Chapter 12
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters featured in this story. Squaresoft refused to sell them to me. Sniff.
Quistis' POV (still at the ball.)
I was frozen in my boots for quite some time after Seifer "confessed". Selphie came along and asked me why was I looking so lost by myself at the balcony. It only then did I return to my usual state. I, of course, told her that it was nothing and that I was just thinking. Then I followed her and joined Rinoa and the rest. Somehow, I managed to stay detatched from the rest of the group even though there was plenty of conversation going on. For the rest of the night at the ball, I was in a dream-like state. Thank goodness that I did not see Seifer again for the rest of the night, other than when he went onto the stage for the prize presentation. Otherwise, my head would be in an utter mess.
At the end of the ball, I walked back to dormitory and entered my room. I slipped out of my dress and took a cold shower. I really needed to clear my thoughts. I turned on the faucets and adjusted the water to a cool, comfortable temperature. Whilst I scrubbed my head with my favourite icy cool shampoo, I thought of what I actually felt for Seifer. Admittedly, I do feel something for him. In fact, since we met a few years back when we entered Balamb Garden together. During then, we both seemed to remember nothing due to the brainwash we both had. That emptiness in our heads made us feel totally insecure. Naturally, we relied on each other for the security and gradually became really close friends. Though nothing in the 'girl-boy' sense happened between us. Our friendship ended when I became SeeD. He was totally upset. I tried to console him, promising him that I will help him get his SeeD certificate. Which I indirectly did when I became his instructor. Somehow the dislike turned into hatred of some sort when that happened.
As I scrubbed my body with soap, I began to think what I actually felt for him. Was it friendship? Yes. but is there something more? There seems to be something else, but what is it? The more I thought about it, the more puzzled I felt. Finally, I decided to stop thinking about it and go get some sleep. I'll let nature take it's path. Then I slipped into my favourite black silk pajamas and went to sleep.
Seifer's POV (after the ball, in his room.) I slipped out of the suit I'd put on at the ball and stepped into the shower. As I felt the cool fluid thunder on my skin, I couldn't help but wonder what Quistis was doing and what she felt about me. For some reason or another, I actually revealed what I truly felt for her. I don't know why I did that. I mean, I'd restrained myself for what seems like forever, but I had that outburst tonight. Maybe it was because of how exceptionally beautiful she was in that unusual outfit. Well, I'll get my answer from her tomorrow night. Much as I hope that my love will be requited, it would indeed be better if she could give me a definite answer rather than to leave it a mystery, even if she did not feel the same as I feel for her. I shrugged inwardly and decided to sleep on it and leave matters till tomorrow.
Quistis' POV (the morning after the ball.)
I woke up and jumped out of my bed. I went to my window and opened the curtains and saw the beach not far away, fire cavern towards the left and a bit of the mountains in the corner. I was lucky to get this room. This room had probably the best view in the entire garden and the weather was great that day. I stayed there for a moment and let the breeze blow at my face before I went to wash up. As I washed up, my mind went through my agenda. I have a lesson as usual up till 3 pm and some tution for the weaker ones up till 5 pm. Then I'm to meet Rinny and Selph for dinner at Seaside Niche at 6 pm. Actually, they wanted me to come along with them to the bar and drink with them and their boyfriends but I decided not to. After dinner I'll do some shopping at Balamb. Then I was to meet Seifer at the lovers corner at 12 midnight. *Sigh* Since I did not really prepare myself, I guess my reply will be at its most truthful. I hope he was not joking. I shrugged and put on a sleeveless lilac turtleneck and a pair of black jeans instead of my usual peach coloured battle outfit. Then I decided to add a light blue coloured cardigan to the outfit. Some loose powder and lip gloss completed the outfit. I did not intend to come back to my room until I've spoken to Seifer. I clipped Save the Queen to my jeans and dropped my compact and lip gloss into my purse before going to the classrooms.
############### It's reviewing time! ################ Yay! The ballet begins! Of course, Quistis will have good news for Seifer. There will be a romantic scene between the two of them, though there won't be a steamy one, yet. Anyway, my fic will not be too detailed for those scenes. I'll leave the imagining to you, the readers. It's also for the benefit of the younger readers. There's no need to pollute them. A big thank you to all the reviewees! Harle^_^
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters featured in this story. Squaresoft refused to sell them to me. Sniff.
