Romance
Romance Final Fantasy VIII

By: Sarah N.

*Author's note: I made the first chapter from the user name: heaven-in-you. But never finished the whole story. I never go in that username so; I decided that I'd continue it here.

I was looking at Rinoa. Rinoa was looking at me. In that moment, I felt this weird feeling that I never felt before. My heart did this little flip but at the same time, my heart was pounding so fast. Why do I feel so... so scared? Is it because... I'm falling in love with her?

The next thing I saw was my hand on her face and my mouth lowering to her. She eased her arms up around my neck and I lowered my arms to her back and drew her closer as her lips played over mine. I didn't care if others saw us kissing in the balcony. The only thing that mattered was the two of us together again.

I breathed heavily and leaned back slightly as I tucked her hair behind her ear. Tears were trickling down her beautiful face.

"When I was floating alone in space... I though... I thought it was the end."

"Rinoa. That-"

"Shh," she interrupted, placing her finger on my lips. "I was scared and horrified. Not because I was going to die but because I was going to die without the person that I love knows how much I love him."

Oh man. I didn't know what to say, how to act, or what to do. I was afraid I'd cry in front of her. Holding back the tears, I listened to her as she continued.

"I needed somebody to protect me, guide me, and to tell me that everything is going to be okay. I need you and I still need you. I need you, Squall. I need you because..." she held my hands and placed them in her chest, "because I love you."

I stared at her. I wanted to shout, I LOVE YOU, TOO, RINOA!!! But is this the time to let her know that I feel the same way? What if this is only a joke? Or what if I'm not ready yet? But I am! I am ready! And I've fallen in love with her and that's the truth! I'm scared to say it. Scared of losing someone that I love again. Afraid to lose her. I have to tell her exactly how I feel, that I love her with all my heart. I need to or else, the time would just... pass me by. I have to.

"Rinoa... I..."

"HHHEEEYYY!!!"

A guy with spiky hair came out in the balcony with hotdogs in his hand on one in his mouth. Oh man, Zell.

Chapter Two

"Hey, Rinoa! Hey, Squall!" he screeched.

"Oh, hi Zell!!!" Rinoa giggled.

"Man," he faced me, "you should try this de-de-deli-licious hot-oh-hot-hot dogs." His mouth was watering will saying it.

I wanted to punch that pig. Why did you have to come out in the balcony? Why did he have to interrupt us?

I sighed. "Whatever" I replied.

"I'm just going around, seeing how everyone is doing, ya know?" he said as if reading Squall's thoughts.

Yeah, everything was going great till you came. Now, what? How could I tell her?

Rinoa flashed Zell a grin.

"Everything is going well, Zell. Thanks for… uh… observing us."

"Hey, no sweat" said it while chewing the hotdog in his mouth.

Doesn't this guy get sick of eating hotdogs? This guy is pretty pathetic.

Zell looked over his shoulder and saw a lady with pigtails standing alone.

"Who's that sexy girl??? Gotta go talk to her," his eyes were sparkling.

Zell? Did he just say that? I didn't know that he cares about girls.

"Maybe she likes hotdogs, too. Bye!" he added.

Maybe she likes hotdogs? Crazy.

"Bye! I hope so, too!" Rinoa waved.

Rinoa moved her gazed to the ocean. For a long moment, we were quiet. Just waiting for someone to break the silence. Great. The only sounds were the crashing of the waves and the laughter and the music drifting from inside.

Ugh! Why does Zell have to interrupt? How can I say it now? When can I tell her? When is the right time?

So let me come to you

Close as I wanna be

Close enough for me

To feel your heart beating fast

And stay there as I whisper

I shook my head as I tried to wipe off those words. But I couldn't.

How I love your peaceful eyes on me

And didn't you ever know

That I had mine on you?

"Squall" a soft whisper came out from her luscious lips.

"Huh? Wha-what?" I asked.

She giggled.

"You were… uh, nothing"

"I was what?!?" I asked. I needed to. I was confused. I was probably doing something that I didn't realize I was doing it.

"It was nothing. Really. I was just… well; you were looking at me so… intensely. Like… like, there was something you want to tell me. Well, is there?" she asked with a concern look.

"Uh, yeah. I…" What am I doing??? "I meant that… it's getting colder. We better head back." I turned around and started to walk away. Why?

Because I was an idiot.

Well, not really.

Okay, fine.

Because I felt my cheeks turned red.

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