I'll Be There (KH/FF fanfic)

Chapter 13: Ah, young love

Chapter 13:

Though Cloud's words had concerned you greatly, you decided to push them away since today was your brother's wedding. You had been properly introduced to Lightning, who was beautiful but aloof and greeted you with a mere nod of her head, as well as Vanille who seemed as hyper as Yuffie but much MUCH gentler. Vanille ran towards you and enveloped you in a hug before giving you a big smile. You noticed she had an Australian accent, unlike Stella.

"We're stepsisters, Stella and I," Vanille explained. "My mother married her father eight years ago. She's the best sister I could ask for! And I'm sure having you as a sister will be awesome too!"

Lightning kept her stern face and looked off into the distance. She didn't seem like she was enjoying all of this chatter.

Suddenly, a tall man with blonde hair walked into the room. "Hey, you must be _____! Noct's sister, right?" he said, holding out his hand. "I'm Snow. We're gonna be walking down the aisle together!"

You blushed a bit. "Um..."

"Not literally! We're just being paired up for show! Plus, I'm about five years older than you." He corrected himself, noticing the awkward atmosphere that had suddenly filled the room.

You laughed and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you, sir!" you said, noting his comment on being so much older than you.

"Heh, Noctis was right about you being a joker," he said, rubbing the back of his neck.

"We better get changed. The ceremony's in three hours," Lightning said. Those were the first words that had escaped her mouth since you'd met her.

"Alright, see you girls later!" Snow announced, giving the three of you a small salute before walking out the door.

"Later!" you and Vanille called out to him.

"Sorry he's such a pain," Lightning apologized. "I've known him since I was five. He's engaged to my younger sister, Serah. I told her she could do better..."

Vanille simply giggled. "He's not so bad, Light!"

"You haven't known him as long as I have," Lightning protested with a small grin.

"C'mon, _____, let's get dressed and then I'll help you with your makeup!" Vanille offered.

"Oh, that's okay, I can do my own..." you said.

"Nonsense! I won't have it any other way!" Vanille said. Maybe this girl was more like Yuffie then you had thought...

You zipped up your one-strapped, lavender dress and silver high-heeled sandals and wobbled out of the changing room. You were never too skilled at walking in heels and hoped you could get accustomed to these by the time the wedding started.

"You look gorgeous, ______!" Vanille breathed, putting her hands to her mouth. Lightning nodded in agreement. "Here, I'll do your makeup now! Close your eyes!"