Righteo, I hope you enjoy the story. It's a Rikku x Paine x Yuna. But not all at the same time lol.

(Disclaimer: I own nothing I'm so pathetic)

Chapter 1

Paine's POV

I stepped out onto the deck. My arms gently rested on the rail as I pondered the day's events. I knew I had gone too far. I flexed my arm, it was still sore from when Yuna pulled out her gun and shot me. I deserved it, why would I make such a move…

Earlier That Day…

I looked over at Yuna, in her hand was a sphere of Tidus. Small tears slid down her face and onto her collarbone. I watched from afar savoring this alone time with her, even though we weren't talking it was enough. Her presence gave me a warm feeling, I had done it. I had fallen in love.

I slowly stood up and walked over. "Yuna, do you want to talk about it?" I whispered my voice raspy from the lack of saliva.

Yuna looked up, her eyes so different yet perfect. "Oh, I'm alright." She answered, I bit my lip. Why couldn't I just tell her, why couldn't I just hold her in my arms and tell her I would protect her till the end. I felt my heart race as I took Yuna's hand into mine. She flinched and looked at me her bi colored eyes brimming with fear.

I closed my eyes "Yuna, I care about you. Please don't be upset," I whispered. My heart lurched as she let go of my hand and scrambled away from me.

No, Yuna please don't do this to me….

She reached under her pillow and my heart stopped beating. "You don't care about anyone, whenever Rikku and I try to get close you just push us away. You are just a monster!" She screamed at me. My eyes widened as she pulled out her gun and let two bullets fly into my arm. I didn't know what hurt more, the searing pain in my arm that was gushing blood. Or the feeling that my heart had been ripped out and torn into pieces.

The Present

I shut my eyes as I fight back the tears, she is in the cabin. Probably laughing at Rikku or crying over Tidus.

I clench my fists and stare out at the moonlit sky. "Tidus! Wherever you are, when I find you I'll make sure you pay for what you have done!" I scream, my lungs are about to burst. I slump against the wall before giving up and walking back down to the cabin. My heart stops beating as I look at her, she is sitting on the edge of her bed rocking back and forth.

Don't, just let it be. She could never accept us, we are just monsters…

I shake my head as these thoughts start to come back, she looks at me as I reach under my pillow for my pajamas. I pull out a silky black singlet and black pants to match. I turn around and begin to peel my clothes off, I can feel her eyes bore holes into my back. I take off my shawl and undo the 'x' clasp on my back. It falls to the ground and I slip on my pajama shirt over my head. I then fiddle with the belts and hear a clanging sound as they hit the ground one by one. I slide off my leather pants and replace them with the silky ones. I slowly slip under the covers off my bed and look at Yuna.

I bite the inside of my lip, "I'm shouldn't have done that." I quietly say trying not to make eye contact. Yuna hesitates and looks into my crimson eyes.

"I-I didn't mean to hurt you." She replied before lying on the bed and pulling the blankets up. I give her a weak nod before turning my eyes to where Rikku has just walked in. She sees me and a grin appears on her face.

"Hey Dr. P!" she yells, I glare at her as she steps forward. Her grins grows slightly, I swear that girls face is rubber.

"Don't even think about it." I warn my glare intensifies as she pouts. I close my eyes and hear a noise, she's moving my eyes snap open as Rikku is flying in mid air about to land on me. She lands on me and I let out a scream as we both topple off the bed on the floor. In a let's just say, awkward position.

"Someone needs a hug," She whispers her arms wrap around my body.

"Get off or I swear Mr. Happy gets it." I motion towards the small stuffed moogle that's sitting on her bed. Rikku leaps off like she had been burnt and I smile. On the inside of course, I slowly get up and slip back under the sheets. Rikku was sitting on her bed hugging Mr. Happy, she looks at me and sticks her tongue out.

Well aren't I popular today

My eyes slowly fall down onto Yuna, her lip curves upward as a small smile creeps onto her face. My heart starts to beat faster and faster as I watch her smile.

"Goodnight Yuna," Rikku calls kissing Mr. Happy on the head and tucking him under the blankets with her. My lip twitches, Rikku has never not said goodnight to me. Even after our biggest fights, she's staring at me look at her she can't take much more.

One, two, three…

"Goodnight Dr. P," she whispers, a small smile creeps onto my face before disappearing just as fast.

"Night Rikku," I call back, Rikku starts grinning again and shuts her eyes. I lay back and look up at the ceiling.

Maybe tonight wasn't so bad after all

I shut my eyes and let out a small yawn before taking my last thought before sleep.

Rikku Pov

Paine is such a poopie, but I forgive her you know. She must not be able to take emotion, it's a shame though. Why did I have to feel this way towards her, it isn't right. All this, I shouldn't like girls that's just wrong. Then what are these feelings I have for her, why does my heart skip beats when I touch her. Why doesn't that happen when I hug Gippal, it's so frustrating.

