Declaimer: I don't own it.

A/N: OK! So I decided on something. The characters are speaking Japanese. The symbol I'll give you if they're speaking English is this: so basically, it will be like:

"Right!" like that! Oks? Ok! But other than that, they are speaking Japanese. I figured they were in Japan because, well, the game was originally made in Japan soooooooo, yeah. Japan it is!

My True Feelings

Chapter 3

"I wonder what's taking so long," said Rinoa.

"Maybe Selphie is buying a whole bunch of candy. Or maybe they went to Deling City or Timber," Quistis said trying not to worry the girl.

Quistis and Rinoa were taking a break from setting up stuff for the ball on Wednesday. Xu came up to then. She smiled at them and sat down at the table.

"Rinoa, you have a letter," she said giving it to her.

"Thanks," Rinoa said taking it from Xu.

She opened the letter. She read it silently to herself over and over again. She gave the letter to Quistis. Quistis read the letter with Xu reading over her shoulder.

Rinoa,

I want you to come home after this ball you were speaking of. We should spend time together to get to know each other more. That is what your mother would have wanted. I have cleared my schedule just for us. Please say you'll come.

Love,
your father

"Oh, Rinoa. Its ok. He just wants to spend time with you. You haven't been home in a year. That's ever since you and Squall started dating," Quistis said trying to reassure Rinoa.

"But he wants me to go right after the Halloween Ball. I can't even be here on Halloween. It's not fair. Squall and I have spent every holiday with each other except for Halloween. Damn him. I hate my father," Rinoa said angrily.

"Rinoa, its just Halloween. It comes every year."

"Yeah I know, but god, he's so demanding If he wants something, it has to be that second. I wish my mom were still alive."

"Yeah, I wish mine was alive too. You're lucky you even have a parent. As for Selphie, Zell, Irvine, Seifer and I, our real parents are dead. The closest we ever got to a parent was Edea. She was our mother. Squall's too, even though Squall had a father, he didn't know. He just found out last year. Everyone but Squall, Seifer and I have gotten adopted. I guess its kind of good that Squall didn't get adopted because then he wouldn't have came to garden. He's a great leader and we're proud of him. And I'm sure he wishes his mom were alive too. You're lucky you even knew your mom!" Quistis said started to get angry with Rinoa.

"You're right. I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything," Rinoa apologized.

"Its ok, I guess."

"Well I'm going to my dorm. There's really nothing else for us to do right now."

They had done a lot. All the black and orange streamers were up. The tables and chairs were set up. Zell found a black light in his room. He said they could use it so they put it by the quad entrance. They found spider webs and put that up. A vampire statue was found in the last level. No one knows how it got there. Its been missing for a few years, but when the gang went down there to talk to Norg, Selphie happen to spot it. She thought it would be a good decoration.

"Well, I'll see you later," Rinoa said to Quistis.

"Bye."

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"So, do any of you notice how much Squall wanted to help Selphie?" Zell asked Seifer and Irvine. "Its like, unnatural to him. He never wants to help her. He rolls his eyes every time she asks and says that he's busy."

"Yeah, that's not like puberty boy," said Seifer.

Zell didn't really like that the fact Seifer is friends with them now. It scared him. But it was kind of Selphie, Rinoa, and Quistis' fault. They felt sorry for him. Especially Selphie. She always had that kind of heart. Felt sorry no matter who it was and what they did. Now the rest of the gang trusted him because of her. Even squall. Squall still had his doubts, but he was best friends with him now. Squall confused Zell so much.

"Maybe he likes her." Irvine suggested.

"Yeah, maybe. But he has Rinoa," said Seifer.

"Well, he has been ignoring her a lot lately. He doesn't want to do a lot of things she wants to do. He would always say he's busy."

"Cowboy's right. I think he does like Miss Sunshine. Every one can tell that she likes him. I think Rinoa gets pissed off at that. And-"

"Hey guys! What cya talking about?" came a voice.

"Hey Selphie, Squall," said Zell greeting them.

They noticed the sleeping black kitten in her arms. She was purring like mad. Selphie was stroking her neck.

"What's that cat for?" ask Irvine.

"Me! Squall bought her for me."

All three boys felt a hint of jealousy. They all had a little crush on Selphie. Now a guy that's not even her boyfriend buys a cat for her. The cat had to be least one hundred dollars. Who would spend a hundred dollars on someone that that their boyfriend/girlfriend? That has to be a sign that Squall likes her.

'Squall must like Selphie. He never bought Rinoa something like that. All he bought her was the clothes she wanted.' Thought Zell.

"So, what'd ya name it?" asked Seifer.

"Shadow. I like that name for a black cat." Selphie said happily.

"Oh. Cool."

"Well, I'm gonna go the my dorm. OH! And the quad looks great! Thanks you guys. See ya later!"

