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AN: AGAIN I'm so sorry it took so long to update, but my school teachers suddenly decided they all wanted a project done around the same time so I've had very little spare time. I hope you don't mind waiting a BIT longer for the thirteenth chapter either, because a testweek is coming up soon.........But I'll try and get it done ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!
~ Chapter twelve: Party (part two) ~
The door op the ship opened and closed again. Footsteps drew nearer and entered the conference room.
"Show time!" Selphie muttered from her pilot seat.
At the exact moment Rinoa turned on the lights, Selphie started the engine. Squall didn't understand.
"What the-?"
"SURPRISE!!!"
Everybody jumped out from their hiding places. Rinoa smiled and gave him a kiss.
"Happy birthday Squall. We're gonna give you the best birthday party ever! And there's no escape." She giggled.
Squall hugged her and kissed her. "Thanks babe.........what would I do without you. I don't know what I did to deserve you."
"Hey you two, get a room already." Zell commented amused.
"Aww, is poor Zell jealous?" said Selphie.
He said nothing.
"Aww Zell, don't be angry." She walked over o him and kissed him on the cheek.
"Selphie!" Irvine sounded unbelievingly.
She sighed. "It's no big deal Irvy, it was just a peck on his cheek. Here, I'll make it up to you." And she dragged him off to a corner and started kissing him.
Zell sat down in a chair opposite Seifer. "I hope we get there soon." He said, nodding his head towards the couples.
Seifer agreed, silently missing Quistis. Just thinking about her was hurting him. She hadn't said anything to him. She hadn't given him an answer. He had told her he loved her and she had run away. What was he supposed to think. She hadn't denied loving him back, but she hadn't admitted it either.
'As long as she doesn't deny it, as long as she doesn't turn me down, I won't try to get her out of my head.'
A sudden movement nearly made him jump. The Ragnarok had landed.
Squall was looking out a window, trying to see where they had landed.
"Where are we?"
"You'll see." Rinoa told him cheekily.
Quistis came through the door. "Shall we? We've arrived."
The others followed her lead and walked outside. Seifer came last. The darkness outside was giving him a hard time trying to watch her in front of him.
Quistis looked back, but quickly averted her eyes when their eyes met.
'Don't look at me like that. You'll only make it worse. It can't be Seifer, please understand.' She thought bitter.
She turned back and saw Selphie giving her an inquering look. Quistis gave her a big smile, but she knew Selphie could see it was a fake one if she tried hard enough.
Instead of making up another lie she ignored Selphie and sat down next to Zell.
"Okay everyone! Party time!" Rinoa said happily.
Irvine came walking outside with matches in his hand: "Anyone up for a beachparty?" he asked with a cheeky grin.
Outside the fire was burning bright. Zell put a cd in the cd player and within seconds loud music was playing. "Let's DANCE!"
And without hesitation everybody moved outside and started dancing around the fire. Quistis could feel his eyes burning in her back. She ignored it and pulled Zell out of the sand. "Come on Zell, it's a party after all."
Seifer was now the only one not dancing. He was alone. He knew she was doing this on purpose. He just didn't understand why. He was almost certain that she felt something for him but if she wouldn't admit it then all hope was lost.
Rinoa fell into the sand next to him. She was giggling. "Oh wow, this is the most fun I've had in ages! Come on Seifer, join the fun. Live a little."
Seifer gave Quistis one last glance. She saw him and once again their eyes met. He looked hurt and she felt guilty for causing it. But she couldn't do it. She couldn't just be a fling a few weeks before his marriage.
'It's for the best Quistis, you asked him not to, but he did it anyway. All that can sort this mess out is ignoring feeling anything and getting on with my life.'
But even though she thought igoring him would spare everyone a lot of hurt, she knew that this was hurting them more.
'I love you so much Seifer. I love you, I love you, I love you. Oh Hyne please help me.'
Seifer broke their eyecontact and took Rinoa's hand. A new song started playing and Rinoa and Seifer started dancing. Now and then he would look over Rinoa's shoulder, shooting cold and angry looks at Quistis.
She cried silently. 'Don't do this Seifer. I wish none of this had ever happened. I just wanted to love you and be loved back. But we can't.........not with Fujin waiting to be your bride. But please don't hurt me like this. Please.'
