Cid In The City

A fan fiction I created like 7-8 months ago on another forum I hang at. I finally decided to bring it here, breathe some life into this section, y'know. Hope you guys like.

Any constructive comments are appreciated.

I'll start off by posting one chapter. ^_^

C H A P T E R 1

Cid was sitting in his chair, reading a book when he heard a shout. "Cid, the van is here!" Excited, Cid jumped from the chair and rushed downstairs. When he got there, he saw his mother getting together his suitcases. A man was at the door, tapping his foot impatiently.

"I haven't got all day lady. I have to pick up me wife at six." The man said in a thick, scottish accent.

"I hear ya, just hold on. Cid, please help me out here." His mother said.

"Of course Mum. Sorry" Cid apologised and helped out. Being very happy about his scholarship to a college in New York, Cid was very absent minded in the past few days. After the suitcases were packed neatly and stacked, Cid stepped forward and kissed his mother on the cheek. Asking what that was for, Cid replied asking if a son can't kiss his own mother. Blushing, she grabbed her son and hugged him.

"I'm so proud of you. Look at you, going off to college. Ya did more than anyone in this family."

"Aww mum." Cid blushing "If it weren't for you and Dad, I could never get this oppurtunity."

"And that's why you better get a degree or else we'll kill ya." She said seriously and then changed her tone "You studied hard and did ya school work. You always looked ahead to better things. You got here on yer own. We played only a minor role."

Cid very red now, bowed his head to the ground. While he was really happy that he was going off to college, he felt guilty about leaving his father and mother to manage the family farm on their own. He started off to speak his thoughts but his mother cut him off.

"Do not worry about the farm. Your father and I will manage. We're not invalids." She said looking understandingly at Cid.

"But -" Cid started off "But who'll look after the financial fundings and such? Your eye-sight is somewhat failing and Dad can't read."

"We've taken care of that. Your cousin Mike is really good with numbers and such. He'll manage that area, besides, he's been bugging us to give him a job for like, forever."

Cid, reassured that Mike, who also went to college and did good but decided to come back and help his family, was taking over from him. Finally readied, he got his suitcases and headed off to the door.

"Oh yeah. Send Dad my love." Cid said.

"I will. And study hard." Cid's mum said "Yer Dad and I spent some money for you to take the exam. We want results."

"Don't worry Mum. You'll see 'em." Cid replied soothingly. He rushed back, pecked his mother on the cheek. Looked at his mother one last time and rushed through the door.

"Finally." The taxi man grunted.

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The van was rushing through pack of cars on the highway, with the speed looming threatingly at the limit. "This man must really be in a hurry." Cid thought. He watched the other cars pass by through his window. Everything felt like a dream to Cid but he knew when he step off the plane and onto the land of junk food and 'liberty', he know that will be the moment. The moment when everything begins to come together and it won't feel like a dream anymore.

They arrived at the airport. After unloading, Cid thanked and payed the man and took a look at the schedules. His flight wasn't due to leave until the next hour. Going into a line and verifying his flight and everything, Cid began to relive the moments in his mind from when he took the test till now. He remembered how nervous he was waiting to go into the classroom to take the exam. While waiting, he met three other students who were taking it as well. They all shared in his anxiety and were talking about their goals in life. The invigilator opened the door and looked around. "They're supposed to five children taking the exam. Why am I only seeing four?" She wondered. Thinking it best to ask, she questioned the four children if they saw another person who is supposed to be taking the exam with them. All of them replied no. At the moment a boy rushed through the entrance of the facility breathing hard. He had white neck-length hair and pale skin. His eyes were gray and cold.

"Sorry about that Ma'am. I missed the bus on my way to the village and had to run the rest of the distance." He said panting and weezing.

"Very well. Now that all five of you are here, we can now take the exam. Come on inside." The invigilator said staring at the boy.

Three of the children went inside but Cid stood there staring at the child. His clothes were ragged and had numerous stiches in them, both shirt and trousers. Missed the bus? No, Cid doubted that highly. It was then the child's eyes set on his and Cid knew those weren't kind eyes. He felt as those he and the boy knew each other and at the same time didn't. It was like fate had played a hand at the day's meeting.


What did you think of the first chapter?

I dont have time atm, in classes, i will read it at home.

I read first few lines, here are some tips, "Of course Mum. Sorry" Cid apologised and helped out, like there we know he apologised so you dont have to remind us again that he apologised. Helped out? thats a wrong way, Cid apologised and helped her, would be a better way.
the next line you are introducing the guy, os start off in a new paragraph, not in the same one.

the rest at night :D

Yay! A reply. THanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind. I'll post up my next chapter. Remember I did all of this already but im not too sure if you would have seen progress XD

Cid In The City

Chapter Two


Both of the boys stared at each other for what seem like eternity. Neither of their gazes flinched from each other's. It seemed as though they were having some type of internal fight and both were struggling to come out on top. Suddenly, the invigilator barked "Are you two lovers!? Get in here!". Both were startled and finally dropped their gazes but the pressure was definitely there. Even the invigilator felt it and became wary of the two in case there was a fight.

Cid took a seat in the middle of the class and sat down. The necessary stationery such as pencil etc. were stationed at their desks. Cid being bored, started to play aroung with them. At that moment, the boy passed Cid. It was like a spark ignited and Cid jumped from his seat.

"Excuse me! This ridiculous behaviour between you two is unacceptable!" the invigilator angrily said "One more outburst like that and you will not take be taking this exam!!"

