DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN FF8, BUT WOULD LIKE TO

Chapter V

Rinoa had spent the rest of her time in the cafeteria. She sat down in one of the tables that no one was using with her legs crossed. She didn't eat anything because she didn't feel like it. She had too many things on her mind to think about food.

Squall, what are you hiding. What is this that I feel. Are you hurting me, or just is there something wrong with me? I wish I knew. I love you, but you make me wonder.

Those were some of the thoughts that went through Rinoa's head. She had been lost in thought for about two hours after leaving the quad. One of the Trepe fanatics were across the other table. Quistis' little fan club had expanded after Ultimicia. There were probably about sixty students a part of it. Just her though, no one else. They liked her because she was strong and beautiful. Rinoa wished she could be like her.

The sun began to dip itself into the great ocean by FH. Rinoa looked up into the skylight about her head. The sky began to turn a mass of orange and pink. Not black and gray. Rinoa shook her head. Sometimes Rinoa wondered about the sky, but it was most likely six by now. Squall would be off by now and probably getting ready for the party.

Rinoa boosted herself from her seat. Her butt was pretty sore from sitting in that plastic seat for two and a half hours. She stretched her legs a bit before leaving and headed out of the cafeteria.

Rinoa made her way back to her room and opened the door. No one. Squall wasn't there yet, or maybe had already left. She looked around and saw nothing unchanged since she had left. Except, the bed was made, but Squall probably did that before he left, that neat freak. She looked over to the desk and saw it. A note. It was only a small one, not like the one she gave to Zell. She went over to the desk and picked it up. She was a little afraid to read it. It could have been anything, but she didn't know. She carefully unfolded the paper. It had a scribbled cursive writing one it in dark pen. It read,

Dear Rinoa,

Sorry I didn't come by, but I had things to do at work. I came and picked up my uniform and had to prepare for the party. I have to be there for preparations and supervise. I'll miss you and can't wait 'til the party. I have something to tell you.

Love,

Squall

Normal letter. Rinoa folded the note back to it's original state and put it on the desk again. That's normal, right? He has to go do the party decorations. He is the headmaster. I told myself he's always busy. It doesn't matter anyways. I can see him all I want tonight. Yes, then everything should be fine.

Rinoa didn't know what she was doing. She thought she was just reminding herself that she is dating the headmaster. There are a lot of things for him to do. On the other hand, was she just making excuses for him.

Rinoa shook her head to clear her thoughts. She walked over to the closet to get dressed. She slipped off her blue dress and put on the short white one she had met Squall in. That brought back memories.

"You're the only cute guy here tonight."

"..."

"What's that? You'll only dance with a girl you like? Well then, you-are-going-to-like-me...you-are-going-to-like-me. Did it work?"

"Sorry, I can't dance."

"Oh come on. I'd look silly dancing by myself."

She slipped it over herself and brushed it down a little bit. It still fit of course. She hadn't worn it since last year, but it was so white, and so clean.