Squall awoke early the next morning. He always did, even if the night before was a sleepless one or a very restful one. Last night had been horrible. Funny how you could get used to just having someone lying next to you. Yet another sense of comfort, torn away. He wondered if Tala had told Laguna yet. Damn, this was a huge mess... what was he gonna do? He still loved her, even after everything she had done. But then Seifer... he glanced over at the radio, as the alarm went off. Instead of beeping, an old song came on....
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Hey little sister what have you done?
Hey little sister who's the only one?
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The next morning, Tala was waiting for Laguna as he stepped into his office to grab some papers. His blue eyes widened, as he saw the bride to be slouched in a chair. He scratched the back of his head, wondering what he could have missed.
"Uh, Tala... Don't you have a wedding to be at? In about. Six hours? Shouldn't you be uhm... Gettin' ready?"
One black clad shoulder lifted. "It's off."
"WHAT?" Papers went flying, as Laguna made a mad dash for his phone.
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Squall picked up the phone, after it rang once. Laguna was on the other end, talking faster then one could have thought. Unless you counted Selphie and a massive sugar overload. Her wedding day.. Oh, Hyne...
"Dad.. Could I..." "A word..." "Nevermind." Squall hung up.
Laguna looked at his end of the phone, then looked at Tala.
"Explain. You have five minutes!" He was panicking, yes indeed. All the guests were here, the band was here. Everyone was here, except for the bride and groom! Tala smirked slightly. "I can explain it all in one word. Seifer."
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It's a nice day to start again.
It's a nice day for a white wedding.
It's a nice day to start again.
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Laguna's left eyebrow twitched as Tala fell silent again. "Seifer? What about Seifer?" Tala once again shrugged. "They're in love, so our wedding is off." "So..." A pause. "Someone's getting married, at least?" Tala nodded. Laguna sagged in relief. Well, the two in question didn't know they were getting married, but she'd fix that. However, Laguna's eyes had narrowed, which worried her. Most people wrote Laguna off as a semi-airhead. However, he had moments of Squall like intensity. "You know, you will have explain all this later." "All what?" "Just how they broke up, you two getting together... Then you're breaking up, and they are together again." Those blue eyes, which usually were alive with warmth and humor, had gone arctic. Tala mentally gulped, and nodded.
"But for now... the others know of the change in plans?" Tala shook her head. "I don't believe so." "Well, I'll tell them. Dismissed." She rose, and left as quietly as she entered. She needed to tell Seifer before someone else did. And Hyne, what was Squall gonna say?
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"Hello?"
"Fujin? Is Seifer around?"
"Asleep. Message?"
"Tell him to get his lazy ass up. He's marrying Squall..."
There was a loud clunk as the phone hit the nightstand. Tala winced. A few seconds later, Seifer's husky *I was having a good dream why did you wake me up* voice could be heard. "Seifer..."
"Here yet not. Wake up, blondie. You gotta tux?"
"Dunno...." Seifer yawned, then streached. "Uniform?"
"..Might... Why?"
"Because you're marrying Squall, and I don't think you'd want to wear my dress." Seifer's mind sort of snapped after that. He heard marry, Squall, and dress. Before the phone slipped from his hand, and once again fell onto the table. Followed by a louder thud. Tala smirked.
"Seifer, fainted."
"Take a photo, Fujin.. No one would believe it."
Laughter from the albino woman. "I agree, no one would. Squall knows of this?"
For a moment, Tala wondered if Fujin was a mind reader. Then she sighed. "Nope, but I'm about to tell him."

