Pretty Brunette

Disclaimer : Not mine, and never gonna be mine. But I own this story ^____^!

Warning : Shounen-ai! Seifer x Squall and maybe Irvine x Squall.

Summary : --for now I can't tell since the story might turns out of plan-

Please enjoy reading this fic! And make sure you don't get too close to your monitor screen and read in a well-lit room! ^_____^

---Part 4 ~ Misunderstood---

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[Seifer's POV]

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"Squ......." and that's it. I've lost my voice. My body felt numb for a while seeing Irvine hugged Squall so tight. And Squall on the other hand doesn't seem to mind, or is it.

Irvine noticed my presence and released his hug on my lover.

"Oh, Seifer!"

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[Squall's POV]

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"Oh, Seifer!" then he released his hug. "I've just finished taking Samantha around, pretty fast, don't you think?" and he walked towards Seifer.

And there I saw Seifer. Him, with his face revealing a slight shock. He stared at me blankly and presumably lost for words. Oh no, did he saw us a moment ago? But then his lips curved into a smirk.

"Yes, great timing isn't it?" what!? "I was just going to pick her up." Then he looked at me and smiled, "Let's go, Samantha."

I unrecognizably nodded at the words and walk to them. Then the three of us stroll together back to the cafeteria. And I found myself still a little anxious about what has just happened, denying it.

"Hey Seifer," Irvine suddenly said, "Can I talk to you for a moment?"

"Sure. Stay here, Samantha," and they walked to the backside of the wall. Feeling a bit inquisitive I tried to steal a hear from them, but alas they already made their way back.

"What were you two talking about?"

"Nah, just a little men conversation, don't mind it." I lift my eyebrows in curiosity, but they keep their mouths shut. Bastards.

Minutes later, we're back to the cafeteria.

"So, how's the tour, 'Samantha'?" Selphie asked-again with a giggle. Did I just misheard her or she did stress every syllable of 'my name' deliberately?

"Yeah he didn't do anything bad to you, did he?" and now it's Zell's turn. May I ask what's going on here? But then I found myself saying nothing's wrong. Stupid me.

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[Back to our POV]

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Meanwhile.....

:::So, how did it go, Seifer?::: Quistis asked suddenly.

:::What do you mean by 'it'?:::

:::What else!? Squall!!:::

:::Oh, nothing's wrong, actually.:::

:::So, did you two already make up or something? What did you say to him?::: Quistis asked again, added with a little smirk.

:::Didn't say a thing::: he dryly answered. Of course it shocks Quistis.

:::What!? Then how did you....:::

:::Didn't do a thing.:::

:::So how can he...you...they...do you mean that you did nothing else than made them came back here?::: and the Almasy nodded, making Trepe's face paled.

:::Oh my God, how can you be so cold? Can't you see that you almost lost him for God's sake!?::: Seifer just kept silent, and it makes the instructor realized something's just not right has happened. But instead of discovering the 'case' she has just made the biggest mistake in her life. Yeah, making the brunette misunderstood.

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[Squall's POV]

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And there I saw them, having a 'seem-to-be-a-very-nice' conversation. Furthermore, in the corner--whispery where almost none of us can reach nor hear. Oh now I think I get the point. Absolutely get the point.

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[Back to our POV.....again]

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Hours later......

"Then, where would you be sleeping tonight, Samantha?" everyone shocked at the words, and these are their accidental reactions : Quistis slipped her glasses down to her lips, Rinoa felt like she has just ate Angelo's leftover, Zell-which is always do his martial abilities everywhere-almost got his face punched by his own knuckles, Selphie felt like she just heard Trabia's blown up for the second time, Seifer Almasy got his name All-Messy- er while Samantha's eyes bulged even bigger than her fake-breasts. And then the atmosphere seemed to be very very quiet. Oh you bet you'll even found cemetery's ambiance even much more brighter then what we see now.

"Th...thanks for your dam...em, compliment, Irvine....but I think I'll just go for Seifer's dorm....." was the answer coming from the 'lady', for that she already know that the lady-killer would ask 'her' sleep with him (not in a nasty mean ok?) in his room. But then thoughts went come and go through his mind, lucky that 'she' ignored them FOR NOW.

"Oh gosh could you please look at the time! It's already late! Well then, by everyone!" lucky again that Rinoa mentioned it, making the group dismissed in a mean time.

