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*Okay, It's Saturday-Illasu and Rin*

Illasu stirred in bed. The covers had been stolen in the middle of the night by a familiar face. Rin was smiling in his sleep. He was in boxers. It was the first time she had seen him in boxers. He was quite cute. She figured he must have changed in the night. Moving his arm ever so slightly, she slipped over the end of the bed, onto the couch and walked into her closet. She knew today was going to be long. It was a 'surprise' Selphie had said. Illasu had picked out a short denim skirt with fake buttons in the front. It was cute but one of those you couldn't wear in school. She decided against it. It was very uncomfortable she recalled. She tried to pick out a shirt and tried on her 55 Wildcats. Way too short she decided. Then she found her orange and pink Abercrombie and Fitch shirt. It was the only one she owned from that store. Being in a dusty barn, she usually shopped at some store like a Wal-Mart or Target. She threw it on the couch and looked for her khaki shorts that were her favorites. She found them under a pile of Rin's clothes. They were still moving in a little so everything was still pretty much a mess. She put on her glasses and walked into the bathroom, peeking at the clock. It was 7am. She rubbed her head and went to brush her teeth. She also noticed she needed to shave. So she hopped in the tub while Rin was still sleeping and took a shower and shaved. She got out, dried off and put on her clothes. She had her hair dripping, as usual, down here back. Her shirt was soaked by the time she was done in the bathroom. Luckily, she had managed to get her hair up into that Hairagami thing. She sported a bun in the back of her head. She was putting on perfume and her socks when Rin turned over and smiled. She smiled back from the bathroom.

Rin: Morning...

Illasu: Morning...

Rin: You're real quiet when you take a shower.

Illasu: Then how come you know that I did?

Illasu walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. Rin reached up and touched her back. She laughed and he sat up in the bed. He kissed her on the cheeks.

Rin: You smell good. Me, on the other hand...

Illasu: Well, Selphie is probably up. Are you ok? You don't look so good.

Rin: Oh, I'm fine. Just to many movies last night. I'm a little light headed. You have anything for that?

Illasu: I can check. Hold on, and whatever you do, don't get up.

Illasu went into the other room and searched through the medicine. She found Motrin and looked to see if it was for lightheadedness. It said headache and that was the same thing so she got out a pill and gave it to him. He felt better instantly.

Illasu: Well, I think Selphie and me are gonna be gone all day. Hey, is you're brother moving in with Shiro or what?

Rin: I don't know. He hasn't really talked to me since last week. I think we might hang out today. You think you can stay here for a little bit? I'm pretty sure Selphie will come get you.

Illasu: I was hoping you would say that. I have to feed our furry friends real quick though. I'll be right back, and hey! Those are my covers too!

Rin: Sorry 'bout that. I guess I did kind of steal them.

She went to look for the cats and found Gideon curled up in the clothes pile and Barney stretched out on top of the TV. She woke them both up and fed them. She came back and lay down again. Rin smiled and played with her hair that was sticking out of the bun. Illasu just lay there, smiling. She was always at ease. Rin kept thinking what he was gonna do with his brother and how pretty she was. Then came the inevitable. Selphie knocked lightly on the door and Rin slid under the covers, kissing her again on his way in. She scrambled out of the bed and her caught her ankle. He smiled at her and she kissed him back. He let go and she went to the door. Selphie was standing there eating a bar of some sort and waving.

Selphie: Let's go. We're gonna take the Ragnarok.

M-c: (remember it's a car in here)

Illasu: Okie, bye Rin! See ya later! Love you!

Rin: (muffled from the covers) Ok, I love you too! Have a good time!

She shut the door and he came out of hiding to get changed. He then came out five minutes later and walked across the hall.

* Selphie and Illasu*

Illasu: Where are we going?

Selphie: My friend, you have a dance to go to on Friday. Now I know you don't like wearing dresses but bear with me. I thought we could do some shopping. I hope you brought a credit card!

Illasu: I don't use plastic. Selphie I can't afford much. I have to feed my pets.

Selphie: No, the Garden pays for that. Didn't you know?

Illasu: No, I have been paying for it. A big bag of Kit 'N Kaboodles, three bags of oats, a bag of corn and Science Diet every month isn't cheap.

Selphie: PIT STOP!

They curved around to the elevator and went to see Cid. Illasu hadn't met the headmaster since she had been here. She got nervous. The elevator stopped abruptly and Selphie strode out. Illasu stayed behind and Selphie dragged her out. They walked up to Cid's desk and he looked up from his work.

