Disclaimer: I don't own FFX or any of it's characters for this chapter on.
Author's Notes: Okay guys, since I've never played FFX, please be gentle if I screw up on a couple of things. Don't be afraid to point it out in your review, but please don't yell at me or anything. I'm writing this for my best friend in the whole world as a birthday present, and I don't have a PS2 so I can't play it. I go by what she's told me, so hopefully I'll do okay. She's already read the first three chapters, and told me some things I did wrong, so I corrected it. But let me know if you spot anything else, k? I hope you enjoy it!! Please, please review!!
You Were Mine
Chapter 1
All In the Past
"I can't find a reason to let go
Even though you've found a new love, and she's what your dreams are made of
I can find a reason to hang on
What went wrong can be forgiven, without you it ain't worth livin...alone"
Yuna brushed slowly through her silky auburn hair. Twenty minutes before her dinner date with Rikku and Lulu, she readied herself at her own pace. Her makeup had been applied, her hair styled in its usual form, a stunning ruby colored kimono hugging her form. With one last glance into the mirror; she headed out the door, towards the close by restaurant called Jarod's.
The clouds above her threatened rain later that night, and she picked up her feet a little, worried about getting her attire wet. Dusk was approaching on the island of Besaid, where she'd resided for two years now, casting ethereal glows on street corners and house windows, and adding a pink hue to her soft features. As she neared the diner, she glanced around at her surroundings. A summoner couldn't be too careful these days, Lulu always warned her. Trouble could be coming from all directions, and she needed to watch her back at every moment.
The smell of delicious cooking food filled her senses, along with the burning smell of incense. She approached the hostess, politely asked for her to point to the table her friend's were located, and headed in that direction. As she approached the dinner table, Rikku waved frantically, and Yuna smiled. Rikku had become one of her very best friends in the world, for more reasons than one. She'd always been there when Yuna needed her, and had been a wonderful friend to her for the past three years. Lulu, of course, being her mentor, was also her friend, but the relationship was entirely different. With Rikku, she could be herself and kid around. With Lulu, she felt she always had to be professional. It didn't affect the friendship they shared, she still confided in Lulu many times, but the way she held herself and conversed seemed less free. So when she was with both of them, the two characteristics mixed to form a good time for all of them.
"Yunie! It's so good to see you again! We haven't seen you for two months almost!" Rikku gushed, embracing Yuna tightly before she took a seat next to Lulu. She offered a small hug, nothing compared to the bear hug Rikku had given, but still a token of her affection Yuna appreciated. They hadn't seen each other for nearly two months, thanks to the training mission both of her friends were sent on, which she had gladly skipped, claiming she had unattended business is Besaid to see to. It had been only half of a lie, simply because she did need some time alone, and to her, that was unfinished business she had gladly reveled in. But being back in the presence of these two couldn't have felt better...she knew that.
"It has been a while," she said quietly, picking up the eloquently decorated menu labeled, "Jarod's," and flipping to the dinner section. "How did your training session go?"
"It was good," Rikku replied, brushing a strand of brunette hair behind her ear. "You should've been there, Zanarkand was more beautiful than I've seen it in a long time..." Suddenly realizing the tense subject she'd just mentioned, Rikku covered her mouth with a hand. Lulu tossed her a mildly disappointed stare, and placed her hand over Yuna's.
"I'm so sorry Yunie, today's the anniversary, isn't it...?" Yuna hadn't heard Rikku speak so sensitively since the day Tidus had left them all. Her heart twisted slightly, but she shook it away. She had never been to Zanarkand, despite what she had said to Tidus, promising she'd visit someday, she just never had the guts to do it. Her heart still couldn't fathom the idea. She smiled faintly, waving a hand in Rikku's direction to veto the apology.
"It's fine Rikku," she said, closing her eyes and picturing the one she was thinking of. Rikku's worried expression remained, but had softened a bit. She bit her lip, and averted her eyes to her own menu. Heavy silence reigned over the table for a few minutes as all three contemplated their meal choice, and Yuna was the first to break it.
"Well, I think I'll have some chicken strips."
