Hey, someone actually reviewed! Yay! Thank you.. ^^ Waited long? * giggle * here's chapter 3 I hope you'll like it. Oh, and I noticed that there was some kind of mistake. The thoughts aren't actually bold (I wonder why) so I will be putting '' at the thoughts. (Unless someone out there is nice enough to tell me how to make it bold)

The next morning, Squall was down at the cafeteria with Zell and Selphie.

Selphie eyed the room. This, of course, took Squall's attention.

"What are you looking for?" said Squall, following her direction.

Ignoring his question, she looked around furiously, a frown on her face. Then. "Hey, guys! Miss me?" Irvine announced as he walked to the table.

"Irvine!"

"S-Selphie.? Uh... what a nice surprise! Uh. hey, I'm not hungry anymore. he... he. I'll just go to the parking lot and."

"Irvine! I miss you so much!" Selphie yelled as she sprung at him. " If I wasn't near you. you know I would just. die!" She hugged him like a stuffed teddy bear while Squall and Zell laughed. Suddenly, their laughter was cut off when a girl tapped Squall's shoulder.

"Rinoa!" Everyone shouted in unison. Except for Squall.

"R-Rinoa!" he stammered. Getting up, he put a hand on her shoulder. He escorted her to the back of the room after saying, "excuse me" to everyone.

"Alex!" He yelled softly, being a little mad at her.

"I'm sorry.I'm just hungry." she said, twisting her hair with her finger. She bit her lip. Squall sighed. "I know. I'm sorry. But I can't let the guys see you."

"Why is that?" she asked, looking up. "I. * sigh * okay, you can eat but you have to pretend to be Rinoa. You okay with that?"

Alex smiled and exclaimed, "No problem."

Squall introduced her to them from afar.

" That's Irvine, Zell, Selphie and that's Quistis . there. do you see her? She's buying the drinks."

"Got it," she said.

Walking back, the gang eyed the couple suspiciously. But Alex was told quietly to ignore it.

As they sat down, Selphie hugged Alex.

"Rinoa, you're back! I miss you.! You could have told me you came back early!" She said, hugging her hard.

"Hey. Irvine. I can see why she's a burden to you." she croaked.

"Don't be silly, Rinoa!" Selphie said, looking at Irvine. "He likes me and I like him. * Wink * * wink *"

Irvine displayed his best fake smile at her. Damn. They ate as soon as the food arrived.



After they have finished, Squall and Alex went up to the dorm early. "Bye guys." Squall said, accompanied by Alex. Suddenly the gang coughed loudly in unison. Between that they were giggling.

"Oh, for god's sakes, guys. We are doing 'nothing' up there. I'm just going to take a shower and she's going to rest."

"Rest?" Irvine said.

"Uh, yeah. I just came back from a place and I'm really tired. I came by car." Alex said, acting tired.

Everyone nodded and waved at the couple as they left. A trail of giggles followed them.

~*oOo*~

In the room, Squall took a bath as Alex sat on the bed, staring out at the sun high in the sky.

Squall got out with a pair of black pants and a white shirt. He looked around the room to find his jacket but saw Alex eyeing his every move. " Squall.I." she said but she stopped and dug her face in her hand. 'I'm so confused. should I tell him?'

"Yes?" Squall said, eager to listen. 'Come on. Spill it out.' "Uh. nothing."

Squall became disappointed and left the room. "I got to go so something. I won't be here till tonight. You want to eat just go to the cafeteria and I left the money at the table." He said before closing the door. "See you."

Alex still didn't look up from the floor. Suddenly, a portal emerged from a wall opposite her.

Suddenly, a black figure emerged from its shadows.

Alex looked up fear filled her eyes, her scream caught in her throat.

The dark figure floated towards her.

~*oOo*~

Hehe. Kind of a cliffhanger, huh? Hmm! ^^ R and R plz coz if I don't get reviews it will be a cliffhanger. forever! * Pulls her head back and laughs an evil laugh *