Quistis' POV (still at the ball.)
I was frozen in my boots for quite some time after Seifer "confessed". Selphie came along and asked me why was I looking so lost by myself at the balcony. It only then did I return to my usual state. I, of course, told her that it was nothing and that I was just thinking. Then I followed her and joined Rinoa and the rest. Somehow, I managed to stay detatched from the rest of the group even though there was plenty of conversation going on. For the rest of the night at the ball, I was in a dream-like state. Thank goodness that I did not see Seifer again for the rest of the night, other than when he went onto the stage for the prize presentation. Otherwise, my head would be in an utter mess.
At the end of the ball, I walked back to dormitory and entered my room. I slipped out of my dress and took a cold shower. I really needed to clear my thoughts. I turned on the faucets and adjusted the water to a cool, comfortable temperature. Whilst I scrubbed my head with my favourite icy cool shampoo, I thought of what I actually felt for Seifer. Admittedly, I do feel something for him. In fact, since we met a few years back when we entered Balamb Garden together. During then, we both seemed to remember nothing due to the brainwash we both had. That emptiness in our heads made us feel totally insecure. Naturally, we relied on each other for the security and gradually became really close friends. Though nothing in the 'girl-boy' sense happened between us. Our friendship ended when I became SeeD. He was totally upset. I tried to console him, promising him that I will help him get his SeeD certificate. Which I indirectly did when I became his instructor. Somehow the dislike turned into hatred of some sort when that happened.
As I scrubbed my body with soap, I began to think what I actually felt for him. Was it friendship? Yes. but is there something more? There seems to be something else, but what is it? The more I thought about it, the more puzzled I felt. Finally, I decided to stop thinking about it and go get some sleep. I'll let nature take it's path. Then I slipped into my favourite black silk pajamas and went to sleep.
Seifer's POV (after the ball, in his room.) I slipped out of the suit I'd put on at the ball and stepped into the shower. As I felt the cool fluid thunder on my skin, I couldn't help but wonder what Quistis was doing and what she felt about me. For some reason or another, I actually revealed what I truly felt for her. I don't know why I did that. I mean, I'd restrained myself for what seems like forever, but I had that outburst tonight. Maybe it was because of how exceptionally beautiful she was in that unusual outfit. Well, I'll get my answer from her tomorrow night. Much as I hope that my love will be requited, it would indeed be better if she could give me a definite answer rather than to leave it a mystery, even if she did not feel the same as I feel for her. I shrugged inwardly and decided to sleep on it and leave matters till tomorrow.
Quistis' POV (the morning after the ball.)
I woke up and jumped out of my bed. I went to my window and opened the curtains and saw the beach not far away, fire cavern towards the left and a bit of the mountains in the corner. I was lucky to get this room. This room had probably the best view in the entire garden and the weather was great that day. I stayed there for a moment and let the breeze blow at my face before I went to wash up. As I washed up, my mind went through my agenda. I have a lesson as usual up till 3 pm and some tution for the weaker ones up till 5 pm. Then I'm to meet Rinny and Selph for dinner at Seaside Niche at 6 pm. Actually, they wanted me to come along with them to the bar and drink with them and their boyfriends but I decided not to. After dinner I'll do some shopping at Balamb. Then I was to meet Seifer at the lovers corner at 12 midnight. *Sigh* Since I did not really prepare myself, I guess my reply will be at its most truthful. I hope he was not joking. I shrugged and put on a sleeveless lilac turtleneck and a pair of black jeans instead of my usual peach coloured battle outfit. Then I decided to add a light blue coloured cardigan to the outfit. Some loose powder and lip gloss completed the outfit. I did not intend to come back to my room until I've spoken to Seifer. I clipped Save the Queen to my jeans and dropped my compact and lip gloss into my purse before going to the classrooms.
############### It's reviewing time! ################ Yay! The ballet begins! Of course, Quistis will have good news for Seifer. There will be a romantic scene between the two of them, though there won't be a steamy one, yet. Anyway, my fic will not be too detailed for those scenes. I'll leave the imagining to you, the readers. It's also for the benefit of the younger readers. There's no need to pollute them. A big thank you to all the reviewees! Harle^_^