Authors Notes: Well here's chapter 2. I hope you enjoy it. Please review. Thanks. It's a little short but sweet.
~An Evening To Remember~
The clock was ticking closer and closer to seven faster than Squall thought. Tonight was his "date" with Rinoa.
God, I don't know why I'm so nervous. It's just a date. It doesn't even mean anything. She probably said yes only out of pity, or as an apology for what she said. What if I screw up? What if this wasn't such a good idea? What if…Damn I got to stop with what ifs. Everything's going to be fine…just fine. It'll just be her and me. It's the same Rinoa as yesterday. Deep breathes…what the hell am I doing talking to myself?!?!? I have got to stop doing this. Damn I didn't realize I was thinking for so long. I gotta get ready, don't want to be late.
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"God Selphie! What am I going to wear?" Rinoa was frantic. She was completely tearing apart her wardrobe. Her dorm was a complete mess. There were clothes everywhere. Selphie was busy just trying to keep up with the girl.
"Rin, just relax. It's only a date, and it's with Squall. He's not the materialistic type." Rinoa was trying to take Selphie's advice.
"I mean, he could careless what you wear. And you can even get points if you just don't wear anything at all." Rinoa looked shocked, she couldn't believe those words came out of Selphie's mouth. Meanwhile Selphie was laughing. She was stopped how ever by a flying pillow to her face.
It was now Rinoa's turn to laugh. Selphie picked up the pillow and tackled Rinoa. All hell broke loose in that room.
Both of them were pillow fighting, pulling each other's hair, basically just normal play fighting between best friends.
After about 10 minutes both of them were exhausted. The results of this turmoil were two broken lamps, busted pillows, and a very messy hair day for the both of them. There hair was a complete mess. It was sticking out in every direction.
After they caught their breath Rinoa began to speak. " God…I, I forgot how fun that was" She was out of breath,
"Yeah I know what you mean." That was all, a very tired Selphie could say.
After a short while of reminiscing, realization hit Rinoa. "Selphie, it's 20 minutes till Squall gets here! I'm a mess! I have to get ready. Out of all these damn clothes I got nothing. You have to help me, so get your ass up!" Selphie got up and dusted herself off. "Here we go again…" Selphie was getting annoyed and just wanted Rinoa to find a dress. "Rinoa, just grab a dress, and I'll get a brush. Don't worry; you're going to be gorgeous once I'm through with you. He'll be so stunned, he'll forget how to drive."
As Rinoa giggled at her friends comment, she found the perfect dress.
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Squall had on his usual leather jacket, white shirt, black pants, boots, and his belts. He was right outside Rinoa's dorm. It was 6:59. He decided to wait until it was exactly 7:00. No earlier and no later. He took two deep breaths. It turned 7 so Squall took 1 more deep breath and knocked.
To his surprise Selphie opened the door. "My, my, my…Squall don't you look spiffy? Big date tonight, huh?" Squall was speechless and a little embarrassed. "Uh, hi Selphie, am I at the wrong dorm, or is this Rinoa's?" Squall was turning red. Selphie couldn't help but giggle.
Aww, he's so adorable. No wonder why Rinoa wants to impress him so much. He' so different from the other guys she's dated in the past. I might as well have a little fun with him until Rinoa gets ready...
"No Squall, you got the right place. This is Rinoa's dorm all right. But you know…if I wasn't with Irvine, I'd tell you to ditch Rinoa and take me!" Squall saw a hand on Selphie's shoulder yank her back.
Squall heard Rinoa's voice behind the door. He was so anxious to see her. He wanted Selphie to disappear so he could have Rinoa all to himself.
Selphie poked her head through the door. "Just a minute Squall, Rinoa will be right with you." Selphie closed the door just a bit so she could talk to Rinoa. They were whispering, so Squall couldn't make out what they were saying. "Just like girls…" Squall thought.
"Selphie, what exactly are you doing? You're not making this any easier on me. I'm nervous enough as it is. You don't have to go and embarrass me. I mean you're going to scare the guy away." Rinoa sounded annoyed with her friend.
"Rinoa, chill. I'm just breaking the ice for you two. You know, just making him loosen up and make him less tense, OK?" Selphie touched Rinoa's shoulder for reassurance. "Now go knock him dead. You look beautiful, so loosen up. Trust me everything will be just fine." Rinoa nodded and hugged Selphie.
"Thanks Selph, I don't know what I'd do with out you." Selphie smiled. "Now I'm going o be waiting for you in here. I want to be the first person you tell how wonderful your evening was." Rinoa nodded and headed out the door.
Squall was leaning against the wall when he felt someone touch his arm. He jumped; he then heard a soft laugh from behind him.
"Aww, you're so cute when you're jumpy." Rinoa smiled. Squall turned and looked at her. He was stunned. She looked like an angel. She was wearing a white dress up to her knees, with her shoulder length hair down. He was speechless. Rinoa smirked. "So…you ready?" Squall just nodded. He was lost for words. He extended out his arm to Rinoa and she took it gladly. "Let's just hope he still knows how to drive…" Rinoa thought with a smile on her face.
