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*Shiro and Yugo walking back (still Thursday Night)*
Shiro: I don't know what you did but...oh YUGO!!
Shiro stomped off without another word. Yugo couldn't believe it. Shiro didn't even know what was making Rin so and yet she was torn up about it too. Yugo sighed and decided to venture over to talk to Kuro. He knocked on the door and Kuro answered. She was mumbling something about Kuro when she saw it was Yugo. She cocked her eyebrows and he came in. He looked at all the Cookies and Cream wrappers on the floor. Either she's been thinking A LOT, he thought, or she's depressed. Kuro went to the box of candy and pulled out another for her and one for Yugo. She silently handed it to him. Yugo took it hastily and sat on the couch. Kuro plopped down and for once, she looked normal. She was wearing her hair in a sloppy ponytail and her face looked brighter. She wasn't smiling still but she didn't look sadistic. Yugo saw her scarf the bar down and then she looked at the floor.
Kuro: How's Shiro? Is she happy?
Yugo: Yeah, she's ok.
Kuro: Then where is she?
Yugo: She's mad at me right now...
Kuro: I see...(awkward silence)
Yugo: Sooo, why are there all these wrappers on the floor?
Kuro: Thinking heavily causes one to consume large amounts of sugar. I've been thinking a long time.
Yugo: You aren't gonna get sick are you?
Kuro: Nah, not in the slightest. I use to do this all the time with...
Yugo: I'm sorry, but Kuro she really is happy. She worries about you too.
Kuro: Really?
Yugo: Yeah, she sometimes even closes the window with no light just to remember you.
Kuro: Hmm...maybe I'm better off without her. We've always stuck by each other.
Yugo: What happened to your parents?
Kuro: I'd rather not talk about it. Shiro would probably want to tell you anyway. Why did you come here anyway? Just to ask me that?
Yugo: No, I was hoping you could tell me something. Shiro got really jumpy and uncomfortable when Rin asked her about some pictures he had noticed here. Why would she get like that over pictures?
Kuro: How much of them did he see?
Yugo: He said he only noticed they were there, he didn't look at them.
Kuro: Oh, Shiro is just always nervous. She doesn't like it when people snoop on our personal desks.
Yugo: I'll remember that. Well, I guess I better be going, thanks Kuro.
Kuro: Are you gonna eat that?
Yugo: Not really, I was probably gonna give it to Shiro. Why? Do you want it back?
Kuro: No, that's ok. I have a whole box...
Yugo: You're sure you're alright?
Kuro: Yeah, I just kind of miss Rin and I have something big coming up.
Yugo: You miss Rin...and you're going to the dance?
Kuro: No, I won't be able to. I have a lot of work to do and yes, I KIND OF miss Rin. I miss that part of him that was quiet and mysterious. I hate the other parts.
Yugo: Uh huh, well see ya later Kuro. I'll let myself out. Hey, take it easy on the Hershey bars okay?
Kuro shook her head yes as Yugo left. As he walked down the hall, he saw it was really late. He decided to head back to the dorm and talk to Shiro.
*The dorm*
Shiro was busying herself and was running around the room straightening her things when he walked in. Yugo stopped in the doorway to see a fuming, mumbling Shiro putting up a bunch of candy bars and pop cans. Shiro stopped and scowled at him. He put his hands up and shut the door with his foot as he walked into the room. Shiro stuck her nose in the air and went into the bathroom. Yugo sprinted for the door and tried to get a hold of it before she shut it. He managed to get his fingers...jammed in the door as she was shutting it. She didn't notice and proceeded to sit on the toilet top. She didn't say a word. Yugo was dancing around with pain but soon stopped to talk to her.
Yugo: (through the door) Shiro, why are you mad at me?
Shiro: '...'
Yugo: Shiro, please say something.
Shiro: Why are you so mean to him?!
Yugo: What?
Shiro: He listens to your every whim! Evidently, you told me something I wasn't supposed to know and you told him not to tell Illasu...
Yugo: Yes, for a good reason and if you knew what it was then I'd tell you!
Shiro: Then tell me, tell us!
Yugo: I can't! If Illasu knew then she'd hate Rin.
Shiro: There's no way she'd hate him. The love those two have is unearthly. It's that type of love that would reach to the heavens and back.
Yugo: You're right but still, he can't show her...
Shiro: (opens the door) Did I hate you when you showed me you were a wolf?
Yugo: No...
Shiro: Then give Illasu a chance. Let me tell you something our mother told me and Kuro. She said live life to it's fullest, as if we haven't heard that before, but she also said never give up on the ones you love.
Yugo: Maybe you're right, I mean she really is like a sister to us...
Shiro: C'mon (kisses him) give her a chance huh?
Yugo smiled and shook his head yes.
Shiro: Good, now let's get into bed and sleep. Tomorrow's FRIDAY!! Yahoo!
She got up and jumped into the bed. Yugo shed his shirt and put it in the hamper. He climbed in and they slept peacefully. Before shutting his eyes, Yugo prayed. He hadn't done that in a long time and thought he should start again. Shiro joined in and they thanked God for each other and their families. They also prayed for Illasu and Rin, especially. Then, with a goodnight kiss, slept the night away.
