Helllllllo everyone. I decided to come out with another story. And to my readers of my other story, I apologize. I will get to updating it soon. I'm going through some writer's block.
And here's a warning: If you don't like when authors put songs in their stories, you might as well turn back now. Tidus is a singer of a band in this story, so sometimes I will have to paste a song into this when he's at a concert, etc.. I hope that one detail won't discourage you from reading.
Oh and another thing. To differentiate between flashbacks and songs, flashbacks will be in italics and songs will be in bold.
Enjoy :)
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"Tidus?"
I was sitting on the edge of my bed, half naked wearing only my plaid blue boxers. I turned around at my name being called, and looked at the girl, wrapped in one of my white towels. I opened my mouth to reply before I became stumped. Stuck.
Damn...what is that girl's name? Madison? Jessica? ... Shelinda?
I rattled my brain for an answer, but came up short. I shook my head and just said:
"Yeah?" I replied, turning my head back around and stood up from my spot on the bed. I stretched out my arms and legs, yawning as I did so, before turning back to the girl. She was running her hands through her wet, stringy blonde hair.
"Where are my clothes?" She asked, taking a step forward. I furrowed my eyebrows, thinking about where they could be, if they're not in here. Then the answer suddenly popped in my head.
"Oh the maid probably took them and cleaned em'." I answered, recalling a few times where she did that. I walked over to the door, opened it and looked outside. And there they were, neatly folded in a clothes basket. I picked it up and returned to the bed, placing the basket on top of it. "Here."
The girl walked over and gathered all the clothes that were hers and turned away from me, dropping her towel. I smirked to myself, watching the towel flutter to the ground, revealing her bare back and behind.
"It's not like I didn't see any of that last night." I said to her, confidence ringing in my voice.
"Well we could always, you know, go for another round." She spoke low, but seductively. The girl turned around, revealing her naked, bronzed body in the broad daylight. I could see everything perfectly. She stepped towards me, letting my eyes get a better look, then wrapped her arms around my neck. She tilted her head, letting all of her hair spill over one shoulder, smiling seductively up at me. I smirked back down at her, allowing her to make the moves. She then pulled my head down and pressed her lips against mine, parting hers upon contact. I was all up for going again before I started thinking. Shit. I opened my eyes while keeping up with kissing this girl back as I looked at the watch on my wrist. It was 12:30pm now and I had a show in a few hours. I needed to get ready fast, to get to band practice and get prepared for the show.
I pulled away with a smirk on my face and spoke. "Hey, I got a show to get to."
She rose her eyebrow. "Are you serious?"
"Yeah. So you got to go." I replied, folding my arms across my bare chest. She scoffed and turned away from me.
"Thanks for telling me the obvious." She spoke sarcastically as she pulled on her underwear and slipped on her jeans, then her bra next. I chuckled, she was offended. "So how am I going to get home? You drove me here."
I nodded and turned, walking over to my dresser. I picked up my wallet that I'd thrown on there last night, and opened it, pulling out twenty gill.
"Here." I begun, walking back over to her, noticing that she pulled on her shirt while I had got the money. "Here's some cash for a taxi."
She rose her eyebrows at me, then after a moment snatched the money from my hand and headed for the door. "Couldn't have the courtesy to drive me?"
She turned to me at my door. I shook my head. "I got stuff to do. But do know, I had a good time, we should meet up again sometime. Maybe I'll drive you then."
The girl scoffed, muttering insults and left the room, leaving the door wide open. I chuckled and went over to shut the door.
She'll get over it.
I paced back to my closet, quickly picking out an outfit. I laid out each item I chose on my bed and when I was finished I walked over to it to put it on. I first slid into a fresh pair of boxers then into a pair of a medium wash blue jeans, with distressing around the pockets and a little bit of fading on the thighs.
Before I could continue with dressing, I heard my phone ringing. I must of left my phone in my pocket last night, because it was sitting ontop of the pile of clothing in the basket. I slid it open and saw that it was Wakka calling. I pressed the green call button and rose the phone to my ear.
"Tidus here."
