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Chapter 10-Suspicion

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Squall's POV

I heard the door open, not an unusual thing to happen at a restaurant like the 'Benita Banquet'. It was what Mrs Sullivan shouted that startled me slightly.

"Brendan Sullivan!" That little twerp? Weren't we talking about him the other day? A real sweet talker, that one, really annoying. I remember him clearly now. He was the one playing that guitar all night. I hate being disturbed at night. That's when I can think the most about Rinoa. Rinoa? What was he saying?

"…Aunt Iona, this is Rinoa. She's got a fabulous voice and she said she'd be willing." Rinoa? My Rinoa?? It has to be, her name is Rinoa and she has a great voice. What in Hyne's name is she doing here!

"I'm glad I could be of service." No doubt about it any more. That was her voice. I could recognise that voice anywhere. What's the twerp saying now? Garden?

"Garden? Balamb Garden?" Thankyou Mrs. Sullivan, you took the words right out of my mouth. Isn't he gonna answer? Argh! He probably shook his head or nodded.

"So that's where you're going to school now. Come to the bar Brendan, I'll fix you two up with something." Okay, he did nod. Not good. I'll just sit here in silence, that's my specialty after all.

"So Brendan, is she your girlfriend." My Rinoa? His girlfriend, I don't think so. Wait, she doesn't know I'm here. Heck she doesn't even know I'm alive. Sure I wanted her to move on, but I never intended to meet the guy. Please say no, please say no...

"Rinoa? Gee, I don't know. I thought maybe it was possible last night, but I don't think so any more." Yes! I'd be damned if she ever chose to go out with the annoying twerp. He thinks he's the king of everywhere. "Oh hey, you're Steven, right?" He talking to me? Steve? Oh yeah, that's what Mrs. Sullivan calls me when other people are around. Nah, this moron doesn't deserve an answer. It's not like I've ever talked to him before. Silence, that's better. The piano begins to sound. Rin's gonna play? It's her mother's song. Hyne I wish I could see her now. Just to see her angelic face again. she didn't sing though. She just played the piano. Aww...I've got to get out of here. I can't move though. She might recognise me...

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Rinoa's POV

Woah! This piano is beautiful. Such a rich, walnut colour. It's a baby grand too, must've been heaps expensive. Wow! Nice chair as well. There's so many tables! So many people will be watching. Maybe if I just keep looking at the number of seats and pretend they're people I'll get over my stage fright. Umm, than again, maybe not. Brendan seems to be talking to that Steve guy. Steve? He looks so familiar. His hunched shoulders, the way his head hung...Rin stop this. It's not him...it can't be. What can I play. "Eyes on Me". That's always a good one to warm up with. He's so like...Squall. sure his hair is longer, but hair does grow, it's possible right. Oh Hyne! What if it is him? I can't seem to open my mouth. Nothing would come out, even if I did. ack! I can't play any more. I have to know. If I could talk to him, then I'd know.

"Rinoa, why don't you come down from there. I'll try to get the chefs cooking something."

"Thankyou." Now's my chance, should I talk to him? He doesn't look like the type to talk. Another Squall idiosyncrasy. Ack! Maybe I'm just being an idiot.

"Sorry, chefs are being really lazy, I'm sorry. But hot dogs are all they're going to prepare tonight."

"Thankyou." Is that all I'm ever going to say all night?

"It's fine aunty, you'll have to get the chefs ready for the customer influx when Rinoa starts singing." Oh good Hyne! Smile, that's right. Ok. There goes all my confidence, I don't know if I'll be able to do this.

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"Brendan, it's a bit dark to walk back to Garden, don't you think? Why don't you spend the night ate my house then you can walk back in the morning."

"Umm, I don't know."

"Yeah, I don't want to cause any trouble."

"You won't be any trouble. I've got plenty of room. And I could cook you all breakfast tomorrow! It'll be like old times Brendan."

He looked warily at Rinoa. "Sure, why not."

Mrs Sullivan smiled. "Why don't you two go on ahead, you know where the spare key is, don't you Brendan?"

"Yup. Come on Rinoa." The two left, Rinoa looking at Squall, or Steve, thoughtfully.

When they had left Iona Sullivan raised her eyebrow at Squall. "So, we have Balamb Garden students staying the night."

"Only one student."

"Students, Squall. There's two of them."

"Can you tell me something. What did the girl look like?"

"Well, black hair, brown eyes…" That was all he needed to hear.

"She's not a student."

"How do you know?" she frowned at him, then widened her eyes upon the revelation. "You mean, is she your…?"

"Yes," Squall nodded. "You can't let her know the truth. Do you think she suspects?"

"Umm…no I don't think so. Though she did look at you rather suspiciously when she walked out of here just now. Come on. We better go. You go straight to your room when we get in. I'll get the other's settled."

