A/N: This is gonna be my first RikkuxGippal fan-fiction. I'm writing this on the last day of school, so just in time for Summer Break! I'd appreciate reviews, this being my first fan-fic and all, and the rating is for lemon somewhere along the lines. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: All rights belong to Square. The only thing that belongs to me is the plot and some made-up characters if I decide to put any in there.

RENOVATIONS

Chapter One: Rao, Cid's Girl

"Rao, Cid's Girl," Began a cocky Machine Faction leader.

"What the hell do you want now, Gippal? And stop calling me that! I have a name, damn it!"

"The, uh, temple is going through some renovations... and I need a place to stay. Think I could stay on the airship for a while?"

It had been about a year since the whole Vegnagun incident. Yuna went off to live with Tidus in Besaid, Paine was living with Baralai in Bevelle, and of course, Leblanc and Nooj were living in Guadosalam. Brother was spending most of his time scouting for some unlucky girl, Buddy was spending his life with Nhadala, and Shinra was off in the newly built Home, just doing what he does best. And well, Gippal was same as ever. Annoying, and cocky, this just left Rikku alone on the airship. Well, not really alone, since Barkeep and Darling were still in the Cabin.

"What? Everyone else say no?" She asked, placing her hands on her hips, raising an eyebrow.

"No. I would've been bored staying with someone else. You're always good for a laugh." He smirked as he received a small, but cute glare from the petite blonde.

"Fine. You can stay, but you have to promise me to call me by my name. No more of this 'Cid's Little Girl' stuff." She eyed him suspiciously, waiting for an answer.

"Promise." He gazed at her oddly as she looked behind and all around her. "What are you doing?" He inquired as she inspected him for something.

"Okay... where are the hidden cameras?"

"Hidden cameras?"

"You're being nice to me. This has to be a joke."

"It's not a joke, Rikku. I'm being serious."

"Okay, then... go pick a bed out in the cabin."

Gippal woke up one morning to an empty room. Well, Barkeep was behind the bar as always, but, any room was empty without Rikku. Wait.. what the hell was he thinking?? That he actually needed Rikku with him not to be bored? He got up, groggily made his way down the stairs and got himself a glass of water. That thought couldn't have just crossed his mind. Fact is, it did. Was his feelings for her re-surfacing? Oh hell no.

"So, how long until those 'renovations' are done?" Inquired the perky Al Bhed Princess as Gippal walked to the Bridge.

He shrugged a shoulder. "Dunno. I just got kicked out with the rest of the Al Bhed there.." He told her.

"Gippal! It's been three months! Shouldn't they be done by now?"

'Shit. Renovations usually only last a few weeks. How the hell am I going to get out of this one?' Thought the Machine Faction leader, mulling it over in his head. That was a change.

Confession time. Not for Rikku, but for Gippal himself, too. He was really falling for her, again. Shrugging another shoulder, he leaned down, grasped her chin gently, and kissed her deeply.

A/N: Okay. I deleted this story so I could combine the chapters together. I apologize for the separate chapters being only like, ten lines, so when I'm writing chapter 3 I'll try to make things longer. Anywho, please review!

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