Hey, guess who? Thanks so much for all the nice reviews from all the little people in Fanfiction land - they made me so happy when I found out in Toronto! ( I went into a cool cybercafe where it was only 3 Canadian dollars to go on the internet for an hour! That's only about...one pound!!!). Not that you really needed to know that... Also I've been doing this new Tarzan fic - nothing special, just cos I like the new tv series on sky one - it is so cool, and Travis Fimmel is SO cute!!!!!!!!!!
So, anyway, I did chapter 9. But because I had no inspiration from R.K.C, (my bestest bud) this one REALLY WILL SUCK! No one tell me otherwise, because it's true! Plus it's a lot shorter, so I will be able to put chap 10 up quicker - wow, am I really that far in? Cool!
Ok, enough chat from me - chap 9!
**Chapter 9**
The dreaded day had finally arrived, but for some unknown reason Yuna was suprisingly calm. She had prepared herself the night before, gone to bed ages before the others and seemed ready to face the challenge ahead. She had even been the first one to wake up, just to prove that it wasn't impossible for her.
She had beamed when she'd seen the surprised looks on her roommates faces when they found her sitting on the kitchen surface, waiting for them all to get up. Cries of 'you're insane' and 'nutter' came from Rikku and Wakka who had walked in to see her moments after the others had. Tidus who wasn't the late but still the last to wake smiled at her kindly, noticing her wearing the watch he'd given her only a few days ago. When Yuna caught his gaze she seemed just as glad, and it was only when Shuyin absently slammed the fridge door loudly that the couple broke eye contact and Tidus carried on getting ready.
Upon leaving the apartment it took less than 20 minutes for the group to reach the large buildings the girls had noticed on their first day in Zanarkand. They were just as awesome up close and Yuna found it hard to believe that she would be coming here five days a week.
Picking up their timetables, Lenne, Rikku and Yuna compared eachothers, noticing they had several classes together and a couple with the guys, Lulu and Paine.
Eventually finding their way to the large campus beyond the school, the group looked at a large metallic notice board showing information relating to lesson times. Lunch was at 1pm and students could go off site if they wanted, but had to return in time for their next periods.
A shrill bell rang out across the grounds signalling first period. Luckily Yuna was with all the girls for her first lesson - Al Bhed with a Mr. Rin. Finding seats in the centre of the classroom they were met by a medium sized man with long blonde hair, pale eyes and a strong Al Bhed accent. Although they began learning the alphabet that lesson they would begin basic words and sentences soon after. Yuna had a hunch that Rikku would have no problems passing this course.
Next, the group split up again so Yuna and Lenne were together in Study of White Magic. A shy yet determined woman named Madame Shelinda who showed them the layout for the lessons following. They were to begin with the basics such as cure, esuna and the nulls and soon move onto the harder spells such as holy and curaga.
The last class before lunch was History of Spira with a well-known scholar known to his students as Maechen. The entire group had him and all felt like falling asleep at some point during his immensely boring lectures. Wakka had to be elbowed sharply in the ribs a couple of times by Lulu before he could nod off.
Thankfully the bell saved them while he was in the middle of one of his speeches. The class rushed out, glad to be free of the musty smell in the old man's room and go into the fresh air. The group sidled out near the end, half of them stretching or yawning as they walked into the sunny groups outside. Spotting a picnic table that wasn't already occupied; Rikku ran over and saved it before a group of Guado claimed it for themselves. Sticking her tongue out as they left, the blonde turned to face her friends approaching her and started to jump up and down happily.
Once the group found places to sit along the table they removed drinks and snacks they had remembered to bring and began to eat.
Sitting quietly, picking at her sandwich, Yuna was deep in thought as the others began discussing their lessons so far today.
'Hey'.
A hand waved in front of her face making Yuna blink. Following the hand up the arm she saw it belonged to Tidus sitting diagonally to her across the table.
'You okay? You seem quiet', he asked softly as their friends continued to talk, not even noticing two of them were in a world of their own.
Yuna nodded and smiled shyly.
'Good', he whispered removing his arm and leaning it on the table in front of him.
Noticing his reluctance to leave her and rejoin the conversation beside them, Yuna asked,' so...what did you have earlier? Anything good?'
Smiling cheerfully at her interest in him Tidus replied,' that depends on your definition of good.' Rolling his eyes he remembered his classes with annoyance,' I had Business Studies and math. I got stuck with this cockney turned teacher 'O'aka XXIII' who is way too hyper about his job! Then, we got this eight-year-old genius called 'Shinra'. It's kinda scary that he is in fact teaching us!'
