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Circle of Heart
Chapter 2: Finding the Heart ***
"Good Morning Seifer!"
Seifer opened his eyes and saw a dizzyingly bright light hovering above his head. The blonde vaguely recognized the kind, keen voice.
"Dr. Kadowaki?" Seifer asked tiredly, flinching as he heard the creakiness in his voice.
Dr. Kadowaki bent down and smiled maternally at her patient.
"What am I doing here?" He groaned, putting a cool hand on his aching forehead.
Dr. Kadowaki placed her arms on her hips, "Seifer! You're in an infirmary? What do you think you're here for? To eat your lunch?"
Seifer smiled weakly, knowing how stupid his question must have sounded. "Let me rephrase that. How did I end up being here?" Seifer asked, staring at a crack on the ceiling.
Dr. Kadowaki pointed to a nearby chair, where apparently someone was taking a nap, "You should thank Vahn. He found you beaten up and looking like a raw hamburger."
"Eh?" Seifer grunted as his eyes flicked to where the doctor was pointing. Staring hard at the teenager resting on the chair, he was welcomed by faint recognition. 'That hair! His face looks familiar. Where have I seen him?'
"Vahn? Vahn dear.wake up!" Dr. Kadowaki said as she gently shook the hazel haired teen. But Vahn barely stirred. The doctor shook harder this time, "Vahn! Wake up! HELLOO?! Darn you! Come on. wake!" But Vahn remained motionless. Dr. Kadowaki lost her patience and slapped Vahn hard on the back.
"AAAHH!" Vahn yelped as he jumped out of the seat.
Seifer hid his head painfully in between the pillows due to how loud Vahn's voice was.
The doctor on the other hand just stood calmly, fidgeting slightly.
Vahn opened his eyes innocently and asked, "Huh? Oh! Doctor Kadowaki! Is Seifer awake ye-"
Vahn gaped at Seifer who in turn gawked back at him. Seifer recognized that gaze. 'Those eyes! I have seen them before, but where?!'
"So were you the one who found me?" Seifer asked in a cold tone.
Vahn's spine slightly shivered from Seifer's frosty tone. After all he wasn't expecting iciness, since they were childhood friends. 'He must've forgot who I am!' Vahn thought, slightly hurt. "Yes, I was the one," Vahn said sternly, "Are you alright now?"
"I could have handled that situation myself, thank you. If I needed your help, I'd call for you," Seifer spat ungratefully.
"SEIFER! Be nice!" The good doctor interrupted. The blonde gave her a 'I'll handle this' stare. Dr. Kadowaki sweatdropped, and cleared her throat significantly, "I'll be outside. Holler if you need anything." After that, the lady in white exited the room.
"So. Vahn, I've been wondering, how were you able to find me?"
Vahn squirmed, knowing how stupid his answer was, "Well.I kinda.got lost in Balamb and it so happens.I found you in an alley."
Seifer was forcing himself not to laugh, 'Are you kidding? Get lost in Balamb? Hyne, even a tourist can find his way out!'
Vahn blushed, knowing how dim he must have seemed.
Seifer choked back another laugh, knowing that he'd only make the poor kid more embarrassed. While looking at a humiliated teenager, Seifer began to think, 'Hey! This kid's not that bad. He reminds me of Zell.' Seifer's mind stopped as he focused on Zell Dincht. Ever since he had returned, he never had the courage to tell how much he liked the martial artist.
"Um.Seifer? You okay?" Vahn asked with concern in his voice, "You're turning red."
Seifer shook his head, "Huh?! Oh! Of course, I wa-"
"SEIFER!"
Both guys turned to stare at the door as a large dark man and a silver- haired girl with an eye patch burst in. "Seifer!" the big oaf shouted ecstatically in Seifer's ear.
"Raijin! Fujin! Please! The patient has to rest," said Dr. Kadowaki rebuking the two intruders hovering near the doorway.
Seifer laughed cheekily, "It's alright doctor. I can take care of myself in this company."
Dr. Kadowaki scowled at Seifer as she exited the small, boring, and very white room. Vahn just kept silent, 'These two didn't even notice me!'
"Seifer!? Are you alright, ya know?" asked Raijin brutally shaking Seifer's shoulders back and forth, making the blonde dizzy.
"SPEAK!" Fujin bellowed.
