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Chapter Three (Squall's POV)
After a long,steamy,and breath taking kiss,I laid back against a tree and said,"Thanks."
"For what?" Rinoa's eyes were surprised.
"For the breakfast.I said I'd thank you later."
She laughed and hugged her knees."Whatever," she imitated me.I poked her in the ribs and she squealed, pushing my hand away.We were soon wrestling playfully,but I had her down even before a minute passed.
"What makes you think a Sorceress could defeat the SeeD Commander?" I said without thinking.I could have chopped myself up with my gunblade.
~Dammit!Why the hell did I say that?!~
Rinoa immediately looked a little miserable."I...I don't know," she answer truthfully.
"Rinoa,I'm sorry...I...I just...didn't think..before saying it." I looked down below me where she laid.My hand pushed back the flock of her bangs away from her eyes.
"I wonder why fate can be so cruel...." She started fingering the two rings hanging at her neck,a gesture she did when she was nervous or worried.
I stared at her,frowning slightly."You know,what's the other ring 'bout?" I was glad to change the subject,but I also wanted to know the answer.
"Huh?Oh,you mean this?" She took out the chain necklace.
"Yeah."
"Promise not to get mad,okay?If you look really closely,you can see a cross carved on the head." She held out the other ring.Sure enough,there was a cross therre,vague but beautiful.
~Wait...a cross?That can only mean...~ I raised my eyebrows.
"Seifer gave you that ring?"
"Good guess." She touched it,then continued,"It was last summer...just before we ended the fling.."
"I didn't know Seifer could be romantic..." I remarked.
"I didn't know Squall Leonhart could be romantic too," she replied with a smile.I gave her another poke and she giggled."Anyway,there're 3 people I want to remember with this," she continued."See,here's the chain.My mother gave it to me before she died.And here's Griever,and Seifer's ring."
"You want to remember Seifer?" I was amazed.She suddenly looked thoughtful.
"Well,I know he put me in danger a few months ago...but we DID have a relationship.I just want to remember it.He was my first,anyway..."
"Okay,I'm ready for a 'lil bedtime story now.Why don't you tell me how you and Seifer met?" I straightened up and smiled slightly.She once again started to fiddle with the rings,a grin touching her lips.
"It was nothing,really.He was over in Deling City when he got suspended from Gardern for a month.You know that,right?I just bumped into him and we got to know each other,then started going out.But we made it clear that we just wanted to have some fun,that's all."
~Fun?~My eyes widened."Oh,wait....fun,you say?"
It suddenly registered in her mind.She shook her head at once."No,no,no!It's not what you think...we didn't...bring our relationship that far.Like I said,it was just a fling."
"Uh-huh...interesting..."
For a few minutes,there was a heavy silence between us.Rinoa held out her hand and lit a flame on her palm,staring at it silently.I knew it wouldn't hurt her,she being a Sorceress and all that stuffs,but I couldn't help worrying a little.
"You sure it doesn't hurt?" I asked,concerned.
She gave me a smile and assured,"Of course not." She closed her palm and the flame disappeared.Then she plucked a dandelion from the ground,changing it into a red rose in a swift turn of her hand.She held it out to me.
"For you,my dear knight...." she said sweetly.
"That was impressing..." I took the rose,but as soon as it touched my hand,it changed back into a dandelion.
"Oh no!" groaned Rinoa."I've been trying out that spell for days,but everytime somebody else touches the flower,it turns back to its original form!"
I laughed a hollow laugh.Just then,the bell rang loud and long.It was to remind the students that curfew was starting in 5 minutes.
"Come one.We better get going,fast." I pulled her up,grabbed Lionheart and walked to the domitories.After exchanging a goodight kiss,I retired to my room.
Chapter Four (Rinoa's POV)
I decided to drop by Balamb Town to get some thing I needed.Squall was a little busy with some SeeDs,and Seryn had classes,so only Selphie joined me.I didn't know whether to be relieved or annoyed by her company.
"Wow!Look at this dress,Rinny!Isn't it sexy?" She grabbed a blue dress,or should I say, bikini.I gasped at the amount of body parts it would expose.
~Whoa....if Squall sees me in that,he'll....he'll....I don't know..~
"Umm,it's fine," I replied,faking interest.
"Think Irvy'll like it?" She eyed the dress longingly.
