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Decisions, Decisions

The next morning Everyone found out that they would be stuck their for a few more days.

"Why so long?" Lulu asked.

"The snow is starting to block exits from this town and to try and travel would be dangerous. Temperaturse are going from freezing to below freezing and it would be best for everyone to stay in the town and not risk freezing to death." The inn keeper, who was human, said.

"Is there any homeless people here?" Yuna asked, concerned.

"No, we look after each other here. Mostly everyone who stays in the village actually lives here."

"I suppose a small vacation wouldn't hurt, ya?" Wakka said? looking at the others. Auron nodded then walked back to his room.

"What do you have at the inn?" Yuna asked.

"Everything! We have a small library, a swimming pool, a room with a built in hot springs, workout rooms, the works! We keep our inn extra large for when we get the most passers. Everything here is designed for a safe comfortable feeling. The beds are extra soft and the ambiance screams a welcoming, peaceful, fun filled environment... Make sure to tell others!" The inn keeper said, enthusiastically.

Yuna nodded chuckling has she headed towards the hot springs. Lulu went to the library as Wakka headed for the lounging area, leaving Rikku and Tidus alone.

Tidus turned to Rikku.

"So, what do you want to do?" Tidus asked.

"How about we walk around the inn for a bit then pop into the hot springs to see if Yuni is still there." Rikku answered.

"Perfect."

They started their walk and just talked as they walked around the large place.

Lulu had just finished reading when she left the library a few seconds after they had past by. She stood in the hallway looking at them, but she soon turned to take a nap in her room.

Tidus and Rikku peeked into the hot springs checking to see if Yuna was still there. She wasn't.

"Let's get in! It will do my frozen bones some good!" Rikku said.

Tidus nodded in agreement, looking around, he observed the place was built to look like they were outside, but the walls were wood and so was the ceiling. Tidus liked the design of the room.

They both got undressed and eased into the hot water in a spot right next to a nice big rock. Tidus leaned against the rock taking Rikku's hand and guiding her to sit in front of him. Rikku smiled as he did this then leaned against him, her back facing him, and rested her head on his shoulder as his hands wrapped around her mid section.

"This is so relaxing. I could stay like this all day." Rikku said, closing her eyes taking in the waters steam.

"I hear you. Nothing is better than this." Tidus said, also closing his eyes.

"I noticed something."

"What is it?" Tidus asked, re-opening his eyes.

"I haven't kissed you today." Rikku replied, looking at him.

"We can fix that." Tidus said, grinning.

They leaned closer when the heard the bathroom door open. Rikku quickly parted from Tidus, grabbing a towel to wrap around herself, and stood a normal distance from him. Tidus wrapped a towel around himself as well.

"You two decided to join me?" Yuna asked, smiling as she carefully held onto her towel as she eased into the water next to Tidus.

Rikku nodded smiling.

"It's so relaxing isn't it?" Yuna said ,leaning back.

"A vacation is just what we needed." Tidus said.

Rikku sank under water then resurfaced smiling.

"That felt so good!" Rikku said, happily

"This really does feel good." Tidus said, leaning back as he closed his eyes and rubbed his shoulder.

"Is something bothering you?" Yuna asked.

"My shoulders are hurting. Probably from me sleeping on snowy rocks." Tidus replied, re-opening his eyes.

Yuna chuckled.

"Get over here, you big baby." Rikku said, waving him over. Tidus faced his back towards her. Rikku moved closer and began to massage his shoulders.

"Wow." Tidus said.

"What?" Rikku replied.

"You're good at that."

Rikku smiled.

"You're darn right I am." Rikku said, jokingly bragging.

Tidus let his head hang loosely as Rikku continued to massage his shoulders. She she went down his arms then back to his shoulders, continuing down his back.

"Are you feeling better?" Yuna asked.

"Actually yes, this girl is a miracle worker." Tidus replied.

"It's not a miracle I just have skills." Rikku said.

Tidus laughed. Rikku gave his back a pat then moved away.

"There you go." Rikku said.

"Thanks." Tidus said.

"I'll give you a more thorough massage later." Rikku said.

Yuna stood up and got out of the water.

"For some strange reason seeing you get a massage made me sleepy. I'll see you later." Yuna said, bending down and giving Tidus a kiss on the cheek close to the mouth.

Rikku felt herself slowly get angry with jealousy.

"Bye you two." Yuna said, waving before leaving.

Tidus turned to face Rikku and noticed her face expression.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"Nothing." She replied, annoyance clear in her voice.

"Obviously something's wrong. You look mad." He said.

"No I'm not." Rikku said, in a voice that sounded as if she was trying to remain calm.

"Was it Yuna?"

"No."

"Rikku, I can't fix it if you don't tell me."

