A/N: Okay! It's already been over a week since I last updated, and now it's time for yet another one. (Doesn't time move so fast?) Anyways let's get on to business… I made this Chapter a wee bit hilarious and down-to-earth since the last Chapter was quite straightforward and serious….. so this time I hope that this could make you laugh even just for a little while…… ENJOY!!!

Chapter 5

I Dare You!

Quistis woke up late that day. She slept well that night since it was a Saturday. As soon as she opened her eyes, one word right away came into her mind… 'FOOD'

"I'm hungry……" She mumbled to herself while she yawned and stretched her body.

As soon as she stood up, she right away went into the bathroom and took a nice long cold shower. After her bath she brushed her teeth and changed her clothes into her usual fighting suit. She then got out from her dorm and headed for the Training Center to slay some monsters.

Quistis did well on murdering several Grats. When she was done on her little hunt she went straight into the Cafeteria. It was an everyday ritual for her to exercise before breakfast, though she was starving, she always had to do the things she disciplined herself to do.

As soon as she entered she was dumbfound by the crowd of students surrounding a single table filled with several plates of Black Forest Cake. And what surprised her more was that in the middle, there seated Seifer smirking straight at her.

"Good morning instructor………..…" Greeted Seifer still smirking at her

"What's so good about the morning?" Quistis asked abruptly gazing angrily at him.

"Because we're gonna be having some fun today." he replied maintaining his smirk

"Seifer, what's the meaning of this!?" she again asked as she was escorted by the Trepes closer to his table.

"You thought I would forget our little deal……… didn't you?"

"Deal? ……… what deal!?" she bitterly asked Seifer while trying to figure things out

"So you did!"

"……….I guess I would remember if you remind me…………."

"You think I forgot our duel?"

"Duel? A duel!?" She again asked very confused.

"I thought you said we'll be having a little contest………… remember?"

"What!?" She exclaimed as her eyes widen seeing so many cakes, then it hit her……… the eating contest that Seifer dared her to do back at Balamb which she hope he'll forget but ended up forgetting it instead.

"So!? You're not backing out are you!?" he screeched in a daring tone

"Oh shit...he…hehe…….hehehe………" she giggled with guilt as she twitched her lips

"You're not backing out are you!?" he exclaimed with a much daring tone

"B-backing out?"

"Oh come on! I chose today because this is the day when you usually eat the most. I even chose Black Forest because I know it's one of your favorites… which I'm not really fond of eating. So I say just give it a shot… I know you're very hungry…" He said in a tempting tune trying to convince her.

"I-I don't know……………"

"Are you putting down the dare?"

"………maybe…………"

"Then you're a chicken!"

"What did you say!?"

"Chicken!"

"It's not gonna work!"

"Bokbokbok…bokak-bokak!" teased Seifer while flapping his hands like wings and going around in circles

"I don't care."

"Cock-a-doodle-doo! Cock-a-doodle-doo!" he exclaimed even louder

"I'm not hearing this……………" she mumbled to him grabbing his collar

"Hey everybody! I'm Quistis a big CHICKEN!" he shouted as he stood up on a table

"…………………" Quistis remained silent really mortified and pissed

"What? You afraid to gain some weight and get really FAT!"

"I'm warning you Seifer………….…say another word and you're goner!" she warned

"CHICKEN!"

"Alright! That's it! Come here you little--" Quistis was about to pound him when she was stopped by two teenage students standing right behind her.

"The only way to make me stop is for you do my dare…"

"All right! Prepare yourself!" she retorted without hesitation

"Alright! Now were talkin'! "

After that, both agreed to go on with the dare.

The rules were quite simple: eat as much cake as you can within 3 minutes, the person who can consume the most, WINS!

Everything was in place; Seifer and Quistis were comfortably seated. The plates of Black Forest Cakes were already placed right in front of them. Students were now filling the area and started biding on their bets. Everything was set the only thing missing was to start.

"Alright everyone! Time to settle down and be quiet…we'll be starting in…" Selphie said practically screaming. As she started her countdown, everyone else counted along.

"FIVE!………FOUR!….….THREE!…….…TWO!……….ONE!……..…"

Students and some faculties cheered as both ate using left and right hand, one after another barely chewing, just swallowing the cake whole as fast as possible. Not a single word was heard from them both… they were too busy and preoccupied about eating and winning. As they desperately ate, the whole crowd looked at them wide eyed and astonished, they could not believe that people such as them could eat so much within such a short time…especially someone like Quistis.

When the time was up Seifer ended up as the winner as most expected.