*Friday Morning- Selphie*
Selphie was asleep very, very heavily, but so was Irvine! They both were on the floor, realizing that Selphie needed a bigger bed. BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP! Selphie's alarm clock sounded at 9 am and she sat straight up. Irvine struggled to open his eyes to the bright day. Selphie stretched and then lay down again, throwing an unknown object at the clock. Irvine smiled.
Irvine: G'morning! (kiss on the lips)
Selphie: Morning to you too!
Irvine: What do you want for breakfast?
Selphie: Huh?
Irvine: I thought I'd MAKE us some breakfast. You know how good I cook.
Selphie: Really! For me?
Irvine: Yep! Anything you want, just name it!
Selphie: Biscuits and gravy! With Lucky Charms!
Irvine: That's my girl! (sits up) Okay, I'm gonna go get the biscuits and sausage and all that good stuff from the lunch ladies and cook it at my dorm. You wanna met over there or dress now and come with?
Selphie: DRESS NOW!!
She sprang off the floor and into her closet. She emerged with her normal, yellow dress. She walked into the bathroom to put it on. Irvine looked around the edge of the doorway. Chocobo underwear, he thought, she's so weird. Selphie noticed this and just stuck her tongue out at him with a smile. Irvine was surprised. Usually, she would have slammed the door in his face. It must be today is gonna be a gooood day, he thought, as her shirt came at him. She slipped it on, did the back and brushed her hair. She couldn't curl it because she needed clean hair for tonight. So, she brushed her teeth and slipped on her long socks, while holding the toothbrush in her mouth. She slipped on her boots as well and finished her teeth. Then she bounded from the room and showed off. She looked more grown-up with out her playful curls. Irvine slipped on his long coat and boots. He did the front up like last night, only to have Selphie undo the buttons all the way to his waist. She smiled and kissed him before she opened the door and bounded out. Irvine naturally followed and was astonished at how good this day was already.
*Rin and Illasu-an hour after Selph and Irvy woke up*
The sun was shining brightly through the glass, making the room warmer. Illasu and Rin were wrapped up in each other in the bed. When the light streamed through ever so fiercely, Illasu slowly opened her eyes. Rin was already awake and Illasu could feel his hand running up and down her back. She smiled and Rin kissed her with a giant smile. He laughed and kissed her again. Illasu braced herself up on her elbows and kissed his soft lips. She smiled and yawned. Rin laughed again as did Illasu. She placed herself back down on his chest. Rin reached over and got her glasses from the bedside table. He put them on her and she smiled.
Illasu: Now I see you...
Rin: You could anyway, I know you could, even if you were blind.
Illasu: Hehe, you're right silver angel...
Rin: So, we're ok now, right?
Illasu: Yes Rin, everything's ok now. It was before though, so yeah...
Rin: Don't go back to sleep just yet...
Illasu: Why not? Rin, I'm still tired.
Rin: Oh, I'm sorry. Well, then I guess I'll watch a movie. How's that?
Illasu: Well, now that's not fair!
Rin: How come?
Illasu: ...because your very good about sneaking kisses in...
Rin: Ahh...I see...
They heard a knock on the door and Rin, being in more appropriate answer-the-door attire, answered it. It was Selphie and Irvine. Funny thing was, Irvine was the one at the door! At this, Rin cocked his eyebrows up with a smile.
Irvine: Morning Rin, I was wondering if you and Illasu, of course, would like to join me and Selphie for breakfast.
Rin: (looks at the mischievious Illasu) No thanks Irvine, we'd love to but we're gonna try to spend today together. But of course, Selphie and Illasu are gonna help each other out before the dance, or so I was informed. Since we have the bigger dorm, I think they were gonna use it, isn't that right Selphie?
Selphie: Uh huh! Thanks again Rin for letting us use it! Where are you gonna go to get ready?
Rin: I don't know...
Irvine: Come to Squall's dorm when these two decide to get together tonight, okay? We'll all be there doing whatever we need. You can bring your stuff and dress there. Well, Selph let's leave these two alone. See ya later and if you change your mind, we'll be at my dorm.
Selphie: Bye bye!
Rin: Thanks guys and ja-matta as well.
Irvine: Huh?
Rin: See you people later!
Irvine: Oh, yeah...
They walked off, Selphie bounding next to a very happy Irvine. Rin shook his head with a smile and shut the door. He climbed back into bed and Illasu gave him a giant hug. She had thought of something they could do. Illasu got up and dressed for the day. Rin rubbed his eyes and watched her until he got up himself. He walked over to her and kissed her.
Rin: What are you doing? I thought you said you were tired...
Illasu: I was but I thought of something we could do. That is, if we hurry...
Rin: All right, I'll get dressed. (huge yawn) Hold on...
Illasu: Ok, but hurry Rin!
Rin: (laughing) I am!
He dressed in the white with a red shirt and ran his hand through his hair. Illasu was ready to go in her light blue short-shorts and T-shirt. She had her hair in a ponytail. Rin grabbed her glasses for her as she started out the door.
Rin: Hey, don't you need these?
Illasu: Nope! I finally got my contacts in the mail! See!
