Whoa, I haven't looked at this story for a while... I've had a serious case of writers block. Looking back on my previous chapters I now see how crappy my writing is. But
I can only hope I've improved. Enjoy!
Chapter 7: The Downward Spiral.
In my entire life I had never felt anything so soft as her kisses. Her scent intoxicated me, holding my mind hostage. By no means did I think that anything could ever feel so right. Nothing could bring me down from this euphoric high.
"ooo Squalls kissin a gurl!" a small voice shouted.
Nothing, that is, except for Libby.
Embarrassed to be caught in such an intimate moment, they broke the kiss. Squall glared at his younger sister while Rinoa looked down and giggled.
Ellone followed close behind and picked the little girl up in her arms.
"Squall I am so sor-" she started, but was interrupted when the doorbell rang.
She looked at the door angrily, as if mad at it for interrupting her apology, and went to open it.
Squall looked nervously back at Rinoa as she rested her head on his shoulder. He felt calm until, yet again, they were bothered.
"Squall! Your friends are here!" Ellone announced as Zell, Selphie & Molly entered the room.
They all smiled when they saw Rinoa next to Squall. He suddenly stood up and asked, "What do you guys want?"
Zell smirked, "Well, we were in the neighborhood, and wondered if we could hang out here for a while..."
"But if your busy we can come back later." Molly said hushing a giggle.
"Your always in this neighborhood...you live in this neighborhood." Squall stated.
"That's true. But Selphie and Molly don't live here!" He answered.
Squall frowned. "Fine stay if you want but there's not much to do here."
"Woo Hoo!" Selphie shouted. She and Molly walked over to the couch and sat down next to Rinoa as Zell went towards the Playstation 2.
"Hey Squall, I have to take Libby to Grandma's. Then I'll be going to the airport. Dad and Ashley should be home to get their luggage soon and they'll meet me there. Rick will be back from practice in a couple hours." Ellone announced.
"Why are you going to the airport?" Squall asked confused.
"Weren't you listening at dinner last night? Dad, Ashley and I are all going to Esthar to check out the colleges. I'm taking Libby to grandmas and you and Rick are supposed to stay here for the weekend. Remember to be responsible." She said
"What?" He asked again.
"You heard me Squall. I have to go, see you Sunday night. Love you!" She said making a kiss sound.
"Luv ya!" Libby repeated as she waved her little hand. Squall waited until he heard the door slam to turn around.
They all stared at him with a confused look on their faces.
"Man, that was bleak..." Rinoa stated while looking out the window. "So when's the party?"
"Party?" They all asked in unison.
She smiled and rolled her eyes as she walked up to Squall. "Oh come on Squall. You're left all alone in a huge house for the weekend and your telling me you haven't thought about having a party?
He looked down and thought for a moment. That doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
Before he could answer her question someone came in the door.
Laguna and Ashley walked into the room filled with teenagers. They looked around the room and Laguna thought he saw a ghost from the past in a room full of familiar faces.
She looks just like...
"I don't believe we've met you before!" Ashley said extending her hand to Rinoa. "I'm Ashley, Squall's step mom and this is my husband Laguna. And you are?"
She took her hand and shook it. "I'm Rinoa." She said shyly.
For a split second they had a look of shock on their faces, but quickly covered it up.
"Nice to meet you, welcome to our home." Laguna said as they quickly went upstairs.
"Well that wasn't awkward at all." Rinoa as Squall looked at her.
S2
"Was that the Rinoa?" Ashley whispered.
"I think so." Laguna answered as he closed the bedroom door behind her.
"Well, it's pretty obvious they're like each other." She stated.
"It is?" he asked
"Of course! Did you see how close they were standing next to each other! And the way he looked at her. They had that look in their eyes." She informed Laguna.
"Hmmm. She doesn't look that bad... I'm glad to see Squall expanding his social circle. He does need more friends... and who knows, maybe having a girlfriend will calm him down a bit?' Laguna thought out loud.
"Well, don't be fooled. She may look harmless but that's one of the things men don't understand about women. They can be very deceiving..."Ashley said suspiciously.
"God, why are teenagers so damn confusing. How about this. We're leaving the boys all alone this weekend. If Squall can prove to us he's responsible enough, we won't have to jump to conclusions when it comes to him..." He suggested.
"Sounds fair." She said.
S2
"Go right!" Zell shouted
"No go left!" Rinoa yelled
"This stupid green car is in the way!" Molly shouted back
"We're gonna die!" Selphie shouted. The cars collided and everything went black.
"...I can't believe you guys are playing my sisters Barbie video game. It's for four year old girls..." Squall said quietly.