Seifer managed to loosen Raijin's grip as he sat up properly to relate his experience, "I'm fine! Just perfect! Who you think I am? A coward?! Like that Chicken-wuss?" The two visitors laughed at Seifer's remark but Vahn, still listening in, found it rather insulting.
"By the way, this guy's Vahn. He found me and brought me here. Like I needed his help anyway," Seifer snickered as he gestured to Vahn.
Both of them turned their direction to Vahn who was sitting in an uncomfortably. 'Hyne! He's cute as hell!' Raijin thought as he surveyed Vahn from head to toe.
"Uh.Hi?" Vahn said, quite nervous since he believed himself to be surrounded by a bunch of bullies.
Raijin smiled cheerily, "Hey! I'm Raijin, ya know. And this here's Fujin, ya know," introduced Raijin as he slapped Fujin hard on her back.
Seifer chuckled while Vahn giggled at Fujin who was fuming.
"So Raijin, how'd you know I was here? I doubt Dr. Kadowaki would blab it to everyone," Seifer asked Raijin.
Raijin turned his attention back to Seifer. "Well, Instructor Trepe like told us, ya know. So as soon as we heard, we came here as fast as we could ya know," Raijin explained. Fujin just gave a slow nod.
'What's with the "ya know"?' Vahn though to himself, 'Wait! Did he just say Instructor Trepe? Holy Shit! I'm gonna get a whomping!' Vahn's face instantly paled.
Fujin noticed the expression on Vahn's face, "ALRIGHT?" said she.
Both guys stared at Vahn, shocked. "Yo Vahn! Anything wrong?" Seifer asked, alarmed at the rapid change of color.
Vahn stood up and mumbled, "I'm sorry. But I remembered I need to have a word with Instructor Trepe."
'Hope it isn't anything serious.' Raijin thought as he saw Vahn scurry out the door.
Dr. Kadowaki went in, "Anything wrong? I saw Vahn run away a moment ago." She glanced severely at the three. "You didn't scare him away, did you?"
"He said he had business with Quistis," Seifer explained.
"I see," Dr. Kadowaki said as she put a tray of food on a nearby table.
"Say Doctor, can you tell me about Vahn?" Seifer asked crossing his arms, his emerald eyes darkening. Dr. Kadowaki raised her eyebrows inquisitively as Raijin felt his heart dance with joy.
***
"Oh man!" Vahn yelled as he raced through the garden's halls looking for Quistis. The coffee haired teenager dodged many students as he mentally prayed for forgiveness.
Vahn screeched to a halt as he found Instructor Trepe in the cafeteria, sitting together with Squall and the others. 'Hyne! More of them!' Vahn breathed deeply as he gathered up courage, "I can do this, I can do this, I can do this." Halfway through the cafeteria he halted in fear, "Who am I kidding? I can't do this!"
"Vahn?"
Vahn's heart raced as he heard a familiar voice, "Instructor?"
Quistis raised her eyebrows, "Of course! By now you should know my voice. What brings you here?" Everyone stared at the two except Zell, who was busy devouring hotdogs.
"I apologize for not showing up last night for my training, I am ready and willing to take on any punishment I deserve." He said submissively.
Quistis smiled, "It's alright Vahn. I heard what happened to Seifer." This time everyone's interest was focused on the conversation. Even Zell stopped eating as he heard Seifer's name. "You may go now," Quistis said, dismissing Vahn and turning back to her friends.
Vahn nearly wept with relief as he walked back to the infirmary to talk to Seifer again.
Meanwhile.
"Yo Quistis! What's this about Seifer?" Zell abruptly asked.
Quistis ignored his question as she finished her orange juice.
"Quistis! Zell asked you a question!" Squall hissed, using his commander- like tone.
Selphie whined, shooting Quistis with pleading puppy-dog eyes. "Aw c'mon Quistis! Tell or you're a meanie!"
Irvine joined the conversation casually, "Spill the beans Quisty."
Instructor Trepe shook her head, "I promised the headmaster I wouldn't tell."
"We won't tell anyone! PROMISE!" Selphie replied, bouncing up and down on her chair. "Don't you trust us?"
"Well okay." Quistis agreed reluctantly. "Don't breathe a word about this to anyone."