He looked and she had cat eyes for eyes. He laughed a little and put her glasses back inside. She took his hand and they walked to the cafeteria first to get some breakfast. Illasu spotted Zell and Squall and took Rin over. Squall smiled at her as she sat down on Rin's lap. Zell kept his head down on the table but managed to put a hand up in a "hi, I'm alive" gesture. Illasu laughed and so did Rin.
Squall: Morning.
Illasu: Hi, so what's up with you Zell? Are you tired?
Zell: Sort of...
Squall: (mouths) Not sure about taking Quistis tonight...
Zell: (suddenly looks up and screams) WHY?! WHY CAN'T SHE ACT LIKE A NICE KITTY CAT?!
Squall: See what I mean? It's gone to his head.
Zell: Illasu, you have to help me.
Illasu: What can I do?
Zell: I need...I need...
Squall: A hotdog?
Zell: (sighs) Yes, I need a hotdog!
Illasu: I'll go get you one! You just stay there.
She got up to leave and walked over to get a hotdog for poor Zell. Rin watched her with a giant smile. She's so generous, he thought, do anything for anyone. When he looked back at the two boys, they were staring at him with no expressions and their hands under their chins. Rin looked at them dumbfounded.
Rin: What?
Squall: It's so obvious.
Zell: Yes, totally, I agree with you.
Squall: So when do you think he is?
Zell: Very soon, possibly tonight even?
Rin: WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
Squall: Think she knows?
Zell: Nope, not a clue, he's been very secretive.
Illasu: I'm back! Here Zell, I didn't know what you like on them so it's plain...
Zell: (pops back to reality) Oh, thank Illasu! No, it's perfectly fine! Thanks!
Illasu: Hmm, you're welcome! Squall, would you like anything?
Squall: No, I'm all right, thanks.
Illasu: Ok, Rin, you want any thing else?
Rin: (laughing)Yeah, I would really like it if you'd sit still for a moment.
Illasu: Can do! (plops herself in his lap again)
Zell scarfed the hotdog down. Looking up again, he saw Illasu and Rin were really wanting to be left alone. He nudged Squall in the arm and they left without another word. Illasu watched them leave.
Rin: Those two are weird...
Illasu: (laughing) Who? Squall and Zell?
Rin: Yes, they stare you down and mumble things. It's not right!
Illasu: Oh, they're ok! Zell's a little crazy but that's just Zell for ya!
Rin: So, (stretches) ah, what are we gonna do today?
Illasu: I was thinking that maybe we could go for a ride on your motorcycle, down to the beach again?
Rin: You really liked it?
Illasu: Yes! I loved it silly angel! I've wanted to go back there and swim but I haven't had any time.
Rin: Well, let's go then! We'll be fine in our clothes, c'mon!
Illasu, overjoyed that they were really going, hurried to put up her lunch tray. Rin followed her as well, smiling. After dropping them off, Illasu and Rin walked to the garage. There it was, his wonderful black Kawasaki. Rin hopped on and stretched out a hand to Illasu. She clambered on and Rin started it up. They peeled out onto the highway and Illasu waved goodbye to the school.
*Selphie and Irvine*
Poor Irvine, thought Selphie, as she looked around his dorm. It was a mess again. Selphie tried to pick things up but Irvine stopped her. He didn't want her to worry about anything today. So she sat...and she sat. She was wondering what she could do around here when she spied a book on top of the TV. Selphie crawled over to it and wriggled it out from under some other things. She sat on the floor and looked at the book. It was a photo album. She was flipping pages when she came across the first day Irvine and herself had met. It was a wonderful picture. Selphie sat there looking at it for a long time then looked at the others next to it. When they first started going out, their first kiss, and their first date, all happy times. Was there ever a time we were unhappy? she thought, as she came to a crumpled up piece of paper in the books' binding. Selphie pulled it out and unfolded it. It was a letter.
Dear Selphie,
Dear Selphie,
I know we are fighting but I really miss you. I am sorry for the harm I caused
I know we are fighting but I really miss you. I am sorry for the harm I caused
you and wish that you were here with me. Please consider coming back to me...at
you and wish that you were here with me. Please consider coming back to me... at
least for another day. I wish that I had not made the terrible mistake I did. Well,
least for another day. I wish that I had not made the terrible mistake I did. Well,
if you have read this then I guess we truly must be...
if you have read this then I guess we truly must be...
Please Come Home,
Irvine K.
Selphie broke out into tears. She held the note away, so as not to ruin it. Irvine had been so nice that day and she had, again, falsely accused him of something. She folded the note and stuck it back in. Drying her eyes, she looked at the page after that, for the page with the note had had no pictures. She smiled when she saw the one of when Irvine was first learning how to ride a chocobo. Selphie was laughing in the picture as Irvine had just fallen off. Irvine walked into the room with three plates, one full of steamy biscuits, and one huge bowl of sausage gravy.
Selphie: That looks like Squally and Rinny. (looks up at him with a huge smile) I love us Irvine!
Irvine: Me too, Selph, me too. Oh, here we are! Ready to eat?
Selphie: Yes sir! (takes a seat beside him)
Irvine: (very snooty accent) I'm sorry madam, but that seat is taken. There's only one seat left, I'm afraid. Right this way...
