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Making It on My Own
Chapter One: A VERY hasty decision
The persistent screeching of my alarm clock tore through my wonderfully peaceful dreamworld, interrupting soft caresses and sweet kisses. The delicate hues of my sleep induced fantasy melted away to the dull color of my room as I opened my eyes. I glared at the offending object and reached out an arm to silence the continual, ear-splitting noise of the garden issued alarm. I stretched lazily, taking my time to enjoy the warm sheets and soft pillow. I didn't stay in snug comforter long; my own morning breath became too much for my senses. Crawling out of my bed, I padded silently to my bathroom and coated my toothbrush with the winterfresh paste. I spat and rinsed and flossed before actually opening my eyes to look at my reflection in the mirror.
A tousle-headed blond with cerulean blue eyes and smooth, creamy colored skin looked back at me. I never considered myself beautiful; I've never had any reason to. I've only fallen in love once before and he fell for a more petite woman, with chocolate eyes and raven hair. Rinoa, the name brought a mixture of feelings to the surface of my heart. I loved her like the sister I don't have, and yet I hate her for being the one to break past Squall's emotionless heart. Sighing heavily, I pushed back the feeling and thoughts of my own self-pity.
Opening my closet and glancing around at the various outfits I owned, I finally chose a pair or jeans, a white camisole, and a sheer, feathery, no sleeved, orange and pink peasant blouse to wear over the camisole. A brown belt and my brown leather slides completed the outfit for my day off. I brushed my hair and pinned it into its customary style, and slid my glasses on. Another glance in the mirror told me that I did indeed look good enough.
Finally dressed and prepared to greet my day off, I giddily went through my options of things to do today. I could go to the library and read, stay in my room and finish White Oleanders, or go to the cafeteria and read the paper. I decided to be daring and take my book to the cafeteria and get a cup of coffee while I was there. Stuffing some gil in my back pocket and tucking my book under one arm, I headed out the door and down the corridor towards the cafeteria.
On my way I was almost barreled over by Zell, who was on his way back to his room for the birthday present for his girlfriend. He thanked me profusely for telling him to buy it a week and a half early, he claimed he'd forgotten and would have had nothing to give her. Not moments after Zell left me to continue his trek to his dormitory, I saw Nora, his girlfriend. She asked if I'd seen Zell, that he was supposed to meet her in the Quad over twenty minutes ago. I directed her towards Zell's room and made my way to the cafeteria.
There I stood in line and purchased a cup of coffee, black with a little sugar, and chose a table in the corner, where I could be away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday movement of the Balamb Garden SeeDs. I opened my book and began to immerse myself in the trials and tribulations of a little girl name Astrid. As my peripheral vision blurred and the black and white lines between my life and the life of Astrid grayed, I was yanked back into reality by a mister and missus Kinneas. Everything came back with a less than pleasant abruptness, and I almost glared at my friends. But the ever bubbly Selphie and mister cowboy himself were just too happy to be mad at for more than a second or two. They hurriedly told me to round up our 'gang', that they had an announcement to make. I replaced my bookmark, threw out my plastic cup, and set off to find the other happily married couple.
I found Squall and Rinoa on the second floor observation deck, him with his hand resting protectively on her slightly swollen abdomen that contained their son. I almost didn't want to disturb them; they looked so tranquil just watching the water creatures dart to and fro beside our garden. In fact, it had been Squall that suggested that garden remain in the harbor outside of Balamb after our battle with Ultimecia two years ago. Once again, my mind began to drift and the present and past meshed into one in my mind. Zell knocked me out of it as he ran into me for the second time today. This time I wasn't so fortunate as to keep my balance, so with a startled yelp and few flailing arms, I went down like a ton of bricks.
Zell apologized incessantly and Selphie had to shush him more than once. With the exception of Irvine and Selphie, the rest of us stood or took a seat at one end of the deck. The other two stood before us, beaming and grinning like Cheshire cats. Selphie almost exploded with excitement to tell us that she was pregnant, and they were going to have a daughter. Rinoa and Selphie each were jumping about, squealing, where as the rest of us chose to congratulate the couple with warm handshakes and heartfelt hugs.
