Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ How You Remind Me ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]
Disclaimer: I do not own Squall and co., so don't sue.

Author's Notes: Okay, first and foremost: this is a Quall. So please if you don't like them, please don't read this story. Also, please don't flame me. Flaming is unnecessary. I all ready know that Qualls are unpopular. But I'm writing this for my enjoyment and other Quall fans out there. I do understand that Squall and Rinoa are meant to be because that's how Squaresoft ended the game. So please, stop reading this right now, and turn back and find a nice Squinoa to read. Thank you!


How You Remind Me

Chapter 1

She should be happy, she knew she should be. They had just saved the world for Hyne's sake. Yet, there stood Quistis Trepe leaning silently against the column, in the shadows. 'What do I do now?' Quistis thought to herself as she swirled the wine in her glass steadily. 'Now that we've defeated the sorceress, and I've lost my teacher's license, what's going to become of me?'

Quistis glanced up as the next dance started. It was the waltz of the moon; their song. Just as expected, Quistis saw Rinoa drag Squall to the middle of dance floor. But this time, he wasn't as reluctant as before. Quistis smiled a little as she saw Squall laugh. 'A real genuine laugh from Squall Leonhart, who'd of thought.' Quistis quickly downed the last of the bitter wine, and made her way hastily to the exit.

"Quistis!" She turned around as she heard Selphie's perky voice from behind. "Where do you think you're going?" Selphie cried as she bounded her way through the crowd wearing Irvine's hat.

"I'm going to turn in a little early."

"But why?" Selphie looked a little concerned as she looked closely at Quistis. Then she turned to the dance floor and saw the problem. "Oh Quisty," Selphie shook her head a little, curls swaying side to side. "You got to get over him."

"I know, I know," Quistis sighed as she tucked a golden lock behind her ear.

"You know, I don't understand you. You are the most worshipped girl in the Garden. You have your pick of any guy here, yet..." Selphie's voice trailed off.

"I want the guy that was destined to be with someone else." Quistis half-whispered as she watched Rinoa lean forward to accept Squall's kiss. Quistis shook her head, and looked away. "I'll see you tomorrow. Good night Selphie." Quistis waved and turned towards the exit again.

Selphie stood in her place silently as she watched the door close behind Quistis. "Hey babe, is something wrong?" Irvine asked as he came up behind Selphie.

"Yoo-hoo, anybody home?" Rinoa playfully tapped Squall on his nose to get his attention.

"Huh?" Squall turned his attention back to the raven-haired girl that stood before him. She smiled at him sweetly, and leaned forward and hugged him. Squall carefully wrapped his arms around her, and stared silently at the exit.