Irvine picked her up and placed her gently in his lap. She was alive with laughter and so was Irvine. His red hair fell over her face. It was wonderful! He kissed her cheek and fixed them both a plate each. Selphie had to scoop on more gravy. They looked at the photo album while they ate. Irvine pointed to the one where Selphie was learning how to ride a horse. She was leaning over its' neck, like when she had ridden Trojan. Selphie laughed and laughed when she saw the one of Irvine on a sugar high, doing karaoke. Then, right beside it, was Selphie doing her karaoke. She was on a worse sugar high than Irvine (imagine that!). They both just spent the morning looking at the old pictures and the recent ones. Then, after the whole album had been gone through, Irvine whipped out the very same camera that he had used to take their first picture together. Selphie leaned back into him and he held the camera out in front of them. Selphie gave a gentle smile as Irvine leaned down and kissed her cheek, snapping the picture. Selphie roared with laughter. Irvine did too, but his was more of a chuckle. Selphie was still finishing her food when Irvine put the camera back under the couch. When she was done, Selphie took the plates and gravy to the small kitchen in Irvine's dorm. She washed them and was putting them up when Irvine came into the room, dressed in his usual navy T-shirt and tan jeans. His hair was still hanging. Irvine smiled at her and she 'wapped' him the towel. He caught it and wriggled it from her hands. Placing it back on the counter, they walked out to go do something. Selphie nor Irvine had any ideas.
Irvine: We can go check on the ballroom...
Selphie: Yeah, OH! OH MY GOSH! I FORGOT TO DO THAT!
Irvine: What? What did you forget?
Selphie: I forgot to call Ruka and Kuma about the food! We have to call it in right now! Otherwise, we won't have food for the festival.
Irvine: Well, let's go!
Irvine picked her up and rushed through the halls to where there was a phone. Selphie dialed the number and Rynn picked it up on the other end.
Rynn: Hello! Thank you for calling the Star palace. Would you like to make a reservation?
Selphie: Rynn, it's me. I need to talk to Ruka or Kuma about tonight's festival! Are they there?
Rynn: I don't think so...lemme check.
Selphie: No, no ,no! We don't have time!
Rynn: Why don't we?
Selphie: The festival is tonight! Listen, I'll call Illasu and see where she's at. If she's close to Dollet, I'll send her. If, she's not then I'll get in the Ragnarok and drive there! Either way, WE NEED FOOD FROM THERE FOR TONIGHT! OK, I have to call Illasu so hold please! (dials number for Illasu's cell)
Cell-phone: HI! You've reached Illasu. I'm currently having an out-of-body experience, I'm somewhere with Rin, or I forgot my phone again! Anyway, if you'd like to try to direct connect to me please press the star key or just leave a message now.
Selphie jabbed the star key on the phone pad. The cell-phone made a weird noise and then Selphie heard the chocobo song as it looked for Illasu on it's personal GPS.
Cell-phone: We have located our master. She is headed east on Dollet Hwy. If you would like to have this cell-phone directly sent to her, please deposit one transport spell plus a 50 gil charge.
Outraged at Illasu for leaving her phone, she reached into Irvine's wallet and pulled out 50 gil. Placing it in the slot, she also took a spell card from his back pocket. She slipped it into the larger slot and the phone made a humming noise. Then Selphie could hear the ocean and Rin laughing in the background. Illasu notice her phone was clipped to her belt. She took it off and put it to her ear. This is what she heard...
Selphie: ILLASU!! TAKE YOUR PHONE WITH YOU!! ANYWAYYYY, I need you and Rin to go to Dollet. Can you do that?
Illasu: What for?
Rin: (laughing)Yes, Selphie we can do that...what? Why not?
Illasu: (laughing) Selphie, why do we 'need' to go there?
Selphie: I need you to get the food at the Star Palace!
Rin: Ruka and Kuma are home. I'll call Ruka and they can go and make it all. Then they can come to the dance with it and you can pay them Selphie. (Illasu in the background-Rin, GIVE IT BACK!)
Selphie: ARE YOU SURE!! YOU HAVE TO BE ABSOLUTELY...
Rin: Yes Selphie, I know. I will call my sister and have them do that for you. Here's Illasu...
Selphie: We don't have time! Call your sister and tell her to call me at Irvine dorm when she gets to the restaurant!
Rin: Ok, jeez! Bye!
Selphie: Bye!
Irvine: What was that all about?
Selphie: (lets out a giant sigh) Everything's fine now...ok, can we go back to your dorm?
Irvine: I guess...
Selphie: Oh, Irvy THANK YOU!
Irvine: I'm such a nice guy...
Selphie: Yes you are! Come here...
She walked over to him and kissed him. Irvine put his arms around her and they just stood there. Selphie put her head on his shirt and just let him hold her for a very long time. Finally, Selphie and Irvine started to go to his dorm.
*Rin and Illasu*
They had been just arrived and were playing in the surf when Selphie had called. Now, Illasu was sunning her self on the beach as Rin called his sister. She was all sprawled out and Rin came over with her phone. He dialed the number and lay beside her. His long, white pants were covered in the white sand. The top was fairly dry because they hadn't had time to go out farther. Illasu looked up at him and he leaned down and kissed her as Ruka picked up the phone.
