Disclaimer:
I do not own the characters or plot of Final Fantasy Eight. Thet are copyright to Squaresoft. But the story is mine!The Price of Love
Chapter One
Rinoa's POV
"Ugh! You can't even take the time to ask me out?"
He looks at me, "Why does it matter? It's just a stupid party!"
I sigh, "Squall! It's the graduation ball! Does it matter to you that I just became a SeeD?"
"Whatever."
That's it. I've had enough of this treatment.
"Fine, Squall. You have no date with me. Now, or ever!"
He looks at me, "What is that supposed to mean?"
"It means I'm finished with you."
"Over a stupid dance? You're overreacting!"
I slap him, "You never call me, you never take me out, you never talk to me. You're a horrible excuse for a boyfriend and I'm sorry that I wasted an entire year with you! You never even cared about me!"
His eyes narrow in rage, "How can you say that after all I've done for you? I told you I didn't know how to do this! Fine, just leave me high and dry like everyone else has. I should've let you die in space!"
I can't believe he just said that! "You jerk! I hate you, Squall. I hate you!"
"Rinoa, I…"
"No! No more!" I cry as I rush out of the room.
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I cry in my pillow. How could he have said that? He should've let me die in space?
I know he didn't mean it, but I still hate him.
No, I don't hate him. It wouldn't hurt this badly if I did. I know he cares about me, but why can't he ever show it. Maybe I did overreact. Gosh, what's wrong with me?
Without even realizing it, I fall asleep.
Knock-Knock
The noise startles me. Who is knocking? I look at the clock. Oh crap! It's seven!
"Let's go Rinny! We'll be late!" Yells Selphie from behind the door.
"Coming!" I reply as I throw on my SeeD uniform and fix my hair. I also put on a bit of makeup so nobody can see that I've been crying.
The party. Squall will be there, he has to be. I'm not ready to talk to him.
"No." I tell myself, "I won't let him ruin this for me!"
I will enjoy myself tonight!