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Happily Ever After

Chapter 2:The Rinoa Fiasco

I was lying naked and prone sideways across the bed. I rested my head on my lover's thigh, idly fluffing the red gold curls found there.

My lover, who was reading a book, ignored me.

I leaned over and gently nibble kissed along my lover's shaft. It grew in appreciation.

My lover, however, bonked me on the side of the head with the book. "Stop that," Seifer said.

"Just trying to help." I made a show of rubbing my head although I wasn't hurt in the slightest. "People learn better when they're relaxed."

"People remember things best in the same state of mind they were in when they learned them. You're not going to like it if I hire my staff based on cocksucking abilities."

Did the subject change when I wasn't paying attention? I gave him my best blank look.

Seifer continued, pretending to talk to someone. "Well, Ms. Jerril, it seems your condition is… er.." Seifer mimed pushing a button. "Reno! Get in here and under the desk!"

He smiled at the nonexistent client, an expression that turned to surprise when I joined the scene by playing `Reno'. "MMmmm… er… yes… " He gasped. "It appears, Ms. Jerril, that you have a broken arm…"

"Could be fun," I said.

"Not jealous?"

"I could quit my day job."

Seifer pulled me up so he could hug me, not letting me get too distracting. "Oh, no, I need you for the night shift."

I gave him my best pretty pout and Seifer gave in and kissed me until I was breathless.

Then he reached for his book.

"Haven't you studied enough?" I swear I was not pouting for real.

Seifer sighed and gave me the `you've missed the point' look. "I only have three days to finish up the semester, take my finals, and get out. Two days, now."

Seifer was stressing over the entrance exams. I knew he was afraid of failing, but I also knew Esthar was drooling to get someone with his practical experience and scholastic history. And Seifer never failed written exams.

"I know, that's why I sent you here, to the Hotel, so you could study all damn day while I packed your apartment. I couldn't get a thing done with you under foot."

"You couldn't get anything done? You sent Selphie to guard me!"

The Galbadians are pretending that Seifer is the most wicked person to appear in their fair land since Edea dropped her cleavage. Never mind the fact that he's been here all along, saving lives. They wanted a 24 hour SeeD guard on him and I elected Selphie for today. I did feel a bit guilty about that, because Selphie is a pain in the ass on her best days. And lately… Better him than me, I was the one doing all the work.

I tried not to look sheepish. "Yeah, well, she's driving me nuts. Apparently women go insane when they're pregnant, and I think it's catching, because Irvine was almost as bad." I rolled over on my back. "You have a lot of stuff."

"Disposable income." Seifer reached for his books.

"No sales resistance. When we get to Esthar, I'm doing the shopping." He had a waffle maker, a crepe maker and an omelet pan for Hyne's sakes. This is a man who only has coffee for breakfast 99% of the time. This is a man who needs to be kept away from infomercials.

"You've never been shopping in your life!"

"Untrue. Remember I dated Rinoa for 18 months."

Seifer considered this. "Okay, shoes. I'll give you shoe shopping."

I rolled my eyes. "Thanks… I do know the exact location and business hours of every shop that carries a woman's 6