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A/N-well……tis moi updating again. This chappy written in my procrastination….er…spare time. So yah. Enjoy enjoy and review review. Tnx heaps

~ Moving on ~

Her voice echoed repeatedly in his head. The silky, sweet voice he had fallen in love with. He pictured he face, her every feature. Her eyes especially. They were so full of warmth…and love for him. I'm sure she's moved on and forgotten about me, Squall thought sadly. It was that moment again in the morning, the time that Squall automatically woke up at. He could sense that the world was still dark, waiting for the day to begin with the burst of light. It was at this time that he dreamed. Of life, of the past…of her…

They stood in front of the gates of Garden, arms around each other, neither wanting to let go. The sun hadn't even begun to extend its arms across the earth, yet so much was visible. In less than ten minutes Squall would be dropped of at Fisherman's Horizon, where he was to hide until the late night carrier left the dock.

"I don't see why you have to go so early when your "carrier" doesn't leave til late night," she whispered.

"You know why. I can't get dropped off in sheer daylight with every citizen and student watching. It would defeat the whole purpose of a 'secret mission'."

"Yeh, I guess so. It makes sense, but I don't like it. I thought we'd at least be able to spend a bit of today together."

"Wasn't last night enough for you?" he smirked as he heard Rinoa giggle.

"You're incorrigible," was all she said before engaging in another kiss.

Squall broke off and smiled as he said, "I love you too."

Rinoa looked at him questioningly. "I didn't say anything....how did you know?"

"I read you diary, I remember one distinct line saying 'I love you Squall Leonhart.'"

"You read my diary when? How?" she asked, surprised.

"Last night."

"But I was with you all night, and even when we were asleep in your room...you couldn't have gone into my room...did you?"

"Dear Rin, I'm surprised you could forget," he remarked, teasingly, "I'm a SeeD, I have my ways. But no, I didn't sneak into your room after we went to sleep, I peeked before you closed it, before we left for the dance."

"Oh," Rinoa thought a bit more, "That's ok then...I guess."

"Come one Rin, I would've found out one way or another, unless there's another Squall Leonhart in the world..."

"Of course not silly! its you I love."

"Then say it."

Rinoa pulled him closer to her and whispered into his ear, "I love you, Squall Leonhart." They stayed in each other's arms a few minutes more until the felt Garden slowly descending. Rinoa desperately started taking quick breaths, her nervousness showing. "Return to me, Squall. Promise me you'll return."

He nodded in affirmation and finally stepped back, slightly away form Rinoa. "Goodbye, Rin."

"Bye, Squall..."And he walked away from her, turning only to watch Garden fly off, leaving him alone.

Squall suddenly felt a touch of warmth brush his cheek and he knew at once that the new day had begun, one full of assurance, of hope. He turned in his bed falling, once again, into the comfort of sleep, with only one thought in his mind.

Return to me...

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Brendan scanned the crowd devouring their breakfast in the cafeteria. Even though the dance had finished quite late, the students had gotten up, obviously eager to start their weekend as early as possible. Garden had landed on the outskirts of Dollet, meaning that the students either had to find transport, or walk, to get to the city. When Brendan had concluded that the person he was looking for wasn't there, he made his way up to her dorm.

As he slowly approached Rinoa's dorm door, we became slightly nervous, stopping before knocking to regain composure. Tap, tap, tap. Rinoa promptly answered the door and cast her gaze downward at the realisation of who it was.

"Uh, Good morning, Brendan."

"Hi Rinoa." Silence ensued between them for a moment or two. "Listen Rinoa, about last night…"

"I'm so completely sorry…"

"Don't be…I'm not. Look, I know I'm not Squall and I'll probably never measure up to him in any way, but I was wondering if…"

"If I'd go out with you?" Rinoa bit her lip in anticipation.

"Well, yeah, if you wanna put it in those terms. Just dinner, that's all. I was going to take you to my Auntie's restaurant…you know…so you can check it out and stuff."

"Oh…um…" She pondered for an instant. "Sure, I guess. That all you wanted to say?"

"That and…" he looked into her eyes, "I wanted to ask…did last night mean anything at all?"

"Umm…I'm still quite confused right now, so I can't answer that. But I am sorry if I mislead you in anyway."

"Yeah…me too." He then turned his heel and walked down the hall, his spirits slightly dampened. Suddenly he stopped and walked back to Rinoa.

"If we're going to be friends, can I just ask something." Rinoa had a rising suspicion that she wasn't going to like his request.

"Go ahead," she swallowed.

"Why did you kiss me?"

"Umm…it was all in the moment, I wasn't exactly in control of my actions last night."

"Okay, if it meant nothing, will you kiss me again?"

"Umm...excuse me?"

"Kiss me again," he smiled.

Rinoa frowned at him taking in his every feature. His light brown hair neatly combed, his hazel eyes playfully gazing at her, his twisted, comical smile. Rinoa concluded that he was extremely good looking, but didn't hold a candle beside Squall. "Uhh…okay." And she pecked him on his cheek.

"Not exactly what I was expecting, but it'll do for now."

"What exactly were you expecting?"

"You'll find out some day…I'll drop by at around six?"

"What for?"

"For dinner at my Aunt's restaurant."

"Oh, yeah, sure. See ya."

"Bye." Rinoa shut the door and leant her back against its hard surface. Why can't I shake this feeling? This feeling of...happiness. I haven't felt this way since Squall left...is it a sign? Should Brendan and me be more than friends? He certainly does seem like a nice guy-definitely boyfriend material, but what if it turn out that Squall is alive, what happens then?

I know I'll never forget Squall, but I guess I have to face the fact that he isn't here. He mightn't be dead, but he isn't here. So...i guess I'm kind of free. I think I will go out with Brendan.

What does the future hold?

A/N-yay! Brendan and Rinoa are getting together! Hahaha I'm not happy that they're getting together or anything cos I believe in Squinoa all the way, but as a writer it means I'm making (slight) progress. So ya……plz review and tellz moi vat you tink about zis chappy. Thanks for all you interest. Have a nice day!!