"Well,unless you want to get the entire male population of Garden's eyes on you,I suggest you put that back.Anyway,look at the price." I tugged at the tag and thrusted it into her hand.She gasped.
"15 000 gil?!What,they think money grow on tress or something?I'm gonna--"
"Let's go,Selphie." I pulled her away,placing the dress back.We went to the item shop and got a few potions and hi-potions.As we walked to the town entrance,a familiar voice called out.
"Well there,hello Rinoa."
I spun round with Selphie,gaping in shock when our eyes saw who it was.
"Seifer?" I gasped.
"Eeeek,Seifer!" Selphie squealed.
"Oh yeah,eeek to you too,messenger chick," Seifer smirked.He was with Raijin and Fujin,both silent.
"What're you doing here?" I demanded.
He held out his hands,posing his cocky stance."Guess what,ladies?The Knight is comin' back!Yeaaaah,did ya miss me?" he said proudly.
"Miss you?" echoed Selphie in disbelief before bursting in laughter helpleslly."Please!We'd better things to do!Right,Rinny?" She nudged me.I shrugged and said nothing,only stared at Seifer.
"Aww,come on,that's how ya greet an old friend?" he smirked again.
"Whatever," I muttered absent-mindedly,then realised that was Squall's usual word.
"Oooh,catching it from Puberty Boy,huh?"
~Dammit...~ "Come on,Selph.Let's get back." I pulled her out of the town,and to my annoyance,Seifer followed.
"I figure you need some escort.Let me--" he started.
"We'll be alright,Seifer," I interrupted,walking faster.
"What's the matter?We're not going to hurt you."
"Yeah right,like we'll ever fall for that," Selphie said.Fujin clenched her fist and muttered her usual one-line-word,"RAGE."
"Well anyway,we're going back to Garden,even if you don't want the escort," Seifer countered.
"Have it your way," I answered.
*******
Squall was waiting for me at the Front Gates when I arrived,He had a smile on his face,but it faded when he saw the other visitors behind Selphie and I.There was a glint of surprise and annoyance in his eyes.
"So," he started coldly but coolly."Finally crawled out from that hole you came from, Seifer?"
"Ohh yeah,Puberty Boy,it's nice to see you again." Seifer smoothed back his blonde hair with a smile.
Squall turned to me,eyeing me carefully."You okay?"
"He didn't do anything," I said truthfully.
"He got on my nerves!" whispered Selphie,passing Squall and going in.
"What brings the old nemesis back?" Squall asked,sarcastic.
Seifer laughed a low laugh."You wouldn't like my answer,P.B.,I'll bet ya," he replied.
"Whatever," Squall muttered and took my hand,pulling me to him."Just stay away from Rinoa."
"Aww,P.B.,why would I want her for?I had all of her last summer!In fact,things were getting pretty hot but I had to get back here."
I felt blood rushing to my face and looked away.Squall rolled his eyes and said again,
"Whatever."
Seifer's eyes suddenly caught sight of something and gleamed.He approached me,his hand reaching out to hold his ring at my neck.His leather glove was cold against my skin,but I didn't resist.
"Hey,still keeping it,huh?How come I never noticed?" The glint in his eyes made me shudder.Squall shoved his hand from me.
"Get your hands off her," he growled.
"Puberty Boy's finally growing up,eh?" Seifer grinned.Squall tightened his grip on Lionheart and took it out,its blue blade shining.
"One on one?" Seifer pulled out Hyperion,running his gloved gingers on the smooth surface.
I tugged Squall's sleeve urgently."Squall," I warned.
"Are you up for it?" Seifer's eyes gleamed again.
"Squall,no," I said firmly as I saw him raised Lionheart.I pulled him back from Seifer.
"You're not supposed to start fights,remember?"
It finally registered in his mind.He lowered his gunblade and hung it back at his waist, glaring at his rival,who still grinned.
"Aww,can't break the rules,huh?Don't want the Headmaster getting angry?"
"Seifer,be quiet," I barked.~Please....~
He laughed as Squall and I walked off."Oh,Puberty Boy,has she ever done that tongue-thing with you yet?" he called.I turned in shock. "WHAT?" I practically screamed at him.
This time,it was Squall's turn to pull me away.