***
Dr. Kadowaki stared at the window, gaze fixed on the butterflies fluttering about the plants. "Vahn came here a month ago, just like the three of you. He doesn't speak much of his childhood. Because both of his parents supposedly died when he was little, we had the idea that he was an orphan. But even then, he still refused to tell us anything about his life. That would make anyone depressed and angry, but not Vahn. Actually, Vahn's pretty happy and energetic most of the time, like a male version of Selphie," Dr. Kadowaki chuckled.
Raijin smiled but quickly bit his lip when he saw both Seifer and Fujin staring at him, eyebrows arched.
"Anyway, it's strange why a person like Vahn has so little friends. I mean, you'd think anyone like him would be popular," the doctor continued thoughtfully. "He's quite attractive, that child."
Raijin choked, and had to use all of his willpower to not cough.
Laying his hands on his lap, Seifer murmured, 'Poor guy. No friends. And to think I was rude awhile back.'
"PITY!" Fujin sighed.
Raijin thought to himself as he hung his head, 'I can't imagine that a cute guy like Vahn doesn't have much friends.Hold on! Did I just say cute? CUTE? No no.maybe fair looking.but CUTE?!'
***
"-so that's why Seifer is in the infirmary. Apparently Dr. Kadowaki gave him a few elixirs so he'll be fine. He's scheduled to come out later this afternoon."
Zell couldn't imagine how Seifer felt. All his dignity flushed down the toilet. 'I think I'll visit him. Even though he's a complete asshole, he still needs comforting.'
"This incident will be revealed sometime later. Knowing how the students feel about Seifer, this will plague Balamb," Irvine explained fixing his hat.
"I'm afraid you're right but there's nothing we can do," said Quistis as she stood up. "I believe this conversation is finished."
The group watched her leave. "Well.Me and Irvy are heading towards the quad. See you later," Selphie spoke softly as she and Irvine walked out of the bright cafeteria holding hands.
Squall drank the remains of his soda as Zell stood up. "How about you? Where you going Zell?" Squall asked the blonde.
Zell smiled uneasily, "I'm.gonna visit Seifer."
Squall raised his eyebrows but then grinned, "Give my regards."
Zell walked out of the cafeteria as Squall began to stand up. 'Why the hell was he smiling?' the blonde scratched his head.
***
Vahn entered the infirmary to check on Seifer again, "Seifer? You still in here?"
"C'mon in Vahn!" The brown haired teenager entered Seifer's room and gave a quick look around, "Where's Raijin and Fujin?" He asked, then quickly realized theobvious, "Oh! They had classes. So were you able to solve your problem with Quistis?"
"Quistis? You mean Instructor Trepe? Oh yes, it's fine now."
Seifer gave a sly smile, "You don't like her do you?"
Vahn surprised turned bright red, "O...Of course not!" Seifer laughed at Vahn's crimson face. "How about you Seifer? Do you like anyone?"
Seifer hugged his knees ready to answer when both men heard small knock from the door. "Come in!"
The door creaked slowly as a familiar head appeared. "Seifer?" Zell called out softly.
Seifer held his breath, 'Zell? What's he doing here? Okay, Seifer be nice!' "What do you want?" Seifer snarled, baring his pearly teeth, 'Wrong move Almasy, you dolt!'
The tattooed blonde closed the door, "I just came to see if you were doing alright," Zell explained.
"I was a moment ago.until YOU came along!" Seifer said angrily.
Vahn just watched the scene taking place with mild apprehension.
"Look! I was just trying to be nice!" Zell said apparently angry.
"No one needs you Chicken-wuss!"
"LOOK! I CAME HERE IN A FRIENDLY WAY AND YOU JUST HAD TO RESPOND WITH THAT ATTITUDE! IF YOU HATE ME SO MUCH, WHY DON'T YOU JUST KILL ME?! THAT WOULD PROBABLY MAKE YOU HAPPIER! IT'S A BAD THING THOSE THUGS DIDN'T FINISH YOU OFF!!" Zell yelled at Seifer as he slammed the door shut.
There was a brief period of silence as Zell's footsteps echoed away.
Seifer started contemplating what had just happened, "I don't hate you Zell." he muttered.
"Seifer." Vahn encouraged. "It's oka-"
"Leave me alone!" Seifer snapped.
"Seifer.please," Vahn tried reasonably.
"I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE! HOW HARD IS THAT FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND? YOU'RE AN IDOT! THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS! NOW LEAVE ME BE!!" Seifer shouted, his face contorted in rage.
