Chapter 3

Balamb Garden: Main Area

Squall, Zell and Selphie were running at the fastest pace ever. The three were hoping the doctor was at the Infirmary, taking care of Rinoa. They made their way until a student came up to Selphie.

"Hey Selhpie, can I still join on helping you for te festival?"
"You'll help! Yay! Let's go!"

Selphie placed her arm around the student and guided her to the Quad, talking about what she had to do and how fast and when it was due. Zell and Squall stood there, watching the two walk away, totally forgetting about the passed out Rinoa. The fistfighter and gunswordsman ran now that Selphie was gone. The two passed the cafeteria, when there was a sign up. It said: Hot Dog Week. Hot dogs every day for this week, get them before they run out. Plus, a free soda." This made Zell smile his biggest. the fistfighter ran inside, licking his lips for he couldn't wait to devour a set of delicious hot dogs. Squall was alone now, but didn't care. He ran to the Infirmary with all his might.

Balamb Garden: Infirmary

Squall barged through the doors, finding no doctor and noticing Rinoa still unconcious. Squall neared her body, when Rinoa came to. The black-haired girl looked at her lover, smiling and placing her hand upon her head for she was a bit dizzy.

"Rinoa!"
"Squall!"

The swordsman ran to her, hugging her with happiness in it. The two were both glad that she was ok. The two stopped, looked away and chuckled. They then looked in each other's eyes and got closer and closer. Their lips neared each other when Quistis and Irvine barged through the door, fllowed by Zell and Selphie. Rinoa and Squall were stopped before their lips even touched.

"Ah man! You guys interrupted us!"

Squall walked over to where the four could perfectly see them. Rinoa then followed.

"Well I forgot when that girl came to me and then I remembered."
"Plus, Zell and Selphie informed us and we had to know."
"Yeah, we all care about Rinoa, not only you do Squall."

Rinoa and Squall stood there, agreeing to Zell's statement. Irvine went over, patting Squall on the back and smiling at Rinoa.

"Well, I'm going to bed. Remember what Quistis said, we have to get up at seven, otherwise she'll beat the crap out of us."
"Irvine!"
"Oh, sorry Quistis."

The marksman ran away, hoping he wouldn't get whiplashed by the furious instructor. Zell and Selphie sort of sid their goodnights and went to their dorms. Squall looked at Rinao for a moment then said goodnight to her.

"Squall."
"Hmm?"
"Um... thanks for caring."

The swordsman smiled at what she said and left for his dorm. Rinoa stood in the infirmary for a moment, then ran to the dormitories, looking for a good night's sleep in her dorm room.