A/N: Standard disclaimer applies. If you don't know what the standard disclaimer is, than read my profile. You'll find it there.

This is a very crazy, wacky, off the wall shoujo-ai fiction I came up with the other day. It's slightly AU, but I'm keeping the environments, characters, personalities, etc... as close to their originals as possible. And this fiction will be a Rikku and Paine pairing only. I'm not going to write other couples into it (aside from dialog references). Also, NO LEMON IS PRESENT!!! If you find yourself getting sick to your stomach by reading all these little warnings, then use that friendly little back button on your browser. Otherwise, enjoy the fiction!

YRP, The Sorority Three

Chapter 1: Not your ordinary day

"Hey Rikku! Wake up!" Yuna called to her cousin. Instead of obeying, her cousin just snored louder. So again, Yuna spoke. "Rikku, your going to be late for class, get up." The Al Bhed just rolled over and snored again.

Annoyed by the lack of response, Yuna finally thrust herself out of her own bed and looked up at the bunk above. Her cousin was sprawled out across the bed, with the covers thrown everywhere. "This is your last chance to get up, or I'm getting you up my way!" Yuna warned. Still no response. Yuna let out a long sigh, and then reached one of the plastic boxes that she kept under the bed. After digging around for a minute, she found what she was looking for.

With a little devilish grin, Yuna looked the object over. It was a simple airhorn, but written across it in sharpie marker was "In case Rikku refuses to get up." Yuna took a few steps back and pressed the button on the top of the horn. A loud screech suddenly filled the room, producing the desired effect.

Rather ungracefully, Rikku shot right up, then promptly fell down the ladder as she tried to climb down. "Owie!" She said, scratching the back of her head. She slowly stood up and looked her cousin dead in the eye. "What did you do that for! I was having a good dream!" Yuna did her best to suppress a laugh. "I tried waking you up the easy way, but you didn't want to. Now you need to get dressed or you'll be late for class!" With that, Yuna returned the airhorn back to it's home.

"What are you talking about, it's only...HOLY CRAP!" The small digital clock that was kept on the top of the dresser read 7:00 A.M. Rikku had class in about 30 minutes. Throwing open the dresser, she yanked out a yellow T-shirt and some socks. She then ran to the closet and pulled out a pair of shorts and threw herself into the restroom to change. Five minutes later, she ran out and threw her pajamas into the small laundry hamper they kept near the closet.

The two cousins had been attending the University now for 3 months. Rikku's father, Cid, had agreed to pay for all their tuition and living expenses, so long as they made good grades. But to save money, the two agreed to be room mates in the same dorm. The dorm they shared was not a bad size. As one entered, a bunk bed was situated against the right hand wall. The two had agreed that Yuna could have the lower bunk, mainly due to Rikku losing two rounds at rock, paper, scissors.

Against the left hand wall was a small walk-in closet and a desk that could comfortably seat two people. On the wall opposite the door was a dresser the two shared for storing their shirts, blouses, and socks. Sitting on the floor was a TV, complete with attached game console. Games for the console were unceremoniously spread around the TV. Next to closet, against the same wall as the door, was a small bathroom. The bathroom had a small tub with attached shower head, a mirror, medicine cabinet, sink, and toilet.

"Ah, Yunie, what did I do with my shoes!" Rikku said, frantically searching around for them with her backpack slung over one shoulder. Yuna was busy brushing her hair as she responded, "Probably by the door, like they always are." Rikku found them there, and quickly got them on.

"Okay, I'm going to class. See you later!" Rikku shouted as she bolted out the door. Yuna shouted back just as the door closed, "But what about breakfast?"

Algebra Class, 7:30 A.M. +++

Rikku slid into her seat just as the teacher began. Fortunately for her, Professor Dona didn't notice she had ALMOST been late to class. Again. Unfortunately, Dona had prepared a pop quiz for her students.

"Since most of you haven't been timely in turning in your homework, then I've decided to test to see if you've been paying attention at all. Please complete this 10 question quiz and turn in to me. You have 20 minutes to complete the quiz. After that, we will begin today's lecture." With this, everyone began scribbling on their quizzes.

