A/N: Okay, I'll have to explain again… characters here at certain point does not act as their usual selves because I have my own image for each one of them. Some people pictures out Quistis as someone who is insecure in one way or another, moody, bossy, but what I want to show here are their positive attributes as to not make them look miserable. So please compromise with that.

Don't hate me on this Chapter, please! I just realize that I was too fast last chapter…. So I've decided to well….. change the situation. I know you'll hate me for this but please just compromise with it because I have better plans.

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Chapter 10

Cid's Assault

Earlier that morning Seifer ate breakfast together with Irvine. The cowboy claims that he needs to speak with a blonde regarding the party two days ago.

"So what happened between you two that night?"

"Huh? Nothing really, we just went out night fishing and cooked the fishes we caught that night. After that we ate fish at the beach….. She hated the flan you made." Replied Seifer with sharp eyes.

"…Oh…. hehe……too bad then….. But let's not argue about it." Irvine said with sweat drops all over.

"You're right, so thanks to you and your horrid flan we were able to have a great time!"

"R-really!?" Irvine was greatly shocked by the blonde's remark. He knew then that his plan was a complete utter failure but dared to ask and made sure if his money was still safe. "…..S-so Seifer….. Did you…..Umm….. P-propose to her?"

"What are you talking about!? Of course not!" Seifer answered with popping eyes.

"Then what made you say that it was great? Did you kiss or something?"

"NO! But she told me what she likes in a guy." Said Seifer beaming.

"Oohhhh….. So are you saying that you're starting to make a move?" teased the exGalbaldian

"Heck no! I was just trying to get to know her. And I was just also wondering what she'd like to have a man for a boyfriend."

"…Why is it that something tells me that you dared to speak if you have a chance to be her boyfriend." The western Casanova questioned looking deeply into the blonde's emerald eyes.

"W-what!? …………… w-why d-do you say that?" He asked in a tense and shocking tone.

"It's something I call psychological instincts. Don't deny it Seifer, your expression says it all."

"Then what if I did? I wasn't serious about it anyway!" sneered Seifer

"……man, that was totally………. Inconsiderate of you." Irvine said in disappointment

"What do you mean by inconsiderate?"

"What if she takes it seriously?"

"What are you saying? Of course she won't….. would she?"

"As much as I know her she takes most things seriously into mind….and sometimes into heart. She's pretty fragile when it comes to love you know, so I suggest you better start explainin'. She might be expecting something from you now that you've asked."

"But I can't just take my word back. I'm sure she's mature enough to get over it and realize that the whole thing was just a joke." Seifer figured looking concerned.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you, Quistis has her own personalities that you shouldn't be playing around with….especially with her heart. It has been broken once by Squall and now you are about to shatter it. Seifer, take an experts' advice and just get serious with her." Irvine said to him in a serious manner, though he felt bad about the fact that he made his move too soon. He knew that if Seifer would be courting her chances are 95 over a hundred, but there are just some things he needed to give up in order to make another happy, and this was the case. Though he knew he wanted the cash he had to give it up in exchange for the sake of Quistis.

"…I'm sorry but I can't…"

"Why can't you?"

"I'm not ready for commitment… I'll just have to try and avoid going out with her until she forgets it…. In that way she'll know I wasn't serious."

"Perhaps it's possible, but you're putting your relationship in a very crucial situation."

"Sometimes I just have to take risks for the present to avoid from an even worse future."

"You a bold man Seifer…. Speaking of which, here she comes."

"Alright, act as if this conversation never happened."

"Got it!"

"Hi guys, did I miss anything?" Quistis asked as she sat down beside Seifer.

"Oh nothing really, we were just talking about… what was it again?" Seifer said staring at Irvine who was looking elsewhere.

"Huh? Oh! We were just talking about useless stuff…. You know, stuff." Irvine blankly replied

"I see…." She replied perplexingly

Just then Headmaster Cid spoke on the P.A.

"Good morning everyone, this is you Headmaster Cid speaking, the following students please report to my office immediately…. Irvine Kinneas, Rinoa Heartily and Seifer Almasy… I repeat, please report to my office A.S.A.P. that would be all, thank you and have a nice day."

"Hey Seif, our names were called."

"Seifer, I think you should get going." Quistis suggested

"Hey! What about me?" Irvine asked trying to let his presence be noticed.

"You too Irvine…" She replied not seeming to put in too much of a deal.

"Yeah I guess you're right, c'mon Don Juan, bye Quis."

"See you around later after class then, bye."

"….bye…." with that Seifer and Irvine left

~ Cid's Office ~

"Hey Irvine, hey Seifer, mornin' to ya!" Rinoa said energetically as the two men arrived.

"Mornin' there my lady…" Irvine said suavely bowing courteously.

"Hah! What's so good about the morning?" Seifer simply said smirking at her.

"You're so rude!" Rinoa then pouted

"Hehe…sorry, Good morning Ms.Heartily." Seifer teased

After Seifer's greeting Cid arrived from his meeting.

"Good morning everyone!" Cid greets them in full energy.

"Good morning Headmaster!" The Cadets greeted back with the same amount of energy.

"Umm… excuse me Headmaster but why did you call for us?" Irvine asked politely.

"We'll get to that Irvine, but first allow me to congratulate you all for reaching this stage. After the SeeD exam, if you could pass a few months after you may be able to graduate. But in order to take you SeeD field test you will be needing a little something which led me to such short notice." The Headmaster explained amiably.

