{Okay, okay. This is my FIRST attempt at a Quiefer… so if it sucks…
it's YOUR fault.. not MINE, YOURS!!! Haha, juss joking. Luv ya all lotz.
But just reminding you… it's my first attempt!!! So don't be mean! Oh,
and all thought dialogue will be in brackets ( ) okay? Okay. Hope you
enjoy!}
(I'm all alone. No one exactly cares for me. Sure, my friends care, but not in THAT way. I mean, look Rinoa has Squall, Selphie's with Irvine, and even Zell found happiness with that girl –can't remember her name— who works in the library. Maybe I'm not meant to be with somebody –or anybody for that matter—. I've spent countless hours daydreaming about Squall and fantasizing that he's mine. But no, he'll never be mine. He's already taken, by Rinoa. Rinoa's my best friend. I could never do anything like steal her boyfriend. And besides, such a nice girl like her deserves a guy like Squall. Or better. If Squall wasn't so emotionless, so cold-hearted, so dull, he would of been perfect. His masculinity, his strength, his…) My thoughts were crushed by Selphie's high-pitched squeals.
"Quisty! Quisty!" She chirped loudly as she banged on the door.
I reluctantly got off my bed and opened the door. I was greeted by Selphie and Rinoa who rushed in carrying something. I sighed and closed the door. (Those two… probably bringing another on of those love testers to me.
"Quistis, you gotta try this out!" Rinoa exclaimed. She began spreading various items and cards on my bed. The cards looked like nothing special. It was just plain white cards.
"What is this? Fake tarot cards?" I chuckled. Last time they actually brought tarot cards. Fortunately, they didn't know how to use them, and we had a great time laughing at each other.
"No! It's better! Though it does have some attributes from tarot cards." Selphie began explaining. "You think of love and who or what it is to you and pick up a card! Then you hold it tightly to your heart and the card will change colours!"
I couldn't help but laugh. Obviously they had been suckered into buying another useless fortune telling device.
"And it's pretty accurate too! It said that I'm already with the guy I'll marry. Our relationship may encounter some faults, but the faults will only strengthen the relationship. It also said that many envy us." Rinoa giggles like a schoolgirl.
"Interesting…" I trailed off. I knew that some of what Rinoa said was true. Though as much I'd hate to admit it, I bet the whole thing was true.
"And it said for me that I'll be with a ladies man. No doubt, Irvine. And will win his heart! Though jealousy may be a common conflict." Selphie said unhappily.
"Quistis, now you try!"
"Okay, okay." I laughed again. There was no point on arguing with them.
I closed my eyes and reached my hand out. My fingertips lightly brushed and card, so I picked in up and held it close to my heart. (Maybe I am destined to be with someone. I sure hope its Squall…) A smile spread on my face. (But no, Rinoa has him) My hopes fell and I opened my eyes.
"Now put the card here." Rinoa instructed.
I obediently put the card into a slot on the cover of a book. We all gathered close when lines began appearing on the card. It turned out to be a skeleton. The skeleton was holding a sword in one hand and leaning on another one. The background was a plain with corpses, crosses, and tombstones everywhere. Small letters in block writing appeared on the bottom of the card. It spelled out "Black Death". I gasped ant the card immediately turned black.
"Don't worry! Death only means transformation!" Selphie reassured me.
"Now to find the meaning of a Black Death." Rinoa began flipping pages in the book. "Aha! Here it is. It says, 'You shall find your love today, though you will not notice him or her. It is someone you didn't expect and will not develop feelings for until later on. When your feelings develop for him or her, you will question if they're really there or just your lonely mind playing tricks on you. Then you will be in denial. And how this love will conclude depends on your actions."
"Weird… but COOL!!! So Quistis is going to meet her lover today!!! I wonder who it is. I wonder if we know him or not… This is so exciting!" Selphie enthusiastically said aloud.
(What if I stay in my room all day long? Then that'll mean I don't have a lover. What a load of shit. I can't believe I actually feel that I sorta believe this crap. Quistis! Wake up! What the hell is wrong with me? This is stupid. That was just some kind of stupid lie and something that tries to sucker people like Rinoa and Selphie into buying.)