Cid: Ah, Selphie. What can I do for you two ladies?

Selphie: Headmaster, sir, I was just informed that Illy here, who works in the stables, isn't getting free food for her pets!

Cid: Oh, I wasn't aware you had any. I am sorry dear girl. Here, take this to Mizuiro and she can provide you with whatever food you need for your pets. I apologize again.

Illasu: Thank you...sir. (bows slightly in nervousness)

Cid: Illasu could I talk to you for a minute?

Illasu: Yes sir.

Selphie: I'll wait down on the first floor.

Cid: Thank you Selphie. Illasu, I noticed you like to read a lot.

Illasu: Yes sir, I do.

Cid: The librarian informed me that you bought a whole series of books and paid double so we could buy another and possibly some more books.

Illasu: Sir, if it's a problem, I'll return them...

Cid: No, no, it's no trouble at all! We've just never had students like you before. And that Rin character you hang around with, he seems to read as well. Most students use it for a social party room.

Illasu: I have noticed that sir. And, if I may add, Rin is my boyfriend.

Cid: Ah, I see. Well, I would like you to do something for me if you could.

Illasu: Sure, anything sir.

Cid: I would like you to see about remodeling the old library. It hasn't been done over since it was new. As you've probably noticed the bookshelves are...

Illasu: Cracking?

Cid: Why, yes. You seem to be very smart beyond most students here. I will give you supplies and money to do whatever you can with it. Just let me see the plans before you start taking down walls.

Illasu: It's an honor sir, Thank you very much.

Cid: Anyone can help you as well. Thank you, Illasu that'll be all I think, no wait. I would also like you to try out next semester to be a See D. Thank you, THAT will be all.

Illasu: Thank you sir. (turns to leave and then turns her head around) I can design it however I like?

Cid: Yes, now skidadle! I hear you're preparing for this dance. I am sure Selphie wants to leave right away.

Illasu left without another word. She couldn't wait to tell Rin and Selphie. She mashed the button and when she arrived on the bottom floor, Selphie was there. She grabbed her arm and headed for the parking lot. She unlocked it for them and started it up. Off they went to Dollet again. Illasu couldn't wait. She hadn't been thinking about what she was going to wear. She was grateful to have a friend like Selphie. Selphie started singing to the radio and Illasu started laughing. It was fun the whole way there.

*Rin and Yugo*

Rin found Yugo and Shiro in the Training Center. He looked around from a safe point till they were able to get out of a battle.

Shiro: Hey Rin! What's up!

Yugo: Bro! Haven't seen you in a while. What cha doing here?

Rin: That's why I came. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out. You're welcome to come along to Shiro. I have a lot to tell you.

Shiro: Nah, I'll pass. You guys are brothers. You need some time. Yugo I suggest you do this. I'll be training. See you both!

Yugo and Rin left and headed for the cafeteria, being really the only place to go. Rin grabbed some pizza since he had missed breakfast. He sat down and told Yugo about him and Illasu.

Yugo: YOU ASKED HER?!! Oh, man that's great! What did she say? Tell me everything!

Rin: Okay, but I have a question. Did you ever notice that I spoke using correct grammar, no abbreviations or anything?

Yugo: Yeah, but I thought it was you. So, what did she say? C'mon bro!

Rin: She said she'd love to! I was so scared that I had blown it. It was weird. I had never been that scared before. How's Shiro?

Yugo: She's great.

Rin: Are you gonna move in with her?

Yugo: That's funny you should mention that. It always sounds like they are transferring again to somewhere else pretty soon. I don't know what to do.

Rin: Go with them. I know you'd hate yourself if you stayed.

Yugo: Kuro has been acting strange ever since she broke your heart. Not sad and depressing, but like really concentrating on something. It's fishy.

Rin: I don't care. I am so happy and relieved right now, I don't think anything could ruin it.

Yugo: You really are in love with her?

Rin: Yes, beyond words. I feel invincible whenever she's there.

Yugo: What's she like?

Rin: Well, for starters, she's deathly afraid of spiders. I found this out the hard way. She draws wonderfully, her laugh is cute, and she is never sad now.

Yugo: What do you mean now?

Rin: At her old school, evidently no one was real friendly since she was sort of an oddball. So she came here thinking it would be different and it was. All the guys liked her for the wrong reasons making it worse. Then, she said, when I came along, I was like a total angel. Her direct words and I was instantly in love. Not for how cute she was, but how she was so nice and strong about it. She is so unimaginable. I woke up last night in a cold sweat from a bad dream.

