The Way Life Mocks Me

My Second day at the Presidential palace was one of those days that are so boring you know your going to forget it the next day, but you end up remembering it. Because of how boring it really was. I was ready to jump out the window in an attempt to get rid of the boredom.

Mitch gave me the task of helping the maids fix up all the linen in the bedrooms. He said it would help me get better acquainted with the palace. Yeah right. I think I finally understood why Squall seemed to hate him so much.

I didn't see Squall at all for three days until Mitch told me to meet him in the dining area.

Squall P.O.V

I was on school holidays. School 'holidays'. Does anyone in this world know what the word 'holidays' means? I'd give out my t.v for first prize. Any takers? Come on. That's gotta be better than anything The Wheel of Fortune is giving away.

Why am I so grumpy? Because I have to take miss 'I'm too Good for You' out around Esthar with Dave and Jenny. Show her the sights, they said, make sure she has a good time. Yeah, whatever. She was supposed to be meeting me here but she was late. By about nearly half an hour. I had a life too…well kinda.

When I was about to leave and forget the whole stupid thing, she turned up. Red faced and panting.

" I got lost"

Aw. Poor thing, hasn't anyone shown you around yet?

" Yeah whatever, anyway the reason Mitch called you here, and by the way your late, is because you have to go with me and friends around Esthar"

" Sorry…go around Esthar? What like a little tour with you and your buddies?"

" Yeah, a tour, whatever you wanna call it. My 'buddies' are Dave and Jenny"

" When do we leave, and do I have to go?"

" We're leaving tomorrow…and yes you have to come, Laguna and your dad organized it"

She grumbled and clearly didn't look happy…but did I care? No. Why did I have to. Laguna and the general had decided to 'organize' a lot of things for her and me. What was this, a dating show? I hadn't even told Dave and Jenny about this whole thing, and I really did wonder about their reaction.

She was still there. Did she ever get the message?

" Um…who's driving?" She asked, in a kind of tone that said 'nervous'.

" Well not me…Dave is driving"

" You don't have a license?"

" I'm not aloud, I have a bike though…but I don't have a license for that either. I am learning though. Dave gives me lessons every now and then"

She laughed a little.

" And Mitch lets you takes lessons?"

"No…that's why I do"

" Right, ok, anyway are you going to tell me about Jenny and Dave or am I going to have to learn myself?"

Yeah I liked that idea the best, but I didn't want her to embarrass me by bombarding them with questions.

" Dave's real name is Irvine, but don't call him that, he hates it. Jenny's real name is Selphie, but don't call her that either. They don't seem to like their real names much…err anyway you'll get to know them more later"

She seemed unhappy with my response and sighed over-dramatically. I mentally told myself to start packing soon and packing light, because her being a girl meant she would pack twice as much as me. Really. It's scientifically proven.

Thankfully she walked out. I noticed her bumping into Ellone as she left. Ellone had that look on her face that she gave me when she was getting me ready for public appearances or something stupid that involves a suit. Oh yeah, the ball. She loves buying outfits and getting ready. She gets all girly.

Ellone's always been there for me. Laguna has never acted like a father toward me. He thinks I'm a burden. Ellone on the other hand has been my big sister…or the mother I never got to have. She loves me to bits and always has stories to tell me from her travels. Corny I know, but I really love her. She means a lot to me and no matter how much she likes me to gel my hair up or tuck my shirt in, I always will.

I suppose the whole me hating Laguna thing started when I was pretty young. I used to call him Lasagna when I was about four. He really hated it. And I knew it too. I knew from the beginning that he didn't want to have me and considered me an outcast. Ellone was away most of the time and I never really saw her that often, but it was great when I did. Laguna orders her around more lately and we don't spend time together as much. Anyway…I hate lasagna too. It tastes like paste.

I figured this was the best time to tell Dave and Jenny about my 'plans'. So I grabbed the phone on the kitchen bench.

"…Hello?"

"Dave, its me"

" Oh hey, haven't heard from ya"

"Yeah sorry, been busy. Um listen Laguna and the general organized for me to take Rinoa around Esthar and-"

" I have to drive?"

"…Yeah, sorry"

" No worries, its fine, can Jenny come?"

" Yeah sure, she's a good tour guide when she wants to be"

"Heheh, ok is this happening tomorrow?"

"Yep, can you meet us round the back?"

" Sure seeya…at six"

"Bye"

I grinned happily. I had purposely agreed to Dave coming at six. That meant the princess had to get up early. Fine for me though…I'm always up at five.

Authors Note: hmmm I think this chapter may be just a little bit too short…but I'm really trying to get into the story. Oh and The Wheel of Fortune doesn't belong to me. I don't own it ok? So don't sue me. Please?

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