Waterfalls [Tikku]

[A/N]Eeeeeep! I got some reviews yay thanks so much for your nice comments, it really helps motivate me to write some more! So here we go again!

[Disclaimer] I didn't own FFX then, and i don't now

[Rikku's thoughts]

My eyes were wide open, and all I could see was the man before me. I shut my eyes tight and opened them again, just to make sure what I saw was real. I could see him tilt his head to the side and call out my name once more, a little confused on why I didn't answer. Come on Rikku, do something! I yelled to myself. I did just that. Before I knew it, I was running through the water to him. I jumped and wrapped my arms around him in a hug. "Tidus! You're back!" I quickly pulled away and added, "you big meanie! You just left me alone!" He smiled and laughed playfully. "It's so great to see you!"

Tidus, Wakka, Paine and I all headed back to the village. I could see Wakka and Paine far ahead of us, but Tidus was walking slower, so I stayed behind with him. "So, how are you?" I asked him, seeing the obvious pain in his leg. "I'm good" he said trying to look tough, but I knew he was hurt. "It's ok… we all get hurt" I added silently. I turned to him and saw he was gazing into nothingness, too deep in though to pay attention to me.

I had been staring for a long time until he finally snapped out of his daze and turned to me. "What?" was his answer to my stare. I was now looking in his deep blue eyes, the same ones I looked through in Macalania, and Bevelle, and… Zanarkand. It was him; I had no doubts that this was Tidus. "It's just great to see you!" I added after a long period of awkward silence. "We had better hurry, Yuna will be-" he placed his finger on my lip to stop me from talking. My mentioning Yuna had made him loose all his joy, something was up in his mind. "I think it might rain, and we won't make it to the village in time. Since we'll get wet anyways, why not go to the waterfalls?" he asked, hoping I would say yes. I nodded my head and answered "Sure, haven't had a swim in a while". That was the most high pitch voice I had ever used.

He led me through the tall flowers to the peer and quickly jumped in. I heard his body fall into the water. "Come on Rikku" he said, urging me to come in. I nodded my head twice and just as quickly was in the water. We began to swim when the first bolt of lightning came from the sky. I shivered at the thought, but swam anyways, seeing the waterfalls in front of me. "Ah, this is nice!" I said, trying to push the though of the thunder behind me. "Wanna get out. 'Cause there's…" I shook my head and splashed him. I didn't want to get out because I knew he didn't want to. "Hey!" he yelled as he also threw water at me. At the third bolt of lighting, he decided he want to get out. I pulled him back in and said that it was fine, I didn't mind. "Are you sure?" he asked me. "Positive" I replied as I gave him the thumbs up.

A few minutes later, the rain fell heavily onto us. I could barely see him, since it was still dark. It wasn't as dark as on the beach, I noticed, since the moon light echoed through the crystal walls. I began to shiver and I became scared, "Tidus, I can't see you. Please help me!" I yelled. I felt him grab my hand and help me into the opening of the cave behind the waterfalls.

[Narrator]

Tidus managed to pull Rikku up out of the water and sighed. "Wow, you're heavy!" he said teasingly. She hit him playfully and added, "You're not so light yourself". He slowly made his way to the back wall and sat down with a thump. Rikku turned her gaze to see the rain fall in the pool of water. She stood up perfectly straight with her hands behind her back. "Why don't you want to go back?" Rikku asked silently, still not facing him.

Tidus scratched him head. "I-I don't… know" he answered. Rikku could tell he was just as confused as she was. She was just happy he chose to stay here with her. "Yuna would be happy to see you, I'm sure" she said, not directing it to anyone in particular. Is it just me, or does it sounds like she's crying? Tidus wondered. She gave a quiet sob, hoping he wouldn't hear her. "What's-" he began to say but was automatically stopped by Rikku, who had now raised a hand. "Don't" she answered, expecting him to know what she meant. He nodded his head, although she couldn't see it, and returned to his thoughts about how he was going to answer her question.

Thinking of Yuna made Tidus shiver. He loved her, he really did, but it wasn't that kind of love. He never knew what kind of love he had for Yuna, but it was different now. Maybe she's different now. Yeah, that would make things a lot better. "Think people change in two years?" he asked silently. When Rikku gave no answer, he presumed she didn't hear. Better off if she doesn't answer. Rikku sighed. "Everyone changes, Tidus. They have to when big things happen to them-" she said, still not facing him. "They have to change to live their lives and be happy". This time she turned her head to him. "Ya know?" she asked, making sure he got it.

