Wandering Excitement
Yo Squall! Wait up!! yelled Zell.
Squall turned around to find his friend running up to him.
You left a message in my dorm that you wanted to speak to me about something......something important, he stressed.
The remembrance of what he was going to say suddenly caused him to blush slightly. His whole face felt warm and his palms began to sweat. Yeah...about that... He inspected the area to make sure no one was near and then ordered Zell to follow him into a small corner near the elevator.
Yo, what's up? the martial artist asked in anticipation. Are you blushing?
What? NO! Squall quickly turned away and avoided his gaze.
Yeah so what do you need?
This isn't going to be easy... Squall thought. He folded his arms across his chest and turned back to face Zell. I need you to make me a ring.
Sure thing! Thats me speciality! he exclaimed but then he eyed his leader suspiciously. For what?
Damn. I knew he wasn't going to let me off this easily
Look, if I tell you what details to add in, cant you just make it for me?
Zell shook his head. You gotta tell me whats it for! Come on Squall!! You can tell me!!! He grabbed his collar and shook him, begging him to reveal his secret.
Squall pulled his friend off of him and straighten his posture. It's for Rinoa, he said simply, not wanted to add anything else.
Rinoa? I already made her one.
I guess I should just come clean...
I know......but this time, it's an engagement ring... he said lowly, making sure no one else heard.
Zell's eyes widened and whooped his arms in the air. Squall!!! You serious man!?! You're gonna propose to her?!?! Alright!!! Sure thing!!!
Yes of course he was serious. He had loved that angel for such a long time that he was ready to spend the rest of his life with her. He had put much thought to it in the past and now he was finally ready to take the first step-the ring.
hissed Squall. Keep it down!!
Alright!! I knew this day would come when the wedding bells will be ringing for ya!! he cried outloud, totally ignoring Squall's comment.
Would you lower your tone!?
Just then, Selphie was strolling down beneath them, humming quietly to herself.
Zell called.
Come up!!
The vibrant girl eyed the two men and shrugged. She ran swiftly up the marble stairs, the heel of her boots clinking against the hard floor. Whats going on?!
Squall's gonna marry Rinoa!!!
What?!?! Really Squall? Selphie's reactions were the same as Zell's. She jumped around in excitement and squealed in delight. Oh my god!! We gotta tell the others!!
Great...I knew this was going to happen...
Totally oblivious to their leader's slightly annoyed face, the two hyped SeeDs pranced up and down with joy and exchanged loud comments with each other.
Can you two calm down now? asked Squall who had been standing there patiently.
Tee Hee! Oh sorry!! Just too excited!!
Now, about that ring, continued Squall. Zell, do you think you can make me one...by...next week?
Oh my god!! You're proposing to Rinoa next week?!?! Ahh!! This is so awesome! Selphie cheered again.
Sure thing man! Just name the details you want me to add.
Squall thought for a moment. It had to be the perfect one for his angel to wear. Finally, he came to a conclusion. A simple silver ring with a lion in the middle and angel wings on each side. At the very center of the lion, I want you to add a diamond and perhaps a few other small gems around the border?
Yeah, that sounds real simple, Zell said sarcastically. No worries. Piece a cake for me! I'll let you know when it's done.
Thank you, said Squall gratefully.
Tee Hee. Come on Zell! We have to tell the others. Selphie began tugging on his arms.
Fine with me but just be very careful not to say anything near Rinoa ok?
"Don't worry! Oh by the way, who are you inviting? asked Selphie.
I don't know. I'm planning on holding the wedding in the Quad so I guess mostly everyone in Garden is welcomed. I still have to make some arrangements with the headmaster about it.
Zell whispered. Are you gonna invite Seifer?
This question brought some serious attention to Squall. Does he really want his rival at his wedding? He still haven't forgotten what happened yesterday. The sight of them walking out of the Training Center together shattered part of his heart under that stoic figure.
Well Squall?
Like I said, everyone in Garden is invited so I guess if he wants to come...he can come. He sighed and hoped he made the right decision of giving Seifer the privilege to attend.
Are you sure about that Squall? Zell asked again. This is your big day...
Yes, I'm sure Zell.
Well if ya say so. I guess we'll be off now!! The other two SeeDs waved bye and trotted towards their own direction.
At least I hope I'm sure......
A short melodic tune played in loudspeakers of the spiral corridors. Would Squall Leonheart please report to the Headmaster's office? I repeat, Squall Leonheart to Headmaster Cid's office. Thank you, that is all.
Headmaster Cid wants to see me? I guess now's a good time to tell him about the arrangements...
He entered the floor number on the elevator panel and stepped between the two open doors and ascended above.
As soon as the sight of Squall was gone, Seifer removed himself from his hidden area behind the elevator. He had heard everything. Somehow for some strange reasons, the thought of his rival marrying his ex-girlfriend angered him. He was not pleased with this news at all.
Is it because I still have feelings for Rinoa? Nah! Cant be! We are so over. He forced himself not to think about that topic but failed miserably as it lingered upon him everywhere he went.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Sir, you want to see me? Squall gave his formal SeeD salute and awaited what Cid has to say.
Why yes I do.
What is it?
I have received some information from Esthar that Laguna wants you to be there next month, stated the Headmaster.
What for?
That I do not know. He just wants you to be there. Is that alright with you?
Next month......I'm proposing to Rinoa next week. I hope I can throw in the wedding before leaving. That's right! I have to talk to Cid about that.
Sure, if thats what he wants.
Good, then it's settled. You are dismissed.
You need to talk to me about something else? questioned Cid.
Yes. You know about me and Rinoa...correct?
Of course. You two are very close...
Well I'm going to propose to her next week and hopefully she'll agree with me to have the wedding before I leave for Esthar.
Well well well, the Headmaster chuckled. Congragulations Squall!
Thank you sir. I was hoping to use the Quad if thats alright with you. Everyone in Garden is welcome to attend if they wish to.
Hmm...sounds like you've already got this planned out. Well this is definitely fine with me. Any other special preparations you would like me to make?
No sir, answered Squall politely. I have everything else under control. He walked out of his office and headed back to the elevator. He sighed with relief. The confrontation had gone rather smoothly. Much more smoother than he had expected. Now his only worry was the big proposal...
Author's Notes: Since the last chapter was a Seifer/Rinoa, this and the next chapter will all be Squall/Rinoa! Please leave a review. Thanks!
