Zell's Heart Part Five
Another Disclaimer in case no one saw the first one: I don't own this crap iight?
[Flashback]
"Zelly? Matron where's my Zelly?" Selphie had been down on the beach searching for him with hot tears running down her cheeks. She was already twelve years old, but she always insisted on calling Zell, Zelly.
"He's gone Selphie. He's been gone for a year now. You just had a nightmare. What are you doing sleeping down on the beach anyway?" Matron comforted the small girl in her arms as she cried.
"I want to be with him. I want to go study and train at the garden with him." She stopped crying and became abruptly serious.
"You're going to be a junior student, you're not old enough to become a cadet." Matron knew where the conversation was going. Zell did the same thing, except he was old enough to become a cadet. Matron knew she was going to have to give up another one of her children to the garden. She knew Selphie would be a lot happier in a school with Zell.
"One day I'm going to be strong. I'm always going to be by his side and keep him safe. I will train hard." Selphie was determined to keep her dream. She wanted to go to garden to train and become a SeeD.
"Selphie, do you even know what a SeeD is?" Matron let go of the girl as she prepared to explain.
"Zelly told me. He told me SeeD is a specially trained elite mercenary force of the garden, trained to defeat the sorceress." Selphie looked bold, she was prepared to train and become a SeeD. She knew the dangers, she was going to be sent on special missions, and one day even be the one destined to face the sorceress.
"The sorceress is long gone Selphie, but that doesn't mean that SeeDs don't do other important things like protecting people, helping people, and sometimes even be used to kill, and you know you have to do those things?"
"Yes! I know Matron! I want to become a SeeD, and most importantly be by Zell's side." Selphie started to cry again, but before Matron could comfort her an older boy walked out of the orphanage.
"Matron, I'm ready and all packed to be sent to the Garden now." The boy had his things in hand.
"Wait a second. I want you to bring this girl with you, her name is Selphie. I want you to keep her safe, and help her fit in, and most importantly, help her find someone."
"No problem ma'am. I'll take her with me, don't want to travel alone." He tipped his hat.
"My name is Selphie, Selphie Timlitt, please to me you.um.." She showed her hand and prepared to shake his.
"The pleasure is all mine little missy, the name's Irvine, Irvine Kinneas. I'm going to train to become a sharpshooter when I become a SeeD. I'm hoping to be the best sharpshooter in the Garden, heard they need some." He pulled up one side of his brown leather trench coat to reveal a long sniper rifle.
"Irvine? You've already chosen your weapon? That's so cool. I don't know what I want to use though." Selphie blushed and dug her feet in the sand.
"Here on the way I'll introduce you to one of the weapon shop's owners over in Centra, he's my dad. He is the one who supplied me with this fine weapon. Now let's get a move on. Train leaves in two hours. We need to get to Centra by then." Irvine ran off followed by Selphie. Selphie turned back and faced Matron, who ran up to her and gave her a big hug before finally letting Selphie go and run off with Irvine.
"These kids come in as orphans. I raise them, and feed them. In hopes of one day letting them go off and live the happy life." She shed a tear as she watched Selphie run off.
[End Flashback]
Everything was so hazy. Selphie tried to sit up, but she lacked any kind of energy. She was connected to some kind of machine. She finally found the will to sit up and clear her vision. She knew right away she was in the infirmary. Dr. Kadowaski stood up from her desk and walked over to Selphie's bed.
"Selphie, I see that you've finally woke up. You've been sleeping for twelve hours now." Dr. Kadowaski placed a hand over Selphie's head and took her temperature.
"Zell." She managed to speak out of her raspy voice.
Dr. Kadowaski looked pained and pointed Selphie over to the bed next to her.
"Zell!" Selphie tried to get up and run to his side, but Dr. Kadowaski held her down.
"He's going to be fine. It suffered from a little croupous pneumonia. He needs a few hours to rest. He's going to be here for a few days." Selphie looked like she was going to burst out crying.
"He's not going to die is he?" Selphie covered her face and tried her best not to look towards the man who almost risked his own life to save hers. He was connected to weird machines, and had a breather over his mouth.
"Fortunately, he is going to live, but if we haven't have found him sooner he would have been in critical condition. " Dr. Kadowaski laid the young girl down and patted her head. "You need more rest young one. You really shouldn't over stress yourself like that." Selphie stared off into the ceiling, but then looked over at Zell, who looked like he was having bit trouble breathing, but he still lay there so silently. Tears welled up in her eyes.
