Author's Notes: Okay, here it is, chapter 2! BIG thanks to all you
reviewers out there, Dark Hippo, Wolfspeaker, Optical Goddess, Summoner
Angel, and of course, my bestest girly, StarGazer!! Thanks to all of you,
it means a lot to me! I know, I know, Optical, it would be really weird to
have a bedroom in his office, but I think when I'm done I might revise and
go back to say he didn't want Rinoa to be lonely with him working late
hours, so she could just stay with him and see him whenever she wanted.
Does that make sense? I hope so.anywayz, please review again, and I should
have the third chapter up by tomorrow night, if I'm at the top of my game.
I'm doing a lot of leading up to the story, but it will pick up in the
third chapter, okay? Stick with me, the ride's gonna get bumpy!
Secrets of the Sorceress Chapter 2 Shopping
As warm droplets fell from my towel wrapped body, I almost felt invincible. The night I had spent with Squall had been unforgettable, and I was glad we'd finally taken that step forward. In a few weeks, I decided, I'd be paying a visit to Dr. K, with what I hoped was good news. Inside, I was still deathly afraid of what might happen to our child, but the part of myself I'd given to Squall the night before was well worth it. Silently, I made a vow to protect our gift I was positive would be coming to us soon.
Squall had headed out early on, "official Garden business," as I'd mocked that morning, which got me a teasing glare and swat. I had gotten a phone call from Selphie shortly after that, asking me to come shopping with her. I accepted her offer graciously, feeling vibrant and ready for a new day. And who better to share my night with than happy-go-lucky Selphie Tilmett? Of course, I wouldn't go into detail, I just wanted to share the news that we were finally trying to have a baby.
I walked into the room, pulled out a few drawers, and picked out my outfit with careful consideration. Because my spirits were so high, I felt my attire should match my mood. I also always felt the need when I went somewhere with Selphie, simply because it seemed right to be that way next to her.
So after thoughtful time spent on the decision, I choose the outfit Squall, with Quistis's help, gave me for Christmas. It consisted of a bright blue, long sleeved v-neck shirt, faded blue jeans, and calf- length black boots, making me look colorful, yet sophisticated in my own way. Satisfied, I headed out the door to meet one of my very best friends on the outskirts of Garden. I couldn't wait to tell her our news.
"Hey Selph!" I greeted as I walked up to her car she and Irvine shared. They'd been living together in Balamb for over a year, and it wouldn't have surprised me if he proposed to her any day. All of us knew it would happen, the question was when. She stared at me suspiciously, and grinned.
"Hey Rin-Rinny! You seem really perky this morning!" Was it that obvious? If Selphie could recognize it in me, I had to assume everyone would.
"Yeah," I admitted, opening the car door with a click and flopping inside. "I kind of have some news." Even I could hear the excitement in my voice.
Selphie perked up at my announcement, and prompted me to go on. "Oh really? What's that?"
She turned the key in the ignition, listening to the canary colored car start with no hesitation. And as we drove away, I found I couldn't even contain myself for the time it took for us to pull away from Garden. Rushing my words, I explained, "Well, last night I went to Squall's office, and told him if he wasn't busy, we should save the night for us, right? Well, he didn't get it at first, and I had to clarify that I finally decided I want kids!"
Selphie blinked at my explosion of words, trying to comprehend all of what I'd just spit out, and then her eyes went wide with realization. "Oh my gosh! You're kidding me! You're getting pregnant!"
I laughed, and shook my head. "I don't know for sure if I'm pregnant yet, I'm going to see Dr. K in three weeks. But I'm hoping I am!"
She did her best to be ecstatic while she drove, even though it didn't work very well. I'm sure if she hadn't had her hands on the wheel, she would've been doing cartwheels. "Oh, I'm so happy for you both, Rinny! What made you change your mind?"
"Well," I started, trying to choose how to put it. "I just think we need love to share for a child, and if he or she is a sorceress, so be it. We'll love he or she just as they are, and protect them to the best of our abilities. I'm just going to play the card life deals me."