Rin: Ruka?
Ruka: Rin? Oh my gosh! What are you up to?
Rin: Nothing really, listen. Selphie needs you and Kuma to make some food for the festival tonight. She said for you to call her when you got to the restaurant. Okay?
Ruka: Sure! Hey, you gotta call more often!
Rin: I know, oh got to go! I love you!
Ruka: I love you too, bye!
Rin: Bye!
Illasu: So, will there be food for tonight?
Rin: Hopefully...
Rin leaned down and kissed her again. She put her arms around his neck and he lay his head gently on her small stomach. She played with his hair as he started to fall asleep in the warm sun. Illasu looked at her phone and saw it was already 2:00. Rin got up and pulled her up as well. He walked out to the waters' edge and started walking out into the water. Illasu stopped short of when the water as up to her waist. Rin felt her stop and looked back at her.
Rin: What's the matter Illy?
Illasu: I don't swim good. When I was little I almost drowned and from then on I was never any good at swimming.
Rin: C'mon, I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you, I promise. Here, come here...
Illasu walked out to him. The water came up to her bra now. Rin got down a little so she could climb onto his back.
Rin: I'll give you a ride. Here, get on.
Illasu: I don't know Rin...
Rin: Kiss, (she kissed him) ok, now you trust me, right? So get on!
She hesitated a little before climbing onto his back. When she was on and he told her he was going to swim out, she held on tighter. He turned his head to kiss her before he went out any further. Then, he started walking. The water came up to her thighs then her bra again. Rin turned around and made sure she was ok still and went further. It cam up to her shoulders and she could feel Rin starting to swim underneath her. They weren't touching the ground any longer. Illasu tightened her grip around Rin and he started to choke. He tried to keep swimming and tell her but she couldn't understand him. He kicked towards the shore but slowly he went down into the water. Illasu was dunked over and over. She put a hand to hold her nose and she kicked herself to the surface. When she was above the water, she looked for Rin. He hadn't come up yet but she wouldn't leave him. Knowing how dangerous it would be for her to go down and look for him, she went down into the depths. It was total darkness.
*Selphie and Irvine*
Once again, they were back inside Irvine's dorm. Selphie plopped herself down beside the phone and stared at it.
Irvine: It's not gonna ring if you stare at it all day.
Selphie: Yes it will...(RING!) See! Hello?
Ruka: Yeah? Selphie? Rin said you needed some food. What do you need?
Selphie: Are you ready? Ok, I need 5 gallons of Clouded Pool, 10 gallons of Afternoon's Blood, LOTS of Air's Sound, 10 gallons of Silver Moon, Snowflake Canderoo's (crunchy, sweet, white cookie shaped like a snowflake), Icicle Horns (ice made into a flavored spiral-taste like banana and lemon) and Shiva's Treat (shaved ice that never melts unless it hits your tongue that is glittery in color and has a mysterious taste that just warms you up!)! After all, she's the honored guest tonight!
Ruka: Woah, what's going on tonight? That sure is a lot of food!
Selphie: Duh, the festival for Shiva! You and Kuma are welcome to come provided that you have the food! No, I'm just kidding. You can come even if none of it gets done!
Ruka: We make you our guarantee that we will have it ready and we'll be there for the dance! Ok, well I'll go get started and Kuma can shut the restaurant down for tonight. Ok, see ya tonight!
Selphie: Thanks, BYE! See?! They're so nice!
Irvine: Here's my part of what all that is gonna cost you.
He handed her 1000 gil. Selphie awed at it before shoving it back towards him.
Selphie: It was my fault I did not order it in advance. I will pay for it and the Garden will too. Cid gave me a lot of money for this particular festival. He really wanted to make this a 'smash hit'! It will be great! We need to go check on the room now, please!
Irvine: Ok, whatever. I just want to be with you today.
He walked over and put his arms around her waist. She hugged him back and they stood there for a long time, like usual.
*Shiro and Yugo*
They had been awake for awhile. But they had not left the bed, not once. The both of them just lay there, staring at the ceiling. Yugo was worried for Rin and was listening to the steady thrum of the rain. It was a down pour but it came down softly. Beating against the window, it sounded like an angel was crying from Heaven. Yugo would sometimes just shut his eyes and listen to it. Then he would look over at Shiro who was on her stomach, on top of the covers with her arms folded under her chin, watching the rain come down steadily. He put a hand on her back and she looked at him. Their eyes exchanged a few words and then Shiro would look away again. Yugo finally couldn't stand it. He threw the covers off of himself and lay beside her. He put his arms around her waist and his head on her shoulder. Shiro cocked her head, still looking at the rain. Yugo kissed her neck and watched the rain with her. Big, wet, clear tears coming from the heavens. It was already 4:30. They day seemed to click by even more slowly when Yugo noticed the overpowering tick-tock of Shiro's black and white clock.
MC: (Just a little note here-this happened after this next thing happens. So basically, I had to write this part backwards. I hope you're not confused!!)
