Ah, thank you to all my wonderful reviewers. 3 I have an author's retraction to make. For some reason I was calling the character of the library girl "Molly" instead of "Mae", which was the name I originally used for her. Sorry if I caused confusion, I tend to do that...
Chapter 8: Who the Fuck?
"Ma! I'm Home!" Zell hollered through the small dwelling.
"There's no need to yell, I'm right here Zell." A slightly annoyed voice answered.
He stepped into the family room and looked at his mother. "Ma, I'm gonna be staying the weekend at Squalls." He informed.
She looked up at him. "Well, if you want go ahead. But there's something about that boy I don't trust. He seems like he has some...issues."
"Nah, he's just a shy kid. Anyway, I'll be home Sunday. Okay?" He smiled.
"Okay. Have fun." she answered. "I love you."
"Thanks Ma! I love you too!" He said as he rushed upstairs and pulled out a backpack from under the small bed. "Okay, got my pajama's, some clothes, toothbrush... hey a leftover bottle of Jack Daniels! Fuck Yeah!" he said shoving everything in his bag.
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"Mother..." Mae began in a quite voice.
"Yes?" She said looking up from her paper.
"Um, Selphie and I have this big project to work on and its due Monday. So would it be all right if I stay at her house this weekend?" she said trying her best not to sound nervous.
"As long as it's for school. We have to keep those straight A's up." she smiled
"Thank you. We'll be leaving now. Good-bye mom" Mae said, relieved that her mother had believed her. And guilty that her mother had believed her.
"Work hard! I love you." She said as the two girls walked out the door.
"I love you too." Mae answered back, and closed the door behind her.
After they had gotten down the block Mae began, "That was so scary! I can't believe I lied to my mother! I can't believe I got away with it!"
"That's how I felt the first time Rinoa wanted me to lie to my mom, but it turned out to be surprisingly easy. I guess it's just something we need to grow out of." Selphie explained.
Taking a key out of her pocket, Selphie opened the bulky wooden door. Her mother sat on the brightly colored sofa and smiled when her daughter walked in. "Hi Selphie, Hi Mae."
"Hey mom. Rinoa, Mae and I have this huge project due on Monday, so were staying the weekend at Rinoa's to work on it. Is that okay?" Selphie asked politely.
"Sure, but make sure you take a break so you don't over work yourselves!" She answered.
"Okay mom, I'm just gonna go get my things and then we'll leave." Selphie chirped as she ran upstairs.
"Hurry up and pack." Mae told her as they reached her room.
"Okay, okay! Now lets see, I need...clothes, PJ's... Mr. Bear! Oh I can't believe I almost forgot!" Selphie exclaimed hugging the tattered stuffed animal tightly.
"You ready?" Mae asked.
"Yes, chill! Nothing bad is gonna happen this weekend, so let's go Pahhhtay!" Selphie answered. They ran down stairs and neared the door.
"Bye Selphie! I love you!" Her mother waved.
"Love you too!" Selphie replied, locking the door.
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"So, I called a whole bunch of people and told them to bring their own booze." Rinoa said smiled as they pulled into the parking lot of a small liquor store.
"Damni, where's that ID you gave me..." Squall thought out loud.
"The fake one? I think you put it in the glove compartment." She said as she rummaged through her purse.
"Oh." He said taking it out and examining it. "Your friend did a good job of making these."
She shook her head in agreement and got out of the car.
A bell rang as the two entered the shop. They headed straight to the back where the alcohol was.
He picked up 2 bottles of Vodka, 3 Bottles of Tequila, and 3 Bottles of Jack Daniels. He walked toward the register where the cashier rung up his alcohol.
"Your total is 400 Gil." He said in a monotone.
Squall handed him the money and took the bag and got back to his car. "He didn't even ask me for my ID." Squall said.
"I know! That was fucking awesome, we should go there more often." She said as the car took off down the street.
He shook his head and headed home.
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"Hey Zell!" Selphie waved as they both stood on Squalls front lawn.
"Hey, so you guys got away with it?" Zell asked.
"Yeah. Mae was nervous but she did it." She explained while smiling at her friend.
They looked up at the large door and moved the handle. "I guess Squall's already home, it's unlocked." Zell said.
"Yeah and his car is in the driveway." Mae told him. He just grinned while they all walked into the living room.
"Hey lovebirds, get a cage." Zell said as he set his bag down next to where Squall sat.
"Goddamn it." Squall muttered under his breath. Not once today could he be alone with Rinoa without getting interrupted.