"Wow. That's neat. Let's go shopping!" Rinoa finally announced.
"What? But… I don't want to go shopping!" I replied. I seriously didn't. I just wanted to take the day off. (Soon I'll be an instructor again, well, that is if I pass the test next week. Cid is so kind. I just have to thank him again)
"Please? Could you at least just come with us?" Selphie begged me.
"Fine."
"Okay, ummm, let's go to Balamb, we might be late if we go anywhere further." Rinoa got off my bed and dragged me to the door.
* * *
"What colour should we get?" Rinoa asked Selphie. They were both rustling through the racks of dresses. I just stood around, one thing that did catch my eye was a black purse.
It had a beautiful gold dragon embroidered on it, and the strap was made of beautiful coloured crystals. I reached over to grab it and looked at the price tag. (Hmmm, 500 gil for a purse like this... no thank you, I'd rather keep the money) I thought as I put the purse back to its original position.
"I know! This one!" Selphie pulled out a red dress.
The dress looked quite beautiful, but something I wouldn't want to wear. It revealed too much. It was a thin spaghetti strap and the dress was above knee high. Way too revealing for me.
"Selphie! That's wonderful! And how about this?" Rinoa reached for the purse that I was looking at earlier. I sighed. I really wanted that, but it was too expensive.
"Perfect! Now let's go pay for it!" Selphie grabbed both items and ran up to the cashier.
"Aren't you going to try that on?" I asked. I would never make a purchase like that without trying it on.
"Well, it's a gift. And I know that person will fit into it just perfectly." Rinoa replied. She too ran up to the cashier.
* * *
I sat silently on my bed. (At last, some time to rest) I thought happily. The day had been weary. And going shopping with Rinoa and Selphie isn't the most enjoyable thing. They kept on whispering something to each other and giggling. I felt very left out. I sighed and closed my eyes, about to go to sleep, when there was a loud knock on the door. I cursed under my breath and went to see who it was.
"Hi Quistis, Rinoa told me to give this to you. And to tell you we'll pick you up at 8. Bye!" Zell's girlfriend handed me a bag and ran away.
I walked back into my dorm room and opened the bag. It was the red dress and the black dragon purse. (So all along they were planning to get it for me. I wonder what was the special occasion) I was about to go return the dress when a piece of paper fluttered out of the bag. I bent over to grab it. Neatly on small handwriting was, "We're all planning to go to that new club in Balamb, "Maison de Nuit" and we wanted you to come ever so dearly, but we didn't want you to wear your peach battle wear (after all, you'll probably meet your prince charming there! ^.^) So we got you this dress and purse so you could look pretty! We'll be over there at 7:45 to see if you need any help with make up or anything, and the guys will come over at 8 to pick us up. See you in a few hours! Luv, Rinoa and Selphie".
(So that's what they were talking and giggling about. They were planning something. How nice of them to make plans for me. Well, I'll just not get ready and not go. When they come, I'll just say I'm sick or something.) I tossed the bag onto the desk and collapsed on my bed.
* * *
"Oh Quisty! We know you're in there! Please open the door and let us in!!!" Selphie's voice awakened me from my deep slumber. I slowly got up and walked to the door. Not to my surprise were Rinoa and Selphie.
Rinoa was dressed in a baby blue dress. It was strapless and went barely past knee high. Selphie was dress in a bright yellow skirt and a bright yellow tank top. Her skirt also just barely passed her knees. (Just great, they give me the shortest dress…) I thought.
"I'm not…" Selphie cut me off.
"QUISTY! You're not dressed! How are you supposed to make the guy notice you?! Come on, come on!" Selphie and Rinoa brushed past me. They grabbed the dress and pushed it and me into the bathroom, then closed the door.
"Now get changed before we're late!" Rinoa shouted.
I sighed. I knew I couldn't back out of it any more. So I slowly undressed and put on the dress. I looked at myself in the mirror. (WAY too revealing) I pushed open the door and was greeted by Selphie who held a tube of tomato red lipstick. Rinoa held blush, mascara, and other various make up utensils. They both took turns dabbing this and that onto my face. Truthfully, I didn't like any of it. Last, Selphie took off my clip I had in my hair. I felt my hair fall down, it felt very different. I never had my hair loose.
