Welcome back! Thanks to Leonsgriever69 for the review. Glad I could surprise you! Another thanks to my readers in the UK and Germany. (I'm goin' global! =P). Anyway, the music to this chapter is called Find Your Way. It's the music in the game when you're in the Tomb of the Unknown King. Find it on iTunes. Ok enough talk. Let the suspense commence!
Chapter Four: The Dream
Back in Rinoa's Dorm…
Rinoa was typing another entry into the diary she kept on her laptop. After today's events she felt a sudden burst of inspiration to write until her computer pinged softly, interrupting her from reliving the moment between her and Squall. This had better be good. She thought to herself. 'Sunny T is requesting IM Chat.' Selphie!! Rinoa wasted no time in accepting her best friend's request.
Sunny T: Hiya Rin! = )
AngelEyes: Selph! where r u guys?
Sunny T: Squall didn't tell u? We're in Dollet for our annual SeeD mission.
AngelEyes: Aww! He didn't tell me. (I guess I didn't give him the chance to, she thought.) all of you are there??
Sunny T: yep. Me Zell Quisty and Irvine
AngelEyes: = ( how long r u gonna b gone?
Sunny T: only 4 2 weeks. Not much 2 do since 'the incident' but we have 2 go at least once a year.
AngelEyes: I guess that's not too long. I cant wait til u get back! I have so much 2 tell u!
Sunny T: really!? =0 what about???
AngelEyes: Squall and me
Sunny T: Oooooh!! I wanna know! Tell me tell me tell me tell me…pleeeeeeeze!?
AngelEyes: I have to tell you in person.
Sunny T: Awww! ;..(
AngelEyes: Hey it won't be too long. B4 u know it 2 weeks will have gone by. I promise not 2 leave out 1 juicy detail!
Sunny T: OK =) well I have 2 go now. Duty calls
AngelEyes: OK. C u later.
Sunny T: Bye!
Smiling to herself, she closed the chat window. In all honesty, she really did want to spill her guts to Selphie right then and there, but some things were better said in person. She felt like she was going to burst with this new information. Since she had come back to her dorm, all she could think about was Squall; the way he touched her, the way he kissed her, the things he said, even how he reacted to when she slapped him. Wait a sec… He didn't get mad when I slapped him. She thought back to that moment. I slapped him, and he gave me this strange look. I thought it was anger, but… She began to put the pieces together in her mind. It was…lust! Pure, unadulterated lust! I think Squall likes it rough! She laughed to herself. She thought it out of character for him since he was the quiet type, but it kind of made sense. I mean, he has been a fighter just about his entire life. Wow! Squall has a kinky side! She giggled again. Selphie's gonna love this! Rinoa saved her entry and turned in for the night, with images of her Knight lulling her into a blissful slumber.
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Rinoa looked all around her, finding herself on the serene coast of Balamb. At first she wondered how she had gotten here but pushed the thought out of her mind and enjoyed the serenity. The ocean was beautiful and the sunset was breathtaking, but for some reason she couldn't help but feel like something was terribly wrong. She stood up and brushed the sand from her clothing and looked around again. This time her eyes landed on a figure that was standing a few feet behind her. It was a woman, obviously, from the elaborate black dress she wore revealing her shapely curves. Rinoa couldn't see her face since the hood from the cloak she wore covered it down to her nose, yet something seemed eerily familiar about her. Rinoa was the first to speak. "Excuse me, do I know you from somewhere?" she asked. However the woman did not respond, making Rinoa somewhat uncomfortable. She tried again, "Are you new to Balamb? I'm Rin-"
"I know exactly who you are, Rinoa." the woman cut Rinoa off mid-sentence. Even her voice was familiar to her, yet she couldn't quite place where she had heard it.
The lady sighed and lowered her head slightly. "It seems so long ago that I was your age. I was so naïve and full of hope then. I thought I could take on anything." she laughed lightly.
Rinoa took a step closer to her. "Who are you? How do you know who I am?" she asked, becoming more and more irritated that she wasn't answering her questions.
The mystery woman only laughed harder. "I guess some things never change. You really are as naïve as I remember."
"Who are you calling naïve!? I only asked you a simple question and you still haven't answered me! That makes you rude! Now who the hell are you and how do you know me?" Rinoa yelled. She was quickly becoming tired of the head games. The woman's painted lips curled into a cynical smile as she turned and began walking away. "You'll know soon enough who I am." the woman said and turned back toward Rinoa. "But for now, wake up."
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Rinoa woke to the sound of birds chirping happily outside her window. It was a dream? She thought, looking around at her surroundings. She was safely back in her dorm. What was that all about? Who was that woman? She ran a hand through her hair. Oh well. It was only a dream…Right? As much as she tried to convince herself that it was in fact just a dream, she still had a nagging feeling that just maybe it was more than that.
Rinoa shook her head in an attempt to rid herself of any ill thoughts the dream brought her and padded to her bathroom. I guess being the Commanders girlfriend has its perks. She thought with a giggle. The other cadets all had to share restrooms and showers, non-coed of course.
She turned on the light and promptly disrobed, preparing for a long, hot shower. Just as she was about to step inside, something on her leg caught her eye. What is this? She captured some of the substance into the palm of her hand and examined it more closely. It's…sand.
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Short chapter, I know. Fret not: I'll make up for it with the next one. Who is this strange woman? Why is Selphie's screen name Sunny T? When will Squall finally say 'whatever'? Stay tuned to find out!