"Brudda, where are you? You were supposed to be here twenty-five minutes ago." I could hear distress in his tone. Wakka was always anal about practice, especially on days of a show.
"Ah I know...I woke up late. I'll be there soon."
"You betta'. See ya'." Click.
I chuckled and just shook my head. He'll get over it after the show when we do just as good as we would if I was there on time. I went back to my clothes and slipped my arms through the sleeves of a black button-up dress shirt. Then tied a white satin tie around my neck. And finally, I put my arms through the holes of a grey vest, buttoning all three buttons, tucking the tie inside.
I stepped over to my dresser and picked up a bottle of gel. I lathered it into my hands and ran them through my hair, making it spikey on the sides. I then picked up the glass container of Burberry cologne and sprayed it on my neck, my clothes and then on my wrists.
Mmm I know I smell good.
I took a once-over in the mirror and smirked at myself.
And I know I look good too.
I took the now clean socks from the basket and slipped them on. I started rushing then, knowing that I should be considerate of Wakka and hurry the hell up. I slipped on a pair of shoes, put my stud earrings in my pocket to put on later, then snatched the keys to one of my few cars and made haste out the door of my penthouse.
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It was ten minutes to the show and we just finished going over a song. I backed up from the microphone, ducked under my guitar strap and set it down on a guitar stand nearby. I then turned towards the band behind me.
"Good job guys." I said, shoving my hands into my pockets. "See, we still sound awesome even if though I was late."
Gippal let his bass guitar hang around my neck and shook his head, with a smile on his face. "I didn't care that bad, dude. It was Wakka. The usual freaking out."
I laughed and looked at my orange-gravity defying-haired friend/bandmate. "Dude, we're fucking famous now, and you still go all crazy like we're some garage band trying to make it."
"Even if we are famous, we could still improve, ya'."
"Improve my ass, bro'. We're awesome and everyone loves us, I don't see any improvement needing to happen." I replied cockily and Wakka just shook his head.
"Whatever, brudda." He said, getting up from his stool that sat behind his drum set.
"Wakka!" I heard a girl scream from behind. I figured it was a fan, but still turned to see who it was.
I saw some blonde chick jumping enthustiascially and some oth--wait...
Yuna?
"Hey Rikku, Yuna." Wakka greeted the two, walking up to them and hugging both of the girls. My eyebrows crinkled in confusion, how did Wakka know Yuna?
She was looking good too. Beautiful as ever. I haven't seen her in a couple of years.
I had to say something. I had to talk to her. I jumped off stage and made my way up to the three of them. I tried to remain my cool as I approached her, but inside I felt...giddy. A way I usually don't feel about girls. Yuna's different, she was always special to me.
But that doesn't stop me from being my usual confident/cocky self.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't Yuna..." I begun when I got up to them, fixing my eyes upon her. I let my eyes wander, admiring how well a little bit of age has changed her. In very good ways. "Time did you well, that's for sure."
She blushed and shook her head. "Wow that would be the first thing you'd say to me after all this time."
"Of course because that's the first thing I noticed about you." I replied, a smirk sticking to my face. I could feel the confusion radiating off the other two. And also excitement from the blonde-headed girl. She squealed and gripped onto Yuna's arm, shaking it a bit.
"How do you know him!?" She exclaimed and I could tell she was concealing some of her excitement, holding some of it back. It showed in her eyes.
"Childhood friends." I said, chipping in. And this whole time, we hadn't taken our eyes off each other. I saw the other girl raise her eyebrows.
"And you never told me? I'm your cousin and you kept this from me?" She asked. Yuna then broke our gaze and looked at her cousin.
"Well Rikku, I just didn't see the need too. It's not him and I talk anymore." Yuna explained, avoiding my eyes now. It kind of hurt to hear that, but it was the truth. We never do talk, even though we said we would. We made each other promise when we were younger, but I guess that fell through.
We sat on the navy blue metal bench, staring out at the sand and the playground that stood before us. Yuna and I were inches apart and we just stared up at the stars as they shined their brightest tonight.
"Yuna..." I trailed, causing her to break her gaze on the stars to look at me. I ran my eyes along her porcelean features and her brunnette shoulder-length hair.
