Head Over Heels

By: Michelle

Author's Note: Hmm…some love triangle between Squall, Rinoa, and Seifer. But, as you can all see… I'm a BIG Squinoa fan!! Who0-h00!! Squinoa rules! But enough 'bout that. This is my first Final Fantasy 8 fic and I didn't really finish the game completely but all these Squinoa fics inspired me to write my very own. Oh well… On with the story… Read on!

Disclaimer: I don't own FF8… I am only worthy of owning this fanfic. Thank you very much…

Chapter 1: A New Life

Rinoa's POV

I don't really know why I ran away from home… I never really knew the reason… I don't want to find out… I don't want anyone to find out for me either… It's not like me to disobey… I was always a really good person whom anyone can depend on. Suddenly, the reason popped into my head like the wind… I remember now. Dad has gotten too far. I don't even think I should call him 'Dad' anymore. I don't know where I'm heading or where I want to go… I just want to get away from the city… I hate it there… I feel as if I don't belong there. I never really cared. I was not cared for.

I stood up, seeing a guy with brown hair, wearing a black jacket with a white shirt inside it, and the same color of pants. He looked very serious. It was about time that I knew where I was going. And it's up to this guy to help me.

Squall's POV

I mind my own business… I don't want to talk to anybody… I was always alone… I respect my own privacy, until a girl with straight, dark-brown hair tapped me on my shoulder, asking, "Hi, I'm Rinoa Heartilly and I'd like to ask where this train is off to… I was hoping you might know." Now, I never really answered a girl's question before, that is, excluding Quistis' questions in classes. It was really surprising that this girl, Rinoa Heartilly asked me where to go. Should I answer? I never really thought about it… I never really talked chitchat to anyone. That was something social people would do, and I definitely had an anti-social lifestyle. "Didn't you read your ticket before you got into this train? We're heading for Balamb," I mumbled. Well, that wasn't really the answer I had in mind, but the girl didn't mind. She just remained content, saying, "Oh, I see. Well, I'm sorry for bothering you, but I just needed somebody to talk to. Mind if you'd volunteer?" Girls never give up when they want something. I mind, of course. "I don't give a damn… A girl like you would obviously have people in your compartment, right?" I answered glumly. Rinoa just shook her head, showing me a slight smile. Now, she was getting into my nerves. The only way to settle this is through some small talk. I can't believe I'm doing this. I rolled my eyes and shook my head, saying, "Whatever." This was going to be a long day.

Rinoa's POV

This guy was hard to deal with. It took about 10 minutes to get him to say "Whatever." But all I had to do was keep my cool. As we walked inside my lonely compartment, he quietly sat down on the vacant seat in front of me. I sat down comfortably onto mine. He then put his hands onto his forehead while looking at his feet. "You said you wanted to talk." He started. "Yes, I did." I answered back. "Go ahead," he mumbled. "Who are you?" I asked him. "Squall Leonhart, SeeD of Balamb Garden," he said, looking at me. "Balamb Garden? Cool," I said. Maybe I should go there, I thought. Maybe Balamb Garden was like Galbadia Garden… Wait, I could take studies there. "For you, maybe. It'd be easy for you if you were just an ordinary student. Being the head SeeD is… confusing," he told me. "I see. Maybe I should try studying there. After all, education is important." I smiled. He just rolled his eyes and looked outside the window. I don't know him… He was a complete stranger, but I was going to experience a new life with him.

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Author's Note: Please send me at least 5-10 reviews and I'll submit Chapter 2 for ya.

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