"Well, excuuuuuuse me for having a little fun!" Zell said defensively.
"Oh come on Squall I know you secretly play this at night after everyone's gone to bed!" Rinoa teased.
"I do not!" He said angrily.
"You know you wouldn't get so mad if it weren't true..." Selphie stated while everyone else cracked up.
"You guys are so immature!" Squall shouted while they all stifled their laughs.
'Aww I'm sorry Squall we were just teasing you..." Rinoa said playfully as she sat on his lap.
"Whatever..." He said looking away.
"Ha! That's so Squall!" Zell said as they all kept their eyes on the TV screen.
Rinoa smiled and kissed him lightly on the cheek. He gave a tiny smile and kissed her back.
"Well kids we're off!" Laguna said excitedly, looking a bit uncomfortable as he noticed what his son had been doing.
"Bye!" They all said in unison.
"Be responsible!" Ashley said as they walked out the door.
"Damn your rents are big on responsibility. So about that party..."
"Fine, it wouldn't hurt. They'll never find out." He said as he smirked at Rinoa.
"Yay!" She said throwing her arms around his neck. "Can we stay here for the tonight Squall?"
"I don't care..." He shrugged.
"Alright! Slumber party!" Selphie shouted.
"Yay." Zell said his eyes still glued to the screen.
"Uh...I don't think I'll be able to stay..." Molly said nervously.
"Why not?" Rinoa asked.
"My parents would kill me!" she answered.
"Hm... Just tell them you and Selphie are studying for a test and that you're staying at her house." She said.
She looked un-easy. "I guess I could..."
"Cool. And Selphie, you can do the same." Rinoa told Selphie.
It was amazing how much influence one person could have on so many people.
"Hey Squall I need to go get some stuff from my friends house, can you give me a ride?" Rinoa asked.
"Sure..." He said.
"Hey we need to get our stuff too!" Zell said.
"You live in the neighborhood. Walk" Squall told him as he grabbed his keys and slammed the door.
"Uh! Did he just ditch us?" Selphie asked
S2
As they walked down the street they saw Squalls car drive by.
"I guess he wanted to be alone with Rinoa." Molly said.
"Haha they're so cute together. Don't you think?" Selphie jumped excitedly.
"Yeah, but he better not start ditching his friends for his girlfriend." Zell pouted.
"Squall's not like that!" Selphie said.
"Yeah I guess. He's just a love starved twit!" Zell laughed. "Here's my house. I'll get my stuff and meet you at Squall's in a half an hour."
"An half an hour?" Molly asked.
"Yeah, it'll take them awhile if you know what I mean." He answered.
"Haha, oh my gosh Zell! Come on Molly, my house is close." Selphie said.
S2
"Okay, just keep going down this street and stop the gray house." Rinoa instructed.
"This one?" He asked.
"Yeah." She answered as they pulled up on the curb. "She got out of the car and headed for the house. "Aren't you coming with me?" She asked.
"Do you want me to?" He looked at her and she nodded her head.
Rinoa took out the key her friend had given her and unlocked the door. "Carrie?" She called to the empty house. No answer.
"Hm, she's probably out. After all it is Friday..." Rinoa said to both herself and Squall.
They walked into the room Rinoa was staying in. She opened her drawers and pulled out a suitcase.
"Hello Kitty? Rinoa, aren't we a bit old for that?" He teased, sitting on the small bed.
"Hey, you never too old for Kitty." She laughed.
"Huh. So what'd you come here to get?" he asked.
"You know, clothes, CD's, alcohol. Stuff like that." She answered. She set down a large bag and started filling it with random things. Squall blushed when she put her lingerie in it. She grabbed a few plastic bags with something in it.
"What's that...?" He said eyeing the bags.
"You know, weed... and some Meth." She answered.
"I think you should leave the tweak, Rin." He stated, his eyes suggesting a hint of sadness.
"Sure...but why?" She asked.
He sighed. "I dunno...I don't think I want hardcore drugs in my house. And I don't want you doing them either."
"Okay, okay. But we can keep the weed?" She smiled.
"Yeah. That I don't mind." He said standing up.
It was amazing how much influence one person could have on her.
They went to the bar and Rinoa took out about 5 bottles of alcohol.
"Let's go."
S2S2
"Oh man, Selphie I'm so nervous. I've never lied to my parents before!" Molly said in a whisper.
"It'll be fine, I mean I was nervous the last week, but it turned out perfect. Nothing went wrong."
"If you say..." She said as they headed downstairs.
AN: all right, I know it's kind of short and boring but I'm sorry. Next Chapter will be better! And if you'd like to co-author a fic sometime email me