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A/N: Now that you mention it, I think I might just put some jealousy in later chapters. As soon as Yuna comes into the story that is.

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I was confused with mixed emotions stirring inside of me. I didn't know whether I should be happy because he had said the three words I had been longing to hear from him, or if I should be mad since he had never shown that he cared about me more then anyone else...more then Yuna.

Maybe he was in denial as well. I didn't actually show that I cared for him that much either, so how can I hold it against him?

But the emotion that took over was fear. Fear of what was going to happen because of this, of what was to come.

Thoughts were racing through my mind, making my brain hurt and everything spin.

'How did he learn Al Bhed? When? Why?'

'More importantly, now that we have declared our love for one another, what's going to happen?'

'Should we tell the others, or keep it a secret? What about Yuna?'

'Would we continue on the pilgrimage? And if so, then would we stay together afterwards?'

'Where would we go? What about Zanarkand? Would he try to return? Would he take me with him?'

'Are we going to get married?' I smiled at the last thought and pulled into Tidus even more.

"Do you really mean it?"

"Ahha." I leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, causing him to blush.

"Let's stay like this."

"Always." He placed his right hand on mine that was still tightly wrapped around his waist. Our fingers intertwined, I put my head on his shoulder.

"Always..."

We stayed like that until we reached the temple, just sitting there in silence enjoying each others presence in a warm embrace.

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As the motorbike slowed down, I let out a heavy sigh. When it stopped I would have to get up and I wouldn't be able to stay close to Tidus.

It halted and I went to withdraw my hand, but was stopped when Tidus gripped it tighter.

He looked back at me. "Always..."

A smile crept onto his face and I nodded in agreement, unable to speak after his shocking sentiment.

I swung my legs over the side of the bike with one swift movement, while still holding onto Tidus's hand.

He soon joined me by my side and looked into my eyes. As he did a tingle was sent throughout my body.

I once heard that you can see someone's greatest desire if you look into their eyes. His eyes reflected my own image back at me.

'Could he really desire me that greatly? It's just a saying, right? But if it is true, does Tidus see his reflection in my eyes?'

A sudden gust of wind blew some loose strands of hair in front of my face and caused me to shiver from the chill brought upon.

Tidus slipped off his jacket and gently placed it on my shoulder. Then he brought a hand up to my face and tucked the loose hair behind my ears.

His touch felt so good on my face, with his soft and gentle caress.


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