kinkfest | Interruptions [FF12, Fran/Balthier, PG-13]

Title: Interruptions
Author: Akiko
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: none
Word count: 490
Prompt: Final Fantasy XII, Balthier/Fran: trying to find a moment of quiet - "Will everyone just leave us alone for one bloody hour?!"
Summary:

Balthier tugged off his boots and dropped onto his bed. Even sky pirates needed a midday break. "My dear Fran, you were telling me about something that sounded most interesting this morning."

Fran sat beside him. "Which part did you find most --" A knock at the door cut her off.

"Balthier, I wanted to ask about our planned course," Ashe shouted.

"Excuse me one moment, my dear." He padded barefoot to the door, which he unlocked and pulled open far enough to see Ashe's face. "Do you need to discuss it urgently?"

Ashe blinked. "No. I saw you leave the bridge, so I thought you had some free time."

"I'm making use of my free time to do something I enjoy. I'll be back on the bridge after a bit, and I'd be glad to talk to you then." He closed the door and padded back to the bed. "A leading man's role is rather tedious. Now, about that --" There was another knock on the door.

"Is Fran in there? I had a question for her." This time, it was Penelo.

"Would you care to answer it, or shall I?"

Fran rose and crossed the room, obviating her need to answer. She opened the door slightly wider, and Balthier could see Penelo's head around the edge of the door. Penelo's eyes widened, and her face turned red.

"I'm sorry to interrupt! I'll ask later. It can wait!" Penelo turned and fled.

Balthier smirked. "She's brave enough to fight a Wyrm, but one look into a boudoir, and she runs away."

Fran sat beside him and dragged a claw along his jaw. "I believe her curiosity has to do with how to act in a boudoir. With a certain young gentleman of our acquaintance."

"Oh ho! And she seeks guidance from a beautiful woman. I say, she's picked an excellent teach --" Yet another knock came on the door. Balthier raked his fingers through his hair as he crossed the room. He opened the door on a very surprised Vaan.

"I just saw Penelo running away from here --"

"Vaan, I'm sure it can wait. I'm occupied at the moment. This is going to be a bit undignified, and I hope it doesn't tarnish your image of me." Vaan blinked at him. Balthier took a deep breath and shouted, "Will everyone just leave us alone for one bloody hour?!"

Vaan's eyes widened, the implications suddenly dawning on him. "I'm sorry! I'll go away. If you want me to stand at the end of the hall and --"

"Whatever you like. Just do it somewhere else." Balthier shut the door, and returned to Fran's side. He kissed her throat just below her jaw. "My apologies for all the interruptions. Now, about your suggestion from this morning..."

Fran's breath was warm against his ear as she said, "If you think it will only take one hour, Balthier, you've underestimated."