"Anyways," Zell began, "I found a bottle of Jack Daniels in my room." He said taking it out of his backpack.
Rinoa got up and took it from him. "Cool, I'll put it with the rest."
They all followed her to the kitchen. "Wow Rin that's a lot of alcohol." Selphie said in disbelief.
"This is just for us. Everybody else can bring their own booze. Plus Squall bought most of it." Rinoa told them as she set down the bottle on the table with the rest.
They turned to him while he put his hands in his pocket as he leaned against the wall.
"Hey Zell, don't forget to call people!" Rinoa answered. Zell nodded and took out his cell phone.
The rest of the group walked back into the living room.
"Hey Rin, what time was the car wash tomorrow?" Selphie asked.
"Oh yeah, the car wash...it's at 11. There better be a lot of people showing up." Rinoa said as she crossed her arms. "How many people did you hand the flyers to after I left?
"Only about a gazillion! But a lot of them just threw it away." Selphie answered as she sat down on the couch. "God I hate the cheerleaders."
"Ugh, I know. There so mean." Mae agreed.
"Don't worry, it doesn't take talent to be a cheerleader. Now the dance team, that's different. Though, we do need a lot of practice." Rinoa said.
Zell strolled in and sat down with the others. "So..." He said in an attempt to break the silence that lingered in the room.
"Hey, it's getting dark! Let's watch a scary movie!" Selphie said excitedly.
"Ah, I get scared so easily." Rinoa said.
Selphie just sighed. "Oh, you have Squall!"
Squall glared at her, but he didn't really dislike the idea.
"Where's your DVD's?" Selphie asked, ignoring his gesture.
Squall pointed to a cabinet underneath the TV. Selphie and Zell got up and looked through.
"Wow, you have a lot!" Selphie exclaimed. "Ooo! Let's watch this one!"
She held up a copy of "Ju-On". (The very scary Japanese version of The Grudge)
"Sure." They all answered, except for Rinoa who looked around nervously.
"I'll make the popcorn!" Zell said running into the Kitchen.
Selphie took out the disc and put it in the player. She sat on the floor near the couch next to Mae.
Zell came out with the popcorn and handed it to Mae while he closed the blinds in the room.
"Zell, what are you doing?" Rinoa asked.
"Making it even darker." He laughed cruelly.
"You..." She sighed and frowned at him.
Suddenly they heard the front door slam and Rinoa jumped.
"Where is everyone?" Rick said as he walked into the room.
Squall sighed, "They all went to Esther to look at colleges. Libby's at grandma's."
"You mean we have the house all to ourselves. All right!" He said.
"You don't mind if we have a party do you?" Rinoa asked sweetly.
Rick didn't notice she was there until she spoke. "No, not at all..." He said with a dumb smile on his face as he headed upstairs. "I'm gonna go to bed now..."
"But it's only 8:00..." Zell told him, but Rick went upstairs and slammed the door, ignoring him.
Mae just laughed. "I think he likes Rinoa too!"
"No, all guys are easily persuaded." Rinoa said.
"Shh! This is the best part!" Selphie whispered.
"You can't even understand what they're saying." Zell whispered.
"I can! And it's really, really scary." Rinoa said.
She watched the screen intently as she scooted as close as she could to Squall.
"Ah!' She screamed as she hid her face against his arm.
I could get use to this. He thought as he looked at her clinging to him.
"It's just a movie." He told her.
She looked up at him and frowned. "No shit." She answered sarcastically. "But it's a freaking scary movie."
"Whatever..." Squall replied as he looked back at the screen.
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"See Rin, that wasn't so scary!" Mae said as she turned to look at Rinoa, who was holding on to Squall for dear life.
"Ha! Yeah right. Now I won't be able to sleep!" She said looking around the dark room. She stood up on the sofa and looked down at Squall. "What time is it?"
He looked at his watch. "9:30..." He answered.
"Hmmm. What should we do?" Selphie asked. "I'm not even sleepy yet."
They looked around at each other with bored expressions. Suddenly Zell looked at Rinoa.
"Oh my god Rinoa, what'd that behind you!" Zell screamed.
"AH!" She said falling off the couch.
"Ha-ha-ha! Just kidding." Zell laughed, along with the others.
She got up and glared at Zell. "You are going to die." She said as she walked slowly towards him.
"Ah, I'm sorry. It was just too easy." He explained, giving a puppy face.
"You're mean." She said playfully, while sticking out her tongue. Zell walked up and hugged her, hoping she wouldn't really stay mad at him.
