Disclaimer: FF8 fully belongs to Square, not me. The only part of the game I really want is Seifer.... ::loud, dreamy sigh:: (gets several disgusted looks) Ahem...but the story is mine, so, uh, read it.





The hallways were still empty, and the soft thuds of Quistis' boots echoed gently in the areas she passed through. She had left the headmaster's office only 5 minutes earlier, and played her objective over and over again in her mind.

Her "mission," if you could call it that, was to offer Seifer Almasy the chance to return to Garden. Should he accept the offer, (and how could he refuse...?) she is to break the news to Squall, Rinoa, Selphie, Irvine, and Zell. Since she is the calmest of the group, she is to make sure the entire group stays laid back as well. Since everyone in the Garden, students and staff alike, look up to the six of them, they must set a good example so all the others will accept Seifer also. Squall's role is especially vital as the commander.

Assuming all goes well during the course of a week, Seifer will return to the town of Balamb to bring back Fujin and Raijin. Old Cid must have had a spark of sympathy for the ex-sorceress' knight, realizing that the two would be his only real friends. Quistis will not accompany Seifer on this trip, since it would be much easier to let Seifer convince Fujin and Raijin on his own.

Since he had already completed all his classes before, Seifer could not possibly learn anything more. However, he had to wait until the next SeeD test to try out, which is 6 months away. He will stay at Garden at all times, training and otherwise, unless accompanied by a SeeD.

Although Quistis had her instructing license reissued, it was already mid-term and she could not return to work just yet. She would wait until after the next SeeD test, which marks the start of a new school year, to resume teaching. During these six months she will have complete personal time, with the exception of any mission assigned to her. (This applies to Squall and the gang too, by the way.)

Quistis finally reached her dorm room, and slid her key card through the slot. She entered, dropping her card on the table, as the doors slid close behind her. Seifer was no longer in her bed, so she looked towards the bathroom.

Sure enough, Seifer was there, admiring his reflection in the mirror with a pink towel wrapped around his waist. He ran a hand through his wet hair, slicking it back. Freshly washed, his golden hair shone like a new penny (even though a penny isn't gold) in the sun.

Quistis had to admire his muscles, they were firm-looking and large, without looking like one of those scary muscle men. She blushed slightly at the sight of him garbed only in a towel. Suddenly, Seifer spoke.

"God, I am SO hot," he said, flexing his left bicep. Then he took a step back, so he could see more of himself in the mirror.

"I even make the color pink look sexy!" he said, due to the towel at his waist.

"Um...eh hem," Quistis cleared her throat to get his attention. Once his gaze turned from himself to her, he smirked at her, not at all embarrassed about what had just happened. He placed one hand against the door frame, and rested his weight on it. Their bodies were close, but not touching, and he looked down; waiting for her to speak.

"Glad to see you're making yourself at home, Seifer, because it looks like you might have the chance to make your stay permanent."

Seifer rubbed the back of his neck in confusion, and waited for her to explain further.

"Cid called me up to see him a little while ago. He told me that he spoke with his wife about you, and they have decided to let you come back. That is, if you want to of course." Seifer's face lit up, and all of a sudden, he picked Quistis up and started swinging her around the room. She didn't exactly mind it, of course, but she had other things to tell him.

"Come now, that's enough of that," she said, pounding him gently on the shoulder. Obligingly, he set her back on the ground.

"Also, you will not have to attend any classes, since you have completed them all in the past. However, you have to wait 6 months to take the next test. And you absolutely *must* learn to follow orders, if you want any hope of passing."

"Fuck yeah! This is *so* my weekend...got to spend the night with everyone's favorite Instructor, got back into Garden without having to beg, and I don't have to take classes anymore either? HELL YEAH, BABY!" Quistis all of a sudden started to snicker, and Seifer realized his mistake.

"I sounded just like Chicken-wuss, didn't I?" Quistis could only nod, she was laughing so hard. Seifer placed one hand on his hip, and the other on his forehead. Quistis fell to the ground, writhing with her laughter.

"Now...you..look like..Squall," she managed to gasp out before continuing her laughter.

"Whatev...hey wait a sec, you're not gonna get me *that* easily," Seifer said, catching himself just in time. Quistis had finally managed to stop her laughter, and brought herself back to her feet.

"Okay now Seifer. You may return to your old dormitory. I'll see you later, okay?" He nodded and started to head for the door.

"Oh, and Seifer?" He turned back to look at her.

"You....may want to get dressed before you go."

Seifer threw his head back and laughed loudly, and returned to the bathroom, where his clothes had been discarded. Minutes later he came back out, fully clothed with his trench coat draped over his arm.

She called a good-bye to him as he was right by the door, but once again he turned back. This time, he caught her by one of the hands and pulled her forcefully to him. Caught by surprise, she slammed into him full force, and as she regained her balance, Seifer leaned his head down and kissed her. Quistis struggled at first, but soon gave up against his strength and returned the kiss.

A few moments later, Seifer broke the kiss and smirked down at her.

"Later, Instructor."

Without waiting for her reply, he exited the room, leaving a still surprised (but very, very happy) Quistis behind him.

*Honestly...that man catches me off guard every single time he kisses me...*








Author's Notes: I know what you're thinking...it took me so long to put chapter 3 up, and it's this measly little piece of nothing?! Well, I hoped you liked it at least a little bit. I'm attempting to make this story a little bit comical, if you haven't noticed. I don't know if I'm doing a good job...but...I'm trying! If you've read my other story 'See it My Way' they are similar, but that will end up being the more serious one, with more action in it. This will be a funnier story focusing mainly on Quistis and Seifer's relationship. I'm sorry if you hate really short chapters (I know I do) so I will try to make the next a little longer. Review if you can, because if you don't, no chapter 4 for you! AHAHAHA! Ah who am I kidding...I'll put up the next chapter whether I get reviews or not. But the more I get, the better the story will be!