Chapter 14
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the featured characters. Squaresoft does and they were so mean as to not sell it to me. (sniff)
Seifer's POV (the morning after the reply)
I woke up at 8 am in the morning. I got off my bed and opened the curtains. Somehow, the weather felt exceptionally good. Then I remebered the reason why I was somewhat abnormal. Was it my imagination or has Quistis really given me the green light? No, that definitely not my imagination. I can still remember her blushing. Then what am I waiting for? I should get my ass moving and ask her out! I went to the basin and washed up. As I was about to put on my usual outfit (trenchcoat, black t-shirt and black jeans), I thought of where I might want to bring Quistis. Maybe fishing? I guess I should ask her where she might wish to go. I picked up my gunblade and put it in its sheath which is attached to my black jeans rather than to just simply hold it in my hands. I don't want to alarm her, do I?
I went to the classroom after I got my breakfast, thinking that there was probably where I would find her. Just as I'd expected, she was there, marking the papers through the computer. I gave her the cup of mocha I bought at the cafeteria on my way there.
"Thanks. I was actually thinking of getting a cup. I'm amazed that you know that I can't do without my morning coffee and that my favourite is mocha. Looks like you've been doing your homework." she said in one grateful breath.
I took the opportunity and asked her if she slept well.
"Not really. What about you?"
"No, of course not. Not when I was wondering if you meant what you said and where you might want to go with me if you really meant what you said. Say, have you tried fishing?"
Quistis spluttered over her coffee as a group of lower classmen came into the classroom. "What on earth are you talking about? If you continue harrassing me, I shall have to report you to the commander!"
"What.You mean that you didn't mean what you said yesterday?"
"I think, you are either thinking that it's a great joke to play on me or you are suffering from delusions that I'm returning your imaginary ardour, in which both cases require attention. Garden cannot allow problematic SeeDs like you on important missions. Class, please read the tutorial regarding the junctioning of your magic while I bring this poor lad who is suffering from problems with reality to Dr Kadowaki. I will have a discussion regarding the tutorial upon my return, so you'd better follow my instructions."was the cold commanding reply from Quistis. I was so crestfallen that I did not react when she grabbed my arm and dragged me into the lift.
She waited till there was nobody before entering the lift. Then she clicked B1. I said in surprise "Instructor, isn't the infirmary on the 1st floor?" She did not reply but lugged me towards the control room which was always deserted.
Then she said "God, you're so dense! Can't you tell that I mean what I said yesterday and what I said in the classroom was but an act?"
I stared at her before the truth finally dawned upon me. "But why the act?"
"Haven't you heard of the rumour that is flying in the Garden? I don't know how, but someone's already discovered that you're asking me out! You know the rules. The students are not supposed to date! Not in Garden at least. I don't want to make the junior classmen think that they are encouraged to date! Plus, I don't think we want the Trepies and the members of your mini fanclub shadowing us, do we? So can we like, leave our personal matters for after the school hours?"
"Fine. So, do you want to go out tonight? I was thinking of going fishing. The beach with fishing piers near Balamb are great for fishing. And the silence is great for a date. But only if you agree, of course."
"I don't see why not. But what will happen to our dinner?" replied Quistis.
"We can buy some pizza and drinks on the way to the pier. Plus, the fishes taste great and love pepperoni pizza."
"Really? I guess that's fine then. But when do we meet? I can't leave till 5.30 pm."said Quistis with a frown.
"That's okay, there's plenty of time left for fishing. So, I guess I'll meet you at the front gate at 6. Don't worry about the gear and worms, I have more than enough for the both of us. You'd better get back to your adoring classmen, before their brains wonder to the possibility of us dating." I teased with a smile.
She punched my arm and gave my a peck on my cheek before turning to leave. "See you later."
I watched her board the lift and waved her goodbye, before leaving the room myself. As I was walking down the corridor leading to the library, a messenger came to me and told me to report to Commander Leonhart. I made my way there, wondering what could be the matter. I went into the office and marched up to him and saluted him before saying "Almasy reporting to the commander."