To be continued...........*~*
Chapter Three (Squall's POV)
After a long,steamy,and breath taking kiss,I laid back against a tree and said,"Thanks."
"For what?" Rinoa's eyes were surprised.
"For the breakfast.I said I'd thank you later."
She laughed and hugged her knees."Whatever," she imitated me.I poked her in the ribs and she squealed, pushing my hand away.We were soon wrestling playfully,but I had her down even before a minute passed.
"What makes you think a Sorceress could defeat the SeeD Commander?" I said without thinking.I could have chopped myself up with my gunblade.
~Dammit!Why the hell did I say that?!~
Rinoa immediately looked a little miserable."I...I don't know," she answer truthfully.
"Rinoa,I'm sorry...I...I just...didn't think..before saying it." I looked down below me where she laid.My hand pushed back the flock of her bangs away from her eyes.
"I wonder why fate can be so cruel...." She started fingering the two rings hanging at her neck,a gesture she did when she was nervous or worried.
I stared at her,frowning slightly."You know,what's the other ring 'bout?" I was glad to change the subject,but I also wanted to know the answer.
"Huh?Oh,you mean this?" She took out the chain necklace.
"Yeah."
"Promise not to get mad,okay?If you look really closely,you can see a cross carved on the head." She held out the other ring.Sure enough,there was a cross therre,vague but beautiful.
~Wait...a cross?That can only mean...~ I raised my eyebrows.
"Seifer gave you that ring?"
"Good guess." She touched it,then continued,"It was last summer...just before we ended the fling.."
"I didn't know Seifer could be romantic..." I remarked.
"I didn't know Squall Leonhart could be romantic too," she replied with a smile.I gave her another poke and she giggled."Anyway,there're 3 people I want to remember with this," she continued."See,here's the chain.My mother gave it to me before she died.And here's Griever,and Seifer's ring."
"You want to remember Seifer?" I was amazed.She suddenly looked thoughtful.
"Well,I know he put me in danger a few months ago...but we DID have a relationship.I just want to remember it.He was my first,anyway..."
"Okay,I'm ready for a 'lil bedtime story now.Why don't you tell me how you and Seifer met?" I straightened up and smiled slightly.She once again started to fiddle with the rings,a grin touching her lips.
"It was nothing,really.He was over in Deling City when he got suspended from Gardern for a month.You know that,right?I just bumped into him and we got to know each other,then started going out.But we made it clear that we just wanted to have some fun,that's all."
~Fun?~My eyes widened."Oh,wait....fun,you say?"
It suddenly registered in her mind.She shook her head at once."No,no,no!It's not what you think...we didn't...bring our relationship that far.Like I said,it was just a fling."
"Uh-huh...interesting..."
For a few minutes,there was a heavy silence between us.Rinoa held out her hand and lit a flame on her palm,staring at it silently.I knew it wouldn't hurt her,she being a Sorceress and all that stuffs,but I couldn't help worrying a little.
"You sure it doesn't hurt?" I asked,concerned.
She gave me a smile and assured,"Of course not." She closed her palm and the flame disappeared.Then she plucked a dandelion from the ground,changing it into a red rose in a swift turn of her hand.She held it out to me.
"For you,my dear knight...." she said sweetly.
"That was impressing..." I took the rose,but as soon as it touched my hand,it changed back into a dandelion.
"Oh no!" groaned Rinoa."I've been trying out that spell for days,but everytime somebody else touches the flower,it turns back to its original form!"
I laughed a hollow laugh.Just then,the bell rang loud and long.It was to remind the students that curfew was starting in 5 minutes.
"Come one.We better get going,fast." I pulled her up,grabbed Lionheart and walked to the domitories.After exchanging a goodight kiss,I retired to my room.
Chapter Four (Rinoa's POV)
I decided to drop by Balamb Town to get some thing I needed.Squall was a little busy with some SeeDs,and Seryn had classes,so only Selphie joined me.I didn't know whether to be relieved or annoyed by her company.
"Wow!Look at this dress,Rinny!Isn't it sexy?" She grabbed a blue dress,or should I say, bikini.I gasped at the amount of body parts it would expose.
~Whoa....if Squall sees me in that,he'll....he'll....I don't know..~
"Umm,it's fine," I replied,faking interest.
"Think Irvy'll like it?" She eyed the dress longingly.