Cid snapped back to focus. He was surprised when he found himself standing up and was even more surprised when he saw the boy right in his face.

"Didn't you just hear what I said?" the invigilator snapped "Sit down!"

Cid, not hearing what the invigilator said before sat down, knowing if he did not take this exam, his parents would string him up on a tree and go KKK on him. The boy decided to take his seat at the back of room, in the same row as Cid. Cid could've felt his cold, relentless stare at the back of his head but ignored it. "Come on Cid, this is shit. You doing an entrance exam for heaven's sake. Settle." Cid said to himself in order to calm hiself down. The invigilator then explained the rules of the examination.

"This is the college entrance exam into the facility of Unlimited Talent of Arts, which has recently opened in New York City. You five students, each chosen from different schools by your senior teachers, and by paying a fee will be taking this exam. If score over 75% in this exam, you shall be entered into the college, if you do not, you will not be entered. Simple as that. To the exam now. The exam will be three and a half hours long. It shall have four sections, in which all questions in the first three sections are compulsory. The fourth section contains optional questions in which you can choose what you want to answer. The sections are as follows: English Language, Mathematics, English Literature. The fourth section is: Computer analysis; Art; Basic Mechanical Engineering. When the papers are handed out to you, you'll ten extra minutes to review the questions. During that time you may start the paper. I wish you the best of luck."

The papers were handed out and when Cid received his, he face turned into a irksome smirk. "These questions will provide no threat to me. I can do this!!". Wanting know what his 'nemesis' perceived of it, he decided to chance a look behind at him. He couldn't see his face because he had already started the paper. His face was almost touching the paper, he was that focused. "Damn." Cid thought to himself "He really wants that scholarship. He may be not that bad. I'll try to make up with him later". With that said, Cid started working on the paper.

Three and a half hours later. Put all pencils, pens and stationery on the desk. The exam is over. Everyone had pretty much finished an hour before and had either gone to sleep or gazing in deep thought. Either way, they didn't pay the lady much attention. After everyone got outside the room, they began to chat animatedly about the paper. Everyone was confident that they did well. Cid was no different. He looked through the window and saw outside that his father was waiting for him. He turned around and saw the boy, again, looking at him intensely. Determined to finish this, Cid walked up to him.

"Hello there mate. What's yer name?" Cid asked

The boy simply stared at Cid as though he was an Eighth wonder. Cid could not hide his irritation but he gritted his teeth and asked again.

"Hey mate. I asked your name." Cid said as politely as he could.

The boy finally replied "Drew". And with that he sauntered off towards the exit without looking back. When he passed through the doors, a gale of wind passed by, making the other students say it's cold and deciding to wait for their lifts in the Lounge but Cid stood there in wonder. When he got outside, Drew was nowhere in sight...

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"Hey Dad. I met a bloke today." Cid said to his father. He and his Dad were going for a little drive through the forest area near the family farm. His father was at the wheel.

"Oh really. What about him?" Dad asked.

"Nothing much. A weird one he is."

"Weird? Did you even get a name?"

"Yeah. It's Drew. Anti-social he is." Cid said bitterly.

"Well, a scholarship was up for grabs. The tension does get to people you know son." Dad said smoothly.

"Nah. It's different." Cid maintained his ground "While everyone else was chattin' their mouths off, he comes in panting like a seaman who've seen the Loch Ness." Cid fixed his seat belt. "Nearly got kicked out of the examination too."

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!!!!!! The car came to a sudden halt. Cid's father pressed his foot on the brakes so hard, it seemed as though the mechanism itself were about to break. Cid's father face was screwed with anger and his jaw was set. Cid uncertainly looked around at his father. He gulped at the terrifying figure before him.

"What did you say?" Cid's father spoke in a barely audible whisper.

"Umm, dad -" Cid was very nervous. "It was a - a joke. Just a joke father..." He ended off lamely.

"... A joke. You call that a joke?" Cid's father suddenly moved to his side and slapped Cid around his head. His hands were heavy "Don't ever, ever joke around me with something as important as that. I'm clear?"

"Yes sir."

Throughout the rest of the drive, Cid said nothing at all. His father was a man who meant well and cared for his family deeply, but when it came with money, ignoring the fact he couldn't count, he never risked anything, even if his wife was who dealt with it, he always made her double check everything. He was very unwilling to pay for the exam to begin with. He only managed to be convinced by Cid's school principal, Cid's constant nagging and finally, his wife's intervention. His wife's word he trusted. No one else's. His faith in her was resolute. Cid, who at the time was still startled by his father. "Good thing I lied. Had he known I really came close with being disembarred, he probably would've killed me there and then and hide my body deep in the forest." Cid though so very frightenly and decided it would be best to choose his words carefully from then until the results came back. The drive home was very forlorn, at least in Cid's opinion.


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"Back at home already?" Cid's mother greeted them "I thought you were planning to drive around longer? I haven't even finshed dinner yet." Cid kissed his mother and sat down in a couch in the living room; he heaved a loud sigh. His father, who had just kissed his mother came inside and found Cid breezing. He looked at him incredously.

"Boy you. Get yer ass upstairs!" He thundered "Wash yer hands,come back down and help yer mum with dinner."

"Yes sir!" Cid was scared to get his father angry again and scurried upstairs as fast as he could.

"Dear, something wrong?" Cid's mum inquisited. Cid's dad grunted "No". He then said he going by the 'brook' to cool off, noting it was mighty hot. It was fall in Scotland and he's hot...