"Good, you're finally here. I thought that you might not turn up at all. Well, let's get down to buisness. The Balamb hotel has been burgled and the sercurity guard was killed. The client wants us to send a SeeD along and investigate the matter. Since Zell, Irvine, Selphie and Quistis are on duty and you are the best among the new batch of SeeDs, you are to take up this job. The job should be of little difficulty to you, so I believe you can do a good job of it and take care of yourself. It's a daytime job, so it won't interfere with your personal affairs. It may stretch up till three days' worth of your mornings and afternoons though." said Squall in an official tone.
"What are the losses suffered by the hotel? How was the security guard murdered?" I asked, wondering where I was supposed to start if I did not have any information.
"The information and money for the mission is in this folder. As for your payment, it's already sitting in your bank account. Dismissed."was the nonchalant reply as he turned to his papers.
I left the office and went into my room to read the information. The sercurity guard was brutally killed last night. He had signs of torture all over his body. He was killed by a slash on his his neck. The murder weapon was probably a gunblade and the murderer was most likely to be a young female, given the build of the criminal featured on the screenshot from the sercurity camera. The guard was tortured in a different spot and there was no camera at that spot. The hotel lost a precious antique crystal chandelier and all the jewelled lamps in the hotel. The jewels set in the other pieces of furniture and all the torches were stolen, matches and batteries included. Great, I've got a burglar with a trademark. I'd better check the archives of the other forces and see if the freak has acted in other areas.
############################################### Hi, long time no see. I'm really sorry for not updating in the past century, but if you wish to blame someone, go blame my stupid computer. It's not my fault that it crashed, disabling me from typing out my story. Anyhow, Quistis will go on the date in either next chapter or the one following the next, depending on how long Seifer's investigations get. This case is crucial to the story, so do remember the clues in this chapter! Do review, even if you're angry with me for not updating in a million years. Sob. Harle ;_ ;
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the featured characters. Squaresoft does and they were so mean as to not sell it to me. (sniff)
Seifer's POV (the morning after the reply)
I woke up at 8 am in the morning. I got off my bed and opened the curtains. Somehow, the weather felt exceptionally good. Then I remebered the reason why I was somewhat abnormal. Was it my imagination or has Quistis really given me the green light? No, that definitely not my imagination. I can still remember her blushing. Then what am I waiting for? I should get my ass moving and ask her out! I went to the basin and washed up. As I was about to put on my usual outfit (trenchcoat, black t-shirt and black jeans), I thought of where I might want to bring Quistis. Maybe fishing? I guess I should ask her where she might wish to go. I picked up my gunblade and put it in its sheath which is attached to my black jeans rather than to just simply hold it in my hands. I don't want to alarm her, do I?
I went to the classroom after I got my breakfast, thinking that there was probably where I would find her. Just as I'd expected, she was there, marking the papers through the computer. I gave her the cup of mocha I bought at the cafeteria on my way there.
"Thanks. I was actually thinking of getting a cup. I'm amazed that you know that I can't do without my morning coffee and that my favourite is mocha. Looks like you've been doing your homework." she said in one grateful breath.
I took the opportunity and asked her if she slept well.
"Not really. What about you?"
"No, of course not. Not when I was wondering if you meant what you said and where you might want to go with me if you really meant what you said. Say, have you tried fishing?"
Quistis spluttered over her coffee as a group of lower classmen came into the classroom. "What on earth are you talking about? If you continue harrassing me, I shall have to report you to the commander!"
"What.You mean that you didn't mean what you said yesterday?"
"I think, you are either thinking that it's a great joke to play on me or you are suffering from delusions that I'm returning your imaginary ardour, in which both cases require attention. Garden cannot allow problematic SeeDs like you on important missions. Class, please read the tutorial regarding the junctioning of your magic while I bring this poor lad who is suffering from problems with reality to Dr Kadowaki. I will have a discussion regarding the tutorial upon my return, so you'd better follow my instructions."was the cold commanding reply from Quistis. I was so crestfallen that I did not react when she grabbed my arm and dragged me into the lift.