Vahn was on the brink of tears as he hastily exited the room. Seifer slammed his fist on the bed as he screamed his frustration out.
Dr. Kadowaki came in and held out Seifer's Hyperion, "Okay, Seifer. I was just about to let you out, but I think you're in no shape to go out if you're in that mood, mister!"
Seifer merely growled and Dr. Kadowaki reluctantly handed Seifer's gunblade back to him.
"You're free to go. Just remember no excessive training for the next few days."
Seifer snatched Hyperion quickly as he walked out of the room. The scarred blonde walked through the halls of Balamb ignoring the stares of all the students.
'STOP STARING!' Seifer wanted to yell, 'Hyne! I've got to get outta here!'
"TRAITOR!"
Seifer stopped at the sudden comment directed at him. The bully turned around and faced Garreth Baster. He was probably the most arrogant person in all of Balamb. This guy could irritate even the most kind of hearts. Even Selphie HATED him.
"SAY THAT AGAIN BASTARD!" Seifer threatened as he held out Hyperion.
"You don't belong here TRAITOR!" Garreth repeated as he held out his one- handed axe, Diedre. Both were ready to rip each other's throats out when a famous couple arrived. Selphie and Irvine walked in, hand-in-hand and gaped at the scene unfolding in front of them.
"HEY! Break it off! Seifer! Garreth!" Irvine called as he grabbed Garreth from behind and held him back.
"Seifer! What's this about?" Selphie asked, brown curls flopping as she pouted, obviously pissed.
"He called me a traitor!" Seifer muttered.
The crowds interest was piqued, since student fights were rare except in the training area. "Baster! Report to the Headmaster's Office! Seifer! Go to bed. You really need your rest," Selphie ordered firmly.
As Irvine and Selphie led Garreth to the Headmasters, Seifer walked back to his dorm, furious. He then collapsed on his bed, conscience in pieces, "Man! I messed up today! Zell, Vahn forgive me." He drifted off to sleep, and new nightmares came up to greet him.
A/N: Like it? Review please! Sorry it took me so long to do this! I'm just really bust! Anyway! Please review! Thank you SP for you constant supervision. But don't get me wrong! I'm still mad at you!
Circle of Heart
Chapter 2: Finding the Heart ***
"Good Morning Seifer!"
Seifer opened his eyes and saw a dizzyingly bright light hovering above his head. The blonde vaguely recognized the kind, keen voice.
"Dr. Kadowaki?" Seifer asked tiredly, flinching as he heard the creakiness in his voice.
Dr. Kadowaki bent down and smiled maternally at her patient.
"What am I doing here?" He groaned, putting a cool hand on his aching forehead.
Dr. Kadowaki placed her arms on her hips, "Seifer! You're in an infirmary? What do you think you're here for? To eat your lunch?"
Seifer smiled weakly, knowing how stupid his question must have sounded. "Let me rephrase that. How did I end up being here?" Seifer asked, staring at a crack on the ceiling.
Dr. Kadowaki pointed to a nearby chair, where apparently someone was taking a nap, "You should thank Vahn. He found you beaten up and looking like a raw hamburger."
"Eh?" Seifer grunted as his eyes flicked to where the doctor was pointing. Staring hard at the teenager resting on the chair, he was welcomed by faint recognition. 'That hair! His face looks familiar. Where have I seen him?'
"Vahn? Vahn dear.wake up!" Dr. Kadowaki said as she gently shook the hazel haired teen. But Vahn barely stirred. The doctor shook harder this time, "Vahn! Wake up! HELLOO?! Darn you! Come on. wake!" But Vahn remained motionless. Dr. Kadowaki lost her patience and slapped Vahn hard on the back.
"AAAHH!" Vahn yelped as he jumped out of the seat.
Seifer hid his head painfully in between the pillows due to how loud Vahn's voice was.
The doctor on the other hand just stood calmly, fidgeting slightly.
Vahn opened his eyes innocently and asked, "Huh? Oh! Doctor Kadowaki! Is Seifer awake ye-"
Vahn gaped at Seifer who in turn gawked back at him. Seifer recognized that gaze. 'Those eyes! I have seen them before, but where?!'
"So were you the one who found me?" Seifer asked in a cold tone.
Vahn's spine slightly shivered from Seifer's frosty tone. After all he wasn't expecting iciness, since they were childhood friends. 'He must've forgot who I am!' Vahn thought, slightly hurt. "Yes, I was the one," Vahn said sternly, "Are you alright now?"
