~~~~~~~~Vi-vi's P.O.V~~~~~~~~
I kept running and running because I was filled with pain, agony, and sorrow. As I left though, I heard yelling and screaming. Squall calling for me and Kimberly yelling at him. The whole neighborhood most likely heard and they either ignored it or didn't care.
I soon ran out of breathe and just started crying. I know my feelings for him are true but I don't know if his are true to me. I decided to go home and lock myself in my room. I slid down the door and curled myself like a ball. I just started bawling my eyes out.
After what seemed like an hour, which was really just 8-12 minutes, I stopped crying and stared out into space. I soon heard knocks on my door. "Val? You in there?" It was Aerith. "Tina-chan, open up." For sure, that was Kristen. "Hey girl, come on. Open the door." That was Yuffie since she's most energetic voice out of the group but she still cares and worries.
I wiped some of my tears away and saw the door slightly shaking. "The doors locked." Yuffie said on the other side. I heard more knocking. "Val, open up. We just want to talk." Aerith said in a gentle and comforting voice. I sighed and stood up, unlocking the door to see the three with wide eyes.
I didn't care as I just sat near my bed and hid in my arms again. "Tina-chan?" Kristen asked in a worried tone. "Do you guys need something?" I asked in a sullen tone. I didn't feel like talking nor did I want anyone to see me but they're here already. I let them in as well since they won't leave until I answer so I just decided to ask anyways.
I felt their eyes on me but I didn't do anything or say another word to them. "What happened?" Yuffie asked. I looked up and met every single one of them by eye. The only one who mostly understood what was wrong with me was Kristen. "What did he do?" Kristen asked referring to Squall and I just burst into tears again. Yuffie sat next to me and allowed me to cry on her shoulder. Aerith and Kristen were trying to comfort me.
After crying again, I got hiccups, and Kristen went downstairs to get me a glass of water. She came back and handed it to me. I drank some of it but I didn't finish as I handed it back to Kristen. She put it on the table I had in my room, and stared worriedly at me. I knew what she wanted so I explained from the start. They were all listening carefully and when I finished, I felt my eyes getting teary but I held myself back from crying again.
"I will kick his sorry-for-nothing ass!" Kristen said angrily. "I'll help you with that." Yuffie said. I felt lost but than Aerith spoke up. "Don't worry Val. You still have us." She smiled and I smiled back. Aerith always manages to make anyone smile even when you're down.
Soon, we heard the door open and K-K said she'll go down to check. Before going, she told us to go to the attic and told me to cover my ears. I nodded and she exchanged glances with Yuffie and Aerith. I didn't understand what it meant but they did of course. I went to the attack with the two while Kristen was downstairs now. I didn't know what was going on but Yuffie and Aerith could hear. Aerith was covering my ears too even though I was already covering my own ears myself. I guess they really didn't want me to hear what's going on down there.
More minutes has passed that Aerith finally put her hands down and that's when I put mine down too. It was deadly quiet. "Can we go down now?" I asked. "Yeah. Let's go." Yuffie said as she came down first. I came down second while Aerith came down last. We went to the living room finding Kristen next to Michael clutching his stomach. "What happened?" I asked. "Krist punched me in the gut." Michael said laughing a bit but he gave a scared looked because Kristen was glaring daggers at him.
"It's your fault for hold me back!" Kristen said with a huff. "By the way, Kim was here but she left." I stared blankly but didn't question anything because I had an idea why they didn't want me to go downstairs.
~~~~~~~Flashback in Kristen's P.O.V~~~~~~~~
I went downstairs to find Kimberly talking to Squall but I could tell she was angry. "Squall, just go away! She doesn't want to see you!' Kim said. "Not until I see her and explain myself to her." Squall replied in a determined but also in a annoyed voice. "No you're not Squall." As I stood beside Kimberly. "Why can't I go see Val?!" He asked loudly. "Well Your Highness, I don't want to burst your bubble but you just hurt my friend. My sister. You don't just do that!" Kimberly practically screamed the last part. "How did… You knew… That I'm a Royal?" He asked slightly shocked. "Yes but that doesn't matter right now!" I stared speechlessly at Kim and Squall but I just glared at him. Questions could be asked later since there is other important things to worry about. "Well?" Kimberly asked in an annoyed voice. He stared speechless at Kim again. "I…" Squall began but Kimberly cut him off. "You know how much damage you brought to her?! Why is your ex even ere?! Were you using her?! What the hell are you even thinking?!" Kimberly asked and said more but that's when I stepped in. You brought your old girlfriend back?! What the hell Squall! I thought you loved Tina!" I said screaming at him.
I was going to say more but Michael came in. "Guys…I know you're all angry at Squall but let's talk it out." Mike said. Kim and I were glaring daggers at Mike and he just stood quiet. "Talking out this problem doesn't solve the pain Tina feels!" I yelled. "Maybe if you stop being so damn annoying and get out of my way, things can be resolved!" Squall said in a loud voice and that's the last straw.