The sound of something hitting a board was all you could hear in the Jule's home. It was awfully silent and Cid meant for it to be that way. He didn't feel like talking at it all. Earlier that morning, he imagined the home to be filled with animated talks about the exam but after what happened in the afternoon, Cid felt as though he messed it up. His mother who was boiling rice watched his son every now and then. She looked at the way he chopped the vegetables, and would then look at his face. Deciding the silence must end, she spoke.

"Alrighty then. Let me have it?" She asked.

"Have what? The knife?" Cid honestly had no clue and held out the knife to his mother.

"Boy, don't let me scorch you with this boiling pot," She picked up the pot threatingly. (Writer's note - Seems as though a temper issue runs through the family xD) "What happened today?"

Cid sighed and fully explained what happened today. Both the exam and car incidents. When he was finished, he looked at his mother uncertainly. She didn't seemed impressed at all but she didn't look angry either. She sighed, walked foward to Cid and ruffled his hair affectionately.

"Cid, Cid." She said "I can't believe you did what you nor what you told your father. I can't say I'm not dissapointed."

Cid felt ashamed and bowed his to the ground. "Sorry Mum."

She tilted Cid's head up and winked at him "But I would've done the same thing and lied to him. Your father can be a wild beast when he wants to. His friends gave him the nickname Baby Loch Ness." She chuckled.

"He ever roared at you before?" Cid asked.

"Heck no." She replied, pretending to be affronted "He knows better that I would stab and throw his body in the lake. He would never risk it!" She chuckled again.

Cid felt alot more happier than he felt all day. His mother, while having a bit of a temper just like his Dad, she always cheered him up when he was down. The woman was Cid's heart and he Cid loved her unconditionally. "Well, what you're looking at" She said suddenly "Continue chopping the carrots,". "Right. Sorry.". Cid apologised and began chopping the carrots but his mother interrupted him again.

"Oh yes! By the way, Nina came by today, but you had already gone."

"Shit!" Cid exclaimed. He cut his finger when he heard the name Nina. HIs mother exasperated and told him to wash his cut, that she'll deal with the vegetables. Cid went to the bathroom and turned the faucet on. He let water go over his cut finger but he never turned off the faucet. All he could think about was Nina.

References

KKK - Ku Klux Klan. I am not racist, I'm simply using their actions as a metaphor in my story.

Sorry for the super duper long wait. I totally forgot this XD Chapter 2. I'll post chapter 3 later on in the week. This reminds me though, I can get tips from Adam.

epic story man, i really love the concept and the idea.

you guys should read this, you will learn a lot from it.

hah, thanks. I plan on asking Adam some Scottish traits when he comes back. But thats only if I decide to continue. I stopped at Chapter 7 because I got bored. =\

wow this is nice :D you have to post chapter 3 soon

Wow, nice comments I'm getting. Glad you like. Here is chapter 3 mates.

Cid In The City

Chapter Three

All three of the Jules are together at the dinner table. Cid's father came back a little before the dinner was finished. He apologised to his wife for his rude and sudden behaviour. "He seem rather calm now," Cid thought but at that same moment, his father set his eyes on Cid. Cid felt scared but then his father gave him a nod. Cid at first was a little startled at first. He took it as a "I'll-deal-with-you-later" type of nod but then he looked at his father's poise and expression. There was no anger or contempt showing, just calm and peaceful. Cid then realised that this was his father's way of telling him sorry, his way of "apologizing". Cid nod back to show he understands. His father saw it, grinned and told him to help fix the table, and then joked about if he wants them(father and mother) to eat on the floor. Both Cid and his mother chuckled. It was nice for them to have their father back to his senses because they knew he loved them and he knew they loved him back.

Throughout the dinner, Cid's mother and father were contemplating on Cid's needs and wants if he got the scholarship to the college. While talking about this, Cid raced through his dinner like a beast who hasn't eaten for days. Before they could even reached a conclusion, Cid had already finished his dinner. They were only halfway through their plate. Cid's mother commented.

"Great Merlin!" Cid's mother exclaimed "If were you going to wolf down your food like that, you might as well go out and eat with the wolves."

"Ha ha Mum. Your puns are still lame." Cid laughed

"But I say is true. You're just like your grandfather Vorg. Raced down his food like a bullet." His mother said.

"They named him rightly so don't you think dear?" Cid's father popped in "What is your reason for being a scottish wolf Cid?"

Cid thought their puns were extremely bad and lame,heck everyone thought so but he ignored it and answered "I'm meeting up with Nina at the Circle later this evening. She'll want to know how the exam went." He said it rather uninterestingly but he couldn't fool his parents. They looked at each other, then Cid roared with laughter. His father continued his assault on Cid.

"You sure about that?" He started "You might end up puking on her than rather tell her about your day."

"Knowing that stomach of yours," Cid's mother joined in "You might puke half-way through your chat."

The two of them continued to catch a fit. While Cid did find it funny in a way, their jokes did have truth. Cid had a very bad stomach. Whenever he would eat fast and then go and do something active such as play a sport or even talking, he always threw up his food. His parents told him he inherited his grandfather, Vorg, traits. It isn't something he thought of proudly and he usually ate a slow pace so his food could settle but tonight, he had to meet Nina, even if it meant puking mid-way in their date.

"Oooooh. Lookie here dear," His father was relentless "He is serious. He really wants to puke on her."

"Uh-huh," His mother replied "They should puking a sport. You're so good at it, you'll be a legend, ha ha ha."