*Rin and Illasu at around 3:00*
The ocean rocked her back and forth inside its' great big, dark stomach. Bright colored fish passed her and when she had been under for no more than 10 seconds, she had to kick back to the surface. Taking another breath, she tried to go down further. When she passed the coral rock that marked when she had gone up, she kicked downwards. Down and down she went ignoring her lungs that were burning fiercely. She pushed herself further and further, but her lungs gave a last effort to breathe and she had to open her mouth. Salt water rushed into her mouth. Her arms and legs began to give out and she was going in and out of the light filtering through the water. She started floating down towards the bottom and saw silver hair swishing around a lifeless body. She tried to kick over to it, hoping it wasn't another coral reef. She made out his long legs and his strong arms. They were, now, hanging lifeless as he floated in midair. She wanted to be there, to touch his skin for hope, hope that he would awaken and he would live. Finding the untapped energy Squall had made her aware of, she used the last bit of any air she had left and swim to him. Calling his name silently in the murky water, her hand grazed the skin of his hand. Then, just as she was content to be with him and leave this place, she fell. Fell deeper and deeper into darkness. She saw a dark shape squirm around and rise up. She knew that it was Rin. Happy that he was alive, she slowly let herself be taken by the overwhelming force to sleep. She knew the sleep meant never seeing him again but she couldn't do anything else, just slip away.
*Rin*
After he had felt her hand, he was jerked back to reality and went up for air. Then, seeing she had not come up, went directly back down. He swam for her life, not his. Pushing the darkness back and around him, he saw her long hair swarming over her pale, white face. Her arms floating upwards and falling back. Rin knew he had no time left. Her face held a smile and her eyes were in a sweet, twinkling sort of look. Rin swam down and surrounded her with his embrace. Pulling her towards the light of the surface, he came up holding her tightly. Frantically making his way towards the shore, Illasu's pale face remained the same. Rin carried her up and onto the shore. Her skin was cold and her arms were lifelessly laying beside her light body. Rin started to cry, crying out a river. He tried to bring her back with everything he had learned in health class. Mouth to mouth didn't work. Her lungs were full of water. He hugged her to his chest and rocked back and forth. His tears were heavy and ran over her face. He spied the phone on the bike and laid her down gently to retrieve it. The battery was dead. He threw the phone down int othe sand and screamed.
*Illasu*
She could feel warmth. Am I dead, she thought, is it over? Her eyes were heavy and did not seem to open. She didn't feel her stomach slowly rising and falling with breath. She had somehow forgotten how to breathe. All her thoughts were on Rin, every contour of his face, every strand of that beautiful silver hair and everything they had ever done together. Warmth on her lips, she could feel it. Illasu wondered what it was. Maybe a memory of his kisses. She kissed back but the warmth left. She could feel something foreign enter her body. It filled her with a new energy but she could still not move. Her eyes were now brightly white but would not open. Her arms and legs had given up as well. Feeling herself being pulled into something full of love and warmth, she knew she hadn't died. It was Rin. He was trying to get her to remember something. Stupid memory, she thought, what is it? The warmth escaped her. Feeling something gritty and warm, she started to remember. Breathe stupid, she thought, I said BREATHE! Her stomach moved very little but it was there.
*Rin and Illasu*
He looked at her again and just stared at her lifeless form. Crawling back over to where she lay, he placed his head gently on he heart. Crying still, he just closed his eyes, wishing he could die as well. His arm was gently laid across her waist. He lifted his head and moved the hair out of her face. Her eyes were open still and he ran his thumb over he cheek. He gritted his teeth and put his forehead to hers. Letting hot tears fall into her eyes, he felt a slow rise and fall. His eyes flashed open. Moving his hands back to her stomach, he gently placed it there. It was there. She was alive, barely. Slowly, her breaths were more drawn out. Soon she blinked into life. Her eyes were a misty color but they were still full of life. Rin was staring, breathless, into her eyes. Scared to breathe himself, he felt her slowly come into life again. Her stomachs' usual rhythm returned. Her arms were still lifeless and her legs seemed not to work. Illasu could see shadows and saw his soft figure over head, peering down into her face. Soon he came into focus and she found her arms as well. They wrapped themselves around his fair neck and warm sun rays found her face. She blinked a lot just trying to adjust to the light. Rin was crying still and hugging her tighter and she coughed. Rin held her away from himself to make sure she was okay. She barfed up greenish-blue colored water. Then she barfed up a deep red. More of that came. Rin let her get it all out but when she kept throwing blood up, he rushed to her side and made her settle down. She was gasping for air and trying to hold her composure. She was hugging her sides and breathing deeply. When she was sitting on her haunches, she started laughing a little. Tears were streaming down her face as well now. Rin put his hands up as the sky started to pour out the rain. He smiled and closed his eyes, letting it run over his face. He opened his mouth to get a taste. Illasu saw him and smiled. She got on her knees and put her mouth over his. He was on his haunches so she was taller than him for a moment. She kissed him longer and with more love than anything before that moment. Rin slowly wrapped his arms around her and put his hands under her shirt, onto her skin. She was still chilled but his warmth flowed into her, engulfing her in a pile of flames. He kissed her forehead and shoulders when she was hugging him.
Rin: I thought I'd lost you...
Illasu: I thought I'd lost you.
Rin: I'm sorry Illy. I shouldn't have...
