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AshexBalthier

Sentences in italic are the thoughts of Ashe or Balthier.

What happened: Balthier heard Ashe say she loves him. Ashe thinks he doesn’t love her, but that’s not true. However, she ran away. Will Balthier follow her? And what will happen if he does?

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Why did I have to say that? Why?! No, wait, that isn’t the right question. The question is: why did he have to hear that?

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Balthier still stood on the deck of the Strahl.

So I heard it correct. But why did she run away? Is it because she thinks I don’t love her? No, that can’t be it. On the other hand, if it isn’t that, then what can the reason be? Aaargh!! Women!! I just don’t understand them.

She cried. I saw that. Should I go after her? It’s my fault after all. Yeah, I think I’ll do that.

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Ashe stood in a corner of the engine room, crying. Suddenly, she heard something. Someone. She heard footsteps. Someone was coming. Who?

Not Balthier. Please, not Balthier.

But it was him. She saw him, looking around. Was he looking for her? She was hiding behind a large fuel tank, so he couldn’t see her. Ashe moved a little more backwards.

Beng!!

She had pushed over a metal tub with tools. Balthier had heard that. He turned around and saw her. He walked towards her.

“Do you have a moment?”

“… no…”

“Wonderful. This way. It’s a bit too noisy in here for a normal conversation.”

She didn’t know why she followed him. Balthier led her to a small room. Ashe walked in. Balthier followed her, and then he closed the door.

“So, are you going to tell me why you’re crying or what?”

“That’s none of your business.”

“You think?”

“I know.”

“…”

“Stop looking like that!”

“…”

“Let me go!”

“You are not going anywhere.”

“What?! You… you…”

“Yes?”

“… pirate!”

“Well, guess what, princess. I am a pirate.”

“Balthier, I’m getting sick of this conversation! Now for the last tome: let me go!”

Balthier didn’t move an inch. Ashe now really lost her patience. She raised her hand and slapped him in his face. He didn’t move for a second, then he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him. Then he put his arm around her and kissed her firm.

What in the world am I doing? No, this is good. God, this feels good.

After a few seconds, he let her go. They both gasped a little.

“Are you mad?” Ashe whispered.

“No.” Balthier answered, then he kissed her again.

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A/N Another story finished. I hope you liked it. I loved to write it actually. I'm planning to write a sad story with BalthierxAshe. It seems like I'm good in writing sad stories. Well, we'll see, I guess.

If you'd like to leave a review or something, that would be wonderful. I f you don't, then I thank you for reading the story anyway. Thanks a lot to OceanSapphire, MidsummerNiteDreamer and Adema for the reviews.

To be continued in the story 'Can't let you go'.

Lots of love,

Lenneko-chan