Author's note: Hey.. Read and enjoy! What else should I say? Oh yea.. Please please please review..  And also, this fic happens on this present days, not in the future like in the game..

Chapter 1 : Meeting you

Rinoa had just moved to town 3 days ago and today, she was going to a new school, Balamb Garden High School. She was in her last year.

"I'm going to school now!" Rinoa yelled as she past her parents who were sitting in the dining room and hurried out of the house. Oh.. I forgot to mention, she was a not-so-rich girl type and Balamb Garden High School was the school where rich people go and the smart too.

Rinoa jogged her way to her first class.. Physics class. She was nervous, well, anyone would be nervous on their first day of new school. She knocked and entered the class and all eyes were on her. The teacher, called Xu, introduced her to the class and told her to sit next to a girl.

"Hey Rinoa! My name is Selphie Tilmitt. Nice to meet you!" said the girl happily. Rinoa smiled and turned her attention when 3 guys entered the class, late.

"You three! Why are you late.. AGAIN? Didn't I tell you to be punctual?! I'm going to report this to the headmaster! You three should behave and..," Xu scolded but she was cut off by the guy who looked like a cowboy.

"Yea.. yea.. Whatever. If you want to repeat the same thing over and over again, no need! I'll go deaf any minute!" He said and walked to his seat, following the first guy who was soo damn gorgeous with a scar on his face. They sat in front of Rinoa and Selphie.

The third one with a tattoo on his face was the good one. He apologized to the teacher before sitting down next to Rinoa. Rinoa smiled and said, "Hi. I'm Rinoa Heartilly. New student. What's your name?"

"Zell Dincht. Nice meeting you. Those two are my friends. That is Irvine and that one is Squall," he whispered, barely audible to Rinoa. Then, they turned back to the teacher and study.

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It was lunch time and Rinoa promised to have lunch with Selphie. Zell was in all her classes so far, so as the two rude boys. Those two boys were always late for class and they would ignore the teacher. Man!  

Rinoa was walking down the hall to the cafeteria when she saw Squall and Irvine and all the girls flirting and drooling over them. Yuck! And moreover, those two seemed to be pleased by it and gave the girls their own seductive glare. Some of the girls screamed.

Rinoa cursed something under her breath and began jogging to the cafeteria. But she bumped into a person.. Squall. "Ooppss.. sorry!" Rinoa apologized. Squall turned around and smirked, "Oh.. It's alright sweetie. Just be careful next time. And you don't need to do that. If you really wanna touch me, you can tell me right away."

Rinoa was enraged. 'The hell with this guy! I didn't bump into him just because I wanna touch him or something. Yuck!' Rinoa said sarcastically, "For your information mister! I bumped onto you accidentally not for any purpose, or else I wouldn't ever want to bump onto you, you jerk!"

Some girls who heard this scowled and growled. One of them, said, "Bitch, stop acting! You just pretending to be mad because you want to get Squall's attention."
Rinoa was now really really really angry! They called her a bitch!

Rinoa turned to those girls and exploded, "Well yeah.. So what?! I'm at least better than you girls who kept flirting with this stupid-headed jerk with those disgusting.. disgusting.. disgusting looks and those overly sexy dress. Well sorry, he won't fall for you guys, you BITCHES! And another important info for you, he's a gay!!"

Rinoa strolled her way to the cafeteria. The girls gave her their deadly glares before turning to Squall and continue their seductive smiles and winking. Squall however, ignored them and kept watching the new, interesting girl. 'What the hell! How dare she called me a jerk AND a gay! She'll pay!' Squall thought as he walked away.

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Rinoa sat next to Selphie in the cafeteria. Selphie saw Rinoa's mad face asked, "Why are you so mad?"   

"Because of that stupid jerk Squall. He's so arrogant. I bumped onto him and he said that I did that on purpose in order to get his attention. Ugghh!! And also those annoying fans of him! How the hell do they fall for that bastard?!" Rinoa exclaimed.

Selphie smiled and thought, 'Hmm.. This looks like a fresh start of their friendship. I'm sure this stubborn cute girl and that gorgeous playboy will keep fighting. Hmm.. They do look good together, though! I know! Match make them!' Selphie grinned.

"Well Rinoa, to tell you the truth. He's the most popular guy in here. I think all the girls here are dying to be with him.. except you and me, of course. I used to like him but not anymore. And you know what, even the teachers have a thing for him," Selphie said.

Rinoa's eyes widened in disbelief. Even the teachers here are in love with him?! Selphie saw the look on Rinoa's face and she knew Rinoa's going to explode again. So, she calmed her down, "Now, now Rinoa. Why don't you try the hot dogs? The hot dogs are so yummy and you have to be here early to get it cause they're always sold out. Here!"

Rinoa was about to bite her hot dog when she heard Zell shouted, "What! Sold out! I'm late again! I will never get to eat those hot dogs!" Rinoa smiled and called him.