"Stunning!" Rinoa exclaimed as she pushed me in front of the mirror.
I looked at myself. I looked totally different. Like a whole new person. I sorta liked it, but it was too rapid of a change. Then suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"You girls ready? We'll be waiting for in the parking lot!" Zell's voice announced.
* * *
"Okay, okay. Umm, Zell! Truth or dare?" Rinoa asked.
We arrived at the club at 8:07. Like I expected, tons of people were there. We all grabbed a seat around a table and Selphie suggested we play truth or dare, her version. Which was, if anyone finds out you lied, or am not willing to do the dare, you must drink 15 bottles of beer. So now it was Rinoa's turn, which she asked Zell.
"Dare, come on, bring it on." Zell said, to sound tough. To me, it made him look more stupider.
"Umm, okay. I dare you to …." Rinoa thought about it for a while. "NOT eat ANY hotdogs for one WHOLE week!" We all burst out laughing. Zell would NEVER be able to do that.
"No way man! I mean… girl. There's no way I'm gonna do that!" Zell backed up.
"Fine, suit yourself. Here." Rinoa handed him a bottle of beer. He hesitated, but grabbed it and drank it all in 5 second flat. After 15 bottles, his face was entirely red, and anyone could tell he was drunk.
"*Hic*… okay… *hic* Quistis… *hic* .. of the guys *hic* you know… *hic* who do you think is *hic* the hottest? *hic*" He asked me.
"I… I… I …I really don't kn… SEIFER?" I screamed.
I swear I saw Seifer darting across the club. What was he doing here? He wasn't supposed to be here. He fled after the Sorceress Wars. What was he doing here in Balamb?
"WHAT?" The all screamed except for Zell. Who was still drunk.
"NO, no, that's not what I meant." I said as I saw Seifer run out the door. "Sorry, I have to go somewhere."
I followed him outside, but when I got out, I couldn't find him.
"Rats…" I mumbled as I turned back to the entrance.
"I don't suppose you're looking for me are you?" A voice behind me said…
{YAY, I'm FINALLY done first chapter! Oh ya, please, please, please REVIEW! Thanks for reading!}
(I'm all alone. No one exactly cares for me. Sure, my friends care, but not in THAT way. I mean, look Rinoa has Squall, Selphie's with Irvine, and even Zell found happiness with that girl –can't remember her name— who works in the library. Maybe I'm not meant to be with somebody –or anybody for that matter—. I've spent countless hours daydreaming about Squall and fantasizing that he's mine. But no, he'll never be mine. He's already taken, by Rinoa. Rinoa's my best friend. I could never do anything like steal her boyfriend. And besides, such a nice girl like her deserves a guy like Squall. Or better. If Squall wasn't so emotionless, so cold-hearted, so dull, he would of been perfect. His masculinity, his strength, his…) My thoughts were crushed by Selphie's high-pitched squeals.
"Quisty! Quisty!" She chirped loudly as she banged on the door.
I reluctantly got off my bed and opened the door. I was greeted by Selphie and Rinoa who rushed in carrying something. I sighed and closed the door. (Those two… probably bringing another on of those love testers to me.
"Quistis, you gotta try this out!" Rinoa exclaimed. She began spreading various items and cards on my bed. The cards looked like nothing special. It was just plain white cards.
"What is this? Fake tarot cards?" I chuckled. Last time they actually brought tarot cards. Fortunately, they didn't know how to use them, and we had a great time laughing at each other.
"No! It's better! Though it does have some attributes from tarot cards." Selphie began explaining. "You think of love and who or what it is to you and pick up a card! Then you hold it tightly to your heart and the card will change colours!"
I couldn't help but laugh. Obviously they had been suckered into buying another useless fortune telling device.
"And it's pretty accurate too! It said that I'm already with the guy I'll marry. Our relationship may encounter some faults, but the faults will only strengthen the relationship. It also said that many envy us." Rinoa giggles like a schoolgirl.
"Interesting…" I trailed off. I knew that some of what Rinoa said was true. Though as much I'd hate to admit it, I bet the whole thing was true.