"Screw you!" As I tried to kick and punch Squall, Michael held me back. "Kristen calm down!" I was in rage mode so whatever my boyfriend was saying, I didn't care and just felt like kicking Squall's ass for being an idiot and a complete jerk!
Squall was really pushing it way too far and it was just annoying me to no end. "Michael, let go of me!" I was thrashing around trying to get him off me but no success as he held a firmer grip. Kimberly was standing there speechlessly before regaining her senses and tries to calm me down.
"Kristen, I know you're mad and so am I but we can't just hurt him like that either. I know you want to but…" She took a deep breathe. "He might be telling the truth but for Val's sake, we can't trust him." Kimberly finished and I stopped thrashing around. I thought about it for a moment and understood. Michael slowly loosened his grip and I punched him in the stomach. He groaned in pain and I turned, went up to Squall, and punched him in the face.
The punch was pretty powerful since he stumbled backwards a bit. "Leave… Now." I said I as turned away from Squall's face. He seemed like he didn't want to leave but he left anyways. Kimberly turned towards me and told me to just wait for the others to come down. "Where are you going?" I asked as I helped Michael sit down. "I… Need to talk to Cloud. I'll be back soon." Kimberly said as she left closing the door.
~~~~~End of Flashback and Kristen's P.O.V. Now back to Vi-vi's P.O.V~~~~~~
Kristen looked disturbed and that concerned me greatly. "Something wrong?" I asked. Kristen sighed. "Squall came over." I thought that was the reason Kristen didn't want me to go downstairs. "Well… We were arguing and I punched him in the face but Kim said 'Your Highness' to Squall. He asked Kimberly 'You knew?' Kind of thing." Kristen said.
I stared blanklessly at K-K and Mike. I turned towards Yuffie and Aerith but their faces told me something they knew and we didn't. Something struck my mind so hard I thought I was going to say something stupid but it wasn't. "You're all Royals, aren't you?" I asked quietly.
Yuffie sighed. "I'm more like a Royal Maid. A servant under the Royals command." Aerith spoke up. "I'm a Princess but all of us were hoping to keep it a secret but that's not possible." Michael Kristen, and I stared at the two for a little before Kristen spoke up. "Wait a minute. So you're saying that… You're all Royals?" She asked.
"Reno, Yuffie, Tseng and Elena are more like our personal servants really." Tifa said as she stood at Aerith's side. We had no idea where she came from but there she is. "There's a few others but I just think it's best to explain ourselves first." I blinked quite a few times at the three girls like they said something funny. "You guys look nothing like or seem like someone from a Royal household." I finally said.
"That's the point. We tried to hide it." Tifa said. I nodded but I was slightly confused still. 'If Squall is a prince, than why did he choose me to be with him…?' I asked myself in my head and felt my chest throb but I ignored it as much as I could. "Val," Aerith said as she took my hand in both of hers. "We're no different. Squall chose you because you're different. He got paired up with engangments but he turned them down."
"Plus, we want a normal life. Being born into a royal blood household never gives us freedom. That's why we're here." Tifa said. "You guys are unique and different. We're glad you're our friends." Yuffie said with a smile. "But… Riona came back…" I said quietly and sadly. "We know. We'll stand by you no matter what." Aerith said while Tifa and Yuffie nodded in agreement and smiled at me. I knew I have people supporting me no matter what but I know I'm not ready to see Squall just yet.
~~~~~~~~~Normal P.O.V~~~~~~~~~
I called Reno and Zack out so I can talk to them about them being Royals. Cloud was busy helping squall out since he got punched in the face by Kristen. I told the two to meet me near the mall. It has a little area where you can actually sit outside near the commons area for kids to run around and play.
"Sup." I looked up to find both Zack and Reno with disturbed faces. I told them to sit down and that's when I began explaining and telling them how I couldn't call Cloud. "So…What's the big hit about soon-to-be Kings or Queens problem?" I asked. "And person servants?" I added before Reno could complain about me leaving him out.
They both explained in their perspective on how they wanted a normal life and experiences how others life without being treated in respect just because of the blood line or serving the Royals. "What made you think that?" I asked quietly. "A lot of things. We hardly get to do what we want and servants as well as maids must stay beside their masters." Reno said leaning back.
I snickered. "Well Reno, you sure you serve Princes and Princesses? You seem like a completely slacker." He huffed. "Of course I serve under them! Why would I lie for?!" I pretended to think. "Well…You're a player, big pervert for sure, and you flirt with every single girl. Plus, you fall asleep on tasks such as work." Zack laughed at my reply. "Yeah well… I can't help it." Reno replied with looking at me with a pout on his face.
I laughed. "I'm surprised you're still a personal butler." This Reno had to smile at. "I know but I can manage things somehow." Zack nodded his head in agreement. "He does have his ways." I smiled. "I know he does." I got up and was about to leave but I turned my head to look at the two. "Just so you know, even if you're someone with a high status, I'm still going to treat you guys like my friends. My family." They both smiled at this. "That'd be great." I waved goodbye before going back home.
