Chapter Five (Squall's POV)
Seifer was soon re-admitted by Headmaster Cid.I didn't like the idea,but I respected the headmaster's decision in giving Seifer a second chance.However,I kept an eagle eye on Rinoa to make sure he didn't do anything to her.I couldn't say she was happy to have him back either,but being the bubbly girl she is,she treated him normally,and I was annoyed when he attempted to flirt in return.
"The bastard..." I would mutter after his attempt.Rinoa would laugh and assure me,"Don't bother 'bout him.If you do,then that's exactly what he wants."
~I guess she's right....~
Another thing thgat surprised us all was Seryn's sudden interest in Seifer.Rinoa,who knew her better than any of us,immediately started teasing the poor girl unmercifully.
"Ooooh,crush on the Cross Guy,huh?" she giggled helplessly.
"Rin,you're not helping," Seryn replied hotly.
"Go and speak up,then."
"No way."
"Trust me,I know him head to toe.He'll just smirk at first,but he'll take notice later..."
"How do you know that?It's not like you have some sort of blood relation with him to understand him so well...."
Rinoa didn't reply to that statement.She just ran a hand in her raven hair and nodded thoughtfully.
"They were involved before," said Selphie obligingly.
Seryn's jaws dropped and stared at Rinoa."Is she serious?"
"Actually,yes,we were involved,but just for a summer," admitted Rinoa.
Seryn was looking dazed."Oh,well...." she trailed off.
"Like I said,tell him,or if you're uneasy,drop hints," Rinoa said in full Counsellor style.
"I don't know..."
"Uh,nevermind.If you won't do it,then I will."
"No,Rinoa,no!" Seryn almost shouted.The whole Cafeteria quietened and there was a pause as she went redder.She continued in a lower voice,"You can't do that..."
"Do you have any specific reason,my dear Seryn?" Rinoa raised her eyebrows.
When Seryn didn't answer,Irvine did,"The typical girl problem.So like,they're too shy to even say 'hi' to the guy they have a crush on?"
"You should let Rinoa help you if you...umm...wanna get his attention," Quistis said."After all,she and Seifer DID have a relationship before."
"I tell ya,nobody,absolutely nobody,can resist the charming tactics and gestures of Rinoa Heartilly!" Rinoa faked a cute-girl pose and nudged me."Isn't that right,Squall?"
I held up my hands in defeat,"Oh yeah...."
After a few pestering and persuasions,Seryn finally gave in,"Alright!I'll let Rinoa help me,okay?"
"Well then,prepare for some really hot stuff." Rinoa rubbed her hands in glee.I wanted to chuckle,but I saw the dangerous gleam in her eyes.
~Oh no....I hope nothing happens.....~
Chapter Six (Seifer's POV)
The library.That was one place I hated.Nothing but books,silence,and peace.I sighed,cursing the stupid project I had to do.I was trying to find some helpful information but nothing came.
~I'm wasting kicking-monsters'-asses time here!Damn you,Instructor Aki,why the hell must you be such a bitch to give me such a bitchy project?!~
"Hello,Seifer," a familiar voice called out softly.I turned from the book rack and saw Rinoa simling at me.
"Hey," I replied dryly,looking around for Puberty Boy,but instead,another blonde girl was with her.I recognised her as one of the new student in my Technology classes.I didn't know her name,though.
~Huh....like I even care...~
"What're you doing here?The library's the last place I'd expect to find you," Rinoa asked,a slight glint of surprise in her eyes.
"Got some dumb project to do.I wouldn't come here if it wasn't for that bitch..." I answered.She gave a low laugh.
"Instructor Aki,huh?Yep,many complains 'bout her...." she said,nodding.Then she straightened herself.
"Oh,where are my manners?Seifer,this's a friend of mine,Seryn Cauley.We go way back," she introduced, gesturing the the anxious-looking blonde.
"Hey," I said shortly,not even bothering to shake hands."Ya know,Rinoa and I go way back too."
I noticed Rinoa's smile faded a little.She shrugged,saying,"That's true..."
"I know.She told me all about you," said that Seryn girl rather nervously.
I raised my eyebrows."She...told you all 'bout me?" I looked at Rinoa,who slapped her hand on her forehead."What's the matter,Rinoa?Tired of Puberty Boy and coming back for me?" I smirked.
