Ball's Eve: Chapter Six:
Selphie seemed to have yellow sparks around her, and her eyes were an overly vibrant hue of green. They reminded him of the color of Quezacotl's feathers, humming with the elecritiy power that was his to command.
"I've been looking everywhere for you! We even called your cell!"
A part of him wanted to snap 'What? I can't be out of my office for a while?' but instead, he stamped down his usual response.
"I was with Zell."
Selphie sighed, shoulders slumping just the slightest bit. After all, it was not all Squall's fault that had nearly kissed yesterday. She just felt that he was trying to avoid her. It had angered her a bit, but it hurt - a lot more. So, when she had finally seen him, she'd flown off the handle.
"I'm sorry."
"What for?" Squall tilted his head to the side, thoughtfully.
"I shouldn't have snapped. It's just that.. I... We. We were worried about you when you didn't answer your phone."
Squall just nodded, trying not to smile.
"What did you need to see me about?"
"It's about yesterday...." Darned if a slight pink didn't stain his cheeks. She smiled. "He asked if it would be possible for us to pick him up next week. He's getting his team ready. I told them I'd have to talk to you for about how long they could stay."
"How long will it take for the stage to be built?"
"Well. It'll depend on which we do."
"Hmmm..." Squall furrowed his brows for a moment. "Why don't you see if he'll want to spend two nights here, before his team arrives, so he can decide if he'll want them to stay here, or if he'd rather we go to F.H."
"That's an idea. Didn't think of that.... Thanks Squall! I'll go call him right now."
Before she could turn, Squall placed a hand on her shoulder, and pulled her gently to him. He leaned down, and she tried not to shiver as his breath tickled her ear.
"Thanks for worrying about me."
She didn't know if she dreamed it or not, the slight brush of lips against her cheek. She watched as he walked away, fingertips brushing the spot he kissed.
When she turned around, Rinoa was standing behind her, one hand on her hip. At Selphie's sudden stammering attack, Rinoa giggled, and waved a hand at her.
"You'll just have to tell me everything later. Now, what about that tech we gotta call?"
Squall had just finished checking his messages when Irvine strolled into his office. He settled himself into a chair, watching Squall from beneath his hat brim.
Squall shook his head, setting the phone down.
"Don't look at me in that tone of voice."
"What are your intentions towards Selphie?"
"...."
Irvine glanced up, waiting. "Well?"
"Well, what?"
Zell and Quistis seemed to be the only two not having problems, as they were working together. Quistis had gone to get the supplies he would need earlier, while she and Rinoa had been out. So, when Zell got back to his room, a bag was already waiting for him. He set his sketchpad next to the bag, then went to go ask her to help him out. She had a bit of a steadier hand, and, she had his hot glue gun.
"So, he kissed you?"
"Yes.. It was..." She blinked. "Why am I telling you this? You've kissed him."
Rinoa laughed. "Yea, but not like that."
"It was on the cheek. Friends kiss like that."
"Yea, but if you were taking it as only a friend, then you wouldn't have stammered."
"....."
"I mean it, Squall. I don't want her getting hurt."
'Hyne...' Squall rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"What are you talking about?"
"We saw you?"
Squall's left eyebrow arched.
"You kissed her."
He shook his head. "Actually, Irvine... I've needed to talk to you. I need your help with something."
"Really?"
When Irvine left Squall's office, he was laughing. "I only wish I coulda come up with an idea like that."
"I didn't, Selphie did."
"Yes, but you're making it real for her, Squall."
The next afternoon, Selphie was paged to Squall's office. When she arrived, he was in full dress uniform; she just took a moment to admire him. However, she had to admit to herself, she liked his leather jeans just a bit better. When Squall glanced up, she hoped for two things. That she wasn't blushing, and she wasn't drooling.
He favored her with one of his half smiles. "Selphie, I need to know if you can fly me to Esthar. Laguna just called me to be there for a sudden meeting."
"Oh sure. Not a problem."
"We'll be there overnight..."
"Nida can finish up the plans, if Jon calls today. But, I don't think he's going to..."
"Alright. Do you want a pack an overnight bag? This way, we can leave in about.... Hm... Thirty minutes?"
When they arrived in Esthar, Kiros was waiting for them. They rode the lift to the palace in silence, till Selphie reached over and patted Squall's shoulder. "Don't brood so much. Whatever this meeting is about, it'll go ok."
"You think so?" He asked, hopefully. Selphie's brows furrowed, it sounded as if he was seeking her approval. For a meeting? Hmm....
"I know so. You an' Sir Laguna will kill 'em!"
Kiros started snickering.
