Past Memories


So what were you doing out there? Rinoa questioned while handing Seifer a towel to dry himself up. They slowly walked towards the elevator.

Nothing much. Just training as usual, he replied but was interrupted by a mild cough.

You ok? Rinoa stopped amidst of his sudden fit. I knew you shouldn't have stayed out there in the cold and get yourself all worn out.

I'm fine, he muttered. He dialed a few buttons and waited patiently for the elevator to arise. Once the doors opened, he walked inside while holding the gunblade between him and Rinoa.

Rinoa had to admit that it did feel a little awkward being alone with him. She was quite relieved when they arrived at the first floor.

Hey, you wanna have dinner with us in the cafeteria?

Seifer thought for a moment. He finally nodded and decided to accept her invitation. I'll be there as soon as I change.

Alright. Catch you later, Rinoa waved as they went their separate ways.

Having no where else to go, he darted to his dormitory and decided to take a nice, warm shower before getting ready for dinner. He stripped off his trench coat and tossed it on his bed. Removing the rest of his garments, he was welcomed by a plunge of hot water. It felt nice to be enveloped in steam after spending such a long time in the cold. After a tolerable amount of time in the showers, he stepped out and pulled on a fresh pair of clothes and then threw on his trench coat.

He retrieved the small feather from his bed that must've fallen out. He studied it again, eying the small details keenly. It was a truly beautiful item.



He placed the sacred object back into his pocket and left his dorm.

~*~*~*~*~*~

Hello chicken wuss, he greeted Zell with a smirk and took a seat across from Rinoa.

Why you!!!!! Who invited you?! demanded Zell in rage. What are you doing here?!

He sipped his soda loudly and popped a few fries into his mouth. To have dinner of course.

I invited him, replied Rinoa meekly.

Everyone looked a bit confused towards her response but kept their comments to themselves until later. Out of the group, Squall was the one who was most surprised about her decision but nevertheless kept a stoic face.

Oh Squall, you got some ketchup at the corner of your lips, giggled Rinoa. Here, let me get that. She grabbed a tissue and wiped away the stain. Gosh, you're so cute!

This sight somehow made Seifer feel extremely uneasy. He remembered she said the exact same words to him last year on their picnic back when they were going out. He remembered every detail of it.

Her eyes...

Her face...

Her touch...

Her smile...

Her kiss...Damnit! Snap out of it!!

Seifer!! Hello? Rinoa waved her hand in front of his face.

He blinked in confusion.

What are you looking at? You seemed dazed.

Oh nothing, I was just thinking...thats all, he said after breaking out of his trance. Well then, dinner was great. I think I'll head back to the dorm now.

So soon? asked Rinoa.



Zell looked up from his hotdogs cheerfully. Good riddance.

Shut up chicken wuss and eat your weaner.

Zell was going to have another outburst but Rinoa shot him a stern look to end this fight. Seifer gave a final snicker and walked out of the cafeteria. Now that he was gone, the questions started arising.

Why'd you invite him Rin? asked Selphie. We all know he's a mean jerk!

Well the headmaster told me to tell Seifer to come in and he was wet and cold from the rain so I decided to be nice and ask him to have dinner with us. I didn't want to be rude or anything, she simply replied.

But that still doesn't change the fact that he's a jerk, added Zell.

Well...maybe he changed I guess. If we're all living under one roof, we're bound to run into each other inevitably. Why not just get along him?

Something in her sentence made Squall tensed on the subject. Was it that she wanted them to get along with his rival? What is she plotting? He didn't know what but something made him feel very uncomfortable.