Yuna chuckled at his comment, thankful she hadn't chosen those two subjects.
'What did you have?'
Looking up, Yuna suddenly found it hard to remember what her previous lessons had been. Tidus was looking at her the same way he had that day they had gone shopping and he'd given her the watch. It felt as though all other noises had drowned out and it was just him and her talking with no one to interfere.
'Er, Al Bhed and White Magic', she finally managed, looking down at the uneaten sandwich in front of her, feeling the heat rise to her face.
'Cool', he said looking away, a small grin hidden discreetly on his handsome face.
An awkward silence fell over the two as they considered what to say next.
'Yunie! What do you have next?'
'Um...' muttered the tawny haired girl, rummaging through her bag for her timetable. Scanning the chart she saw that next period she had -
'Yevon Studies. Why?'
'Oh, poopie!' Rikku whined,' I've got Machina Physics. No fair.'
'Hey, I've got that too', Tidus jumped in.
'What? Physics?' Rikku cried desperately.
'No...Yevon Studies. Guess I'm with you Yuna,' he smiled.
She smiled back at him.
This day was getting better and better.
***
Finding themselves outside the room designated for Yevon Studies, Yuna and Tidus looked around curiously at their classmates all chatting noisily amongst themselves. Students from all over Spira had come to Zanarkand, and it was quite obvious when the two friends looked around long enough. Guado and Al Bhed could be seen amongst the crowd lingering near their class's entrance all confused as to why the teacher was late.
'Yuna'.
Reaching her gaze up to Tidus' face, she saw it etched with concern, his eyes focused on someone standing across the hall.
'That guy has done nothing but stare at you since we arrived', he said never taking his stare off the individual.
'Over in the corner', he guided her.
Looking over her shoulder to the place Tidus had described, Yuna now felt cold shivers run through her as she looked into the eyes of a tall student with blue hair standing amongst a group of other Guado. His heartless stare ran over her, and once he'd realised Yuna was looking at him directly he gave her a malicious smile.
Turning away in revulsion she faced Tidus again. Removing his defensive sight from the young man, his eyes once again became the soft friendly ones Yuna had come to understand and trust. Running his eyes over her he saw the look of disgust still hanging on her beautiful features. Then seeing the guy still hadn't removed his unfriendly eyes, Tidus stepped into his eyeline, shielding Yuna and giving him an unwavering glare.
Seeing the young man smile even more, the blue haired guy finally looked away and began talking amongst his friends. Once Tidus was sure he would not look back his way, he turned back to face Yuna's grateful smile.
'Thanks', she muttered.
'No problem', he replied gently placing a hand on her shoulder.
If it wasn't for their teacher's sudden and unexpected appearance, Yuna wasn't sure she would have been able to look away from Tidus' resplendent eyes, hypnotising her.
'Sorry I'm late. Not a very good impression for our first lesson, is it?' the man said. He was tall with long brown haired tied up in a ponytail, with a kind-hearted air to him. Unlocking the door to his room he allowed the students to enter after him. Tidus graciously allowed Yuna to go before him, who replied with a slight nod of her head and a appreciative smile that lit up Tidus' eyes. Telling them to stand at the back of the room he seated the boys first at all the empty tables them directed the girls as to where they should sit.
'Yuna, is it?'
Looking up surprised at the mention of her name, she saw him searching for her amongst the crowd of girls. Stepping forward she met his friendly eyes.
'Thankyou. Now, you can sit next to the boy on the far right...Tidus is it?'
'Yeah', the blonde called from his seat at the back.
Smiling inwardly, Yuna turned and walked over to the space next to him.
'Hey', she whispered. He made no reply, but she knew as she busied herself with getting out her stuff that his eyes were on her. It was a pleasant sensation compared to the guy outside's evil stare.
'Now everybody seated? Good. As you may already know, my name is Professor Isaaru, but you can call me Isaaru, either way is fine. For the next year I will be teaching you following topics during the course of Yevon Studies...'
Feeling the rest of the lesson fade away, Yuna noticed Tidus' eyes had never left her. Looking up in confusion to him, she saw one corner of his mouth lift in amusement.
She suddenly understood why she had decided to take Yevon Studies.
