Eye Of The Storm

Chapter Seven

Raijin and Fuijin entered the dorm area and went into her room. "So do you think Seifer will be caught ya know?" Raijin asked and Fuijin shrugged. "Don't know. I'm going to check my e-mail." She said going over to her labtop. "I heard Squall is back from the hospital ya know." Raijin said and Fuijin continued with her computer.

"Hey Raijin. Come here and look at this." She said and the giant came over. "It's from Seifer, ya know." He said. "Yeah, he wants to meet us. In that abandoned lab in the ocean. He must have cleared all the monsters out." Fuijin said. "How are we going to see him when there's patrols all over the place ya know?"

"We'll manage. After all he is the head of our posse." She said and sent a reply, telling Seifeer they'll come as soon as they can. "We should bring him supplies. Food, water and soon." Fuijin said and shut down the labtop. With a nod they started to form their plans.

Meanwhile Squall, Selphie and Laguna were done eating and paid for the bill. "So what now?" Laguna asked. "I kind of want to go back to my room. You guys can come with if you want." Squall said. "Okay, that's fine." Selphie said. "Sure. We can rent a few movies." Laguna said. "Yeah, okay." Squall gave a nod. "Okay, off to the rental store!" Selphie bellowed and they took off.

After picking a few comedies they were back at Squall's dorm room and one was already in the DVD player. A couple times during the movies Squall would get up to check the rooms and windows. Each time he got back they didn't question him and he didn't tell them anything. "Hey that was great." Laguna said, getting ready to leave. All movies were watched and he decided to take them back, then to the Hotel.

"We should do this again." He said and Selphie giggled. "Sure. I'll take you back." She said, but Laguna saw something in Squall's eyes. 'He's afraid. I bet he thinks once he's alone, he'll be attacked again.' He thought. "No. Stay here, I'll call a cab or just walk. Squall needs your company." Laguna said. "Goodbye Squall." He said.

"Bye." Squall said and Laguna left with a smile and a wave. He was gone and Selphie yawned. "I suppose I should get back to my room." She said and Squall stood up. "...Please stay." He whispered and she frowned. "I have things to do...." She began. "I understand." Squall said and went to the door. "Squall...."

"No. You have a life and don't need to spend it on me." He said. "Go." Selphie sighed, guilt weighing in. "I'll come back later." She said and he just shrugged. "I'm sure I won't take too long." Selphie said. "Yeah, don't bother." Squall said and shut the door as Selphie stepped out. 'I didn't mean to hurt him.' Selphie thought, going to her room. 'I'll get him a present, maybe that'll help.' She thought.

Squall sighed, locking the door and sat down in his favorite chair instead of the couch. 'I guess she is disgusted with me after all. I can't blame her. I am disgusting and disgraceful. I allowed it to happen. I'm just a used filthy whore.' He thought and suddenly felt dirty, soiled. Quickly he ran to get some clean cloths and went to the bathroom for a long scrub session.

As Squall bathed, Zell contiplated about going to see him. 'I should see how's he doing, but I'm afraid he won't want me around.' He sighed and leaned against the hallway wall. 'I don't know. Maybe I'll bring him a beer. I've stolen them before from the Cafeteria, he might enjoy it.' Zell thought and snuck to the Cafeteria.

He growled when there were students still in there. 'It's 4:30 PM. It should be closed until 6:00.' Zell seen the sign and noticed they've allowed the students to stick there anytime until closing. "Pfft! Figures they would do this." He said to himself and decided to see if Irvine knew where he could get some alcohol.

As Zell went to Irvine's room, Squall was getting dressed, finally feeling clean enough to get out of the water. With a groan he brushed his hair and teeth. His skin was sore and burned from losing layers from the 'cleansing'. After he was done brushing Squall decided to put some lotion all over. 'Damn that burns!' He thought with a grimace. 'But I guess it's what I need.'

Shaking his head he went to his small kitchen and got a glass of water. 'I wonder if they'll catch Seifer? If they don't I wonder what will happen?' He thought. There was a knock on the door and Squall jumped, dropping the glass. "Shit." He swore and went to the door before picking up the broken shards.

Squall paused by the door a moment. Fear bubbled up and he started to tremble. "Hey Squall, it's just me and Irvine." Zell said and Squall wiped his sweaty palms off, then opened the door. The two guys smiled. "Want to have a little drink?" Irvine asked, showing him a few bottles of liquor and a pack of beer in a brown bag.

"Why?" Squall asked and Zell shrugged. "Thought you might need a little of it." He said. Squall stepped aside and let them inside. "Did something break?" Zell asked, seeing the broken cup. "You guys...startled me. I dropped a glass I was holding." Squall said. "Well don't worry, I'll get it." Irvine said, grabbing a dust pan and broom.

"You don't have to do that, I'm the one that broke it." Squall protested. "Oh, it's okay. I have it." Irvine said and Zell came over. "Yeah, come on Squall. Irvine got you this to take it easy for awhile." He said and handed him a bottle of beer. "There's also Champane and Vodka." Squall took the bottle of beer and looked at the two. He started to feel edgy and couldn't help but think. 'Are they planning to do something?' He shook his head. 'Stop that! These two are not like Seifer at all! They won't do anything to hurt you!' Squall mentally scolded himself.

Squall opened the bottle and went to his chair as Zell went to the couch. Irvine joined them and they started drinking the beer. Squall eventually started to relax more after the twelve pack of beer was gone. 'I'm starting to feel...good.' Squall thought and after a bit all three of them passed out.

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