Rikku's insides were burning. "People change, you should know that. Are you trying to hint at something?" she wondered as she looked down on Tidus. His head was hung down and he seemed to be examining a rock. The wind howled outside, making the rain dance with it. The crystal droplets began to make their way to the cave's entrance. "We're going to be here for a while, I guess" she said. He nodded and tried to reach for her hand. She walked over and grabbed his, which pulled her down beside him. "So, what are we gonna do now?" she asked, returning to her usually perky self. There was definitely some room for happiness.

The two brainstormed a few ideas, but nothing seemed interesting enough. "I got it, I'll help you get over your fear of thunder! We'll go outside and look at the thunder, and you'll get over it" Tidus answered. Rikku jumped up and hugged him. She was always so afraid of the thunder, but never had enough courage to face it. But Tidus made her stronger, with him, she could do anything.

Tidus had raised himself up and made his way over to the entrance. "Let's do this!" he said with such determination that Rikku believed she could fly for that one moment. He placed his gloved hand outside to catch the rain drops, and shivered when they hit his hand. "It's really cold Rikku, you'll get sick if you go" he said, very concerned. She placed her hands on her hips and smiled. "Okay, mom!" she said with a squeak. "But you got me all excited for nothing!" she said, a little saddened. She gave him big puppy dog eyes, pleading him to come outside into the rain with her. "If you want to go so bad, just do it!" he told her. "Fine!" she added.

Rikku pushed Tidus out of the way and walked into the shallow water, rain drops falling on her perfectly tanned body. She began to dance in the rain, singing 'To Zanarkand'. She extended her arms up, trying to grab hold of one of the sapphire diamonds that fell from the sky. Her perfectly braided hair was undone, revealing blonde locks that flew in circle as the Al Bhed spun around. Her skirt (she was wearing a short green skirt, almost matching her shorts), mimicking her hair, flew in perfect harmony to the rhythm of her song. For that one moment, time froze; the rain didn't seem to hit the water anymore, the song birds in their baths stopped singing, and his heart stopped. She continued her dance, while more and more water fell onto her, causing her clothes to hang loose off of her. Tidus wished he could hold this moment forever. He never noticed the way her hair looked identical to his, or the way her eyes shone in the light of the moon, or how her laughter made his heart melt. He placed his hand on his mouth, covering the sound of his gasp. "Oh my god" he said to himself, "I think I lover her".

Rikku had stopped dancing and looked at Tidus, whose mouth dropped. "Tidus?" she asked, now returning into the cave, water dripping off of her. He just continued to stare at her, but he managed to close his mouth. She placed her hand on his shoulder, and repeated his name. He snapped out of his daze and apologized to her for staring. "I just realized something. And I really have to tell you, and Yuna too" he added. Rikku flinched at the sound of Yuna's name. She loved her cousin, with all her heart, but she wished Tidus could focus on 'Rikku' a little more.

The two stayed up late, waiting for the rain to stop. It was dark outside and the thunder and rain seemed to never end. "I guess we stay here tonight" Rikku said, trying to hide the excitement she had. "A whole night with Tidus, we can talk and everything!" she told herself. They talked a lot about their pilgrimage together, and brought up all the old memories. Rikku was smiling the whole time, she was really smiling. It made Tidus feel good to know he brought that smile upon Rikku's face. "Why didn't I see it before?" he muttered to himself. "Hey! What was that! You can't call me names!" Rikku said, pretending to have heard what he said.

Tidus realized that Rikku's eyelids were beginning to close, and she was still wet. "Tired?" he asked sweetly. She nodded her head and waited for a response. He took off his yellow shirt and gave it to her. "Wear this to keep you warm. You can sleep beside me if you want, it'll keep you warmer…" his voice quivered at the end, he was hoping for a yes. But little did he know, she felt the same way. She grabbed the shirt and placed it on her shoulders, and afterwards crept up beside him. She placed her head on his chest cautiously; making sure it was alright for her to be doing this. She wrapped her arms around his waist and closed her eyes.

A silent whisper was heard from the half asleep girl, lying on his chest. "I love you…" echoed through the walls of the cave and served as a lullaby to him, as he slowly shut his eyes and repeated "I love you too…"

A/N Okay, to Zanarkand if the theme song and I know you can't sing it, so Rikku was just humming it. Yay! It's done! I'm really quite happy with this chapter, I was having total writer's block! I made Rikku a little more herself, so yeah! I think I'll make one more chapter instead of two, it'll go a little faster. R/R, reviews make me happy .