PASSENGER SEAT

Author's note: Here goes my very first songfic. It's already Valentine and I decided to make one just for fun. I do not "love" the song by Stephen Speaks because of the lyrics. I just like it because of the melody and the nice vocals. It just drives me sensational. Okay, so the characters isn't mine and the song, as I have mentioned, belongs to Stephen Speaks.


It was a cold evening. Seifer was walking across the parking lot to his car. As he was doing so, he saw a couple, both about 17 years of age. The guy was playfully chasing the girl as if the whole world was beyond them. They ran about until the girl accidentally collided against Seifer's chest.

"Oh, I'm sorry sir," there were traces of laughter from the girls face as she said those words. The guy, obviously her boyfriend, ran immediately to her side.

"She didn't mean to do it," the boy said. Seifer noticed that they were both overwhelmed and the apology didn't seem to be sincere.

They do not care. He thought.

The guy did not wait for Seifer's reply and instantly grabbed his girlfriend's hand. They walked away chatting merrily, the peals of laughter could be heard throughout the whole parking lot. Seifer went to his car and hilariously, he saw a pink brochure tucked into the wiper of his car.

"Take your special someone to Golden Feast Restaurant and give her the night of her life this Valentine's." it read.

"Valentine's day. Today was February 14. I can't believe I had completely lost tracked of time." Seifer chuckled to himself. He jumped into the car, flipped on the radio and the DJ announced that some boy requested a song for his lover tonight. The intro of the music played.

And Seifer just can't believe that he's alone tonight when everybody's fussing about dates and gifts and whatever. It's just been 2 years but it seems like he's been alone forever. Unknown to most people, well, he fell in love once. Yes, once with a girl who used to be the reason why he's breathing all this air, why he's still walking on this ground. She used to be his girl but because of his own stupidity, he lost her to his rival. Tonight is another time for him to go back and reminisce those memories when he's still with her.

And Seifer remembers every detail...

It was high time for me to prepare for a date. I'm finally taking the general's daughter out. Can't you believe it? I may be oozing with self- confidence but when it comes to things like this, I'm a total chicken. I wouldn't have the guts to ask this girl if Fujin had not carried my message to Ward and Ward had not carried my message to her. Talk about shame! They said it was unusual for me to be so scared of doing this but Rinoa just laughed it off and ignored them.

"He's asking me out?" She asked.

"Yup," confirmed Ward.

"Ah, finally! What time will he pick me?" She slightly blushed and then laughed softly.

"How about 7pm?"

"Perfect! Tell him I'll be waiting for him by the back gate."

So there it was, everything ready for that big night. I came by her house 15 minutes ahead of time. At seven, she was there, stealing out of her house. I find it amusing watching her. I always knew there was a rebel in her and that was one thing why I was attracted to her in the first place.

"So, you ready?" I asked.

"Uh huh." She smiled. I let her into the car.


I look at her and have to smile

As we go driving for a while

Her hair blowing in the open window of my car

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At that time, I didn't know exactly what to tell her. It has been months since we first met and everything was going smoothly for both of us. She was open, honest and beautiful. It was just right now that I can't think of anything to say.

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As we go, the traffic lights

I watch them glimmer in her eyes

In the darkness of the evening, and

I've got all that I need

Right here in the passenger seat

Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road

Knowing that she's inches from me

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I took her to the Golden Feast restaurant. We took a seat by the window so we could both have the view. I have reserved for her favorite food and everything was so right, I feel like floating. There were other couples there and the music played. When she asked me to dance, I don't know what was with me at that time but I let her drag me to the dance floor. Like me, she was still no dancer but because we're both enthusiastic, we decided to give it a shot. I stepped on her foot once, she stepped on mine twice. We were happily harmonizing with the music until we started bumping on other couples.

"That was so crazy, Seifer!" she told me when we finally got into the car. Both she and I were panting because of laughter.

"I thought you knew the steps,"

"Me? Wasn't dancing your idea?" I returned.

"That's because I thought you knew how to dance," she countered, laughing still.

"I could still imagine that woman's face when we bumped into them just when his boyfriend was about to kiss her."

"Yeah. And you kept stepping on my foot. I wouldn't be surprised if I end up in the Infirmary the next day," I said.

"It wasn't that bad, wasn't it?" she asked with a note of concern.

"Don't worry. Hey, what about dance lessons? You know we could both learn and-" I suggested.

"Oh, I would love to!" And we both enrolled for dancing lessons the next day. She became a great dancer and I, too, wasn't that bad myself. It was really great.

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We stop to get something to drink

My mind clouds and I can't think

Scared to death to say I love her

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After the showdown in the restaurant, I took her to the park. Ward advised that I take her there because of the fireworks display. He said that she would love it.

"I'm glad you enjoyed my company," I told her.

"Of course. Why wouldn't I?" she looked straight into my eyes, smiling sweetly like she always did. My heart skipped a beat.

x

Then the moon peeks from the clouds

I hear my heartbeat it's so loud

Try to tell her simply

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It was crazy but I cannot hold it any longer. Rinoa was just too beautiful, too innocent, too amazing. At that point, I just did what I think was the rightful thing to do. I held her chin and before I knew it, I was already kissing her.

"I love you, Rin. I didn't tell you this before but I've been loving you ever since I've met you." I looked right through her eyes and said those words with all my heart. She returned the kiss with a smile. I knew that all the goodies from those lips were only for me from then on.

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I've got all that I need

Right here in the passenger seat

Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road

Knowing that she's inches from me

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Today was February 14. During those times with Rin, went on so smoothly. But it was too good to last. I knew she loved me and I loved her, too. But my love was never enough compared to the things she had done for me. Sometimes, I think I do not really deserve her. She deserves someone better... like Squall.

It was a cold evening. Futile as it may seem, these evenings light the spark that was once there. I can see so many lovers hovering around. It reminds me of everything from that day I met her to the day I left her. I looked at the empty passenger seat and tears formed in my eyelids. I knew that I will always long for that same love.

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Thanks for reading everyone! This is my valentine write up for all of you who reviewed my other fics. A pleasing and wonderful Valentine's day to all of you!

~Lady in Blue