"Ha! Told ya! You can't beat me when it comes to food." Bragged Seifer

"….…!!!!!!…Excuse me………" She said as soon as she swallowed her last piece. She didn't excuse herself because of embarrassment, but more of like…puking, after eating so much cake in her whole life within a fraction of a minute her stomach reacted.

She hurried into the ladies room covering her mouth as to avoid herself from vomiting in the wrong place at the wrong time. It would definitely humiliate her. She couldn't imagine herself if that happens, she could kill herself. Seifer on the other hand felt guilty and crestfallen after realizing what he did and said. And so he went after her for an apology.

"………..I'm sorry……..…" Seifer softly apologized trying to peek at Quistis spewing, luckily on one was around.

"Wraaa………. 'puke' ……… f-for 'puke' …………w-what?" She vaguely asked stooping down at the sink.

Hearing this, Seifer felt really bad. After all that he has done, Quistis still tried to be humble towards him. He leaned back against the wall outside the room and with full respect, explained.

"………….For everything………… for daring you to do something ridiculous like that. For teasing you about being a chicken……….. and bragging to you about my victory….… I'm so sorry…..… I'm feeling really bad about it………. I'm regretting it……….. believe me………. I am……….."

There was utter stillness between them for minute. After awhile Quistis stopped barfing and decided to respond to Seifer's amend.

"Don't worry, it's okay. I know I did some harsh things to you in the past as well……… besides you won over me fair and square…..… no harm done." She casually said as she exited from the Comfort Room to see Seifer who was leaning against the wall staring up at the ceiling. She could sense that Seifer did grieved for what he did.

"………So do you forgive me?" He softly asked as he slowly turned to face her.

"Yes Seifer I forgive you……… it was an experience……… but a bit unappetizing though."

"You're telling me! I ate 3 cakes within 3 minutes! It's like eating a gallon of ice cream every minute………… it was one damn of an experience!"

"I agree………. but ice cream?" She asked a bit perplexed about what he meant.

"You know! Sweet, mushy, cold…….… you get the picture……..…"

"I see………… by the way, congratulations……….…"

"Thanks……….. but you did a great job as well………… eating two and a half plates…..… I was very much surprised by the way you ate……… you even freaked me out for a moment there……… I thought I'd loose to you."

"Really?"

"Yeah! But avoid yourself from pushing yourself too far about eating… you'll end up vomiting, or worse the infirmary………. besides, it's gluttony………" Seifer kidded

Quistis turned pinkish hearing this. She felt embarrassed towards Seifer. He saw her how much a monster she could be when it comes to competitions. She slightly glanced at him to see his impression for her seeing her having rosy cheeks, but was baffled by the way he looked at her. He was closely gazing at her lips and even bending to get even closer making Quistis turn red.

"……….…Seifer? Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked in an anxious tone.

Seifer momentarily looked at her eyes then tuned back looking at her lips getting even closer than before. This made Quistis feel deeply terrified (is he gonna kiss me?) she thought to herself looking at Seifer with wide eyes. Seifer then softly held her chin and touched her lips with his thumb and stoked it down, leaned back away from her and said…………

"There's was some frosting on your mouth…….….so I wiped it out for you…….…"

Hearing this Quistis closed her eyes and sighed in relief and breathing heavily, her breathing seemed to stop when he was so closed to her lips. She instantly opened her eyes as soon as she was able to recover her normal breathing. Then, she looked at Seifer savagely at the eyes and finally spoke up in a very unpleasant tone.

"Seifer Almasy! Don't you dare do that to me again!" she vehemently said

"Sor-ie!"

"I don't know what has happened to you, but somehow you're beginning to act as you old self again! If you remain that way I will hesitate to expel you from this Garden. Do you understand?" Scolded Quistis like an angry mother to her child.

"Yes Instructor……..…" He politely replied looking like an innocent child.

"Good! You started out fine………… I hope you maintain that favorable attitude of yours………. I'm sure you could keep up. Promise me that okay?"

"Sure thing Instructor! I'll be doing my best! And expect a change by tomorrow……… I vow that from this day forward, I'll be the optimistic child you befriended several years ago! And as you as my witness………. may lightning strike me every time I offend or displease anyone!" Seifer confidently declared looking at her.

"Well………….that's quite reassuring………… but if you displease me or anyone else for that matter and you're not hit by a lightning………. expect my whip to strangle you instead!"

"Got it!" Seifer guaranteed gulping

"Good!"

A/N: Whew! Done at last! So? What do you think!? Did I make you laugh? I'd really appreciate it if you tell me if my jokes need improvement… or if they're simply corny.But it is better appreciated if you could give my joke a compliment or two……… …….I have nothing else to say……. so……… wait! DON'T FORGET THOSE REVIEWS OKAY! BYE!