Disclaimer - I do not own Final Fantasy VIII or any of the characters!


So much pain. He hadn't felt this much physical pain since he'd been thrown from a chocobo and then trampled on. With a low groan the cowboy attempts to lift his head, only to be attacked by another wave of nausea. Had he been poisoned? He really isn't sure, the last thing he remembers is being with Selphie. Selphie. Where is she? Is she hurt?
A little voice in his head tells him no she isn't hurt, but maybe she is the reason for why Irvine is flat on his back in so much pain.
A soft voice breaks through his thoughts "Irvie? Oh Irvie are you okay?" Selphie's emerald eyes are suddenly above him which causes Irvine to smile. "I-uh. I think so... What happened?" slowly he allows Selphie to help him sit up, the world is still tilting and wobbling slightly but as the seconds pass it begins to stand still.
"Well I uhm... Don't be mad kay?" all her words seem rushed but Irvine simply closes his eyes before sighing. "What did you do?"
He can hear her take a deep breath before she continues "Well, I uhm... Kinda... hit you in the face... with my.... uhm.... fist." The cowboys eyes flash open and all he can do is stare incredulously at the petite brunette. "Er- uhm... what? You punched me?" she simply nods her head "You punched me?!... WHY?!" What in the world would cause Selphie to punch him? It's not like he had done anything... Or had he? His memory is still a bit fuzzy.
"You were staring at some girls and I just meant to tap you with my fist, like a joke, but someone bumped into me and well.... I'm sorry Irvie!!! Don't be mad!" tears begin to streak down her cheeks which causes Irvine to feel horrible, which is odd to him seeing as she punched him. So with a small chuckle he gathers her up in his arms to calm her down. "Your forgiven Selphie. Just don't do it again."


A/N - I just felt like posting this seeing as I thought it was quite an interesting little scenario, I know its short, and maybe I'll elaborate later on but who knows.