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Chapter 17: Heated Blood

     Squall looked at the woman in front of him hesitantly. She called him Oceania's pet name for him, but did he say that too in his sleep Rinoa overheard? He looked with his stormy eyes into hers, and she gazed back. Finally she waved her hand in front of his face, and said, "Hellooo," calmly, and soothingly.

     He grabbed her wrist as it passed in front of him, and she stared at him. She stared at his hand, which seemed massive against her arm. His hand guided itself to her neck, and she trembled at the touch. He stared into her eyes still, and she diverted her gaze.

Squall: Who are you?

Rinoa: Isn't it obvious? I am using Rinoa as my skin for now. She's my puppet.

Squall: You didn't answer my question.

Rinoa: Fine. It's me. (in his ear) Oceania.

Squall: Rinoa, if this is a trick, it isn't funny.

Rinoa: You are so untrusting at times. Grr. Is there a place we can talk alone, my voel?

Squall (still not sure): Yeah.

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[Squall's Dorm]

Squall: Who the f____ are you?

Rinoa: I already told you. I'm Oceania in Rinoa skin. Geesh.

Squall: Prove it.

Rinoa: Fine. Where's the shell I gave you?

Squall (fishes it out of his pocket): Here.

Rinoa (takes it): Here goes nothin'.

     She cupped her hand around the shell, and closed her eyes. Soon a faint light glowed her hands, and she opened them. The shell levitated above them, and glowed a bright blue.

Rinoa: Seen enough?

Squall: …Rinoa could do that herself…but she didn't know about the shell…

Rinoa: Dae Begh Feer Nihm Toturod Ynef. You are the only mortal that has heard my true name. Do you believe me now?

Squall: How did you-?

Rinoa: Simple sorceress's trick. You learn it within a year. No big.

Squall (sits on his bed): Why are you here?

Oceania: I wanted to check out the sites. I need a chance to unwind. I have been too strung out lately.

Squall: You know that the murderer tracks down, and kills sorceresses, right?

Oceania: Yeah.

Squall: Aren't you afraid that she'll find you if you use your powers?

Oceania: I have many things to fear…Let not her be one now. I am here with you.

Squall: …

Oceania: Give me a tour okay?

Squall: …

Oceania (sits on him): Please?

Squall: You're in Rinoa's body. It'll look weird.

Oceania: Fine….How about lunch? It's been awhile since she's eaten.

Squall: Whatever.

Oceania: That, or we can make out.

Squall: …That isn't funny.

Oceania: I was serious.

Squall: You're in her body. It'll get confusing, and I already don't know if-

     He stopped talking as her lips embraced his. The warm, soft touch of her mouth seemed to melt any inhibitions he had. They locked lips for a long time, breathing through their nostrils. His hand gently glided to her overcoat, and removed it, continuing to kiss. Taking little heed of it, she started to remove his jacket. Soon he was shirtless, and she was only in Rinoa's underwear.

Oceania (he's laying her down on the bed): Stop. You…still have feelings for her…I can't do this now…

Squall (still trying to get into her pants, er, knickers): Why?

Oceania: I'm in her body first off, and second, you'll be imagining me as her. I don't want to be the other girl. Your backup. I can't do that right now.

Squall: You were willing to make out, but no go-

Oceania: Kissing, and intercourse are two different things. When you choose me over her, then we'll talk. Until then, no. (starts to get dressed)

Squall: … So that's it?

Oceania: I still want to hang out with you, but I can't do this right now.

Squall (grabs her, and kisses her passionately): You mean this?

Oceania (sucks on her bottom lip): …Yeah. I can't be your second choice. I can't handle it roght now. (puts her pants on) You know it's funny. If I did go through with it, it would have been my first time. And in someone else's body. forced laugh

Squall: …

Oceania: Let's go eat, okay?

Squall (puts shirt on): Whatever.