"But....but I didn't even had a chance to ask Samantha....." and now he's there alone.

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Silence.

The only sounds filled the dorm way are only footsteps.

Or maybe they are too low that you could almost hear nothing.

And in the matter of seconds finally the conversation began.

If you could say that it's too a 'peaceful' for a conversation.

"Why are you so quiet?"

"Nothing"

"Come on Squall I'm not stupid! I know there's something bothered you right now."

"Nothing"

And then they go silence again, until Seifer couldn't stand it anymore.

"Damn it Squall can't you speak now? I'm tired of this silence" and Squall looked really pissed off. He turned around and glare at the other man.

"Oh do you feel tired? Then I am tired as well! Can't you please shut up just for a moment?"

And again with the silence......

Feeling a little uneasy, the brunette started. "Sorry, I'm so sorry...I just feel tired, I didn't mean to hurt you, Seifer. I'm sorry." The blond could only stare.

"It's ok...." he stated, "by the way, do you already know what Irvine and I talked about?" the brunette shook his head.

Seifer exhale a deep breath before saying, "He said that he wanted to be with you. As Samantha, of course. He told me that he never felt that way before to any other girls and he really fell for you. And so he asked me have you had a boyfriend, also he asked for 'permission' if he can have this Samantha girl or him."

Squall stunned. "......And what did you say to him?"

The blond grinned, "I said no problem! Conversely you seem to enjoy this game after all." And Squall suddenly felt numb.

"What?"

"Did you pay attention, dear? I said yes!" he stated once more, with an ever more wider grin.

"Oh, I see......"

"What's the matter, Dear? You look a little disappointed."

"Nothing."

"Don't lie to me."

"Oh just shut up."

"How can I shut up!? You've been acting strange today! And back then, it's not usual for us to be in such a quiet situation! And you're never been this quiet even when there's just the two of us, no especially when there's just the two of us. I am you lover Squall! And I know you better than anyone else!"

And anger finally overwhelmed the Lionheart. "Do you!? What makes you think that you know me better than anyone? Just because you're my lover? And have you act as a lover to me!? I know that all this time you only treat me as your plaything! Not more!"

"How can you say such a word!? A plaything!? I accepted Irvine because you seem to start enjoying the game also! Ain't that good for you!?"

Squall couldn't take it anymore. Tears almost flooded from his cloudy eyes. "How can you think of me that way? After all we've been through I see that you're still the same, making fun of me and all. And how can you think I enjoy this what.....your game! Isn't that enough to prove that you think of me no more than a doll?"

"No, you're wrong!"

"Wrong!? And let me tell you this, how does it feel to have me as a 'lover' while in your mind Quistis' flying aroud!? And then you ask me to go with Irvine, disguise as this Samantha again and then what!? What you're trying to do is to find a way to throw me away so you can have Quistis as the alternate, right!? By trying to make me fell for Irvine! Yes, that's what it's all about! You....."

SLAP

Silence again. News of the day : Almasy has slapped Lionheart.

"What......." Squall lost for words, touching his aching cheek with his hand. So does the blond, both of them still drowned in shock.

"Oh my God. Squall, I......." but that's it. Squall has reached his limit.

"I hate you" and he ran away, crying.

For the first time in his life, he felt that fell in love with Almasy was the biggest mistake he had ever done.

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To Be Continue.....

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Author's Note : So, what do you think? Bad? Good? Or is it
getting worse (I actually think it's getting worse...)? By the
way I'm planning a new story to go (which I found the idea in
my dreams again). It's really a big mess, but probably for the
ones who like the pair Seifer x Squall you won't be
disappointed (I presume). And really, Rinoa's role in 'The
Remake of FF8 (that's not the definite title)' ain't much, just
wait and see!
(P.S. : This is not a commercial promotion)

For Verdanii : Thank you so much I'm glad that you like
this! And by the way, do you really want to go cross-
dress??? O_O

For Angefantasy : Thanks for keep reviewing! Seems you like a
'huge-potential-mess' don't you?

For Starlit Hope : Thanks again for your review! But don't
you think the fic turned out to be a little too sappy? He he
he, just wait and see for Irvine's respond! ^_____^

For FF9 Zidane : Thanks a lot! I'll keep updating soon......I
guess.....