"I could have handled that situation myself, thank you. If I needed your help, I'd call for you," Seifer spat ungratefully.
"SEIFER! Be nice!" The good doctor interrupted. The blonde gave her a 'I'll handle this' stare. Dr. Kadowaki sweatdropped, and cleared her throat significantly, "I'll be outside. Holler if you need anything." After that, the lady in white exited the room.
"So. Vahn, I've been wondering, how were you able to find me?"
Vahn squirmed, knowing how stupid his answer was, "Well.I kinda.got lost in Balamb and it so happens.I found you in an alley."
Seifer was forcing himself not to laugh, 'Are you kidding? Get lost in Balamb? Hyne, even a tourist can find his way out!'
Vahn blushed, knowing how dim he must have seemed.
Seifer choked back another laugh, knowing that he'd only make the poor kid more embarrassed. While looking at a humiliated teenager, Seifer began to think, 'Hey! This kid's not that bad. He reminds me of Zell.' Seifer's mind stopped as he focused on Zell Dincht. Ever since he had returned, he never had the courage to tell how much he liked the martial artist.
"Um.Seifer? You okay?" Vahn asked with concern in his voice, "You're turning red."
Seifer shook his head, "Huh?! Oh! Of course, I wa-"
"SEIFER!"
Both guys turned to stare at the door as a large dark man and a silver- haired girl with an eye patch burst in. "Seifer!" the big oaf shouted ecstatically in Seifer's ear.
"Raijin! Fujin! Please! The patient has to rest," said Dr. Kadowaki rebuking the two intruders hovering near the doorway.
Seifer laughed cheekily, "It's alright doctor. I can take care of myself in this company."
Dr. Kadowaki scowled at Seifer as she exited the small, boring, and very white room. Vahn just kept silent, 'These two didn't even notice me!'
"Seifer!? Are you alright, ya know?" asked Raijin brutally shaking Seifer's shoulders back and forth, making the blonde dizzy.
"SPEAK!" Fujin bellowed.
Seifer managed to loosen Raijin's grip as he sat up properly to relate his experience, "I'm fine! Just perfect! Who you think I am? A coward?! Like that Chicken-wuss?" The two visitors laughed at Seifer's remark but Vahn, still listening in, found it rather insulting.
"By the way, this guy's Vahn. He found me and brought me here. Like I needed his help anyway," Seifer snickered as he gestured to Vahn.
Both of them turned their direction to Vahn who was sitting in an uncomfortably. 'Hyne! He's cute as hell!' Raijin thought as he surveyed Vahn from head to toe.
"Uh.Hi?" Vahn said, quite nervous since he believed himself to be surrounded by a bunch of bullies.
Raijin smiled cheerily, "Hey! I'm Raijin, ya know. And this here's Fujin, ya know," introduced Raijin as he slapped Fujin hard on her back.
Seifer chuckled while Vahn giggled at Fujin who was fuming.
"So Raijin, how'd you know I was here? I doubt Dr. Kadowaki would blab it to everyone," Seifer asked Raijin.
Raijin turned his attention back to Seifer. "Well, Instructor Trepe like told us, ya know. So as soon as we heard, we came here as fast as we could ya know," Raijin explained. Fujin just gave a slow nod.
'What's with the "ya know"?' Vahn though to himself, 'Wait! Did he just say Instructor Trepe? Holy Shit! I'm gonna get a whomping!' Vahn's face instantly paled.
Fujin noticed the expression on Vahn's face, "ALRIGHT?" said she.
Both guys stared at Vahn, shocked. "Yo Vahn! Anything wrong?" Seifer asked, alarmed at the rapid change of color.
Vahn stood up and mumbled, "I'm sorry. But I remembered I need to have a word with Instructor Trepe."
'Hope it isn't anything serious.' Raijin thought as he saw Vahn scurry out the door.
Dr. Kadowaki went in, "Anything wrong? I saw Vahn run away a moment ago." She glanced severely at the three. "You didn't scare him away, did you?"
"He said he had business with Quistis," Seifer explained.
"I see," Dr. Kadowaki said as she put a tray of food on a nearby table.
"Say Doctor, can you tell me about Vahn?" Seifer asked crossing his arms, his emerald eyes darkening. Dr. Kadowaki raised her eyebrows inquisitively as Raijin felt his heart dance with joy.