Squall looked at them and felt jealous. The thought of another guy hugging her upset him. He looked down and walked out of the room.
Selphie looked at Rinoa. "Hey Zell, let's plat Super Mario Bro.'s!" She said, while Rinoa followed Squall.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Rinoa asked as she walked into the kitchen.
"Huh? Nothings wrong." Squall replied.
"Oh. Cause you know, you kind of, went off there when Zell hugged me." She said, moving closer to him.
"What? I was just going to get a drink..." He answered nervously. He handed her the bottle of Smirnoff he had opened.
They stood there in silence for a while, drinking from the bottle.
She put her arms around his neck. "For a second there, I thought you looked kind of jealous."
Squall tossed the empty bottle into the sink.
Why is she toying with me? Why would I be jealous of Zell, she doesn't even like him in that way... "Why do you like Zell or something?"
Rinoa giggled. "No! Your so silly." She kissed him softly.
"I love you." Squall kissed her back but quickly broke it. "You know, with them here, we might get interrupted again."
"Hmmm. There's only one way to fix that problem." She flirted.
"Oh yeah? And how is that?" He asked curiously. What is she getting at?
"We can go to that spare room in the back of your house." She smiled.
He got nervous for a second but quickly brushed it off. "Let's go." He said taking her hand, letting the alcohol impair his judgment.
She giggled and took another bottle of Smirnoff, as they headed down the hallway.
(AN: and I'll let your little minds wander from there. Teenagers + Alcohol + bedrooms ...)
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"Okay, this game gets really lame after 3 hours." Zell said.
"Tell me about it." Selphie agreed.
"Hey did anybody see where Squall and Rinoa went?" Mae asked, setting down the Nintendo controller in defeat.
Zell got up and looked around the kitchen. "Gee I wonder where they could be and what they could be doing?" He asked sarcastically.
"What are you getting at?" Selphie questioned, knowing very well what he was getting at.
"Selphie, my naive little friend, Squall and Rinoa like each other. They're in a house with no parents and there are two bottles of alcohol missing. What the hell do you think they're doing?" He explained. "I bet you they're in the spare bedroom."
"Oh my gosh..." Mae said. "Rinoa isn't like that. Is she?"
"Well, she did date Seifer." Selphie said, immediately wanting to take it back
"What!" Zell and Mae asked in unison. Oops.
"Crap...you didn't hear it from me!" Selphie said. Mae took her by the arm and let her back into the living room.
"Dish." Mae said eagerly while Zell sat down next them.
"I don't know anything about it! All I know is that they used to date!" Selphie answered,
"Hmm. Well, any girl that dated Seifer has to be a slut." Zell said.
"Hey! The fact that Squall is with Rinoa makes him the slut. Not her!" Selphie answered angrily. She may have not known Rinoa long, but they were friends and no one calls her friend a slut. Why is it that if a girl sleeps with someone she's a slut, but if a guy does then it's no big deal?
"Yeah! Don't be sexist Zell." Mae agreed.
"Okay, okay! I'm sorry." Zell said. He glanced at his watch. "Hey, it's almost one, and I'm tired. I'm gonna go to sleep."
"Well, where do we sleep?" Selphie asked.
"Out here. I know where they keep the sleeping bags and stuff." He got up and went to a closet in the front hallway, as if he lived there. "See?" he said tossing three sleeping bags on the floor.
"Cool." Selphie said, taking the yellow one.
"I need my toothbrush." Mae said rummaging through her bag, pouring the contents on the floor.
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Rinoa awoke to that familiar sound of her cell phone alarm. "Crap." She sighed, holding her head. It was throbbing.
"Grrr. What time is it?' Squall asked.
"Well, good morning to you too" Rinoa said.
"Sorry Rin, but my head hurts like a bitch. Just tell me the damn time." He asked, as he buried his face further in the pillow.
"It's 8:30. I gotta go." She told him, as she got dressed.
"What? Why?" He said grabbing her hand.
"The car wash is at 11 but we have to be they're early to set-up." She said as she kissed him good-bye.
"Bye...' He answered groggily, as he went back to sleep.
Rinoa closed the door behind her and went to the living room, where everyone was still asleep.
"Selphie!" Rinoa whispered loudly. Selphie didn't move. She went over to the girl and tried to pull her out of the sleeping bag.
"What?" She asked, as she stood up, eyes still closed.
"We have to leave!" Rinoa told her, and suddenly Selphie ran to the bathroom to get ready.
