Disclaimer: We already know I don't own this game, so let's just skip that part. To read this and enjoy it, it would probably be a good idea to first read Seraph's Wings chapters one through sixteen. Then read this story, and once you're through you can go on and read chapter seventeen. And by the way, this story has nothing to do with a certain song of the same title.

She sat alone, taking deep calming breaths. She could still see his eyes, sad and pleading as they gazed into hers. She could still feel his arms around her, with such a nervous yet loving touch. His words echoed in her mind. They were like a catchy song that a person finds humming without realizing it. No matter how hard she tried, she could not run from them. He had said them, and she had known in the first moment he allowed the words to escape that they were real. She gazed at her small hands and wondered how many times she had touched him without realizing the effect it had on him.

The first time she saw him, she thought he was incredibly handsome. The scar, the thought, was the sexiest part about him. Nida was quick to warn her of the man's reputation, and she soon lost feelings for the scarred warrior. When they all thought he had died, her heart broke. She hardly knew him but still she mourned the loss. It was especially hard since Rinoa, whom had quickly become a friend, was harboring feelings for him. It was meeting Irvine that made everything change. Here was a guy that not only was handsome, but also had an interest in her. He was a bit of a flirt but once they started dating he toned it down... or so she thought.

I don't know what to do, she thought. I tried convincing myself that I wasn't getting a crush on Seifer again, but... he finally loves me back. Hyne help me. I don't know what to do. She thought again about what he had said to her. She remembered the look of anguish he gave her when she could not return the words. It gave her a horrible feeling in the pit of her stomach. He gave me his love and I treated it like dirt. I'm such a horrible person. She chocked back a sob. Dear Hyne, what have I done? She wished he was here with her now. She needed his strong arms to hold her. Without knowing what she was doing, she cried out:

"Come back! Seifer, please come back! Seifer!" But no answer came. She was alone; horribly alone, and it frightened her. Tears streamed down her face.

"Selphie!" She glanced up in surprise. Fujin and Raijin entered her room, sucking in air quickly. They looked like they had been chased by a T-rexaur. She wiped away her tears.

"Is everything okay, guys?"

"Must... come... help us...," weezed Fujin. Fear took a sudden hold of the spunky girl's heart. There was one missing among the posse. Oh, no! Please don't let him be hurt!

"What is it? What's happened? Where's Seifer?"

"He's gonna jump, ya know!" shouted Raijin.

"What?" shrieked Selphie, her mouth dropping open in horror. Hyne, please don't let him do it! He can't leave me now! He just can't! New tears traveled down her face. "You guys just left him?"

"We had to," answered Fujin. "We had to find you."

"Me?" Selphie blinked in surprise. "Of course. I would be the one to help, wouldn't I?"

"Then... you'll help?" aked Raijin.

"Of course I'll help! I won't let Seifer die! I love him too much." She blushed as she openly confessed what was in her heart. Fujin and Raijin smiled knowingly. "I love him, you guys," she said again. "And now that I know it, there's no way I'm going to let him leave me here all alone. Come on!" She raced out the door, Fujin and Raijin quickly following behind her. Seifer... it's because of me you want to die, isn't it? Please live, so I can tell you how sorry I am. And how much I love you, my white knight.

Except for me

Note: By the way, that song was written by me. Unbelievably, I made it up on the spot. You can go and read chapter seventeen now.