Wazzzzzup,people?!Yeah,I'm back with another fic!!One important thing,I have TOTALLY stopped the fanfic Two Worlds.I know I only had the first chapter up,but I've decided I'll go nowhere with it 'cuz I've got a better plot here…and least,that's what I think.Anyway,check it out below!It's an AU and a Squinoa,as I've stated in the summary.I guess I'll load ya up with some brief introduction of the characters.
As usual,words in * * mean some voice in the head,words in ~* *~ mean some dream or hallucination,and words in are the thoughts.I don't own FF8's characters,but all the other make-ups are mine,obviously…..
@CHARACTERS@
1)Squall Leonhart
An out- and easy-going guy,Squall is jovial,cheerful,and always ready to help others.Being one of the most intelligent students in his class,with his helpful personality,earned him a lot of friends,and also the interests of girls.Although he recently broke up with his girlfriend,Quistis,he still tries his best to be his usual self.However,a new student's arrival might make him realise that maybe he doesn't really know himself that well after all…
2)Rinoa Heartilly
Rinoa is the new student at Balamb Garden.A pretty,quiet,unreadable girl but with high potential as a student,she keeps herself to herself,never minding anyone's business and assuming they won't mind hers in return.She seem to have a grudge against everyone,except the instructors and headmaster,only giving a cold shoulder when talked to.But under this lonely shell lies a dark,horrifying secret she doesn't want anybody to know at all.…
3)Zell Dincht
A die-hard fan of the hotdogs sold in the Balamb Garden Cafeteria,Zell is Squall's best friend,having equally quite the same personality,except that he can't keep his good temper long enough.He has a huge crush on a girl in the Library Committee,Leane.Though he doesn't really have high standards in his studies,his martial art skills earn him plenty of glamour.
4) Irvine Kinneas
Another best friend of Squall's,Irvine is the finest marksman in Balamb Garden.He is the typical ladies'-man,but secretly has his eyes on another female student for years.Other girls find his carefree and cheeky attitude attractive,and sometimes amusing as well.
5)Selphie Tilmitt
Selphie is a hyper active,cheerful girl,secretly liked by Irvine.They were both childhood friends.Cute and petite ,she is in the Garden Festival Committee,always asking,or begging,people to join it since it's short on members now.
6)Seifer Almasy
Having dashing handsome looks,Seifer is obviously the much-wanted guy that almost all the girls in Balamb Garden wants.He has a burning rivalry with Squall,both in studies and combat.Like Irvine,he loves to flirt with female students,though has only dated a few,since his tastes are high class.But not all gorgeous guys are on the good side…
7)Quistis Trepe
Formerly Squall's girlfriend,she broke up with him a few days ago as she was hoping to pursue Seifer.A calm,soft spoken but sarcastic girl,her behaviour and attitude sometimes drive other students and instructors up the wall,though Squall tried to be patient with her when they were an item.But when she gets deeply hurt,she returns to the person who gives her the most comfort before..….
@_@_@ The characters above are the ones I'm sure I'll use.They are all 17 at age.I know Rinoa's kinda like Squall in the game,but that's where everything comes in!If there're others,I'll give a brief description on them in the story.Enjoy!! @_@_@
## ONE ##
"Mashed potatoes…" Squall Leonhart said dreamily,toying the sticky food with a spoon."Don't they have any other nicer things for breakfast?"
"Hoddogg," replied Zell Dincht,stuffing his face with his last hotdog,making quite a mess.Irvine Kinneas sighed and gulped a mug of coffee down.
"Why don't we complain 'bout the food,then?" he said good-humouredly.Squall laughed.
"Sounds good to me.I know Nida is in the Cafeteria Committee.Maybe we could tell him to add other delicious stuffs up!"
"Yeah,and kick off those hotdogs…" Irvine added slyly,earning a glare from Zell.Swallowing quickly,the latter pointed a threatening finger.
"Ya do that and you'll get a taste of this fist o'mine!!"
