Seifer looked from the top of the stairs and saw Selphie struggling with a guard. It was
apparent she was losing the fight as the guard slammed her up against the wall. The guard
kissed her possessively before ripping the right strap of her yellow dress. Without thinking
Seifer flung down the stairs, turned the guard around, and punched him squarely in the nose.
The guard fell to the floor holding his new injury. Blood was dripping from his cupped hand.
"What the hell? You told us we could do that!"
Seifer gritted his teeth. "That was before. Now get the hell out of here." The guard left in a
huff. With a concerned look Seifer turned to back Selphie.
Her face was even paler then usual, her green eyes filled with worry. A trembling was trying to
hold up the ripped strap. She looked up at him and spoke softly, her voice only above a
whisper.
"I...I was just looking for the bathroom."
For a reason he didn't know he picked her up in his arms and sat down in a nearby chair. He
silently cradled her in his arms, feeling ashamed at what he had caused to happen. Finally he
spoke.
"For what it's worth . . . I'm sorry. I didn't think they would lash out at you like that."
She looked up at him. His face held a sincere expression, showing he actually cared. "It's ok.
I don't blame you."
He shook his head. "Why are you so forgiving?"
She gave a shrug. "Do you want me to be mad at you?"
He looked away. "I don't know . . . I don't know what I want any more." He took her off of
his lap and stood up. "I'm returning you home tomorrow. You can borrow an outfit from Fujin
for the trip."
Selphie just nodded and followed him to Fujin's room. Seifer gave a quick knock on her door.
"Fuj?"
***
Fujin was in laying on her bed thinking when Seifer's voice interrupted her thoughts. She smiled
to herself. "I knew he'd be back."
She opened the door and smiled at Seifer. The smile faded when she saw Selphie standing by
him.
She was really starting to hate that girl.
"WHAT?"
Seifer looked at Selphie. "Our little messenger girl had a run in with one of the guards and
needs some clothes. Can you give her some?"
Fujin was almost tempted to slam the door in their faces but resisted. One of her best qualities
was to hide her emotions. "YES." She opened the door wider and let Selphie inside. Selphie
went to walk into the room but Seifer stopped her. "I'll be right out here."
"Thank you Seifer." She gave him a hug.
Fujin could have sworn she felt a needle piercing her heart. Never before had she felt such
pain. Selphie walked into Fujin's room and closed the door. "Thanks for this Fujin. I
appreciate it."
Fujin said nothing. She looked in her drawer and picked out the ugliest least revealing outfit she
could find. It was a black long-sleeved shirt that looked three sizes too big. The only pants she
had were the black ones she usually wore, so she just picked out a pair of those. She tossed
them to Selphie and pointed to her bathroom.
When Selphie came out Fujin smiled. She looked absolutely ridiculous. The shirt cam down to
her mid thigh and she was walking on the pants. Selphie didn't seem to notice though. She
thanked Fujin once more before opening the door and walking out.
Seifer took one look at Selphie and laughed. It wasn't a cruel laugh but just one that showed
he was entertained. Selphie took a bow.
"Selphie it's so . . . you."
She smiled. "I knew you'd like it."
Seifer smiled back. It was obvious how much he had changed in the course of time that Selphie was
jere. The last time he had laughed was . . . right after the whole Ultimecia thing at the docks.
Taking her back would almost be saddening.
"Seifer?" He looked at Selphie and saw all the laughter was gone from her face.
"What?"
She looked down. "I don't want you to take me back."
Seifer's was taken aback by this. "Why not?"
Well, if you return me, you could get in trouble. I don't want that to happen." She smiled.
"And plus I'm actually having fun here."
Fujin's fist curled in anger. She was so close to getting rid of the half-wit, but now it was
obvious she was staying. Seifer could never say no to her. But to her surprise, Seifer shook his
head.
"You're going back. You don't belong here." As if to prove his point he put an arm around an
ecstatic Fujin.
It was Selphie's turn to be shocked. "But I thought . . ."
Seifer looked down at her. "Hm? You thought I liked you? You really are a naive little girl."
Selphie's emotions passed from hurt to anger. Without saying another word she turned on her
heel, went to her room and slammed the door shut.
As soon as the door closed, Seifer put his head in his hand. " It's better this way Selphie . . .if
only you knew how I felt. "
***
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