Chapter 8

"Okay let's hurry." she said to the volunteers. They carried the stretcher out of the

Training Center. She quickly followed them at the Training Center. As she was running

across the hall, she saw her friends seating at the bench near the Infirmary. She can't hold

back her tears anymore. When her friends saw her, they quickly went to her. Her tears are

unstoppable.

"We saw Squall was brought in the Infirmary, what happened?" asked Selphie. But she

doesn't have the strength to answer them.

"Why don't we sit down first?" Quistis said. They all sat down. When she felt that she

had gained some energy, she told them what happened earlier.

"That Seifer! Who does he think he is?" Selphie said.

"What if Squall won't listen to me anymore?" she asked her friends.

"I'm sure he will. Just make sure you'll explain things to him clearly." Quistis said.

They went to the Infirmary to check on Squall. She saw Squall lying on the bed with

bandages in his hands and head. She went beside the bed to look at him more closely.

"Will you be fine?" she asked the sleeping figure of Squall. "The party will just be in four

days….if you'll not get well… (sniffs….) we can't go together... (sniffs…) so please."

Her friends were just looking and not saying even a word.

"He will be fine. He just needs to rest and gain his strength back." someone said. They all

looked back to see who that was.

"Oh! Doctor Kadowaki….how are you?" Selphie said.

"I'm fine as always." She replied.

"How's Squall anyway Doctor?" she asked immediately.

"He's fine. Don't worry; I'm sure he'll be ready in time for the party."

"Thanks you, Doctor." they all said.

"Uhm…Rinoa…is he your boyfriend?" asked Doctor Kadowaki.

"Actually no…why'd you asked Doctor?" she was blushing.

"…….nothing." she just smiled then she went back to her desk.

When she looked at her friends, they were giggling and smiling. She was getting

confused. "What?!" she asked.

"Well, it's just that …it's not surprising that others will ask about…." Quistis said.

"Ask about what?"

"What else…about what's going on between you and him." Selphie added.

"And why is that?" she asked.

"Just by the way you act and worry about him." Quistis answered.

"But--"

"Where am I?" she didn't finish what she wanted to say because Squall suddenly talked.

Her heart was filled with joy. He is safe and that's all that matters for now.

"What happened?" Squall asked again.

"You're in the Infirmary because you fought a T-Rexaur and you were damaged

severely… what were you thinking?" she said.

"I don't know…I was out of my mind. I just wanted to loosen up a bit…but I didn't know

it'll turn out like that."

"I'm glad you're fine…just don't make me worry again."

"You were worried?" he asked in a confused tone.

"Ahem….we'll be leaving now…you two talk….see you." Selphie said then they left.

She knew what her friends were thinking. And she was thankful because she really

needed some time to talk to Squall.

"Rinoa…I think you shouldn't be here." he said which really surprised her.

"What….are you saying?" she asked him in a soft voice.

"If ever your boyfriend knew about this….he'll get mad." he answered. "And I don't

want the two of you fight because of me." Squall added.

"Oh, so that's it." she said while giggling.

"Huh?" Squall gave him the confused looked.

"You thought that Seifer was my boyfriend. And now you want me to get away from you

because you think he'll go mad and all." she said.

"Yes….well…am I wrong?" the expression on his is really funny.

"Definitely! Did you really think I'll ever like someone like Seifer?" she asked.

"Well….you never know." he said then she smiled upon seeing the childish look on his

face. He really looks cute.

"Well, the truth is…he's just a horrible person that thinks he owns me."

"Is he threatening you or scaring you?" the confused look on his face earlier was replaced

with worry and concern.

"Nah! Even though he's like that he is nice and kind."

"Good." he just said shortly. She saw relief written on his face.

"What's good?" she asked.

"Ahm…never mind." he said. "But about the party…" Squall added.

"It's fine with me if you've invited Kiara instead of me." she bowed down her head

trying to hide her eyes that's starting to be filled with tears.

"Who told you that I'll invite her? If there's someone I'd like to be with during that

special night….I'd like to be with you." Squall said sincerely.

"R..really? You'd like to be with me?" she asked in a soft voice.

"Trust me." he said shortly then he smiled.

"Well, I'll leave you first so you can rest. I hope you'll be ready for the party."

"Don't worry. I'll be." he said then she left the room.

Squall felt completely relieved. Now that things about Rinoa and Seifer are clear, all he

wanted to do was get some rest so that he'll be ready for the party. When he didn't know

the real thing between Seifer and Rinoa, his heart felt so heavy inside of him. It felt that it

would burst and explode. Then again, he was starting to feel the weird feeling he never

felt before. "This feeling is haunting me these past few weeks." he thought to himself.

"I've never felt this way for anybody before Rinoa…so I'll make you pay hard for that."

he thought to himself before he closed his eyes again to sleep.

quistis-fantasy: sorry if there are many errors and mistakes in this chapter! i'm just busy but i'll make up! thanks for understanding.....