Rinoa then offered him hers, so, Zell shouted happily, "For me? Thanks Rinoa! You're the best!"

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The last class for the day was Chemistry. The teacher was a beautiful woman and her name was Quistis Trepe. But unfortunately, Selphie and Zell was not in this class and more unfortunately was, Squall was in this class but without Irvine. Quistis introduced Rinoa to the whole class and ordered her to sit next to…. Squall!

Rinoa wanted to run away but she sat next to Squall, though. Squall who saw her disgusted face, smirked. "Hey sweetie. We meet again. My name is Squall Leonhart, anyway. Sorry about just now." Rinoa looked at him.

"Well then, Squall. Sorry for calling you a jerk and a gay. But it's entirely your fault. You shouldn't accuse me of foolish thing."

Squall grinned again before concentrating to what the teacher said. 'So, she's a very stubborn girl. Very interesting,' he noted mentally. Rinoa, on the other hand, was surprised when she saw that Squall was studying and be a good boy through the whole lesson. He was so lazy and ignored the teachers in other classes that day but now.. 'Maybe he loves Chemistry..,' Rinoa thought.

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Rinoa met Selphie before she left school. She told Selphie about Squall being serious in Chemistry. "Yeah. I've been thinking about it too. He was always serious in Chemistry. I don't know. Why?" Selphie asked.

Rinoa shook her head and waved Selphie goodbye. Rinoa was walking down the street but was shocked when she heard a familiar voice. "Sweetie!"

Rinoa turned around and saw Squall. She was puzzled, "You?"

"Hey. Don't be so surprised. I used this way because if I used the usual way, many girls will be there waiting for me. You know how they'll react when they see me. Well, you can't help it when you're so good-looking!" Squall said arrogantly.

"Shut up!" Rinoa said, annoyed. But she had to admit, though, he was really damn good-looking. Seeing Rinoa staring at him, Squall grinned, "Falling in love with me already?"

Rinoa blushed and looked away, "No, you idiot! I was just trying to figure out what they saw in that ugly face of yours!" Squall stopped abruptly. This girl was going too far. No one ever said he was ugly. NO ONE! She's sooo gonna get for this!

They walked silently. Squall was planning something in his head while Rinoa just.. walking. Squall snapped back to reality when Rinoa stopped and said, "This is my home." Squall looked at it and even though, it was simple, but it was really cute.

"If you don't mind, come in."

Squall followed her in. He sat on the sofa in the living room. The living room was decorated creatively. Nice.. Then suddenly, a woman came in. A beautiful woman.

"Rinoa.. Oh, who's this young fine man? Is he your boyfriend?"

Rinoa and Squall blushed. Julia saw this smiled. Oh.. They're so cute. "No mom! He's just.. urmm.. a friend!" Rinoa exclaimed. Squall nodded correspondingly. But it hit Squall, "Your MOM?" Rinoa nodded, so as the woman.

"What?! She's so young and beautiful. Nice to meet you, madam. I'm Squall Leonhart," Squall bowed politely. 'Oh.. Now, he's a gentleman in front of my mother?! Such a two-faced jerk!' Rinoa thought madly.

"Such a gentleman. Thank you for your compliment. I'm Julia Caraway," said Rinoa's mother gracefully. 'Caraway? But Rinoa said her name is Rinoa Heartilly?'

"Sorry, Mrs. Caraway. Is Caraway your family's name? Or is it your husband's?" Squall asked curiously.

"Caraway is my husband's. My family's name is Heartilly," Julia answered. Squall looked at Rinoa but she gave him a 'keep-your-mouth-shut' glare. So, Squall decided not to ask any further.

Squall spent an hour there talking with Julia politely. Rinoa was ignored completely and she was bored to death. At last, Squall stood up and said, "I must be going. Nice meeting you, Mrs. Caraway."  

Rinoa was told to escort Squall out. When they're already out of the house, Rinoa sighed. "Okay, Squall. Why are you being a gentleman? What trick are you pulling on?"

"What? No trick. Your mom is a lady, that's why I'm being a gentleman," Squall answered sincerely.

"Yeah right. You're not like this in front of me."

"That's because you're not a lady!" Squall grinned. Rinoa clenched her fist. Squall who saw this, brought up his hand in defense.

"You jerk!" Rinoa shouted. Squall laughed genuinely. 'I laughed? It's been a long time since I laugh truly.'

"See? With you keep shouting at me, you'll convince me more that you're not a lady," Squall told. Squall started to walk away. "Goodbye sweetie!"

"STOP CALLING ME THAT!" Rinoa shrieked. Squall laughed again as he walked off. Then, Rinoa walked into the house, smiling. Julia who saw the whole thing grinned and planned something in her head. Planning what?

HoNeyZ-RiNoA: Hehehehehe… Done.. Bye! v(^^)v