"It's not important, it's stupid, and I'm tired." Rikku said? getting out of the water. She gathered her things and left. Tidus got his things then went after her.

"Rikku, are you okay?" Tidus asked, catching up to her.

Rikku stopped.

"Really, I'm ok. I'm just sort of tired." Rikku said, turning the corner.

"Oh, no you don't." Tidus said, grabbing her by the shoulders and pushing her to his room.

When they were inside, Rikku went into the bathroom and put back on a bra and panties and her shirt. She looked for her shorts realizing she dropped them when she first came in. She went out and Tidus had his boxers and a t shirt on and was drying his spiky hair with a towel.

"I forgot my shorts." She said.

"I don't think so. Get back here." Tidus said, grabbing her hand, pulling her into him. He threw the towel down and wrapped his arms around her.

"Do I at least get a kiss?" He asked.

"Maybe I don't to kiss you." She said, turning her face away.

"Why wouldn't you?"

"Yuna already got first dibs."

"I knew it! It was Yuna! That kiss she gave me meant nothing to me."

"Then why didn't you pull away?"

"It was too quick for me to pull away and it would have been suspicious." He said, a grin slowly spread across his face.

"You're jealous aren't you?" He asked.

"I never said that."

"Admit it! You're jealous that Yuna kissed me before you did."

"Maybe I am. I don't exactly like it that she did before I did. I at least wanted one kiss in."

"There's something you got that's more important. You're the only who got it and will be only one to get it."

Rikku knew what he was talking about.

"True." Rikku said, grinning.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Yes?"

"Would you like to lay down with me?"

Rikku smiled.

"Of course."

They both laid down, and Tidus with his arm around Rikku.

"Do you forgive me?" Tidus asked.

"Yes, I do." Rikku said giggling.

"Finally, now we can get down to business." Tidus said jokingly, quickly rolling on top of her. Rikku playfully hit his chest.

"You're such a dork." She said.

Tidus smiled.

"If I am, then why do you like me?" He asked.

"You make me happy." Rikku said, closing her eyes and smiling. Tidus caressed her cheek.

"You have no idea what you do to me." Tidus said, staring at her lovingly. Rikku re-opened her eyes and stared back with the same love.

Tidus leaned down, stopping inches away form her lips. Rikku placed her hands on the side of face then gently resting them in his hair. Tidus slowly moved his head down about to kiss her romantically. Rikku closed her eyes, when suddenly...

There was a knock at the door...

Both of their eyes flew open but neither of them moved. The person knocked again. Tidus really did NOT want to get up.

"Tidus?" Someone said through the door.

Tidus put his hand to his forehead.

"You've got to be kidding me." Tidus said, turning his head away.

"You should... Probably get that." Rikku said in hushed voice, closing her eyes and turning her head in the other direction.

Tidus sighed and got up to open the door. Rikku did not sit up. Tidus opened the door and saw Yuna standing there.

"Yes?" Tidus said.

"They're serving lunch now. Am I bothering you?" Yuna asked.

"No, not at all." Tidus said, managing to keep the lust out of his voice.

"May I come in?" Yuna asked.

Tidus looked at his bed and saw that Rikku had just, silently, closed the bathroom door.

Tidus looked back at Yuna.

"Sure."

Tidus moved out of the doorway and let her in. The two sat down on the bed.

"I've felt like we haven't spent any time together sense Macalania woods." Yuna said, breaking the silence.

"We've all been busy." Tidus replied.

"You know what I find funny?"

"What?"

"Even though Rikku encouraged our relationship, I couldn't help but notice that she flirted with you."

"Was it that obvious?"

Yuna nodded smiling.

"I you flirted too."

"Huh?" Tidus said, looking at her surprised.

"It was before me and you got together. On occasion you'd flirt. A few times you flirted back, but some times you started it."

"Hehe." Tidus said nervously, as he scratching his head.

Yuna scooted closer and rested her head on his shoulder.

"I really wish we could stay like this." Yuna said.

Tidus stayed quiet.

Rikku had the door slightly cracked and was watching them. Yuna lifted her head up and gave Tidus a quick kiss.

"I better go eat." Yuna said, getting up and heading for the dolr.

Rikku's eyes widened as her heart began to race. Jealousy quickly set in and her eyes began to water. She quickly turned away hurt.

"Will you be coming down?" Yuna asked, stopping before she left.

"I'm not really hungry. I think I'll take a nap." Tidus replied.

"Oh ok. By the way, do you know where Rikku is?"

Tidus shook his head.

"Ok, well, see you later." Yuna smiled and left.

Tidus closed the door. The bathroom door flew open and Rikku came out walking quickly towards the door, but Tidus blocked it.

"Rikku?" Tidus said, trying to get closer.

