A/N: Ugh. Okay, my computer is stupid and it won't let me put up ANY HTML. *cries* It's really not very fair. Oh well, this is my first shot at a fanfic, so be nice to me, otay? lol. I hope you like the story so far though. Okay, lets get started on Chapter 2! This chapter was four pages long. Not very long if you ask me, but I tried.

Disclaimer: I don't own FFVIII or any of the characters! Ooh, but I do own Headmaster Beck, and a sponge! Pretty much! And unless you want my valuable pink sponge, pwease don't sue me! ^^

Chapter 2: Living Memory

Beep, beep, beep.

Quistis woke up at exactly the time she set her alarm clock for, 6:30. There was a faint break in the clouds, which allowed the early sunlight to dance upon her bed. Today she would be starting a whole new class of SeeDs, not like she was looking forward to it though. The beginning of the year was always rough. Although it usually got better.

She got up and went in the bathroom to take a quick shower. The water was surprisingly warm, which was good for a change. The shower in her previous dorm had only offered cold water, which on particular days was a harsh awakening.

She finished washing off her face and drying off her hair, then went to her closet to pick out her SeeD uniform. She was just about to get dressed when; some one started rapping on the door.

"QUISTIS! Tee- hee! Guess what today-"

Irvine butted in.

"Headmaster Beck received a letter from Matron and Cid-"

And then Selphie.

"IRVINE! Anyway, and the letter said that some of the orphans wanted to come and take some classes at the garden! Matron asked if you would teach them?" Selphie inquired.

Eh.I guess I could. Umm.

"Okay, yes, yes I will."

"Oh YAY! Okay then, Irvine and I will go give them their schedules! Come on Irvine! WHOO!" Stated Selphie excitedly.

Selphie and Irvine started to turn away when Quistis realized something.

"WAIT. the children are already here? But. I though that they were coming later!" Quistis said exasperatedly. "I- I. oh my."

"TEEHEE! Matron knew you would say yes, so she sent them over anyway. Actually, you pretty much have no choice, sorry! We all know you can handle it Quisty!" Selphie retorted. "Come on Irvy!"

Quistis went over to the door and opened it up. Needless to say she still hadn't gotten dressed and she was only clad in a towel.

"WAIT! Before you go Selphie, could I ask you one last favor? Would you please help me out, and keep those kids away from trouble until the class starts?"

Selphie nodded, hooked her arm with Irvine's and skipped away. Quistis just sighed and watched them disappear behind the corner of the hallway.

Okay, well that was different. ACK! Class will start in an hour, and I still haven't gotten any breakfast! Gotta hurry, gotta hurry!

Quistis got dressed as quick as she could possibly muster and ran down the empty halls. Everyone was most likely already at the cafeteria by now. When she reached the main hallway she slowed down to a dignified walk. Who ever said even the 'Mature Quistis' couldn't get flustered once in a while. It's not like she was perfect! Her life was in complete disarray most of the time!

She was terribly upset at the possibility that all the coffee might be sold out. It was possible, because every body and their brother seemed to be clustered together at the tables in the cafeteria.

She slowly approached the front of the line, and when it was her turn to order she was relieved to learn that there was still a good supply of coffee left. So she ordered a cup.

"It's okay ma'am, there's plenty left. What will you be having today? I suppose coffee?" the cafeteria lady said.

"Oh thank Hyne! Yes, may I please have a cappuccino. why thank you."

After ordering, she decided to eat in the Quad. There was no use trying to find a spot to eat in the food court. There was simply no room to sit, let alone even breathe! She made her way to the door and managed to meet Zell stampeding in to get his Breakfast hotdogs.

"Why hello Zell! How are you doing this morning?" Quistis chimed.

"Eeeeiiii! What if all my breakfast hot dogs are sold out? HOW WILL I LIVE? ..... hi."

Zell and his over dramatic performances!

"Haha, Okay, you go get your hotdogs, then!" Quistis replied playfully.

After the defeat of Ultimacia Zell had only one wish. actually two. But one of them was. He wanted the cafeteria to make a type of hot dog for breakfast. Quistis couldn't imagine they tasted to well, because of the jelly and eggs mix with it on the plate, but she guessed if Zell liked it, it couldn't kill anyone.

Quistis reached the quad at fifteen minutes 'till eight. Class would start in fifteen minutes, but she was determined to get a decent and quiet breakfast. She would make it on time anyway, like always.

She walked to the far end of the quad and sat down to sip her cappuccino peacefully. She leaned back and closed her eyes to soak up the sunlight that had been hiding throughout the entire storm raging over Balamb recently.

There was five minutes left.

Cling

Quistis was jolted out of her restful thinking by what sounded like a rock hitting a metal bar. She sat up and looked towards the railing. She didn't expect to see what she saw one bit. A man she hadn't seen in four years. He was still wearing the same trademark gray coat, with the red crosses that she knew all too well.

"Seifer. What the Hell are you doing here?" She asked inquisitively.

"I'm sorry I woke you Instructor. The metal on the tip of my boot hit the bar." Seifer whispered, his back still towards her.

"You didn't answer my Question. What the Hell are you doing here, and how the Hell did you get into the garden? You're trespassing!" Her anger was rising.

"I'm here because I have unfinished business, and I climbed over this railing! Therefore my boot hit the bar, Causing you to wake up!" Seifer raged.

"You have no right to be here. You are putting everyone in this garden in danger and I will not have it!" Quistis wished she had her whip with her at this moment. But it was disregarded on her bed in the dorm.

It was 8:05 AM. Quistis was now late for class.