Disclaimer- I don't own Final Fantasy X-2.
Summary (That's still not really a summary) I'm winging it. I've lost my notebook, so I have to come up with a new chapter two. I hope you like it. Here's what's happened so far: Rikku is upset with her dad and his matchmaking schemes. But she finally gives in and decides to marry the last suitor. Who will it be?
Chapter Two
Rikku woke up the following morning to storms of laughter. She groaned, and buried her blonde head under the pillows. Inhaling deeply, she breathed in the smell of clean cotton, and pulled herself out of bed. She glanced in the mirror at her haggard reflection, and sighed loudly. As a small attempt to fix her knotted hair, she raked her fingers through the blonde locks, which only resulted in a small scream. "Vilg ed." She cursed, gathering her hair into a messy ponytail. As she dug through her closet for something to wear she remembered that later in the afternoon, she would be taken to another one of Nooj's festivals, so her choice of attire was crucial. She slipped into a tight fitting scrap of fabric that she liked to call a skirt, and pulled a tiny pink tank top over her head. Sitting on the floor, she pulled a pair of knee high brown boots onto her dainty feet, and stood to check her appearance. "Banvald." She said before leaving her room to meet her father for breakfast.
Downstairs, Cid sat at the breakfast table with Rin. They both looked up at exactly the same time as Rikku came skipping into the room, and both had similar looks of shock on their faces at first glance of her clothing.
"Rikku, lyh'd oui veht cusdrehk talahd du fayn?" Cid asked as he sat back down. Shaking his head in annoyance, he looked over to Rin, who seemed as though he had seen Shiva.
"C'mon dad," She said in the lesser-used Spiran language. "I always dress like this."
"She looks fine, Cid." Rin was staring at Rikku, allowing his eyes to wander over the many inches of bare skin.
"Stop staring you pig." Cid said, hitting Rin over the head with his spoon.
"I'm sorry sir." Rin dropped his gaze to the less interesting tablecloth, ignoring the butterflies that were materializing in his lower abdomen.
"We'll leave for the festival after breakfast." Cid said before shoveling eggs into his mouth.
They ate in silence; Rin occasionally stealing glances at Rikku while Cid wasn't glaring at him. He had very little trouble getting past the fact that she was six years younger than he, and quickly dismissed the thought that she would be appalled by him. He knew that she only consented to marry him in order to take over her father's position. And that didn't bother him at all.
After their mostly silent breakfast, the three Al Bhed left Sanubia Sands for Luca. They boarded the Celsius, each taking their respective positions. Brother and Buddy were there to take the controls, so Rikku took Rin with her into the cabin. They stepped into the blissfully quiet elevator, and began to go up. Barkeep and Darling weren't at the bar, so Rikku stepped behind the counter and got them drinks.
"What do you want?" She asked, waving her hand around the various bottles like a game show girl.
"Anything." Rin replied, resting his chin in his hand, and watching her bustle about behind the counter.
Rikku grabbed a few bottles, and began pouring small amounts of each into two tall glasses. She figured that if they were going to be forced to sit through the entire festival, they ought to be good and drunk. When she was finished, she held up one of her concoctions to examine it. The liquid inside the glass was a bright green, so bright that it made her hands glow when she clutched the glass; and it smelled like apples.
"Here, drink up." She handed Rin one of the drinks, and put her own to her lips. Screwing her eyes up, she tipped her head back, and poured a good amount of the sour drink in her mouth. When she looked up, she saw that Rin had downed the entire thing, and didn't seem to be at all bothered by the sourness of the beverage.
"That was very good. Could I have another?" Rin pushed the glass towards her, and once again rested his chin in his hand.
"Have mine..." Rikku handed him hers, and watched in awe as he drank the rest of it, barely making a face. When he seemed to be finished, she grabbed the glasses, and washed them out. She placed them on a shelf, and stepped out from behind the bar, taking a seat next to Rin.
"Where did you learn to make that?" Rin asked, turning in his seat to face her.
"Buddy." Rikku grinned widely, and leaned in closer. She could smell the alcohol on his breath, but she didn't really mind it.
"You will have to teach me some day." He said, reaching for her hand.
"As long as you teach me how to rig hovers." She challenged him.
"It's a deal." He tentatively reached behind her head, and held her neck in his hand. "Can I kiss you?"
She nodded, and leaned in further, closing the gap between them. She slid off of the stool, and into his arms, deepening the kiss. Wrapping her small arms around his neck, she tangled her fingers in his hair, and pulled him even closer. "Fuf." She said, gasping for air. As soon as her lungs were sufficiently filled, she dove in for another kiss.
Rin felt himself giving in to temptation by letting his hands wander, and when he felt her bra, he knew he had to stop. "Enough. I don't want to push this too far." He told her, pulling himself away. He had to be careful with her. If he did one little thing wrong, Cid would have his head.
"Okay." Rikku pouted, and slid back up onto the barstool. "When we're actually engaged?" She prompted.
"Yes. When we're properly engaged." Rin said, a familiar twinkle in his eyes. It was a characteristic similar to Gippal, Rikku's ex-boyfriend. He had seen it many times when they stopped in to say hello. Gippal always had her held against his broad chest, and there was always a manic glimmer in his single cobalt eye. Rin knew the look well. The look of a man who knew what he wanted, and knew he could have it if he wanted it badly enough. But Rin wasn't about to ruin everything for Rikku. He wanted to marry her, and would do his best to keep his hormones in order, no matter how difficult it proved to be.
"Rikku, Rin, come to the bridge. We've arrived." Cid's voice roared throughout the airship.
Rikku hopped down from her perch, and led Rin out of the cabin, and back into the elevator. Getting up on tiptoe, Rikku kissed him one last time before arriving back on the bridge, which unbeknownst to Rikku, sent a thrill to Rin's core.
Innocent enough right? Rikku thought to herself, not noticing the way Rin staggered out of the elevator after her.
A/N- I hope this is good. I totally changed it form what I had before...so...yeah...
Vilg ed- Fuck it
Banvald- Perfect
"Rikku, lyh'd oui veht cusdrehk talahd du fayn?"- "Rikku, don't you have anything decent to wear?"
Fuf- Wow
