Final Fantasy 10

Guilt

By Selina

Warnings: Rated R.

Pairing: Tidus/Lulu, I've thought of others and you've guessed them by now. ^_^

Disclaimers: Characters and places from the game mentioned in my story are from FFX belonging to Squaresoft not me. So don't sue or else!

Setting: The gang is finally reunited at the Moonflow.

Author's Quick Note: Sorry if there were any little mistakes in the last chapter. I was in a hurry and didn't double-check it.

Chapter 7- Guilt

Tidus gasped feeling as though he was watching a dream. His heart twitched slightly and his breath was caught in his throat. Lulu was back and he was so glad to see her again. Tidus didn't realize how much he'd missed her until that moment. He watched as Lulu and Auron slowly walked towards him from the south bank road. They didn't appear to see him yet as he stood by the Moonflow, pyrflies all around him. He grinned then jogged towards them happily but when he saw Lulu's expression he skidded to a stop. Her eyes were different from before, they looked troubled. She continued to look at him for a while then cast her gaze downwards, her skin was pale.

Tidus rubbed the back of his head and grinned nervously. "Hey welcome back."

Lulu grinned weakly. "Thanks." She muttered eyes still to the ground.

Tidus frowned a little. There was something wrong he could sense it and whenever he did sense something was up he was usually right. "How are you feeling? You all better?"

She nodded. "I'm fine now."

Tidus noticed that she hadn't looked him in the eye. "Then why so blue?"

Auron stepped forward. "Where's Yuna?" He demanded.

"She's by the Shoopuf." Tidus answered with his hands behind his head.

Auron walked past Tidus in the direction of the Shopuff. Tidus stood gazing down at Lulu. He'd been looking forward to her coming back and he thought that she'd be glad to see him too. She was as beautiful as ever; her eyes still cast down. The skin on her shoulder looked as good as new.

"What's up Lulu?" He asked anxiously.

She shifted uncomfortably. "Nothing. I must see Yuna now, I'm sure she'll be worried. If you'll excuse me."

Quickly she walked around him and headed after Auron. Tidus watched her as she went totally confused. What was wrong with her? Did she regret kissing him? Maybe she was feeling different now? Tidus sighed and headed after her.

*

Lulu happily received the hug Yuna gave her. She clung to her guardian tears spilling onto Lulu's shoulder. "I was so worried about you." Yuna sobbed.

Lulu patted her back gently. "I told you I'd be fine. You shouldn't have worried about me Yuna."

"I'm just so glad you're back." Yuna pulled away from her and looked at Auron. "You too Sir Auron. Thank you for looking after her."

Auron pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "There's no need to thank me."

Yuna nodded and wiped her tears away with her hands. "Sorry."

Wakka walked up behind Yuna. "Well now you're back we can cross the Moonflow together."

"Actually Wakka. I'm a little tired. Can we rest?" Yuna asked looking at each guardian in turn.

"We'll rest until tomorrow." Auron said turning around his back facing everyone else. "Then we'll cross the lake in the morning."

They nodded then he walked away towards the rest area. Lulu watched him as he strolled away. He was so cool and calm as if nothing bothered him. Since that moment on the Mushroom Rock Road she couldn't stop herself from thinking about what she almost let happen. Lulu couldn't believe that she'd put herself in that kind of situation with a man that she'd known for almost a two days.

She had bared so much of herself to him. Showed so much to a man she knew next to nothing about apart from his legend. Lulu clasped her hands together and grinned slightly. It was exciting though. The way he had made her feel was unimaginable, the way he touched her.

Lulu moved away from Yuna and sat on a bench by the lake so that she could be alone. Her feelings were all jumbled up inside. She couldn't understand them at all. She really did like Tidus a lot but Auron just made her feel something she had never felt before.

Lulu sighed then looked up at the sky. Would she be able to refuse him if he approached her again? Only time could tell.

