How Long How Long

Disclaimer: Song is by Dream and the characters here belong to Squaresoft. No flames, please, I couldn't care less. Hope you like!


There's a place in my heart
That I go when I dream
A place that nobody can see
Every night I see love
I see someone who's waiting
Waiting for someone like me
He must be out there
Somewhere, someone for me

Quistis sighed as she saw Squall dancing on the floor with the beautiful raven haired woman. She always asked herself what she's got that Quistis herself hasn't got. The blonde looked away, watching the stars, as she thought of someone that would love her as much as Squall loved Rinoa.

Tell me how long
'Till I'm not just dreaming
How long, 'til somebody cares
How long, 'til I meet an angel
And give him my heart,
When can I start
How long 'till I fall in love

Laughter could be heard from Irvine and Selphie, who were deep in their own little conversation, and even Zell found the right girl in the librarian. As she turned to look around for Seifer, she forced a smile as he was hanging around Fujin, who listened to his every word, like she usually did. Quistis walked towards the balcony, more interested in the stars than the dance.

I sit every night
By my window just wishing
And searching for one perfect star
Can anyone hear me
Dunno if you're listening
Please send him right here
To my arms
He must be out there
Somewhere, waiting for me

She saw a shooting star pass by. Closing her eyes, she wished for someone to wrap his arms around her and tell her that he will always love her. Shaking her head, the blonde beauty smiled to herself, knowing that the kind of love she's looking for can never happen to her.

Tell me just how long, will it be...
"Hey, Quisty," Irvine said, coming up behind her. "You look sad. What's wrong?"

Quistis started at his approach and sighed. "Nothing. Just tired, that's all. I think I'll be going to bed now."

She leaves, not noticing that three eyes fell upon her, watching with concern her every move.

Tell me how long
'Till I'm not just dreaming
How long, 'til somebody cares
How long, 'til I meet an angel
And give him my heart,
When can I start
How long 'till I fall in love

Instead of going to the dorms, however, Quistis headed to the Training Center, hoping that she would get some peace and quiet. Surprisingly, there wasn't anyone there, and she relaxed.

I've always believed
That my dreams would come true
That one of these nights
He would appear
He'd be here in my arms
I see it all, so clearly
How it could be
I wish he was kissing me now...

A sound came from behind. She felt someone brush the hair from her cheek and turned around to look into smoky gray eyes. "Squall? What are you doing here?"

He shrugged. "Just wanted to tell you that you have three admirers back there who are concerned for your well being and wanted to know what's been bothering you."

"And who might these three admirers be that are so concerned?" Quistis asked, irritated. She hoped that he didn't mention one of the Trepies.

Squall looked away, feeling uncomfortable. "Well, let's see…there's Irvine and Seifer."

Astonished, Quistis was curious as to why. "And, who's the third one?"

"Quisty," Squall asked, serious, "What's wrong? You haven't spoken to any of us since Irvine asked you how you were."

She looked up at him angrily. "You wanna know why? Well, here's why. All of my life all I've wanted was for someone to care for me, especially since you got together with Rinoa. And now you're asking me why? Leave me alone, Squall. Go back to Rinoa. She's waiting for you."

"Look, Quistis, I want to ask you something…"

"What is it?! Don't waste my time!"

Squall looked taken aback then went back to his outwards appearance. He took out a ring. "What I've been wanting to say was…"

Tell me how long (how long)
'Till I'm not just dreaming
How long, 'til somebody cares ('til somebody cares)
How long, 'til I meet an angel (my angel...)
And give him my heart (heart...)
When can I start
How long 'till I fall in love (in love...)

He placed the ring on Quistis' finger. "Will you marry me?"

"What?!"

"I'm asking you to marry me."

"Squall…I…"

"Well?"

"Of course I will!"

How long 'till I fall in love...

 Quistis walks down the aisle, glowing as brilliant as the diamond ring on her finger. She was getting married! To who she loved…

How long 'till I fall in love...

Thanking the shooting star for granting her wish, she smiled as the priest spoke and the ceremony went on.

How long 'till I fall in love...

"You may now kiss the bride," the priest spoke.

Cheers came up as the newlyweds kissed, symbolizing their happy life together…forever.