Illasu: Shh, shh, it's ok. I was just glad you were alive. That's why, when I had no energy left from getting you awake, I just drifted down. I just wanted to know you were safe. I was scared of deep water but now I think I can do fine.
Rin: (laughs) We're still going to that festival right?
Illasu: Of course, although I don't know about this rain...
Rin just kissed her in response to this. Illasu needed that kiss. She needed every touch, every moment with him now. She was laying down on the sand again with Rin by her side when the sun finally disappeared over the horizon. Rin picked her up and set her on the bike because her legs still didn't work from the shock. She just hoped she could dance. She wanted this night to happen more than anything. Rin got the phone and their shirts. His soggy pants were sticking to her legs as they sped down the highway. Illasu's hair was fluttering on Rin's chest. It tickled immensely and he was laughing the whole way there. Her short shorts were riding up her butt though. That didn't help. Illasu had Rin slip on her wet shirt when they arrived back at the Garden. Rin parked his bike and they hopped off. Illasu waited for Rin to get off. She said she wanted to try to walk because she only had two hours to remember how to use her legs. She leaned on him and pretty much hobbled along. She felt really bad about slowing him down because she knew he was cold but he just smiled. That smile was the first thing that she had fallen in with, besides his hair and his eyes. By the time they arrived at the dorm, Illasu was almost walking normally. She'd trip every once in a while because a nerve froze and her leg went to sleep. The sound of an opening door never sounded so good. Illasu tripped over to the bed and lay in it, soaking wet. Rin lay on top of her, letting all his goodness and warmth share itself again. He kissed her again and again but finally knew he had to get up and get around.
Illasu: Come back here. You're warm and I like it...
Rin: (laughing) Selphie will be here soon. So, you better get off your butt and come here.
Illasu: You're dead meat when I get off this bed. Just watch me...
Rin: Silly Illy, I'm serious. Come here, and I'll help you get dried off.
Illasu: Rin, what makes you think I'm getting off this bed?
Rin came over and kissed her lips gently and then pulled away slowly in mid-kiss. He nodded towards the bathroom and she latched onto his jean pockets. She did this without him knowing and when he started walking, he didn't get very far. He heard a thump and saw she was on her knees, attached to his pockets. He picked her up and carried her. She smiled and drew herself up into a ball. They took showers, separately, but were in the same room. After, he sat on the couch with a towel and dried her off. She moved slightly when he needed her too. When he was done, he moved some strands of hair out of her face and kissed her again. Lots of kisses, she thought, please just give me lots of kisses. And he did, a lot of warm kisses. Then came that inevitable knock at the door. Selphie poked her head in and smiled. Illasu waved and Rin got up, squirming himself out from under her legs. He left with a kiss and hug from Illasu and a goodbye wave from Selphie. When he was down and around the corner of the hall, Selphie pointed the curling iron at Illasu.
Selphie: You're sharing every detail of what his wet clothes were about.
Illasu: No, Selphie, I don't want to. It was a thing that went from great to horrid in a matter of seconds. And I don't want to re-live it, okay?
Selphie: Jeez, that bad huh? Well, I won't make you share. Okay, let's get started! AHHH!!
Illasu: What?
Selphie: Your face...you cried...
Illasu: So? Oh, the redness?
Selphie: Yes!
Selphie rushed in and began her magic. Before they did anything, they brushed their teeth twice, so for 6 minutes. Then came the hair. They first put Illasu's hair up in a high ponytail and pulled little strands from it. Then Illasu took the mirror and placed the sparkly booby pins in. Selphie put the curlers in Illasu's thick hair and let them do their job while she also curled the little strands. Selphie was amazing with a curling iron. They weren't to curly or anything, just perfect. The curlers were done after five minutes and Selphie took them out one by one, spray the curls so they'd stay in. The rain on the window was soothing but Selphie slipped in a CD. The stereo wasn't far away, within a leg reach, so she pulled open the case and used her feet to operate the player while she finished Illasu's hair. When they were done, which took about 15 minutes, they started on Selphie's hair and Illasu's poor eyes. Selphie did her own hair while she instructed Illasu what to do. Luckily, Selphie had brought a holy and a water with her and that worked. Illasu's eyes looked great. When Selphie was done, she helped Illasu slip into the long white dress. It was still a little long. Illasu grabbed a few extra sparkly bobby pins and pinned it up a little. It looked neater and it made where she didn't trip over it. She helped Selphie get into her and then they kneeled on the floor in the living room where the big pad of paper was with their make-up concoctions. Selphie glanced at the clock. It was almost 6pm. She panicked a little. Then a knock came at the door. Selphie was almost done with her makeup. They knocked again and Selphie told them to come in. It was Ruka and Kuma! They had the food set up and everything already. The girls from the Garden committee were there to report that the ballroom was spectacular, the snow was slowly falling and the dining room looked absolutely magnificent. They were dismissed by Selphie. Illasu had to finish her eye shadow only. Let's see, mascara, lipstick, blush and, Illasu thought to herself, ...eye shadow. Blue with smeared green, Selphie looked and it was perfect. Ruka and Kuma loved it to. Kuma was eyeing Illasu's dress and her shoes. Selphie started on Illasu.
Selphie: White powder...where are you... AH! There you are.