They arrived at the restaurant in Balamb in about 25 minutes. They talked the whole way so the tension was still there but there was less. Squall parked the car and made his way around to Rinoa's side to be a gentleman and help her get out. He opened the door and smiled. He reached out his hand.
"M'lady, it's an honor for you to join me tonight." He tried to hold back his laughter.
Rinoa decided to play along. "Thank you my good sir." She gently took his hand and got out of the car. She stood in front of Squall on her tiptoes. The two were very close, and their lips were barely touching. Squall froze. He didn't expect this so early in the date; hell he didn't really expect this at all. Before he could continue to think she spoke.
"But on the contraire, it's an honor for me to have you." She lowered herself down. " Now what are you waiting for…lets go." She grabbed his arm and he followed from behind. "What a tease…" Squall thought.
Squall had reserved seats for them, so they were seated right away. Squall wanted to impress Rinoa as much as he could. No matter the costs.
After they ordered their meal, Squall decided to break the ice. The only problem was, he didn't know what to talk about. He wasn't very good at starting conversations. He decided to just talk about school.
"So Rinoa…uh, how are you coming along in that report Instructor Trepe gave us?" "At least he's making an effort to start a conversation. Well I have to make an effort to. Besides he's just so damn cute." Rinoa thought.
"Agh I'm not doing so good. It's kind of tough. I mean c'mon. How is researching the origin of chocobos going to help is in life?" Squall laughed at her comment. "I'm right and you know it Mr."
"Well…it could help you one day. I mean what if one day a guy holds a bullet to your head and threatens to shoot you, unless you know the origin of chocobos? A very unlikely think to occur, but you never know…"
"You have a point Squall. A very weird one, but it's still a point." Rinoa smiled thinking about what she was going to say next. "I like my guys smart and clever." Squall turned red for about the 5th time that evening. Rinoa laughed and gently placed her hand on his.
Squall looked into her eyes and it was like he was in a trance. The moon and the starry sky out the window gave her face a soft glow. Squall caught himself staring and quickly looked away.
Rinoa gently squeezed his hand, and he looked back at her. "You know Squall..."Rinoa had a serious look on her face. "You're so different from other guys. You 're just so sweet, kind, and gentle. I think I've fallen for you." Now it was Rinoa's turn to look away.
"God why am I so nervous. I mean that was really hard for me to say. He's so different. He's to good to be true. I guess I'm just scared I might loose him. But I've told other guys that I've liked them before, but I think…this time I really meant it."
Squall couldn't believe his ears. "Is this for real?" He thought. "I can't believe she actually likes me."
There was an awkward silence coming on but Squall broke it. "Rinoa, I like you too. I've never met anyone as perfect as you are." Rinoa smiled. She was about to say something but decided not to. She wanted that moment to last forever.
There dinner came shortly after their "moment." They ate in silence never taking their eyes off of each other.
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After dinner Squall drove straight to the dorms. He was back outside of Rinoa's dorm. The place where his whole perfect evening had started. But this time he wasn't alone. He had a beautiful angel standing next to him.
"Squall I just want to say thank you. I had a great time tonight. I hope we can do this again…only if you want to."
" I would love to do this again. I had a great time with you also. I'm the luckiest guy in the world, seeing that I got to spend my evening with the most kindest, sweetest, and prettiest girl in the world." Rinoa gently punched him in the arm. "Only a guy like you could get away with those words."
Squall was about to say something else, but was stopped by Rinoa's lips touching his. They kissed passionately. Squall wrapped his arms around her waist. After the kiss ended, he embraced her. They stood in each other's arms just thinking about how perfect their kiss was.
"Well, I'd better go inside," Rinoa reluctantly said. She wanted to stay in his arms forever, despite how late it was getting. "I'll see you tomorrow then. Goodnight." She let go of Squall's hand and gave him a quick peck on the lips. "Goodnight," Squall said softly. Rinoa gazed into his eyes one last time and gently closed the door.
Squall was in heaven. "God, that was the best freaking night of my life. She's just so, so…there aren't even words to say how she is."
Squall reached his dorm to find his door unlocked. "Oh shit, I must have been in such a hurry I forgot to close my door. Oh well. I'm sure everything's okay." Squall entered his room and flipped on the lights.
To his surprise he found none other than the infamous Siefer Almasy sitting on his bed. Squall stopped dead in his tracks.
"Well if it isn't Squall Leonhart. So you finally decided to come home, eh? It's way past your curfew though. Tsk, tsk, tsk. What have you been up to? I'll like to hear all about it."
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A/N" I know, I know. A cliffhanger. I hate those too but, I gotta do what I gotta do. Well don't forget to review and have a merry Christmas.