"Unfortunately,no," she replied dryly,tugging on Seryn's arm."Well,umm,we'll be leaving.See ya."
I stared after the walking couple in amazement before turning back to the rack.
~Damn project....~
Chapter Seven (Rinoa's POV)
I dragged Seryn to the Quad and faced her,exasperated."What was that all about?" I demanded.
"Sorry," she replied meekly."I just....thought it was an...appropriate....sentence....?"
~She's not even sure with herself!~ "No way!It's like I'm so all over him that I told you everything 'bout him!"
"I can't do this,Rinoa!" she wailed.
I exhaled,raking a hand through my hair."Okay,listen,I suggest you tell him....just tell him."
"What?Are you insane?"
"You can't drop hints,and I'm definitely not gonna do that for you,'cuz he might think I'm the one after him,so tell him face to face!"
"But....how..?" Seryn's eyes were wide with anxiety.
"Easy,walk up to him,tap him by the shoulder,and blurt out 'I like you',then if you aren't steady,just run off,but at least he knows your feelings," I replied promptly.
"I'm NOT doing that," Seryn said firmly.
"Okay,fine...write him a note...a letter...or whatever..."
There was a pause.
"You sure it'll work?" she sounded doubtful,but I assured her at once.
"There's a 95% of chance that it'll work.Like I said,he may seem undisturbed at first,but he's sure to take notice later."
Another pause.
"Well...okay...I'll try it," Seryn finally said."But you've gotta help me.I can't do this alone."
I smiled cheekily."Oooh yeah,that's going to be one steamy letter if I write it..." I said evilly,but she shook her head in panic.
"No!Not steamy!Just....well...straightforward....?"
I sighed.~No fun...~ "Oh okay,fine..."
Chapter Eight (Seifer's POV)
I swiped my cardkey on my dorm door and walked in as the door slidded open.A crunching sound below my foot made me stop and look down.An envelope laid on the floor,my name printed on it.
~Huh?Did someone push it in from below the door?~
Curious,I picked the envelope up and flung Hyperion onto my bed,taking out the letter.My eyes widened as I read the content.
' Dear Seifer,
Hey there.You probably don't remember me,but it's Seryn Cauley.We met in the Library the other day with Rinoa and we take Tech. classes together.Well,I'll just get straight to the point.I've got a major crush on you.Look,please don't freak out,but I just wanna get to know you better.I really hope we can be friends.
Yours,
Seryn Cauley '
I stared at the letter in shock.I read it again,making sure I didn't see wrongly,but the content was the same.
~What the heck...?The dumb girl likes me?No wonder she was so damn nervous that day....~ A thought suddenly struck me.Could it be Rinoa herself trying to play a prank on me?But no,the writing wasn't hers.Hers was curvy and unique,but this was cute and petite.
~Then it must be Seryn's....oh shit....~ I placed the letter onto my desk,sighing.I didn't know what to do.It was practically my first time receiving a love letter.I just wanted to dump the whole thing into the dustbin,but a small part urged me to keep it....the same small part that urged me to fall in love with Rinoa the summer before...
~Wait...why am I getting all tensed up just 'cuz of a stupid letter?I'm just gonna ignore it.....nothing perks up Seifer Almasy except battles...~
However,I knew that was a little lie.Seryn WAS kind of hot,but it wasn't me to get attracted to a girl that fast.I had a few days to get to know Rinoa before we actually hit it off.I didn't even know anything about Seryn,except that she was Rinoa's friend....
~Screw that.Why do I care?~ I took off my grey coat and hung it up.Just as I was slipping off my gloves,and eerie voice echoed in my mind.
*Seifer....*
I froze,looking around."Who's there?"
*Seifer.....you'll be a hero....*
I reached out for my gunblade,my eyes scanning my surroundings."Come out and face me," I said menacingly.
*That's what you want to be,right?A hero....*
"Who the hell is there?!"
A wisp of greenish-blue smoke appeared.Before I could do anything,I felt it penetrating my head,the voice talking again.
*A hero....you will be a hero....*
A sharp pain shot through my head.Hyperion fell onto the floor as I clutched my face in agony.I felt something taking over my body.....something sinister and evil...
*Yes....a hero....*
The last thing I saw was the letter on my desk......