Both heads turned to her. She smiled bigger this time, assuring both of them she was fine, and closed the laminated menu. "How about you guys?"
"Steak," Lulu said emotionlessly, shutting her menu as well. Rikku was silent, and closed her menu too.
"What's wrong, Rik?"
She pursed her lips again, and focused on her water glass, tracing a shape in the dew droplets on the side of the chilled glass. "We all know how much Tidus leaving hurt you, Yuna. It's been three years now. We want to know how you're doing. Really."
Taking a deep breath, Yuna asked, "Really, Rikku?"
"Really, Yuna."
Yuna let the air out slowly. She'd wished the usual questions wouldn't have come tonight, but the hopes were fallible. She couldn't help feeling a little irritation...they went through this every anniversary. Why wouldn't they just believe her?
"Really, I'm fine. I tell you guys this every year, but it never seems to be truthful enough. What do you want me to say? That everyday I go without him is another horrible day gone by? That I can't sleep at night because I miss seeing him so much? That I can't even think about another man because I see him every time I see one?" Her eyes were filling with tears at the words that spilled out of her. They streamed down her cheeks, and she wiped at them furiously with the long red sleeve of her kimono, continuing. "That I can't dream about anyone but him? That every day of the past three years has been hell without his touch? Because if that's what you want, you've got it."
The two women were speechless, gaping at their friend falling apart before their eyes. Before now, Yuna insisted she was doing fine. Although they knew part of her was still healing, they believed that possibly she was getting over Tidus. She'd even been on a date; attempting to prove to them she was all right. Nothing came of it, but it assured them at least a little bit. But to see her like this tore at both of them. Lulu wrapped an arm around her student, and brought Yuna's head down to rest on her shoulder. She cried steadily into it, glad for the gesture, and Rikku could only stare. She hadn't meant for the simple question to bring about a breakdown, but that was the way it seemed to have happened. Moments later, Yuna's head came up from Lulu's shoulder, and she dabbed at her eyes.
"I...I'm so sorry Yuna..." was all she could sputter at the moment, trying to find the words. The corners of Yuna's mouth lifted in what she hoped was a real expression, and she did her best to keep the attention of other restaurant members off of them, as hard as it was now. She sniffed, and nodded.
"You're fine. Don't worry about it, that's been building up for a while, anyway. It was probably for the best that it all came out." That was the pure and simple truth, she had to admit that. After years of telling herself she'd survive without Tidus, the feelings were boiling over, and the question had set her off in a way she hadn't expected.
"Well," Lulu said as lightly as possible, still holding Yuna's hand under the table for reassurance. "Why do we not have a well-deserved dinner, and help Yuna through today?"
Both of the friends agreed the suggestion a good one, and throughout the hours of the evening, they laughed and talked as if nothing had happened to change the mood.
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Yuna placed her napkin on top of the table; satisfied with the meal she'd just eaten of steak. Her stomach seemed filled to the brim, as well as Lulu's and Rikku's stomachs. Rikku smiled over at Yuna, still feeling horrible about what she'd said earlier but unwilling to voice it. Lulu stayed quiet, getting ready to pay the bill, and paying no heed to the small, silent conversation going on between the two other girls. She placed the money on the table, and got up slowly, Rikku and Yuna following, taking their eyes off one another.
"So where to, guys?" Rikku asked while they walked away.
"I am not sure," Lulu replied, turning to Yuna. "Where would you like to go, Yuna?"
Yuna chewed on her bottom lip as she tried to decide. It needed to be someplace loud...someplace where they wouldn't be able to talk in-depth about what day it was. And suddenly she knew exactly the place they were going to be in a matter of minutes. She grinned, and looked over at Rikku.
"How about Besaid Bar?" As soon as the words left her mouth, Rikku squealed. Lulu rolled her eyes, knowing that the younger girl was about to fly through the roof, and Yuna merely kept a sly smile. Rikku had been to the bar more than a few times, and had recently met a bartender by the name of Traver. He was cute, Yuna had to admit, and Rikku was infatuated from the moment they began talking to each other. This way, the man would distract Rikku, Lulu would be silent for the most part, and Yuna wouldn't have to talk about Tidus at all. So, Rikku bouncing at their heels, the three of them left the diner, crossed the street, and headed into the bar scene.
