For the record; I do not own the characters from final fantasy vii. Never will. Warning: Yaoi ahead; you were warned.

To Come Full Circle

Chapter 3

Squall awoke to find Seifer lying next to him. Squall almost knocked him on his ass; but he looked just to damn sexy in nothing but a pair of boxer shorts while curled up next to himself. Squall decided to declare no harm no foul, and start on breakfast down stairs.

"I can't believe that really happened. Did he even shower before…oh…who cares... Did I really just let him get away with that?…I wonder if he will wake up in shock?"…"What if he doesn't!?" Squall continues his tasks for about thirty minuets; when he starts hearing noises upstairs.

Seifer awakes to the best smell ever (fresh rain). He suddenly notices that he didn't wake up where he went to bed. A declaring grin spreads across his face. He sits up and that declaring grin turns into an "Oh Shit!" "How much did I really drink last night? At least it wasn't Vodka; I hate sweating profusely during a hangover."Seifer looks around to find someone missing. "How does he wake up so damn early, he was just as…" "Do you always talk to yourself in the morning? Get showered and come down; breakfast is almost ready." Squall interrupts by yelling from downstairs. Seifer complies by getting in the shower. He takes his time getting ready; trying to hid the evidence of his hangover.

Greta, one of Squall's regulars, walks threw the front door. "You know, the smell of your coffee and pancakes always perks me up in the mornin' Squall." "I am glad to hear it. Even if she says the same damn thing every morning." Her younger sister Pearl follows Greta in. "Ya know, if I could only bare the thought of going a day without your cooking; I would be a rich woman by now." "Thanks Pearl; it means a lot to hear. Seriously, does anybody around here say anything new?" They take their seat at the bar; while Daisy, a quiet soul, takes her place next to the window with her black coffee and blueberry bagel. Daisy has found a soft spot for Squall, and visits about three times a week for breakfast. She never talks or makes any noise. Greta and Pearl however, wish to know every aspect of what is going on next door. With Squall's silence; Greta and Pear start their chain of gossip for the day.

"Who's that Adonis in the tight tee-shirt!?" Exclaims a very excited Pearl. Greta turns to get a better view. "Oh Hein! Is he in a thong!?" Greta grabs Pearl and leaves a generous tip before dragging and an aw struck Pearl out the door. Daisy, who really never says anything, just stares as she sips her coffee.

Seifer, not knowing Squall opened for breakfast during the weekdays, had come down wearing one of Squall's black T-shirts, and a pair of white bikini briefs. After the shock of the situation wore off, he decides to continue as planed. He sits at the bar for his morning meal.

"Was that really necessary?" Squall asks with an undertone in his voice. "What?" Seifer asks coyly. "Where are your pants…and is that my…" "Shirt?...Yes. It was raining last night and everything I brought was wet." "hehehe" Daisy giggles shortly before finishing her bagel. "I can't believe he is wearing my underwear!" "Believe it sweet cheeks." Daisy suddenly chokes over her last bit of coffee and decides it is better that she gives them some privacy. "I have pants." "I couldn't wear leather." "You can, however, go around in my underwear." "What, don't you like them on me?" "Whatever." Breakfast goes on and Squall starts to clean up. "Can I see this new establishment I am going to manage?" "After lunch." "Why Lunch, it,s just over there." "I am having the place restored. I really want to give these kids something special. Something to make up for the…" "…Shit I did to them." "You know…it is going to take time for people to realize that you were…" "…A monster." "Would you stop, that isn't what I was going to say." "It is the truth though." "You were under the control of Ultimacia." "I would rather be a monster than weak. How can even defend me?" "…Whatever" "What is that look for? And quit saying that, it makes me want to…" "I don't think your in any position to post threats." "I…never mind." "It took an extreme amount of force to defeat her. Being under her spell isn't something you can blame yourself for entirely." "Look what they did to Matron." "…" "You don't have anything to say!" Exclaims Seifer. "I did what I could." "What is that supposed to mean?" "You were both to be sealed for testing." Explains Squall. "What?" " I asked Laguna to pull some strings. He did what he could." "You asked your father to spare me? Why?" Edea wouldn't go with the terms of the negotiation. She felt terrible about the damage she caused. She make Laguna promise to get you acquitted. I didn't know about her decision until it was all over." Squall states; avoiding the previous questions. "Are you actually blaming yourself for our consequences? You were the hero. We did a lot of destruction." "Nobody wins when it comes to war. I almost lost my best friend." "Please finish you sentences when you speak; I can't always guess what you are thinking." "I thought The Seifer Almasy could do anything?" "Was that a come back? I do believe I am rubbing off on you." "Whatever".