The laughter continued. Deciding he couldn't take it anymore and that it was time, he told his parents bye (They didn't hear him, guess why ;]) and walked through the door. When he left the gates of his home, he could still hear the laughter. "Such a merry couple they are," he thought with a smile and with that, he hurried to the meeting place.


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It was seven o'clock when he reached the village circle. Nina hadn't got there yet. Cid decided to sit on the edge of the village fountain and wait for her. He was thinking what words he should choose to say to her as there was something else he wanted to tell her. He and Nina were childhood friends and grew up on separate farms. While they're families were rival farms, the competition was healthy and friendly and both families were close with each other. Cid had liked Nina very much since they were toddlers but was unsure if Nina would return those feelings. As time passed by, those feelings developed very strong and Cid still did not know if Nina liked him still. Chances were that Cid might leave Scotland to go to America to go to college, but he didn't want to leave without telling Nina how he felt. Tonight was his chance.

"Cid!" A voice shouted out in the darkness.

"Nina! I nearly thought you weren't coming," Cid went to greet her.

"Really? You think I would do something like that on you?" She asked, her pose somewhat stiff


"Err - No. Nothing like that. I was only joking." Cid chuckled nervously. It was the second time he lied today but lying to Nina felt different to Cid than lying to his father. At the moment, the village circle light came on. It was a beautiful sight to behold the lime-green rays of light shining down on the fountain and the circle. The romantic feeling that was there by the fountain was the main reason why dates were held at the Circle. Cid, who could now see Nina clearly in the light. Nina's beauty seemed to multiply in lights in the Circle. Nina was seventeen years of age. She had fair skin with hazel eyes. She had back-length, brown hair. She had a good body as well; firm, medium sized breast, good hips with a nice behind. Cid goggled at the elegant figure before him. To him, it was like seeing a goddess he could only read about in fairy tales.

"Umm, Cid. You 'kay?" Nina asked uncertainly.

Cid snapped out of the trance. "Yea, yea. Sorry about that. It just seemed as though you looked extra beautiful in the lights, thats all." He ended off lamely and with his head bowed to the ground. His face was turning red.

"He he he. Haaaaaaa, you always have your way with words." She said winking at him "Thanks."

Cid felt as though someone put him in an oven. He was feeling really hot and he was really blushing. "Y - Ye - Yea."

Nina pretended not to notice Cid's apparent "dilema" and changed the subject "Yea, so how the exam went?"

Cid was thankful for the question as it seemed to help him a recover a bit "Yea, it went smooth. Want to hear more?"

"Sure."

Cid used this as an oppurtunity to settle down and get ready for the real reason he called her there. He told her what happened from when the exam began, including all the questions he could've remembered to when it ended. Nina was impressed with the way Cid handled the exam and was happy for him to get a chance to go to college.

"Lucky you." Nina said. "I'm really happy for you."

"Yea. Thanks Nina." Cid thought this was the chance "Umm, Nina, I got something to tell you."

"Okay. Give me it."

Cid took a deep breath and cleared his mind. "This was it. She must know." he thought in his head.

"Umm, Cid. You're going to tell me or not?" She asked seeming a bit impatient now.

"Yea right." Cid took a deep breath "Nina, for a long time now, I've had these feelings, and throughout the years, they have developed so strongly that I can't hold them in anymore," He thought he was going good and decided he could do it "Nina... I'm in - *hurl*

Shit! That was all Cid could think. It happened. What his parents predicted actually came through: He puked. Nina manage to avoid being vomited on but she found it funny.

"Cid. You rushed your food down, didn't you?" Nina said rather knowingly. She knew all of Cid's traits. As a matter of fact, she knew Cid like a book.

"Nina, I'm - *hurl*," He puked some more. Nina, who thought it was getting rather late took this as her cue to leave.

"Okay Cid." Nina grinned "That's my time. Good night, and don't rush your food next time." She teased. And with that she skipped her way home. Cid was left stranded still puking by the fountain. By time he finished, he realised that Nina was gone. Feeling dissapointed at the lack of success he had that night, he slowly walked home.

"Damn you Vorg..." Cid said venegefully


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Two weeks passed since that unfortunate incident with Nina. Cid was very heart broken about his failure to tell Nina his real feelings and when he got home that night, his parents made it no better. When they heard about Cid's messed up night, God, did they bawl! They were laughing so hard and loud that a village guard who was doing night patrol around their area had to intervene and told them to keep quiet, that they'll wake up the villagers. After that incident, to keep his mind off things, Cid worked extra hard in doing chores around the farm. It was difficult but it kept his mind off Nina so two weeks passed without anything special until the day exam results came back. His mother, who did a daily check of the mail saw the address of an envelope sent to Cid. She gasped and called for Cid's father.

"Ryan! Ryan" She called

Ryan, Cid's father who was in the shower came rushing out of the shower thinking his wife was in trouble. He was very amusing sight to behold: Soaking wet and half naked with a towel around his waist. "What yer shout for me?" He grunted.

"I was always thought you looked sexy in a towel," She said winking at him "Call for Cid. Shout as hard as you can."

"What fer?" Ryan asked walking forward to his wife.

"Just yell for the boy." She was getting impatient but she was focused on her approaching husband.

"Hmmmm, I'm not going to yell unless you tell me why?" Ryan replied in a nagging voice, getting so ever closer.

She sighed "Cid's results came back. Now yell!"

Ryan did not seem perturbed at all. As a matter of fact, wasn't paying even the slightest attention to what she was saying. When he got to her, he grabbed her hand.