Heavy rock music filled their ears as they stepped inside. Perfect, Yuna thought silently. There's no way in hell anyone would try to talk about personal issues in this place. I can just enjoy myself. She walked with Rikku up to the bar side, and immediately spotted Traver. He was serving a drink just a few feet away from them, and gave both of the girls a brilliant smile, mouthing, "Hold on a sec," as he poured a Bloody Mary. Rikku attempted to hide her overflowing excitement, but it was showing through terribly. Her knee tapped nervously to the beat of the music behind them, and her teeth were grating on her lower lip. Yuna shook her head, and held her friend's hand in reassurance.
"Hey ladies," Traver greeted, sliding over to them. Rikku regained a sense of composure, keeping herself from shaking, and answered back.
"Hey Trav, how are you tonight?" she asked, gripping Yuna's hand a little more tightly underneath the counter.
"Great, the music is awesome, isn't it? Can I get anything for you two ladies to drink?" he had to shout over the blaring guitar and drums, which was already giving Yuna a slight headache.
"Beer," Rikku responded, and then giggled. She was under age by three years, she knew, but she found it amusing to ask for it anyway. Serious then, she asked for a club soda, and Yuna asked for the same. Although she was a ripe twenty, her tastes for alcohol didn't run high as of yet. She forced herself to wait until the twenty-one-age limit. The age limit for admittance into bars in Besaid was at least 18, even though 21 was needed for alcohol, so Rikku barely made the jump. He made up their drinks, and winked at Rikku as she picked it up to drink.
"I'm going to the restroom Rikku," Yuna excused herself, sliding down from the stool. She figured she'd give her friend a little time to flirt with the bartender, and get away from the noise, if only by a small amount. She headed to the back of the bar, right into the ladies room, and locked a stall door behind her.
As she was washing her hands afterward, another woman stood right next to her doing the same. Yuna looked up in the mirror they shared, and smiled in a friendly way to who she thought was just a passing stranger in the bathroom.
Never could she have been more wrong about the role this woman had to play in her life.
Author's Notes: Okay guys, since I've never played FFX, please be gentle if I screw up on a couple of things. Don't be afraid to point it out in your review, but please don't yell at me or anything. I'm writing this for my best friend in the whole world as a birthday present, and I don't have a PS2 so I can't play it. I go by what she's told me, so hopefully I'll do okay. She's already read the first three chapters, and told me some things I did wrong, so I corrected it. But let me know if you spot anything else, k? I hope you enjoy it!! Please, please review!!
You Were Mine
Chapter 1
All In the Past
"I can't find a reason to let go
Even though you've found a new love, and she's what your dreams are made of
I can find a reason to hang on
What went wrong can be forgiven, without you it ain't worth livin...alone"
Yuna brushed slowly through her silky auburn hair. Twenty minutes before her dinner date with Rikku and Lulu, she readied herself at her own pace. Her makeup had been applied, her hair styled in its usual form, a stunning ruby colored kimono hugging her form. With one last glance into the mirror; she headed out the door, towards the close by restaurant called Jarod's.
The clouds above her threatened rain later that night, and she picked up her feet a little, worried about getting her attire wet. Dusk was approaching on the island of Besaid, where she'd resided for two years now, casting ethereal glows on street corners and house windows, and adding a pink hue to her soft features. As she neared the diner, she glanced around at her surroundings. A summoner couldn't be too careful these days, Lulu always warned her. Trouble could be coming from all directions, and she needed to watch her back at every moment.
The smell of delicious cooking food filled her senses, along with the burning smell of incense. She approached the hostess, politely asked for her to point to the table her friend's were located, and headed in that direction. As she approached the dinner table, Rikku waved frantically, and Yuna smiled. Rikku had become one of her very best friends in the world, for more reasons than one. She'd always been there when Yuna needed her, and had been a wonderful friend to her for the past three years. Lulu, of course, being her mentor, was also her friend, but the relationship was entirely different. With Rikku, she could be herself and kid around. With Lulu, she felt she always had to be professional. It didn't affect the friendship they shared, she still confided in Lulu many times, but the way she held herself and conversed seemed less free. So when she was with both of them, the two characteristics mixed to form a good time for all of them.