*

Tidus walked up to Yuna and smiled. He patted her shoulder lightly. "How you feeling?"

"Great. I'm so happy they're back." Yuna's smile wavered. "It's just that Lulu doesn't seem one hundred percent."

Tidus nodded. "I noticed. Do you know what's wrong with her?"

The young summoner shook her head. "I don't know. I would ask but…it seems that she wants to be alone so I'll respect that."

"Hmm." Tidus look towards Lulu who sat alone by the lake.

"Say, do you want to do something fun?" Yuna asked turning to face Tidus.

Tidus looked down puzzled for a moment. Yuna smiled at him waiting for him to reply. He sighed and bent down a little so his head was level with hers. "Like what?"

Yuna stepped back her hands clasped together behind her. "Well…how about… you show me how to play blitzball?"

Tidus couldn't help but be surprised. He blinked then grinned slowly. "You…wanna blitz?"

She nodded enthusiastically. "You can teach me. It should be no problem for the star of the Zanarkand Abes, right?"

He nodded back at her. "Okay. Let me just get a ball from Wakka." Tidus jogged off to find the blitzer with Yuna watching him as he went. Yuna put her hand to her heart and sighed, not realizing that the black mage was watching her.

*

Tidus collapsed on the bed in the inn laughing. He never had as much fun since he arrived in Spira. Tidus and Wakka both tried showing her the basics first and when they started passing Yuna fumbled the ball almost every time. She found it as funny as they did.

They'd been playing for about three hours until Auron said that they needed to get some rest. Tidus was really fond of Yuna and Wakka, he thought of them like siblings. Especially Yuna, she was just like a cute little sister and he'd love to show her his Zanarkand.

Tidus then thought of Lulu. She had stayed by the lake the whole time only turning to look at them once when Yuna had invited her to play. It would have been good if Lulu joined in. He really did enjoy himself. They all had managed to put Sin and the fiends out of their minds for a couple of hours and actually have fun.

Tidus tossed on the bed for a while trying to get comfortable then sat up. He reached lazily for his boots and put them back on. Tidus stretched then stood up and walked out of the inn.

He stood in the doorway for a moment watching the lake as it glistened and pyrflies flew by the surface. It looked magnificent. Yawning he stepped out of the doorway and almost walked straight into Auron.

"Sorry about that." Tidus said to the older man.

Auron shook his head. "Don't worry about it."

Tidus moved around the older man and headed for the lake. "Hey! New guy!" Auron called to get his attention.

Tidus face him. "Who? Me?"

Auron adjusted his glasses and took a few steps towards him. "Who else?"

"What can I do for you boss?" Tidus put his hands behind his head and peered at the warrior.

"Don't tell Yuna you know about Sin and Jecht." Auron said sternly.

"Eh?"

"You know her. She would… distance herself from you. We do not want that." He turned his back to Tidus.

"I see…I think. Yeah but even if I did say something they wouldn't believe me you know."

"Yuna would." Auron faced him.

"Ahh you have a point…. But come to think of it did I really have to know about Jecht. What about my feelings?" Tidus questioned.

"Better than you finding out at a critical moment and becoming emotional."

"What? Me? Emotional?"

Auron chuckled and began to walk toward the inn. "I heard you were quite the cry baby."

Tidus groaned and turned to look at the Moonflow again.

*

Lulu stood by the side of the inn hidden in the shadows. She watched silently as Tidus and Auron spoke. She waited for the older man to enter the inn then she headed towards Tidus, his back facing her. Lulu could feel herself trembling as she got closer and closer to him. What would she say to him? What should she talk about?

Lulu sighed and stood right beside him. He knew she was there and swallowed hard. She took his hand and looked up at him. Tidus turned down to face her and smiled. Examining his eyes she felt warmness seeping into her heart. His eyes were just like Chappu's so loving and kind.

"Come with me." She said quietly leading him to the edge of the water.