"Why? Zell why?" Her eyes were shutting on her as she took one last glimpse of him as she dozed off into a deep sleep.
Squall had been in the infirmary the whole time. He watched from the corner as Selphie called out for Zell before she fell asleep.
"I finally know what's going on now." Squall grinned as he stared at the sleeping figure of Zell.
"So you found out too huh?" Rinoa had come up from behind him and massaged his shoulders.
"I think I know what's going between those two, but how come I never see them actually admitting they love each other?" Squall crossed his arms.
"They're just both scared. Remember us? We were both scared to admit our feelings until after we defeated the sorceress."
"I know baby. I know. It'll take them some time. They were the ones who fought together against the sorceress. Now that the sorceress is over, there's nothing really to worry about besides their own lives." Squall leaned Rinoa down for a kiss.
"Yes, but there are also the problems of murder, weather, global warming, monsters, missions."
"Alright, alright you proved your point. I'm so blessed to be with you Rinoa."
"You always were good with your words Squall." She kissed him again.
"Hey you two get a room." They both looked up to where the raspy male voice came from.
"Zell! You're awake!" Squall sat up from Rinoa's embrace to go over to his friend.
"Yeah, but uh. I need water." Zell pointed over to the glass of water near one of the machines.
"Haven't you had enough already? Squall joked.
"Squall! Your so mean." Rinoa slapped him on the back.
"Alright, alright. I'm sorry."
"It's okay." Zell took the cup and gulped down some water to clear his throat.
Rinoa pointed over to the bed about five feet away from Zell's bed. Zell looked over to see a sleeping beauty under the sheets.
"Selphie's alright." Zell wiped away a tear.
"We saw that Zell." Rinoa and Squall said in unison.
"I'm just happy she's okay that's all, and what's all this junk attached to me?"
"It's just to monitor you're breathing and heart rate." Dr. Kadowaski stepped in.
"Yeah, can I take them off, they're kind of itchy." Zell started to scratch at the spots around them.
"OK, hold on s second." Dr. Kadowaski walked over to shut down the machines before letting Zell rip off the wires and stuff that were stuck on his skin.
"Ow, it's like taking off a band-aid." Zell screamed waking up Selphie.
"Selphie looked around and finally caught a glimpse of Rinoa and Squall and Dr, Kadowaski, before finally jumping up when she saw who else was there.
"Zelly! My Zelly you're okay. You're okay!" She jumped from the bed and ran over to squeeze the life out of Zell.
"I'm glad to see you're okay too.Selphie? Can't.breathe!" Selphie loosened her grip around Zell so he can take in a healthy supply of air before enfolding himself in her arms.
Rinoa, Squall, and Dr. Kadowaski eyed each other as they all got the idea of how cute they were together.
"Zell still may need to stay here another day Selphie, but you're free to go."
"Thanks for taking care of Selphie here." Zell shook her hand and acknowledged her.
"It's no problem, plus you're a real celebrity around the garden now." Dr. Kadowaski pointed to a sign on the doorway with Zell's picture on it. It told about his heroic deeds, but Zell didn't care about that, but we all know what he is caring about now, or shall we say, whom he's caring about.
Selphie, Squall, and Rinoa were sitting in the cafeteria that night.
"Too bad Zell can't join us for dinner." Selphie looked up from her menu and stared at Squall and Rinoa who had been staring at each other instead of the menu.
"Hey you two! Aren't you gonna even look at the menu to see what you're gonna order?" Selphie laughed at both of them, it was somewhat pathetic, yet it was romantic.
"It's on me Selph." Squall offered, but not once taking his eyes off of his raven-haired beauty.
Selphie just shrugged it off as the waiter approached. She knew cine it was all on Squall then she could order anything she wanted. As the waiter approached her she noticed some familiarity out of him. She couldn't help thinking she has seen him somewhere.
"Hello my name is John Kinneas, and I will be you're waiter tonight. Can I start you off with any drinks?"
"Kinneas? As in Kinneas? Are you related to.?" She was cut off by John's sad expression.
"Yes, I'm new here. I transferred her as a cadet after the news of my brother's death. I'm hoping to become the SeeD in his place." John lowered the notepad.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up. I'll have ice tea."
"Sweetened or Unsweetened?"
"Unsweetened, please."
"How about you two love birds."
"Lemon margarita, non-alcoholic please." Squall finally took his eyes off of Rinoa.
"Okay, and you miss?"
"Lime margarita."
"Will that be with or without tequila?"
"With."