"Yunie! It's so good to see you again! We haven't seen you for two months almost!" Rikku gushed, embracing Yuna tightly before she took a seat next to Lulu. She offered a small hug, nothing compared to the bear hug Rikku had given, but still a token of her affection Yuna appreciated. They hadn't seen each other for nearly two months, thanks to the training mission both of her friends were sent on, which she had gladly skipped, claiming she had unattended business is Besaid to see to. It had been only half of a lie, simply because she did need some time alone, and to her, that was unfinished business she had gladly reveled in. But being back in the presence of these two couldn't have felt better...she knew that.
"It has been a while," she said quietly, picking up the eloquently decorated menu labeled, "Jarod's," and flipping to the dinner section. "How did your training session go?"
"It was good," Rikku replied, brushing a strand of brunette hair behind her ear. "You should've been there, Zanarkand was more beautiful than I've seen it in a long time..." Suddenly realizing the tense subject she'd just mentioned, Rikku covered her mouth with a hand. Lulu tossed her a mildly disappointed stare, and placed her hand over Yuna's.
"I'm so sorry Yunie, today's the anniversary, isn't it...?" Yuna hadn't heard Rikku speak so sensitively since the day Tidus had left them all. Her heart twisted slightly, but she shook it away. She had never been to Zanarkand, despite what she had said to Tidus, promising she'd visit someday, she just never had the guts to do it. Her heart still couldn't fathom the idea. She smiled faintly, waving a hand in Rikku's direction to veto the apology.
"It's fine Rikku," she said, closing her eyes and picturing the one she was thinking of. Rikku's worried expression remained, but had softened a bit. She bit her lip, and averted her eyes to her own menu. Heavy silence reigned over the table for a few minutes as all three contemplated their meal choice, and Yuna was the first to break it.
"Well, I think I'll have some chicken strips."
Both heads turned to her. She smiled bigger this time, assuring both of them she was fine, and closed the laminated menu. "How about you guys?"
"Steak," Lulu said emotionlessly, shutting her menu as well. Rikku was silent, and closed her menu too.
"What's wrong, Rik?"
She pursed her lips again, and focused on her water glass, tracing a shape in the dew droplets on the side of the chilled glass. "We all know how much Tidus leaving hurt you, Yuna. It's been three years now. We want to know how you're doing. Really."
Taking a deep breath, Yuna asked, "Really, Rikku?"
"Really, Yuna."
Yuna let the air out slowly. She'd wished the usual questions wouldn't have come tonight, but the hopes were fallible. She couldn't help feeling a little irritation...they went through this every anniversary. Why wouldn't they just believe her?
"Really, I'm fine. I tell you guys this every year, but it never seems to be truthful enough. What do you want me to say? That everyday I go without him is another horrible day gone by? That I can't sleep at night because I miss seeing him so much? That I can't even think about another man because I see him every time I see one?" Her eyes were filling with tears at the words that spilled out of her. They streamed down her cheeks, and she wiped at them furiously with the long red sleeve of her kimono, continuing. "That I can't dream about anyone but him? That every day of the past three years has been hell without his touch? Because if that's what you want, you've got it."
The two women were speechless, gaping at their friend falling apart before their eyes. Before now, Yuna insisted she was doing fine. Although they knew part of her was still healing, they believed that possibly she was getting over Tidus. She'd even been on a date; attempting to prove to them she was all right. Nothing came of it, but it assured them at least a little bit. But to see her like this tore at both of them. Lulu wrapped an arm around her student, and brought Yuna's head down to rest on her shoulder. She cried steadily into it, glad for the gesture, and Rikku could only stare. She hadn't meant for the simple question to bring about a breakdown, but that was the way it seemed to have happened. Moments later, Yuna's head came up from Lulu's shoulder, and she dabbed at her eyes.
"I...I'm so sorry Yuna..." was all she could sputter at the moment, trying to find the words. The corners of Yuna's mouth lifted in what she hoped was a real expression, and she did her best to keep the attention of other restaurant members off of them, as hard as it was now. She sniffed, and nodded.
