This is my first song fic, so I dont know how this one'll go. I hope it's to your liking. For those of you who know this song (Cry me a River by Justin Timberlake) you might be able to guess what'll happen. We'll see. If you have any questions just e-mail me.

Cry Me a River: The situation…

By Reikamae

Squall and Rinoa have been together for quite some time now. Everyone had gotten used to Squall's 'new found' personality- but sometimes he'd go back to that same shut up Squall from before. Things were the same as always; Squall and Seifer were constantly at each other's necks (literally), Zell was still Squall's best friend, and Selphie and Irvine were also hitting it off. The same old, same old. Some say this is just how things would always be. Not so- it all changed with one decision…

Months after Ultemicia was sealed away Squall was invited to a program that offered in training a lot more than Balamb Garden could. This program was different from others- in fact, you could just call it intense training for three straight months. Only a select few were admitted every year due to the fact that it was so dangerous that many died before graduating. The 'gang' was excited and proud of Squall for receiving such a privilege. Only Rinoa was the one skeptical about letting him go. She knew it was good for him, for his future, but she couldn't be apart from him for that long.

Finally the morning came for him to leave. They all gathered at the front gate to bid him good luck. Zell was the second to the last to say his goodbyes.

The spiky haired blonde slapped Squall heartily on the back. "Hey, so I'll see you in three months, yeah? Remember to concentrate and strive for more than you can do- no funny stuff now."

Squall smiled knowing he would miss the troublemaker and his practical jokes and nature. "Whatever. I'll be fine. Watch over Rinoa for me, okay? I know she's not taking this very well. Besides, you're the only one who really understands how much she means to me."

"You got it." Zell straightened up and saluted but started to laugh in the middle of it. Shrugging it off he gave his best friend a hard embrace. "I'm going to miss you buddy, but I think the one next in line has waited long enough…" With one last laugh Zell turned around and joined the others at the gate.

You were my sun…

With her head staring at the ground, Rinoa walked slowly towards Squall thinking if she went slow enough he wouldn't have to leave. She knew it wouldn't work, but now she had given up on trying to make him stay a long time ago. It was nearly impossible to keep him away from the things he loved to do most; the thrill of danger and adrenaline pumping through his veins… Quietly she sighed when she had caught sight of his black boots. Why now? Why did he have to leave her when things were starting to get, if not already, perfect?

You were my earth…

Trying to keep his composure, Squall gradually took Rinoa into his muscular arms and just held her. "Shhh…" He knew she had been upset about this the moment she found out how long he would be gone and how dangerous it was going to be. Of course he was distressed about leaving her here, but he knew the others were more than happy to look after her while he was gone.

Rinoa tried to speak, but her throat was dry and she couldn't find the words to express her feelings. Instead hot, salty tears ran down her face, landing on Squall's neck. She tried to hold it in, but couldn't- she had held everything in for too long.

But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no…

"Don't worry baby… I'll be back as soon as I can. Zell, Selphie, Quistis, and Irvine have promised to take care of you and make sure you're here and happy when I come back for you. Remember that they are always there for you no matter what." For a few minutes they just stood there in each other's arms with Squall murmuring comforting words. When Rinoa had stopped crying he continued, "Rinoa, you don't need to cry anymore. You can always call me and send me letters and stuff. One more thing- make me a promise… to never cry unless your heart is truly broken. That's what Sis would always tell me at the orphanage…" Squall gently lifted Rinoa's chin and looked into her chocolate brown eyes, smiling. "Don't worry. I love you." He gently wiped away the last of her tears before kissing her.

"I love you too, and I promise- forever." After one last kiss Squall left Balamb Garden and got inside the car.

When the car was out of sight, Rinoa turned and ran past the others towards the Garden with streams of tears running down her face. Zell and Selphie attempted to go after her but Quistis quietly raised a hand. "She needs time on her own. Later after dinner one of you can check on her. I'll make sure she doesn't leave campus. Now go and finish your business." Quistis didn't bother to hide the hurt look on her face.

After Selphie finished her dinner she told Zell she would make sure Rinoa was okay. It didn't take very long for her to find Rinoa. When Rinoa was upset she usually visited the gardens down in the Quad area. Selphie found Rinoa leaning over a balcony staring out into the beautiful orange and pink tinted sky. She had at least stopped crying, but Selphie could hear her sniffing still. "Rinoa?"

Why did you leave me, all alone…

Apparently Rinoa was deeply lost in thought because she didn't move to acknowledge her. She tried again, but when that didn't work she walked over and stood next to Rinoa putting a comforting arm around her as a consolation. "It'll be okay. I'm not saying that it has to be right this second, but you'll see, things will be fine in a few weeks."

Rinoa took in a deep breath before speaking. "…I know. It's just that I finally found the right person to spend the rest of my life with and he goes and puts himself in danger. He could die!"

All of these things people tell me…

Selphie saw tears welling up in Rinoa's eyes so she quickly found something appropriate to say. "Yes, but don't you think he was in enough danger when he was saving you? All that time you didn't think once that he could've died for you? I fact, he almost died for you… Don't you see? He's doing this for you… to protect you. And because he loves you with all his heart."

Slowly a smile crept across Rinoa's flushed face. For the first time in weeks she smiled. "Thanks Selphie. I guess you're right. Make sure I don't lose it again, okay?" Rinoa turned and hugged Selphie knowing the Squall was right once again- they were always there for her.

It was almost time for Squall to come home and everyone, especially Rinoa, was excited. But one night she received a horrifying call-

"Squall's what?!" Rinoa dropped the phone and collapsed onto the floor sobbing uncontrollably. Luckily Quistis and Irvine was nearby. Quistis immediately ran to Rinoa and Irvine picked up the phone to finish the conversation.

"Rinoa! What's the matter?! What happened…?" Quistis couldn't make her stop crying but managed to get her head into her lap. She tried to sooth her by stroking her forehead, which was starting to get warm.

Irvine was concerned about Rinoa but thought he could get answers from the person on the phone. "Hello? No, she's very upset right now. What did you tell her?! Who are you? What- He… T-thank you. …Bye." Once he hung up the phone Irvine steadily strode over to where Quistis and Rinoa were.

Looking up and seeing the look on Irvine's face confused Quistis. She narrowed her eyebrows sensing that the news was bad. Did she want to know? "What is it?"

Irvine looked down at the floor and slowly answered her question. "Squall… Squall's dead."

A/N: Great place to leave off at, right? Well- there's alot more to come. Please remember to review! Oh, and for future reference the lyrics might be altered a little or not in order. Thanks for reading!