"Lemme tell you what," He said in a suggestive tone "Leave the mail here. Cid's doing barn work right now so when he comes back into the house, he'll head to kitchen for a quick snack. He'll then see the mail on the table. Until then ~~~grrrrr," He put his face into her neck and was 'biting' her "Until then, you join me in the shower?"

She giggled "Are you fer real? Now?"

"When do you think I mean? Get yer ass up those stairs woman!" He growled and squeezed her ass and made her let out a little yelp, and ushered her up those stairs, giggling all the way.

Cid had just then finished the barn work. Just as his father predicted, he went straight to the kitchen for a snack.

"Hmmm, where's Mum and Dad?" He wondered. He then noticed the mail on the table "What's this?"

He picked up the mail which was encased in manilla envelope. When he saw the address, he froze like a statue. The results had come back.


Reference - Vorg -Vorg in Russian means wolf. This family and their puns, lol.

nice story read it and had only one problem in this part:

"Knowing that stomach of yours," Cid's mother joined in "You might puke half-way through your chat."

I don't think this is a major problem but i think "chat" for me is not the appropriate word, IMO id doesn't sound right. Try "conversation".
Really nice story there. He just puked in her face. I lol'd there. xD

Glad you like it mate. And thanks for the tip. I really gotta work on my expression and vocabulary. I suck at those. ._.

Chapter 4 mates:)

Cid In The City

Chapter Four

It was like time paused for Cid. The results came back. All Cid had to do was open the envelope and see if a bright future was inside but Cid felt constricted. Something wrapped tight, very tight around his intestines. He was nervous, and rightly so; his parents spent some money on him, not to mention everyone expected good of him. He didn't want to let them down and he couldn't let himself down.

The letter was still in his hand and he had yet to open it. Cid thought something was missing but then it came to him. It wasn't something that was missing it was more like someone. "Mum. Dad. Where are you?" he said out loud. No answer. He said so again but only a bit louder. Still no answer. "Where the hell are those people?" Cid wondered but at that moment he heard something. Wait! He heard it again. He pricked his ears and had his hearing to its most sensitive. "Ohhhhhhh. Right there..." It was a woman moaning. Cid felt the colour drain from his face. "Please tell me they're not doing -" He started off but was cut off by rough grunting. It was a man's voice. Cid slowly began to back away, ready to burst through the back door of his house when he heard a big SPLASH!

"Oh Ryan, you clumsy man *giggle*" Cid's mother said girlishly "All the water's gone. We are sooo exposed, ha ha ha!"

"Oh well. I was getting sick and tired of water anyway. I prefer doing it dry!" Ryan exclaimed.

Exactly what he did after is unknown as Cid ran through the back door and straight outside. He had enough "noises" for one day.


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Cid decided to visit his best friend Law who he had not seen before the day of the exam. Law and Cid knew each other since they were ten years old. They met in a bathroom at a Scottish middle school (Writer's note - Weird coincidence ;)). As they grew up together, they realized they had the same likings for almost everything but there was always one thing they had a deep and unwavering passion for: Art. While their passion was a tie, they're skills were not. Law just being the natural, talented little artist he is, while Cid... well, Cid tried xD.

Cid crossed the road and walked through a tiny gap leading up north from his farm's direction. He then turned left and walked straight ahead until he saw a little cabin by a lake. It was there his friend lived. Not as fortunate as his friend, Law lived this way for pretty much most of his life. His father, the breadwinner of the family lost his life in a car accident some twelve years before. After that, everything went downhill for Law and his mother. Eventually, Law's mother became an excessive drinker. To feed her addiction and because she had no job, she became a sex worker. Law, while he has not proud of his mother, he is fond of her and helps her out when he can. He does side-jobs and balances his school work in-between. Cid continued to walk up to the wooden cabin. When he got close enough, he saw what seemed a young man with what seemed like a sketch pad in his hand. "Definitely Law," Cid chuckled.

"Law!" Cid shouted. The figure, which was in a chair sitting down jumped. When he looked behind him, he grinned.

"Cid matey. How are ya? How the exam went?" Law asked excitedly, walking up to meet Cid. When they met up they hugged each other and kissed on the cheeks (Writer's note - ...Okaaaaaaay xD)

"The exam went fine," Cid said "Got back my results today."

"What!? Did you passed!?" Law obviously excited for his best friend seemed as though he was going to wet his pants.

"Ok. Hold it there buddy," Cid said in an effort to calm down his friend "I haven't opened it yet. I wanted to do it when, when err, my parents were less busy."

"Oh. I get you," Law getting the drift of what Cid was saying "Well, they should be done now." Law grabbed Cid's hand "Let's go!"

Cid held up Law "Wait. It can wait. After all, I did come to see you. What were you drawing?"

Law looked at Cid. He really wanted to know the results but after all, just like his friend said, he came down to see him. He even requested to see his drawing. He couldn't disappoint.

"I was drawing a picture of the lake. Been trying all week. I think I got it just about right," Law said confidently. They walked up to where Law was sitting. Cid took up the drawing and what he saw made him gasp. The drawing was brilliant. Law had in the detail of the lake's ceaseless surface. It had such flow that it seemed animated. The shading was superb. Cid found it hard to believe that his friend drew it but then Cid double take; this was Law he was talking about.

"This is abso****ing-tastic!" Cid exclaimed (Writer's note - I got this word from the series Dexter. Dexter's sister uses this word almost all the time.)

"Really?" Law asked.

"Yea. It's great. You're sweet!"

