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Summary. Pefect morning to start something. Mainly RikkuxPaine. A little YunaxTidus only cause that is how I write her out of the story.

Just a quick note. This chapter is short because the next one is really long and has a little citrus.

Differences in Feeling Emotions

By grafik content

Warning: This story may have some girl on girl action. If you don't like don't read. I mean its rated r for a reason.

Chapter One: Just Another Morning.

The sunrise was incredibly beautiful. The stars had just begun to fade from the sky. The sun was creeping over the hills begging for a new day to begin. She had been standing there thinking for the past twenty minutes. She sighed at where her most recent thoughts had led her and put a hand through her pale, grayish hair. Her hair kept falling in her eyes because of the breeze. Damn breeze. She thought it felt so good against her skin though. Oh well time to start a new day. The sun made her pale skin glow with a fiery aura. All of her thoughts continued to wander on a certain younger and more irrational little girl. Stupid thief. You don't know what you do to me. The dream she had just woken up from caused her to be in a sweat.

Rikku had just started to stir. Her dreams were filled with fantasies of the tallest warrior of YRP. Her body still tingled, where only moments ago she felt a pleasing touch of a leather glove. She put her hand on her own arm. It was still warm and the skin had a small wave of goosebumps. Oh Paine. She realized early on that her love was somewhat doomed and was never going to be returned. She shifted her position to look at Paine's bed. She loved watching her sleep. Rikku didn't remember when she had started doing it. She just knew Paine looked like an angel drowned in a mess of blankets. Rikku never knew why Paine tossed so much in her sleep. She never really made any sounds at all. That's my warrior, always silent and strong. Paine's bed was empty and unceremoniously made. She sighed as she saw Yuna stir in her sleep. It was too bad that she never found what she wanted. I guess both of us can never truly have what we want. Rikku sighed as she thought upon this. I guess I'll go find her. See what we should do to occupy Yuna's time today.

That was always what they talked about after that epic final battle. Now that they finished on this journey, just to come up empty handed, time consuming errands were getting harder to come by. Rikku slowly crawled out of bed and got dressed. She picked out the smallest of outfits and wrapped her scarf around her neck. She was on a mission to find her taller and slightly darker friend. She stopped briefly to adjust herself in the mirror before she continued on. She slowly climbed down the stairs and waved at barkeep as she passed. Maybe she's on the deck again? Can't hurt to try. Rikku had walked off the elevator and immediately almost gasped at the sight she saw. Paine was outlined by the sun and her body was perfectly detailed. Paine was a perfect figure stretched against the horizon of a rising sun. If she ever looked like an angel now would have to be that moment. She wished she could walk up to her and hug her like it was normal. Normal would be the punch in the stomach for entering her friend's "space". She dismissed the idea with a wave of her hand and prepared herself. When she walked up she started to bounce in rhythm with her step. Gotta be happy. She grinned as big as she could. Maybe this would be the day to woo her. Yevonn knows I've tried.

Paine herd footsteps approaching and her thoughts ceased. She could easily tell it was Rikku due to the hopscotch like pattern she used while walking. What now? Is all she could think of. "What is it?" she asked. It did come out a little harsher than she meant. "Nothing" replied Rikku. The way Paine talked had really no effect because she was use to it after all this time. So many cold shoulders and the little thief rarely noticed anymore. Many worse tones and greetings have come out of her mouth before anyways. Paine turned to face her new uninvited companion. Rikku was a person that gave Paine wicked thoughts. A beautiful body, with a smile that can make a girl melt. She tried to just take a quick glance out of the corner of her eye so she wouldn't stare. Paine was left speechless as she examined the girl very carefully. Rikku could feel Paine's stare and replied with her signature smile and peace sign. This in turn made Paine examine Rikku's lips even more so. They are so damn kissable. Paine tried to change her thoughts to something else. It's not a good idea to let her mind wander around Rikku to long. It might make her want to do something stupid. Rikku just stared at Paine's eyes as the older girls looked down quickly. They were beautiful amber. Unlike anything she had ever seen. She knew Paine wanted her. She wasn't that naive. She got small lustful glances from many Al bhed boys back home to know the same look on Paine's face. It was just hard getting Paine to admit anything. That was the big challenge. So she decided to break the silence with a giggle. This would make Paine interested in what I was laughing at. Maybe start a little spark. Paine heard Rikku let out a bit of laughter.

She always wondered how Rikku could stay so damn happy. I wonder if she's laughing at me. I'm not doing anything funny. "What?" Paine asked with just a small hint of curiosity. Not too much. Rikku grinned a little bigger. Hook, line, and sinker. "Nothing. I was just thinking about what we're doing today." Rikku stepped closer until they were about a foot apart. Paine almost let a blush slip as she realized this. She arched her eyebrows and replied "You know that Yuna wanted to go to Besaid today. She said something about Lulu's baby." Rikku let out a tiny gasp. I totally forgot. This is going to suck. She met him there and now she knows she'll never see him again. I hate to see her cry. Paine gave a look of ditto and slight nod as if she knew what Rikku was thinking. It was also obvious because Rikku had started to pout without noticing it. "I wish we could help in some way. …..I mean show her that lovealways lasts no matter what ya know?" Paine nodded at this comment but was a little taken back by how Rikku stretched out the word love. Was that directed at me? Rikku blushed as she realized how she said it and who she was staring at. Damn Paine. You make me sound like a hopeless romantic. I only wish I could show you more. Rikku stepped a little closer before she realized it. She was going on pure instinct now. Their faces were now just inches apart. She could feel Paine's breath. What am I doing? But I am not going to stop now. She is just too beautiful to resist.

Paine's faceturned a shade of red that rivaled her eyes

I can't stop.