Rikku took almost the entire 20 minutes to complete her quiz, but turned it in on time. She had studied some last night, so she hoped she had retained enough to actually pass that quiz. Her last couple of quizzes were getting a little too close to the bottom of the grade chain.

The remaining 40 minutes of class went by at a snails pace, just like it always did. As Dona released the students, Rikku ran out the door towards the cafeteria. Though she knew she was going to be delayed as soon as she entered the hallway.

There was a large crowd of screaming girls standing in the middle of the corridor. Rikku knew what a large crowd of screaming girls meant. Gippal. And sure enough, there he was. Standing right in the middle of the crowd was Gippal, basking in the public spotlight as was his usual thing. Why he was doing it at 8:30 in the morning on Monday was beyond her understanding, but usually, things didn't make sense when Gippal was involved. Rikku began to very quietly and sneakily walk the opposite direction, hoping that he wouldn't notice that she was nearby.

"Well, well, if it isn't the fallen angel herself. Need me to help you get your wings back?" Gippal said, complemented by his usually cheesy finger point. Rikku let out a loud sigh. "So much for avoiding Gippal this morning." Rikku spun around to see him walking toward her. She almost gagged when she got a whiff of his cologne.

"Good morning, Gippal." Rikku said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Since the day she walked into the university, Gippal has tried to get her sleep with him. And it seemed that the more Rikku told him no, made fun of him, and walked away from him, he didn't get the hint. He just got more determined.

"So as class president here at the University of Central Luca, it is my presidential duty to have a first lady for prom night coming up here in a few months. Now there are many who would love to fill that position, I think you would be the best choice. Consider it a showing of school support." Gippal said, striking his most masculine pose.

Rikku raised an eyebrow at him and spoke, "Oh really? Or do you mean that it would be a showing of school support if I were to sleep with you?"

Gippal flashed a cheesy grin, "Hey, if after the dance you're feeling a little hot and bothered and need to unwind, I would consider it my presidential duty to help a fellow student."

Rikku scratched her chin for a moment, pretending to think about it. "Hmmm, now that's a tempting offer. How about this; what if I told you that I would rather sleep with a chocobo for the rest of my days than spend one night in bed with you." There was a chorus of "oooooooooohhhhh's" as Rikku spun on her heel and walked off, with a very satisfied grin on her face.

Gippal just shrugged it off. "Oh, yea, she wants me." He said, and began walking down the opposite corridor toward the courtyard, his entourage in tow.

+++ Student Union, School Cafeteria Area +++

Rikku looked about for a few moments until she spotted her cousin sitting at a small table in the corner. As was usual of Yuna, she was sitting by herself, with a salad in front of her, reading a book. The only difference in the situation was that normally Rikku was in front of where Yuna, so her cousin usually saw her coming. Today, Rikku was behind Yuna. So with cat-like grace and stealth, Rikku snuck up behind her cousin and poked her in the side.

Yuna jumped up and let loose a little yelp, causing Rikku to about fall over laughing. Yuna shot her a death-glare as she sat down. "You know I don't like it when you do that." Rikku stopped laughing long enough to respond, "And I don't like it when you wake me up with the airhorn, so we're even." Yuna thought about that for a moment, then just shrugged. "Alright, we're even."

Rikku placed her bag on the table and was about to stand up when a waitress came by and placed a plate of food pancakes, bacon and eggs in front of her. Rikku looked at her cousin with a raised eyebrow. "You were late, so I ordered your food already." Rikku grabbed a fork as she spoke, "Am I that predictable?" Yuna looked at her and said, "Afraid so. Maybe you should try ordering something else." Yuna flipped the page in her book before she continued, "So why were you late?"

Rikku shoveled a large helping of scrambled eggs into her mouth before she spoke, "Gippal cut me off in the hallway." Yuna looked up at him, "Oh, god. Again? Doesn't he take no for an answer?"

Rikku responded, "I guess not." Yuna ate some of her salad, "Though you should try to find someone for the prom. You like to dance, but it seems silly to do it by yourself. Especially at prom."

Rikku rolled her eyes, "Oh come on! Give me a break! I can't find a guy I like! If I find one I can get to like, I'll ask them out. Besides, your one to talk about finding someone." Rikku concluded by sticking her tongue out at her cousin.

