Author's notes: Hey ya!! OK, I was listening to Destiny's Child's 'Emotion', when I had this idea. I should be typing a philosophy essay, but that seems so boring compared to writing a fic, so here it is. Oh yeah, this is my first songfic, so be gentle!! One last thing, I thought because it seemed easier, I'd do Seifer and Quistis in the same chapter. I'll try not to confuse you lot, but I seem to do that quite easily without trying.

Disclaimers: Sadly, after all my plotting, the Final Fantasy stuff still isn't mine; they still belong to Squaresoft…damn…

(Quistis)

As Instructor, Quistis Trepe had to attend the Graduation Ball, since it was expected and compulsory. She didn't mind, as she had always gotten along with her students. But sometimes, she wished she had a partner. It was always so boring going to these Balls on her own, seeing all her students partnered up and dancing together.

One student she had always had an interest in was Squall. She had noticed him come in with Selphie, but she didn't mind, as she knew Squall would never fall for her, she wasn't his type. But what would she know? She had never seen Squall take an interest in anyone. Due to the rules opposed to teacher-student relationships, she had never been able to do anything, but admire him from afar.

It's over and done
but the heartache lives on inside

As Quistis finally plucked up the courage to go and ask Squall for a dance, she noticed a girl with ink black hair approach him. Quistis wasn't worried at first, until they moved towards the dance floor. She stood there, motionless, gazing upon the unlikely couple. She felt her heart break, as they began to move in time with each other, like they were, in some weird way, made for each other.

And who's the one you're clinging to
instead of me tonight?

Quistis had always regarded Squall as a part of her, always subconsciously looking out for him. She had been strong, but tonight, all her strength left her body.

And where are you now, now that I need you?
Tears on my pillow wherever you go
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
You never see me fall apart

(Seifer)

He would never admit it, but he had always admired Quistis. Because he had always had feelings for her, he had noticed things about her that not many would. For instance, as he saw her from across the ballroom, he knew without checking, that her gaze was firmly fixed on Squall Leonhart. That was another reason for why he hated him so much.

After a few glasses of champagne, Seifer stood up from his chair, and stumbled towards the spot upon which the Instructor was stood. He was a pillar away, when he watched her moved towards the man she was studying.

In the words of a broken heart
It's just emotion that's taken me over
Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
But if you don't come back
Come home to me, darling
Don't you know there's nobody left in this world
to hold me tight
Don't cha know there's nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight

Seifer knew that Quistis would never acknowledge his existence until Squall was out of her mind, but she had always had a soft spot for him, which Seifer wished with his whole being would have him in it, instead of Squall. So you can guess that he was happy when he saw his ex-girlfriend approach his adversary.

I'm there at your side,
I'm part of all the things you are
But you've got a part of someone else
You've got to find your shining star

Then he remembered how every female never forgets someone, once that person had gained a place in their heart. It didn't make sense to Seifer, but then again, the female mind doesn't make sense to anyone. He finally realised bitterly that no matter how hard he tried, he'd never gain a place in Quistis's heart.

And where are you now, now that I need you?
Tears on my pillow wherever you go
I'll cry me a river that leads to your ocean
You never see me fall apart

Even though their thoughts were different, it seemed strange how they were both feeling the same thing, yearning for something they both knew was useless. But who are we to criticise their dreams?


In the words of a broken heart
It's just emotion that's taken me over
Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul
But if you don't come back
Come home to me, darling
Don't you know there's nobody left in this world
to hold me tight
Nobody left in this world to kiss goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight

As they both looked on with resentment, they realised they could never get what they desired the most in life. With these thoughts in mind, they both looked on to the couple, who were more like strangers, break apart and the male counterpart's eyes changed to a new light that had never touched his eyes.

Author's notes: Just remembered something, the italics were being mean to me in the last few chapters, I tried to fix it, but it didn't work. I hope they come up fine in this chapter. But if they don't, the song lyrics are meant to be in italic. Please review, even if you are only criticising me. Oh, and hope I didn't confuse you lot by switching from Quistis to Seifer. By the way, I don't actually think Quistis is obsessed with Squall; it's just easier to write about her that way! Now, who's my next victim…