"Okay, I'll come back to take your orders in a minute." John walked away. Selphie sort of felt sorry for him. She knew she shouldn't have brought it up.
The dinner was done and Rinoa decided that she was too tired and decided to retire to her dorm. Squall had already paid for the bill and had agreed to walk Rinoa to her room.
Selphie sat there for a while. The cafeteria was open all night, and she knew that in the morning, Zell would finally be able to leave, and she can spend time with him.
[Flashback]
"Well here we are! Balamb Garden." Irvine had kneeled down at the gates. He was so happy to finally be here.
"Wow it's so beautiful!" Selphie admired its beauty. It was so large. With a lot of floors. Students were up and around and she even caught a glimpse of a few SeeDs.
"Irvine look! There's a SeeD! I want to meet one!" She ran over heeding Irvine's warning to be careful.
"Hello my name is Selphie Timlitt I'm pleased to meet." The young man turned around to face her. Something about this SeeD was so recognizable, but she just couldn't catch it.
"Zelly! Is it you! Zell!" She ran into his arms.
"Selphie, little Seffie! What are you doing here? I'm so glad to see you." Zell smiled as he held the girl close. He looked up to see the man who escorted her here was frowning.
"Oh Zelly, you're a SeeD! That's so amazing!" Selphie held him. She held him so close. It was so heart warming to be so close with this man again.
"Hey Selphie I have to go. The bell's about to ring, and I have classes to attend. I would show you around, but I can't miss this class. How about you and your boyfriend wait out here until I get back okay?" He turned and spotted one of his friends.
"Hey Rinoa! You don't have classes until this afternoon do you?"
"No, why?"
"Well I was wondering if you could watch over my little friend here. Her name is Selphie Timlitt. I guess she is transferring here. Can you watch her and her boyfriend until I get back?"
"I guess. Hi? I'm Rinoa! I'm fourteen, how old are you Selphie."
"I'm twelve."
"Wow only two years younger than me. We can be friends."
Selphie looked over at Zell who started to walk away. She finally got to see him again. "He's not my boyfriend." She yelled out to him, but he didn't hear her.
"Who's not your boyfriend?" Rinoa looked up to see Irvine standing behind her.
"Hi, what's your name?" Irvine looked over at the young raven-haired girl and took off his hat.
"Pardon my manners, the name's Irvine, Irvine Kinneas." He bowed down and took her hand and gently planting a light kiss.
"He sure is a gentleman." Rinoa giggled as Selphie stared off into the Garden's entrance.
"So Selphie, are you planning on becoming a SeeD? Your not old enough to become a cadet yet." Rinoa pointed out matter-of-factly.
"I know, but I'm still stumped over what primary weapon I want to use." She stared down into the ground.
"Well if it would help, when Zell gets back I'll ask him to show you the library so you can look into some books and find out which weapon best suits you. " Rinoa looked up at Irvine who was staring off into a group of female cadets near the fountain.
"Hey Irvine, are you registered?"
"Yes, actually I am." Irvine kept his eyes on the female cadets.
"Did you register for Selphie? Can you do that please? Oh, and put n/a under weapon choice since she hasn't chosen yet." Rinoa smiled at Irvine as he walked away towards the headmaster's office.
"Irvine seems like a really sweet guy." Rinoa looked over at Selphie.
"He is."
"Why don't you two hook up?"
"Because.there's someone else."
[End Flashback]
Selphie woke up abruptly from the cafeteria table as she stared down at her watch.
"Four forty-five. Great." She stood up and eyed a group of friends who sat in the corner of the cafeteria. They looked like they were having an early breakfast.
"Probably the SeeDs who are on watch tonight." Selphie mumbled to herself as she dragged herself out of the cafeteria. The garden seemed so lonely at night. There were no students up and about. The moonlight shone through parts of the glass ceiling above, and reflected on the elevator tube situated in the middle of the first floor. It was very pretty, but kind of creepy. The artificial trees looked so real and lively in the dark. She passed by a big lit up sign that read "Infirmary."
"Maybe I should check on Zell." She trudged into the infirmary where all the lights where shut off. The only light came from the open windows in the giant infirmary.
Zell had been fast asleep on his nursing bed. He looked very uncomfortable. She took the liberty of walking over and fluffing his pillow. She then took the bed sheets he had thrashed during the night and tucked him in very gently. He still looked like he was incredibly uncomfortable. So she leaned down and gently kissed him on his forehead and stroked his long blonde hair until the look of reassurance on his face told her that he was going to be fine. "Thank you for everything Zell."