Selphie stared at me with a simper plastered on her immature-looking features. Selphie always made me smile; it was contagious. No matter what my humor, she could always make me happy. No one but Squall could do that so easily.
"That's a great outlook, Rinoa," she complimented, placing her eyes back on the road. "I know things will be just fine for both of you."
"Thanks Selph." She mumbled in return, and parked the car in the mini- mall of Balamb. I opened the door and jumped out, excited for our trip. Today, I was going to find the best outfit I could to impress Squall for a special time.
As Selphie came around the other way, I placed an arm around her and giggled, watching her do the same. Even though both of us were adults now, I still couldn't help feeling seventeen again around my friends. At twenty- two, you have to learn to enjoy the little youth you still have, because it doesn't last much longer. And besides, as much as I hated to admit it, I took advantage of the fact that Selphie still lived in teenage years, and took the opportunity for an excuse to my behavior. I made it seem as if I were humoring her, but in reality, I relished every moment. Selphie was my chance to get away from the grown-up world.
After four hours of delightful shopping, we left the mall with heavy feet. My stomach hurt from the many times I'd laughed with Selphie, mostly at ridiculous things she pulled in the store, but when it was instigated by me, I was usually picking outrageous looking clothing, and showing her, making a face of pure desire, and then cracking up laughing.
As I'd told myself I would, I had bought the cutest, and in Selphie's opinion, sexiest apparel I could find, which was a long red dress similar to the one my mother used to wear before she died, and long, soft gloves to match. I'd save it for a particular occasion and surprise him with it. Selphie had bought something too while I was off on my own, what I assumed was for Irvine and her, and frankly, I didn't want to know what it was.
We arrived back at the Garden, and I thanked Selphie for the trip. I told her I'd let her know the results of my news in a little while, adding that I would tell the sex of the child as soon as I could tell, or Dr. Kadowaki could. I watched her drive away, walking as she went, and headed to the front gate.
"Hey Jando, hey Brenton. How are you guys today?" I called as I pushed open the gate through. Two tawny heads popped up from paperwork at my salutation, and recognized me immediately.
"Hello, Mrs. Leonhart. We're all right. How are you and the Headmaster?" Brenton replied, waving a hand.
"Oh, we're fine," I said with a smirk. Leaving the station behind me, I added silently, Very fine.
If only I had known what was in store for Squall and me, I would've disagreed with myself.
Secrets of the Sorceress Chapter 2 Shopping
As warm droplets fell from my towel wrapped body, I almost felt invincible. The night I had spent with Squall had been unforgettable, and I was glad we'd finally taken that step forward. In a few weeks, I decided, I'd be paying a visit to Dr. K, with what I hoped was good news. Inside, I was still deathly afraid of what might happen to our child, but the part of myself I'd given to Squall the night before was well worth it. Silently, I made a vow to protect our gift I was positive would be coming to us soon.
Squall had headed out early on, "official Garden business," as I'd mocked that morning, which got me a teasing glare and swat. I had gotten a phone call from Selphie shortly after that, asking me to come shopping with her. I accepted her offer graciously, feeling vibrant and ready for a new day. And who better to share my night with than happy-go-lucky Selphie Tilmett? Of course, I wouldn't go into detail, I just wanted to share the news that we were finally trying to have a baby.
I walked into the room, pulled out a few drawers, and picked out my outfit with careful consideration. Because my spirits were so high, I felt my attire should match my mood. I also always felt the need when I went somewhere with Selphie, simply because it seemed right to be that way next to her.
So after thoughtful time spent on the decision, I choose the outfit Squall, with Quistis's help, gave me for Christmas. It consisted of a bright blue, long sleeved v-neck shirt, faded blue jeans, and calf- length black boots, making me look colorful, yet sophisticated in my own way. Satisfied, I headed out the door to meet one of my very best friends on the outskirts of Garden. I couldn't wait to tell her our news.
