Hey guys. Writers block combined with out of town stalled this chapter for quite a bit. I'm back though and I know you guys are just DYING to see what happens with our favorite couple! Here's the next chappie.

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Chapter 7 of Love is Sweeter Than Thee

Bonfires

"I can't believe it." Yuna said shocked. Lulu and Rikku raised an eyebrow at the same time.

"This was your idea!" Rikku practically squealed, a practice that happened even more so when she was excited. Lulu's face took on a pained expression at her outburst.

"I know it was . . . I'm so happy for you both." Yuna said finally.

Wakka and Lulu after a longer-than-necessary walk out of the woods had gathered who was left from the pilgrimage to tell them the good news. Rikku had bounced about for a good five minutes until Wakka put a hand on her shoulder to get her to stop in case his new girlfriend decided to lose her patience. Yuna had stood there for a few moments before finally reciting the well-known cliche for these kinds of things, the rhetorical 'I can't believe it'.

Lulu let a small smile pass her lips, after all she was still Lulu; just because she was happier than ever before did not mean she was going to break out into girlish giggles. She thought it amusing that their matchmaker did not believe in her own skills. Wakka chuckled.

"Thanks."

Yuna seemed to snap out of her trance at that and gave them each a hug with a huge smile on her face.

"We have to celebrate." Yuna said intending a small dinner between the four friends but Rikku had other plans.

"We'll have a village bonfire to celebrate! Everyone can bring their own food and we can eat and dance and-" they didn't hear the rest of what they were going to do as the hyperactive blond took off down the street no doubt to alert everyone of the upcoming party. Yuna blinked.

"Well, that works too." she said with her quiet humor. Lulu sighed, she really didn't want the whole village to know of her and Wakka's relationship but it seemed the young Al Bhed did not take that into consideration. Wakka tried to hide his smile, he knew Lulu wouldn't like being the guest of honor so-to-speak.

"Maybe we should bake a cake ya?" he laughed. Lulu glared at him half-heartedly.

"Oh for Yevon's sake." she disappeared into her hut. Wakka shrugged at Yuna. She smiled at him.

"Go on, we'll get everything ready." she said and shooed him after his girlfriend. Wakka practically ran after the black mage.

The night sky appeared on fire as the flames licked the timbers and flew upwards for many feet. The whole village had indeed turned out for Rikku's party and were enjoying themselves immensely, feasting and dancing. Rikku had talked one of the merchants into making some specialty marshmallows (pretend they exist in Spira okay?) and was handing them out to people. Wakka and Lulu were sitting together watching the festivities, just happy that they were together.

Wakka laced his hand through Lulu's to catch her attention. She glanced at him with a soft smile.

"D'you wanna dance Lu?" the Blitzball player asked sweetly. Lulu decided to indulge herself for once and agreed. The local village musicians were quite good and struck up a slow tune for the new couple to dance to. Wakka wrapped his arms around his dark sorceress gently as she put hers over his shoulders. They swayed gently as an old island tune strummed out into the quite night air.

Lulu lay her head upon his shoulder and let out a happy sigh, this was bliss she decided. How could she have ever thought them being together as wrong? How could she have denied her feelings so? For her first love she had sunk herself into a depression, condemning herself to the loneliest existence. No, if Chappu had loved her (and she knew he had) he would have wanted her happiness; Wakka's as well, for what man wished anything bad for his brother. Tears stung her eyes. To be blessed with two loves in a life time . . . she didn't deserve it, but she was happy someone thought she did.

Wakka was on cloud nine with his love in his arms, swaying back and forth with her. He couldn't believe that only a few short days ago he had given up all hope of ever having a relationship with this woman. He nuzzled her affectionately. Content to have this peaceful life, as long as he could share it with Lulu.

Finally a loud strum from a string instrument that broke into a wild beat snapped the two back into reality as the rest of the villagers swung around in time with the new fast pace. Lulu raised her head reluctantly off Wakka's shoulder and glanced around at everyone. Catching his eye she saw the cheery look in the light brown orbs and gave into a smile.

Wakka suddenly picked her up and swung the black mage around several times before setting her down. Taking a flustered Lulu's hands he led her into the fray of joyful people.

Yuna and Rikku sat back at a table in a merchant booth and watched their handiwork spin around in circles. They looked sideways at each other and broke out in giggles.

"I think that was your best idea yet Yunie." Rikku told her cousin through a wide smile. Yuna just laughed as her cheeks reddened.

Later that night once everyone had gone to bed the four friends were gathered in the hut Yuna shared with Rikku. Wakka and Lulu were sitting on the couch with his arms around her and the cousins were sitting on the chairs. They had been reliving old times, mostly about the pilgrimage.

"Do you remember when Auron got so frustrated with you in the Thunder Plains?" Wakka asked Rikku with a chuckle. Rikku squeaked.

"That wasn't funny! I was scared and he was such a meanie about it." she exclaimed indignantly. The other three laughed.

"What about when Ti- . . . oh, sorry Yunie." Rikku said with an apologetic look at the brunette. Yuna gave a strained smile.

"It's okay Rikku." she said with a soft voice. Lulu and Wakka glanced at each other then stood up.

"Perhaps we should say goodnight." Lulu said tactfully with a meaningful look at the blond Al Bhed. Rikku had the grace to look chastised.

"Goodnight." she squeaked and went into her bedroom. Yuna stood up and walked the couple to the door. Lulu bent and gave Yuna kiss on the cheek and gave her a smile. That smile told Yuna everything she needed to know.

"Goodnight you two." Yuna said softly and they left into the night.

Walking hand-in-hand down the path to Lulu's house they were at peace. Stopping at her door they gazed into each other's eyes for long moments. Lulu finally snapped out of it and leaned in for a goodnight kiss. She started to pull back but Wakka wasn't done yet and put his arms around her to keep her from moving away. She gave in easily and pressed her lips back to his. Wakka kissed her almost greedily, he needed this. When it got to the point where Lulu was afraid they might take it further she pulled out of his embrace, albeit reluctantly.

"Goodnight Wakka." she said in a low voice.

"Goodnight." Wakka replied more than a little husky.

Lulu went through the flap to her hut and Wakka turned slowly and started back to his own hut. Not before looking back once to see her peeking out the window at him.

No this is not the last chapter or anything like that. Are you guys glad they are together finally? I know I am. They are so cute. Anyway review please!

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