Squall answered the phone, grip tightening when Tala started speaking.
"What is it?" "Well... it's about today... And.... YouAndSeiferAreGettingMarried, Okay?" "We are?" "..Uh... Yes?" Dialtone.
~Ah, hell. Damnit, Squall. Why can't you just do the easy thing for once?!~ Tala hung up the phone, racing for his room before he could go seek the still out cold blonde.
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Squall had just finished pulling on his boots, when the door to his room swung open. Tala sagged against the frame in relief. "Oh good, you hadn't left..." "I'm about to. What do you want?" He cut her off. Tala sighed, walking in and closing the door behind her without touching it.
"Squall. I'm sorry for what I did, can you ever forgive me?"
He turned away from her, trying to steel himself for what he had to say. "I don't know, Tala. I still love you, after everything. Even perhaps, to where I can't marry Seifer..." She blinked. That hadn't been something she was expecting. "But then, at the same time.. I hate you for what you did, and what you caused me to loose."
She wished she could make him forget these two years. Erase everything that happened and go back in time. And she could do that, but she wouldn't. "Then don't love me anymore, Squall." He blinked, whirling around to face her again. "What? How am I supposed to do that?!"
"I don't know... But I do know this much. Seifer loves you, Squall. He loves you with all his heart, all his soul. He just never told you, at least not while you were awake, anyway."
"......" She grabbed his hand, and his eyes closed as he drifted away...
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They were back in Balamb Garden, and Squall saw himself sleeping. It was about an hour or two before dawn. He remembered this night, the first night he and Seifer had been apart since they had gotten together. How hard it had been to fall asleep that night. The doorknob rattled a little as Seifer walked into the room. Dirt and blood were caked all over his jacket and pants, and he walked stiffly. Several cures had been used on him. He shrugged off his jacket, letting it fall to the floor as he sat on the edge of the bed. Green eyes traced Squall's features, before he spoke softly. "I realized something today, Squall. I love you. Funny what goes through a man's mind as darkness overcomes him. Right before someone brought me back. I thought I'd never get the chance to tell you that, even if you didn't tell me the same. So, I'm telling you now... You own my heart."
He leaned over, lightly kissing Squall before rising to head for the bathroom.
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"I..." Squall paused as he found himself looking into a pair of gold eyes once again. "You love him. I know. He knows. But the question was, did you know?" Squall frowned, as Tala reached up to lightly brush her thumb against his cheek. "Do you, Squall? Do you love him?"
"I... I do...."
She smiled, although inside she felt something shatter. "Then, let's get ready...."

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Several hours later....

Selphie was watching Seifer pace. He had found his uniform, saving him from a sudden shopping spree with her. She had been disappointed, Seifer would have looked really good in this one tux she had seen while they had gotten their last minute fittings. Irvine came over, holding two glasses of champagne. "So, what do you think of this change?"
"Seifer and Squall?" He nodded. "It was fate, just like us." He smiled, hugging her tightly. She returned the hug while whispering she loved him. Zell and Rinoa were by the buffet table. Zell was just *looking* at everything, eyes glistening. This table was a beautiful sight. Rinoa nudged him lightly. "More beautiful then me?" She pouted, eyes laughing. Ah, sometimes it sucked to have a girlfriend who could read minds. Zell did his best mock leer. "Nuttin's more beauti-fal then you, babe." They both started giggling. Quistis rolled her eyes at their antics. "Children." She took a sip of her water. Ian laughed, threading his fingers through her loose hair. "You don't always have to be the adult, love." She grinned. "I know, that's why I'm starting the food fight later." He shook his head, then laughed.
"Hey, hey! There's the priest! And Laguna!" Selphie hopped up and down, quite a feat in heels and a long gown. "It's impolite to point."
Selphie stuck her tongue out at Quistis, as Laguna tapped a glass to get everyone's attention. "Well, we're about to begin, if everyone will take their seats..."
The guests went through the large set of doors into the decorated hall. They had decided to stick to the original wedding colors, silver and blue. Right in front of the window. The priest was standing. He was in-between the depictions of Squall and Seifer.
"I hope that's a good sign." Quistis murmured to Ian as they took their seats. "Everything will be alright, don't worry." He patted her hand, as they sat in the front section. Seifer took his spot to the right of the priest. Fujin stood next to him, and he smiled nervously.
"Fuu... What if... He doesn't show up?"
"Rage." She smiled, and he stifled a laugh. He was pretty sure she'd hunt him down. The priest made a motion off to the left, and music started to drift around the guests. The sound of boot heels made everyone turn around, and Seifer looked up sharply.