I didn't stay with the excited group, my mind reeling with various thoughts. I found myself in the secret area; a young couple sat in the corner, whispering words of love and happiness to one another. I leaned against the railing and began to analyze my life.
For hours I stood in that spot, my book had fallen to the floor long ago, forgotten and unnecessary. My life was a good one; I had a stable job, good friends, and plenty of freedoms. But I was not content, not anymore, I'd reached the young age of twenty not too long ago. I'd always considered that far too young to be settle down in one spot for the rest of your life. But now I wanted to find love, I wanted to be married and have children. And I wasn't waiting for it find me anymore, no, I'd leave tonight and go off somewhere else and find the one I've been waiting for.
The garden faculty gave me strange looks as I ran like a mad woman to my dorm. Dinner was being served and most of garden was eating, but not I. I slammed my door and pulled the suitcase out from under my bed. I pulled off the outfit I was wearing, stuffing it into the luggage, and slipped into a black skirt with red and orange flowers on it and a black tank top. My closet was flung open and everything was torn from the shelves and thrown into the suitcase. I no longer had time to waste, everything was cleared form my room that was small enough to carry. I scribbled out a letter stating my leave, that I had personal things that needed to be taken care of, and I left my room, my sanctuary, my prison as hurriedly as I came.
Balamb station was quiet at 18:00, and I was thankful for it's peace. The attendant took my luggage and handed me a ticket for Deling City as I laid some gil on the counter. She told me in her syrupy sweet voice that I had five minutes before my train left. I thanked her and boarded the train, taking my seat among the other passengers. In all technicality I could have used the SeeD cabin, but I chose to be a normal person for once in my life.
Once the train stared to move, my gaze settled on the window. The scenery was pretty for a moment, but soon we went into a tunnel and all I could see was my reflection. Something was different about the girl in the window; she wasn't the same one that stared back at me in the mirror just this morning. Maybe it was the wild look in her untamed hair or the spark of life and adventure in her eyes, but for some reason I just couldn't believe that she was I, and I was Quistis Trepe. ~*~
Well guys, waddya think? I'm still experimenting with this in my head, please bear with me. As I only have a rough story line plotted in my head, your reviews will most likely write the story. Thanks! Jess
Making It on My Own
Chapter One: A VERY hasty decision
The persistent screeching of my alarm clock tore through my wonderfully peaceful dreamworld, interrupting soft caresses and sweet kisses. The delicate hues of my sleep induced fantasy melted away to the dull color of my room as I opened my eyes. I glared at the offending object and reached out an arm to silence the continual, ear-splitting noise of the garden issued alarm. I stretched lazily, taking my time to enjoy the warm sheets and soft pillow. I didn't stay in snug comforter long; my own morning breath became too much for my senses. Crawling out of my bed, I padded silently to my bathroom and coated my toothbrush with the winterfresh paste. I spat and rinsed and flossed before actually opening my eyes to look at my reflection in the mirror.
A tousle-headed blond with cerulean blue eyes and smooth, creamy colored skin looked back at me. I never considered myself beautiful; I've never had any reason to. I've only fallen in love once before and he fell for a more petite woman, with chocolate eyes and raven hair. Rinoa, the name brought a mixture of feelings to the surface of my heart. I loved her like the sister I don't have, and yet I hate her for being the one to break past Squall's emotionless heart. Sighing heavily, I pushed back the feeling and thoughts of my own self-pity.
Opening my closet and glancing around at the various outfits I owned, I finally chose a pair or jeans, a white camisole, and a sheer, feathery, no sleeved, orange and pink peasant blouse to wear over the camisole. A brown belt and my brown leather slides completed the outfit for my day off. I brushed my hair and pinned it into its customary style, and slid my glasses on. Another glance in the mirror told me that I did indeed look good enough.
Finally dressed and prepared to greet my day off, I giddily went through my options of things to do today. I could go to the library and read, stay in my room and finish White Oleanders, or go to the cafeteria and read the paper. I decided to be daring and take my book to the cafeteria and get a cup of coffee while I was there. Stuffing some gil in my back pocket and tucking my book under one arm, I headed out the door and down the corridor towards the cafeteria.