***
Reviews appreciated! Tell me how it worked out - Good? Bad? Too sudden? Needs improvement? Should never have been posted on the net in the first place...? The next chapters will not be as tacky, (well, maybe...) and hopefully once I get this Tarzan thing out of my system then I will be able to write more for this!!! Will post next chappie soon! Seeya!
So, anyway, I did chapter 9. But because I had no inspiration from R.K.C, (my bestest bud) this one REALLY WILL SUCK! No one tell me otherwise, because it's true! Plus it's a lot shorter, so I will be able to put chap 10 up quicker - wow, am I really that far in? Cool!
Ok, enough chat from me - chap 9!
**Chapter 9**
The dreaded day had finally arrived, but for some unknown reason Yuna was suprisingly calm. She had prepared herself the night before, gone to bed ages before the others and seemed ready to face the challenge ahead. She had even been the first one to wake up, just to prove that it wasn't impossible for her.
She had beamed when she'd seen the surprised looks on her roommates faces when they found her sitting on the kitchen surface, waiting for them all to get up. Cries of 'you're insane' and 'nutter' came from Rikku and Wakka who had walked in to see her moments after the others had. Tidus who wasn't the late but still the last to wake smiled at her kindly, noticing her wearing the watch he'd given her only a few days ago. When Yuna caught his gaze she seemed just as glad, and it was only when Shuyin absently slammed the fridge door loudly that the couple broke eye contact and Tidus carried on getting ready.
Upon leaving the apartment it took less than 20 minutes for the group to reach the large buildings the girls had noticed on their first day in Zanarkand. They were just as awesome up close and Yuna found it hard to believe that she would be coming here five days a week.
Picking up their timetables, Lenne, Rikku and Yuna compared eachothers, noticing they had several classes together and a couple with the guys, Lulu and Paine.
Eventually finding their way to the large campus beyond the school, the group looked at a large metallic notice board showing information relating to lesson times. Lunch was at 1pm and students could go off site if they wanted, but had to return in time for their next periods.
A shrill bell rang out across the grounds signalling first period. Luckily Yuna was with all the girls for her first lesson - Al Bhed with a Mr. Rin. Finding seats in the centre of the classroom they were met by a medium sized man with long blonde hair, pale eyes and a strong Al Bhed accent. Although they began learning the alphabet that lesson they would begin basic words and sentences soon after. Yuna had a hunch that Rikku would have no problems passing this course.
Next, the group split up again so Yuna and Lenne were together in Study of White Magic. A shy yet determined woman named Madame Shelinda who showed them the layout for the lessons following. They were to begin with the basics such as cure, esuna and the nulls and soon move onto the harder spells such as holy and curaga.
The last class before lunch was History of Spira with a well-known scholar known to his students as Maechen. The entire group had him and all felt like falling asleep at some point during his immensely boring lectures. Wakka had to be elbowed sharply in the ribs a couple of times by Lulu before he could nod off.
Thankfully the bell saved them while he was in the middle of one of his speeches. The class rushed out, glad to be free of the musty smell in the old man's room and go into the fresh air. The group sidled out near the end, half of them stretching or yawning as they walked into the sunny groups outside. Spotting a picnic table that wasn't already occupied; Rikku ran over and saved it before a group of Guado claimed it for themselves. Sticking her tongue out as they left, the blonde turned to face her friends approaching her and started to jump up and down happily.
Once the group found places to sit along the table they removed drinks and snacks they had remembered to bring and began to eat.
Sitting quietly, picking at her sandwich, Yuna was deep in thought as the others began discussing their lessons so far today.
'Hey'.
A hand waved in front of her face making Yuna blink. Following the hand up the arm she saw it belonged to Tidus sitting diagonally to her across the table.
'You okay? You seem quiet', he asked softly as their friends continued to talk, not even noticing two of them were in a world of their own.
Yuna nodded and smiled shyly.
'Good', he whispered removing his arm and leaning it on the table in front of him.
Noticing his reluctance to leave her and rejoin the conversation beside them, Yuna asked,' so...what did you have earlier? Anything good?'
Smiling cheerfully at her interest in him Tidus replied,' that depends on your definition of good.' Rolling his eyes he remembered his classes with annoyance,' I had Business Studies and math. I got stuck with this cockney turned teacher 'O'aka XXIII' who is way too hyper about his job! Then, we got this eight-year-old genius called 'Shinra'. It's kinda scary that he is in fact teaching us!'
Yuna chuckled at his comment, thankful she hadn't chosen those two subjects.