"Well,unless you want to get the entire male population of Garden's eyes on you,I suggest you put that back.Anyway,look at the price." I tugged at the tag and thrusted it into her hand.She gasped.
"15 000 gil?!What,they think money grow on tress or something?I'm gonna--"
"Let's go,Selphie." I pulled her away,placing the dress back.We went to the item shop and got a few potions and hi-potions.As we walked to the town entrance,a familiar voice called out.
"Well there,hello Rinoa."
I spun round with Selphie,gaping in shock when our eyes saw who it was.
"Seifer?" I gasped.
"Eeeek,Seifer!" Selphie squealed.
"Oh yeah,eeek to you too,messenger chick," Seifer smirked.He was with Raijin and Fujin,both silent.
"What're you doing here?" I demanded.
He held out his hands,posing his cocky stance."Guess what,ladies?The Knight is comin' back!Yeaaaah,did ya miss me?" he said proudly.
"Miss you?" echoed Selphie in disbelief before bursting in laughter helpleslly."Please!We'd better things to do!Right,Rinny?" She nudged me.I shrugged and said nothing,only stared at Seifer.
"Aww,come on,that's how ya greet an old friend?" he smirked again.
"Whatever," I muttered absent-mindedly,then realised that was Squall's usual word.
"Oooh,catching it from Puberty Boy,huh?"
~Dammit...~ "Come on,Selph.Let's get back." I pulled her out of the town,and to my annoyance,Seifer followed.
"I figure you need some escort.Let me--" he started.
"We'll be alright,Seifer," I interrupted,walking faster.
"What's the matter?We're not going to hurt you."
"Yeah right,like we'll ever fall for that," Selphie said.Fujin clenched her fist and muttered her usual one-line-word,"RAGE."
"Well anyway,we're going back to Garden,even if you don't want the escort," Seifer countered.
"Have it your way," I answered.
*******
Squall was waiting for me at the Front Gates when I arrived,He had a smile on his face,but it faded when he saw the other visitors behind Selphie and I.There was a glint of surprise and annoyance in his eyes.
"So," he started coldly but coolly."Finally crawled out from that hole you came from, Seifer?"
"Ohh yeah,Puberty Boy,it's nice to see you again." Seifer smoothed back his blonde hair with a smile.
Squall turned to me,eyeing me carefully."You okay?"
"He didn't do anything," I said truthfully.
"He got on my nerves!" whispered Selphie,passing Squall and going in.
"What brings the old nemesis back?" Squall asked,sarcastic.
Seifer laughed a low laugh."You wouldn't like my answer,P.B.,I'll bet ya," he replied.
"Whatever," Squall muttered and took my hand,pulling me to him."Just stay away from Rinoa."
"Aww,P.B.,why would I want her for?I had all of her last summer!In fact,things were getting pretty hot but I had to get back here."
I felt blood rushing to my face and looked away.Squall rolled his eyes and said again,
"Whatever."
Seifer's eyes suddenly caught sight of something and gleamed.He approached me,his hand reaching out to hold his ring at my neck.His leather glove was cold against my skin,but I didn't resist.
"Hey,still keeping it,huh?How come I never noticed?" The glint in his eyes made me shudder.Squall shoved his hand from me.
"Get your hands off her," he growled.
"Puberty Boy's finally growing up,eh?" Seifer grinned.Squall tightened his grip on Lionheart and took it out,its blue blade shining.
"One on one?" Seifer pulled out Hyperion,running his gloved gingers on the smooth surface.
I tugged Squall's sleeve urgently."Squall," I warned.
"Are you up for it?" Seifer's eyes gleamed again.
"Squall,no," I said firmly as I saw him raised Lionheart.I pulled him back from Seifer.
"You're not supposed to start fights,remember?"
It finally registered in his mind.He lowered his gunblade and hung it back at his waist, glaring at his rival,who still grinned.
"Aww,can't break the rules,huh?Don't want the Headmaster getting angry?"
"Seifer,be quiet," I barked.~Please....~
He laughed as Squall and I walked off."Oh,Puberty Boy,has she ever done that tongue-thing with you yet?" he called.I turned in shock. "WHAT?" I practically screamed at him.
This time,it was Squall's turn to pull me away.
To be continued...........*~*