She excused herself and walked to a quiet spot on the beach. The fresh wind was drying her tears. The others couldn't see her crying. Nor could they hear her.
'Good.'
She didn't want anyone to know. She sat down and closed her eyes. As a bitter smile crossed her face, she imagined.........
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Soft footsteps behind her startled her. She knew it was him. With a swift movement she turned around.
"Seifer. What are you doing here. Shouldn't you be back at the party?"
He shook his head. "The party is nothing, when you're not there. Why would I be there if you're here?"
"You seemed to have a good time back there."
"It hurt me so much, you ignoring me. Please don't ignore me Quistis."
She sighed. "Seifer, this isn't easy for me either you know. I love you so much, but it can't be."
There. She had said it. Seifer's face was alight with happiness. Finally she had answered his love.
"Oh Quisty, you make me the happiest man alive, just hearing you say those words."
But her smile was ruined by a single tear on her cheek. Seifer stepped closer, putting both arms around her waist and looked straight into her eyes.
"Don't cry Quisty." He whispered softly.
With his hand he tenderly wiped the tear away. "Don't be sad."
"How can I be happy?" she leaned her head against his chest. "I love you Seifer. I want to scream and tell the entire world I do. But I can't because of Fujin. I'm not a home-wrecker and I'm not going to be the one to break you two up."
Seifer softly caressed her hair. "Quisty, Quisty look at me. You don't have to cry. It's you I love. It's you I want. How can I marry Fu if you are the one that holds my heart?"
He bent down and softly pressed his lips on hers. She closed her eyes and kissed him back.
'Hyne this is so real.' She thought.
Then her eyes flew open and she hastily took a step back.
"Oh dear Hyne! This is real!" she hadn't been imaginig it at all. This was actually happening.
"Ofcourse it's real silly. I'm real.........and so is this." He pulled her closer again and kissed her again. She whimpered as he closed her in his arms, but gave up her struggle when his tongue begged her to part her lips. Her head was spinning but his arms kept her standing. His kiss was so soft, but so passionate. She could only describe it as devine.
They only parted when they both needed air to breathe. She looked down at her boots, but her raised her chin.
"There's nothing to be ashamed of Quisty. I love you and you love me, that's all that matters."
She looked into his eyes and knew he was being honest. "Hyne, you make me crazy Seifer."
"Crazy in love I hope" he said with a cheeky grin.
She laughed. "Yeah, crazy in love alright."
Around his neck there was a necklace. Tenderly she touched it with a finger, smiling softly. "I gave that to you........."
He smiled. "Yes."
"And you've always worn it.........that's so..........sweet."
She leaned in for another kiss and he happily obliged. They were interrupted by a small voice behind them.
"Is everythig alright here?" Selphie asked innocently.
Seifer and Quistis gave each other an alarmed look. 'What should we do?' her eyes asked him.
He turned around, facing Selphie. "Yeah everything's fine. She was just feeling a bit down, and I gave her a hug to cheer her up."
Selphie didn't look convinced but didn't say anything about it. "Listen, it's getting late, they party's pretty much over. We're all going inside for a last drink and then we leave. Are you two coming?"
Quistis nodded. "Yeah sure. I'm feeling much better now, let's go."
Selphie went ahead.
"Seifer?" Quistis asked in a small voice. "Why did you..........you know........."
"Why I didn't tell her the truth? Because I think we, or I, should tell Fujin first. We need to carefully plan what to do before we tell anyone."
He saw the unsure look on her face. "Quisty.........you didn't think that I lied? That I used you for a quick snog at a party to dump you ten minutes later? I meant every word I said. Of what I said this afternoon, what I said tonight. All of it."
"I belive you Seifer. I'm sorry. I just.........I don't know why I thought.........Let's just go inside."
Seifer beamed at her and squeezed her hand gently before walking to the cottage.
The others were waiting for them. They had a little tradition at the end of every party. Everyone would take one bottle of beer and try to pour it down as fast as possible. The first one to empty the bottle wouldn't have to help cleaning up after the party the next day, and the winner would also receive a hotdog from the losers. (Yes, Zell made up the last bit.)