To be continued.
Another Disclaimer in case no one saw the first one: I don't own this crap iight?
[Flashback]
"Zelly? Matron where's my Zelly?" Selphie had been down on the beach searching for him with hot tears running down her cheeks. She was already twelve years old, but she always insisted on calling Zell, Zelly.
"He's gone Selphie. He's been gone for a year now. You just had a nightmare. What are you doing sleeping down on the beach anyway?" Matron comforted the small girl in her arms as she cried.
"I want to be with him. I want to go study and train at the garden with him." She stopped crying and became abruptly serious.
"You're going to be a junior student, you're not old enough to become a cadet." Matron knew where the conversation was going. Zell did the same thing, except he was old enough to become a cadet. Matron knew she was going to have to give up another one of her children to the garden. She knew Selphie would be a lot happier in a school with Zell.
"One day I'm going to be strong. I'm always going to be by his side and keep him safe. I will train hard." Selphie was determined to keep her dream. She wanted to go to garden to train and become a SeeD.
"Selphie, do you even know what a SeeD is?" Matron let go of the girl as she prepared to explain.
"Zelly told me. He told me SeeD is a specially trained elite mercenary force of the garden, trained to defeat the sorceress." Selphie looked bold, she was prepared to train and become a SeeD. She knew the dangers, she was going to be sent on special missions, and one day even be the one destined to face the sorceress.
"The sorceress is long gone Selphie, but that doesn't mean that SeeDs don't do other important things like protecting people, helping people, and sometimes even be used to kill, and you know you have to do those things?"
"Yes! I know Matron! I want to become a SeeD, and most importantly be by Zell's side." Selphie started to cry again, but before Matron could comfort her an older boy walked out of the orphanage.
"Matron, I'm ready and all packed to be sent to the Garden now." The boy had his things in hand.
"Wait a second. I want you to bring this girl with you, her name is Selphie. I want you to keep her safe, and help her fit in, and most importantly, help her find someone."
"No problem ma'am. I'll take her with me, don't want to travel alone." He tipped his hat.
"My name is Selphie, Selphie Timlitt, please to me you.um.." She showed her hand and prepared to shake his.
"The pleasure is all mine little missy, the name's Irvine, Irvine Kinneas. I'm going to train to become a sharpshooter when I become a SeeD. I'm hoping to be the best sharpshooter in the Garden, heard they need some." He pulled up one side of his brown leather trench coat to reveal a long sniper rifle.
"Irvine? You've already chosen your weapon? That's so cool. I don't know what I want to use though." Selphie blushed and dug her feet in the sand.
"Here on the way I'll introduce you to one of the weapon shop's owners over in Centra, he's my dad. He is the one who supplied me with this fine weapon. Now let's get a move on. Train leaves in two hours. We need to get to Centra by then." Irvine ran off followed by Selphie. Selphie turned back and faced Matron, who ran up to her and gave her a big hug before finally letting Selphie go and run off with Irvine.
"These kids come in as orphans. I raise them, and feed them. In hopes of one day letting them go off and live the happy life." She shed a tear as she watched Selphie run off.
[End Flashback]
Everything was so hazy. Selphie tried to sit up, but she lacked any kind of energy. She was connected to some kind of machine. She finally found the will to sit up and clear her vision. She knew right away she was in the infirmary. Dr. Kadowaski stood up from her desk and walked over to Selphie's bed.
"Selphie, I see that you've finally woke up. You've been sleeping for twelve hours now." Dr. Kadowaski placed a hand over Selphie's head and took her temperature.
"Zell." She managed to speak out of her raspy voice.
Dr. Kadowaski looked pained and pointed Selphie over to the bed next to her.
"Zell!" Selphie tried to get up and run to his side, but Dr. Kadowaski held her down.
"He's going to be fine. It suffered from a little croupous pneumonia. He needs a few hours to rest. He's going to be here for a few days." Selphie looked like she was going to burst out crying.
"He's not going to die is he?" Selphie covered her face and tried her best not to look towards the man who almost risked his own life to save hers. He was connected to weird machines, and had a breather over his mouth.
"Fortunately, he is going to live, but if we haven't have found him sooner he would have been in critical condition. " Dr. Kadowaski laid the young girl down and patted her head. "You need more rest young one. You really shouldn't over stress yourself like that." Selphie stared off into the ceiling, but then looked over at Zell, who looked like he was having bit trouble breathing, but he still lay there so silently. Tears welled up in her eyes.
