DISCLAIMER: Do not own FFX or any or its characters… The storyline however is original…

NOTE: Ok I decided to add more to the first chapter… So I hope it helps get the story going…

CHAPTER 1

Rikku watched as Tidus moved closer to Yuna. Turning away, Rikku looked down at her chest. Ok hers was slightly smaller than Yuna but he wouldn't be interested in that would he?

She turned back to study the couple. Yuna smiled as Tidus made a joke.

"Bet she doesn't even get what it's about…" Rikku thought gloomily, "Specially since he'll be talking about the cities full of machina…"

Sighing, Rikku got up and walked towards them.

"Hiya guys!" she practically exclaimed, forcing herself to be happy, "What'cha talkin' about?"

It was like they were hiding something from her as Tidus said, "Oh just a joke." Yuna stood up and wiped her eyes.

"That was funny," she said in her soft manner, "I think I should be going to sleep now… Sir Auron wants us up early tomorrow…"

"Geez it's Auron," Tidus sneered, "Since when isn't he bossy…"

"That's not very nice," Yuna laughed, "Well goodnight Rikku, Tidus."

"Night Yunie!"

Finally she was alone with him.

"So, how's it been?" Tidus looked at her and laughed.

"What's so funny?" Rikku asked as he lay down on the ground.

"You," was his short answer, "Always so happy and stuff."

"Is it bad?"

"No! It's good!" Rikku didn't even bother to hide her satisfied smile.

"You're not that bad yourself."

"Yeah that's what Yuna says." Tidus glanced at the tent Yuna was in as Rikku looked down disappointedly.

"D-Do… Do you like her?" Rikku asked. Tidus' face was so red that he didn't even need to answer her.

"Uh it's getting late!" Tidus said quickly and stood up, "You should get some shut eye now… Night!"

Rikku looked at herself in the water.

"What does she have that I don't?"


"Rikku! Wake up!"

Rikku groaned something in Al Bhed and faced the other way. Rolling her eyes, Lulu gathered her energy and used Water on the sleeping Rikku, making her scream and fall out of bed.

"That wasn't very nice you know!" Rikku said angrily.

"Be grateful I didn't use Thunder," started the Black Mage calmly.

"Rikku you ok?" Rikku's eyes widened as Tidus ran in and helped her up.

"Lulu did you do this?" Tidus asked, "That's not nice…"

"Again, be glad that I was the one that woke her up and not Sir Auron," Lulu answered, "Plus I've tried waking you, Rikku. You just won't get up…"

Rikku cursed under her breath as Lulu walked out of the tent. "You gonna be ok?" Tidus asked, looking at her worriedly, "Don't be mad at Lulu. You know how she is…"

"Yeah…" Rikku murmured, "I'll be fine-"

She froze when she realized that she was only inches from Tidus' face.

"Uh…" She felt her face go red as she turned away from him.

"S-Sorry about that." She looked up as quickly as she'd turned away. Was it her imagination or did Tidus just stammer?

She turned back to him and smiled. Tidus' face was almost as red as hers.

"W-What?" he asked, looking at her gleeful face.

"Nothing!" she said happily and ran off, knocking into Wakka.

"What's up with her ya?" asked the red-head, "More importantly, what's up with you? Your face is red…"


Rikku skipped past Auron and Kimahri and stopped by the lake.

"So he does like me!" she thought excitedly and giggled.

"Rikku? Are you alright?" Yuna asked as she stood next to her Al Bhed cousin, "I heard what Lulu did…"

"Oh I'm fine!" Rikku said loudly, hugging Yuna.

"Um… Alright then?"

"Hey Yunie I have something really cool to tell you!"

"Yes?"

"I think Tidus likes-"

"Yuna!" Yuna ignored Rikku and turned swiftly around as Tidus ran over to them.

"Good morning," Yuna said softly, "Oh yes Rikku. Auron wanted to see you…"

"Auron?" Rikku asked confusedly, "Why Auron?"

"Like Yuna would know what he's thinking!" Tidus said happily, "Come Yuna I gotta show you something!"

"Okay."

"C'ya Rikku!"

Rikku nodded her head and ran off to find Auron. The 35-year-old was already waiting at the path they were about to go through.

"You wanted to see me?" Rikku asked as she hopped towards him.

"Yes, I heard that Cid is around somewhere," Auron said solemnly, not even bothering to look at her.

"Vydran (father)?" Rikku said nervously, "W-Why would he be here??? Haha!"

"That's my question…" Auron replied, looking at her through his glare.

"I have nooo idea!" she answered loudly, "Well gotta go get ready!"

And she ran off before he could ask anymore.

"Sheesh, what a grouch…"

"Rikku!" Wakka called out loudly, "You're never gonna guess what Tidus said ya?"

"Huh?" Rikku turned to Lulu who followed the laughing Wakka.

"Apparently Tidus told Wakka he likes someone…" Lulu answered for Wakka. Rikku's heart started to beat fast.

"Has he already told everyone???"

"Y-Yeah and the funniest thing is that he said Yuna looks like you!" Wakka chuckled, "I mean, no offence but if Yuna looked like you means that she's Al Bhed ya? Yuna's not Al Bhed!"

"Why did Tidus suddenly say that?" Rikku asked.

"Cuz I asked him why he was red in the face before, right after you left," Wakka started, "And I thought he liked you or something but he said when he was looking at your face, it reminded him of Yuna! Funny thing ya?"

"W-What???" Rikku turned to Lulu who shrugged.

"And then I said "What's that got to do with Yuna?"" Wakka continued, "Then he said he likes her! What a joke!"

It was as if time had stopped for Rikku as she watched Wakka double over from laughing. She stared at the ground.

"Why aren't you laughing?" Wakka asked, "Isn't it funny?"

Rikku stopped her eyes from watering and forced yet another smile at Wakka. "Ya!" she said, "Hilarious! I think I should really go get ready now…"

And she ran back into the tent, crying silently.

"What was that all about?" Lulu shook her head at Wakka's clueless question.

"This is something you wouldn't understand…"

Hopefully this is slightly better than before! And hopefully it makes sense!

QUESTION!!! Does anyone know what a Hypello Potion does???? Please tell me if you do!!!!