Author's notes: Umm some have asked who is the kid's mother and it made me realise that I haven't thought too much about this story but have no fear I have faith that I shall prevail. Thank you so much for the reviews, I like constructive criticism (and I'll try to fix my tenses) oh and praise of course.

Click. Flash. Click. Flash. Click. Flash.

SEIFER'S POV

I couldn't believe my eyes when seeing my son latched to Leonhart's leg. Mister calm and regal standing dishevelled and on the brink of a pouting definitely a Kodak moment, actually several. CLICK

I pull out from behind the camera to get a better look at Leonhart. Can someone say Red Rum backward? Click I got that one too. Toss head back and insert evil laughter.

SQUALL'S POV

I'm going to kill Seifer and there's not a force in the universe that can stop me, not even the power of guilt held by little kid as he watches his father die slowly before his very eyes.

The demon still attached to my leg smiling sweetly giving a nice show to the camera. Grrrrr... It's so much like his idiot camera tooting father.

"That's it, baby. Show me some teeth."

"I'll knock the teeth out of your head. Will that be sufficient?" Plan B, it may still be too much for the delicate senses of a child. I need a sign, usually I don't believe in fate shit but at this moment I'd take anything and run with it. I hear the door creak behind me, this could be back up.

Damn, Seifer's widow umm wife. Whatever, there's obviously someone up there who is spitting at me while cackling with evil laughter. He should come down and join the party, really make this hell.

A regal woman sways into the office with a smile that doesn't reach her light hazel eyes. Her eyes are focused a head but she knows that there's someone new to be her audience. Her long strawberry blonde hair swaying softly down to her waist and she flips her fringe as she comes to a stop in front of Seifer. She's attractive for sure but still Seifer is the better looking of the couple.

"Honey, this is Squall Leonhart and Leonhart this is my wife Celia." Seifer waves his hand between the two of us, still chuckling slightly.

"It's nice to meet you Celia." Barely managing to stay pleasant but I just want to leave preferably without the demon.

"And the tyke on your leg is Adrian." He chuckles at the reminder that his son was still attached to my leg. I wiggle my leg experimentally it didn't work before but I'm at the end of my tether.

"Oh my gosh. Adrian get off Mr Leonhart right now" She's being over dramatic. "How can we make this up to you?"

"I'm fine I'd just like to leave now."

"No really Leonhart, we should make this up to you not for Adrian hitching a ride, that's funny, but for finding him. How does dinner sound? Dri will be there. You'd love to have him over wouldn't you tyke?" Amusement still colours his voice.

"Actually the pleasure was all, well not mine but Quistis, yours, the little demon and the numerous people between the walk way and your office. Now if the circus is gone for the day I suggest you inform the child's carer that he has been found and I'll take my leave." I think they've done enough no need to prolong this madness.

"Leonhart, how can you be that cruel? Look you're making Adrian cry." Like I care if the little demon's crying. The huge green eyes are filling with tears and bottom lip's quivering slightly; it disturbs to admit I feel guilty.

"I bet you taught him that" I mumble and I hear Seifer chuckle he knows victory is coming. "Fine, I accept."

"Great, see you 7 o'clock Saturday." I sigh but agree.

"Is it alright to bring someone with me?" Seifer nods. Good I don't want to go through the torture, Seifer probably organising alone. I guess I'll be seeing more of Seifer and his little demon.

SEIFER'S POV

It's surprising for Adrian to get attached (pun intended) to someone like this. Especially Leonhart, whom to most kids was as scary as Hell. Adrian doesn't like most people hence the running away from the babysitter. That reminds me.

"He's been found." I say, then hang up I can't be bothered to hear her pathetic apologies right now.

Turning my attention to Celia I examine what has become of my lovely wife. She's still very beautiful and has all the qualities that attracted me to her in the first place but unfortunately those were the qualities for a one-night stand. There is no romantic story in our marriage. We meet at a nightclub, knocked her up and we got married. She stays because I provide well for her and I let her because Adrian needs a mother but I'm starting to think this unspoken arrangement isn't the best idea for any of us. Coming to Balamb garden was a last ditch effort to save the marriage, I thought a change might help us. I'm also hoping that I'm wrong about her reasons.

"So, that was Commander Squall Leonhart. He's handsome and quite the gentleman." Hmm just the thing every husband wants to hear but

"A gentleman? You missed the part where he threatens to punch my teeth out and our child being a demon." I'd let the demon thing go it seemed something like a term of affection for Leonhart but still not the words of a gentleman.

She tilts her head examining a photo of Dri on my desk "Oh, but you agree with the handsome part?" I cringe at the part of me that knows that everyone would either say grudgingly or with great enthusiasm that Leonhart is striking.

"Can you take Dri back home? There are a few things I need to take care here."

She nods. Oh good she was either in cooperative mood or...

"Sure, I'll do that for you but there's something I'd like to ask you." She looks down at Adrian. "We'll talk about it later." Is it too much to hope for that she do it because it's her motherly duty, maybe even motherly love.

SQUALL'S POV

I'll admit to the fact that there's something about Seifer I've never been able to give up or maybe it's get back. Which ever it is, it's easy to ignore when he's the biggest asshole.

At light knock on my door my head jerks up stopping my contemplation.

"Come in." Jason walks in and sits in the chair opposite me and judging by the serious look he thinks he's going on a mission. I've never had the heart to tell him that he isn't good enough to get send on a mission by his commander, he would never make team leader he doesn't have the right characteristics.

"Seifer's invited us to dinner tomorrow night at 1900 hours" Sound like a mission, maybe that will satisfy Jason.

"Did he really invite both of us or just you?"

"Me." A few moments pass and an angry expression settles on his face.

"For Hyne's sake Jason, you can't be jealous of Seifer. He's married with a kid." I leave out that it's apparent that he's straight.

"Yeah but is he happily married?"

"All you had to say was no, Jason. It's fine. I'll ask Quistis. I am not going to this torture session alone or what was the quaint word Seifer used? Dinner." I stop in the middle of my rambling realising my mistake. Shit, I shouldn't have mentioned going out with Quistis. It's a well-known fact that Quistis used to have a crush on me but it is also known that she doesn't any more; and actually going out with Zell. A fact that has yet to reach Jason ears, even though they have been going out longer than we have. Being bi definitely has disadvantages.

"Now, Squall do not get hasty. What time?" I sigh I don't like repeating myself but it's better than the drama act I had been anticipating.

"7 PM" He comes and sits on the edge of my seat, pushing my hair that had fallen in front of my face behind my ear.

"Well now that's over isn't there more interesting things we could be doing in your office." I look into his dark green eyes and shake my head making the hair fall in front of my face again.

"No there really isn't. I have to work. If you had gotten here quicker but now I have an appointment in 2 minutes. So you have to leave. I'll see you later then." He gets up in a huff without saying goodbye.

SEIFER'S POV

Dinner wasn't exactly a clever idea. Neither Celia nor me could cook beyond the basics like Spaghetti bolognaise or pizza. But I have already put the roast in the oven and just finished putting the veggies in if all goes to plan it should all be ready about 20 minutes after Leonhart and company arrive.

"Alright, Dri time to get you ready"

"Daddy, Is Leonhart an angel?"

Author's Note: This chapter was basically to explain there are problems in Seifer and Squall's relationships. I don't think this is exactly humour any more (maybe it wasn't in the first place) but I'll try to keep it light and have some more humorous situations.

(revised 3rd August 2005)