"Why? Zell why?" Her eyes were shutting on her as she took one last glimpse of him as she dozed off into a deep sleep.
Squall had been in the infirmary the whole time. He watched from the corner as Selphie called out for Zell before she fell asleep.
"I finally know what's going on now." Squall grinned as he stared at the sleeping figure of Zell.
"So you found out too huh?" Rinoa had come up from behind him and massaged his shoulders.
"I think I know what's going between those two, but how come I never see them actually admitting they love each other?" Squall crossed his arms.
"They're just both scared. Remember us? We were both scared to admit our feelings until after we defeated the sorceress."
"I know baby. I know. It'll take them some time. They were the ones who fought together against the sorceress. Now that the sorceress is over, there's nothing really to worry about besides their own lives." Squall leaned Rinoa down for a kiss.
"Yes, but there are also the problems of murder, weather, global warming, monsters, missions."
"Alright, alright you proved your point. I'm so blessed to be with you Rinoa."
"You always were good with your words Squall." She kissed him again.
"Hey you two get a room." They both looked up to where the raspy male voice came from.
"Zell! You're awake!" Squall sat up from Rinoa's embrace to go over to his friend.
"Yeah, but uh. I need water." Zell pointed over to the glass of water near one of the machines.
"Haven't you had enough already? Squall joked.
"Squall! Your so mean." Rinoa slapped him on the back.
"Alright, alright. I'm sorry."
"It's okay." Zell took the cup and gulped down some water to clear his throat.
Rinoa pointed over to the bed about five feet away from Zell's bed. Zell looked over to see a sleeping beauty under the sheets.
"Selphie's alright." Zell wiped away a tear.
"We saw that Zell." Rinoa and Squall said in unison.
"I'm just happy she's okay that's all, and what's all this junk attached to me?"
"It's just to monitor you're breathing and heart rate." Dr. Kadowaski stepped in.
"Yeah, can I take them off, they're kind of itchy." Zell started to scratch at the spots around them.
"OK, hold on s second." Dr. Kadowaski walked over to shut down the machines before letting Zell rip off the wires and stuff that were stuck on his skin.
"Ow, it's like taking off a band-aid." Zell screamed waking up Selphie.
"Selphie looked around and finally caught a glimpse of Rinoa and Squall and Dr, Kadowaski, before finally jumping up when she saw who else was there.
"Zelly! My Zelly you're okay. You're okay!" She jumped from the bed and ran over to squeeze the life out of Zell.
"I'm glad to see you're okay too.Selphie? Can't.breathe!" Selphie loosened her grip around Zell so he can take in a healthy supply of air before enfolding himself in her arms.
Rinoa, Squall, and Dr. Kadowaski eyed each other as they all got the idea of how cute they were together.
"Zell still may need to stay here another day Selphie, but you're free to go."
"Thanks for taking care of Selphie here." Zell shook her hand and acknowledged her.
"It's no problem, plus you're a real celebrity around the garden now." Dr. Kadowaski pointed to a sign on the doorway with Zell's picture on it. It told about his heroic deeds, but Zell didn't care about that, but we all know what he is caring about now, or shall we say, whom he's caring about.
Selphie, Squall, and Rinoa were sitting in the cafeteria that night.
"Too bad Zell can't join us for dinner." Selphie looked up from her menu and stared at Squall and Rinoa who had been staring at each other instead of the menu.
"Hey you two! Aren't you gonna even look at the menu to see what you're gonna order?" Selphie laughed at both of them, it was somewhat pathetic, yet it was romantic.
"It's on me Selph." Squall offered, but not once taking his eyes off of his raven-haired beauty.
Selphie just shrugged it off as the waiter approached. She knew cine it was all on Squall then she could order anything she wanted. As the waiter approached her she noticed some familiarity out of him. She couldn't help thinking she has seen him somewhere.
"Hello my name is John Kinneas, and I will be you're waiter tonight. Can I start you off with any drinks?"
"Kinneas? As in Kinneas? Are you related to.?" She was cut off by John's sad expression.
"Yes, I'm new here. I transferred her as a cadet after the news of my brother's death. I'm hoping to become the SeeD in his place." John lowered the notepad.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up. I'll have ice tea."
"Sweetened or Unsweetened?"
"Unsweetened, please."
"How about you two love birds."
"Lemon margarita, non-alcoholic please." Squall finally took his eyes off of Rinoa.
"Okay, and you miss?"
"Lime margarita."
"Will that be with or without tequila?"
"With."