"Ugh, Rinoa, why are you up so early?" Zell asked, now awake.
"Selphie and I have to leave for the car wash." She told him.
"Oh. So how was last night?" Zell smirked.
"Shut-up Zell." She said kicking his head lightly.
"I'm ready!" Selphie said, coming out of the bathroom. "Aren't you gonna change?"
"I'm gonna change there." Rinoa replied.
"Okay. Bye guys!" Selphie chirped as she closed the front door.
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"Come get your car washed and support the Balamb Garden Dance Team!" Rinoa yelled at the passing cars as she and Selphie held up a banned. "We're wet and cold and we're in fucking bikini's all so we can raise money so you better wash your car!"
"Haha." Selphie laughed. "Nice slogan Rin, very creative."
Rinoa just stuck out her tongue, while 4 new cars pulled in front of the school.
Suddenly Rinoa felt someone tap her shoulder. She turned around. "Squall! What are you doing here?" She asked.
"Getting my car washed. Zell and Mae are here too." He answered. Well duh.
"Of course you were." She smiled and kissed him.
"So..." He began. "How much money did you guys make?"
"I'm not sure. Do you know Selph?" Rinoa asked turning to her.
"Um, I think around $800! And it's only 2:00!" She bounced.
"Yes! Only 30 more minutes!" Rinoa said happily. "Hey Squall, wanna drop Selphie, Mae and me off at the mall?"
"Sure...why?" He asked.
"We need to go shopping for the party." She answered, waving the sign at passing cars.
"Okay...I'm gonna go talk to Zell. Later." He said walking away, as he lit a cigarette.
When he was out of hearing range Rinoa said. "Oh my god, did you see how tight his shirt was? So hot..."
Selphie looked at her funny. "You're so in love with him." She sighed, as more cars headed their way.
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"Selphie try this on!" Rinoa said handing Selphie a black... what was it?
"Is this a head band?" Selphie asked sarcastically.
"No, it's a tube top." Rinoa said putting it back on the rack. "Jeez, you're so picky."
"Right, well, lets find Mae." Selphie said as they headed toward the back of the store.
"That's really pretty Mae. You should get it." Rinoa said, adjusting the bag on her shoulder.
"I really like it, but I can't afford it." She said putting back the black skirt with silver rose designed on it.
"Hey, let's try on this stuff okay?" Rinoa said holding on to a bundle of clothes.
The girls walked into the dressing rooms and each took a separate booth. When they were done they all walked out. "So did you guys find anything?" Rinoa asked.
"Not really..." Selphie answered for the both of them. "Let's go."
"Alright." Said Rinoa as she headed towards the door. "I think I'm gonna call Squall to pick us up. Okay?"
"Sure, if you want. But we didn't really get much." Mae said holding up her bag.
"It'll be okay." Rinoa winked. "Hey Squall. Haha, no! Just come pick us up. Thank you! Bye."
Selphie pretend to gag herself. "Ugh, flirty much?" She asked.
They headed towards the front of the mall where they saw a familiar car. Rinoa got in the passengers seat while the rest went to the back.
As soon as they started driving Rinoa took out her bag. She poured the contents on her lap and threw some stuff towards the Selphie and Mae.
"Hey it's the skirt you wanted Mae!" Selphie shouted happily as she held some of the things she had sought after as well.
"Rinoa, this was a $150 skirt. How did you get it?" Mae asked nervously.
"There was no store clerk in the dressing room. It was easy." Rinoa replied as she handed Selphie a pair of silver earrings.
While Mae didn't like the idea of shoplifting, she did like the idea that she could get what she wanted. And for free.
"Dang Rin, how much merchandise did you lift?" Selphie smiled.
Rinoa looked thoughtful for a second and was counting on her fingers. "About...$500 worth!" She answered as the car swirled to the right. Mae and Selphie gasped and looked at her.
"That's pro..." Selphie added.
"Don't get caught." Squall said seriously as he looked towards Rinoa.
She sighed. "You act like you've never shoplifted before."
"Whatever..." He said in defeat.
"Ha! Anyways, I've only been caught once. And I beat my record of $300. Balamb is a very clueless town." She said.
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"Chug, Chug, Chug!' random people shouted to a young guy chugging beer.
"Dude, your party is fricking awesome! Hahaha." a kid Squall had never seen before stuttered, the smell of alcohol strong on his breath.
Squall just brushed him off, he was looking for Rinoa. It was one o-clock in the morning and he had barely seen her. Not that the alcohol helped him find her.