"Don't come closer." Rikku said, anger in her voice.

"Rikku?" Tidus tried once again.

"I said stay back." She said, firmly. Tidus frowned.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"What do you think?"

"It was a quick peck that meant nothing to me. I couldn't shove her away from me. We do don't want to raise any questions. Isn't that we both want? For them not to know until we're ready to tell them?"

"But that's just it! Yuna is going to kiss you, and flirt with you, because she doesn't know, and I can't take that." Rikku said, her voice filled with emotion.

"Rikku I know it hurts, because it hurts me too, but as long as we have each other we'll be fine."

"I don't want to share you. Even if you it means nothing to you, I don't want her to kiss you."

"Rikku I'll break it off immediately when she kisses me, if that helps, but I don't want her asking questions until we're ready to tell her."

"Maybe she doesn't have to." Rikku said, walking past him towards the door.

Tidus turned to around to face her.

"What do you mean by that?" He asked.

Rikku turned around clearly hurt, not saying anything. Tidus quickly walked up to her, placing his hands on her face.

"I'm not ending what we have over this... I love you too much." He said.

"If I hadn't have blurted out my feelings for you, you'd probably be happily with Yuna." Rikku said, as a tear went down her cheek.

"No, I'd be MISERABLE."

"Tidus, Yuna thinks that you share the same feelings for her! And I'm not going to lie, I do get jealous and angry when she's flirting, but it's not a big deal to you because you figure you don't share her feelings anyways."

"I know you're mad, but you're letting your emotions get the best of you."

"Tidus, how would you feel if you had to see me kiss another guy?" Rikku asked.

Tidus didn't respond.

"My point exactly." Rikku said turning around, but Tidus turned her back around.

"Tidus-"

"I know you're feeling a bit over whelmed, and that's understandable."

Rikku stayed quit.

"But I'm physically incapable of letting you go, and I know you're incapable too. Am I right?" Tidus said, his voice shaky from holding back tears.

Rikku nodded.

"I love you." Tidus said, carressing her cheek.

"I love you too... But I need to think." And with that she turned and left.

Tidus backed up, his hands on his head, visibly upset. His eyes watered as he sat down on his bed, his head between his hands.

Tidus just starred at the floor, unable to move.

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Rikku laid down her bed, eyes watery. The last thing she wanted to do was break up with Tidus, but she hated having to sit by while Yuna kissed him

((You've done more than just kiss him.))

Rikku shook that thought out of her head. She knew Tidus loved her and she loved him, but Yuna's feelings might be deepening for him. Of course she thought just coming out and telling her, but Yuna would be crushed and last thing she needed was a broken heart so close to the end. Rikku didn't know what to do. If she stayed with Tidus she'd be happy, but it would crush her to see Yuna kiss him. But if she broke up with him then she'd be miserable and she'd still have her heart broken.

((I'd rather be happy with occasional jealousy then just completely heart broken.))

Rikku sat up. Either way she's be sad.

((I guess I just shouldn't look... Tidus is probably freaking out about what I said. But I'm still not sure.))

Rikku froze.

What if Yuna wanted to get...Involved... With Tidus. Rikku couldn't believe she didn't think of that. She knows Tidus would refuse her, but when he does he would have to tell her why. He could lie and make her think that he was planning it for the future. Then he would have tell her the truth and she'd be hurt and want to know how long did he ever have feelings for her... Then he'd have to say never...

A tear went down Rikku's cheek.

If Yuna found out that not only did he not share her feelings, but that he NEVER shared her feelings, it would truly depress her. Why did this have to be so hard? If Rikku was to end it then Tidus might go to Yuna and it wouldn't be fair for him to have to pretend to be falling for her. Yuna wouldn't get hurt that way, but Rikku didn't want to compromise her happiness for Yuna's false relationship. It wouldn't be fair to Yuna either, but Tidus could grow to love her. Even if that was true Rikku didn't want him to. She wanted to be with him, but she didn't want Yuna to give up right at the end.

Rikku decided to go talk to Lulu. Lunch was already over so she knew she'd be in her room. Rikku got up and went to Lulu's room knocking on the door.

"Come in." Lulu said.

Rikku entered.

"Hello Rikku, what brings you here?" Lulu asked. She was sitting on her bed.

"I have a question." Rikku replied. Lulu saw the troubled look on her face. She patted the seat next to her. Rikku sat down.

"What's the question?" Lulu asked.

"If a girl was in love with a guy, but another girl was in love with the same guy what should they do?"

"It depends. Does this guy like the first girl or second girl?"

"He likes the first girl."

"I don't see why they wouldn't tell the second girl."

"But what if they didn't want to tell the second girl yet until they were both ready, because they were afraid of hurting the second girl because she was already stressed as it is."