"Okay guys, you ready?" said Irvine as he handed Quistis and Seifer their bottles. "Three.........two.........one.........go!"
Seifer smiled at Quistis before setting the bottle to his lips. She smiled back.
"Oh YEAH!" Zell cheered as he slammed his bottle back on the table. "I won! Have fun cleaning tomorrow guys! Haha!"
Rinoa laughed cheekily. "We all know wy you're REALY happy Zell. Don't worry, those hotdogs are yours."
Zell blushed and the others laughed.
"Let's go home guys. Irvine and I will put out the fire, you guys pack the party stuff." said Squall
After Squall and Irvine had gone outside, Zell got comfortable in a chair. "Come on Quistis, you can clean up faster than this. Put some muscle into it." he said, enjoying his victory.
Quistis laughed. "Whatever you say, oh mighty king."
Seeing the triumphant look on his face she knew he would keep on enjoying his victory for a while. This was goung to be a long way back.
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Ah, finally I finished this chapter. It took me longer then I expected.........oh well, hope you all enjoyed it! They finally got it together ^_^ It took them long enough......... right, now to thank all those fantastic reviewers! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Firess Ifrit Devil: Finally Quistis said those dreaded words herself! Long live Seiftis!
Frost: I'm glad to hear that mushy and sappy works in this fic! I'm always worried it will get TOO mushy. Thanks for reviewing!
Juliet3: Thank you for that flattering review! Muchas gracias!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sickness in Salvation: well, she finally had the guts to say it to Seifer's face.........even though she thought it was only in her imagination. But they're together now, so that'll make them both happy!!
Verdanii: thank you very much ^_^
Dark Angels: THANK YOU! It doesn't matter that you were a bit lazy, I'm glad you reviewd. Just you wait till a certain silver haird girl finds out about Seifer and Quistis, you'll see who's pissed then! Hehe, more angry Fujin coming up in one of the next chapters!
Thank you all for rviewing even though it took me a bit longer then usual to update. Let's just blame it all on school. Hope to 'hear' from you again at the next chapter! ~Raven55
AN: AGAIN I'm so sorry it took so long to update, but my school teachers suddenly decided they all wanted a project done around the same time so I've had very little spare time. I hope you don't mind waiting a BIT longer for the thirteenth chapter either, because a testweek is coming up soon.........But I'll try and get it done ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!
~ Chapter twelve: Party (part two) ~
The door op the ship opened and closed again. Footsteps drew nearer and entered the conference room.
"Show time!" Selphie muttered from her pilot seat.
At the exact moment Rinoa turned on the lights, Selphie started the engine. Squall didn't understand.
"What the-?"
"SURPRISE!!!"
Everybody jumped out from their hiding places. Rinoa smiled and gave him a kiss.
"Happy birthday Squall. We're gonna give you the best birthday party ever! And there's no escape." She giggled.
Squall hugged her and kissed her. "Thanks babe.........what would I do without you. I don't know what I did to deserve you."
"Hey you two, get a room already." Zell commented amused.
"Aww, is poor Zell jealous?" said Selphie.
He said nothing.
"Aww Zell, don't be angry." She walked over o him and kissed him on the cheek.
"Selphie!" Irvine sounded unbelievingly.
She sighed. "It's no big deal Irvy, it was just a peck on his cheek. Here, I'll make it up to you." And she dragged him off to a corner and started kissing him.
Zell sat down in a chair opposite Seifer. "I hope we get there soon." He said, nodding his head towards the couples.
Seifer agreed, silently missing Quistis. Just thinking about her was hurting him. She hadn't said anything to him. She hadn't given him an answer. He had told her he loved her and she had run away. What was he supposed to think. She hadn't denied loving him back, but she hadn't admitted it either.
'As long as she doesn't deny it, as long as she doesn't turn me down, I won't try to get her out of my head.'
A sudden movement nearly made him jump. The Ragnarok had landed.
Squall was looking out a window, trying to see where they had landed.
"Where are we?"
"You'll see." Rinoa told him cheekily.
Quistis came through the door. "Shall we? We've arrived."
The others followed her lead and walked outside. Seifer came last. The darkness outside was giving him a hard time trying to watch her in front of him.
