Zell smiled softly watching his friends. Since Ultimecia's defeat, the group of friends had only grown closer.

There was Selphie and Irvine kissing as they sat near the water entwined in each other's arms. Quistis was sunbathing as she held a conversation with Rinoa, who was clinging to Squall. (Ah, yes, the beaches of Balamb.) Zell thought.

Balamb Garden was having a party at the beach. The whole garden was there. Zell stood watching his friends as the wind tasseled his hair. Students wandered all along the beach, swimming, socializing and staring…at Quistis. Quistis had started to get a crowd until Squall told them to back off. Zell laughed. He was still in his clothes, his swimsuit was underneath them.

He was walking around the plains, his new habit. He had started walking all the time, it was the perfect way for him to think. He walked slowly, watching what everyone was doing.

"Zell!" Zell turned around and saw Selphie calling to him. She signaled for him to go over there.

"Come on Zell! We're going swimming!" Selphie yelled. Irvine was silently sneaking up on Selphie. Irvine snatched her up in his arms and ran towards the ocean.

"Irvy, don't! Irvy!" Selphie exclaimed as he threw her into the water, he was laughing hysterically at the water's edge. Selphie had an "angry" look on her face.

Squall pushed Irvine hard, sending him flying into the water besides Selphie. They kissed happily.

Zell had started to walk back towards the group, sighing as he smiled. As he walked, he took off his clothes.

Then Rinoa tried to push Squall into the water but Squall grabbed her and threw her in.

Squall laughed. "I win!" He said. Quistis then shoved Squall into the water.

"No, I wi…whoa!" Quistis yelled as Zell tossed her in the water.

"I win!" Zell beamed. He then proceeded to do a back flip.

Everyone looked at him menacingly. He shrugged happily. Then he jumped in, splashing everyone.

"Water war! Everyone vs. Zell!" Selphie yelled.

"What, no fair!" Zell said.

Everyone started splashing Zell and he tried to get everyone. Rinoa splashed Zell in the eyes. He growled at her.

"Squall, protect me!" Rinoa begged and ran behind Squall.

"Get out of my way, Sir Leonhart." Zell mocked.

"You mocketh the way I speak, Sir Dincht?" Squall said, mimicking Odin's speech.

"I have no qualms with you, only the girl." Zell spoke fluently in a tone of power.

Squall shrugged indifferently. "Okay, you can have her." Squall complied and stepped aside.

"Squall!" Rinoa said and playfully hit him.

"Ow." Squall laughed. He stepped back in front of Rinoa.

"Hey Guys, Cid wants us to go back to garden." Irvine said casually.

"S'co." Zell said.

They dried off and put on their clothes. They walked back to garden, laughing.

A/N: Sorry about it being so short. This is more of a prelude. Promise to have the next chapter up in 2 days, no matter what. Even if I have to sheik my homework. Since there's not much to review on, tell me what you think of Quells (Quistis/Zell) That's what this story is about. Hopefully, this story will give you some insight on Zell's perspective on living, his love life, his friends and himself. Thanks, remember to review.