My Light in the Dark
By: Bree-2006
Chapter 9
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Tidus looked at the man who had absentmindedly called him 'Shuyin'. Tidus, not really understanding how one man could look anything like him looked at Yuna. She looked at Tidus and her eyes grew wide.
"No...this isn't Shuyin, this is Tidus...Baralai this is Tidus" Yuna pointed to Tidus trying to prove her point. Baralai never stopped staring daggers at Tidus.
"Baralai he's not Shuyin" the stoic woman next to Yuna said. "His real name is Tidus believe me"
"Prove it!" Baralai backed up and grabbed a nearby stick. Tidus looked strangely calm and turned to Yuna.
"Does he want me to fight him?" Tidus asked. He could hear Rikku and Paine laughing behind him after turning to glare at them he turned back to Yuna.
"Looks that way" she told him. Tidus sighed why couldn't life be easy?
"What does he expect me to fight him with?"
"Dunno" Yuna began to laugh at how impatient Baralai was getting.
"Bare hands I guess" Tidus looked to Paine and Rikku who were unusually quiet.
"Do you two have any bright ideas?" By this time Baralai was standing up strait tapping his left foot on the floor growing more and more inpatient.
"Could you hurry please I do have a prior engagement." All heads turned to Baralai; Paine couldn't take it any longer spoke.
"What in the hell do you think your going to accomplish by fighting Tidus? He was Yuna's strongest guardian personally I believe he would kick your ass." Paine heard a chuckle come from Rikku, Yuna and Tidus. "Now let's knock this crap off and have a civilized reunion."
Baralai listened to his friends words and slowly put his stick down. He casually walked towards Tidus and put out his hand.
"Sorry 'bout that you just look like some-"
"Shuyin...Yeah I kind of understood that part" Tidus scratched the back of his head, and Rikku squealed. Everyone look at Rikku wondering what caused her sudden outburst.
"WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SHOPPING!" Rikku began to panic, she might have found the perfect dress but she needed matching shoes!
"Come on lets go!" Rikku yelled trying to pull Yuna along with her. Yuna looked at Tidus, and Paine Looked at Baralai.
"You go Rikku we have other things to do" Yuna told her.
"Awwwwwe you guys are such party poopers!" Rikku walked away looking rather hurt. A loud squeal made everyone feel better about ditching her.
"Looks like she found what she was looking for"
Yuna placed her hand into Tidus's and signaled for the stadium. Tidus nodded and they bade farewell to Paine and Baralai.
Baralai looked at Paine wondering if asking her a question at this time would be wise...he did kind of make himself look stupid.
"Paine would you like to join me for lunch?" Paine looked at him.
"I thought you said you had a prior engagement?"
"I lied"
"I kind of figured...I guess so, I am kind of hungry." Baralai smiled causing Paine to do the same thing.
"You buy"
Paine and Baralai walked to a near by café and took a seat next to a window. A waitress soon walked over and took their orders. She had also thanked them for helping Lady Yuna save Spira.
When she had brought them their orders they hadn't said much to each other. Breaking the eerie silence Baralai spoke.
"So how's it been?"
Paine looked up from her iced tea and sighed debating the answer to his question.
"It's been great" Baralai nodded. "Yeah same here"
Another Erie silence filled the air and feeling rather uncomfortable Paine spoke.
"How's the NYYLAAB Corporation going?" (New Yevon Youth League and Al Bhed Corporation. Made it up myself )
"Good...we were supposed to meet tomorrow but Gippal cancelled seems like he had a date with an old friend." Paine laughed halfheartedly which Baralai didn't quite understand.
"What exactly is so hilarious?" Paine smiled.
"Gippal blew off your meeting to go out to dinner with Rikku" the table of two was filled with uncontrollable laughter and Baralai once again spoke.
"It's been a long time since I've seen you laugh like that" Paine looked at him and he could have sworn he saw a small blush creep onto her cheeks.
"When it comes to Rikku you could laugh about anything." Baralai laughed again.
"Yeah that's true" Paine took a glance at the clock on the wall and turned back to Baralai.
"It's getting late...I better get going" Baralai nodded helping Paine out of her chair the two walked out of the café.
"Would you like an escort to your airship madam?" Baralai asked Paine in a playful tone. Paine smiled nodding and the two walked towards the airship. The eerie silence that they had experienced before was long gone and the two had a long overdue conversation.
As they approached the airship Paine and Baralai's conversation had ended.
"Thank you for lunch" Paine said turning to Baralai.
"No problem thanks for coming with me"
"No problem" Baralai smiled stepping closer to Paine. Baralai leaned down and Paine leaned forward. Slowly the two got closer until the tip on their lips touched and Baralai wrapped his arms around her waist. Paine wrapped her arms around his neck and Paine collapsed into his arms. When the two parted both were out of breath. Paine's face was bright red which Baralai had never seen before. She walked into the airship leaving a stunned Baralai outside the door.
Rikku walked with many bags and boxes to the door of the Celsius. She noticed that there was someone standing outside the door looking rather lost.
"Uh...can I help you sir?" as Rikku came closer she noticed who it was.
"Baralai? What are you doing here?" Baralai turned to her slowly as he began to walk away Rikku noted he was either drunk or in love.
Walking back into the Celsius Rikku threw her bags onto the floor and went in search for her friends.
"Paine, Yuna, Tidus...anyone here?" When no one answered Rikku walked towards the cabin. In the cabin Paine laid staring at the ceiling. Walking slowly so not to disturb Paine, Rikku headed for her bed noticing that Yuna and Tidus hadn't returned yet.
'Where could those two be?'
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