Yugo: About what?

Rin: That I had lost her. It felt so real and when she sensed I was up she moved a little and was smiling so I settled down.

Yugo: Wait, you two are staying together in a room? Did you move in?

Rin: Yeah, I thought you knew.

Yugo: Nope, but I do now. Is that why you asked me?

Rin: Sort of, anyway, how is Ruka? Have you talked to her?

Yugo: Nah, you?

Rin: We'll have too. I talked to her last week. She seemed fine, but I bet she's lonely. I was also gonna try to work here, like Illy.

Yugo: Illy?

Rin: Illasu works here at the stables so she can buy food for her pets. She's got the greatest cats. The one is a bit of devil but the other is great.

Yugo: You were always an animal lover. I guess you've got it good now.

Rin: I couldn't be happier and I wanted to tell you but I couldn't ever find you.

Yugo: What are you doing today?

Rin: Nothing so far. Wanna go train or something? Illasu went to the mall with Selphie. Probably until this afternoon, she said.

Yugo: Sure, I'll grab my sword and meet you there in a little while. I got to make sure Shiro is ok. She was having problems with a move I showed her. Ok, see ya in a bit.

Rin: All right! Hey, just swords?

Yugo: Yeah, for now. No one knows about the other, except Shiro and Kuro. And they still don't know about you, so for now.

Rin: Ok, I also need your help telling Illasu on that. I am not good at explaining that little situation very good.

Yugo: All right, well I'll see what I can do. Bye!

Rin finished his pizza and headed for his room. When he walked in, there was a note on the desk for Illasu. He put it on the back of the door where he could remember to show her. Then, grabbing his sword, headed for the T.C.

* Selphie and Illasu*

Selphie and Illasu got a front row seat in the parking lot since it was so early. The mall wasn't even open yet. Selphie turned to her and asked her what Cid had wanted. She told her about him wanting to redo the Library and he had chosen her. Selphie was excited for her friend. She went to put her arms up and cheer but she remembered once when she hit both her elbows real hard on the top of the Garden car. She was sore the rest of the day. Selphie looked at the clock and it was almost open. They got out and walked towards the door. Selphie looked at her watch continually and then held her hand up and the door shot open. Selphie jumped up and grabbed her friends' arm. Selphie ran to Debs so they could begin the day. Selphie began asking Illasu what color she wanted and what length. Illasu's head was spinning.

Illasu: Why don't we just try looking around.

A lady walked up to them and said good morning.

Lady: May I help you find anything?

Selphie: Yes ma'am! My friend here has never owned a dress in her life and she needs one for a big dance festival thing for our Garden. She doesn't know what color, length, or style she wants.

Lady: That's perfectly fine. You can look around and when you find something just let me know when you want to try it on.

Illasu: Thank you.

The lady walked off. Selphie immediately shot to the yellows. Illasu had a grand idea.

Illasu: Hey, Selph! Let's try this. I find something for you then you find something for me. Then we both pick a dress we like ourselves and try on one at a time. Then we can help each other pick.

Selphie: Sounds fun, only I usually need another opinion. Usually Rinny, Quisti and me do this.

Illasu: Well, we can call RUKA!! I am sure she could help us out!

Selphie: Yeah and she lives here so it won't take her long to get here.

Selphie looked outside at the mall. It was already very busy. She shrugged and used her fuzzy cell phone Irvine had bought her a long time ago.

Selphie: Hi, Ruka? Yep, it's me. Listen, can you come down to the mall? We have a crisis and I have something to tell you!! Tee hee!! Ok, cya in a bit!! Bye!! She's on her way.

Illasu: Ok, well let's get started.

Illasu wondered over to the reds. She figured a dark red would go good with Selphie's hair color. She found a spaghetti strap one with Chinese dragons embroidered on it. It was beautiful and short. She wasn't sure of Selphies' size so she went and asked. They swapped sizes and then dresses. Selphie had found a white one with one of those layered collars. It was slightly glittered with white glitter and was cut at an angle. It was very long. Then after switching and looking them over, they set out to find ones they liked. She asked Selphie what kind of festival it was. She said it was a festival honoring one of the GF's. She didn't remember at that moment who it was. Illasu was looking and when she was in the aisle, Ruka got there. Selphie screamed from the other end of the room the name of the GF.

