Author's notes: Arg. This is the second time I've had to type this. Alas, but I'm still trying to get the hang of Macs. Please be patient with me and my mono-induced self as I try to keep some semblance of sanity and whatnot.

Warnings: Standard warnings apply. Swearing (in different languages, too!), shounen-ai, blantant abuse of Auron, references to aspects of the game, rampant humor. Oh, and they aren't mine, either. Pity...
Any that I forgot? Well, I AM sick, so bite me.

Now, without further ado, it's fic time!



Animal Ball


Tidus rolled his shoulders. Man, I'm so sore.' Of course, it could have been worse: he had needed to resurrect Rikku and she was still in bad shape. He gulped down a Potion greedily and looked his his party. Are we gonna stop here or what? Lulu and Auron, being the only ones to have done this before, were busy arguing, much to Tidus' amusement.

Look. The closest village is half a day's travel - WITHOUT any fiend attacks. Rikku is injured, my magic is low, and YOU, Lulu said, poking Auron in the chest, are outnumbered.

Auron opened his mouth to protest, but Kimahri returned from scouting. Found globe. He hefted his Hunter's Spear in a restless gesture and winced slightly. Need Potion.

Yuna walked over to the Rhonso's side and healed him with a softly-spoken It would be best to rest here for a while. We'lll be revived, but we should rest here for a while so that Rikku isn't worn out. Rikku cheered faintly and hobbled over to hug the summoner and to get an Al Bhed Potion.



Tidus placed his hand on the globe and instantly felt better than he had before. Not quit a full night's rest in an inn, but close. Hey, Wakka, he called over his shoulder. Wanna blitz?

Wakka grinned at his back. Is Shiva a little frosty? He hunted in his supplies until he found his Game Ball.

Tidus arched an eyebrow at Wakka's search. How many of those do you have, anyway?

Lu says too many, but this is coming from the one who's carrying around at least five stuffed animals, ya?

Tidus was just about to call the Aurochs when he was forcibly pulled away from the globe. he shouted. Wakka had snagged Tidus by his hood and was practically choking the blonde. The shit-eating grin plastered on the redead's face told Tidus that he was enjoying leading him around. I thought you said that you wanted to play...

There's a lake right behind you. Why not play right here? Wakka asked, his eyes dancing with laughter waiting to be expelled.

Tidus wrenched out of his grasp and rubbed his abused neck. Right. You just want me to yourself.
Of course.

Tidus snorted. You're just a big kid, you know that?

Wakka laughed. Then what does that make you?

A smirk graced Tidus' lips.

Wakka blinked at the strange comeback. That makes absolutely no--' His train of thought was cut off as Tidus shoved him into the lake. He surfaced, coughing. Now that wasn't fair.

the drier of the two drawled. That was payback from when we first met. Wakka mumbled something under his breath about women and grudges, which caused Tidus to jump in right next to the man, drenching him for a second time.

Wakka retorted and dunked Tidus. He fished about behind him, retrieved the ball, and shouted at Tidus (who was still underwater), Go long! With that as a warning, he threw it, the blitzball barely grazing the water.

Tidus gave a powerful kick of his legs and propelled himself through the water as Wakka threw the blitzball. Easily overcoming and passing it, he stopped and somersaulted, raising his feet to catch the ball. He bounced it a few times before kicking it back towards Wakka.

Wakka caught the ball smoothly and dove, swimming out into deeper waters. His progress stopped shortly afterwards when Tidus tackled him, wrapping his arms around Wakka and successfully pinning his arms to his sides. Wakka turned his head and arched an eyebrow at his attacker. Tidus' mouth split open in a cocky grin - one that caused Wakka to think of the last time Tidus did that.

Tidus' grin smoothed out and his eyes closed partially as he closed the gap between them completely.

As soon as their lips met, any and all thoughts of blitzball disappeared from both minds. Tidus' grip lossened as his hands moved to cradle Wakka's face. Wakka released the Game Ball and pivoted to face the younger man, pulling him by his shirt even closer. Tidus' mouth parted slightly and Wakka took this invitation, running his tongue gently across the roof of Tidus' mouth, which sent a shiver down the blonde's spine. Tidus moaned softly and moved his mouth down to Wakka's neck, alternating between kissing and biting.

Wakka's head tossed back of its own accord, his eyes closing and his hands catching hold of Tidus' hair. When he felt able to open his eyes again, a rather close spherical object floated a foot above him.

The blitzball.

Wakka heaved a sigh of long-suffering, which caught Tidus' attention. He followed Wakka's gaze and realization dawned on him in the guise of a sheepish grin.

They surfaced and Wakka snagged the ball. Well, playing without more people is pretty pointless, ya?

Tidus turned to him. Hey, I have an-- He abruptly stopped as he caught sight of the redhead and started laughing.

Wakka blinked. Tidus, unable to form words, was content to point and laugh even harder. My neck? Wakka's free hand flew up to tentatively touch his neck. He winced as he finally understood why Tidus had gone into hysterics. You didn't! Wakka dove at the madly grinning man, arms outstretched to strangle him. Tidus chuckled merrily and moved out of the way, swimming towards the beach.

Come on! I have an idea! Wakka continued grumbling and followed him to shore, opting wisely to stay in the water.



^^; Cheez, but I finally can get this part posted. Kekeke...Tidus is such a bad boy. If you don't understand what he did, my dear...you need help. Although for some strange reason I can't seem to think of a better way to describe it, which rather sucks. You know it s a bad sign when a writer can't come up with the right words...
Ah well. As soon as I post this on FF.net, I'm typing up the second part.

C&C, ya?