A group of young girls passed their tables.Irvine immediately tipped his cowboy hat up and gave them a huge flirtatious grin.
"Hey,ladies."
"Hey,Irvine!" they giggled helplessly,waving.
Squall rolled his eyes as Irvine continued flirting like there was no tomorrow.Zell munched up the remains of his hotdog without a word.
"Had enough?" Squall countered as the girls walked off.Irvine made a face,then stated,"Hey,what're girls for?"
"Geez..." Squall muttered.Just then,the bell rang,signaling the start of classes.The trio quickly finished of their breakfast and got up,grabbing their bags.
"Oh no,Language Class!I hate it!" grumbled Zell."Why the hell do we in Balamb need to talk Galbadian or Trabian?!"
"I know we aren't one yet,but when you're a SeeD,you don't know where you'll be dispatched.It's better if you learn the languages of other Countries," replied Squall sensibly as they walked to the Second Floor A1 Classroom.
Just as they were about to go into class,Irvine dug his elbow into Squall ribs roughly."Pssst," he whispered."Take a look at Miss Trepie..."
Before he could control himself,Squall turned to where Irvine was nodding.He saw Quistis Trepe,his former girlfriend who broke up with him 4 days ago,chatting with Seifer Almasy,a wide,seductive smile on her pretty face.
Seifer.... The name brought anger to Squall.He didn't know what was the guy's damn problem,but Seifer Almasy had some sort of hatred for him since they were 13.Now,after 4 long years,the rivalry still carried on.Squall wouldn't actually mind if Seifer would be all buddy-buddy now,but that was one thing the latter wouldn't do.If there was something in which Seifer could be better than Squall,he'd take the chance.
And right there,only a few metres away from him,was his ex-girlfriend flirting with him.Squall gritted his teeth,then stopped.He and Quistis were over,so why still cry over spilt milk?He tried to ignore the fact that Quistis was the one who wanted to break up,and he still kind of loved her.
Geez,whatever... He rolled his eyes and pulled Zell and Irvine into the classroom."Come on.No use watching a slut..."
"Aww,Squall,everyone knows she's stupid to dump you," Zell pointed out,which was quite right.Squall was popular among the female students his age and younger.He had cute features,silky brown hair,and blue eyes which were full of emotions,making the girls die harder for him.
"Yeah,right,and everyone knows Seifer's some big shot in this school..." replied Squall.Seifer was even cuter than Squall,known among the entire female population in Balamb Garden,and maybe in other Gardens as well.It was quite clear that if the girls were to choose between Squall or Seifer,they'd surely pick the latter.
"Ahh,that guy's just a bas--" Irvine began but as if on cue,a cocky,clear voice rang into their ears.
"If you'd mind,move aside the doorway,please..."
Squall,Zell and Irvine turned,meeting Seifer in the eyes.A pang of hurt hit Squall in the heart when he saw Quistis behind him,but he tried to keep a cool face.
"Ya heard me,Chicken-Wuss?" Seifer countered,his eyes gleaming.Zell,on the verge of losing his temper,raised his fists,growling,"Why,I oughtta--"
"Mr.Dincht and Mr.Almasy,if you two would kindly stop your blabbering and take your seats along with the your other friends,maybe we can finally begin our class," the sharp,piercing voice of Instructor Aki shot through the heavy atmosphere,causing everyone to quieten down.Zell hastily cooled down and quickly rushed to his seat.How could he have forgotten that Instructor Aki hated quarrels or fights in her class?He just hoped he wasn't going to get Detention Class from the strict instructor.
"My apologies,instructor," Seifer said coolly,flashing her a dazzling smile,but the instructor simply stared at him coldly without a word.His smile faltered and he muttered something under his breath,taking his seat.Quistis immediately tried to get a seat near him,making Squall frown.
"Take out your textbooks please.I assumed all of you have already memorized page 43?" Instructor Aki said,turning to the whiteboard to write something.There were soft groans from the students,the loudest from Zell.
