Cloud's POV:
Dinner went better than I thought and I found it mildly amusing that Squall and Seifer kept shooting brief looks at each other. My earlier thoughts – that Squall would make a very good friend – seemed to be true. I noticed that Squall seemed to get irritated from all the staring though I flattered myself at thinking I understood what was going on in his mind. Judging by the look on Selphie's face, I'd say she drew the same conclusion that I did.
Sure enough, when he finally looked at us, he looked almost worried. He blushed as he noticed the looks on our faces, turned away and whispered under his breath. Whatever he'd said was lost to all of us due to the music still playing. We remained in the dining room, listening to music for another hour. I'd changed the music from Estharin to English so that Seifer and Quistis had a chance to enjoy music they actually understood.
When Selphie leapt out of her chair like it was electrified, I took her meaning that she wished to leave meaning that Squall would be leaving as well. I can't say that I wasn't disappointed by their departure but I understood. I followed them to the door, and hugged Selphie after she gave me a rather crushing hug. When Squall extended his hand to me, I smiled and threw my arm around his shoulder. When I let him go, the smile on his face told me that I was forgiven. I smiled as I watched Selphie's car disappear around the corner and stepped back into the still warmth of my home.
Seifer and Quistis smiled at me as I re-entered the dining room. "Care to take a tour?" I offered, realising that I had not given them one before. "Uh sure" Seifer replied. He sounded tired, not physically but emotionally. No wishing to ask awkward questions, I smiled and led them around my house.
They stayed for another hour or so, though we remained in my bedroom this time. They ended up leaving sometime just past 9:00. I offered to drive them home to save them walking through the dark but they turned me down. I at least walked with them to the corner of my street. The air was quite pleasant though I could definitely feel a storm coming.
Waving at them from my corner, I watched them walk home, until the darkness hid them from view. I smiled again and turned around, walking home. Squall, I think you're in love. I know you well enough to know that you're interested in Seifer. I don't ever remember seeing you acting this coyly, even though you were trying to mask it with annoyance… You don't need to deny it either. Reading between the lines, I'd say he felt the same way about you. I want you to know, that I am happy for you.