Reliving the past

By: Bree-2006

(AN: To tell you the truth, I don't like the way I've been writing the authors notes and junk, but it's the only way FF is letting me write them. I also had to admit…yesterday I almost gave up on this story. When I got home from practice, I checked my mail…and had nothing. I felt a little discouraged, but then I logged into and found out that I hadn't got the reviews sent to my mailbox. I had gotten three reviews! If it weren't for the three ppl that reviewed this story would be in the garbage. THANK YOU SO MUCH:

YRP-is-so-kool Blue Jae Animeprincess101

You Rock!)

Chapter 7

The Celsius glided through the sky, piercing the clouds that moved in front of it. It seemed oblivious to the world below, and that's what Yuna liked so much about it. If the airship could speak, she wondered what it had to say about the adventures it has guided her on for the past year. Staring out at the blue sky, her thoughts wondered.

She didn't want to do this…but it pained her so much to know that Spira might be in trouble again. She also knew that if she didn't do anything about this, that he might very well disappear. That thought had her going head first into trouble once again. She didn't want to lose him, not now, not ever.

The doors to the cabin opened, yet she didn't move to see who had entered. She continued to stare out the window, avoiding the footsteps that came closer and closer to her. A body sat down next to her, but she kept her eyes on the horizon in front of her.

"Buddy said we'll be in Guadosalam in a few hours…" Wiping a tear that had absentmindedly cascaded down her cheek she turned her gaze to the person beside her. Somehow she felt as if she was still looking at the sky when she looked into his sky blue eyes. Eyes which were telling her that he was worried for her, eyes that held sorrow, anger, desire, lust, unconditional love, and any other feeling that had come to her mind. She couldn't help but want to be near him, wrapped up in his warm embrace, and she intended for him to do that…at that very exact moment. Entwining her fingers with his, she gently laid her head onto his shoulder.

"I've changed my mind…I don't want to go to the farplane just yet." she told him as he silently leaned his head on top of hers kissing it lightly. She shut her eyes, losing whatever control she had a moment ago.

"Do you want me to tell Buddy you want to wait a little longer?" He asked her politely. Nodding her head slowly, he stood up. As he began to walk out of the cabin, Yuna grabbed his arm softly.

"W…will you come back as soon as you talk to him?" She asked sadly. He nodded, kissing the crown of her hair. She watched as his silhouette disappeared into the hallway. Sighing, she turned her attention back to the window.

Tidus's head hung low as he approached the bridge. The doors opened quickly and he gingerly walked out. Brother looked at him disgustedly, and Rikku rolled her eyes at her jealous brother. He walked over to Buddy whose eyes were cast downward at the controls, placing a hand on his friends shoulder he spoke.

"She's not ready to go to the farplane yet, and I'm not about to make her go either. If its alright do you think we could just find the nearest Inn and rest for a while…you know till she's ready?" Buddy looked at him questionably, but after seeing the pain in his friend's eyes, he nodded silently.

"We'll just keep going till we get to the Thunder Plains. We'll all stay there." Tidus nodded understandingly and turned around walking out of the room. When the door opened Tidus once again turned to Buddy.

"Thanks…she really needs some time to think." Walking past Rikku, who had kept completely silent, Tidus headed back to the cabin, where he knew she would be waiting.

The elevator doors flew open, and Tidus stepped out into the warm hallway. Combing his fingers through his sandy blonde hair, he headed to Yuna's side. Once again her gaze was averted to the outside world, not bothering to look at his approaching form. He knew she knew he was there. He also knew that she needed him, sitting behind her he wrapped his arms around her middle. He heard her sigh as she laid her head on his chest and covered his hands with hers. No words were spoken, yet the silenced seemed to be everything but eerie. The airship landed, and Brother announced their arrival at the Thunder Plains Inn. Standing up cautiously, Tidus led Yuna into the Inn.

Upon entry they were immediately guided to six unoccupied rooms. Tidus opened the nearest room's door, and Yuna made her way to the bed. Tidus walked over to her as she sat on the king-size bed. Kissing her sweetly he began to walk out of the room. Taking one last look at the brunette, he shook his head sadly, shutting the door behind him. He walked across from her room and opened the door. Setting his things on a chair in the corner of the room, he began to de-clothe. He dropped his trademark boots onto the floor causing a 'thump' to sound throughout the room. Sitting on the bed, he turned off the lights and lied motionless on top of the covers. Placing his arms over his eyes, he tried to fall asleep. As his brain began to finally shut down from exhaustion, the door quietly opened.

"Brother…Yuna's in the room across the hall." He mumbled rubbing his eyes tiredly. When he didn't hear the Al Bhed walk out of the room, he peeked from under his fists.

Even from the lack of light in the room he could make out her silhouette. She walked slowly up to the bed and stopped. He sat up quickly, squinting his eyes to see her better.

"Yuna? Is something wrong." He asked worriedly. She sat down on the edge of the bed, not saying anything. Tidus moved to the light, and pulled its cord, causing the room to brighten. He shifted his eyes from the lamp cord to Yuna, and was heartbroken at what he saw. Tears flowed down her cheeks, and her lips trembled. Her eyes were red and puffy, which told him she had been crying for quite some time.

"Yuna…" He said sadly, opening his arms for her. She lunged forward into Tidus's awaiting arms, a sob escaping her body. She placed her head into the crook of his neck, and her hands held on tightly to his shoulder blades. Her tears flowed over his bare chest, as she sat in his lap. He began whispered kind and loving words into her ear, which calmed her somewhat. His arms wrapped around her securely, and she began to hiccup into his chest. He kissed her head delicately, as her crying subsided.

"It's ok Yuna…I'm right here for you." He whispered caressing her back with his fingertips. He reluctantly pulled away from her, looking into her eyes. He felt her breathing become more and more normal, as he placed his forehead against hers. Her hand flew to his cheek and she rubbed it gently. She was ready for this…she was ready for his eternal love. She removed herself from his lap and laid herself next to him. He looked down at her lovingly she smiled genuinely as she began to stroke his biceps. Her hands trailed from his bicep to his abs as she traced them with her finger. He grinned at her, placing one of her stray hairs back behind her ears.

"Be with me tonight Tidus…I need you" she spoke as a tear escaped her green eye. He smiled down at her, and grabbed her hand in his.

"Yuna…are you sure about this?" He whispered. She nodded and pointed to the door. He stepped off the bed and walked over to it, locking it just in case someone came to bug them. He turned around and looked at her, as she bit her bottom lip in nervousness. He walked back over to the bed, and kissed her softly. She put her hands around his neck, and pulled him down for another kiss. He then began to give her endearing kisses along her chin, her cheeks, her temples, her eyelids, and eventually back to her lips, his lips lingering each time.

"We'll go slow." He told her, as she smiled and nodded. His lips traced over the skin on her neck as she moaned in pleasure. Her hands traveled over his chest, and back to around his neck. As his kisses got lower her worries seemed to disperse more and more. She pulled him up to kiss him fully on his lips, her hands combing through his hair. As their lips separated Yuna looked into his cerulean eyes.

"I love you." She told him, his lips once again dropped to hers as he too whispered.

"I love you."

(AN: I cried so much when writing this chapter, I didn't originally plan for that to happen…but it seemed like a good enough time than any. Thank you all for the reviews!)