Yuna took her glasses off and looked her cousin in the eye, "What are you talking about?" Rikku narrowed her eyes at her cousin, "Oh don't play dumb. I know you've got the hots for Tidus. I've stayed up later than you before. You know you talk in your sleep, right?" Rikku grabbed her backpack and hugged it, then did her best impression of Yuna, "Oh, Tidus. I love you. I love you. Will you go to the prom with me? Will you go out with me? Will you sign my textbook?" Yuna's cheeks went slightly red as Rikku continued to cuddle and nuzzle her back pack. "I, uh, have no idea what your talking about." She then quickly buried her head behind her book so that Rikku couldn't look at her anymore.

Rikku just laughed, sounding victorious. "Ha! I'm right. You do like him! Why don't you ask him out all ready and get it over with instead of trying to run my love life?" Yuna meekly responded from behind her book, "Because he probably wouldn't speak to someone like me."

Almost as if by fate, a voice suddenly spoke next to Yuna. "Excuse me, miss, but I was wondering if you had Professor Issaru's history class today at 11 A.M.?" Yuna looked up, only to see Tidus standing right there next to her, smiling.

There was a very timid reply from Yuna's lips, "Um, yes." Tidus breathed a sigh of relief, "Oh thank goodness! Look, if it's not too much trouble, would you mind telling him that blitzball practice it going to run longer than I thought this morning? And would you mind if I borrowed your notes later. I hate to be a burden, but we have that test coming up and I don't want to bomb it."

Yuna looked flabbergasted for just a second, but finally gained enough cohesion to speak again, "Yes, sure, that won't be a problem."

Tidus smiled again, "Oh thank you, miss..."

"...it's Yuna."

Tidus gave her a curt bow, "Thank you miss Yuna. I'll try to repay you later if I can." With that, he ran out of the cafeteria to catch up with his team.

Yuna stared in that direction for some time, with a goofy looking smile plastered to her face. Rikku looked at her cousin for a few minutes before finally saying something.

"You know, Yunie, if you keep looking at that spot on the wall long enough, you'll burn a hole through it." Yuna didn't respond. "Uh, Spira to Yuna. Spira to Yuna. Come in Yuna!" Still nothing. Rikku waved her hand in front of her cousins face, then snapped her fingers together. This finally broke Yuna of her torpor.

"Huh, wha, who?" Yuna looked around for a moment, as if in a daze.

Rikku just shook her head, "Real slick there Juliet."

Yuna just buried her head in her book again to avoid her cousins looks.

+++ Magical Arts Class, 10:30 A.M. +++

Rikku made it to class 15 minutes early, which was just long enough to finish her homework before the start of class. Having finished it, she placed all her materials on her desk and sat straight up, trying to look as attentive as possible. Magical arts wasn't exactly her best subject, but she wasn't failing the class. At least not completely.

Lulu was not a overly strict teacher, but there were standards that she expected her students to maintain. Rikku's last test was a complete bomb, which took her grade down to a C. Fortunately, Lulu allowed her to come in after class and do some extra credit, which brought her grade back up to a B.

There was a small amount of murmuring in the room as students chatted back and forth, but all of the talking stopped dead on 10:30. One of Lulu's standards was that all talking ceased as soon as class started, but could be resumed after roll was called. However, dead on 10:30 no one could see Lulu anywhere. A few students began to talk again, usually in questions like "Where's Lu?" or "Did class get canceled for the day?"

After a few moments, Lulu did step into class. As soon as the door opened, all noise ceased. Lulu crossed in front of her desk and took a seat in her chair. She then spoke.

"I apologize for the delay students. There was a small matter that the Dean and I needed to take care of. It seems we have a new student in class." There was a small amount of murmuring for a minute before Lulu raised her hand to stop everyone's talking. "I want all of you to welcome the newest student to the university."

The new girl walked into the room, cautiously looking around the room as she walked toward the professor's desk. Rikku looked at the girl with excitement, hoping to make a new friend.

What Rikku didn't know was just how much of a friend this new girl would become.

End Note: Hope everyone enjoyed the first chapter. The second one will be up soon too.

Second End Note: And for those of you wondering: Yes. I hate Gippal. A lot. Get used to it.