She waited till there was nobody before entering the lift. Then she clicked B1. I said in surprise "Instructor, isn't the infirmary on the 1st floor?" She did not reply but lugged me towards the control room which was always deserted.
Then she said "God, you're so dense! Can't you tell that I mean what I said yesterday and what I said in the classroom was but an act?"
I stared at her before the truth finally dawned upon me. "But why the act?"
"Haven't you heard of the rumour that is flying in the Garden? I don't know how, but someone's already discovered that you're asking me out! You know the rules. The students are not supposed to date! Not in Garden at least. I don't want to make the junior classmen think that they are encouraged to date! Plus, I don't think we want the Trepies and the members of your mini fanclub shadowing us, do we? So can we like, leave our personal matters for after the school hours?"
"Fine. So, do you want to go out tonight? I was thinking of going fishing. The beach with fishing piers near Balamb are great for fishing. And the silence is great for a date. But only if you agree, of course."
"I don't see why not. But what will happen to our dinner?" replied Quistis.
"We can buy some pizza and drinks on the way to the pier. Plus, the fishes taste great and love pepperoni pizza."
"Really? I guess that's fine then. But when do we meet? I can't leave till 5.30 pm."said Quistis with a frown.
"That's okay, there's plenty of time left for fishing. So, I guess I'll meet you at the front gate at 6. Don't worry about the gear and worms, I have more than enough for the both of us. You'd better get back to your adoring classmen, before their brains wonder to the possibility of us dating." I teased with a smile.
She punched my arm and gave my a peck on my cheek before turning to leave. "See you later."
I watched her board the lift and waved her goodbye, before leaving the room myself. As I was walking down the corridor leading to the library, a messenger came to me and told me to report to Commander Leonhart. I made my way there, wondering what could be the matter. I went into the office and marched up to him and saluted him before saying "Almasy reporting to the commander."
"Good, you're finally here. I thought that you might not turn up at all. Well, let's get down to buisness. The Balamb hotel has been burgled and the sercurity guard was killed. The client wants us to send a SeeD along and investigate the matter. Since Zell, Irvine, Selphie and Quistis are on duty and you are the best among the new batch of SeeDs, you are to take up this job. The job should be of little difficulty to you, so I believe you can do a good job of it and take care of yourself. It's a daytime job, so it won't interfere with your personal affairs. It may stretch up till three days' worth of your mornings and afternoons though." said Squall in an official tone.
"What are the losses suffered by the hotel? How was the security guard murdered?" I asked, wondering where I was supposed to start if I did not have any information.
"The information and money for the mission is in this folder. As for your payment, it's already sitting in your bank account. Dismissed."was the nonchalant reply as he turned to his papers.
I left the office and went into my room to read the information. The sercurity guard was brutally killed last night. He had signs of torture all over his body. He was killed by a slash on his his neck. The murder weapon was probably a gunblade and the murderer was most likely to be a young female, given the build of the criminal featured on the screenshot from the sercurity camera. The guard was tortured in a different spot and there was no camera at that spot. The hotel lost a precious antique crystal chandelier and all the jewelled lamps in the hotel. The jewels set in the other pieces of furniture and all the torches were stolen, matches and batteries included. Great, I've got a burglar with a trademark. I'd better check the archives of the other forces and see if the freak has acted in other areas.
############################################### Hi, long time no see. I'm really sorry for not updating in the past century, but if you wish to blame someone, go blame my stupid computer. It's not my fault that it crashed, disabling me from typing out my story. Anyhow, Quistis will go on the date in either next chapter or the one following the next, depending on how long Seifer's investigations get. This case is crucial to the story, so do remember the clues in this chapter! Do review, even if you're angry with me for not updating in a million years. Sob. Harle ;_ ;