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Rock bottom

By: habitbreaker
folder Final Fantasy VIII › Yaoi - Male/Male
Rating: Adult ++
Chapters: 13
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Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy VIII, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
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Chapter 12

…Which explained totally how she ended up in the Infirmary with a worried looking Alison Kadowaki and Seifer looking anxiously at her. She couldn't bear to look at either of them so she looked down which was when she noticed with dismay that her long sleeved top was gone and her arms were exposed for the entire world to see. She wanted to die. Now everyone would see what she had done to herself!

Damn it! This was all Seifer's fault! If he had just given her some time alone, she would have been able to stick to her routine, wouldn't have been so angry, wouldn't have cut so deep...! Now of course, she would look into those beautiful eyes of his and see nothing but disgust and pity. Well, she wouldn't have it! She simply wouldn't stand for it...

She glared up at him but was shocked to see only love and understanding and then realisation hit her, "You knew!" Seifer nodded, "yeah. I knew. Before you ask, I didn't say anything because it wasn't my place. I thought that you would tell me when you were ready." He looked down at her arms and sighed sadly then gently ran his hand across her face, "I'm so sorry that you had to deal with this." He laced his fingers through hers and somehow she found the strength to ask the question that had been worrying her since his return - well, longer than that even..."Don't you find the scars off-putting?"

He looked at her and shook his head then bent down to kiss her gently, "Quistis, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever known. These scars are a part of who you are. They show the battles that you have been through. They show that you have survived. They are every bit as beautiful as you are, my love!"

With that, Quistis smiled at him and felt herself relax for the first time since he had been taken away from her and she drifted off to a deep and pleasant sleep.


The next morning was a busy one for Quistis. Squall and the rest of their friends had heard about what happened to Quistis and came to tell her that she was loved and that they cared...Seifer stayed by her side all day. Not leaving her for a moment. She felt loved: loved and important!

Selphie of course had wanted to see the scars. She was fascinated that she could do it. Strangely, it didn't bother her that Selphie was sitting looking at her in such a manner. Less than 24 hours ago, it would have freaked her out but, maybe it was just the fact that she sensed no malice in Selphie's curiosity, maybe it was the fact that Seifer had made her feel more comfortable in herself...more than likely, it was just the fact that the man himself was sitting beside her, loving her and lending her strength.

She loved these people so much. She was so very grateful that they were her friends...so very grateful to have Seifer for however long he was going to be with her. She smiled contentedly.

She knew that her problems weren't going to go away miraculously now but, she also felt that somehow, they would be more easy to contend with...she certainly hoped so..
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