Author's Notes: Thank you for leaving me the good reviews and I'm glad that y'all like my story! Don't worry cus I'll continue to update often, but I don't have much time on my hands so it'll take a while.
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Light sunrays shining from Rikku's large room windows streaked through the curtains and exposed itself all over Rikku's face causing her to stir in her sleep. Rikku laid half awake on her bed, snoozing. Snoozing was one of her favorite things to do; it felt so good because she felt as if she were in a world caught between reality and dreams. Mixing both of them together relaxed her. Rikku then yawned and stretched out on her bed. Mornings weren't her favorite part of the day, but whenever she needed to, she woke herself up to do her duties. Trying to sleep peacefully last night was difficult for Rikku, so it was even harder for her to get up this certain morning. Opening her eyes to spot the time, she groaned. Rikku was supposed to talk to her father before he headed to work and her timing to wake up was a little late. She quickly hopped out of bed and started to prepare herself for the day with half the amount of time.
Cid's locked door proved to Rikku that he wasn't in there, so she started to head down to the construction site near central Home. Skipping through the worker-loaded site, she found her father near a corner, talking to... was that Gippal? Rikku slowed her pace and snuck behind a wall of running Machina, trying to listen into their conversation. The noise coming from the Machina was much too loud to hear anything a meter away, but watching their body language was enough for her. Suddenly, something snuck up behind her and gripped her shoulders gently, screaming "Boo!" It caught Rikku off guard and scared her. She quickly turned around to find Buddy smiling at her. Rikku got frustrated and scolded Buddy for doing that. Buddy asked Rikku what she was doing and she replied with it being a secret. He made a remark about how typical it was that Rikku was spying on people, and it was no secret she could've hid. Rikku just shooed him away before either Cid or Gippal caught her doing her dirty deed. She said she was just curious, and then looked back in their direction. By the time she looked back, Gippal was already gone. Rikku then skimmed the area for that spiky hair of his, but it was nowhere to be found. Giving up, she walked up to Cid, acting as casual as she could've.
"Papa! Did you want to tell me something about Yunie?" Rikku bounced up to him. Cid smiled, happy to see that his daughter was in better shape than she was last night. He then redid his smile, upset over the fact that she was late this morning. Rikku was supposed to talk to him before he started working, since then he would've had more time to talk to her.
"You told me you wanted to visit Yuna, am I correct?" He said in a rapid tone. This conversation had to end quickly so he could go back to guiding his people. "Well, Brother finished with the Celsius's repairs and you can leave tonight. Home's almost complete, as you know, and in three weeks, we're having our completion party. I'm letting you take these last weeks off to go invite your little friends to come and celebrate."
"Really? That's great!" Rikku gave her a father a quick hug and a double thumbs up. It's been two months since she's seen Yuna, Tidus, Paine, and everyone else. She wondered how things were going with them. Being busy with building secluded her from her friends outside of Home. "I can't wait!"
"Oh, and another thing." Cid added.
"Hmm?" Rikku stopped dancing in place and looked at Cid.
"Gippal's going with you."
"Huh, why?" Rikku asked, pretending to bothered by it. She didn't believe her ears. Maybe her luck was starting to turn around.
"I just had a talk with him and he told me he wanted to make some check-ups on the Machine Faction. I told him he can go with you and Brother on the Celsius, hoping you wouldn't mind. Do you?"
"Oh! Hmmm... Of course... I don't mind. The more the merrier, right Pop?" Rikku smiled really wide.
"Kuut. You better start packing, Brother's anxious to start flying the Celsius again that he might just leave without you." Cid joked, smiling at himself.
"If he does, I'll make sure to give him a good butt-whooping when he gets back!" Rikku said with a clenched fist flying at an invisible punching bag. She swiped a kick into the air, imitating the moves she would pull on Brother. After Rikku was done with her fun, she kissed her father on the cheek, thanked him, and then turned away to prance happily back to her room. Cid laughed at her and hastily went back to focusing on Home, whose due date was nearing.
Rikku tapped her foot, waiting for the elevator to reach her. The sooner she would get back to her room to pack, the better. This trip was going to be so much fun, and the fact that she was going to share it with Gippal got her ten times more excited. Rikku smiled at a passing worker she knew and started to make light conversation. After a short wait, the elevator had reached her floor, and Rikku spotted a familiar shadow within the glass. Rikku would've recognized that shape of body anywhere -- it was Gippal inside that elevator. Not knowing it, Rikku started to hold her breath in. The elevator door seemed to open so slowly, taking forever to finally reveal the man that always got her going. When the doors opened, Gippal looked up at her and smiled. Rikku smiled back and slipped into the empty elevator with only the two of them inside. Rikku bit the bottom of her lip and nervously swayed to and fro; it was just the two of them and her body shook with anxiousness, hoping Gippal would make a move on her like last night. Rikku then thought about last night and decided not to bring it up, thinking it'd be a little random and strange. Anyways, she wasn't even sure if it was just the moment that lead Gippal to do that to her, or if he intended all he did.
