AU: I decided to finally write up an idea I've had in my head for awhile. I hope you give it a chance. Let me know what you think. The ratings may change depending on a number of things. I really can't give a decent summary without spoiling some of the plot, so please just read along. I'm also going to try to update fairly regularly. Also, they have potty mouths, so I'm warning you guys
WARNING: Contains homosexual relationships, if you don't care for that, please don't read. Otherwise, enjoy. (Squall and Seifer, as they are my favorite pairing by far)
I'd really appreciate any comments, i.e. constructive criticism so I can improve. Plain bashing will be ignored. I also apologize for the starting scene, but I had to!
DISCLAIMER: Square owns the characters and game, I'm not writing this for any profit, so don't sue! Although I wouldn't mind a life size figure of Squall and Seifer ;) ..
Anyhow On with the story! Let me know what you think guys!
Introduction
"Is it me?" Rinoa's voice was soft and hesitant, she didn't want to ask or even know, but she did ask anyhow.
"No, of course not," Squall looked down to her face looking up at him imploringly, seeking his eyes and any signs of what she feared. He placed his pale hand on her head, the soft light in the room reflecting off his eyes, a small reassuring smile on his face, "I'm just tired." His smile gone, his eyes on her hair as he moves his fingers through them slowly and absentmindedly. Squall sighed and dropped his head back into the pillow as Rinoa continued watching him. He was so beautiful; she found her gaze fixated on his soft supple lips as he spoke, his clear soft voice soothing as he continued, "Just a lot of work lately." His fine brows fell into their natural frown as he closed his eyes. He wasn't cut out for this job, he knew it, and he only wondered when the others would realize it.
"Maybe you just need a vacation," Rinoa touched his lips lightly, feeling them a little dry under her fingers. She suddenly leaned forward, sliding forward on him so her face was level with his, a smile spread across her lovely features. Squall felt her faze and slowly opened his cobalt eyes; they stared out at her from within the darkness, she found them so shocking and hypnotizing always. She took the moment to observe him. His eyes reflected his tiredness, he glanced at her for a moment until he finally asked softly, "what?" he had seen that look before, she had an idea.
She smiled broadly, placing her hands on top of each other on his bare smooth chest, "You're taking a vacation starting tomorrow!" She lowered her head happily on her hands, resting her chin on them. "We're going to go into town and just relax. Just the two of us."
He let out a frustrated sigh, "you know I can't do that."
"Why not?" She frowned, "you're the commander, you can do as you like. Just put someone else in change for a couple of days." Her eyes looking up as she thought briefly, "Quistis! She'd love it."
Squall opened his mouth to protest but closed it just as quickly. He didn't want to argue back about this, he wanted to go on a break, even if for a day or two. Her idea sounded wonderful to him, and he wondered why the hell not. Things have been quiet as of late, and Quistis knew what to do. If something terrible happened she could always contact him, couldn't she?
A small tap on his chin took him out of his thoughts; Rinoa was looking expectantly at him, still waiting for a response. "Okay then Rinny," his smile offsetting his words. She threw her arms around him happily, he gave her a small squeeze back, actually happy for a moment. He was looking forward to not reading papers all day tomorrow. He only hoped Quistis would be available, he didn't feel anyone else knew as much as she did. He closed his eyes, slowly drifting to sleep finally.
