Selphie's Friend

(Author's Note: Don't own nothing! This story went from a PG-13 to rated because of one chapter. I know that her reactions aren't that good, I'm trying, I really am. Destiny, she's so confused, so much has happened in a short space of time. This is set two weeks after the last chapter, Destiny's refused to let anyone see her and is now hiding in her dormitory. This is short because it was part of the next chapter before. I decided to make it a chapter in its own right. Soz for the shortness.)

Chapter Seven: Up And About Again


I stared at the door. I wasn't going out in the day time, only at night to forage for food. Not even dying my hair a purple/black had cheered me up. I was alone, and I was still no closer to finding a way to teach anyone how to get into the elemental plane. I had tried to get there several times, but everytime I was attacked by a shadow. No matter where I searched I couldn't find a single Noble GF, I assumed they were all hiding. There were a few more minor GFs who had been killed the same way as Bahamut. I had also noticed the changes in the weather, so abrupt.

It was nine o'clock. I was safe to go to the cafeteria to eat now. As much as I hated solitude, I couldn't stand to be asked about the sorceress power within me. I feared what people would think. I hated that part of myself, I was more afraid of what Seifer thought of me. He probably thought I'd been controlling him to like me. I just couldn't face him right now, not without going to pieces.

I walked through the corridors, as though I had a purpose. People moved out of my way, none of them gave me a second glance. It was then that I realised I was at the cafeteria. I walked up to the counter, bought a hotdog and turned around to come face to face with Seifer. I gasped and felt tears come up in my eyes. Seifer raised his eyebrows, then took me by the shoulders and lead me to a table in the corner.

"Where have you been? Everyone's been worried as hell about you!" He told me. I bit my lip, put my hotdog down and then walked around the table and flung my arms around his neck. He didn't react at first, but then he put his arms around me, I felt slightly more reassured. I then pulled myself together and let go of him, stepping back.

"Unexpected," Seifer said, smirking. I pursed my lips then looked into his eyes.

"Unexpected is good. It'll keep you on your toes," I joked. Seifer's smirk vanished and was replaced with an extremely sexy smile. I saw the look of lust in his eyes, guarded enough to make me wonder exactly what he was thinking, but telling me enough so I knew what lines he was thinking along.

"Oh stop it! You know that it's too risky in Garden," I picked up my hotdog and ate it. Seifer grinned at me then his expression turned serious.

"Tell me what you were talking about in the Infirmary," He demanded. I felt my stomach drop at the memories. I felt myself falling completely to pieces again. Tears began falling down my face, I couldn't look at Seifer, neither could I reply. We sat there in silence.

"Well?" He asked. I forced myself to look up, as soon as he saw the tears his eyes widened.

"Sorry, I'm an ass," He apologised. I nodded, he was. He chuckled and reached out to wipe away the tears. He quickly withdrew his hand and I soon realised why, Selphie and the gang had just entered the cafeteria. They all trooped into the corner and sat down.

"Ok Seifer, what did you do you insensitive asshole?" Zell asked. Seifer smirked at him and then looked pointedly at me. I winced and looked away. I heard someone sigh.

"Anyone would think you'd confessed murder, the way you're acting!" Quistis scolded, gripping my upper arm tightly. "If you haven't noticed we already have a Sorceress amongst us and she's perfectly happy. Stop moping around as though you are still thirteen and get your ass back on your mission. What ever it is." I saw the sense in the words, Quistis had not really realised that the problem was my mission, but perhaps I should just think of this as another mission.

"Thanks Quistis, maybe I should stop sulking," I said. Then I added, as a sarcastic after thought. "I guess I should think before I get shot in future." I heard someone snort. I wished I could just snort, but I was still pretty restricted in my movements.

"Maybe you should try and get out of the way in future," Irvine retorted. I looked him straight in the eyes.

"Perhaps you should try and aim more sharply, since you are a god damned sharpshooter. Guess the pressure was too much, eh?" I noticed the strange look on his face then noticed the way his body language spoke. It was like a pair of binoculars focusing in on things. My sight focused on Irvine's eyes, they told many things.

"You never meant to hit him, did you?" I questioned. Irvine tried to hide his guilt but he failed miserably. "Why? Why? Why?" I asked, leaping to my feet. I felt someone restrain me as Irvine took a few steps back.

"I could never prove it though. You have some nerve!" I shrieked. The cafeteria was empty by now, only us and a few dinner ladies. Irvine turned and was about to run away when Seifer stuck out his foot. Irvine tripped and went down.

"You seem to enjoy destroying lives, Kinneas. If I remember, you were the reason that Zell and Quistis were adopted, because they couldn't stand you. Now you like causing trouble for Cleopatra too? And you call me an ass?" Seifer raised his eyebrows then came over to me, he gave my shoulder a squeeze then helped me up, the gang followed as we left the cafeteria.

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-~-Seifer's POV-~-

I could believe it easier than the rest. Since Destiny had been around he'd been acting damned strange. Selphie was hit worst, she wouldn't stop crying. Destiny had took her to one side and talked to her in a low voice for a while. I really wanted to get Destiny alone though, I really just wanted to talk to her for a second. The fact she wouldn't even look at me didn't help. Perhaps she was still in the process of forgiving me.

"Let's have a sleepover, all of us. We can't leave Selphie alone like this, so we might as well all have a pyjama party," Destiny suggested. Everyone agreed, so I agreed as well. I don't think anyone noticed how reluctant I was. Pyjama parties, hell, they were for teenagers. I realised then that perhaps Destiny was trying to get everyone together, she needed as much comforting as Selphie.

"Cleopatra? Can I talk to you a moment?" I asked. She frowned and followed me outside. There were a few whispers and a few smart ass comments but I ignored them. They could think what they wanted, as long as they didn't end up in a gossip column somewhere.

"What Seifer?" She asked, impatience was prominent in her voice. I leaned against the wall.

"I know we aren't really dating, not proper dating anyway," I began. "I just want you to know, I'm your friend too. You can talk to me you know. If you never even look at me then I get the idea you don't want me near you. It's awkward, especially after I've been trying to get to the Infirmary to see you for the past two weeks." I stopped. I'd let my tongue carry me away again. I thought quickly.

"Listen, I don't want to end up all couply, not like Squall and Rinoa. I like my space. But I hate being alone. I won't ignore you anymore," Destiny said. I relaxed and decided to try a quick comment.

"Well, why not skip a pyjama party and come over to my dorm then?" I asked. Destiny giggled and gently put her hand behind my neck. It was cool and I felt a slight tingling go through my body.

"I'd love to babes, but I'm not going to. You're going to beg first," With that she turned and walked into the dorm. She obviously didn't know much about Seifer Almasy, I wasn't going to beg. All I'd have to do is show her a bit of attention, she'd be in my bed soon enough.

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Destiny's POV

I was aware that there were hushed whispers when I went into the room. Seifer followed shortly after with a huge grin on his face. I wondered what the hell was with him? Hadn't I just blown him off? He sat down on my bed.

"Good call," He said. I was puzzled but decided to leave it. Everyone then stood up in complete sinchronization.

"We'll be back in about ten minutes, we're gonna get our things. See ya in ten," Zell said. I nodded. They all left, including Seifer. I collapsed onto my bed. Whew, it was going to be a long night...