As the morning progresses; Seifer and Squall find themselves regressing to a more innocent time in their history. Seifer told Squall about the time he left garden; Squall found himself remembering the loss he felt inside; being alone at the orphanage that overlooked the Centran Coast. Seifer also talked about how they used to tell each other everything. He them questioned internally; whether or not their relationship could really be the way it used to be.

"Why are you being so nice to me?" Seifer asks in a slightly irritated tone. "What do you mean?" "We lost touch after I left the orphanage. Our friendship has been tainted ever since." "…I had already lost so many people that I had cared about." "What do you mean?" "After Raine died, I ended up at the ophanage; then Ellone went to look for Laguna. I only had…" "You felt abandoned after I left?" "I know; It is so pathetic." "No. I felt the same way when you were suddenly away on missions and I couldn't go." "…Why did you fail the SeeD exam so many times?" Squall, after feeling slightly uncomfortable, quickly changed the subject. "I was waiting for my best friend to catch up." "…" "I was devastated when I was past up for seed the last time. If we hadn't of left our post…" "Everything would have went unchecked; and…in the end, who knows what might have happened." Squall quickly tries to comfort his blonde companion. "When I found out that you had been sent on that mission…I couldn't bare the thou…?" "You felt abandoned?" Squall interrupts. "That was the moment…when all my memories cam flooding back to me." "I can't believe…" "I have asked that if you are going to say something; to say it where I can hear you." Seifer interrupts Squall's inner monologues. "I didn't understand why you acted the way you did until now." "I have always been there for you when you truly needed me. Even under Ultimacias control; she could never force me to kill you. I…" "You don't have to say it. I feel the same way. No matter what we may disagree on; I don't think I could go that direction either." "When did you start finishing my sentences?" "I always have; just not aloud." "What do you say; can we take a look at the place now?" "The workers I hired should be on lunch about now." "Where are they?" "I hired several of the people around town. They usually go home for lunch." "When I have an entire construction company at my disposal!?" Seifer questionably exclaims. "…It is my way of putting money into the community." "You know; you can make a profit and be charitable at the same time." "…" "Point taken.

Squall takes Seifer on tour of the Winn Hill Mansion; soon to be the Winn Hill Orphanage and Family Shelter. Seifer can't believe that a building this big could be located in such a small town. Squall tells Seifer how Winn Hill used to be a great lord's province. He speeks about how: "When the country fell under the control of a tyrant King, the Lord of the providence paid the people's taxes and allowed them land to grow their own food. The people never forgot the kindness their Lord supplied them. He was killed in a battle commissioned by the royal service. After his death; the people of this province rebelled against their tyrant ruler. They started a revolution that won them their freedom. This town was named after Lord Winn. This was his mansion." "I now realize why you wanted to hire people from the town. I only wish my imprint on this world wasn't tainted. I wish for people to remember me for the good I have done and hope to do; not the shit I got caught up in." "…" "I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by that." Seifer quickly retorts. "I think I am the one rubbing of on you." "Tell me about your mother and this place again?" Seifer quickly changes to a more comfortable subject. "…" "What's wrong?" "I don't remember all that much about her. It was a sacrifice I had to make when using Guardian Forces." Squall explains. "You don't remember you mother!?" "I remember the images Ellone showed me from Laguna's memory. I remember this place; just not ever being here." "I am so sorry Squall." "What are you sorry for?" "I used to listen about how you talked about your mother, and the way you admired her. It is almost…" "Really; it isn't like I won't ever remember again. It will just take time." "You have sacrificed so much for the people of this world; and you still keep going." "…" "You really are a remarkable person." "Whatever."

Chapter Three took no time at all. I repeat; I am not going to always update this story so quickly. Big plans for the next chapter; won't tell you though. Sorry. The next chapter will be even longer and a little steamy. Please review. No Yaoi haters you; were warned.