Quistis looked back, but quickly averted her eyes when their eyes met.
'Don't look at me like that. You'll only make it worse. It can't be Seifer, please understand.' She thought bitter.
She turned back and saw Selphie giving her an inquering look. Quistis gave her a big smile, but she knew Selphie could see it was a fake one if she tried hard enough.
Instead of making up another lie she ignored Selphie and sat down next to Zell.
"Okay everyone! Party time!" Rinoa said happily.
Irvine came walking outside with matches in his hand: "Anyone up for a beachparty?" he asked with a cheeky grin.
Outside the fire was burning bright. Zell put a cd in the cd player and within seconds loud music was playing. "Let's DANCE!"
And without hesitation everybody moved outside and started dancing around the fire. Quistis could feel his eyes burning in her back. She ignored it and pulled Zell out of the sand. "Come on Zell, it's a party after all."
Seifer was now the only one not dancing. He was alone. He knew she was doing this on purpose. He just didn't understand why. He was almost certain that she felt something for him but if she wouldn't admit it then all hope was lost.
Rinoa fell into the sand next to him. She was giggling. "Oh wow, this is the most fun I've had in ages! Come on Seifer, join the fun. Live a little."
Seifer gave Quistis one last glance. She saw him and once again their eyes met. He looked hurt and she felt guilty for causing it. But she couldn't do it. She couldn't just be a fling a few weeks before his marriage.
'It's for the best Quistis, you asked him not to, but he did it anyway. All that can sort this mess out is ignoring feeling anything and getting on with my life.'
But even though she thought igoring him would spare everyone a lot of hurt, she knew that this was hurting them more.
'I love you so much Seifer. I love you, I love you, I love you. Oh Hyne please help me.'
Seifer broke their eyecontact and took Rinoa's hand. A new song started playing and Rinoa and Seifer started dancing. Now and then he would look over Rinoa's shoulder, shooting cold and angry looks at Quistis.
She cried silently. 'Don't do this Seifer. I wish none of this had ever happened. I just wanted to love you and be loved back. But we can't.........not with Fujin waiting to be your bride. But please don't hurt me like this. Please.'
She excused herself and walked to a quiet spot on the beach. The fresh wind was drying her tears. The others couldn't see her crying. Nor could they hear her.
'Good.'
She didn't want anyone to know. She sat down and closed her eyes. As a bitter smile crossed her face, she imagined.........
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Soft footsteps behind her startled her. She knew it was him. With a swift movement she turned around.
"Seifer. What are you doing here. Shouldn't you be back at the party?"
He shook his head. "The party is nothing, when you're not there. Why would I be there if you're here?"
"You seemed to have a good time back there."
"It hurt me so much, you ignoring me. Please don't ignore me Quistis."
She sighed. "Seifer, this isn't easy for me either you know. I love you so much, but it can't be."
There. She had said it. Seifer's face was alight with happiness. Finally she had answered his love.
"Oh Quisty, you make me the happiest man alive, just hearing you say those words."
But her smile was ruined by a single tear on her cheek. Seifer stepped closer, putting both arms around her waist and looked straight into her eyes.
"Don't cry Quisty." He whispered softly.
With his hand he tenderly wiped the tear away. "Don't be sad."
"How can I be happy?" she leaned her head against his chest. "I love you Seifer. I want to scream and tell the entire world I do. But I can't because of Fujin. I'm not a home-wrecker and I'm not going to be the one to break you two up."
Seifer softly caressed her hair. "Quisty, Quisty look at me. You don't have to cry. It's you I love. It's you I want. How can I marry Fu if you are the one that holds my heart?"
He bent down and softly pressed his lips on hers. She closed her eyes and kissed him back.
'Hyne this is so real.' She thought.
Then her eyes flew open and she hastily took a step back.
"Oh dear Hyne! This is real!" she hadn't been imaginig it at all. This was actually happening.
"Ofcourse it's real silly. I'm real.........and so is this." He pulled her closer again and kissed her again. She whimpered as he closed her in his arms, but gave up her struggle when his tongue begged her to part her lips. Her head was spinning but his arms kept her standing. His kiss was so soft, but so passionate. She could only describe it as devine.