"And it said for me that I'll be with a ladies man. No doubt, Irvine. And will win his heart! Though jealousy may be a common conflict." Selphie said unhappily.
"Quistis, now you try!"
"Okay, okay." I laughed again. There was no point on arguing with them.
I closed my eyes and reached my hand out. My fingertips lightly brushed and card, so I picked in up and held it close to my heart. (Maybe I am destined to be with someone. I sure hope its Squall…) A smile spread on my face. (But no, Rinoa has him) My hopes fell and I opened my eyes.
"Now put the card here." Rinoa instructed.
I obediently put the card into a slot on the cover of a book. We all gathered close when lines began appearing on the card. It turned out to be a skeleton. The skeleton was holding a sword in one hand and leaning on another one. The background was a plain with corpses, crosses, and tombstones everywhere. Small letters in block writing appeared on the bottom of the card. It spelled out "Black Death". I gasped ant the card immediately turned black.
"Don't worry! Death only means transformation!" Selphie reassured me.
"Now to find the meaning of a Black Death." Rinoa began flipping pages in the book. "Aha! Here it is. It says, 'You shall find your love today, though you will not notice him or her. It is someone you didn't expect and will not develop feelings for until later on. When your feelings develop for him or her, you will question if they're really there or just your lonely mind playing tricks on you. Then you will be in denial. And how this love will conclude depends on your actions."
"Weird… but COOL!!! So Quistis is going to meet her lover today!!! I wonder who it is. I wonder if we know him or not… This is so exciting!" Selphie enthusiastically said aloud.
(What if I stay in my room all day long? Then that'll mean I don't have a lover. What a load of shit. I can't believe I actually feel that I sorta believe this crap. Quistis! Wake up! What the hell is wrong with me? This is stupid. That was just some kind of stupid lie and something that tries to sucker people like Rinoa and Selphie into buying.)
"Wow. That's neat. Let's go shopping!" Rinoa finally announced.
"What? But… I don't want to go shopping!" I replied. I seriously didn't. I just wanted to take the day off. (Soon I'll be an instructor again, well, that is if I pass the test next week. Cid is so kind. I just have to thank him again)
"Please? Could you at least just come with us?" Selphie begged me.
"Fine."
"Okay, ummm, let's go to Balamb, we might be late if we go anywhere further." Rinoa got off my bed and dragged me to the door.
* * *
"What colour should we get?" Rinoa asked Selphie. They were both rustling through the racks of dresses. I just stood around, one thing that did catch my eye was a black purse.
It had a beautiful gold dragon embroidered on it, and the strap was made of beautiful coloured crystals. I reached over to grab it and looked at the price tag. (Hmmm, 500 gil for a purse like this... no thank you, I'd rather keep the money) I thought as I put the purse back to its original position.
"I know! This one!" Selphie pulled out a red dress.
The dress looked quite beautiful, but something I wouldn't want to wear. It revealed too much. It was a thin spaghetti strap and the dress was above knee high. Way too revealing for me.
"Selphie! That's wonderful! And how about this?" Rinoa reached for the purse that I was looking at earlier. I sighed. I really wanted that, but it was too expensive.
"Perfect! Now let's go pay for it!" Selphie grabbed both items and ran up to the cashier.
"Aren't you going to try that on?" I asked. I would never make a purchase like that without trying it on.
"Well, it's a gift. And I know that person will fit into it just perfectly." Rinoa replied. She too ran up to the cashier.
* * *
I sat silently on my bed. (At last, some time to rest) I thought happily. The day had been weary. And going shopping with Rinoa and Selphie isn't the most enjoyable thing. They kept on whispering something to each other and giggling. I felt very left out. I sighed and closed my eyes, about to go to sleep, when there was a loud knock on the door. I cursed under my breath and went to see who it was.
"Hi Quistis, Rinoa told me to give this to you. And to tell you we'll pick you up at 8. Bye!" Zell's girlfriend handed me a bag and ran away.
