Squall actually let out a small amused snort and shook his head.

"I'd have to kill them. If people tried....hooking you up...with someone else. Then people would really know what was going on, I suppose." Was that Squall Leonhart making a joke? Yes it was.

He doesn't try to hide the protective tone in his voice. It was just weird to hear Zell explain it like that.

But it did make him feel better.

"Embarrassing yes. But what exactly were you thinking about that made you blush so much anyway...?" He teased.