Hey. This is my fisrt fic that is actually gonna have more then one chapter, so, umm I don't really have anything much to say, other then read, review, and I hope you enjoy with what I have come up with. O wait, also this entire story is written in Yuna's POV but it still came out quite well if I do say so myself.
Someone To Lean On
Chapter 1
What exactly is the definition of love? Love is an illusion. Something that doesn't exist. Its only purpose is to distract people and keep them from becoming bored of their humdrum lives. Or at least that's what I thought… before I met him. It wasn't until about a year ago that I stopped believing this false theory. And although not everything turned out the way I expected or wanted, I don't regret it, and I never will.
I met him through a formal dinner party, which was organized by the Raven Gate Foundation; an organization dedicated to teen volunteers who went around visiting children diagnosed with leukemia, becoming their best friends in the process. The dinner party was to give recognition to those who had made the most difference in the patients' lives.
I was in mid-conversation with a fellow volunteer when Nooj McDoul, the director of Raven Gates, took me by the arm and politely led me away.
"Come, come, there's someone I'd like you to meet." He told me sounding very delighted.
What I expected was another important board member that Nooj wanted to introduce me to. He would often have the volunteers meet with them to ensure that our organization would always get funded. However, I didn't expect that she would be the one to set me on the path that would change my life forever.
Nooj smiled at me. "Yuna, this is Tidus Anderson. Tidus will be your new partner for the program. I'll leave you two to discuss your agenda for next week."
I watched Nooj leave before turning to Tidus. Even now, I can remember his ocean blue eyes and choppy blonde hair. I can see his gentle smile and remember what a difference that smile made during the dark times in my life.
"Hello, Tidus. It's a pleasure to meet you." I said with a friendly smile.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, too, Yuna." I think at that moment he noticed my scrutinizing stare, "Is something wrong?"
"I don't know… you just look so familiar… I could've sworn I've seen you somewhere before."
"It wouldn't be too surprising if you have. We go to the same school."
"Oh!" I exclaimed, a bit shocked. Then, recognition finally emerged, "You're the one everyone's afraid to talk to because of the rumour that you worship Yu Yevon."
"Just because I choose to wear all black does not mean I choose Satanism as my religion." Replied Tidus, sounding a bit hurt.
"I'm sorry if I offended you, I really am. I'm told that I often don't think before I speak, so I end up saying something bluntly or offensively."
"It's all right, you don't need to apologize. Your expression tells me you're being sincere. I'm just tired of the assumptions everyone seems to love making about me." He paused, "I guess since we're going to be partners for awhile, we might as well plan out what activities we're going to do with the kids next week. Any suggestions?"
I remembered a complaint I received last week from an adorable eight year old girl and decided to share it with him. "Well, one of the girls I visit every week wants to read to us instead of the other way around. She's wanted to do that ever since I started reading to her. She's really fond of fairy tales so I was hoping we could add more fairy tales to our library."
And that was how everything began. It wasn't long before the dinner party was over, and we ended our conversation. We decided that it would be more convenient if he took me to the Children's Memorial Hospital after school and drove me home afterwards.
That night I thought about Tidus. He really surprised me because he just didn't seem like the type who'd love to be around children. But anyone who talked to him could see that he had a real love for them – something most guys his age wouldn't have. He really intrigued me, and I guess that's what drew me to him in the first place.
Thats the first chapter, I know its a bit short, but its only an into for now. Chapter 2 will be longer lol. No flames and be sure to review.