"Which is……?" Rinoa asked impatiently gazing at him in wonders.

"Okay, listen up, this will me your 'Preparation Mission', you will be doing this in preparation for your final field test. Your mission: You are to be dispatched to the Deep Sea Research Center and retrieve a blue crystal from the bottom part of the ruin. You are take that and retrieve it back here to Garden to be made into a key that of which you will be using at Tear's Point for your final SeeD examination. I understand and am aware of the fact the danger we put you into, but the high authorities believe that you three posses great power which led them to a conclusion that you are to take you SeeD test in a much more formidable and toilsome situation. Many of the executives here believe in your potential as heroes, so I expect you all to live up to their expectations as well."

"Yes sir, we won't let you down." Seifer confidently said boosting up Rinoa and Irvine's determination.

"Yes Headmaster, expect the only best results." The two followed in union as they saluted with Seifer.

"Good, you are all to leave within five days and return a week from now. You will be taking the Rangnarok together with Xu and Instructor Trepe who will be assisting and monitoring you on your mission. Take good care of yourselves for the Deep Sea Research facility it not just a mere ruin, every square inch of that place lurks danger and death, so be careful….. dismissed!"

After Cid dismissed them Rinoa and Irvine immediately left with Seifer slowly following behind.

Cid tapped Seifer's shoulder saying….

"Seifer….. can we have a talk?" Cid softly asked in full respect.

Seifer slightly looked back on his shoulder where Cid placed his palm, then without any word or what so ever turned around and went back to the Headmaster's office.

"Have a seat Seifer." Seifer did as he was told.

"Am I in trouble again? If so I can explain…" Seifer suddenly uttered

"Hahahaha… No Seifer, You are simply here because I needed to speak with you."

"Oh, okay….what?"

"Well Seifer, it seems that I have been hearing quite a lot of rumors about you lately."

"Really? I don't care…but what about it?"

"I am sure of the fact that you are aware that you and Quistis have been spending a whole lot of time for the past long weeks lately… and I was wondering--"

"Wondering what?" Interrupted Seifer

"That it would be a great idea if you two would……. Get hitched together."

"W-W-WHAT!?" Exclaimed Seifer in surprise.

"Seifer I am here to help you get closer with her…. She has changed you somehow for the better and made the best in you come out. And I believe that you owe that to her, I'd appreciate it if you do something for her in return." Cid calmly explained to the astonished person sitting in front of him.

"S-so what you're saying is…..?……."

"Take her out on a date before you leave for the 'Preparation Mission' I'm sure she'll be happy."

"B-B-but…."

"I'm sure she'll be more than glad to go out with you, besides she seems more comfortable and happy being with you than anyone else in the world."

"But still!" Seifer tried reasoning his way out.

"Here is the list you need on your date with Quistis." Cid said handing him a piece of paper.

"Let's see here……… Give Quistis a bouquet of white flowers (you choose) first thing you do in the morning before your date when she is having breakfast at the cafeteria. This is supposed to signify your appreciation to her for accepting your invitation to go out on a date with you. This is also to show to the world that you are serious about her and giving her flowers to signify you eternal love for her!? W-what!? Second thing you need to do is go to Balamb and rent a rowing boat and paddle your way towards Dollet!?…..This is to take your time and have privacy to talk about things that you've never dared to talk or have spoken about in front of the public!!!!!!! Headmaster, what is all this crap!?"

"This 'Crap' Seifer is what you'll be doing on you date."

"HUH!? But it says here in the end that I'm suppose to propose to her!"

"Decisions, decisions, decisions, I believe that you have no further choice since this will be a part of your grades. If you push through with this you chances on becoming a SeeD is 98%. This is a big chance for you Seifer, so I suggest you follow what is right."

"But but but but but but but but but…………"

"No buts Seifer, if you want to be a SeeD then these are the orders of your Headmaster to you."

"Argh! No use stopping you…."

"Afraid not."

"Then if that is all, no use staying here."

"Yes, but before you go, take this with you. Take all you want and take all you need, but don't abuse me though, you could pay with a price." Cid mentioned as he handed over a stab of blank check that was all signed.

"Thanks, I could really use this." He said as he took the check and left Cid's office.

"GOOD LUCK SEIFER, YOU'LL BE NEEDING IT!" Cid exclaimed as Seifer was now off trough a distance.

As for Seifer, he was deep in thought saying to himself….

(Great Seifer, just great! Now she will really think I'm courting her.)

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A/N: Hahaha! Wait and see their date, it'll be one heck of an adventure for them. I know Seifer's attitude was all screwed up at the first part so I hated doing it as well but I had no choice! But anyway, I'll tell you Irvine's fluffiest secret…. Don't be shocked or confused, I just thought of it one day and it made a laugh. Okay, Irvine's deepest, fluffiest secret is that he usually wears thick and fluffy white bunny pajamas every time he feels scared or lonely. One night Seifer was out on a stroll when he came across Irvine's room which was partially opened, and when he peeked inside he saw Irvine all dressed up for Easter or Halloween! I don't know, I just think he looks cute with floppy ears and a cute round tail ^_^ So much for that…. GIVE ME A REVIEW FOR FASTER UPDATES!!!

P.S.

If you want to have a laugh try and read my new fanfic entitled "Senseless Talents" It's only one Chapter and it's pretty funny, I just crack up every time I read it!