All of a sudden Law flushed a deep red and bowed his head to the ground, twiddling with his fingers (Writer's note - Sorry to keep interrupting but this is really weird - Hinata?) Cid, now realizing exactly what he said started to flush a bit as well. Cid meant something completely different than what Law interpreted.


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A long silence followed and none of them had move, not until a voice shouted out in the distance.

"You two look like lovers, behave yourselves and snap out of it!" A woman said.

"Mum!" Law shouted out and he went out to greet to his mother. Judging from how she looked, Cid deduced that she came back from a night job. When she got with Cid, she greeted him. Cid did the same but when she got close enough Cid saw that she must have had a rough night. The heel on her right stiletto was broken in half; her shirt was all torn and a piece of her bra was ripped and it smelled dingy; she was wearing no undergarment and her short skirt had tear on the left side, and to top it all of, she had red bruising on the side of her face, and it was as Cid concluded "Very, very recent." She and the two boys entered the cabin. Law's mother sat down on a wooden chair and felt her face. She then asked Law to go and get the ointment for her face. When Law scurried off to the medicinal cabinet, she looked at Cid with a strange look that made Cid really uncomfortable.

"Sooo, you did the exam," she started off "How did it go?"

"It went smoothly. Actually, I got back my results today and decided to bring back Law to open the letter with me," Cid replied. He noticed that the woman's jaw was set and her eyes were twitching: She was showing contempt.

"Okay. That's good," She said. She put on a smile but her eyes was contrasting. The eyes were absolutely cold. Cid noticed and raised his eyebrows. He was confused at why Law's mother was behaving so towards him now. She always had a good-natured attitude towards Cid, often joking that her son and Cid are closet lovers.

Law's mother looked Cid. She studied his face and picked up the hints that he showing. Cid demanded to know what was going on and she had no choice but to answer it. She took a deep breath.

"I really envy you Cid, You and your family." She said "But I'm so glad that Law has a friend like you." Obviously not wanting to continue the conversation, she shouted out for Law and asked if he found the ointment yet. Law came out with it and handed it over to his mother. She applied it to her bruise and then told Law to fix her up a spot of breakfast. Law readily obliged: He really adored the woman.

"I'm sorry Cid, but I'll have to borrow L for a while," She said. The hard feelings were no longer there "Hope you don't mind Cid,"

"No no. Not at all. I'll come back later," Cid said and he walked out the cabin.

Cid walked back the same path he walked earlier to reach Law's home. While walking through the tiny gap, Cid began thinking about what Law's mother said about envying his family, and himself. It left Cid to wonder how much people were jealous of him and his achievements when they say they wished well for him. He didn't like the thought of it but it was possible truth and he'll have to face it later. To take his mind off such thoughts, he focused on the results of the exam. He jogged the rest of the distance home.
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When Cid got home he saw his parents sitting at the table kitchen, staring intently at the letter. They motioned at Cid to hurry up and open the letter. Cid readily obliged. He took a deep breath and opened the envelope. Cid read the purple, emblazoned words on the letter out loud.


"Dear Student,

This letter contains the results of the entrance examination into the Unlimited Talent of Arts College. The pass mark is eighty per cent overall. Have you gained or pass this mark, you will gain entrance into the facility. Your results are as follows:

Cid Kevin Jules

English Language - 91%
Mathematics - 94%
English Literature - 74%

In the fourth section, you were allowed to choose one of the following questions: Computer Analysis; Mechanical Engineering; Art. You chose: Computer Analysis.

Computer Analysis - 100%

Overall percentage - 89.8%

Congratulations, you have been entered into the college of Unlimited Talent of Arts! Enclosed in a separate letter are validation..."


Cid read no more. He couldn't believe it. He passed! He glanced at his parents; his mother eyes were teary while his father had his chest buffed out and smiled proudly at his son. He was going to college. And without a doubt, Cid thought, that this was one of his happiest moments in his life.


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"Okay Cid, tell me what you want." Cid's mother was smiled at him.

"What?" Cid said non-pulsed. Cid was sitting in a couch reading a book his father gave him as a present. His mother was standing over him in an apron. She was baking a pie.

"You did great in your exam, you must want something."

"Well..." Cid was thinking about having a chance to talk with Nina but what could his dear Mum do about that.

"How about a big party?" His mother proposed "We'll have it the night before you leave so that it sticks with ya."

"Ok. That'd be swell mother!" Cid would've been happy about prospect of saying one last goodbye to all the people he grew up with but he really didn't care about most of them except for some, but even they couldn't compare to the want of telling Nina how he felt.

As if she read his mind his mother said nonchantly "If I were you, I'd use this chance to confess to Nina."

Cid jumped up and kissed his mother. Trust her to know what I need was what Cid thought. His mother was happy to see her son so enthusiastic and decided to pop in some extra advice.

"Remember your curse Cid. Do. Not. Eat!" She said in a fake, ominous voice.

"Ha, ha. Very funny Mum but I think I'll be taking your advice this time." Cid replied. This was going to be his last chance of confessing to Nina and he was not going to let anyone or his 'curse' screw it up. It was all or nothing and Cid knew it. "Nina, just wait a bit longer..."





Hope you enjoy it:)

All caught up :)
Im lovin the story so far, maybe if you edit it some more you could publish it or something.
it has a great plot so far and i cant wait to see what happens in the next chapters
And theres no title to this story? lol

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Originally Posted by Don!Lusive

All caught up :)
Im lovin the story so far, maybe if you edit it some more you could publish it or something.
it has a great plot so far and i cant wait to see what happens in the next chapters
And theres no title to this story? lol

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Thanks mate. I don't know about publish it. I'll just focus on improving it some more:) And yeah, there is a title:
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5746/...overpictur.png

I just don't title the chapters. Thanks for the feedback mate:)

Oh yea.. cid in the city didnt even see that xD

CHEESY STUFF SPOILER!