"Hey Selph!" I greeted as I walked up to her car she and Irvine shared. They'd been living together in Balamb for over a year, and it wouldn't have surprised me if he proposed to her any day. All of us knew it would happen, the question was when. She stared at me suspiciously, and grinned.
"Hey Rin-Rinny! You seem really perky this morning!" Was it that obvious? If Selphie could recognize it in me, I had to assume everyone would.
"Yeah," I admitted, opening the car door with a click and flopping inside. "I kind of have some news." Even I could hear the excitement in my voice.
Selphie perked up at my announcement, and prompted me to go on. "Oh really? What's that?"
She turned the key in the ignition, listening to the canary colored car start with no hesitation. And as we drove away, I found I couldn't even contain myself for the time it took for us to pull away from Garden. Rushing my words, I explained, "Well, last night I went to Squall's office, and told him if he wasn't busy, we should save the night for us, right? Well, he didn't get it at first, and I had to clarify that I finally decided I want kids!"
Selphie blinked at my explosion of words, trying to comprehend all of what I'd just spit out, and then her eyes went wide with realization. "Oh my gosh! You're kidding me! You're getting pregnant!"
I laughed, and shook my head. "I don't know for sure if I'm pregnant yet, I'm going to see Dr. K in three weeks. But I'm hoping I am!"
She did her best to be ecstatic while she drove, even though it didn't work very well. I'm sure if she hadn't had her hands on the wheel, she would've been doing cartwheels. "Oh, I'm so happy for you both, Rinny! What made you change your mind?"
"Well," I started, trying to choose how to put it. "I just think we need love to share for a child, and if he or she is a sorceress, so be it. We'll love he or she just as they are, and protect them to the best of our abilities. I'm just going to play the card life deals me."
Selphie stared at me with a simper plastered on her immature-looking features. Selphie always made me smile; it was contagious. No matter what my humor, she could always make me happy. No one but Squall could do that so easily.
"That's a great outlook, Rinoa," she complimented, placing her eyes back on the road. "I know things will be just fine for both of you."
"Thanks Selph." She mumbled in return, and parked the car in the mini- mall of Balamb. I opened the door and jumped out, excited for our trip. Today, I was going to find the best outfit I could to impress Squall for a special time.
As Selphie came around the other way, I placed an arm around her and giggled, watching her do the same. Even though both of us were adults now, I still couldn't help feeling seventeen again around my friends. At twenty- two, you have to learn to enjoy the little youth you still have, because it doesn't last much longer. And besides, as much as I hated to admit it, I took advantage of the fact that Selphie still lived in teenage years, and took the opportunity for an excuse to my behavior. I made it seem as if I were humoring her, but in reality, I relished every moment. Selphie was my chance to get away from the grown-up world.
After four hours of delightful shopping, we left the mall with heavy feet. My stomach hurt from the many times I'd laughed with Selphie, mostly at ridiculous things she pulled in the store, but when it was instigated by me, I was usually picking outrageous looking clothing, and showing her, making a face of pure desire, and then cracking up laughing.
As I'd told myself I would, I had bought the cutest, and in Selphie's opinion, sexiest apparel I could find, which was a long red dress similar to the one my mother used to wear before she died, and long, soft gloves to match. I'd save it for a particular occasion and surprise him with it. Selphie had bought something too while I was off on my own, what I assumed was for Irvine and her, and frankly, I didn't want to know what it was.
We arrived back at the Garden, and I thanked Selphie for the trip. I told her I'd let her know the results of my news in a little while, adding that I would tell the sex of the child as soon as I could tell, or Dr. Kadowaki could. I watched her drive away, walking as she went, and headed to the front gate.
"Hey Jando, hey Brenton. How are you guys today?" I called as I pushed open the gate through. Two tawny heads popped up from paperwork at my salutation, and recognized me immediately.
"Hello, Mrs. Leonhart. We're all right. How are you and the Headmaster?" Brenton replied, waving a hand.
"Oh, we're fine," I said with a smirk. Leaving the station behind me, I added silently, Very fine.
If only I had known what was in store for Squall and me, I would've disagreed with myself.