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Seifer was soon re-admitted by Headmaster Cid.I didn't like the idea,but I respected the headmaster's decision in giving Seifer a second chance.However,I kept an eagle eye on Rinoa to make sure he didn't do anything to her.I couldn't say she was happy to have him back either,but being the bubbly girl she is,she treated him normally,and I was annoyed when he attempted to flirt in return.
"The bastard..." I would mutter after his attempt.Rinoa would laugh and assure me,"Don't bother 'bout him.If you do,then that's exactly what he wants."
~I guess she's right....~
Another thing thgat surprised us all was Seryn's sudden interest in Seifer.Rinoa,who knew her better than any of us,immediately started teasing the poor girl unmercifully.
"Ooooh,crush on the Cross Guy,huh?" she giggled helplessly.
"Rin,you're not helping," Seryn replied hotly.
"Go and speak up,then."
"No way."
"Trust me,I know him head to toe.He'll just smirk at first,but he'll take notice later..."
"How do you know that?It's not like you have some sort of blood relation with him to understand him so well...."
Rinoa didn't reply to that statement.She just ran a hand in her raven hair and nodded thoughtfully.
"They were involved before," said Selphie obligingly.
Seryn's jaws dropped and stared at Rinoa."Is she serious?"
"Actually,yes,we were involved,but just for a summer," admitted Rinoa.
Seryn was looking dazed."Oh,well...." she trailed off.
"Like I said,tell him,or if you're uneasy,drop hints," Rinoa said in full Counsellor style.
"I don't know..."
"Uh,nevermind.If you won't do it,then I will."
"No,Rinoa,no!" Seryn almost shouted.The whole Cafeteria quietened and there was a pause as she went redder.She continued in a lower voice,"You can't do that..."
"Do you have any specific reason,my dear Seryn?" Rinoa raised her eyebrows.
When Seryn didn't answer,Irvine did,"The typical girl problem.So like,they're too shy to even say 'hi' to the guy they have a crush on?"
"You should let Rinoa help you if you...umm...wanna get his attention," Quistis said."After all,she and Seifer DID have a relationship before."
"I tell ya,nobody,absolutely nobody,can resist the charming tactics and gestures of Rinoa Heartilly!" Rinoa faked a cute-girl pose and nudged me."Isn't that right,Squall?"
I held up my hands in defeat,"Oh yeah...."
After a few pestering and persuasions,Seryn finally gave in,"Alright!I'll let Rinoa help me,okay?"
"Well then,prepare for some really hot stuff." Rinoa rubbed her hands in glee.I wanted to chuckle,but I saw the dangerous gleam in her eyes.
~Oh no....I hope nothing happens.....~
Chapter Six (Seifer's POV)
The library.That was one place I hated.Nothing but books,silence,and peace.I sighed,cursing the stupid project I had to do.I was trying to find some helpful information but nothing came.
~I'm wasting kicking-monsters'-asses time here!Damn you,Instructor Aki,why the hell must you be such a bitch to give me such a bitchy project?!~
"Hello,Seifer," a familiar voice called out softly.I turned from the book rack and saw Rinoa simling at me.
"Hey," I replied dryly,looking around for Puberty Boy,but instead,another blonde girl was with her.I recognised her as one of the new student in my Technology classes.I didn't know her name,though.
~Huh....like I even care...~
"What're you doing here?The library's the last place I'd expect to find you," Rinoa asked,a slight glint of surprise in her eyes.
"Got some dumb project to do.I wouldn't come here if it wasn't for that bitch..." I answered.She gave a low laugh.
"Instructor Aki,huh?Yep,many complains 'bout her...." she said,nodding.Then she straightened herself.
"Oh,where are my manners?Seifer,this's a friend of mine,Seryn Cauley.We go way back," she introduced, gesturing the the anxious-looking blonde.
"Hey," I said shortly,not even bothering to shake hands."Ya know,Rinoa and I go way back too."
I noticed Rinoa's smile faded a little.She shrugged,saying,"That's true..."
"I know.She told me all about you," said that Seryn girl rather nervously.
I raised my eyebrows."She...told you all 'bout me?" I looked at Rinoa,who slapped her hand on her forehead."What's the matter,Rinoa?Tired of Puberty Boy and coming back for me?" I smirked.
