A/N: ~ Dodges the massive amounts of screams from readers ~ Ack! It's not the end yet! It's not the end yet!

Chapter Four

I stared at her in disbelief. My heart was, as many people put it, smashed to the floor and she was there, stepping all over it. I was simply crushed. My worst enemy was my love's love. Confusing, yes? I turned away from her, mumbling, "Make yourself at home."

Before I went into my room, I saw her eyes filled with pain. Was that pain for me? Suddenly, the metal door swung open. "Listen, Fu! I told ya! Asparagus makes ya get bad gas, ya know!"

Suddenly, they both stopped, staring at Quistis. Raijen dropped the bag of groceries, staring at her body. I wanted to slap him right then and there. Yet, I didn't. Fujin looked over at me, and then at her. "Hello Fujin. Hello Raijen." She smiled softly.

"Hey, Quistis! How's ya been, ya know?" She giggled softly as Raijen started picking up the fallen groceries. Fujin shoved a couple of bags into his already filled arms, and shoved me into my room. I saw Quistis' eyebrows raise. "Don't mind them, ya know! She's probably just gonna kick him a few times, ya know?"

"Yea, I know. Let me help you with that."

I only heard their conversation, but I saw Fujin's death glare. "What?" I asked innocently.

"TELL HER?" she asked. Obviously, she was mad. I wasn't sure if it was because I brought her home or because of some other reason.

"I can't, Fu!" I told her, defeated.

"Why not?" her voice was strong, cold, yet very caring. "Were you going to?" Now her voice was filled with hope.

"I was. But..."

"But what? But nothing! This is your happiness on the line, Seifer!"

I shook my head, brushing my hand through my blonde hair. "She's going out with Chicken-wuss." Fujin sighed. "What?"

"Look, girls love it when guys fight over them. Makes them feel loved, in a way. Just tell her how you feel and be honest about it."

I nodded, smiling at my sister. She nodded her head and walked out of my room. I walked towards the door, looking at Raijen making a fool out of himself juggling eggs. He was doing well, until Fujin kicked his legs. The eggs landed on top of him and I had to just smile. Fujin knelt down laughing at him covered in egg yolks. I saw Quistis chuckling quietly, averting her eyes over at me smiling. I suddenly put on my normal face, surprised at her walking over. "Yes?"

"What?" I asked, sounding as if I didn't do anything.

"You were looking at me." She flipped her hair back. She was being coy, something she was never good at. I smirked down at her and she gave me that cold glare. "I should head home. Get ready for the concert."

I quickly grabbed her arm, pulling her into my bedroom. I shut the door with my foot, pulling her into my arms. What I didn't know was that she had me in her arms as well. She pushed her lips hard against mine, pushing me against the door. Suddenly, I pushed her away, both of us gasping for breath. "What...was that for!" I whispered hoarsely out.

"I...don't know! I just had to!" she said, falling down on my bed.

I smirked softly, walking over to her. "You like me," I whispered.

She sat up, glaring at me. "Excuse me?"

"You like me. You like me a lot."

She glared more. "I do not!"

"You wanna date me, don't you, Quisty?" With using her childhood nickname, I knew I had struck a nerve. Suddenly, I saw my pillow colliding at me face. "No fair! I don't have a weapon!" Again, she hit me with the pillow. I covered my head and searched for anything. I couldn't get to the other pillow on my bed, seeing as that was her fortress.

"Take it back!" she yelled, hitting me again with a pillow.

"Never!" I yelled back. I grinned and tackled her down onto the bed, pinning her arms with my hands and her legs with my knees. "Looks as though the tables have turned."

She looked up at me; her makeup was smudged all over. I smiled softly, pulling the pillow out of her arms and tossing it to the ground. She began to blush. "Seifer?"

"Yes?" I asked back, waiting for her question.

"I'm not...actually going out with Zell, yet." I grinned as she talked, but frowned when she said 'yet.' I waited for more, but nothing was coming out.

"So," I finally said, "I have a chance, right?"

She looked up at me, shocked at what she had heard. "Are you saying you like me?"

It was now my turn to start blushing. "I..."

She grinned. "You like me...you like me! You wanna date me!" she screamed out. I shook my head, blushing greatly.

"I...never said that!" I yelled back. She laughed softly. I released my grip, stealthily grabbing onto the pillow. She kept laughing and then I hit her with the pillow. "Hah!"

She grabbed onto the other one, smacking it right into my face. We both laughed and at that time, we both were at peace. I stopped laughing, staring down at her. Even though her hair and makeup were a total mess, she was still beautiful. Her face scrunched up softly, showing the laughter wrinkles that never dared come near her face. I bent down, took her face in my hands, and kissed her softly. Her laughter stopped, and her eyes were wide open.

I pulled away slowly, looking deep in her sapphire eyes. "...I," she started to say. I placed my nose down on hers, smiling my true smile.

"Not a word of this to anyone, ok?" I whispered. She nodded, her blonde hair fanned out behind her.

From behind us, a voice called out, "What about us, ya know!"

Both Quistis and I turned to see Fujin giggling and Raijen giving me thumbs up. She started to blush and I stood up, slamming my foot into Raijen's shin. Both women started to laugh hysterically. I had two women that I wanted there; my sister, whom I told everything to and the woman I loved the most.

I shut the door, locking it this time. I turned over to Quistis who was no where to be found. "Quistis?" I called out.

"I'm in the bathroom." I walked over to the open door, smiling at her wiping off makeup. "Yes?" she asked.

"You look better without makeup." She glared. "I was curious," I started.

"About?"

I took in a deep breath, leaning my back on the doorframe. "What are you going to tell Zell?" She was silent. "I mean, do you like him?"

"A bit." I nodded, obviously disappointed. "Then again, we don't have much in common." My hopes went up a bit. "And he wants to stay in Garden."

My hopes flew at that point. "Meaning...you want to leave?"

"A bit." I grinned softly. "I also like you, too."

At that point, I wanted to jump around like an idiot. "You do?" She nodded. "Well, there's always an extra place here." She smiled and turned to look at me. "I guess what I'm saying is..."

"Not another word until I straighten things out with Zell."

I nodded my head, remaining cool and collected on the outside, but inside, I was shouting with joy.



A/N: Now don't get all happy! The end is no where near! Big twists!