"Mrs. Sullivan, can I ask one request."

"Sure."

"Please don't put them in the same room."

"Geez Squall, I'm not an idiot," she rolled her eyes.

They walked the short distance across the road, Mrs Sullivan opening the door to let him in. "Go to your room now." Squall merely nodded and obeyed, unaware of Rinoa eyeing him as he traced the walls with his hand casually, having left his walking stick in his room.

"Brendan, you can have your usual room and Rinoa, if you'll follow me, I'll show you your room for tonight." Brendan stayed in the living room while Iona took Rinoa to a corridor with five doors all on one side, four doors on the other and another door at the end of the corridor. "The room at the end of the corridor is the bathroom," she stated while pointing to it. Mrs Sullivan then led to the furthest door of the four doors, closest to the bathroom. "You can stay here for tonight, you go in and I'll get you a spare pair of pyjamas."

"Thanks Mrs Sullivan." Rinoa opened the door and used the light available from the mezzanine to find a light switch. Finding it she flipped it, illuminating a very simple, yet beautiful room. The walls were a light rose pink, the carpet a creamy colour. The single window had beautifully made curtains. There was also a bed, full-length mirror, wardrobe, a desk and chair. Iona Sullivan came back holding a pair of pyjamas and an extra blanket. "Umm, Mrs Sullivan, if you don't mind me asking, why do you have so many bedrooms?"

"Oh, I grew up in this house and I had quite a lot of sibling and cousins who regularly came over. So we had a lot of rooms to accommodate them. Now they're all empty. My husband and I never had children, so it was rather lonely when he died…"

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. At least you have some company. Steve, is it, keep you company doesn't he?"

"Yes, he's been with me three years. Well, goodnight, I'll see you in the morning. There are towels in the bathroom, spare toothbrushes in the first drawer. If you need anything else, just ask Brendan, he knows where to find everything."

"Thankyou so much, um, would it be alright to use your phone?"

"Oh sure, go ahead, its in the kitchen." Rinoa smiled and switched the light off, closing the door behind her. She made her way to the kitchen where she found Brendan eating ice cream. He smiled at her and she smiled back not saying anything. She picked up the phone and dialed the number to Quistis' dorm at Garden.

"Hello?"

"Hey Quisty its Rinoa."

"Where are you? Me and Selph can't wait to have a gossip session!"

"Well not tonight, I'm staying the night at Brendan's Aunt's house."

"You what?!"

"You heard me."

"You two aren't…?"

"What? Oh don't be an idiot. Of course not! Anyway, I just called to tell you that, so don't let Garden leave without us. We'll be there in the morning."

"Ok, see you then."

"Bye." She hung up the phone and made her way back to her bedroom. Not bothering to turn on the light, she lay on the bed staring out of the window to where the moon was. She thought of Squall, visualising his face, his eyes. Closing her eyes to envision him more, she was slowly drawn into sleep.

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She awoke two hours later, disgusted to find that she had fallen asleep in day clothes and without brushing her teeth. Groggily, she got up, picking up the pyjamas and walked to where she thought the door was. She opened the door after finding it then closed the door resting her head on it of a bit. She went into the bathroom and turned the light on where she found the switch on the doorframe. She blinked furiously at the instant illumination. She put the pyjamas down on the dresser and went to the sink to wash her face, trying to get rid of some of her sleepiness. Toothbrush, toothbrush, toothbrush...oh yeh, top drawer. She found one and promptly began brushing her teeth. When she had finished, she changed into the pyjamas, after which releasing her hair from the pony tail, combing it with her fingers. She switched the light off and, as a force of habit from living in her dorm for four years, turned right to where she expected her bed to be. She was surprised to find a door there instead. Forgetting that she was in a different house and that her room was to the left of the bathroom, she opened the door.

"Who's there?" a raspy, obviously tired, voice called. Rinoa was then surprised out of her slightly sleepy state, recalling that she was in a different house, and must've been in the wrong room.

"Crap, sorry, I must've gone into the wrong room, "she said turning to go back out of the room.

"Rinoa?" she stopped dead in her tracks. That voice. The way he had said her name.

She could recognise that voice anywhere.

A/N-ok so I said two pov's…I hadta go with three…I got greedy ok!! I admit it!…ok…so how was that? What will happen next chapter I wonder?? All will be revealed in a week or so…..plz R&R….i love feedback of all sorts, though good reviews are more liked ^.^…..yah…I hope you all enjoyed that, it was a rather challenging piece to write and I appreciate all people who have given encouragement. So wat you waiting for?? You gonna review or not? No?….oh..ok, sorry to hear that. Wait, you are?! Yay! You must made my day!! XD laterz then…