When You Wish Upon A Star
By: Bahamuts AngelVII
Author's Note: This sign: means that the people are thinking. You know what? I just realized that when I started this story it was supposed to be happy and stuff. But now I have someone crying in every chapter. I have problems!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own FF8 or the characters. Or AIM. Or McDonalds. If I did, I would be living in a mansion in Hawaii sipping Dr. Pepper instead of writing this story!
Important other note...I think my writing skills are deteriorating (I had skills!!!)! Thanks if you enjoy this.
Chapter 12
Selphie lay awake in bed, thinking about Irvine. She wanted him to be hers so much, but a part of her didn't want him. I love Irvine so much, and I want him to love me too... Selphie realized that the one part of her that didn't want Irvine... hated him. She was surprised, and she thought that she would love Irvine forever. But that small part that hated him was growing, and she realized that he was a womanizer. I guess I always knew he was... but was I in denial? Irvine will always be a womanizer, no matter what... Maybe we weren't supposed to be together after all. It was now Friday morning, and Selphie saw that the desk clock read seven o' clock.
Selphie glanced over at Rinoa to see her friend's head drooping, her eyes closed. Selphie stood up and let her crinkled Night Dress fall down around her ankles. She smoothed it out with her hands and she tucked her hair behind her ears. She walked out onto Zell's new deck. She put her hand over her eyes to shade them from the sunrise that was unfolding over the beautiful ocean that was only a little ways away. The wind was blowing lightly, shifting her dress and hair. She leaned over the railing and looked down below at the street. She saw the neighborhood dog running away from the entrance of Balamb, and she looked down at him. Oh yeah, the box! I should go get it. Selphie opened the deck door and silently closed it behind her. She checked to make sure Rinoa was sleeping. She was sound asleep and looked peaceful.
She changed into blue jean shorts and a black shirt. Selphie put on a little makeup, and then ran out towards the spot that she dropped it in. She found the box which was opened.
Selphie: Darn... Someone found it...
Selphie sighed and then she walked towards the beach. Slowly she made her way across the deserted town and listened to her shoes that lightly clack-clacked against the cobblestone path. Selphie found the beach and she left her shoes out on the green grass so she could put her feet in the water. She waded into the emerald-blue water which looked orange and red from the blazing sunrise.
"How beautiful... You'd never see this back home in Trabia." Selphie mumbled quietly to herself.
Trabia... I wonder how everyone's doing? The students of Trabia Garden had finished rebuilding and remodeling the Garden. It looked better than the old one, Selphie thought, except for the part with all the graves. Selphie sat on the beach and she rested her head on her knees.
???: Selphie?
Selphie turned around and stood up to find herself facing Zell.
Selphie: Zell! I haven't seen you in a while! How are you?
Zell: Good, good. How are you? I mean... about Irvine, you know.
Selphie: Oh. Yeah I'm over him.
Zell: Really? Well I have some news for you then...
Later at 6:30 P.M.
Rinoa: SELPHIE! Trevor's heeerrree!!!
Selphie: Coming!
Selphie finished putting on her makeup. She had on a green dress that looked similar to the one Rinoa wore when Selphie first met her many years ago. She had on green high-heels. She thought about bringing her cell phone, but she decided not to.
Trevor: You look great, Selphie.
Selphie: Thank you. Ready to go?
Trevor: Yeah...
Trevor and Selphie left in his car, and Rinoa got ready for when Squall was going to come.
Selphie: I really have something to tell you, Trevor. Don't hate me, okay?
Trevor: Okay.
Selphie: I... I like this guy, and I'm kind of... using you to make him jealous...
Trevor: That's okay. My friend who I like, Kitara is going. Can I at least tell Kitara what's going on so she doesn't get jealous?
Selphie: Of course! I'm glad you're okay.
Selphie hugged him and then went back to sitting normally.
Selphie: Want me to call her for you?
Trevor: Sure.
Selphie borrowed Trevor's cell phone and looked for Kitara in Speed Dial. She dialed the number and heard the familiar ringing sound.
Kitara: Hello?
Selphie: Hi, Kitara?
Kitara: Yeah.
Selphie: I'm Trevor's friend, and...
Selphie explained the whole thing, and Kitara was laughing.
Kitara: Okay. See you later!
Selphie: Bye.
Selphie: I explained it and she was okay.
Trevor: Really? Great!
They finally arrived at the dance. Selphie and Trevor walked up to make sure Irvine could see them. They mingled for about an hour until Irvine and Ashley walked over.
Irvine: Hey, Selphie.
Selphie: ...Hi.
Trevor: I'll be right back.
He kissed Selphie on the cheek and then left.
Ashley: Oh, I know you. You're the one who came into the store!
Selphie: Yeah.
Ashley: You're also the one who loves my Irvy.