"Kuehk ib?" (Going up?) Gippal asked her as he pushed in directions on the panel behind him. The elevator made a little jerk, then rapidly elevated downwards. Gippal leaned back on the railing in his cool form and looked at Rikku. Rikku looked outside the elevator and saw things flying upwards. She obviously wasn't going in the direction she wanted to go.
"Hey... It's not going up!" Rikku said to Gippal. She walked over to the panel and looked at it. She realized that he had purposely pressed downwards into the engine room. This sudden move confused her, what was his purpose in doing that? Whatever it was, got her tingling with an adventurous spirit.
"My intentions exactly." He told her in a deep voice. The lights started to dim as the elevator lowered to the bottom. Rikku glanced at Gippal, he was staring at the floor, so it was hard for her to read his expression. He looked so fine standing there -- mysterious and dark. Rikku wanted so bad to jump on him and slobber all over his body, but she held back. That would've been a little out of control. She still wasn't sure if he wanted her the way she wanted him. The elevator suddenly slowed to a halt. Rikku looked at Gippal who was still standing in his relaxed form.
"Well..." Rikku said as she raised her finger to the panel. "I'll just push this button and --"
"Wait." Gippal said calmly, grabbing her wrist. Rikku froze as an electrical surge ran up her arm. The heat of his hand melted her skin. "I want to show you something." Gippal then dragged Rikku out of the elevator. Smiling wide, Rikku followed Gippal, who had moved his hand from her wrist and webbed fingers with her. Rikku followed happily, walking close to Gippal, who was walking at a rather fast pace. She followed him down the dimly lit tunnel and when they reached the main engine, where Gippal stopped, he turned around and stood besides her.
"Uh... is this what you wanted to show me?" Rikku stared at the big engine with a raised eyebrow. She had seen this many times before; she even worked on it! What was so special about the engine? She turned to face Gippal, who was looking in a different direction, searching for something.
"What!" Gippal smiled and looked at Rikku. "Of course not, you silly girl. It's something more."
"Uhm... a secret engine?" Rikku teased. Gippal just laughed and continued to search around. Finally, something had caught his eye and once again he grabbed a hold of Rikku's hand and dragged her to his destination. Destination clarified: the stairs. Rikku stood at the top of the stairs, watching Gippal walk downwards. "It took you that long to find the stairs, Gippal? You're so pathetic sometimes." Rikku laughed at him and started to head down. Gippal then told her no, and it was something else. Gippal had already reached the bottom and Rikku took her sweet time bouncing down the steps. Gippal just stared at her, getting maybe a little impatient. When Rikku finally reached the bottom step, Gippal reached under her legs and swept her off her feet, carrying her in his arms. Rikku squealed, surprised by his move and held onto his neck for support.
"You're such a slow-poke, come on." Gippal then carried Rikku towards a ladder leading up the large machine. The ladder was most likely what Gippal was searching for. Gippal then let go of Rikku, and she flopped to the floor. "Whoops, sorry. My arm strength was failing at that moment." He smiled at her. The frustrated Rikku got up from the floor and pushed him slightly, knowing he was lying.
"You did that on purpose you meanie!" Rikku was rubbing her bottom, trying to ease the pain. Gippal laughed at her.
"You know... there's a little dirt on your skirt, if you hold still I'll get it off for you." Gippal reached out towards her behind in the most devious way. Rikku jumped, and slapped away his hand.
"Nuh uh, Gippal! I know what you're thinking. No touchy!" Rikku smiled at him and dusted herself off. Rikku loved the way he acted towards her; it wasn't the best or most innocent, but he sure knew how to turn her on and make her feel sexy.
"Cied ouincamv," (Suit yourself) Gippal shrugged his shoulders and grabbed onto the railing. He looked up the ladder and then at Rikku. A wide smile spread across his face. "Ladies first."
Rikku eyed him and caught him staring at her rump again. She slammed Gippal in the arm, "No! I know what you're trying to do, you naughty guy." She pointed at his smiling face and squinted at him. She couldn't help but smile. "It's your turn to go first." Gippal then gave up on attempting to sneak a peak and swung onto the ladder with his powerful arms then started to climb. Rikku held onto the ladder and started to climb after Gippal. Above her, she heard Gippal's voice call out that the last one to the top was a rotten Chocobo. Rikku looked up to see him looking down at her, laughing. She yelled at him, saying it wasn't fair and started to climb faster. Rikku knew she wasn't going to win, but she had a wonderful time laughing at herself and Gippal, who had just made the stupidest race of all time. Rikku saw Gippal disappear from the ladder; he had obviously already reached the top. Rikku had reached the top and found herself looking at a long platform. At the center of the platform, where it was a circular, Rikku spotted Gippal. She walked slowly up to him in the sexiest way possible. A sly smirk was plastered on her face.
"Oui muca." (You lose.) Gippal told her when she had reached him. Steam was blowing from the engine and barely any light traveled up to where both of them were standing, adding a romantic atmosphere. Rikku pouted, showing her dissatisfaction. She tried looking hard into Gippal's face, but it was so dark she had trouble seeing.
