A/N: I'm soooo sorry!! It's been a long time since my last update. I was so busy with school…v_v. Well, enjoy the story.
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"Quistis!"
I kept on running, I and could hear him calling after me.
"Quistis!"
I ran up to my dorm and slammed the door shut. Tired of running so fast, I plopped down on my bed and stared at the ceiling. "I want you." His voice still rang in my head. I can't believe it…Seifer…you stupid bastard. Don't play games with me…it is not you whom I long for. Damn it. Within a few minutes, I drifted asleep.
"Instructor Trepe. Report to my office. I repeat, Instructor Trepe, report to my office now."
The morning's light shone brightly in my eyes as I opened them. It's morning, and I'm still in my clothes from yesterday. The thought of that event made me think of him. Seifer…
Reluctantly, I stumbled my way into the bathroom and freshened up.
"Ah, Instructor. Good morning," Cid welcomed me in his office. I smiled a little at him and gave him a nod as I walked in. Another figure at the corner of my eye caught my attention.
"What's he doing here?" I spoke, uneasy of his presence.
"Seifer? Oh, well, that's why I asked you to come up here for. Please, sit down, both of you."
My eyes didn't leave his, and I slowly sat in my seat, along with him.
"Seifer, Quistis, there's a proposition I'd want you two to investigate. Surely, you two are the best I have. I would've sent Squall, but he's out in Timber with Rinoa and Selphie. They too are investigating." He cleared his throat. "We suspect that the Galbadian Government will be attempting to attack with nuclear bombs at other Gardens and this Garden also, as to the rumors heard. I'm not sure what they're up to, but I know it's not good. I want you two to take a train there and try to inspect the situation. You two are taking a train from here to Timber. Another train will then take you to Galbadia in a few hours after your arrival in Timber, so I suggest you get ready and prepared. Your train will leave here tomorrow at 15:00 hours."
I clenched my fist tightly. Stuck with Seifer on an entire mission.
Cid looked at me. "Instructor, you seem tense. Is there something wrong?" He cocked his eyebrow.
I looked at Seifer and he flashed his famous smirk. I turned back to Cid. "Fine. I'm fine. Everything's…fine." I replied through clenched teeth. Seifer, a man whom I lunged at and kissed for no apparent reason, was to accompany me on the mission.
Cid smiled, "Very well then. Dismissed."
Seifer didn't say a word, and he just sat there staring at me until I rose from my seat. I quickly nodded at the Headmaster and made my way out, Seifer quickly trailing behind.
"Quistis," Seifer said firmly as I entered the elevator. "Quistis."
I turned around and bumped into him. I bounced back against the glass. The doors closed, Seifer pushed the button to go down. He turned back to me; his face serious. I noticed him inching toward me. His right arm extended at pressed against the glass beside my head.
"Quistis," he said in a provocative voice. "About last night—"
"—that was an accident, Seifer. I didn't mean to startle you with what I had done last night. I wasn't myself, and I'd suggest we both forget about it. And it's Instructor Quistis to you." I spoke firmly, which surprised Seifer. He chuckled.
"Well, Instructor, I meant to say was—"
The elevator gave a "ding" and the doors slid open. I bent down under Seifer's arm and hurried out of the elevator.
"See you tomorrow," I called out and left him standing there without finishing his sentence.
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I sighed. He better not be late. I glanced at my watch. "The train's going to leave in a few minutes," I muttered to myself. "He better not be late or I'll—"
"Or you'll what, Instructor?" a cool voice spoke behind me. I turned around, surprised.
"Seifer! You're here…um, uh…let's go," I stuttered. Grabbing my baggage walked to the train. Seifer followed behind.
We arrived in our private room, and I threw my baggage down. "Well, it'll be about a few days until we reach Timber so let's get settled."
Seifer just stood there. I started unpacking my stuff, and looked back to him. "Seifer, don't just stand there, go do something," I said anxiously. I turned back to my suitcase of clothes and no longer paid attention to him. I blushed a bit when the suitcase was filled with my undergarments.
"Interesting," Seifer spoke right behind me. My eyes shot wide open and I quickly stood up, knocking Seifer in the face with my head.
"OW!! SHIT!" He covered his face and doubled over in pain.
"Oh Hyne! I'm so sorry! Seifer, oh, I'm so sorry! Here, let me take a look at it." I bent down to his level and tried to make him stand up straight. The train started to move and my balance was lost, and I stumbled on top of him.
"Ah!"
"Quistis, get off of me!"
I got up to my feet. "Sorry."
I cringed when I saw blood on his gloves. My hair clip must've struck his face. "Sit down Seifer."
He sat down, his hands still at his cheek, trying to stop the bleeding.
"Fuck. Hyne, Quistis," he cussed behind his hands. I ignored his remark and gently pushed his hands away from his face.
"At least it isn't serious," I replied, placing my hand on his cheek to examine the bleeding. "Seifer, I'm sorry." I rushed to the bathroom and grabbed a towel and soaked it. "Here, stay still." With delicate care, I wiped the blood away. He looked at me intently as I patted his face with the towel.
"Tell me if it hurts," I said gently while cleaning up the blood. The towel was beginning to come to a color of crimson. Seifer placed his hand on my arm. I stopped and looked at him. "Seifer, what are you doing? You're still bleeding and—"
"Shh…it's all right, Quistis," his voice was soft. He slowly leaned forward to me. Aware of what was happening, I backed away.
"Um…I'm going to take a shower. Here," I tossed him the towel. "You should clean your face up." Seifer sat there silent, and nodded. I grabbed some of my clothes and headed to the bathroom.
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TBC