"Silence,please.Oh yes,and before I forget,we'll be having a new student here in our class today,who isn't here yet, I'm afraid,and will be arriving shortly.I'll do the introduction later." Instructor Aki raised her head and looked around the class."You." She pointed at a timid looking guy."Mr. Joelle,is it?Step out and fill the table on the board,please."
The guy blinked for a second before slowly getting up and walking to the whiteboard,his face as white as chalk.He stared at the the board,making no move to write anything.
"What's wrong?" The instructor asked irritably."Translate the Trabian language,please."
"Umm,Instructor Aki,I...haven't read that page yet.I didn't know we were supposed to..." the guy squeaked.
Sighing,Instructor Aki was about to flare up and give him one of her lectures when the door slid open and someone walked in.The students immediately looked up and stared at the newcomer,a silence in the air.
"Oh,you're here." Instuctor Aki nodded.forgetting her anger at once.She waved the poor, shaking boy beside her away,who quickly rushed to his seat,and beckoned to the person at the door.Then she turned to the students."Class,this is the new girl I was telling you about.Her name's Rinoa...Rinoa Heartilly.I really hope you all would help her if she has problems,since she's never been in a boarding school before.And Seifer," she pause,looking sharply at the interested blonde guy."I know you consider yourself...the Romeo and Macho-Guy of this school,but if I hear complains from Rinoa about you,I'm sure you'll know what's next,don't you?"
Seifer had a look of fascination in his eyes as he stared at the new girl,but he quickly nodded meekly at Instructor Aki,saying,"Whatever you say,instructor..." With that,he turned back to the girl,a sly grin carved on his face.
Squall was just as mesmerized as Seifer.His eyes were locked at Rinoa and a strange feeling slowly crept up his spine.A strange but familiar feeling.The last time he experienced it was when he first met Quistis.However,he didn't have time to think further because Rinoa's hazel eyes suddenly rested on him,giving him a shock.She was pretty,much prettier than Quistis,and had long,glossy raven hair plus a slender figure.What really shocked him were her eyes.They were cold and emotionless.That was the moment he noticed that she wasn't even smiling.Her face was unreadable and expressionless,and she stared coldly around the students.
"Welcome to our class,Rinoa.I hope you'll make yourself at home,and don't hesitate if you want any help.Your seat is the one there." Instructor Aki pointed to a place beside Squall which was separated with his seat by a narrow walkway.
"Thank you," responded the stonely Rinoa.Her voice was low but melodious to the ears.Without another word,she proceeded to her seat and sat down,not even looking at the observing Squall,Zell,and Irvine,who sat together,of course.
"She's hot," Irvine whispered and nudged Squall."Hey,wanna take a chance?"
"Why the hell me?!" Squall hissed back,annoyed.
"You're available,dude," Zell replied.He raised a finger when Squall began to protest,then added,"Hey,you forgot?Irvine's into that chick Selphie,and me...well...heh heh..."
"Whatever," Squall muttered,still irritated.
"Silence!" ordered Instructor Aki."Ms. Tilmitt, please come up and fill the table." With a groan,Selphie sauntered up and hesitated before nervously writing an answer.She looked inquiringly at her instructor,hoping she was right.
Unfortunately,no...
"Didn't any of you study the page?!" exploded Instructor Aki angrily.She looked as if she was about to swallow Selphie,who backed away,alarmed.
Squall casually raised his hand,catching the instructor's attention.She raised her eyebrows.
"If I may,instructor?" he inquired.
"Fine." She waved her hand,massaging the bridge of her nose."Go on."
Squall took Selphie's place and scribbled his answers,filling the whole table without hesitation.He could hear Seifer and Quistis talking quietly behind him.
Probably 'bout me... he thought,anger slowly returning to him.But when Instructor Aki smiled her rare smile,obviously pleased with his answers,he quickly grinned back.
"Well I suppose it's always just Squall doing the right thing.You can sit." She nodded at him and he returned to his seat,receiving awed smiles and thumps from his friends.He sneaked a glance at Rinoa but she still had that look on her face.
