Sammy-Chan: The first chapter! In the hopes that you will like it!




~CHAPTER 2: Not the Time …~


Rinoa slammed the thick file shut on her desk. This was useless. She looked at the other SeeD in her office and he wasn't having much luck either. Either that or to put it quite simply, he wasn't trying. She didn't know why she put up with him exactly but she decided she had to, considering he was a good fighter. He pushed his brown bangs out of his clear blue eyes. Now she was certain, he wasn't trying at all. The tall man leaned on her desk and shot her a glance.

"He isn't bad looking, actually if you look at him from a certain angle he's pretty h-" She shut her eyes tight not wanting the thought to continue, it wasn't listening, "I mean, he's got great shoulders, and his eyes are, to put it simply, WOW! And then he's got that smile and-" She slapped her forehead. "What is wrong with me?" She shook any further thoughts away and continued scanning the documents.

"Are you even looking for anything?" The mocking voice asked.

This was not the time; he had not picked the right time, "I'd ask you the same question." There was a sharp, dangerous edge to her voice.

"I'm sorry Ms.Heartilly, the slaves couldn't make it this afternoon, and you'll have to be contented with a handsome, generous guy like me."

"Oh joy!" She replied sarcastically, slamming another folder on her desk.

They had been told to scan files on the identities of criminals that were now leading the rebellious gangs, the ones who vandalized each and every continent under the sun. This was not a fight the nobles could win.

"I can't believe I'm helping you! I mean, you're such in a bitchy mood and I'm not even a noble."

"Fuck you!" She hissed back.

"Hmm … nobles aren't expected to swear." He smirked.

"Yes well, guys ARE expected to have dicks so I'm guessing you don't meet expectations either!" She spat back. She couldn't believe the previous thoughts she had about this guy!

The SeeD stayed silent and continued reading the files. Why was she always this bitchy at him? He'd done nothing wrong. Well, ok, he had pissed her off many times but hadn't she heard of 'Forgive and Forget'? He glanced at the clock, 5 P.M. To think he could be hitting off with some girl right now. He glanced back at his companion. Immediate thoughts bounced in his head but he shook them off, this was not a good time. Not in her office, not at this time, not without protection, not with a door that couldn't lock, not with her.

"Found something." She said.

"Let's see …"

"It doesn't say much. Just that on January 23rd, a Mr. Suogi got found guilty and released right after. Seems that he was plotting against Galbadia for some reason. I don't know why they let him go …"

Squall Leonheart started laughing. Rinoa glared at him fairly confused. What was wrong with him? Maybe he was schizophrenic, she decided to impose on his 'fun time'.

"What the hell is up with you?"

"I know that guy! He was a terrorist, I used to hang with him all the time."

"What?" She nearly shrieked.

He laughed even harder, "Joking …" He managed to say.

"You're so stupid sometimes! Do you know you could have gotten CONVICTED for saying something like that?"

"Yup … I'd have been kicked out of Garden too. Then you'd probably get lovesick and come to the D-District Prison to help me escape. Then we'd go live in Windhill and have kids!"

"Wonderful fairy tale, are you done?" She asked coolly.

"I was going to go in more detail. You wanna?" He asked. She responded by smacking him in the head.

The icy blue gleamed in his eyes almost as if he was becoming very serious (which was rare), and with a whisper he spoke up.

"Yah, so how's your fiancée?"

That set her off, never had anyone been able to press the same buttons as he just had. Not even her sister. First he had accused her of not trying, then mocked her, and now asking about such a touchy subject. Fires of hell escaped her eyes and she began to fume.

"He is NOT my fiancé! We aren't getting married! I don't even LIKE HIM! It was only to claim BALAMB! NOTHING MORE!" She was about to strangle him, then and there.

"Sure, sure …" Squall said, "That would make you pretty greedy too."

"I can't believe I haven't fired you yet." She said in a low deadly voice.

Squall was about to open his mouth but lucky for him (Although he did not realize he was lucky) the intercom boomed through the office, sending a shock through both of them.

"Ms.Heartily, Mr.Leonheart, have you found anything, the council wishes to see you."

"Yes, we've found something. We should be able to work with it …" Rinoa said.

"Please, proceed to the Galbadian council room, and bring Leonheart with you." There was a faint click of the receptionist cutting off the signal.

Rinoa couldn't believe her ears. Why in the world would Leonheart have to come with her? His job was done; there was no need for him anymore. Either way she had to follow orders. Sighing, she picked up the file and strode to the office door.

She motioned for him, "Don't do anything stupid, don't say anything stupid, don't-actually, don't do anything." She warned him.

"Right, right …"He said smiling a playfully, "How can I refuse ANYTHING from my wonderful commander?"

Ignoring the comment she picked up the pace to the council room. She couldn't wait to get there. Even seeing her father would be fine as long as she didn't have to be alone with Squall Leonheart ever again, not in a million years. She was in PMS, this wasn't a good time to be alone with him, or with the council for that matter. It was especially not a good time to be near Almasy. To put it clearly, this wasn't a good time for anything.





Sammy-Chan: How did you like it?! I hope you liked it, please R&R!!!! PLEASE!!!