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"Oh Yevon." was what came out of Yuna's mouth. She struggled to pull back from his embrace but his grip was strong and he held on tight, "Please, Tidus, don't do this…you don't love me!"
"What's so wrong about me loving you? What's so wrong with being in my arms? What's so wrong with me that you don't want the love I want to offer you!" Tidus shouted and let go of her. He ran a hand through his blonde hair and sighed, "Your just like Yuna."
Tears clogged her throat as she looked at his forlorn look. A wave of sadness hit her. She was going to tell him.
"That because I am Yuna, Tidus. It was me all along! It was me who broke our promise! I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you. Just…just erase me from your life." she whispered quietly as she broke into a sprint and ran from him.
Tidus had frozen when she had told him. He had to let it all sink in…Lesca… was Yuna. The one who had left him? He shook his head in anger as he stared at her retreating form and screamed out painfully,
"YUNA!"
Yuna's POVI heard him shouting my name, but I didn't dare stop. I was too scared of the possibilities. I couldn't face him now. He knows of my lies and betrayal. I can't face him anymore…
His face was so sad…I'm sorry Tidus…"-Just…just erase me from your life."
I had told him that…I wouldn't be returning here. I was going back to Zanarkand to pursue my career…whatever that was. He would forget me, meet a wonderful, beautiful woman and marry her. Then they would live in a big house with 3 beautiful children.
Deep inside, my heart cried for him, to be held by his safe arms. But I was too stubborn to accept what he had to give me. Now it's all over.
All over.
Those two words played continuously in my head. I was still running …everything was a blur. Suddenly my feet stopped and I found myself at home.
Rikku was back and was sitting on the couch when I stepped in. I could tell she was worried when she immediately jumped up and ran up to me. My eyes were red and puffy.
"I told him."
Her eyes widened for a moment before she pulled me into a big hug, "Well what did he say?"
"I-I ran from him…I told him Lesca was me…and I told him to erase me from his life and I ran." I sobbed quietly as Rikku gently patted my back.
"It's alright Yuna. So what do you think you're gonna do now?" Rikku asked as she led me over to the couch.
I took a deep breath and paused, "I'm going back to Zanarkand."
"No! You can't go back! You haven't even been here for a week! Please don't go back. I know you won't come back. Just stay and sort it out with him!" Rikku pleaded with me but my mind was already made up and I was too stubborn to change. I couldn't take the pressure anymore.
"I'm sorry, Rikku. I truly am! I can' t handle it anymore!" I tried reasoning with her.
"It's always about you! You don't care how Tidus is feeling, how we are feeling to see both of you hurt. Take a look around you, Yuna. See what other people are feeling." Rikku replied coldly and ran upstairs into her room.
I ran up to my own room and slammed the door shut. I took out my suitcases and started throwing things into it. I was changing my flight and I was leaving tomorrow.
The room was dark but I could still see the things properly. I walked over to my dresser and opened a small drawer. The ring was still there. Still looking new as when Tidus had given it to me.
It didn't fit on my index finger anymore. It barely fitted my pinky. I slid it on. The cold steel ran shivers up my spine. This is where it all started.
I took one last glance at the ring and returned to my task of packing….
Sunlight shone through her eyes as she groggily got up from the comfortable bed.
Today was the day.
She was leaving Besaid and returning to her father in Zanarkand. She hadn't called him since she arrived. She quietly reached for the phone next to her bed and dialed.
One ring.
Two rings.
Three rings.
A voice was heard on the other line, "Hello? Braska speaking."
"Hey dad." Yuna replied tiredly.
"Yuna! I was getting worried. You didn't call!" he said frantically.
Yuna gave a hearty life and told her dad, "Dad, I'm going back to Zanarkand today. I'm going to change my ticket later on."
"What happened?" Braska asked worriedly, "You haven't even been there long!"
"I can't explain now. I'll call you when I arrive! Love you!" she said quickly and hung up the phone before her dad could push the subject further.
She sighed and ran a hand through her hair, a habit she picked up from Tidus. Stop thinking about him!
She looked over at her suitcases and decided to change her tickets and picked up the phone to call the flight agency.
After ½ hour of agonizing organization and questions, she was set. She looked outside the window to see Rikku, Lulu, Wakka and Gippal already waiting for her. She had informed them the night before and a lot of tears were shed between the girls.
Wakka and Gippal were making their way up to grab her bags. She went downstairs to talk to Lulu and Rikku.
"I'm sorry, you guys. I have to leave. I promise I'll come back. Okay?" Yuna put on her cheerful smile and looked hopefully at the two girls.
"I'm sorry about yesterday night. I shouldn't have said those things. It's just….you know? You better come back too! Or I'll go over to Zanarkand and drag you over here!" Rikku exclaimed as she pulled Lulu and Yuna into a breathless hug.
"Rikku! Get off!" Lulu exclaimed and looked over to Yuna, "We're gonna miss you…especially Tidus now that he knows."
"Kay, girls! Let's get going!" Gippal shouted as they he stepped into his car with Wakka.
The ride there was full chatter. They were talking about the good old times. Lulu had spotted the promise ring on Yuna's hand and had asked her about it. Yuna had blushed and withdrew her hand.
They entered the noisy airport. Wakka and Gippal had transferred some of the luggage over and came back. Wakka checked his watch, "It's 10.00am. Your flight leaves in 10 minutes!"
Yuna's eyes widened as she grabbed two of her bags and ran towards Gate 7. The host was announcing for all people boarding Gate 7 to make their way over. She reached the gate in no time and was puffing and panting. She reached into her bag for her tickets and handed them to the lady.
"Wait!" a familiar voice called out and Yuna turned around in surprise.
"Tidus?" she whispered as he ran closer and took her into a crushing embrace.
"Don't leave." he whispered into her ear. His eyes were slightly glimmering as a teardrop landed on her cheek.
"I'm sorry Tidus. I have to. I have to go back to Zanarkand and my father." she said to him and stroked his tears softly away with her thumb.
"Stop running from me, Yuna." He whispered again, "I forgive you. I won't erase you from my mind cause I need you in it. I need you here beside me Yuna. Please don't leave."
Yuna looked up at him and his eyes were filled with hope only to have it crash down.
"Please hurry! Your keeping up the line!" The woman said impatiently.
"I'm sorry…" Yuna said and stared straight into his eyes, "I love you."
She pulled away from his embrace and walked into the tunnel. Tidus had tried running after her but the guards held him back.
"LET ME GO! I NEED TO GET TO HER!" he shouted and punched one of the guards.
"Calm down! You can't go in. You need a ticket!" another said.
"GIVE HER BACK! I want her back! Just let me have her back." he whispered sadly and gave up and let the guards take him back.
The rest were silent through the whole ordeal. They had waved Yuna goodbye but she didn't see. They had tried holding Tidus back but he was far too strong and that was when the guards came in.
"Yuna…what have you done?" Rikku murmured and silently cried as Gippal took her into his arms.
Well, hope you all like the chapter! It's longer than the rest too . The story is slowly coming to an end…sad ending or happy? Who knows? I'll go decide later.
Tata!