A/N: Ok well here's the next chapter. I had somewhat of a writers block, but I finally knew what to write. I hope you enjoy it.
~Game of Love~
Rinoa kept on running as fast as she could down the dark halls of Balamb garden and not once did she look back. She was running through the darkness with tears freely flowing down her eyes. She couldn't believe what had just happened a couple of minutes ago with Squall. Was he just like all the other eyes she knew? No, he couldn't be. She knew Squall was different; at least he was different till that night. He had changed so much. She had a feeling that something was wrong. She was just so confused; she didn't even know what to think of anything anymore. Life just seemed so big and she felt so small and helpless. She used to have control over everything in her life, but now all that had changed and she had control over nothing.
She had been running for what seemed like an eternity, but she finally reached her dorm. The only place where she felt safe and the only person she felt safe with was inside. That person was none other than her best friend Selphie. She was always there right when something bad happened to Rinoa. Rinoa confided in her and went to her for help.
Selphie bounced right up when she heard Rinoa walk through the door. She knew Rinoa would have great news for her, she was obviously wrong though.
"Hey Rinny!!! So….did you knock him off his feet?!?!?" A tearful Rinoa looked up at her. Her mascara was running down her wet face and she looked like a mess.
"Oh my god…Rinny? What happened? What did he do to you?" Rinoa just embraced her friend and sobbed heavily on her shoulder. Rinoa was choked up and could barely speak, let alone think.
"Selphie, I told him how I felt and it blew up in my face. I got rejected. He said he couldn't love me for what ever reason. Things just got so screwed after everything was finally going my way. I mean…is it me? Am I not good enough for him or something?" Selphie lightly slapped Rinoa on the arm.
"What are you crazy Rinny? You're more that good, you're perfect." Rinoa had tears in her eyes. "Thanks Selph, you always know just what to say." Selphie smiled. "Of course I do Rin. After all I am your best friend, am I not?"
"Yeah, you are and you always will be." Rinoa walked to her bed and plopped herself down. I just don't know what to think about all those things he said to me. He seemed so distant and like he didn't want to say those things he said. It was like something was forcing him to He wasn't the Squall I knew from last night. He was so different. You know?"
"Rinoa, maybe he said those things because it's something about him. It doesn't have to be you. Maybe he's scared he'll hurt you or maybe he's never been in a relationship before and he's afraid that he won't make you happy. There are plenty of possibilities Rin. Deep down he wants to be with you, I know it."
Rinoa sighed. "Selphie I think it's something different than that. It's more like some one or something has control over him or is threatening him. I know it sounds silly but I have a feeling that that's what it is. Because on our date there was just so much love, he wouldn't just tell me the very next day that he couldn't love me. It doesn't make sense. I don't know…maybe he really doesn't want to be with me."
"Don't be silly Rinoa. With your looks and your wonderful character he's just dying to be with you. Every guy is. Just give him time. What ever the reason is he'll come around." Rinoa looked up at Selphie with a glimmer of hope.
"After all Rin, this is the game of love."
A/N: Well there it was. I'll be updating every Saturday or Sunday so stay tuned. Don't forget to review.