Selphie: IT'S SHIVA!! IT'S SHIVA!!

Ruka: NO, IT'S ME!

Selphie: RUKA!!

Illasu: Hello Ruka.

Ruka: Hello Illy, so how is Rin? Is he ok?

Illasu: Yeah, he's really good. He broke up with Kuro.

Selphie: FOR HER!! (as she comes running to see her friend)

Ruka: What? I don't understand.

Selphie: Yeah that's the great news! Rin and Illasu here are going out!! They look so sweet!

Ruka: Is this true?

Illasu: Yes, I am sorry I didn't tell you. You're not mad are you?

Ruka: (solemn stare then bursts out in laughter and smiles) Of course not!! I couldn't stand that witch! Rin always talked about you. He was just never as talkative as Yugo. Well, anyway I hear there is a dance and you've never owned a dress?

Illasu: Never. Just skirts.

Ruka: Well, this is lovely.

Selphie: I picked that out! It's just a little long; that's all I was worried about.

Ruka: Nothing a little tailoring can't fix. Well let's go see what else we can find.

They looked around. Ruka helped Illasu pick out something Rin would like. She said he would probably like anything she had on but his favorite color was red. So they tried the reds. It was hard. They mostly had little flowers on them. In the end, before they went to the dressing rooms, Illasu had the white dress, a simple black one that was short, a blue denim one that felt like silk and a pink silk one. She didn't fancy the pink one, but Ruka said you never know. Illasu knew she liked the long white one. Selphie was arm-loaded full. She was quite the dress shopper. Ruka waited while they both tried on the dresses they picked out themselves. The pink one was to pinky for Illasu. She handed it out. Selphie threw a light blue, 2 orange and a purple out. Illasu liked the black one but she needed a second opinion. She came out and Ruka shook her head.

Illasu: What's wrong with it?

Ruka: You look better in a long dress. Short ones make you look, honestly fat and short.

Illasu: What would I do without you Ruka?

Ruka: I don't know! Hehe!

Illasu went back in and Selphie was down to the red one and Illasu to her white one. Selphie couldn't get the zipper done in the back. She came out and let Ruka finish it up. Then they waited for Illasu to come out. She was in the room for 15 minutes not making a sound. They saw two standing feet and they screamed at her in a friendly 'C'mon!' Illasu slowly came out and Selphie's mouth gaped. Ruka clapped and the lady came out and marveled at her.

Illasu: What? Does it make me look fatter? What's the matter?

Ruka: Oh Illasu. It's beautiful and perfect to go to a festival honoring Shiva. You need that dress.

Illasu found the price tag and sadness overcame her. She looked at Selphie and Ruka. There were tears in her eyes.

Ruka: What's wrong?

Illasu: It's over a thousand gil. I don't have that at all! Oh, now what!

Ruka: I'll pitch in. How much have you got?

Illasu: About 300 I guess. I just had to buy some more food for my animals. I only get paid 25 gil a week. I am sorry but I can't let you do that Ruka. I would feel horrible.

Ruka: Please! I now have enough money to go on a cruise every week if I wanted to, now that those heathen brothers of mine have left. They always ate all the food!

Selphie: And since it's your first dress, I'll help too!

Lady: Where did you find that dress miss?

Illasu: Selphie?

Selphie: I don't know. I just saw it.

Ruka: Well, keep it on and we'll try to find some shoes.

Illasu: I can't even buy the dress!

Selphie: So! That's what friends do. I am sure you'd do the same for us if you could Illy!

Illasu: Ok, but just this once.

All three of them looked at the shoes and Ruka found some thin strapped ones. They were those skinny high-heeled ones, which Illasu had never worn before. She tried them on and she couldn't even stand up. So they tried again. Selphie found some boots but Illasu didn't want boots. Selphie shrugged and looked again.

Illasu: It's useless. I can't find anything. How about you guys?

Ruka and Selphie: Nope...sorry.

Lady: What size do you wear?

Illasu: Anywhere from an 8 to a 9 1/2. It depends. Why do you ask?

Lady: A lady ordered some shoes awhile back and never came to pick them up. Are you interested?

Illasu: Sure, I'll try them.

The shoes were magnificent. They were very expensive. Being diamond studded in places they were thick heeled and thin strapped. They had little diamonds here and there on them. They were over 1,500 gil! Illasu couldn't get them; she was feeling horrible, as it was about her friends having to pay. But Ruka said she was going to treat her today. She should start saving her money now that she got free food for her pets. Illasu was crying and Selphie stopped her.

