[ Ahem, since I forgot all this stuff in the first chapter, here it is now. All Final Fantasy characters do not belong to me, they belong to Squaresoft. The song found within the first chapter is Michelle Branch's 'All You Wanted' and is copyrighted to her. The storyline on the other hand, is my work. Thank you for your time. ]

Chapter 2- Intoxication

(Flashback)

It was his first time with a man, so I had to be gentle. I didn't want the lionhearted boy to shy away from human affection...

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Seifer had thrown himself languidly across one of the benches just outside the Training Center. It was growing late, the junior classmen already asleep, everyone else beginning to call it a night. The head of the disciplinary committee wanted something. He had kept himself chaste for the past year, his last partner being the one and only exuberant Zell Dincht, the chicken wuss of the Garden. However, he had found himself growing attracted to one he'd grown up with, one particular boy who always used to stand outside in the rain, waiting for 'sis'. It was the same boy he had a heated rivalry with since they were transferred out of Matron's care and to the care of Balamb Garden. That boy being the one and only Griever; Squall.

Seifer grunted, turning on the bench to lie on his side. Thoughts of Squall clouded his mind, and they angered him to an extent. He was never used to thinking about someone for a given amount of time, but Squall seemed to be an exception. Those emerald hues glared at the Training Center entrance but softened as they gazed upon the one that seemed to be the cause of all Seifer's sudden lust attacks.

"Well well... look at what the cat dragged in." Seifer snickered as he pulled himself up to a sitting position.

Gray-blue pools focused on the floor as Squall rounded the corner out of the Training Center. His movements forward halted as he heard the voice of someone he couldn't stand. Gaze fell onto Seifer, a slight shiver down his spine. Something was different; feelings were different.

"What do you want Seifer and why are you out here? It's like you were waiting for me." Squall said placidly.

Seifer slung his arms over the back of the bench; he was beginning to show his cocky attitude. "This is a free country, I can lounge wherever I want, and I wasn't waiting for you." Or was I?

Squall put a hand on his forehead, shaking it in disapproval. "Don't you ever lose that attitude of yours? It's such a turnoff you know... ah... I mean... never mind." His cheeks flushed a light red and he turned his back to Seifer. Please don't let him get what I meant by that statement. I can't let him know that I'm-

"Say Squall, I didn't know that you were like that. That's very interesting information to know..." You're so innocent and casual about how you said that. I think it's so cute, adorable, just like you... Seifer stood up, moving closer to Squall. He put an arm around Squall's shoulder fraternally. Instinctively, Squall shuttered, the hair on the nape of his neck beginning to bristle. Hues of gray-blue glanced at Seifer nervously as he watched the blonde place those soft lips of his on the juncture between his neck and earlobe, kissing it gently. Squall seemed to just melt right then and there, in the hold of his childhood rival.

"Seifer... w-what are you doing... You aren't... are you?" Squall snorted a little, seeing as though Seifer began fiddling with his hair without permission.

"On the contrary, I'm bisexual. I can get with anyone and still be quite satisfied. But, you have caught my eye. I don't want you for a one night stand Squall. I want you as a mate, soul mate that is. Something's attracting me to you, and it's not the usual aura I get from others, understand me?" Seifer looked into the eyes of lionhearted one, closing the distance between their bodies remarkably. When each could see eye to eye, Seifer brought his lips to Squall's, and a gentle but passionate chaste kiss was applied to them.

Squall didn't know how to react, so he jerked his head back, breaking the kiss. "What the hell Seifer! What's your problem?!" Squall spat venomously. His once sure feelings were beginning to play emotional limbo with his thoughts and mind. He didn't know what to think about this kiss, or what hew should think about Seifer. Thought he wanted Seifer just as bad as Seifer wanted himself, but being one not to convey feelings like that, it provided a nice little predicament.

Seifer just threw up is hands in awe. "That's it?! I get a 'What the hell!' and not even the slightest intention for returning that kiss? Man Squall, maybe you should stick to being with the ladies. You're not ready to be with a man, though I could share things with you a woman never could, or would be able to." Seifer folded his arms behind his head and nonchalantly headed off to the dormitories. "If you ever change your mind, you know where to find me." With that, Seifer left Squall's presence.