I walked back into my dorm room and opened the bag. It was the red dress and the black dragon purse. (So all along they were planning to get it for me. I wonder what was the special occasion) I was about to go return the dress when a piece of paper fluttered out of the bag. I bent over to grab it. Neatly on small handwriting was, "We're all planning to go to that new club in Balamb, "Maison de Nuit" and we wanted you to come ever so dearly, but we didn't want you to wear your peach battle wear (after all, you'll probably meet your prince charming there! ^.^) So we got you this dress and purse so you could look pretty! We'll be over there at 7:45 to see if you need any help with make up or anything, and the guys will come over at 8 to pick us up. See you in a few hours! Luv, Rinoa and Selphie".
(So that's what they were talking and giggling about. They were planning something. How nice of them to make plans for me. Well, I'll just not get ready and not go. When they come, I'll just say I'm sick or something.) I tossed the bag onto the desk and collapsed on my bed.
* * *
"Oh Quisty! We know you're in there! Please open the door and let us in!!!" Selphie's voice awakened me from my deep slumber. I slowly got up and walked to the door. Not to my surprise were Rinoa and Selphie.
Rinoa was dressed in a baby blue dress. It was strapless and went barely past knee high. Selphie was dress in a bright yellow skirt and a bright yellow tank top. Her skirt also just barely passed her knees. (Just great, they give me the shortest dress…) I thought.
"I'm not…" Selphie cut me off.
"QUISTY! You're not dressed! How are you supposed to make the guy notice you?! Come on, come on!" Selphie and Rinoa brushed past me. They grabbed the dress and pushed it and me into the bathroom, then closed the door.
"Now get changed before we're late!" Rinoa shouted.
I sighed. I knew I couldn't back out of it any more. So I slowly undressed and put on the dress. I looked at myself in the mirror. (WAY too revealing) I pushed open the door and was greeted by Selphie who held a tube of tomato red lipstick. Rinoa held blush, mascara, and other various make up utensils. They both took turns dabbing this and that onto my face. Truthfully, I didn't like any of it. Last, Selphie took off my clip I had in my hair. I felt my hair fall down, it felt very different. I never had my hair loose.
"Stunning!" Rinoa exclaimed as she pushed me in front of the mirror.
I looked at myself. I looked totally different. Like a whole new person. I sorta liked it, but it was too rapid of a change. Then suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"You girls ready? We'll be waiting for in the parking lot!" Zell's voice announced.
* * *
"Okay, okay. Umm, Zell! Truth or dare?" Rinoa asked.
We arrived at the club at 8:07. Like I expected, tons of people were there. We all grabbed a seat around a table and Selphie suggested we play truth or dare, her version. Which was, if anyone finds out you lied, or am not willing to do the dare, you must drink 15 bottles of beer. So now it was Rinoa's turn, which she asked Zell.
"Dare, come on, bring it on." Zell said, to sound tough. To me, it made him look more stupider.
"Umm, okay. I dare you to …." Rinoa thought about it for a while. "NOT eat ANY hotdogs for one WHOLE week!" We all burst out laughing. Zell would NEVER be able to do that.
"No way man! I mean… girl. There's no way I'm gonna do that!" Zell backed up.
"Fine, suit yourself. Here." Rinoa handed him a bottle of beer. He hesitated, but grabbed it and drank it all in 5 second flat. After 15 bottles, his face was entirely red, and anyone could tell he was drunk.
"*Hic*… okay… *hic* Quistis… *hic* .. of the guys *hic* you know… *hic* who do you think is *hic* the hottest? *hic*" He asked me.
"I… I… I …I really don't kn… SEIFER?" I screamed.
I swear I saw Seifer darting across the club. What was he doing here? He wasn't supposed to be here. He fled after the Sorceress Wars. What was he doing here in Balamb?
"WHAT?" The all screamed except for Zell. Who was still drunk.
"NO, no, that's not what I meant." I said as I saw Seifer run out the door. "Sorry, I have to go somewhere."
I followed him outside, but when I got out, I couldn't find him.
"Rats…" I mumbled as I turned back to the entrance.
"I don't suppose you're looking for me are you?" A voice behind me said…
{YAY, I'm FINALLY done first chapter! Oh ya, please, please, please REVIEW! Thanks for reading!}