Cid In The City

Chapter Five

"Cid, help me with lifting this table please," Cid's father requested. "Sure thing Dad," He replied and together lifted the table off the ground and placed its correct position. The Jules were getting ready for the party that they were going to host for Cid that night and things were going very smoothly. Cid, not wanting to be left out of the action and because he had nothing else better to do decided to join in with the work. Cid's childhood friends took part in the preparation. Law also helped and was the head decider in the landscape, where as how to put the tables and so on. Cid's mum was in charge of the cooking of the food along with the women while the fathers were in charge of getting the furniture and so on. Cid was very excited and couldn't wait for that night to come. It was his last chance to speak with Nina and couldn't help but get jumpy at certain moments. He nearly cause an accident in which the wooden chair leg nearly crushed Nate's big toe while they were lifting it. Nate was one Cid's closest and longtime friends. It was quite heavy and Cid was relieved nothing happened. Though he was to see Nina that night, he got a surprise earlier that day.


"Heya Cid," A voice called him from behind. Cid was lifting a broad, heavy plank of english willow with Nate. It was to serve as a resting for the plates and drinks.

When Cid heard, he jumped suddenly and the plank of english willow from his end crashed down on his foot. He swore very, very loudly to the point eveyrone working around in the area heard him. His mother heard him and stuck her head out of the kitchen window.

"Cid! Watch your tongue!"

"Sorry Mum. Plank fell on my foot," Cid replied somewhat shamefully. He then turned around to face the person who greeted him. It was Nina, who was looking quite amused. His heart was beating very hard.

"Didn't know you were nasty Cid," She said with a light giggle "You need to be careful with words. At the very least, you didn't had to say it out so loud,"

"Yea. Sure, I'll remember that." Cid very embarrased now had his head looking down in shame. "It was just that I jumped when I heard you from behind. Real jumpy today." He said lamely.

"Oh. Sorry about that," Nina said apologetically "Why are you jumpy? Excited about tonight?"

Cid didn't want to tell her truth about as to why he was jumpy so he decided to go with the flow. "Yea. Tonight is gonna be a blast. Can't wait," He said sincerely "But why are you here?"

"Your Mum asked me if I wanted to help out with the food so I said that I'll come. Didn't want to be left out on this party." She said with a little wry smile. "Well, I'll leave you men to your task. Later Cid."

"Later Nina," Cid said replied looking at Nina's brisk walk, taking in the sight of her motioned hips and the up-down motion of her butt. "What a magnificent," sight he thought. He then noticed his mother sticking her head of the kitchen window, looking at Cid. When Cid caught her attention, she gave a grin and a wink and disappeared from sight. Cid looked on in wonder.

'Hey mate. Was I totally ignored just now or what?" Nate said suddenly in a joking manner.

"Hahahahha," Cid laughed "I could only suppose so, haha, lets get on with the job Nate,"


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The Jules front lawn was lit and the mood was very festive. There many voices that chatted animatedly in the background proved it. A lot of people, mainly Cid's schoolmates and childhood friends came to his sendoff party. Cid was touched by it and couldn't help but shed a tear every now and then. He was really glad to have this party and was even happier at the turnout. Cid marked it as one of his more memorable moments ever. However, he wouldn't end here; he knew his task and it was a must-tell-or-else situation. He went inside of the house and walked to the living room where his mother were speaking with a bunch of women. What they were talking about, Cid never found out but as he entered, they all went quiet, almost immediately. He requested to borrow his mother for a minute.

"Mum, where is -" Cid got cut off.

"She is upstairs, I think she said she wanted to go to the bathroom," She said as though she read Cid's mind. 'Use this as your chance."

"Thanks Mum," Cid said and kissed her on the cheek and rushed upstairs.

When he got there, it was rather quiet. It wasn't as brightly lit as it was outside and the silence added a sense of excitement, as well foreboding. Cid looked along the hallway and saw his bedroom door was slightly open. When he entered his room, he saw a figure sitting on his bed. He turned on his bedroom light and saw that it was Nina. Tears were streaming down her face. Cid was taken back at the figure that sat before him, though he couldn't help but think how cute she looked when she was crying. He sat down on the bed beside Nina.

"Nina, what's wrong?" He asked, hoping to pave way for some conversation. He wanted to tell Nina his feelings about her when she was her normal self. Nina mumbled something inaudible and did a fresh sob. It was heartbreaking for Cid to watch.

Nina," Cid grabbed Nina's hand and held it firmly in both of his hands "What is wrong?"

Nina sobbed some more and started making gasping noises as though she were struggling to speak. When she finally gained some composure, she spoke. "I'm so sad Ciddy,"

Cid was startled. She hadn't called him that since they were little children. He held her hand more tightly than ever. Nina gasped at the sudden pain but didn't complain. It seemed as though she had something to tell as well.

"Why are you sad? " Cid asked. Could it be she didn't want him to leave. His heart was pounding so hard that he wouldn't be surprised if Nina could hear it. Nina took a deep a breath and coughed. Some of the tears and spit went on Cid but he didn't care. It was the words and feeling that would be exchanged that did.