Rikku ignored his competitive outburst and asked him once more what he wanted to show her. Gippal spread his arms wide and twirled slowly around, telling her that this was it. Rikku looked at him with curiosity. There was nothing special about the top of the engine, other than the fact that it did look a little nice. "What's your point, Gippal?"
"The point is..." Gippal walked up to her and stopped just inches away from her body. It was coming back again, that sensation Rikku always got whenever he was near. Her breath was short-circuiting and her mind went hay-wire. She couldn't focus on anything, his presence boggled her mind. Rikku blinked womanly as she stared into his eye, which was piercing hers. Her palms started to feel sweaty, so she tried wiping it off on her skirt -- no good. Gippal leaned over and brushed his cheek against hers to whisper in her ear, "There's nobody here." The slight touch got chills running up Rikku's spine and made her mouth water. He pulled back and gave out a small grin. Rikku didn't want him to do that, he was teasing her, she knew it. He was making her itch for more until she couldn't stand it.
"And... since there's nobody here..." Gippal spoke slowly and seductively. Rikku loved the way he spoke, he sure knew how to keep her on the edge. "No one can interrupt us."
"Hela... " (Nice...) Rikku smiled wide at his smart thinking. She bit the bottom of her lip and continued to look into his eyes.
"There's something on your face." Gippal told her, reenacting the night before. He grabbed Rikku by her waist and pressed her body against his. Rikku was shaking with desire. She knew where he was heading...
"Where?" She criss-crossed her eyes once more, pretending to search for a mark. She couldn't stop smiling, she felt so happy. Gippal then raised his right hand, pushed back her bangs, and placed it under her chin, raising her face closer to his.
"Right here..." He whispered then placed his lips over hers. The second he did it Rikku felt as if he had stole her breath away and her knees lost its support. Automatically, Rikku wrapped her arms around his neck and dug deeper into him, wanting more and more. Rikku's heart was beating at an amazing speed as she felt Gippal's respond the same way. Gippal gripped Rikku more tightly and it turned her on even more. She loved the feeling of his lips as she felt his tongue slide across the lining of hers and then fooled around inside of her. This was Rikku's first kiss and it was everything she hoped it to be except a hundred times better. Their tongues moved in perfect rhythm and Rikku let out a little grin. This kiss was lasting forever, and she didn't want it to stop. She finally had Gippal in her arms and she never wanted him to stop holding her. Then, as both of them felt as if their lungs were about to collapse, they slowed down to gentle sweet kisses. For the finale, Rikku bit the bottom of Gippal's lip for one last time as they separated their faces.
Both Rikku and Gippal stood there, staring at each other, inhaling as much air as they could've in replacement for the air they both lost in the tongue tango. Rikku then placed her head on his armor-covered chest and wrapped her arms around his lower back. Rikku was small compared to Gippal, but they seemed to fit so perfectly. Rikku felt Gippal's hand finger through her rustled hair and his breath flow heavily over her neck. She felt so good, knowing that Gippal wanted her. After all that they've been through, she had no doubts. She was really starting to believe she was in love with heartbreaker Gippal, and maybe, just maybe he loved her just as much back. It didn't matter to her now; she didn't want to think about that. As long as he was here in her arms, embracing her and making her feel like the most luckiest girl in the world, that was all that mattered. Being in Gippal's arms felt better than anywhere else Rikku had been. It was like a dream come true.
"What took you so long to finally kiss me?" Rikku asked Gippal, lifting her head off his chest. She was curious about the wait that occurred before he finally made a move. Gippal looked at her and then smirked.
"It's all in the game of love, Baby." He responded a whiles later. Rikku's breath was cut off when she heard him say the word 'love.' But then there was a hint of insecurity in his voice. Was there something he was hiding from her? The tone scared her. He then asked her, "Shall we head back?"
"Mm hmm! We gotta start packing for our trip." Said Rikku, worried about Brother actually leaving her. She turned around and headed towards the ladder. Rikku then felt Gippal's eyes burn into her body with want. Once Rikku reached the ladder, Rikku flipped her hair and turned to face Gippal, who was walking towards her with the biggest smile. "Oh, and Gippal." Said Rikku as she pulled Gippal closer to her by his trousers and whispered into his ear.
"If you're so into games..." She dropped her sulky soft voice and returned it to normal mode, "Let's see you beat me down this ladder!" Rikku quickly flung herself down the ladder and reached the bottom way before Gippal had the chance to catch up with her. When Gippal finally reached the bottom, Rikku jumped on him and flung her legs around his waist, pressing her nose on his.
"E feh." (I win.) She said as she watched him smile. She cancelled his smile with a kiss that flushed all her heart into his hands. She then told him in between their kiss, "You owe me a prize..."
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Author's Notes: There you go guys! :p THEY KISSED! Hehe, well... this wasn't a big update.. but I hope you still liked it and continue to read my story when the other chapters come out. And if you thought that was action -- whew wee! There's going to be plenty more, good and bad :/ sorry to say. But you don't know what's going to happen, so keep on reading if you want to find out! Much 3 love!
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