At the entrance, Squall headed for the left, while Kiros and Selphie went to the right.
"Watching the two of you reminded me of something."
"Oh?" Selphie smiled, interested.
"Yes... Rather like Laguna and Raine. Squall is very much his mother's child; Laguna would normally be the one to break her silence. His cheerfulness rubbed off on her in the end though. She would smile more, and surprise Laguna with little things."
"What do you mean?"
"One day, while we were out hunting monsters, it had grown rather late. Raine had spent half the afternoon searching for us. Laguna had managed to take another fall, and it took us a few hours to get back to the town. When I stepped inside, she was ready to yell at us, till she saw Laguna." He paused, taking a short breath. "Laguna wasn't that bad, but he was favoring his right leg, I think he'd twisted his ankle. She walked over him, and gave him a hug in front of Ellone and me. I don't know who was more surprised, us or him. I think that was what started their relationship."
Selphie didn't know quite what to say, as they knew how the relationship had ended. Kiros laughed then, softly. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to dampen your mood. Just that you two together, reminds me of them, I just hope your relationship will have bonds as strong."
"What?" Selphie's eyes widened, and she whirled around. Kiros however, just replied they were at her room, and started to walk off.
"Hey, wait!" She took two steps after him, then heard music.
Curiosity between what Kiros meant, and why music was playing her room warred with her. The music won, because it was the instrumental theme played in Labyrinth. Right before the ballroom.
The door slid open as she stepped towards it, and her hand was shaking a bit as she fumbled with the light switch. A small CD player in the corner was on, but what caught her attention were all the bubbles.
'Bubbles...? What in the world...'
"Everything's dancing..." A voice whispered, and as she turned, she felt something wash over her, making her feel sleepy...
"What is..." She trailed as the world tilted to the left, then felt herself falling. Zell caught her before she landed on the carpet, and Rinoa let out a sigh of relief.
"I thought she'd have sleep junctioned. Whoo.."
Liz and Quistis emerged from the bedroom. Liz held up a large makeup bag, while Quistis had the gown.
"We have an hour, let's hurry."
When she awoke, she caught the last of the gold sparkles as the esuna washed over. Her gaze trailed over the shimmering sleeve she wore, then she blinked, and looked again.
Selphie stood, and as if activated by the motion, the room she was in slowly started to light up. However, she still couldn't see much, but when she turned to the left, she was looking in a mirror.
'Oh.... My....'
Her hair was pulled back, then ends done in loose curls that framed her face. A silver tiara, decorated with silver leaves and pearls adorned the top of her head. A few loose ribbons hung from the sides, brushing the tops of her bare shoulders. The upper sleeves were comprised of several layers of gossamer thin netting, in shades of silver and white. They were somewhat bell shaped, before narrowing down at elbow length. They ended in a small triangle over the back of her hands. It had a sweetheart neckline, and it hugged her body gently. It was a darker color then the sleeves, more pewter then silver, and repeated the leaf pattern from her tiara. Small pearls had been sewn into the neckline, and were also sprinkled along the skirt. Crystals were present; she looked as if someone had sprinkled stardust all over her form.
'Pllllease don't let me trip in this skirt.'
Although it was wide, it was floor length. She'd never been in a floor length gown before, having always preferred skirts that were knee length it she needed to dress up for something.
Instead of the elaborate jewelry Sarah had been wearing the movie, she wore a pair of single drop earrings, the crystals cut in a star pattern, matching the one that adorned the silver choker she wore.
She heard footsteps, and turned. A man came into view, dressed in solid black. At his approach, the lights become brighter, and she glanced around. Whatever.. Wherever this place was, it was enclosed within mirrors.
He continued to stand there, watching her. As though waiting.
She fought back the first string of butterflies that had appeared in her stomach, and started to walk towards him.
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Notes: Finally. ^_^; Sorry I slacked, but writers block decided to whap me upside the head.
Disclaimers: Liz is an original, everyone else belongs to Square.
Jareth/Sarah, and those outfits. ^_^ Those belong to the creators and wardrobe people of that movie. ^^
Barrett Machain - :hands her a Zell doll in skirt and said wig. If you press a button, he says 'Ooga Chugga'. Trust Zell to help everyone laugh. ^_^ Or scare 'em.. hehhehe
BikoNeko - :Zell sweatdrops: Told you it was a bad idea!
-We both apologize.- ^^;;;
Ethrial - Squall can get outta anything, LOL
K-chan - We need more, don't we!
ToMoYo HiKaRi SyAoRaN - Thank you. ^^
Lil Angel, Quis - Thanks so much. ^_^ I'll try and keep it funny.
