It was time to get up. All around the Garden people stirred in their beds. Alarm clocks went off. Some muttered. Some jumped out of their beds ready to start the day. There were those who worried the night away of the impending doom within arms reach. Others chose to cross the bridge when they got there.
Selphie crisscrossed the room as she changed into her clothes and tidied up her bed. She searched for the clipboard containing her plans for the upcoming events and the people she persuaded to participate. She smiled at her reflection as she wondered what Irvine was up to today. She has yet to persuade him and she had been planning all night on how to get him to comply.
Irvine was up before the others were. He was nearly done cleaning out his riffle. He had a smug smile on his face as he remembered how Squall looked last night. He was lost when it came to women and Irvine decided he should help the man out. Irvine Kinneas was charmer when it came to women. He chuckled at Squall's predicament. He had two women head over heels in love him and he didn't know what to do with them. Irvine on the other hand, had only one girl in mind. He wondered what plans she had in persuading him today…
Zell was snoring. He was tangled in his sheets oblivious of the ruckus his alarm clock was making, the shrill of the incessant ringing and his dreadful snoring blending into an unbearable noise that makes one wonder if he could sleep through an invasion.
Rinoa bounced out of bed ready to conquer the day. She showered, wrapped herself in a towel, and flung open her closet. She wanted to look pretty today, because she'd be spending her time with Squall. She liked him. Even though he didn't seem to care about her, she knew she could make him care. She was bothered by Quistis though. They seemed to be close friends and she hoped that that was all they were to each other. She dressed and decided to keep close to Squall so he wouldn't forget her again.
Quistis was sitting at the edge of her bed, her back straight, and her hands on her lap. She stared at the door. She was nervous to see Squall. She almost gave up on him when Rinoa came into the picture. But last night, she had seen love in his eyes. Or at least she thought it was love… She shook her head. I know it was love! He loves me and I love him! She smiled and sat up straighter. So this is love… I feel like I can beat every enemy that comes in my path. Sheesh, every breath I take is like a sigh. What am I waiting for? Every moment should be spent with him! And with that thought in mind, she stood up and headed for the door. She sighed once more, tilting her head to one side, before she opened the door and stepped out.
Squall was in bed. He was lying on his back, his hands behind his head. He'd woken up in the middle of a dream. He couldn't remember most of it but it involved Quistis. He stared at the ceiling remembering his decision before falling asleep. He had to make sure Quistis understood that there could be nothing more than friendship between them. He knew it was the right thing to do. But, just thinking about her made his blood surge into a part of him that greatly protested his decision. Damn it, I don't know if I can do this! He instantly berated himself for acting like a randy teenager. He could do this. All he had to do was put her out of his mind. He could do this. "I can do this," he said out loud, lifting himself out of bed. He decided to take a cold shower.
In Galbadia Garden…
Seifer looked out from a window in his room. His hand gripped the ledge, his knuckles were turning white. His eyes blazing as he stared into nothingness. He was going to kill Squall. It was no longer about his orders. This was personal. He knew Rinoa was with him. The bastard was probably trying to get into her bed by now. He hated Squall. Squall was taking everything away from him. It started with Quistis and now Rinoa. He'd long given up on Quistis when it was obvious that she favored Squall. But Rinoa was his to begin with. And he was going to get her back.