They only parted when they both needed air to breathe. She looked down at her boots, but her raised her chin.
"There's nothing to be ashamed of Quisty. I love you and you love me, that's all that matters."
She looked into his eyes and knew he was being honest. "Hyne, you make me crazy Seifer."
"Crazy in love I hope" he said with a cheeky grin.
She laughed. "Yeah, crazy in love alright."
Around his neck there was a necklace. Tenderly she touched it with a finger, smiling softly. "I gave that to you........."
He smiled. "Yes."
"And you've always worn it.........that's so..........sweet."
She leaned in for another kiss and he happily obliged. They were interrupted by a small voice behind them.
"Is everythig alright here?" Selphie asked innocently.
Seifer and Quistis gave each other an alarmed look. 'What should we do?' her eyes asked him.
He turned around, facing Selphie. "Yeah everything's fine. She was just feeling a bit down, and I gave her a hug to cheer her up."
Selphie didn't look convinced but didn't say anything about it. "Listen, it's getting late, they party's pretty much over. We're all going inside for a last drink and then we leave. Are you two coming?"
Quistis nodded. "Yeah sure. I'm feeling much better now, let's go."
Selphie went ahead.
"Seifer?" Quistis asked in a small voice. "Why did you..........you know........."
"Why I didn't tell her the truth? Because I think we, or I, should tell Fujin first. We need to carefully plan what to do before we tell anyone."
He saw the unsure look on her face. "Quisty.........you didn't think that I lied? That I used you for a quick snog at a party to dump you ten minutes later? I meant every word I said. Of what I said this afternoon, what I said tonight. All of it."
"I belive you Seifer. I'm sorry. I just.........I don't know why I thought.........Let's just go inside."
Seifer beamed at her and squeezed her hand gently before walking to the cottage.
The others were waiting for them. They had a little tradition at the end of every party. Everyone would take one bottle of beer and try to pour it down as fast as possible. The first one to empty the bottle wouldn't have to help cleaning up after the party the next day, and the winner would also receive a hotdog from the losers. (Yes, Zell made up the last bit.)
"Okay guys, you ready?" said Irvine as he handed Quistis and Seifer their bottles. "Three.........two.........one.........go!"
Seifer smiled at Quistis before setting the bottle to his lips. She smiled back.
"Oh YEAH!" Zell cheered as he slammed his bottle back on the table. "I won! Have fun cleaning tomorrow guys! Haha!"
Rinoa laughed cheekily. "We all know wy you're REALY happy Zell. Don't worry, those hotdogs are yours."
Zell blushed and the others laughed.
"Let's go home guys. Irvine and I will put out the fire, you guys pack the party stuff." said Squall
After Squall and Irvine had gone outside, Zell got comfortable in a chair. "Come on Quistis, you can clean up faster than this. Put some muscle into it." he said, enjoying his victory.
Quistis laughed. "Whatever you say, oh mighty king."
Seeing the triumphant look on his face she knew he would keep on enjoying his victory for a while. This was goung to be a long way back.
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Ah, finally I finished this chapter. It took me longer then I expected.........oh well, hope you all enjoyed it! They finally got it together ^_^ It took them long enough......... right, now to thank all those fantastic reviewers! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Firess Ifrit Devil: Finally Quistis said those dreaded words herself! Long live Seiftis!
Frost: I'm glad to hear that mushy and sappy works in this fic! I'm always worried it will get TOO mushy. Thanks for reviewing!
Juliet3: Thank you for that flattering review! Muchas gracias!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sickness in Salvation: well, she finally had the guts to say it to Seifer's face.........even though she thought it was only in her imagination. But they're together now, so that'll make them both happy!!
Verdanii: thank you very much ^_^
Dark Angels: THANK YOU! It doesn't matter that you were a bit lazy, I'm glad you reviewd. Just you wait till a certain silver haird girl finds out about Seifer and Quistis, you'll see who's pissed then! Hehe, more angry Fujin coming up in one of the next chapters!
Thank you all for rviewing even though it took me a bit longer then usual to update. Let's just blame it all on school. Hope to 'hear' from you again at the next chapter! ~Raven55