Stepping out of the car, the autumn air blowing her hair back as she grabbed her purse from the seat. Unzipping it, Lenne slid two pills from the X marked bottle into her hand. Looking to the house ahead, reassuring herself that nobody had seen her. Closing her door slightly not to draw attention. Climbing the stairs, the steps creaked beneath her feet. Ringing the doorbell to the townhouse she glanced to her palm, reading a small piece of paper.

1288 Aeonis Street…is this the place?

Her thoughts quickly disturbed with the sound of the door being aggressively un-latched. There he stood, leaning against the doorframe. His straight face instantly making her feel uneasy.

"Hey…uh… I just came by to apologize for the other night…can I come in?" Moving to the side he allowed her entry. Taking a seat on the small couch she scanned the room. The Living room smelled of freshly opened cardboard boxes. The paint had begun to peel on the walls, the ripped wallpaper laid on the floor in shreds. He had been remodeling. A few tin pans sat in the corner catching leaking water from the roof releasing a ping with each drop.

After seating, Tidus made his way to the kitchen pulling a couple of cups from the cupboard, "Would you like anything to drink?" Smiling she nodded. Returning with two ice filled cokes he sat in the opposing chair.

"Sorry about the mess, it's taking me a while to get things done." Placing her drink on the table she shook her head reassuringly.

"Oh don't worry about it. I know you just moved. It takes everyone a while to do something like this by themselves… why didn't your parents help you move?" Taking a deep breath he looked away. Realizing she had touched a sour subject quickly apologized.

"Oh…I'm sorry I didn't mean—"No it's okay. My mom died in Zanarkand…a car crash, and my dad…well I couldn't give two shits." Lenne remained silent, unsure of what to say. Leaning forward on his chair supporting his elbows on his knees he implored.

"Can I ask you a question Lenne?" With an approving nod he continued. "Do you know Yuna?" Smiling she placed her drink on the makeshift table.

"Why do you ask that?"

"When I was fighting Seymour I saw her crawl to you…she whispered your name." Lenne's eyes dropping to the floor, unaware of what to do looked back into his sea blue eyes.

"To tell you the truth…I didn't want you to get hurt. I knew she dated Seymour…and well you seemed interested, and honestly…I have found myself attracted to you." Now standing, walking slowly she reached Tidus. Standing, his drink still in hand next to his side was confused.

"Lenne—"Shh…." The space between their lips evaporated. Closing his eyes she quickly dropped two pills into his drink…her only chance. Grabbing his chest, he pulled away.

"Lenne…I can't." Taking a step back an innocent façade overcame her face.

"Why? I thought…is it me?"

"No it's just that…I don't know." Sitting down he takes another drink. Rubbing his forehead he looks back to Lenne. Confused she implored an answer.

"Well—"Is it Yuna? Tidus I'm sorry, but she has been with Seymour for a while…too long to leave him." Attempting to stand he collapses back into the seat.

"What's wrong?"

"My head, I feel dizzy all of a sudden."

"You should lay down." Helping him up she leads him down the hallway, searching each room for his bedroom. Upon entering his room, climbing up into his bed he lays down. At first what was innocent, crossed the line. Climbing on top of him she caressed his neck with light butterfly kisses.

"Let go of her Tidus…she has." Wrapping his arms around her waist he kissed her. Pulling away slightly she whispered in his ear, "Don't worry baby…tonight it's just you and I."