She took off toward her dorm. She made sure the cat was securely in her arms as she ran. Once she neared the dorms she slowed down and looked at the now awake cat. Every one saw her cat. They knew the rule of garden. No animals in garden unless you get permission from the headmaster or the commander. Though, they thought she got permission from the commander seeing as how they are friends. Selphie ignored their looks. She saw Rinoa up ahead.

"Hey Rinoa!" Selphie called.

Rinoa turned around hearing her name. She saw Selphie coming toward her. She gave her a small smile.

"Hey Selphie. I didn't know you guys were back."

"Yeah, we go back a few minutes ago."

"Oh. Where'd you get the cat?"

"Balamb. Squall bought him for me 'cause I didn't have enough money. He also got kitty litter, litter box, and cat toys. He doesn't even want me to pay him back," Selphie answered happily.

"Oh. I see." 'He never got me stuff like that! Why'd he get her a cat?' Rinoa thought jealously. "Excuse me."

Selphie watched Rinoa run down the hall to Squall's dorm. She shrugged then continued on to her dorm while singing the Momiji song from Fruits Basket.

Rinoa banged on Squall's door. She waited a few seconds. He didn't come to the door, so she banged harder. She hurt her hand in the process. Still no answer. She kicked the door, only hurting her foot. She gave the door one last bang then hoped to her dorm. She couldn't believe it. He goes and buys Selphie a cat. All he ever bought Rinoa was clothes. This really pissed her off.

'I might as well leave now. Without telling Squall. He probably wouldn't notice that I'm gone anyway. He won't miss me. He's been ignoring me lately. I have no idea what I did to him. Nothing at all. I could e-mail him. Tell him where I am, how long I'll be gone, an why I'm gone.' Thought Rinoa as she entered her room.

She sat down at her computer desk. She turned the computer on and waited for it to load up. After it came to her desktop screen, she clicked on the Internet icon. After she entered her password, she went to her in-box. She had a lot of e-mails, but she would check it at her dad's house. Before she could even start writing her e-mail to Squall, she checked to see who was on he buddy list. Squall was on-line. That just stood out. Leonhart Sq. Then there was one under it. Princess Selphie. Selphie. This really made Rinoa mad.

Squall's angel- why the hell didn't you answer the door?

Leonhart Sq - I was in the shower! I didn't want to get out!

Squall's angel- did you know it was me?

Leonhart Sq -…………yes.

Squall's angel- why the hell did you buy Selphie a cat? You never bought me anything like that!

Leonhart Sq - she deserved it. She's done a lot for garden. It's my way of saying thanks as a friend and as commander! Plus, I missed her birthday.

Squall's angel- bull shit! You were here! You gave her one hundred dollars.

Leonhart Sq - so what! It's none of you business anyway!

Squall's angel- you know what, I was supposed to leave for my father's until after the ball, but I might just go now!

Leonhart Sq - then go! No ones stopping you.

Squall's angel- I will. I might just stay there for a couple of months! I'll let you get back to Selphie now. I don't want you to keep her waiting long!

Rinoa signed off as quickly as could. She took out her suitcase and packed all of her clothes. She looked around her dorm to see if she was forgetting anything. She turned around and left. She started running down the halls. She went to the front gates and ran to Balamb to catch a train there. Once she did, she got on a train to Deling City.

This really made Rinoa mad. Why would he act that way? Why would he just let he go? Was he mad as well? Did he really not care about her anymore? Rinoa was getting more mad and jealous by the minute. She sat down in a booth. She sighed. Now all she did want to do was go home.

A young man came to sit down next Rinoa. He had blonde hair that came down to the middle of his neck. He had beautiful blue eyes. His dress was a plan white shirt with blue jeans. But also he this punk-ish look. She looked at him and smiled. He was the cutest American boy she has ever seen.

'A foreigner' Rinoa thought 'is he American?'

"Hi," He said to her.

"Hello," She said with a small smile. 'He can speak Japanese!'

"Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Um, not at all. Go right ahead."

"Thanks. My name is Thomas. You can call me Tom, Tommy, or even Thomas. Which ever you want."

Rinoa giggled. "Ok Tommy. My name is Rinoa. Its very nice to meet you."

"It nice to meet you too. Say, you've lived in Japan for a long time, right?"

"Um, yah."

"Can you show me around? Its my first time here."

"Of course I can! Do you have a place to stay?"

"Well, I was planning on staying at a hotel,"

"Oh, don't do that. Stay with me. My dad won't mind. I mean, I'm going over there to spend time with him, but he won't mind on extra."

"Thank you very much."

"You're welcome!"

A/N: OK! So how was that? I made the changes. As you can see with the American hottie. Ok, so R&R. as I said before, Arigatou!