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Chapter 7 - Think a bit
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Ok so I am in love with this guy! ...wait, no way! It's a crush... I promised no more guys... so I guess I should stick with it right?

"Oh yeah! I almost forgot. Someone was trying to hit Rinoa with this poisonous dagger" Selphie said to Squall. Squall let go of me and took the dagger from Selphie.

"Looks like someone wants to kill you Rinoa" He told me.

"Squall! Can't you say it more tenderly then blur it out loud!" Selphie yelled clenching her fist.

"...whatever"

"So what should we do?" I asked franticly

"We should tell Headmaster Cid about this... but he has enough to worry about. I'll figure this out" Squall said.

"I should be worried, shouldn't I?" I said as I wrapped my arms around myself and bit my lip.

"You can say that" Selphie responded.

I turned around and started to walk out the Quad.

"Wait! …Where are you going?" Squall asked stopping me.

"I'm not sure yet. Perhaps the Training Center." I told him and left.

I wasn't sure where to go. I couldn't stay there with them any longer. I guess I just need time alone. Actually I don't know what I need anymore. Everything is so fucked up. I walked around aimlessly but then I was stopped by Squall. I turned around.

"Hey Rinoa… umm… I know your upset and all… so I wanted to tell you this thing I heard… it helps me get by hard times… umm… On the horizon, hope for tomorrow… look to the heavens with tears of triumph… to cherish a new life and suffer not again… I don't know if that made any sense but it still helps me."

"Thanks, Squall. Come walk with me" I told him.

I walked outside with him because that was the only place I enjoyed. It was windy. I liked it. The wind blew threw the hills and you can see everything, the waves and grass, sway side to side. I closed my eyes and felt the wind wrap around me. Then I looked at Squall. He was enjoying it. He looked at the clouds with a joyfulness smile that I loved so much. "See something you like?" I asked.

"...the sky...... its clouds...."

"It's nice"

"...can I ask you something?"

"Well you're not really giving me a choice but okay."

"What's life's purpose? I mean for you" I looked at him with an eyebrow raised. Surprised at his question.

"My purpose? I'm not completely sure. I don't know what I need accept for love. For everyone I bet, is to love and be loved in return. I'm sure you heard that before."

"Love... right..."

"What's yours?"

"Bad question... I have no idea... I can't lead myself, I follow orders... it's probably why I'm commander, but it's alright. I guess that's the way it should be."

"Should be? No... No way. You just need a nudge in the right direction and you'll find you way to your destiny. Where you make the choices and well......" maybe you'll fall in love with me, I though.

"And what?" Squall asked giving me the same look I gave him before.

"Nothing... never mind" I smiled at him.

"I'm going back inside to train" Squall told me and left.

I put my hand over my mouth. Stupid Rinoa! He won't fall in love with you so shut up and don't give him any ideas. All men are alike. Well... maybe not this one... I said to myself and walked inside as well. I went to the Training Center to find out my ex is there battling with Squall!

"Seifer?!!" I yelled in a shock.