Selphie seemed to have yellow sparks around her, and her eyes were an overly vibrant hue of green. They reminded him of the color of Quezacotl's feathers, humming with the elecritiy power that was his to command.
"I've been looking everywhere for you! We even called your cell!"
A part of him wanted to snap 'What? I can't be out of my office for a while?' but instead, he stamped down his usual response.
"I was with Zell."
Selphie sighed, shoulders slumping just the slightest bit. After all, it was not all Squall's fault that had nearly kissed yesterday. She just felt that he was trying to avoid her. It had angered her a bit, but it hurt - a lot more. So, when she had finally seen him, she'd flown off the handle.
"I'm sorry."
"What for?" Squall tilted his head to the side, thoughtfully.
"I shouldn't have snapped. It's just that.. I... We. We were worried about you when you didn't answer your phone."
Squall just nodded, trying not to smile.
"What did you need to see me about?"
"It's about yesterday...." Darned if a slight pink didn't stain his cheeks. She smiled. "He asked if it would be possible for us to pick him up next week. He's getting his team ready. I told them I'd have to talk to you for about how long they could stay."
"How long will it take for the stage to be built?"
"Well. It'll depend on which we do."
"Hmmm..." Squall furrowed his brows for a moment. "Why don't you see if he'll want to spend two nights here, before his team arrives, so he can decide if he'll want them to stay here, or if he'd rather we go to F.H."
"That's an idea. Didn't think of that.... Thanks Squall! I'll go call him right now."
Before she could turn, Squall placed a hand on her shoulder, and pulled her gently to him. He leaned down, and she tried not to shiver as his breath tickled her ear.
"Thanks for worrying about me."
She didn't know if she dreamed it or not, the slight brush of lips against her cheek. She watched as he walked away, fingertips brushing the spot he kissed.
When she turned around, Rinoa was standing behind her, one hand on her hip. At Selphie's sudden stammering attack, Rinoa giggled, and waved a hand at her.
"You'll just have to tell me everything later. Now, what about that tech we gotta call?"
Squall had just finished checking his messages when Irvine strolled into his office. He settled himself into a chair, watching Squall from beneath his hat brim.
Squall shook his head, setting the phone down.
"Don't look at me in that tone of voice."
"What are your intentions towards Selphie?"
"...."
Irvine glanced up, waiting. "Well?"
"Well, what?"
Zell and Quistis seemed to be the only two not having problems, as they were working together. Quistis had gone to get the supplies he would need earlier, while she and Rinoa had been out. So, when Zell got back to his room, a bag was already waiting for him. He set his sketchpad next to the bag, then went to go ask her to help him out. She had a bit of a steadier hand, and, she had his hot glue gun.
"So, he kissed you?"
"Yes.. It was..." She blinked. "Why am I telling you this? You've kissed him."
Rinoa laughed. "Yea, but not like that."
"It was on the cheek. Friends kiss like that."
"Yea, but if you were taking it as only a friend, then you wouldn't have stammered."
"....."
"I mean it, Squall. I don't want her getting hurt."
'Hyne...' Squall rubbed the bridge of his nose.
"What are you talking about?"
"We saw you?"
Squall's left eyebrow arched.
"You kissed her."
He shook his head. "Actually, Irvine... I've needed to talk to you. I need your help with something."
"Really?"
When Irvine left Squall's office, he was laughing. "I only wish I coulda come up with an idea like that."
"I didn't, Selphie did."
"Yes, but you're making it real for her, Squall."
The next afternoon, Selphie was paged to Squall's office. When she arrived, he was in full dress uniform; she just took a moment to admire him. However, she had to admit to herself, she liked his leather jeans just a bit better. When Squall glanced up, she hoped for two things. That she wasn't blushing, and she wasn't drooling.
He favored her with one of his half smiles. "Selphie, I need to know if you can fly me to Esthar. Laguna just called me to be there for a sudden meeting."
"Oh sure. Not a problem."
"We'll be there overnight..."
"Nida can finish up the plans, if Jon calls today. But, I don't think he's going to..."
"Alright. Do you want a pack an overnight bag? This way, we can leave in about.... Hm... Thirty minutes?"
When they arrived in Esthar, Kiros was waiting for them. They rode the lift to the palace in silence, till Selphie reached over and patted Squall's shoulder. "Don't brood so much. Whatever this meeting is about, it'll go ok."
"You think so?" He asked, hopefully. Selphie's brows furrowed, it sounded as if he was seeking her approval. For a meeting? Hmm....
"I know so. You an' Sir Laguna will kill 'em!"
Kiros started snickering.