"Then, they should wait until whatever the girl's stressed about to be done and over with before they tell her so I wouldn't any additional stress, if that's what they're worried about."

"Ok." Rikku said nodded.

"What was with that question?"

"I was just trying to solve a riddle... What if the second girl kept kissing and flirting with the guy and the first girl didn't like it. What should she do?"

"She should tell the second girl to stop because it makes her uncomfortable."

"One final question."

"Alright."

"If the second girl thought that the guy shared her feelings, but he didn't, because he made it seem as if they were a couple; But he did that because he didn't know the first girl liked him, but then she tells him and now he's with her, but the second girl still thinks he's with her, what should the first girl do? What if the first girl feared that the second girl might want to sleep with the guy, if her feelings were that deep."

Lulu thought about it.

"Then... I think that the first girl needs to talk with the second if the issue comes up, but leave it so that the second girl won't have the added stress dumped on her in one moment. But I do think they will have to tell her as gently as possible, but soon if they want it to end and if time permits."

"What if the first girl is thinking about breaking it off with guy, so that maybe he could someday like the second girl. What should she do?" Rikku asked, hoping Lulu would have some wise advise.

"Then the first girl would have to do what she thinks is best. But it is her decision and her decision alone."

Rikku nodded and stood up.

"Thanks Lulu."

"Don't mention it." Lulu was, still curious as to what brought this on.

Rikku turned and left.

She had came to a decision...

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A few hours went by and Tidus decided to go eat. As he opened his door, Rikku was walking by. Rikku saw him and stopped.

"I'm going to dinner, want to join me?" Rikku asked.

Tidus nodded.

The two walked side by both visibly sad, not speaking. Tidus stopped her.

"Tidus-"

"If this is the last time I'm able to be close to you, then I want to be close." Tidus said, pulling her into a tight hug. He pulled back and stared into her eyes.

Rikku's eyes softened as she looked into his eyes. Rikku's eyes fell to the floor anf she then quickly started walking again. Tidus stood there watching her as she walked away, hurt in his eyes, but he soon caught up to her. The two went into the dinning room and sat down.

"You decided to join us, eh Tidus?" Wakka said.

Tidus nodded smiling.

"I haven't been eating much and I don't want it to take a toll on my performance." Tidus said.

"It doesn't seem like it's been." Yuna said putting some food into her mouth.

"We haven't run into any fiends." Tidus replied.

"Well, you better make sure you're well nourished. It's most likely going to get worse from here." Rikku said.

"The way I've been feeling lately, nothing can stop me. Nothing except my hunger." Tidus joked.

Yuna and Wakka laughed.

Lulu was being silent the whole time. Even though she kept telling herself to let it go, she had a feeling that something was off. Ever sense they left the calm lands Rikku and Tidus seemed different. It wasn't anything major, but it was noticable physical reactions towards one another. At least it was noticable to her, but what really made her suspicious was the questions Rikku had asked her earlier. She finally decided to just watch and observe. If she seemed suspicious of them hiding something, they might try to hide it better.

"I'm going to my room to rest." Auren said, getting up from the table.

"Kimari tired." Kimari got up and left too.

Tidus turned to look at Rikku who was staring down at her plate.

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As Tidus walked the halls thinking, Rikku came up to him to tell him what she had decided.

"Tidus, I need to talk to you."

Tidus turned around.

"What is it about?"

"I've made my decision and I don't plan on going back on it."

Tidus froze.

"I've decided to-"

"Wait!"

Rikku slightly frowned. Tidus walked stepped closer to her.

"Just think about your decision before you make it final."

"I don't need anymore time."

"Yes, you do."

"You don't even know what I'm going to tell you-"

"I have an idea and if you're going to break the news to me, then please not tonight."

"Tidus, you're going to have to hear this sooner or later. Why not now?"

"I-I just don't know."

"Tidus-"

"Please not tonight."

Tidus quickly began to walk off.

"Tidus!" Rikku called after him

Tidus continue to walk leaving Rikku behind.

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Tidus slowly walked to his room. He was still upset and it was clear that he was. When he finally got to his room, he heard light footsteps from behind that soon stopped. He turned around, before opening the door and saw Rikku standing there with determination written on her face.

"Rikku, what are you doing here?" Tidus asked, surprise written on his face.

She walked forward, quickly pulled his head down, and kissed him passionately. Tidus slowly wrapped his arms around her as he responded. Rikku then pulled away looking up into his eyes.

"We're ok." She said.

Rikku pulled his head down and gave him one more kiss. She broke it off and gave a satisfied nod, then walked towards her room.

Tidus entered his room and dropped down onto his pillow, his hands behind his head.

((We're ok))

He smiled.

They were ok.