an understanding smile.
"The dream again?" she asks.
I nod, ruffling my bedhead. She approaches me, and wraps me in her arms.
"You'll find him, baby." she reassures me, "You made a vow, right?"
"Yeah."
* * * *
"What's got you so mopey today?" my best friend, Zexion, asks as we walk through the halls at school.
"I dunno." I try to be nonchalant, and give a shrug, "Just kind of feels like I'm losing a race lately."
"A race?" he raises an eyebrow.
I wave my hand dismissively. "Not exactly. Maybe I worded that wrong. It's just... I feel..."
He gives me a look. "Stop that."
"Stop what?"
"You're doing it again." he points at my face.
I touch my face. "Doing what?"
"That spaced-out thing. Like you're somewhere else. Quit it. It's creepy."
I chuckle. "Sorry."
There's a commotion down the hall. Some yelling. Two figures start running towards us. Or rather, one is running while the other seems to be getting dragged along.
"Demyx." Zexion rubs his head as though he has a sudden headache.
I smile.
"Hey guys!" Demyx beams when he reaches us, "I got a new friend!"
"Leave the poor kid alone, Demyx." my slate-haired friend chides, "He looks like he just ran a marathon."
My eyes trail to the small blond next to Demyx. He's trying to catch his breath; leaned over, hands on his knees to steady himself. He looks up, and our eyes meet.
I run my hands through his golden locks, staring into his sapphire eyes. Our bare chests heave with the effort of breathing. He takes my hand, kissing my palm.
"I love you, Lea." that sweet voice tells me the words I love to hear most.
I smile, and give a soft kiss to his lips. "I love you too,-"
"Ventus." I whisper the name before realizing it.
"What's that?" Demyx's voice pulls me from my thoughts.
"Huh?" I look around. School. That's right, I'm at school. "Sorry, I uh..." I glance at the tiny blond again, and a blush comes to my cheeks. "I have to go. Books. And school. Yeah."
I run off before anyone can stop me, but I can't seem to stop the grin that's spreading across my face. I found him. I finally found him!