Squall stood there dumbfounded. Did what just happened really happen? Of course it didn't, did it? Thoughts were sent into a spiral, everything wasn't where it was before. Seifer... just kissed me... that's not right! It's wrong! Guys don't kiss other guys, it's just not normal. And rivals should never end up lovers... though his lips were so soft and warm, they tasted sweet against mine.... Argh! What am I thinking?! But he's just so... perfect. I've looked up to him for as long as I could remember. He was one of the reasons I picked up using a Gun blade instead of something else. He needed a rival, and since he always made fun of me right in front of Matron, I thought I'd give him one. A sigh left Squall's lips as he slowly headed to the dormitories, to his room. Maybe I should go find Seifer, see what he can give me that Rinoa can't... not that I've slept with her... she's too... childish for that commitment yet. Eh, I don't like her anyway... her and that damn dog of hers. I can't believe this all happened. I practically told Seifer that I was into him... God I'm stupid or something. Alright Squall, stop thinking so much, just go and see Seifer, you know you want to... don't deny it any longer.

There was a knock on the door. Seifer lay sprawled out on his bed, in nothing but a pair of boxers. He was half asleep, rubbing his eyes to wake up more. "It's open... dunno who wants me at this hour in the night..." He yawned.

The door creaked open slowly, and the figure standing in the door frame caused Seifer to bolt upright. A smile tugged that the corner of his lips as he motioned for the other to come in and shut the door. "I didn't think you would show... Squall."

Squall stood in the room, searching for the light switch. The bulb illuminated the darkness of the room, and both men stood near each other. Squall was shying towards the door. "Yeah well... I couldn't just let you assume things... I would have returned that kiss of yours had you not have taken me off guard. So... what can you give me that a woman can't eh?" Squall was gaining more composure and confidence.

Seifer stepped close to Squall, motioned for him to move a little away from the door. When he did that, Seifer pushed Squall up against the wall. The tip of his nose touched Squall's, as he felt Squall's breath on his face. "You're sure you want this? I won't force you."

Squall nodded, slightly unsure. "I told you already. Don't make me repeat myself."

"Suit yourself." Again, soft lips touched Squall's, this time a little rougher, but still with that same passion as before. Eyes closed, Squall's arms slowly twined around Seifer's neck, and Seifer's wrapped around Squall's waist. Seifer's tongue touched Squall's bottom lip, waiting to be granted access. Unsure yet again, Squall parted his lips slightly, and that was all Seifer needed. His tongue began massaging Squall's gently. The kiss became deeper, more passionate. Squall's fingers began gripping Seifer's back, what little nails he had were digging in his back. Seifer was working to remove his partner's clothing- the jacket, shirt, belt, pants, until both only had their undergarments on. Taking initiative, Squall pushed Seifer onto the bed. The kiss broke for an instant, Seifer coaxing Squall's nipples to hardness. The caused Squall to arch into Seifer, a slight groan escaping his lips. Seifer smirked, seeing as though he was pleasing his guest. His tongue left a damp trail along Squall's neck while their body heat began to mingle with one another. Brown locks clung to Squall's forehead with perspiration, when did it get so hot? Seifer stopped his pleasure trail, looking deep within Squall's eyes. "You're positive about this?"

Squall didn't answer him directly. His fingers did the talking, and they were working to remove the cloth around Seifer's waist. Seifer just shrugged, and went back to pleasuring the alter male. "Don't say I didn't give you a fair chance to get out of this..."

The two lay intertwined with one another. Seifer was curled around Squall, whom was sleeping like a doll. Seifer ran his fingers through Squall's hair, and kissed the back of his head gently. So they had shared their first intimate moment together, and Squall's first time with a man. "I wish this moment would last forever."

"Mm... me too Seifer..." Squall muttered under his breath, still dead asleep. Seemed like he was conscious of what went on around him without waking. "... Me too..."

***

(Present)

Seifer shook his head as he pushed off the wall of the elevator. He had just seen Headmaster Cid and got the approval to take a selected few to go find Squall. That selected few being Quistis, Selphie and Zell. The others were unreliable to him. Thus, the search for Squall was about to begin.