"Yeah Tidus?" She asked, slowly retrieving her gaze back to the sky.
"I know we're only eleven and usually kids our age can't keep promises, but try to keep this one for me." I began, narrowing my eyes as I thought about my next few words. "But promise me we'll always be friends."
I could tell she wanted to smile, it was just dying to break from her straight face. She then let it spread along her lips.
"Of course, Tidus. I'll even pinky promise you." She said turning to me once again, holding out her pinky. I smiled my goofy grin, and linked my pinky with hers. We wiggled our linked pinkies and let go.
We went back to our former positions, staring at the stars.
"Tag you're it!" I shouted suddenly, shooting up and tapped her shoulder before running off. I just know her mouth fell open in shock as I was once right beside her then I was sprinting away, laughing loudly. Yuna then got up from her seat and was after me.
"Well that could change." I piped up. She rose an eyebrow at me and I grinned widely at her.
"Yeah that should, we should all hang out soon." Wakka suggested and I nodded at him, then averted my eyes back at Yuna. She was smiling.
"That would be nice." She replied, nodding her head.
"It was really nice to see you again, Yuna." I said, watching the a rose pink color flush into her cheeks. It made me chuckle to see her blush, like she always used to do. "Staying for the show?"
"Yeah, thanks to Wakka, we've got front row tickets." Yuna said, flashing two concert tickets. I nodded and mentally thanked Wakka.
"Okay good, consider the last song dedicated to you then." I said, then nudged Wakka and spoke. "We gotta' go, show's going to start real soon."
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It was the last song of the set and I could feel my arm wearing out, but of course I wouldn't quit now. I could see Yuna now, despite the bright lights shining up from the floor of the stage. I got to do this for her. It was a song I wrote when I still lived in Besaid with her. No one would expect this from me, they all saw me as some heartless player, but I've got somewhat of a soft side. Atleast for Yuna.
The crew backstage brought out my acoustic guitar and a stool for me to sit on. They also gave Gippal his acoustic to play along with me. I took a seat and lowered the mike to where my mouth was.
"This one's an oldie, but the girl that it was written about is here tonight, so I had to sing it to her." I said into the microphone, hearing my voice echo throughout the stadium. I cradled my guitar in my lap and fingered the pick inbetween my index finger and my thumb. I started picking along the strings, starting off the song, locking my eyes with Yuna's as I did so.
Do you remember when we were just kids
And cardboard boxes took us miles from what we would miss
Schoolyard conversations taken to heart
And laughter took the place of everything we knew we were not
I wanna break every clock
The hands of time could never move again
We could stay in this moment (stay in this moment)
For the rest of our lives Is it over now hey, hey, is it over now
I wanna be your last, first kiss
That you'll ever have
I wanna be your last, first kiss
Amazing how life turns out the way that it does
We end up hurting the worst, the only ones we really love
I wanna break every clock
The hands of time could never move again
We could stay in this moment (stay in this moment)
For the rest of our lives
Is it over now hey, hey, is it over now
I wanna be your last, first kiss
That you'll ever have
I wanna be your last, first kiss
Is it over now hey, hey, is it over now
Is it over how hey, hey, it's not over now
I wanna be your last, first kiss
That you'll ever have (that you'll ever have)
I wanna be your last, first love (that you'll ever have)
Till you're lying here beside me with arms and eyes open wide
I wanna be your last, first kiss for all time
The crowd erupted with applause as we finished the song. A look of happiness ruled her expression, a smile on her lips. I smiled at her then stood up, raising the microphone with me.
"Thanks everyone!" I shouted, causing another eruption in the crowd. "Have a good night."
I ducked under the strap of my guitar and held it at my side. I stole one last glance at Yuna before I walked offstage with the rest of the band and walked to backstage. The three of us piled into the dressing room, sweating like pigs.
"Good show tonight guys." Gippal said, plopping himself onto the couch sitting by the entrance to the room. I took a seat next to him and sighed.
"Yeah it was." Wakka said, walking over to the mini fridge and took out a can of soda. He opened it, the soda making a 'psht' sound. Wakka tipped it over his mouth and chugged it.