'What did you have?'
Looking up, Yuna suddenly found it hard to remember what her previous lessons had been. Tidus was looking at her the same way he had that day they had gone shopping and he'd given her the watch. It felt as though all other noises had drowned out and it was just him and her talking with no one to interfere.
'Er, Al Bhed and White Magic', she finally managed, looking down at the uneaten sandwich in front of her, feeling the heat rise to her face.
'Cool', he said looking away, a small grin hidden discreetly on his handsome face.
An awkward silence fell over the two as they considered what to say next.
'Yunie! What do you have next?'
'Um...' muttered the tawny haired girl, rummaging through her bag for her timetable. Scanning the chart she saw that next period she had -
'Yevon Studies. Why?'
'Oh, poopie!' Rikku whined,' I've got Machina Physics. No fair.'
'Hey, I've got that too', Tidus jumped in.
'What? Physics?' Rikku cried desperately.
'No...Yevon Studies. Guess I'm with you Yuna,' he smiled.
She smiled back at him.
This day was getting better and better.
***
Finding themselves outside the room designated for Yevon Studies, Yuna and Tidus looked around curiously at their classmates all chatting noisily amongst themselves. Students from all over Spira had come to Zanarkand, and it was quite obvious when the two friends looked around long enough. Guado and Al Bhed could be seen amongst the crowd lingering near their class's entrance all confused as to why the teacher was late.
'Yuna'.
Reaching her gaze up to Tidus' face, she saw it etched with concern, his eyes focused on someone standing across the hall.
'That guy has done nothing but stare at you since we arrived', he said never taking his stare off the individual.
'Over in the corner', he guided her.
Looking over her shoulder to the place Tidus had described, Yuna now felt cold shivers run through her as she looked into the eyes of a tall student with blue hair standing amongst a group of other Guado. His heartless stare ran over her, and once he'd realised Yuna was looking at him directly he gave her a malicious smile.
Turning away in revulsion she faced Tidus again. Removing his defensive sight from the young man, his eyes once again became the soft friendly ones Yuna had come to understand and trust. Running his eyes over her he saw the look of disgust still hanging on her beautiful features. Then seeing the guy still hadn't removed his unfriendly eyes, Tidus stepped into his eyeline, shielding Yuna and giving him an unwavering glare.
Seeing the young man smile even more, the blue haired guy finally looked away and began talking amongst his friends. Once Tidus was sure he would not look back his way, he turned back to face Yuna's grateful smile.
'Thanks', she muttered.
'No problem', he replied gently placing a hand on her shoulder.
If it wasn't for their teacher's sudden and unexpected appearance, Yuna wasn't sure she would have been able to look away from Tidus' resplendent eyes, hypnotising her.
'Sorry I'm late. Not a very good impression for our first lesson, is it?' the man said. He was tall with long brown haired tied up in a ponytail, with a kind-hearted air to him. Unlocking the door to his room he allowed the students to enter after him. Tidus graciously allowed Yuna to go before him, who replied with a slight nod of her head and a appreciative smile that lit up Tidus' eyes. Telling them to stand at the back of the room he seated the boys first at all the empty tables them directed the girls as to where they should sit.
'Yuna, is it?'
Looking up surprised at the mention of her name, she saw him searching for her amongst the crowd of girls. Stepping forward she met his friendly eyes.
'Thankyou. Now, you can sit next to the boy on the far right...Tidus is it?'
'Yeah', the blonde called from his seat at the back.
Smiling inwardly, Yuna turned and walked over to the space next to him.
'Hey', she whispered. He made no reply, but she knew as she busied herself with getting out her stuff that his eyes were on her. It was a pleasant sensation compared to the guy outside's evil stare.
'Now everybody seated? Good. As you may already know, my name is Professor Isaaru, but you can call me Isaaru, either way is fine. For the next year I will be teaching you following topics during the course of Yevon Studies...'
Feeling the rest of the lesson fade away, Yuna noticed Tidus' eyes had never left her. Looking up in confusion to him, she saw one corner of his mouth lift in amusement.
She suddenly understood why she had decided to take Yevon Studies.
***
Reviews appreciated! Tell me how it worked out - Good? Bad? Too sudden? Needs improvement? Should never have been posted on the net in the first place...? The next chapters will not be as tacky, (well, maybe...) and hopefully once I get this Tarzan thing out of my system then I will be able to write more for this!!! Will post next chappie soon! Seeya!
