When they got back to Garden it would be late, but vacated for the most part. Curfew would be in effect for students and the training facilities would be shut down for the night. At most some late night instructors might be wandering around. The idea that as soon as they got back to Garden he could get rid of his hat and jacket and be able to walk with Zell naturally was a welcomed thought.

As Zell repeated him he felt excitement flip in his belly again. And as Zell continued his touch under the table Squall nearly returned the affection with his own foot sliding against Zell's ankle-- until the waiter came near.

She made a flirty comment, are you two lovebirds ready to order? And Squall stopped his foot. His faced warmed but he gave her an icy glare.

"The gnocchi with meat sauce." He said with a hint of annoyance and don't say another comment like that again in his tone.

Getting caught flirting ...was the worst.