Troublesome stories

Yuna was in stitches from laughing so much. The stories Tidus was telling her were absolutely hilarious.

"S-So then, Kevin went, "I dare ya." I said it back to him and then we decided to do it at the same time. S-So, we opened the gate, closed it quietly and snuck off to wear they were. Next thing we know sirens are going off as me and Kevin are riding Lama's all round the field." He had to pull over and stop as he kept laughing. Eventually it made him cry and he couldn't see anymore.

"Another time," He continued. "Me, Kev and Rachel, we were all at this zoo. We were watching people come in and out of shops with things stuffed in their pants and hoods. So the security was really crap. Kev said, "No it aint security is top notch here." So to prove our point, me and Rachel later on in the day were going out and I said to Kev, "You say the security is brill? Watch this." Me and Rachel walk up to the booking office and the woman behind the counter asked, "Had a good day, loves?" To which we replied, "Yeah absolutely wonderful." "Anything you need?" This made me and Rachel smile and I said,

"No, but you might want these back." I open my coat and bring out a lion cub by the scruff of the neck and Rachel does the same."

Yuna is now out of breath so Tidus had to pause for a minuet. She finally calm down and he continues. "So she takes the cubs of us and calls for the police and we explained that we weren't going to steal them, otherwise we would have just walked off. It was later when they told us the cubs were worth more then £16,000 each."

After the laughter Yuna asks, "What do you think is the worst thing you have ever done?"

Tidus considers this for a moment and replies, "Stole/borrowed a bus."

"A bus?" Yuna asks, mouth wide open. Tidus nods and says, "Rachel knew how to drive busses. Her Dad was a bus driver and gave her lessons. I was about 14 at the time and Rachel was 16 but she looked about 18 or 19. One day we went to the Moonflow for the day and got to the trains too late so the train left without us. Rachel looks round for about half an hour and then says, "Here, put this on and pretend to read this." She handed me and hat and newspaper. I put on the hat and ask, "What the hell? Were meant to be getting home."

"We are."

"How?"

"Driving, of course."

"But your 16."

"Yeah, but I look older then I am don't I? Plus, Dad gave me driving lessons."

"Your dads a bus driver."

"Yeah, and were driving a bus home. Just, no question follow me."

She lead me to this bus station and she took one of her hair clips out and picks the bus lock. She done the same to turn it on and we were off to Zanarkand. She had the drivers coat on and everything and I was at the front of the bus reading a newspaper."

"Didn't you ever get into trouble?" Yuna asked.

"Nah. We never like stole it or nothing we just borrowed it to get home. We done it on a number of occasions. Normally we left more fuel and diesel in the car then when we took it. As a sorry. A couple of days later we found in the newspapers, "Stolen Bus found in a ditch." Funny as you like."

"You done it all the time?"

"Only to get home. One day me, Rachel, Virin and Harry went around and found a very nice car, we thought it would be funny to take it for a little drive. Anyway, we found ourselves at this pub and we had a few drinks and when we got out the car was gone, someone had stolen our stolen car!" Laughs Tidus as he struggles to keep his eyes on the road.

"One other time, we took a car out for a spin, no drivers licence or anything, and not to our knowledge, the car we were driving was a stolen one. Then we went down the motor way and a copper pulled us over, said something about our signalling was a bit iffey. Anyway, we sorted it out but the car wouldn't go so the copper helped push the car to a nearby station and we filled up with fuel. A couple of days later we found out the car was stolen and the only thing that I thought was, "I would have liked to see that coppers face when they found all his fingerprints all over a stolen car."

They continued to laugh like this until they got back to Bevelle. It was about 7.00pm, just in time for dinner. They got in and went into the living room.

Braska was sitting in front of the fire reading a newspaper and Barkeep was in the kitchen as always.

"Evening. What have you been doing today?" Asks Braska as they entered the room.

"Hello Father. We went to Zanarkand for the day." Yuna says, dropping herself on the sofa.

"Just went there for a day out. Went to pick some stuff up, went to see my family. So, how did the game go?" Tidus asks, also dropping himself on the sofa.

"Good, we won. Were playing against the Luca Goers in the finals." Braska says, taking a sip of his tea.

"Nice. Abus is gone now so the game is already in the bag."

"I agree. Would either of you like anything to eat?"

"I could eat." Tidus says, looking over at Yuna. She nods and Braska calld Barkeep in to make spaghetti bolognaise.

30 minuets later dinner was served and Tidus and Yuna tucked in as Braska and Barkeep had already eaten.

It was now 11.42. Braska had work in the morning so went to bed again for an early night. Barkeep also went to bed and Tidus and Yuna were downstairs. Tidus was watching S.V and when he turned to ask Yuna what she was doing tomorrow, she was fast asleep on the sofa next to him. Tidus just stared at her, admiring her and not having to do it secret.

Tidus reached over and moved some hair from her face. A little while later, it was mid night and Tidus was still looking at Yuna. When he acknowledged it was past midnight, he got up and switched the S.V off and made his way back to Yuna.

Well, cant just leave you here… He thought as he placed one arm under her bare knees and the other around her back.

God, she feels so smooth…

Tidus picks her up into a bridal position and slowly starts to carry Yuna up the stairs. It was funny to him. Yuna, this, this, gorgeous woman, was laying asleep in his arms, her head nestled against his chest. He smiled a bit and then sadly arrives at her room, he opens the door on slowly make his way to her bed.

Tidus lowers her to the bed and pulls the covers over her. He didn't know why, he just did. He leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead.

Why would I do that? The last time I done that was with Clare… and I done it to her because…she was my girlfriend and I loved her… and I just done it to Yuna, not because I had to, like Clare, but because it was an urge… Oh my god…

He pulls away from the kiss and turns to go, but is stopped by a hand reaching for his.

He turns and see's a still sleeping Yuna clinging on to him. She felt so cold to him. He caught a glimpse of her face and it was twisted in pain. Then, without warning she bolted upright on the bed and started screaming.

"Hey! Yuna!" Tidus said, trying to find her shoulders. She finally stopped screaming but it was obvious she was scared and didn't know who was in the room with her.

"It me. It's Tidus, your guardian, remember?"

"T-Tidus?" Yuna said sobbing.

"Yeah, don't worry, im here." He found her shoulders rubbed them gently. She quickly snaked her arms around his neck and put her eyes to his shoulder. Her back started doing violent jerks from where she was crying. Tidus just continued to stroke her back and hair until she stopped. She eventually calmed down and pulled away.

"Sorry. Very bad dream." She says, still sobbing.

"I know, people in your situation have those dreams all the time. Well, until the source is gone."

She nods. "C'mon. Try getting back to sleep." At this, she shock her head violently. "No way."

"You cant not sleep until Seymour's taken out. It might take ages."

She stays silent and then says, "Will you stay with me then?"

"What? Like, tonight?" She shakes her head again and says, "Not just tonight, any night I get nightmares."

"Ok. If that's what you want." He says beginning to sit on the bed now. She presses against his shoulder and neck and he lies down, bringing the covers over the both of them.

Ok, nothing awkward about this. Just a, terrified woman who wants the comfort of her body guard. Nothing else.

It takes while for Yuna to get back to sleep and when she finally does she starts mumbling something like, "My guardian." And "My l~~e here to pro~ec~ me…"

He smiled at these occasional mumbles and then slowly started to drift to sleep as well, with a small funny smile on his face.