Selphie smeared it on like before. Illasu held the mirror while she worked. She wanted to try to do it on her own next time.
Selphie: Ok, now the goldy-shadow stuff...there it is. Ruka, can you hand me that thingy there? Yeah, that one. Thanks!
Selphie applied a little much and so she had to dab a little off, trying to even it out. Time was almost over for them. They were supposed to stop at 6:30. It was 6:15 now. Selphie went for the mascara, applied it, and moved onto a little surprise blush. It mad Illasu look wonderful since she had pale skin. The white powder didn't rub off either. Then Illasu did her lipstick because Selphie had to strap on her shoes. They were...unique shoes. Like an Amazonian-gladiator shoe with the tie-up the legs, the were really neat. They ended in a heeled shoe but it was a crazy heel. It had a horse head carved into the hollow part of the shoe so when you looked straight at the shoe, you saw a horse head. They were neat, but they looked painful to Illasu. She eyed her diamond shoes and smiled. Strapping them on, Selphie and Ruka helped her with the earrings. She was like an angel had descended down, just for tonight. The three friends stared at her lovely form and precious face. She really was a beauty when she got dressed up. Selphie was just as beautiful but in her own way. The four walked out, dressed to the nines, to the ballroom. The girls and boys were on separate balconies and would enter when announced as a couple, the girl going through one entrance, the boy through the other. Shiva would be there to greet them each, one by one. They hoped the boys were ready.
*The guys in the dorm at six o'clock*
An hour had gone by and the boys were pretty much ready except for Yugo and Rin. Yugo was still getting his hair tamed while Rin was freaking out about asking her. He was overly happy, that was his problem, Yugo thought. When 6:00 did roll around, everyone seemed to be ready. Squall in his See D uniform, Zell in a suit top with khakis (his hair is combed down on the sides!), Rin and Yugo in their shirts and pants, and finally came Irvine. His hair was loose and flowing. It was soft and trimmed. His clothes were defiantly different. He had on the same shoes as Rin, semi-baggy khakis, and a dark green shirt that had buttoned sleeves at the end. On his shirt, he had the white rose top pinned to it. Squall gave the guys theirs and they each pinned the on. The very cute group walked out of the dorm and Squall locked the door. He was smiling. Then he remembered that Rinoa wouldn't arrive till later. He pulled Zell back to remind him and Zell didn't seem phased. Apparently, another girl that found out and had asked Zell if she could accompany him until Quistis arrived. So, he had naturally agreed. Here, Squall hit him in the back of his head.
Zell: What was that for?! Quistis won't be here for awhile stupid!
Squall: Do you not get anything about relationships?
Zell: What's there to get? I love her and that's all she says she needs to know!
Squall: Trust me my friend...they're girls. They just say that to make us feel better. Anyway, just be careful.
Zell: (salutes as they approach the ballroom) Yes, sir!
Squall: If you do that one more time, I'll hit you again! Woah...it's beautiful.
Irvine: We did a great job, didn't we Rin?
Rin: Of course!
They walked onto the balcony and tried to see their girlfriends through the screens. All they got were shadows.
*Shiro and Kuro*
Everything was ready. Shiro was dressed and on her way to the ballroom. Rinoa and Quistis were ready. Quistis had lost all heart though and looked horrible. She was pretty in her dress, but her expression made it all look horrid. Rinoa was trying to look horrible but it was hard. Kuro got her gun and when the lights all went out, Kuro led the two silently through the halls. They arrived, unseen, at the balcony opposite the giant ballroom containing the giant staircase. Shiva's throne was located in the center of the staircase at the bottom. The balconies' entrances were open now and Kuro set the gun on the stand. She had a float spell cast on her gun aiming at Rinoa and Quistis so she could just pull the trigger. Setting her sights on the door ways, she found Shiro. She turned on her radio and they talked a little until Cid announced the arrival of Shiva. Then all went silent and a bright, white flash of light appeared in the middle of the ballroom. Shiva stepped from the light and snow followed shortly. A cold wind rushed through the room as she smiled at the pleasant sight. She took her seat and the couples got ready. Kuro turned on the radio in the dining room. She could hear nothing because it was empty. She set her sights to follow her targets. When the first couple was announced, Kuro lost her breath. There, walking out to meet a gorgeous Rin was a white angel. She was hard to see until the crowd of girls parted. Then Illasu nervously walked out, holding a crown in her hands. Kuro saw Rin and let the trigger go for a moment. They walked down the stair case and music started playing. A sweet, slow melody followed her steps down the stairs. Rin watched her with a giant smile. He looked refined even though he was in khakis. Shiva bowed her head to them and Illasu placed the crown on her head with a giant sweeping bow. Shiva said a silent word to her and Illasu and Rin walked out into the vast white snow, hand in hand.
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It's so beautiful in my head. I wish you people could see it. This story has taken a turn of genre's. it was originally a comedy but has evolved into more of a romantic/drama thing. Oh well, I like to write it. I don't want it to end but three more chapters and then it's over. this is the second longest chapter at 16 pages on MW. Well, it's almost Inuyasha time, so bye bye. Most of you probably aren't reading this anymore so please R&R for those that are. See you next chapter!