Instead of Squall, Tala stood at the end of the isle. Seifer scowled. What was the meaning of this? She turned around to glance behind her, and made a beckoning motion. She was speaking, but he couldn't quite make out what she was saying. As everyone seemed to stop breathing, she reached out and grabbed hold of whoever was behind her, and dragged him out.
"Don't make me make a dress appear on you, Squall... c'mon! It's not the end of the world, just the end of single life."
"I...." "You faced a time consuming weirdo! You can handle this! Now, get a move on it, Seed!" She yanked, and fell backwards as Squall gave up his deathgrip on the door. They fell together, Squall landing on top of her. "Great going, Squall. Is that how you..." "Shut up!" He pushed himself up and off, then helped her up. She grinned wryly, and took his hand. "You'll be alright, Squall. Don't worry. Remember? He loves you."
Tala led him down the isle, her gaze locked on Seifer. Squall was looking down at the tips of his polished boots. Although he would die before admitting it, nerves had hit him bad. Instead of wearing the tux they had picked out, he was also dressed in his Seed uniform. A white rose was pinned his lapel. Tala had told him couldn't carry a bouquet.. that would have looked all wrong. When they arrived before the priest, he straightened his glasses.
"Riiiight...." Tala tried to smile, but her defense was finally breaking. Instead, she turned to Seifer, and reached out her hand. He blinked at her, then accepted it. She squeezed his slightly, then placed Squall's within his. "I'm giving him to you, Seifer. Take good care of him, or else you'll answer to me, understand?" Something passed between the two of them, everyone sensed it. Seifer nodded. "I will."
She stepped forward, and kissed him on the cheek, then did the same to Squall. "Hyne bless you both, your love and this bond." She then took off before anyone could see her break down.
The priest blinked as the two boys turned to him. He cleared his throat, then started. It was all somewhat blurry to Seifer, until the priest mentioned rings. He groaned. He hadn't thought about them, but Laguna saved the day. "Here." He nudged the blonde, a gold ring held in his fingers. Seifer blinked. Laguna had never removed his wedding band, though Raine had been dead for at least fifteen years. Yet now, he was giving it to Seifer. "She would have wanted it this way, I think..."
Selphie sniffed loudly. Then Irvine did. Seifer accepted the ring, mouthing thank you because no words could come out. He held it up for a moment, then looked at Squall who had been very mute so far. Green met blue, as Seifer waited for something to show him that he should do this. He loved Squall with all his heart, but he didn't know if Squall still felt the same. "Seifer.. Do you promise to love and cherish...." It wavered in and out, until the priest cleared his throat. Seifer's gaze flew back to him. "Do you?" "Do..I do! Yes, I do!" He took Squall's hand, and nervously slipped the ring onto his finger. "I promise to ah... well..." He scowled. "Screw it. I love you. I promise to never leave you again, I promise to need and want you for the rest of my life. Your heart I'll protect with my own.... I promise you everything."
Another loud sniffle, except only this time even Squall turned to glance at the source of it. Zell was rubbing his eyes, while Rinoa rubbed his back soothingly. Seifer smirked. Count on ol' chicken-wuss to break the tension. The priest smiled, turning to Squall. "And you, Squall... do you..." Now it was Seifer's turn to look down, and everyone waited for what Squall would say.
~What did you tell me earlier? You said...~
"I do." Seifer looked up. Everyone leaned forward. "I love you as well, Seifer. When you weren't in my life, I was only half of who I should I have been. You complete me.. And I promise never to forget you or our love." He had slipped off the Griever ring, and now placed it on Seifer's finger. "I give you my heart, in return..." "I give you mine..." Seifer finished. Squall chuckled softly. "I already had it..."
Seifer's eyes widened, how could he have known? He had been asleep, Seifer had been sure of it! "Now, does anyone have any objections as to why I should not pronounce them.... uh, married?"
Everyone waited, and Seifer was sure he'd suddenly see Tala marching down the isle screaming stop. However, nothing happened. The priest smiled as he glanced at the couple before him. Although he'd never had a wedding where the ex bride gave the groom to another, it had been oddly sweet. "Well, since no one's yelled stop, I now pronounce you... Husband and Husband. You may kiss the groom."
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If the dream you dream ain't what it seems...
Just look into my eyes...
You won't ever have to say goodbye...
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Seifer pulled Squall to him, green eyes clashing with silver. For a moment, this felt like it was a dream. And when he woke up, Squall would be gone again. Squall tilted his head quizzically to the side, and gave him a slight smile. Seifer leaned forward and kissed him gently on the lips as though to assure himself that this wasn't a dream.
As he pulled back, Squall had arched one eyebrow. He frowned as Squall shook his head slightly, then blinked when Squall pulled him down for one of those "soul searing, I'm claiming you forever" type of kisses.
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I'm just praying, you hear me saying...
I'd be there if the sun refused to shine...
As the night gets colder I will be your shoulder...
I give you my heart until death us do part...
Every day, every moment, forever...
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The priest if he didn't know better - would have sworn that the blonde was purring as Squall gently tapered off the kiss. He smiled lazily at Seifer. "So, I'm not dreaming." "No...." seifer agreed.
Selphie whooped, nearly hopping up from her seat. "Alright, Squall! Knew you had it in you!!" The others were doing their best not to start laughing.
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Cause when the love is strong the feeling's never gone...
There's nothing wrong in trying to realize...
You won't ever have to say goodbye...
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Tala rose from her spot in the back, studying Squall for a moment. He looked so happy; happy in a way she never could have made him. She smiled sadly, whispering goodbye before leaving the Hall.

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A/n- The End! I promise! :) I hope everyone is happy with the way it turned out, and it wasn't too predictable. -_- So now, Squall and Seifer get to live happily ever after... <evil grin> Kidding, kidding. <ducks any objects chucked at her> Once again, thank you to everyone that's reviewed, or at least read all this stuff. ^^;; As always, please let me know what you think.. And the drill is: Square owns them, except for two. Lyrics are taken from Billy Idol's "White Wedding", and Def Leppard's "Goodbye."