Geez,loosen up,lady...
"Now,I expect page 46 to be learnt by hard by Thursday.I'm sure 2 days would be enough..." It was more like a statement than a question.The students nodded immediately,mumbling,"Yes,instructor."
"Good.Alright,please turn your monitors on.We'll do some online exercises." Instructor Aki went back to her table and sat down.The sound of switches flipping floated in the air.Once more,Squall glanced at Rinoa and saw that she was fumbling about,not knowing how to activate the computer.Noting that she was sitting alone,he leaned to her and helpfully asked,"Need any help?"
"I'll be fine," she replied ungraciously,not even looking at him.He blinked in surprise.She was practically the first student who refused his help since Seifer did years ago.
Saying no more,he retreated back and got a questioning nudge from Irvine.
"What's bitten her?" he asked,clearly annoyed.
"Yeah,you were just trying to help," added Zell.
"Don't know," answered Squall.He noticed that Rinoa finally managed to turn her monitor on after a few failed attempts.She caught him looking at her and gave him a cold stare,so weird that he felt chills up his spine and quickly turned back.
Oh boy...it's gonna be a long year sitting beside this girl....
** ** ** ** ** **
After a long hour,Language Class was finally over.Zell sighed in relief and hurriedly packed his books.Irvine and Squall raised their eyebrows.
"Huh?I thought you were gonna be free after this..." Irvine pointed out.
"Library." was Zell's answer.A chorus of "Ooohs" greeted it.
"Hey,it's not what you think.I've to do some research on Esthar for my Economics Class," Zell said,irritated.
"Oh geez,I'm gonna be late for Biology," groaned Irvine,squashing his books into his bag,a cute voice,however,made him freeze.
"Hey,Irvy,wanna join the Garden Festival Committee?"
Squall,Irvine,and Zell turned.Selphie was standing with two friends of hers,smiling brightly.
"Oh,sure!" Irvine replied,his smile just as bright."Put me on the list,okay?"
"Gee,thanks!" Selphie whipped out a notebook and quickly scribbled something on a page.She gave him a wink before walking off with her friends.
" 'Hey,Irvy,wanna join the Garden Festival Committee?' " immitated Zell in a girlish voice before he and Squall burst out laughing.Irvine just smiled.
"So Irvy is this name she called you when both of you were young,huh?" Squall questioned.
"Ya got that right.Ahh!Sorry,guys,gotta go!" Irvine grabbed his bag and ran out of the classroom.Squall turned to Zell.
"Since I'll be free too,I guess I'll follow you to the Library. I heard they have this new Battle series!" he said.Zell smacked his fists together and grinned.
"And after that,we go for some fun in the Training Centre!" he added.As Squall zipped up his bag,the sound of a pile of books slamming onto the floor came to his ears.He turned round and saw Rinoa bending down,picking her sprawled books.Being the helpful boy he was,he immediately laid his bag back down and proceeded to help her.
When his hand bent down and grasped a book,her suspicious hazel eyes flicked up to him.Once again,a chill ran up his spine as their eyes met.He didn't know why,but those eyes were hard and didn't even have a tiny bit of emotion in them.He felt as if he was being stared by a corpse or ghost.
"I'll help," he complied.She didn't say anything,just continued picking the books.Then,as he handed her a last one,their fingers touched slightly.She pulled her hand away and backed off quickly,a sudden look of terror in her eyes.Squall arched his eyebrows in surprise.It was just a mere touch.He didn't even feel anything,but why did she have to act like that?
"Thanks," she muttered under her breath,making a grab at the book he held out,clearly trying to avoid skin contact with him again.She took her bag,rearranged her books,and left the classroom.
Squall stared after her,puzzled.He remembered the horrified look in her eyes when they touched and her usual cold expression.
Weird girl.....
Well????How was it?!?!?Please please please review!!!I think I've got a really good plot for this one,and sorry about the Two Worlds.I really have no more inspiration for it!!!