Selphie: No, I don't.
Ashley: Just admit it!
Selphie: I don't!
Ashley: DON'T TRY TO STEAL MY IRVY!
Selphie: I DON'T LIKE HIM!
By now, everyone was staring at them while the music in the background kept going. Ashley was holding a cup filled with punch, and everyone knew what was coming. The cup flew forward, and the red punch hit Selphie squarely on the face, and her hair was soaked. The punch dripped down her hair and onto her shirt. Selphie blinked and her mouth was open. The red punch messed up her vision, and she felt her tears welling up and mixing with the punch.
Ashley: Is the little baby going to cry?
Selphie blinked out her tears and ran out of the room. Ashley grinned in satisfaction and turned to Irvine.
Irvine: Selphie!
Ashley: Glad she's gone, aren't you?
Irvine: Selphie! Ashley! How could you?
Irvine ran out of the doors to follow Selphie. He knew Selphie was probably heading towards the beach, her favorite spot. I've never felt this way before... I can't let Selphie go, I love her. He ran faster, his heart beating to match his steps. He exited the Garden and almost separated the door from the holder. He heard the man working behind the glass yelling at him, but he ignored the shouts.
Selphie was already at the beach, getting ready to board a boat to who-knows-where. She was talking with the man who was the Captain, and she learned that it would take her to Trabia. I have my money, clothes, everything I need... and my cell phone.
Captain: You boarding, ma'am?
Selphie: Is it leaving now?
Captain: It's leaving in a little bit. About half an hour to an hour.
Selphie: Thanks. I guess I'll board in a little bit. Please hold the boat if I'm late. I'm going to Balamb quickly. Okay?
Captain: Yes ma'am.
Meanwhile...
Rinoa: Where'd Selphie go?!
She was shaking Trevor and Squall was all over her trying to make her quiet.
Trevor: S-she ran out of the room after Ashley threw punch on her.
Rinoa: Where's Irvine?
Trevor: He followed her.
Rinoa let go and took a deep breath. Zell and Quistis ran up and asked Rinoa what was going on.
Zell: Is she alright?
Rinoa: Yes. I hope so...
Quistis: Hopefully Irvine will say the right thing.
Kitara: Rinoa? Trevor?
Kitara walked up and waved.
Kitara: Am I... Interrupting something?
Rinoa: Oh! Of course not. Trevor, we'll leave you two alone.
Rinoa motioned for everyone to follow her and they did obediently. Zell winked at Trevor before he left.
Kitara: So, Trevor... How's Selphie?
Outside the Garden
Irvine picked up speed and ran towards the beach. He saw a figure like a boat. Could Selphie be leaving? I can't lose her again... Not like at the Orphanage...
Selphie was inside Balamb, and she was at a store buying some food for travel. It was late now and she was the last person in the store. When she finished, she walked back towards the boat. I'm ready to leave everyone behind... She stopped short when she heard someone call her name.
Irvine: Selphie! Selphie!
Selphie: What do you want?
Irvine: Selphie, don't leave.
Selphie: Why not? Irvine... after everything that happened here, I don't want to stay...
Irvine: Selphie, you can't leave. I-I... No one wants you to leave...
Irvine grabbed her, more forcefully then he intended. She reached up and slapped him as hard as she could. He let go and was taken aback instantly.
Selphie: Irvine...
Irvine: Selphie?
Selphie: Irvine... I...
Irvine: What?
Selphie: Irvine, I... I hate you! Go away! I've always liked you, and so I thought you liked me too, but I guess Rinoa and Squall were wrong. Oh, and Quistis and Zell! You knew I liked you, but you just kept hurting me. I hate you!
Irvine: Selphie, I understand, but...
Selphie: No. You don't understand what I've said!
Irvine: But-!!
Selphie: Good-bye, Irvine.
Selphie turned away and boarded the boat. She put her backpack down, and he reached out for her.
Irvine: SELPHIE!
Selphie: Bye, Irvine!
The back of the boat started closing, but Selphie kept waving.
Irvine: Selphie, I love you!
Irvine wasn't sure if she heard him. The boat was almost closed and Selphie saw Irvine say something. The last thing she saw before the door closed was a blurred version of Irvine waving at her. The door closed and Selphie sat and started to cry.
Irvine stood in the same spot watching the boat until it disappeared behind the horizon. Gone... forever... Selphie... I lost my chance, I can't ever see her again... The team had given the Ragnarok to Laguna to use, and Cid didn't want them digging up the Garden again. Irvine didn't even know where Selphie was, he remembered.
Irvine: I can't believe I let her slip away like that.
Irvine sighed and put his hands in his pocket. He looked up to gaze at the sky. The vision blurred because of his tears, but he was able to make out a single shooting star gleaming through the night sky.