"Dr. P," I whisper cracking open my eyes for a response. Paine doesn't move, I watch her chest rise and then fall. She's so perfect, wait no bad Rikku don't think these things. Maybe I should go over there. Before my mind kicks in I feel my feet slide off the bed and hit the cold ground.

No, no don't go over there don't!

My mind races as I take steps towards her, I take a deep breath and lean over her. Her breathing patterns stay the same but I swear I saw her lip twitch.

My mouth goes dry as I take another deep breath, "Dr. P." I whisper my hot breath against her skin. Paine's eyes crack open and my heart takes another dive.

I shut my eyes and whisper again this time with a lie, "I had a nightmare can I sleep here?" Paine groans and rolls over. My eyes widen as makes room, she must be asleep. I go to turn around but my legs don't move, instead they slip into Paine's bed shortly after my body.

NO DON'T GET OUT!

"Thank you," I whisper, I turn on my side and close my eyes. I feel warm arms wrap around my shoulders and my eyes shoot open. I turn over and see Paine with a small amount of drool in the corner of her lips. Her perfectly shaped lips, bad thoughts bad thoughts Rikku. I shut my eyes again, my arms wrap around her waist.

BAD RIKKU LET GO LET GO OF HER!

I forget about my mind battle and eventually drift off to sleep.

Paine's POV I shouldn't have had all those blankets its really hot in this bed

My eyes crack open and I stare at a blonde mass of hair, my heart stops beating as I stare down at Rikku who is latching onto me.

My jaw drops, "Oh my Yevon," I whisper, my arms are wrapped around her as she sleeps peacefully. Her head is resting on my chest as a small smile dances across her lips, our legs are entwined and half out of the blankets.

My mind suddenly starts racing, "RIKKU!" I scream, the blonde suddenly jumps up and we crash and fall on the ground. I quickly roll and pin the young girl on the ground.

"Oh hey Dr. P," she says with a sheepish grin on her face.

I take a deep breath, "Why were you in my bed," I ask my lip twitching at the fear on the young girls face.

Rikku suddenly brightens up, "Oh I had a nightmare and you said I could sleep with you." She suddenly realizes what she said and grins even wider. I feel her hot breath against my neck as she leans in. "Now, if you don't unpin me I'm going to kiss you." She whispers, she motions towards my slightly open lips and I immediately jump off her.

"Stupid thief!" I yell my face going red, she jumps up and walks over towards me.

"You know you love me," She whispers, I chuckle. She's good, but not as good as me. I step closer and take her hand, I reach over and place a small kiss on her ear.

"Of course, but do you know what I love more." I whisper, Rikku shudders and presses against me.

Maybe I shouldn't It's a bit cruel, but she started it

"No what?" She asks, I place another kiss on her jawline. Again she starts to quiver. Like a flash I bolt over towards her bed, I grab Mr. Happy and start to run up onto the deck. Rikku screams, she sprints after me with tears streaming down her face.

I stop running and hold Mr. Happy over the side of the ship. "I love winning mind games," I say before letting Mr. Happy drop. Rikku dives forward and I grab her waist just before she completely goes over.

"NO! MR. HAPPY!" she screams, I look at her. Tears are running down her face as she collapses onto my shoulder.

I've done it now, she's not crying but wailing on me. "Rikku," I say, her cries get louder and I cringe.

She looks at me with her big puffy eyes, "That was low Paine, that was beneath even you." She says, I look at her and bite my lip. Maybe I had gone too far, I feel her arms come away from my waist as she walks away.

Yep, we have done it now.

I follow Rikku back down to the cabin and she flops onto her bed. Yuna looks at me and raises an eyebrow. I shake my head and sit on Rikku's bed.

I look at the still crying blonde, "Rikku, I'm sorry." She looks at me and moves over, her crying starts up again and I look down. I reach over take her into my arms, I cringe as yet again she starts crying into my neck.

Sympathy, Guilt I guess this is what it feels like

Rikku looks up at me and stops crying, "I forgive you Dr. P, only because I love you though." I chuckle, she starts grinning again. I suddenly stop laughing and I look at Rikku, she doesn't really love me does she.

She loves us as a friend, like Yuna

I look at Rikku and nod, she grins and leans back into me. "Rikku," I pause, she looks back up at me and I sigh. "You don't really love me do you?" I look at her and her brow furrows. My heart takes a lurch at her hesitation, she looks at me and grins again. She leans in and I hear a slight giggle.

"Whatever turns you on Dr. P," She whispers, she won. I laugh, I laugh like I hadn't laughed in years.

Yuna grins, "You two make such a cute couple!" She says I lunge at her and tackle her onto the bed.

Rikku comes up behind me and wraps her arms around my waist. "Aren't we just," Yuna starts laughing, I stand up and Rikku lets go of me.

"Gullwings report to the bridge" I look up at the speaker box and sigh. Rikku jumps up and down and strikes a pose.

"Gullwings lets go!" She shrieks, Yuna giggles and I sigh.

Here we go again….

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