~~~~~~~~Back to Vi-vi's P.O.V~~~~~~~~~
Everyone left but me. Kristen went to Mike's house while I sat in my room. I was wondering if I should go see Squall but I didn't have enough courage. Instead, I went downstairs and decided to put on some shoes. I was going to open the door until it opened up and I had to back up to not get hit in the face. It was Kimberly coming back home once again. Her eyes widened slightly before giving me a small smile. "Oh hey Vi-vi. Where are you going?" I gave a small smile back. "Going to take a walk in the park. You want to go along?" I asked.
"Sure. Not like there's anything better to do." We both went outside while Kim locked the door. We began walking towards the park seeing little kids playing on the playground, in the sandbox, and swing set. "Hey look." Kimberly pointed towards a boy and a girl playing together and making a sand castle. She later pointed to another boy who looked about 10 years old holding his little sister's hand. We both smiled at this while we continued to walk around.
After a few more minutes though, Kimberly just stopped in her tracks looking straight ahead. I stopped and asked her what's wrong. She didn't respond. I could tell why she was spacing out. There stood Squall talking to Riona. "Kimberly… Let's just go…" I said pulling on her arm. No later did I feel eyes on me. I regret turning around to see Squall staring straight in my eyes telling me something. I tried to push the thoughts away and wanted to just to be far from him. I turned away telling Kimberly to go but as soon as she began to turn. Her eyes widened once again.
I knew I shouldn't have turned but I did and regretted very very much. I turned around to see Riona clinging to him but as soon as she saw me, she gave me a devious look. I should have turned but I didn't. I saw her bring her face closer and closer to Squall until their lips met. Squall's eyes widened and he looked like trying to pray her off but it could just be an act for me to go back to him. My chest started hurting and I felt tears running down my face.
I turned away and ran back home. Kimberly called after me and soon I heard Squall's voice off from a distance but I couldn't bring myself to go back. I tried opening the door but forgot that it was locked. I hit on it constantly so many times while tears still streamed down my face. I don't know why I had to fall for him so hard. Aerith said that he turned down all engagements but could it be he was waiting for Riona to come back to him? I didn't care as I kept hitting my fist against the door.
I soon slumped down and waited for Kimberly to come back. A few minutes passed and she ran up the stairs breathing hard. I could tell she wanted to say something but decided against it because judging from the state she saw me in, she didn't want to make it worse. She unlocked the door and waited for me to go in. As soon as I went in, I locked myself in my room. Kimberly didn't bother me. She knew that I wanted to be alone and I thought it was a good thing. I could probably lash out on her but knowing her, I knew she card but just didn't find the right thing to say I bet.
I was laying on my stomach with my face on the pillow. My thoughts were interrupted with Riona kissing Squall. I felt my eyes sting in tears again but I didn't let them fall. I tried to clear that thought away but it was like an imprint. Something that'll make you remember forever and can never get rid of it. I buried my face into the pillow and screamed. Kimberly probably heard it but I knew she was trying her hardest not to comfort me as I don't want to be bugged. I soon felt tired and my eyes started becoming heavy. Sleep soon consumed me just as I wanted so I don't have to remember him or that girl.
~~~~~~~~Normal P.O.V~~~~~~~~
I heard Valentina scream and I tried my hardest not to run up there. I clenched my hands into fists. I was so angry. I should have moved and turned away from them but for some reason, I couldn't. I feel guilty for Vi-vi to witness that. I feel so stupid and I blame myself but Vi-vi doesn't blame me. It's just how some of us act. We can't stop nor can we help on how we think about certain situations. I sighed depressingly and went into my own room. I sat on my bed leaning back thinking about Cloud and Sephiroth's conflict.
I decided to get my phone and text Cloud. I asked him how he is and why he wasn't with Squall. I soon got a reply 'I'm fine. I went to go get something but he already left.' I stared at the text. "So Riona dragged him out then?" I asked myself. I replied back with: That's good and… I see Squall with Riona. So that's why I asked. I didn't get a reply but a phone call instead. It was Cloud obviously.
I answered it and greeted. "Hello." He greeted back with: Hey. "I'm worried about Vi-vi, Cloud. I don't know what to do." I can tell he was worried by his tone. "What happened?" I explain to him how we were both walking in the park, just enjoying outdoors, and met Squall there from a distance and the scene where Riona kissed him. After I finished, it went silent.
"Cloud? Are you there?" I asked slightly worried. "Yeah…Yeah I'm fine. I'm just thinking is all." He replied. "Thinking about what?" He went silent. "I'll… Tell you tomorrow. Get some rest, okay?" I can tell something was off but I didn't push it any further. "Alright and I will. You should get some rest too. See you Cloud." His voice seemed a little bit more cheerful on the other end. "See you." I hung up and put my head on my pillow.
I kept thinking about Cloud and the way he was speaking. Something was bugging him but I thought it would be best for me not to ask about it. He did tell me he would tell me tomorrow. So I was awake until I felt drowsiness take over me. Before I fell asleep, I gave one last thought: What should I do?