***
"Oh man!" Vahn yelled as he raced through the garden's halls looking for Quistis. The coffee haired teenager dodged many students as he mentally prayed for forgiveness.
Vahn screeched to a halt as he found Instructor Trepe in the cafeteria, sitting together with Squall and the others. 'Hyne! More of them!' Vahn breathed deeply as he gathered up courage, "I can do this, I can do this, I can do this." Halfway through the cafeteria he halted in fear, "Who am I kidding? I can't do this!"
"Vahn?"
Vahn's heart raced as he heard a familiar voice, "Instructor?"
Quistis raised her eyebrows, "Of course! By now you should know my voice. What brings you here?" Everyone stared at the two except Zell, who was busy devouring hotdogs.
"I apologize for not showing up last night for my training, I am ready and willing to take on any punishment I deserve." He said submissively.
Quistis smiled, "It's alright Vahn. I heard what happened to Seifer." This time everyone's interest was focused on the conversation. Even Zell stopped eating as he heard Seifer's name. "You may go now," Quistis said, dismissing Vahn and turning back to her friends.
Vahn nearly wept with relief as he walked back to the infirmary to talk to Seifer again.
Meanwhile.
"Yo Quistis! What's this about Seifer?" Zell abruptly asked.
Quistis ignored his question as she finished her orange juice.
"Quistis! Zell asked you a question!" Squall hissed, using his commander- like tone.
Selphie whined, shooting Quistis with pleading puppy-dog eyes. "Aw c'mon Quistis! Tell or you're a meanie!"
Irvine joined the conversation casually, "Spill the beans Quisty."
Instructor Trepe shook her head, "I promised the headmaster I wouldn't tell."
"We won't tell anyone! PROMISE!" Selphie replied, bouncing up and down on her chair. "Don't you trust us?"
"Well okay." Quistis agreed reluctantly. "Don't breathe a word about this to anyone."
***
Dr. Kadowaki stared at the window, gaze fixed on the butterflies fluttering about the plants. "Vahn came here a month ago, just like the three of you. He doesn't speak much of his childhood. Because both of his parents supposedly died when he was little, we had the idea that he was an orphan. But even then, he still refused to tell us anything about his life. That would make anyone depressed and angry, but not Vahn. Actually, Vahn's pretty happy and energetic most of the time, like a male version of Selphie," Dr. Kadowaki chuckled.
Raijin smiled but quickly bit his lip when he saw both Seifer and Fujin staring at him, eyebrows arched.
"Anyway, it's strange why a person like Vahn has so little friends. I mean, you'd think anyone like him would be popular," the doctor continued thoughtfully. "He's quite attractive, that child."
Raijin choked, and had to use all of his willpower to not cough.
Laying his hands on his lap, Seifer murmured, 'Poor guy. No friends. And to think I was rude awhile back.'
"PITY!" Fujin sighed.
Raijin thought to himself as he hung his head, 'I can't imagine that a cute guy like Vahn doesn't have much friends.Hold on! Did I just say cute? CUTE? No no.maybe fair looking.but CUTE?!'
***
"-so that's why Seifer is in the infirmary. Apparently Dr. Kadowaki gave him a few elixirs so he'll be fine. He's scheduled to come out later this afternoon."
Zell couldn't imagine how Seifer felt. All his dignity flushed down the toilet. 'I think I'll visit him. Even though he's a complete asshole, he still needs comforting.'
"This incident will be revealed sometime later. Knowing how the students feel about Seifer, this will plague Balamb," Irvine explained fixing his hat.
"I'm afraid you're right but there's nothing we can do," said Quistis as she stood up. "I believe this conversation is finished."
The group watched her leave. "Well.Me and Irvy are heading towards the quad. See you later," Selphie spoke softly as she and Irvine walked out of the bright cafeteria holding hands.
Squall drank the remains of his soda as Zell stood up. "How about you? Where you going Zell?" Squall asked the blonde.
Zell smiled uneasily, "I'm.gonna visit Seifer."
Squall raised his eyebrows but then grinned, "Give my regards."
Zell walked out of the cafeteria as Squall began to stand up. 'Why the hell was he smiling?' the blonde scratched his head.
***
Vahn entered the infirmary to check on Seifer again, "Seifer? You still in here?"