He walked over to where he spotted Mae helping Zell up off the floor. "Hey, have you guys seen Rinoa?" He asked.
"Hahaha, man I forgot my swim trunks. I'm gonna have to swim in my boxers!" Zell laughed, falling to the ground again.
"Whatever... Have you Mae?" Squall asked again.
"Um, I think I saw her with Selphie. I'm sorry I'm not sure." She answered.
"Thanks." Squall said to the one person at the party who wasn't intoxicated.
"Your welcome. Come on Zell, let's go inside." She said attempting once more to help him up.
He wandered around until he came to living room where he spotted Selphie and Rinoa.
Selphie was sitting on the couch next to Rinoa, who was surrounded by strange guys with beers and joints.
"S-Selphie, hahaha, you're so...so.." Rinoa started, "you are so...beautiful! That's a song. Hehe, come on! Just smoke some weed. I promise it'll be fun!"
"Yeah Selphie, you seem like a pretty cool kid, Why not give it a try?" the tall black girl sitting on the chair to her left said.
"Um, I don' know." Selphie said, tugging on her yellow skirt.
"Selphie I love you." Rinoa said hugging her friend tightly, the red clothe on her dress riding up.
"I think Squall is wondering where his girlfriend is. Come on let's get up." Selphie told her, trying to help her stand up, when Squall walked over.
"Squall! Ohmygod, HI!" She said attempting to walk towards him, but tripped as soon as she let go of Selphie.
The two helped her up. "She is smashed. She's had 8 shots of tequila, 4 shots of Vodka and she smoked 2 Joints." Selphie told him.
"Damn, she knows how to party." Squall said holding on to her. "What have you had?" he asked curiously. He was dying to know since Selphie was such a good girl.
"A beer or two. But I'm a heavyweight, unlike our friend hear." She answered, turning her eyes towards Rinoa.
Suddenly, the girl sitting on the chair stood-up to help them. "She always gets drunk like this, if you give her coffee it really helps."
Squall looked at her, not knowing what to say. She held out her hand. "I'm Carrie, Rinoa's crashing with me for awhile. I've known her since she was in middle school."
Squall took her hand and shook it. "Very nice to meet you."
Carrie chuckled. "Quite a gentlemen, aren't we? Rinoa needs a guy like you."
Rinoa just laughed and looked up at Squall. "Squall, you're here! I thought I'd never see you again. I'm so glad! Now we can be together." She laughed again and licked him. "Hahaha. Come on Squall; let's go smoke. I know you wanna get high!"
She jumped up and down in his arms like a four year old. "God she's smashed." Squall snickered.
"Tell me about it..." Carrie said.
Selphie nodded in agreement as she looked towards the door. "Oh crap."
Squall turned around. "Oh great..." He sighed as he noticed to blondes coming in to the house.
"What the hell is this? You have a party and your house and don't even tell me Squall?" Kristin asked angrily.
"Yeah? And what the hell is she doing here?" Quistis added when she noticed Rinoa kissing Squall.
"Shut up Quistis, I can handle this myself! What the hell is she doing here?" Kristin roared.
"Maybe you weren't invited for a reason." Selphie said spitefully.
"Maybe I wasn't asking you bitch." Kristin said getting in her face.
"Hey, why don't you leave her the fuck alone Kristin. She's right anyway." Rinoa said, letting go of Squall.
"And why don't you get out of my face before I do something, you little whore." Kristin started.
She didn't get another word after that, because Rinoa's fist had came straight across her jaw.
Everyone gasped. Rinoa giggled.
Kristin stood up angrily and yelled, "Y-you bitch! Who the hell do you think you are?"
"Just get out Kristin." Squall said before anyone started a cat fight.
She looked at him and stormed away. She took one last glance before muttering, "You'll be sorry..."
Carrie watched in amusement as the pair walked out the door. "Who the fuck was that little girl?"
"The biggest bitch you'll ever meet. I guess she and Rinoa went to boarding school together." Selphie answered.
Carrie just shook her head and was about to say something when Irvine and Rick walked over to where they all stood.
"I heard Rinoa was in a fight!" Irvine said.
Carrie gave a short laugh and was about to explain, but was once more interrupted when they heard police sirens.
"PIGS!" somebody shouted, and everyone started to run. They all looked around when they heard a familiar voice yell.
"What the hell is going on here!"
Ah, chapter eight as long...Kind of boring but whatever! IF YOU READ THIS STORY PLEASE REVEIW OR I WON'T UPDATE!