**Chapter 2- Remembering**

It was a calm January morning. A small blonde boy was sitting on the beach with a small little girl with long black hair. It was the little girls 6th birthday.

Seifer: *looks up into the sky* What's wrong Ari?

Arianna: *turns to Seifer and sighs* I'm thinking no one remembered my birthday.

Seifer: *hugs Arianna* I didn't forget.

Before Arianna could say anything, Edea come out and shouted.

Edea: Kids! Come in! Dinner!!

Arianna and Sefier got up and went into the house as Matron ordered. Much to little Arianna's surprise, there was everyone in the dinning room, yelling happy birthday.

Arianna: *her ice blue eyes tear up* Thanks everyone! I thought you forgoten about me!

Quistis: *hugs her sister* How can I forget my own sisters birthday?

Arianna: *hugs her sister back* I know you wont forget. You and everyone else. *looks up at Edea* Do I have presents?

Edea: *giggles*

Cid: Yes. Yes there is! *picks up Arianna* Of course!

Arianna got a new red dress from Edea and Cid, a teddy bear from Quistis, Ellone and Selphie, and Irvine, Squall and Zell got her a whole bunch of flowers. Arianna was kind of shock not to see her best friend Seifer there. She felt kind of hurt. Later on that night, in the girls room, Seifer came in and woke Arianna up.

Arianna: What is it Seify? It's late and Matron might see you...

Seifer gives Arianna a cookie with "Happie Birthday" in red frosting. Seifer also gave her a small bracelet.

Seifer: *smiles* Happie birthday Ari.

Arianna: I thought you forgot about my birthday.

Seifer: Nope. Never. How can I forget about my best friend's birthday. *smiles*

Arianna: *puts on the bracelet and kisses Seifer's cheek* Thanks soo much Seify! Your the bestest friend I can ever have!

Seifer: *blushes and walks back to the boys room*

A couple days after Arianna's birthday, her and Seifer became really close. But... one day everything changed. Arianna was pulled into the kitchen. Edea and Cid didn't look to happy.

Edea: *looks sad* Ari.. we got some bad news...

Arianna: *looks up kind of teary* What is it Matron?

Edea: *starts to cry in her hands*

Cid: *hugs his wife* You've been adopted Ari...

Arianna: *starts to cry* NO! I AINT LEAVING!! *runs out screaming and crying*

The sunset was setting and there was no sign of Arianna. Quistis and Seifer was getting kinda scared.

Quistis: Seify? Where's my sister?

Seifer: I don't know Quisty. I'm gunna go looking for her.

Before Quistis could say anything, Seifer ran out of the house towards the beach. He found Arianna in their usual spot crying.

Seifer: *pants and sits next to Arianna* What's... *coughs* Wrong?

Arianna: *looks up with her eyes in tears* I've...I've... been... ad...adopted! *leans on Seifer and starts to cry harder*

Seifer was just speechless. They were on the beach till dinner time. Arianna didn't feel like eating and went straight to bed. Seifer followed. Edea explained to the kids that Arianna was leaving. Out of all the kids Quistis and Seifer took it the hardest. The day Arianna left, was the saddest moment in her life and for Seifer. Arianna was leaving her only blood relative Quistis and someone that she kind had a crush on... her best friend Seifer. Seifer lost his only crush he had, Arianna. Before Arianna left with her new parents, Seifer came running up holding a small package.

Seifer: ARIANNA WAIT!! I gots something for yo.. *falls down*

Arianna: *runs towards Seifer and helps him up* Seify? What's that? *points to the thing thats in his hand*

Seifer: *gets up and gives Arianna the small package* Don't forget me Arianna, I won't forget you. *hugs Arianna*

Arianna: *hugs Seifer* I have something for you too... *starts to develop tears*

Seifer: *looks at Arianna in shock*

Arianna: *hands Seifer a small silver pendant of a dragon* I know it's girlie but... it's so you can remember me...

Seifer: *took the pendant and kisses her cheek* Ari.. I'll always love you... your my only best friend.

Arianna: *tears more* I.. I'll.. always love you too Seify.. you'll always be my bestest best friend ever....

Before anthing else could happen Quistis came up and handed Arianna a picture of the gang. And before Arianna could react, Quistis was gone along with Seifer. When Arianna was out of sight, Seifer turned around and mumbled something... that he liked Arianna. That was the last time she saw them... till now.