"C'mon in Vahn!" The brown haired teenager entered Seifer's room and gave a quick look around, "Where's Raijin and Fujin?" He asked, then quickly realized theobvious, "Oh! They had classes. So were you able to solve your problem with Quistis?"
"Quistis? You mean Instructor Trepe? Oh yes, it's fine now."
Seifer gave a sly smile, "You don't like her do you?"
Vahn surprised turned bright red, "O...Of course not!" Seifer laughed at Vahn's crimson face. "How about you Seifer? Do you like anyone?"
Seifer hugged his knees ready to answer when both men heard small knock from the door. "Come in!"
The door creaked slowly as a familiar head appeared. "Seifer?" Zell called out softly.
Seifer held his breath, 'Zell? What's he doing here? Okay, Seifer be nice!' "What do you want?" Seifer snarled, baring his pearly teeth, 'Wrong move Almasy, you dolt!'
The tattooed blonde closed the door, "I just came to see if you were doing alright," Zell explained.
"I was a moment ago.until YOU came along!" Seifer said angrily.
Vahn just watched the scene taking place with mild apprehension.
"Look! I was just trying to be nice!" Zell said apparently angry.
"No one needs you Chicken-wuss!"
"LOOK! I CAME HERE IN A FRIENDLY WAY AND YOU JUST HAD TO RESPOND WITH THAT ATTITUDE! IF YOU HATE ME SO MUCH, WHY DON'T YOU JUST KILL ME?! THAT WOULD PROBABLY MAKE YOU HAPPIER! IT'S A BAD THING THOSE THUGS DIDN'T FINISH YOU OFF!!" Zell yelled at Seifer as he slammed the door shut.
There was a brief period of silence as Zell's footsteps echoed away.
Seifer started contemplating what had just happened, "I don't hate you Zell." he muttered.
"Seifer." Vahn encouraged. "It's oka-"
"Leave me alone!" Seifer snapped.
"Seifer.please," Vahn tried reasonably.
"I SAID LEAVE ME ALONE! HOW HARD IS THAT FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND? YOU'RE AN IDOT! THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE NO FRIENDS! NOW LEAVE ME BE!!" Seifer shouted, his face contorted in rage.
Vahn was on the brink of tears as he hastily exited the room. Seifer slammed his fist on the bed as he screamed his frustration out.
Dr. Kadowaki came in and held out Seifer's Hyperion, "Okay, Seifer. I was just about to let you out, but I think you're in no shape to go out if you're in that mood, mister!"
Seifer merely growled and Dr. Kadowaki reluctantly handed Seifer's gunblade back to him.
"You're free to go. Just remember no excessive training for the next few days."
Seifer snatched Hyperion quickly as he walked out of the room. The scarred blonde walked through the halls of Balamb ignoring the stares of all the students.
'STOP STARING!' Seifer wanted to yell, 'Hyne! I've got to get outta here!'
"TRAITOR!"
Seifer stopped at the sudden comment directed at him. The bully turned around and faced Garreth Baster. He was probably the most arrogant person in all of Balamb. This guy could irritate even the most kind of hearts. Even Selphie HATED him.
"SAY THAT AGAIN BASTARD!" Seifer threatened as he held out Hyperion.
"You don't belong here TRAITOR!" Garreth repeated as he held out his one- handed axe, Diedre. Both were ready to rip each other's throats out when a famous couple arrived. Selphie and Irvine walked in, hand-in-hand and gaped at the scene unfolding in front of them.
"HEY! Break it off! Seifer! Garreth!" Irvine called as he grabbed Garreth from behind and held him back.
"Seifer! What's this about?" Selphie asked, brown curls flopping as she pouted, obviously pissed.
"He called me a traitor!" Seifer muttered.
The crowds interest was piqued, since student fights were rare except in the training area. "Baster! Report to the Headmaster's Office! Seifer! Go to bed. You really need your rest," Selphie ordered firmly.
As Irvine and Selphie led Garreth to the Headmasters, Seifer walked back to his dorm, furious. He then collapsed on his bed, conscience in pieces, "Man! I messed up today! Zell, Vahn forgive me." He drifted off to sleep, and new nightmares came up to greet him.
A/N: Like it? Review please! Sorry it took me so long to do this! I'm just really bust! Anyway! Please review! Thank you SP for you constant supervision. But don't get me wrong! I'm still mad at you!