Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy VIII...
Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews, everyone! There's a tiny bit of Squinoa action in this chapter, but I promise that the next chapters will have LOTS of Squinoa parts.
Never Free
Chapter 4- Breaking In
"Deling Movie Theater?" A man asked.
"Sorry, wrong number." Selphie told him.
"Who was that?" Rinoa asked. She had just gotten out of bed and was rubbing her eyes, tiredly.
"Some guy that thought this was the Deling Movie Theater."
"Oh, crap!" Now, I have to go meet Squall, and I'm not even dressed!
"What's the matter?"
"I just remembered that I have to go to the office. I'm going to be late..."
"Again! Why don't you take the day off? They're working you way too hard, Rinoa!"
"I wish I could, but I really can't, Selphie. Hopefully, I won't have to work too long."
"Are you sure that you can't play hooky? Just this once?"
Rinoa smiled. "I'm sure. Now, I had better get ready, I'm already late!" She hurried into the bathroom and got ready. Twenty minutes later, she was ready to go.
"See ya, Selph!"
"Whoa, Rinoa! Why are you so dressed up for work?"
Rinoa blushed. "Um, the office wants us to get more dressed up. They said that we make a better impression that way."
"Well, you look really great. I guess I'll see you later then."
"Yeah. Thanks, Selphie. Bye!" Rinoa exited the building and relaxed. That was really close back there. The reason why I got dressed up is because of Squall... Ah, stop it! Remember what your father said! Squall is your handler and nothing else!
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Squall Leonhart paced the floor nervously. Where is she? She wouldn't betray us, would she? No...she seemed so sincere and honest when we were talking yesterday... He looked up as he heard the buzz of the elevator. Seconds later, Rinoa walked out. Wow, she looks great... Get a hold of yourself, Squall!
Before he could say anything, Rinoa began to speak. "I am so sorry! I can't believe that I'm late for my first meeting! It's just that, I was sleeping and then my roommate answered the phone, so I had to hurry..." She trailed off.
"Ms. Heartilly, it's alright. Just don't let it happen again."
"Yes, Sir."
"Please, don't call me 'Sir'. I can't stand that. Squall is fine."
"Alright, Squall, but then you have to call me Rinoa. I hate being called 'Miss'...it's so stuffy!"
He nodded. "So, did you talk to your father?"
"Yes. Did you know that he was a double agent?"
Squall nodded.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Cid didn't want you to know. He thought it would be best if you heard it from your father personally."
"He told me to call you Leonhart."
"Excuse me?"
"My father...he told me to call you Leonhart, but you said I should call you Squall."
"In this business, everyone always calls everybody by their last name. Personally, I cannot stand being called Leonhart. By what you just said moments ago, I take it that you don't like it either. Therefore, when it's just us, you can call me Squall, but in front of anyone else, I am Agent Leonhart. The same goes for me."
"I understand." God, he is so cute!
"Good." He ran a hand through his hair. "Now, down to business. The reason why I called you is to discuss your new mission. You have to go to Galbadia Garden. Do you remember Agent Trepe? She'll be going with you."
Rinoa groaned. "With her? Why not Agent Almasy, or you?"
"You are going with Agent Trepe." Hw softened his voice. "I understand why you don't want to go with her, but it's very necessary. Speaking of which, Agent Trepe should be joining us very shortly. When she comes, I will brief you on your mission."
"Um, Squall? Do you call Agent Trepe, 'Quistis'?"
"No, I don't. Why?"
"Well, how come you use a first name basis with me, but not with her?"
"Honestly, Rinoa, I can't stand the woman. Can we drop the subject now?"
"Of course. Sorry I brought it up..."
Suddenly, the door to the elevator opened and Quistis walked out. "Squall, I'm here!" she called.
Squall shuddered. "Agent Trepe, how many times have I told you to call me Agent Leonhart?"
She pouted. "But Squall, that's so formal. How will anybody know about our relationship that way?"
"Relationship?" Rinoa asked.
"Oh, you're here." Quistis snorted.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Enough." Squall commanded. "To answer your question Rin...Agent Heartilly, there is no relationship between Agent Trepe and myself, other than a professional one, although Agent Trepe likes to think that there is..." He glared at Quistis and she pouted again. "Now, your mission is this: Agent Trepe, once you and agent Heartilly get into Galbadia Garden, you are to distract Rodney Billows. Do whatever it takes, alright?"
"Of course." She smiled.
"Agent Heartilly, once Billows leaves his office, you are to go in there and hack into his computer. I will be reading you the codes. Understood?"
Rinoa nodded.
"Alright. Go get changed into your disguises. You leave in twenty-five minutes."
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Twenty-five minutes later, Rinoa and Quistis were on the train headed for Galbadia Garden. They were both in disguise. Rinoa was wearing a long blonde wig. She had green color contacts in, and she was wearing black leather pants and a blue sweater. Quistis had left her hair blonde. She had brown color contacts in, and she was wearing a short black skirt with a red halter top.
"Stay away from Squall." Quistis warned.
"What are you talking about?" Rinoa had really had it with her.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about. I see the way that you've been looking at Squall. You think you're gonna get with him, don't you?"
"You're a fool if you think that. To be totally honest with you, it seems like you are the one that's trying to get with him."
"My dear, I don't even have to try. Squall is already my boyfriend, but we can't tell anyone because it's against Garden regulations."
Rinoa laughed. "Do you actually think that I'm going to believe that? You know, Quistis, you have got one hell of a nerve."
"Suit yourself. The truth hurts..."
Rinoa chose to ignore Quistis. Who the hell does she think she is? Does she actually believe that Squall is interested in her? Forget it...but...why am I so jealous...?
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"Looks like we're here... You ready?" Quistis asked, as she and Rinoa stood in front of Galbadia Garden.
"Yes...let's do it."
They walked into Galbadia Garden and into the area where Billows' office was located. Once there, Quistis knocked on the door. Rinoa pretended to be reading a paper, as Billows opened the door.
"Who are you?" He demanded.
Quistis put on a fake accent. "Hello. My name is Laurie Marshall. I was interested in becoming a secretary here. Could you help me?"
"Of course. Come with me and I'll show you where you would be needed."
Quistis and Billows took off and Rinoa made her move. She approached the office and opened the door. As soon as she got in, she shut the door behind her, quietly, and picked up her radio. "Squall, I'm in.
"Good job. Billows won't be distracted for long, so we have to hurry. Go to the computer and type in the password 'Galbadia.'"
"Rinoa did as she was told. "Alright, what now?"
"Click the classified section and enter the password 'Jane'."
"It's all set. Here are the documents!"
"Download them into your pocket file that I gave you. Then, get out of there. Good luck."
She successfully downloaded all of the files. Then, she exited the program and left the office. Once outside of the office, she took out her cell phone and called Quistis.
"Hello?"
"Laurie? It's time to go." Rinoa said.
"I'll be right there." She hung up. "I'm sorry Mr. Billows, but I must go. My sister is waiting for me and she isn't feeling well..."
"I'm sorry to hear that, Ms. Marshall. Maybe we can continue this some other time?"
"Of course. Thank you for your time." She shook his hand and left. Mission accomplished...
Author's Note: Sorry, not much Squinoa action in this chapter, but the next chapter is filled with Squinoa. It's my favorite chapter so far! Please review!