On my way I was almost barreled over by Zell, who was on his way back to his room for the birthday present for his girlfriend. He thanked me profusely for telling him to buy it a week and a half early, he claimed he'd forgotten and would have had nothing to give her. Not moments after Zell left me to continue his trek to his dormitory, I saw Nora, his girlfriend. She asked if I'd seen Zell, that he was supposed to meet her in the Quad over twenty minutes ago. I directed her towards Zell's room and made my way to the cafeteria.
There I stood in line and purchased a cup of coffee, black with a little sugar, and chose a table in the corner, where I could be away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday movement of the Balamb Garden SeeDs. I opened my book and began to immerse myself in the trials and tribulations of a little girl name Astrid. As my peripheral vision blurred and the black and white lines between my life and the life of Astrid grayed, I was yanked back into reality by a mister and missus Kinneas. Everything came back with a less than pleasant abruptness, and I almost glared at my friends. But the ever bubbly Selphie and mister cowboy himself were just too happy to be mad at for more than a second or two. They hurriedly told me to round up our 'gang', that they had an announcement to make. I replaced my bookmark, threw out my plastic cup, and set off to find the other happily married couple.
I found Squall and Rinoa on the second floor observation deck, him with his hand resting protectively on her slightly swollen abdomen that contained their son. I almost didn't want to disturb them; they looked so tranquil just watching the water creatures dart to and fro beside our garden. In fact, it had been Squall that suggested that garden remain in the harbor outside of Balamb after our battle with Ultimecia two years ago. Once again, my mind began to drift and the present and past meshed into one in my mind. Zell knocked me out of it as he ran into me for the second time today. This time I wasn't so fortunate as to keep my balance, so with a startled yelp and few flailing arms, I went down like a ton of bricks.
Zell apologized incessantly and Selphie had to shush him more than once. With the exception of Irvine and Selphie, the rest of us stood or took a seat at one end of the deck. The other two stood before us, beaming and grinning like Cheshire cats. Selphie almost exploded with excitement to tell us that she was pregnant, and they were going to have a daughter. Rinoa and Selphie each were jumping about, squealing, where as the rest of us chose to congratulate the couple with warm handshakes and heartfelt hugs.
I didn't stay with the excited group, my mind reeling with various thoughts. I found myself in the secret area; a young couple sat in the corner, whispering words of love and happiness to one another. I leaned against the railing and began to analyze my life.
For hours I stood in that spot, my book had fallen to the floor long ago, forgotten and unnecessary. My life was a good one; I had a stable job, good friends, and plenty of freedoms. But I was not content, not anymore, I'd reached the young age of twenty not too long ago. I'd always considered that far too young to be settle down in one spot for the rest of your life. But now I wanted to find love, I wanted to be married and have children. And I wasn't waiting for it find me anymore, no, I'd leave tonight and go off somewhere else and find the one I've been waiting for.
The garden faculty gave me strange looks as I ran like a mad woman to my dorm. Dinner was being served and most of garden was eating, but not I. I slammed my door and pulled the suitcase out from under my bed. I pulled off the outfit I was wearing, stuffing it into the luggage, and slipped into a black skirt with red and orange flowers on it and a black tank top. My closet was flung open and everything was torn from the shelves and thrown into the suitcase. I no longer had time to waste, everything was cleared form my room that was small enough to carry. I scribbled out a letter stating my leave, that I had personal things that needed to be taken care of, and I left my room, my sanctuary, my prison as hurriedly as I came.
Balamb station was quiet at 18:00, and I was thankful for it's peace. The attendant took my luggage and handed me a ticket for Deling City as I laid some gil on the counter. She told me in her syrupy sweet voice that I had five minutes before my train left. I thanked her and boarded the train, taking my seat among the other passengers. In all technicality I could have used the SeeD cabin, but I chose to be a normal person for once in my life.
Once the train stared to move, my gaze settled on the window. The scenery was pretty for a moment, but soon we went into a tunnel and all I could see was my reflection. Something was different about the girl in the window; she wasn't the same one that stared back at me in the mirror just this morning. Maybe it was the wild look in her untamed hair or the spark of life and adventure in her eyes, but for some reason I just couldn't believe that she was I, and I was Quistis Trepe. ~*~
Well guys, waddya think? I'm still experimenting with this in my head, please bear with me. As I only have a rough story line plotted in my head, your reviews will most likely write the story. Thanks! Jess