"Unfortunately,no," she replied dryly,tugging on Seryn's arm."Well,umm,we'll be leaving.See ya."
I stared after the walking couple in amazement before turning back to the rack.
~Damn project....~
Chapter Seven (Rinoa's POV)
I dragged Seryn to the Quad and faced her,exasperated."What was that all about?" I demanded.
"Sorry," she replied meekly."I just....thought it was an...appropriate....sentence....?"
~She's not even sure with herself!~ "No way!It's like I'm so all over him that I told you everything 'bout him!"
"I can't do this,Rinoa!" she wailed.
I exhaled,raking a hand through my hair."Okay,listen,I suggest you tell him....just tell him."
"What?Are you insane?"
"You can't drop hints,and I'm definitely not gonna do that for you,'cuz he might think I'm the one after him,so tell him face to face!"
"But....how..?" Seryn's eyes were wide with anxiety.
"Easy,walk up to him,tap him by the shoulder,and blurt out 'I like you',then if you aren't steady,just run off,but at least he knows your feelings," I replied promptly.
"I'm NOT doing that," Seryn said firmly.
"Okay,fine...write him a note...a letter...or whatever..."
There was a pause.
"You sure it'll work?" she sounded doubtful,but I assured her at once.
"There's a 95% of chance that it'll work.Like I said,he may seem undisturbed at first,but he's sure to take notice later."
Another pause.
"Well...okay...I'll try it," Seryn finally said."But you've gotta help me.I can't do this alone."
I smiled cheekily."Oooh yeah,that's going to be one steamy letter if I write it..." I said evilly,but she shook her head in panic.
"No!Not steamy!Just....well...straightforward....?"
I sighed.~No fun...~ "Oh okay,fine..."
Chapter Eight (Seifer's POV)
I swiped my cardkey on my dorm door and walked in as the door slidded open.A crunching sound below my foot made me stop and look down.An envelope laid on the floor,my name printed on it.
~Huh?Did someone push it in from below the door?~
Curious,I picked the envelope up and flung Hyperion onto my bed,taking out the letter.My eyes widened as I read the content.
' Dear Seifer,
Hey there.You probably don't remember me,but it's Seryn Cauley.We met in the Library the other day with Rinoa and we take Tech. classes together.Well,I'll just get straight to the point.I've got a major crush on you.Look,please don't freak out,but I just wanna get to know you better.I really hope we can be friends.
Yours,
Seryn Cauley '
I stared at the letter in shock.I read it again,making sure I didn't see wrongly,but the content was the same.
~What the heck...?The dumb girl likes me?No wonder she was so damn nervous that day....~ A thought suddenly struck me.Could it be Rinoa herself trying to play a prank on me?But no,the writing wasn't hers.Hers was curvy and unique,but this was cute and petite.
~Then it must be Seryn's....oh shit....~ I placed the letter onto my desk,sighing.I didn't know what to do.It was practically my first time receiving a love letter.I just wanted to dump the whole thing into the dustbin,but a small part urged me to keep it....the same small part that urged me to fall in love with Rinoa the summer before...
~Wait...why am I getting all tensed up just 'cuz of a stupid letter?I'm just gonna ignore it.....nothing perks up Seifer Almasy except battles...~
However,I knew that was a little lie.Seryn WAS kind of hot,but it wasn't me to get attracted to a girl that fast.I had a few days to get to know Rinoa before we actually hit it off.I didn't even know anything about Seryn,except that she was Rinoa's friend....
~Screw that.Why do I care?~ I took off my grey coat and hung it up.Just as I was slipping off my gloves,and eerie voice echoed in my mind.
*Seifer....*
I froze,looking around."Who's there?"
*Seifer.....you'll be a hero....*
I reached out for my gunblade,my eyes scanning my surroundings."Come out and face me," I said menacingly.
*That's what you want to be,right?A hero....*
"Who the hell is there?!"
A wisp of greenish-blue smoke appeared.Before I could do anything,I felt it penetrating my head,the voice talking again.
*A hero....you will be a hero....*
A sharp pain shot through my head.Hyperion fell onto the floor as I clutched my face in agony.I felt something taking over my body.....something sinister and evil...
*Yes....a hero....*
The last thing I saw was the letter on my desk......
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