Going Under
Chapter Two
Celestial Chaos

Wait..did I just read his mind Yuna thought, and stopped walking. Auron noticed her hesitation, and turned to face her just as she looked up at him.

"Yuna, what is wrong?" he asked, and she grinned at him.

"Looks like you finally decided to drop the formalities." she said, and he sighed.

"I'm sorry."

"It's quite all right, Auron." she said, and he raised an eyebrow at her.

"Ah, I see you have decided to drop the formalities as well." he said, and she laughed.

"Well, not quite." she said, and he looked confused.

"How is that?"

"I could call you Aurie-Poo or something." she said, and watched his nose crinkle in disgust. Or at least she thought she did...it was hard to tell what he did since he always wore that collar that hid at least half of his face.

"No..thank you." he said, then realized she had not answered his question. "What is it?"

"If I told you would you think I was crazy?" she asked, and he crossed his arms.

"Maybe."

"Then maybe...." she began, but he cut her off.

"It is rather unlikely, though." he said, and she nodded, then gripped her staff with both hands.

"I..I think I have some strange psychic abilities." she said, and he chuckled.

"I wouldn't be surprised. Braska-your father-had them as well. But I don't think yours are as strong as his were...at least not yet." he said, and she sighed in relief. Then appeared to be befuddled.

"All right..but what was so funny?" she asked, and he shrugged.

"I was afraid you were going to tell me you were in love with me." he said, then laughed. "I'm...rather relieved." he said, and she nodded. As soon as he turned his back and began to walk ahead her cheeks turned a deep red.

It's just a crush, Yuna. You'll get over it. This is AURON, remember?

Or at least that was what she kept telling herself as she followed him.

Maybe one day she'd believe it.