They stood there in silence for a while watching the dark lake light up with pyrflies. They sparkled and floated on the surface. Moonlilies and purple flowers also floated on the surface. It was truly beautiful. Lulu held onto Tidus's arm, her head rested on his shoulder. She closed her eyes and sighed.

Lulu regretted deeply what had happened between her and Auron. She could really feel herself falling for Tidus. He was so confident and believed that he could do anything. He felt kind of… refreshing.

"No matter how dark the night…morning always comes and our journey begins anew." She said quietly nuzzling closer to Tidus.

Tidus gazed down at the black mage as she held onto him tighter. He gently reached for her face and tilted her chin upwards. Her red eyes sparkled and the pyrflies reflected in her eyes and on her skin. He smiled slightly and then closed his lips over hers in a sweet tender kiss. He felt Lulu shudder as he tasted her soft purple lips. Tidus pulled away from her and grinned then looked back at the lake.

"I'm worried." Lulu uttered.

"Hmm?"

"The Ronso's we met earlier they mentioned something about Summoners disappearing." Lulu explained.

Tidus sighed. "Hey, if we guardians do our job then no problem right?"

"Confident." Lulu stated humor in her voice.

"Yeah." He nodded. "Don't worry about it Yuna will be fine."

Lulu nodded and continued watching the lake.

"Lulu…"

"Hmm?"

"What was wrong earlier? You seemed distant." Tidus asked.

Lulu stiffened. "It was nothing."

He looked down at her and noticed that nervous look in her eyes again. "Really?"

Lulu couldn't help but think of Auron again. Of what happened on the Highroad and how he made her feel. She couldn't help but crave more even though she didn't want to. She felt so torn up inside she wanted to just scream. Lulu let go of his arm and stepped away.

"I'm feeling a little tired." She said quietly looking down.

Tidus watched Lulu silently and frowned. She had gone pale again.

"I'll see you in the morning." Lulu quickly turned away and rushed towards the inn. Her head was all mixed up. She couldn't understand herself anymore. Before Lulu used to have so much control over her emotions but now…she'd lost it all. She rushed into her room and slammed the door. When she turned around she cried out and fell against the door.

Auron stood in the center of her room his glasses were off. Lulu stared at him in shock her heart racing. She stood up straight and walked to the dresser. Putting her hands on the surface of the table she bent her head down looking at Auron in the reflection of the mirror.

"What are you doing here?" She asked weakly her back facing him.

Auron didn't answer just gazed at her. He then walked towards the distressed young woman and wrapped one arm around her waist. Pulling her so she stood straight he buried his face in her hair.

Lulu's eyes flicked closed. She felt helpless once again; her skin was on fire. "Why are you doing this to me?" She whispered.

Auron lifted his face from her hair and kissed her neck tasting the skin. He didn't understand it himself. Why did he crave her so much? What had come over him? He had no clue. Auron didn't planing on waiting for her. As he was passing her room something came over him and he decided to wait for her no matter how long she was going to be.

"I don't know." He said huskily in between kisses.

At the sound of his voice a tingle traveled through her whole body. He held so much power over her just hearing him speak drove her crazy. She tilted her head involuntarily and moaned as he licked the skin there. Lulu could feel herself losing it again. She was falling into the depths of pleasure and this time she didn't know if she could stop it.

To Be Continued….

Author's Notes

Sorry I took a little while writing this chapter. I've just been so busy since I've been back at school/college with homework and all. Any way what did you think? I really hope you guys like this chapter and I still can't believe I've got so many reviews for my first story and good ones at that. I love you people! ^_^

I appreciate all comments and if you think I can improve then let me know by Submitting a Review. Also guys I need some advice on my story. Should I let Auron have his way with Lulu or should she push him away and dash out of the room leaving Auron puzzled. I'm not too sure about that so give me a helping hand. Thanks people!

I'll try to get another chapter up by Monday/Tuesday.

Thanks for reading!

^_^

Selina