"Okay, I'll come back to take your orders in a minute." John walked away. Selphie sort of felt sorry for him. She knew she shouldn't have brought it up.
The dinner was done and Rinoa decided that she was too tired and decided to retire to her dorm. Squall had already paid for the bill and had agreed to walk Rinoa to her room.
Selphie sat there for a while. The cafeteria was open all night, and she knew that in the morning, Zell would finally be able to leave, and she can spend time with him.
[Flashback]
"Well here we are! Balamb Garden." Irvine had kneeled down at the gates. He was so happy to finally be here.
"Wow it's so beautiful!" Selphie admired its beauty. It was so large. With a lot of floors. Students were up and around and she even caught a glimpse of a few SeeDs.
"Irvine look! There's a SeeD! I want to meet one!" She ran over heeding Irvine's warning to be careful.
"Hello my name is Selphie Timlitt I'm pleased to meet." The young man turned around to face her. Something about this SeeD was so recognizable, but she just couldn't catch it.
"Zelly! Is it you! Zell!" She ran into his arms.
"Selphie, little Seffie! What are you doing here? I'm so glad to see you." Zell smiled as he held the girl close. He looked up to see the man who escorted her here was frowning.
"Oh Zelly, you're a SeeD! That's so amazing!" Selphie held him. She held him so close. It was so heart warming to be so close with this man again.
"Hey Selphie I have to go. The bell's about to ring, and I have classes to attend. I would show you around, but I can't miss this class. How about you and your boyfriend wait out here until I get back okay?" He turned and spotted one of his friends.
"Hey Rinoa! You don't have classes until this afternoon do you?"
"No, why?"
"Well I was wondering if you could watch over my little friend here. Her name is Selphie Timlitt. I guess she is transferring here. Can you watch her and her boyfriend until I get back?"
"I guess. Hi? I'm Rinoa! I'm fourteen, how old are you Selphie."
"I'm twelve."
"Wow only two years younger than me. We can be friends."
Selphie looked over at Zell who started to walk away. She finally got to see him again. "He's not my boyfriend." She yelled out to him, but he didn't hear her.
"Who's not your boyfriend?" Rinoa looked up to see Irvine standing behind her.
"Hi, what's your name?" Irvine looked over at the young raven-haired girl and took off his hat.
"Pardon my manners, the name's Irvine, Irvine Kinneas." He bowed down and took her hand and gently planting a light kiss.
"He sure is a gentleman." Rinoa giggled as Selphie stared off into the Garden's entrance.
"So Selphie, are you planning on becoming a SeeD? Your not old enough to become a cadet yet." Rinoa pointed out matter-of-factly.
"I know, but I'm still stumped over what primary weapon I want to use." She stared down into the ground.
"Well if it would help, when Zell gets back I'll ask him to show you the library so you can look into some books and find out which weapon best suits you. " Rinoa looked up at Irvine who was staring off into a group of female cadets near the fountain.
"Hey Irvine, are you registered?"
"Yes, actually I am." Irvine kept his eyes on the female cadets.
"Did you register for Selphie? Can you do that please? Oh, and put n/a under weapon choice since she hasn't chosen yet." Rinoa smiled at Irvine as he walked away towards the headmaster's office.
"Irvine seems like a really sweet guy." Rinoa looked over at Selphie.
"He is."
"Why don't you two hook up?"
"Because.there's someone else."
[End Flashback]
Selphie woke up abruptly from the cafeteria table as she stared down at her watch.
"Four forty-five. Great." She stood up and eyed a group of friends who sat in the corner of the cafeteria. They looked like they were having an early breakfast.
"Probably the SeeDs who are on watch tonight." Selphie mumbled to herself as she dragged herself out of the cafeteria. The garden seemed so lonely at night. There were no students up and about. The moonlight shone through parts of the glass ceiling above, and reflected on the elevator tube situated in the middle of the first floor. It was very pretty, but kind of creepy. The artificial trees looked so real and lively in the dark. She passed by a big lit up sign that read "Infirmary."
"Maybe I should check on Zell." She trudged into the infirmary where all the lights where shut off. The only light came from the open windows in the giant infirmary.
Zell had been fast asleep on his nursing bed. He looked very uncomfortable. She took the liberty of walking over and fluffing his pillow. She then took the bed sheets he had thrashed during the night and tucked him in very gently. He still looked like he was incredibly uncomfortable. So she leaned down and gently kissed him on his forehead and stroked his long blonde hair until the look of reassurance on his face told her that he was going to be fine. "Thank you for everything Zell."
To be continued.