Selphie: If you cry then we can't tell what you might possibly look like at the festival, unless you want to go with puffy cheeks.

Illasu: Good point. Okay what's next?

Ruka and Selphie: Helzberg!

Illasu: NO! No one can afford that!

Ruka: I own my own restaurant. There's not much I can't afford. So come on and stop worrying. You'll look great and I'll hit you if you don't come! Now get in there, get changed and let's buy this thing!

Illasu was grateful even more now. She was trying to think of how to pay them back. She had nothing. Perhaps she could talk to Rin after the dance about what Ruka had said she had always wanted. Yes, that was the thing to do. She changed and they all three purchased the white dress and shoes. Selphie had ended up with the red dress and a pair of tan slip-on half boots. They were cute because they were Sketchers. So they headed over to pamper themselves at Helzberg. Ruka got a call on her phone and she answered it. It was Rin. She talked to him and when they arrived, she told Illasu to go look around while she talked to Selphie.

Ruka: Rin has a surprise for Illasu and he said she can buy anything but a necklace. He said not to tell her.

Selphie: We'll just tell her her dress doesn't need a necklace with the way the collar is draped like that. It will work because either way it looks beautiful.

They both decided that was best. Illasu was trying on dark, dangly ruby earrings. Ruka and Selphie liked them. Rin's favorite color was red after all. So she got the earrings after what Selphie and Ruka told her about the necklace. She didn't want the hassle of a ring and she didn't want an itchy bracelet to fool around with either. So they loaded up and said thanks and goodbye to Ruka. Ruka told Selphie to take lots of pictures. She said she would and they left for home. It was late in the afternoon. It was 3 pm and they still had to eat. They were eating at some Italian restaurant. Selphie said she had wanted Italian forever. So they ate at Maria's House and then headed home at 5pm. It was 7 pm when they got back. They both snuck into Selphie's room and hid their clothes. Selphie said it was bad luck for the guys to see the dresses and things before the dance. So they left and Illasu went to work until late that night when Rin came to get her at 10 at night. Illasu was getting sleepy then she remembered she had to work on the library plans. Rin walked her back to the room and she sat at the desk letting her mind wonder. Rin watched TV quietly and glanced at her every now and then to make sure she was ok. Pretty soon it was 11 pm then midnight. Illasu had only gotten the entrance done. Rin came over and asked if she was ok.

Illasu: Yeah, I'm fine angel. (her nickname for him was silver angel)

Rin: Ok, well I am going to bed. You should come too.

Illasu: I will in a little while. I am just gonna get the entrance finished then I'll be in bed.

Rin: Ok, I love you Illy. If you need anything don't wait to wake me up, all right? Ok, good night.

He kissed her cheek and changed into his boxers. At first he sat in bed and watched her work. She looked stressed out. Rin knew he would have to check and see in an hour or so if she did come to bed. He lay down facing towards her and slept a silent slumber. She looked at him and smiled, then turned back to the castle like entrance. She was so tired but Cid had said he kind of needed the plans on the festival night. She kept working on the entrance making minor details stand out and the gargoyles look real. She wanted to do something with an ice kingdom. She decided to close her eyes and try to visualize it. She had nothing at first, then she could see the entrance and then...she was asleep. An hour later, Rin woke up and saw her asleep at her desk. She would be too hard to move so he draped her blue blanket over her and kissed her. She felt warm but that was probably from stress. He sat there for awhile admiring her work. She was so imaginative. The Library was going to be a masterpiece. He made sure she wasn't going to get sick and moved her drawing out from under her in case she started to sweat or some other unfortunate event happened. He went back to bed in complete darkness as he had turned the desk lamp off. He was soon fast asleep.

*Selphie in her room*

It was 10 pm and Selphie was getting ready for bed when someone rapped on the door. It was Irvine in his familiar moomba boxers. Selphie let him in and he asked her about what she had done today to be gone so long. She just smiled and laughed. Irvine kissed her and they both went to bed, sleeping so soundly that you could hear her clock ticking. Everything was so right and perfect.

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Annoying gnat! Ok, well here is chappy 16. Almost the end. It might be longer than 20 chapters. Well I have stayed up all night and am now off to bed at 9:53 am. So goodnight and thank you for reading this chapter of my story. Please R&R! Us authors really appreciate it!