"Cid, I don't want you to leave. I know you're leaving to better yourself and to gain a whole new experience but still, I envy you - and, an-" She was making abrupt stops "And I wish I could only come. I'm sad that you're going away..."

"Nina..." Cid couldn't find the right words to say. He was shocked and he felt as though his heart would explode. He had no idea that Nina felt this way about him. He held her hand more tightly than ever.

"Cid, I, I love you." She jumped foward kissed Cid. No matter how sudden it was, Cid returned the kiss with even more emotion than he thought was ever possible. Nina laid down on the bed and brought Cid's head to her bosom. Cid, on top of her kissed her some more. Their tongues wrapped each other and were tangled in ferocious love. Their feelings were being spoken through their tongues, literally. Cid then pressed his mouth gently against Nina's ear and said "I love you too Nina,". He stood back a bit and saw that Nina eyes were sparkling with water and happiness but at the same time some depth of sorrow could be seen in them.

"Then stay Ciddy. Just stay," She pleaded. Nina wanted Cid to stay so badly that she would give her body, her very essence to him but deep down she knew the answer Cid would give, and she knew she wouldn't like it.

Cid struggled to speak. After the experience, Cid didn't want to leave at all. He felt like telling his parents to **** college. He wanted to tell them that Nina needs him and he would rather stay with her and than be apart but deep down he felt as though he needed to breathe some new air. He needed to stretch his 'wings' and prepare himself for his first flight. He gently, and lightly laid his hand on Nina's left breast. He felt her heart pumping very hard and felt a surge of sadness.

"I can't Nina. I'm sor-" She didn't even wait for him to finish. She rushed out the room, down the stairs where the sight of her fleeing in tears left the women, especially Cid's mum shocked and out of the house. She burst through the crowd of people who were outside partying and through the Jules front gate. Everyone was bewildered at the sight of her and wondered what made her behave like that. Law looked up to the sky and then focused on the upstairs window where Cid was viewing the crowd below. Cid wanted to chase after her but decided better against it. Cid looked up to the ceiling and swore silently, only wondering why such a thing had to happen.

"I'm so sorry Nina," A tear trickled down his face.


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Cid the next morning woke up wishing that what hapenned last night was just a dream. Unfortunately for him when he looked outside and saw the remains of cups and plates scattered across the lawn, he knew it was real. He went downstairs and saw his mother sitting down at the table drinking coffee. "I guess last night didn't go too well baby," she said. Cid, who didn't feel like speaking at all just gave a simple nod. His mother watched him intently, sipping her coffee every now and then. "Nina's father came earlier this morning but you were still sleeping. He gave me this letter along with a book, saying it was from Nina to you," She gestured at a book on the table with an envelope stuck in between the pages of the book. Cid reached out for it but his mother stopped him "You overslept. You got to get ready to go to the airport in the next hour. Go and take a shower and eat your breakfast and then I'll give you the book." And with that, she took the book with her and went upstairs into the study with it and her coffee.

Cid scrambled upstairs, took off his clothes and rushed into the bath. He berated himself for oversleeping, especially when he had to leave Scotland in the next hour. He came out, dressed and went down to eat his breakfast. While eating, he wondered what Nina wrote to him. After last night Cid though that Nina would never want to speak with him again. He rest the dishes in the sink and went upstairs and into the study room. His mother wasn't there but the book was resting in a chair. He took it up and took the envelope out. He opened it and read the letter. It was somewhat short but Cid didn't mind. If it was Nina, it was worth reading.

"Dear Ciddy,

Last night was a total disaster. I left in such a way that would have left you feeling guilty and with a heavy weight on your chest. You're going to explore something new and I don't want you to carry such a burden to America. I wrote this letter to apologise and to wish you the best in college. Though I tried to seduce you so that you would stay, my feelings are true. I love you Cid and I understand now how selfish I was. I could only hope you could forgive me with time. Ciddy, please be careful out there and come back to me. I'll wait for you.

Love,
Nina"


Cid felt the weight come off of his chest. That guilt he had vanished as Nina's words sank in his mind. Finally, Cid felt as though he could leave Scotland with no regrets. He would miss his friends but he looked foward to college and now that his love life was set straight, he was rearing to go.

"I promise you Nina. I'll come back to you,"


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"Umm, excuse me sir. Sir," A female voice ringed

Cid was in line dazing off into space, going over some memories. When he came back to, he then remembered that he was in the line to verify his flight. Feeling embarressed, he went foward and apologised for the wait. After verifying, he went into the waiting lounge and sat down, waiting for his flight. As he sat there, he said to himself "America, I'm coming!"



THats chapter five guys. Extremely cheesy with the love shit. I was tyring to create a sorrowful, somewhat regretful yet loving atmoshpehere between the two but it might have been overdone lol. Feedback appreciated:)

Hahaha that was pretty good, i actually laughed out loud at some parts. it was a pretty good ending to this chapter, even though i dont know how he ended up with a letter from her at the end.
how many more chapters do you have left? cant wait for chap 6 :)

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"Nina's father came earlier this morning but you were still sleeping. He gave me this letter along with a book, saying it was from Nina to you," She gestured at a book on the table with an envelope stuck in between the pages of the book. Cid reached out for it but his mother stopped him "You overslept. You got to get ready to go to the airport in the next hour. Go and take a shower and eat your breakfast and then I'll give you the book." And with that, she took the book with her and went upstairs into the study with it and her coffee.

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There:) And thanks man. It still seems too cheesy to me but w.e xD I have 7 chapters. I'll get up chapter 6 soon man.