At the entrance, Squall headed for the left, while Kiros and Selphie went to the right.
"Watching the two of you reminded me of something."
"Oh?" Selphie smiled, interested.
"Yes... Rather like Laguna and Raine. Squall is very much his mother's child; Laguna would normally be the one to break her silence. His cheerfulness rubbed off on her in the end though. She would smile more, and surprise Laguna with little things."
"What do you mean?"
"One day, while we were out hunting monsters, it had grown rather late. Raine had spent half the afternoon searching for us. Laguna had managed to take another fall, and it took us a few hours to get back to the town. When I stepped inside, she was ready to yell at us, till she saw Laguna." He paused, taking a short breath. "Laguna wasn't that bad, but he was favoring his right leg, I think he'd twisted his ankle. She walked over him, and gave him a hug in front of Ellone and me. I don't know who was more surprised, us or him. I think that was what started their relationship."
Selphie didn't know quite what to say, as they knew how the relationship had ended. Kiros laughed then, softly. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to dampen your mood. Just that you two together, reminds me of them, I just hope your relationship will have bonds as strong."
"What?" Selphie's eyes widened, and she whirled around. Kiros however, just replied they were at her room, and started to walk off.
"Hey, wait!" She took two steps after him, then heard music.
Curiosity between what Kiros meant, and why music was playing her room warred with her. The music won, because it was the instrumental theme played in Labyrinth. Right before the ballroom.
The door slid open as she stepped towards it, and her hand was shaking a bit as she fumbled with the light switch. A small CD player in the corner was on, but what caught her attention were all the bubbles.
'Bubbles...? What in the world...'
"Everything's dancing..." A voice whispered, and as she turned, she felt something wash over her, making her feel sleepy...
"What is..." She trailed as the world tilted to the left, then felt herself falling. Zell caught her before she landed on the carpet, and Rinoa let out a sigh of relief.
"I thought she'd have sleep junctioned. Whoo.."
Liz and Quistis emerged from the bedroom. Liz held up a large makeup bag, while Quistis had the gown.
"We have an hour, let's hurry."
When she awoke, she caught the last of the gold sparkles as the esuna washed over. Her gaze trailed over the shimmering sleeve she wore, then she blinked, and looked again.
Selphie stood, and as if activated by the motion, the room she was in slowly started to light up. However, she still couldn't see much, but when she turned to the left, she was looking in a mirror.
'Oh.... My....'
Her hair was pulled back, then ends done in loose curls that framed her face. A silver tiara, decorated with silver leaves and pearls adorned the top of her head. A few loose ribbons hung from the sides, brushing the tops of her bare shoulders. The upper sleeves were comprised of several layers of gossamer thin netting, in shades of silver and white. They were somewhat bell shaped, before narrowing down at elbow length. They ended in a small triangle over the back of her hands. It had a sweetheart neckline, and it hugged her body gently. It was a darker color then the sleeves, more pewter then silver, and repeated the leaf pattern from her tiara. Small pearls had been sewn into the neckline, and were also sprinkled along the skirt. Crystals were present; she looked as if someone had sprinkled stardust all over her form.
'Pllllease don't let me trip in this skirt.'
Although it was wide, it was floor length. She'd never been in a floor length gown before, having always preferred skirts that were knee length it she needed to dress up for something.
Instead of the elaborate jewelry Sarah had been wearing the movie, she wore a pair of single drop earrings, the crystals cut in a star pattern, matching the one that adorned the silver choker she wore.
She heard footsteps, and turned. A man came into view, dressed in solid black. At his approach, the lights become brighter, and she glanced around. Whatever.. Wherever this place was, it was enclosed within mirrors.
He continued to stand there, watching her. As though waiting.
She fought back the first string of butterflies that had appeared in her stomach, and started to walk towards him.
---
Notes: Finally. ^_^; Sorry I slacked, but writers block decided to whap me upside the head.
Disclaimers: Liz is an original, everyone else belongs to Square.
Jareth/Sarah, and those outfits. ^_^ Those belong to the creators and wardrobe people of that movie. ^^
Barrett Machain - :hands her a Zell doll in skirt and said wig. If you press a button, he says 'Ooga Chugga'. Trust Zell to help everyone laugh. ^_^ Or scare 'em.. hehhehe
BikoNeko - :Zell sweatdrops: Told you it was a bad idea!
-We both apologize.- ^^;;;
Ethrial - Squall can get outta anything, LOL
K-chan - We need more, don't we!
ToMoYo HiKaRi SyAoRaN - Thank you. ^^
Lil Angel, Quis - Thanks so much. ^_^ I'll try and keep it funny.