"It was perfect timing that that girl Yuna came. She got to listen to your little ballad." Gippal spoke, taking a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He slipped one out, then pulled out a lighter. He held up the fire ignited by the lighter to the end of the cigarette. A orange-red color glowed caused by the heated tobacco and paper. He sucked and inhaled smoke, then let it ooze out of his mouth.
"Little?" I asked, scoffing at the word. "Any girl would die to hear me sing that to her."
"Too bad Yuna isn't the type to have sex with you for a song sung by you to them." Gippal commented, sucking on his cigarette.
"Even if she isn't the type, I'm not some normal guy, I'm me bro', I could get her in bed if I wanted too." I replied, smiling with confidence, but inside I knew that was just the arrogant side of me speaking.
Gippal laughed and shook his head, blowing smoke. Wakka then chimed in. "You better not try anything, Ti. Yuna's like a little sister to me."
"I won't, dude. I wouldn't try that with her. Yuna's different, she's not some slut that means nothing to me. Okay?" I said, folding my arms across my chest. "How do you know Yuna, anyway?"
"Family friends. Her parents were friends with mine years back and remained friends until this day." Wakka started, finishing off his drink. "You know she's moving here right?"
"Really?" I asked. Wakka chuckled, I'm guessing at the smile on my face, and nodded in response. I picked up a pillow from the couch and threw it at him. "I'm not that happy about it, I know what you're thinking."
Wakka shrugged, as if he didn't know what I was talking about. I just shook my head and let it go.
"So who would've of known Tidus here was a big softie on the inside. I thought that song was just another you wrote, but apparently not."
Before I could say anything, there was a brief, loud knock at the door. Wakka got up and headed for the door. I looked at Gippal and gave him a glare. He chuckled in amusement, and finished off his cigarette, smashing the burning embers on the end against an ash tray.
"It's probably them, I got them backstage passes." Wakka informed, placing his hand on the knob and turned it, pulling the door open. "Hey guys, come on in."
And just as Wakka said, the two girls came.
"You guys did so good tonight!" Rikku exclaimed, walking over to the mini refrigerator and helping herself to a can of soda.
"Yeah, you guys really were."Yuna added, taking a seat of a chair nearby. I looked at her and she looked back at me. She smiled sheepishly and I smirked at her, sensing that she really liked the song at the end.
"So you guys want to hang out? We should go out to a bar or something." I asked, unbuttoning the three buttons of the best and loosening the tie around my neck.
I watched Yuna's face fall. "Oh tonight? Could we push that to tomorrow night or something? I promised my boyfriend I'd unpack with him tonight at the apartment."
Then I had to hold back from letting my own face fall. Boyfriend?
This isn't anything I couldn't handle though. I know she'd fallen for me once, I know I could make it happen again.
"Boyfriend, eh? Not for long if you'll be hanging out with me." I said, leaning back a bit more on the couch, clasping my hands and resting them behind my head.
Yuna giggled and shook her head. "That's what you think. We're pretty serious Tidus."
"Right, right I know."
"Anyways, Rikku and I were just leaving, we just wanted to tell you guys how well you did tonight." Yuna added standing up from her seat. She looked to Rikku and her eyebrows crinkled. I followed her gaze and saw Rikku and Gippal flirting off to the side.
"Um Rikku?" Yuna said. Rikku turned to look at her and frowned.
"Aww do we have to go now? I was just getting acquinted with Gippal here." Rikku asked, turning her gaze back to Gip, smiling at him. He chuckled and shook his head playfully.
"Yes, I said I'd be back by nine. It's 8:40 now." Yuna urged, walking over to her cousin and grabbed her forearm, beginning to dragging her to the door. Rikku made a 'call me' sign to Gippal with her hand and he nodded, holding up his hand with the phone number written in pen on.
"Next thing you know, you'll be wanting me to write a love song so we can dedicate it to that Rikku girl." I teased, grinning over at Gippal. He glared at me and shook his head.
I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I'd like some feedback so please review everyone. Thank youuuu.