"You're fine. Don't worry about it, that's been building up for a while, anyway. It was probably for the best that it all came out." That was the pure and simple truth, she had to admit that. After years of telling herself she'd survive without Tidus, the feelings were boiling over, and the question had set her off in a way she hadn't expected.
"Well," Lulu said as lightly as possible, still holding Yuna's hand under the table for reassurance. "Why do we not have a well-deserved dinner, and help Yuna through today?"
Both of the friends agreed the suggestion a good one, and throughout the hours of the evening, they laughed and talked as if nothing had happened to change the mood.
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Yuna placed her napkin on top of the table; satisfied with the meal she'd just eaten of steak. Her stomach seemed filled to the brim, as well as Lulu's and Rikku's stomachs. Rikku smiled over at Yuna, still feeling horrible about what she'd said earlier but unwilling to voice it. Lulu stayed quiet, getting ready to pay the bill, and paying no heed to the small, silent conversation going on between the two other girls. She placed the money on the table, and got up slowly, Rikku and Yuna following, taking their eyes off one another.
"So where to, guys?" Rikku asked while they walked away.
"I am not sure," Lulu replied, turning to Yuna. "Where would you like to go, Yuna?"
Yuna chewed on her bottom lip as she tried to decide. It needed to be someplace loud...someplace where they wouldn't be able to talk in-depth about what day it was. And suddenly she knew exactly the place they were going to be in a matter of minutes. She grinned, and looked over at Rikku.
"How about Besaid Bar?" As soon as the words left her mouth, Rikku squealed. Lulu rolled her eyes, knowing that the younger girl was about to fly through the roof, and Yuna merely kept a sly smile. Rikku had been to the bar more than a few times, and had recently met a bartender by the name of Traver. He was cute, Yuna had to admit, and Rikku was infatuated from the moment they began talking to each other. This way, the man would distract Rikku, Lulu would be silent for the most part, and Yuna wouldn't have to talk about Tidus at all. So, Rikku bouncing at their heels, the three of them left the diner, crossed the street, and headed into the bar scene.
Heavy rock music filled their ears as they stepped inside. Perfect, Yuna thought silently. There's no way in hell anyone would try to talk about personal issues in this place. I can just enjoy myself. She walked with Rikku up to the bar side, and immediately spotted Traver. He was serving a drink just a few feet away from them, and gave both of the girls a brilliant smile, mouthing, "Hold on a sec," as he poured a Bloody Mary. Rikku attempted to hide her overflowing excitement, but it was showing through terribly. Her knee tapped nervously to the beat of the music behind them, and her teeth were grating on her lower lip. Yuna shook her head, and held her friend's hand in reassurance.
"Hey ladies," Traver greeted, sliding over to them. Rikku regained a sense of composure, keeping herself from shaking, and answered back.
"Hey Trav, how are you tonight?" she asked, gripping Yuna's hand a little more tightly underneath the counter.
"Great, the music is awesome, isn't it? Can I get anything for you two ladies to drink?" he had to shout over the blaring guitar and drums, which was already giving Yuna a slight headache.
"Beer," Rikku responded, and then giggled. She was under age by three years, she knew, but she found it amusing to ask for it anyway. Serious then, she asked for a club soda, and Yuna asked for the same. Although she was a ripe twenty, her tastes for alcohol didn't run high as of yet. She forced herself to wait until the twenty-one-age limit. The age limit for admittance into bars in Besaid was at least 18, even though 21 was needed for alcohol, so Rikku barely made the jump. He made up their drinks, and winked at Rikku as she picked it up to drink.
"I'm going to the restroom Rikku," Yuna excused herself, sliding down from the stool. She figured she'd give her friend a little time to flirt with the bartender, and get away from the noise, if only by a small amount. She headed to the back of the bar, right into the ladies room, and locked a stall door behind her.
As she was washing her hands afterward, another woman stood right next to her doing the same. Yuna looked up in the mirror they shared, and smiled in a friendly way to who she thought was just a passing stranger in the bathroom.
Never could she have been more wrong about the role this woman had to play in her life.
