Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ How You Remind Me ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]
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How You Remind Me

Chapter 3

"What time is it?" Squall heard Quistis's voice ask from behind him.

"A little after six," Squall answered as he glanced at his watch. He looked over to where Quistis sat, engulfed in the blanket he used to sleep with the night before.

"Already?! I didn't realize we were down here for so long. Hmm, do you want to go get some breakfast then? The cafeteria should be open," Quistis slowly stretched as she stood up and began to fold the blanket up. "My treat since you were so nice to let me use your blanket," the blonde smiled at Squall as she handed it back to him.

"Okay," Squall finally answered and watch amusedly as Quistis's face changed from shock to a pleased smile.

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The smell of fried eggs, pancakes, sausages, and coffee filled the air as the two SeeDs entered the cafeteria. Looking around, Squall noticed how quiet and empty the room was. Walking off to the left, Squall handed Quistis a tray.

"Lucky us, no line, no wait," she replied as she accepted the tray from Squall with a nod of thanks.

Grabbing a tray for himself, Squall began to wonder if breakfast with Quistis was such a good idea. They'd be the only two in there when people first start coming in, and would see the two alone. Squall idly rubbed the scar that ran down his forehead as he remembered how fast news of his fight with Seifer got out so quick.

"Good morning Miss Trepe!" the cafeteria lady's greeting snapped Squall out of his reverie. "Oh, and good morning Commander Leonhart! Didn't think I'd be seeing you two here together so early in the morning," the tubby woman smiled at Squall knowingly. Squall glared at the woman, then turned his gaze to floor, trying to hide the slight blush creeping up on his cheeks.

"So what can I get for you two?" the woman asked turning to Quistis.

"Just my usual, Maggie," Quistis replied. Turning to Squall, she asked, "And for you Commander?" Quistis did a mock salute as she waited for his answer.

Squall sighed, and waved his hand in annoyance at her little joke. "Just some eggs, and sausage, with a cup of black coffee."

"Coming right up!" Maggie saluted Squall and turned to get their meals. "There you go," the cafeteria replied as she set the two dishes on their trays. After paying, the two sat down at one of the tables in corner.
Squall always assumed that Quistis would be the bran muffin-type, or her usual would be something healthy like oatmeal. "That's your usual?" Squall gestured to her triple stack serving of pancakes with strawberries and whip cream on top, and not to mention gooey syrup and dripping butter oozing down the sides.

"What's wrong with it? There's nothing wrong with having a perfectly healthy appetite," Quistis scooped off some whip cream and strawberries and delicately placed it in her mouth. She sighed contendly, "Besides, breakfast is the most important meal. This is practically the only time I really get to eat, sometimes I end up not being able to eat at all for the rest of the day."

Squall then looked down at his own plate; his humble eggs and sausage just didn't seem so appealing anymore. Taking a sip of black coffee, Squall glanced up again to see Quistis take a huge slice of her stack and devour it.

"Did you want some?" Quistis asked as she pointed to her plate with her fork. Squall shook his head no. "Come on Squall, just have a little bite?" She leaned forward with some on her fork.

'Hmm, why not? It does look pretty good. It can't hurt to have a little taste," Squall leaned in as well, but kept his eyes on Quistis's. He watched her smile, as he first tasted the sweet strawberries. He began to chew slowly, as his gaze drifted down to her strawberry stained lips.

"Do you like it? Would you like some more?" Quistis held out another forkful of the tempting dish.