A Heart Split in Two
Part 4
By Domino
Quistis is getting worried about Rinoa, so she decides to drop by Rinoa’s hotel room. With a deep breath she knocks on the door. “Who is it...?” a shaky voice responds.
“It’s Quistis. Are you okay, girl?”
“Come back in a few hours. I need to be alone right now.”
“You’ve been alone for most of the morning! You need to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Join us for lunch. Irvine has a great place picked out for a picnic.” Rinoa opens up the door a little and peaks out the crack, “(Irvine....?!) Forget it! I’ll talk to you later Quistis! Good bye!!!” She slams the door in Quistis’ face, but Rinoa soon realizes that Angelo is standing behind her.
“Angelo? You’re hungry, aren’t you? Oh, I’m so sorry......” She opens the door once more to allow her dog to catch up to Quisits. “Quistis? Could you feed Angelo for me, please? Thanks!”
July 2nd,
“I....... missed you too.” I know, I was weak for saying that. So sue me.
“I can’t believe you said that! I’m so...... happy! WHEW!! Wow......” She ran off before I could follow up with anything else. I wish she would listen once in a while!
“That’s cool.”
“Say......”
“Yeah?” “I was wondering..... Those technicians seem very handy. Would it be all right to ask them to fix other stuff?”
“As long as it doesn’t slow down the Garden. Go ahead. But try not to ask for too much.”
“Do I ever?” He took my hands and secretly kissed them.
“Selphie’s feelin’ a little down right now. I thought you should know since you’re everybody’s leader.”
I felt crushed. He was falling for Selphie. Then why did he kiss my hands?! I tried to hide my emotions the best I could.
“I think you should go talk to her,” Irvine said. “I know you’re a klutz when it comes to these things, so I’ll back you.” I was so mad at him, but I loved him enough to help him out.
“Where is she?”
“Hangin’ out at the stage by the Quad..... Wow..... I didn’t except all this heavy machinery.....”
“How else are they gonna repair it? A hammer and nails?”
“Hey, hey, hey...... This isn’t my department!”
“Then what is?” I was almost afraid to ask.
“Guns and women, of course.”
“EXCUSE ME?!?!?!”
Irvine ran up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. “And you. I haven’t forgotten about us!,” he whispered as he kissed the back of my neck.
“You had me worried. Come on. Let’s go talk to Selphie.”
July 3rd,
“(Lookin’ good together. I found this place that’ll be perfect for you guys. And if things don’t work out you and I could....)” I wasn’t in the mood to deal with his pickup lines right now.
“(It’s by the stage. You can’t miss it. I left an old magazine there. You can thank me later..... So have fun and let it all out tonight.)”
“(You’re so sick Irvine.)”
“(I know!)”
“Are you finished?”
“I might be there later with a special someone too.” I decided to play around a little with him. “(Is that an invitation?)”
“(If you see me there alone...... Think about it...)” I hoped he would work it out with Selphie and be happy with her, but I still wanted him to be happy with me.
“Squall, you big stud! This is all for you! Congratulations! Enjoy the show! And a 1 and a 2 and a 1234!!!!” Her band started to play an Irish jig. It sounded something out of Lord of the Dance! I never knew Zell could tap dance. As I watched I saw Irvine wink at me as he was playing the guitar. I sat down with Rinoa and we talked a little. She said I frowned when I think too much. I was ready to leave, but she pushed me onto one of the panels. She wanted to know all this stuff about the future and living for the day. I’ve never thought about it, and neither had she. We ended the night with a kiss on my cheek. She went back her room as I went back to mine. After I took a long, hot shower I heard a knock at the door. I looked through the peephole and saw that it was Irvine.
“Why are you here? How did it go with Selphie?”
“After the concert I got her alone with me, but I couldn’t bring myself to flirt with her. I kept thinking about betraying you. We had a big fight about me being a tease and stuff. So, it’s over.”
“And the champagne? Aren’t you a little young?”
“Oh, come on! Live a little! It’s not like I’m gonna finish the bottle!”
“Whatever...... So why are you really here?”
“I wanted to give you something.”
“And what might that be?”
“I want to give you my body.”
“What are you saying?! I don’t want to take advantage of you after you just broke it off with someone else!”
“I want you to take me though. Squall.....”
Rinoa drops the journal in outrage. “He slept with Irvine...... Then he really did love me only as a friend...... Why did you keep it a secret from us?!?! WHY SQUALL?!” She grabs the journal and marches out of her hotel room. She has someone to confront about this.....
END PART 4