Chapter 3: Al Bhed Actress

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A/N: ElusiveFoxFire – glad I made u laugh. I thought I may ad a lil humour at some point. Also I hope it isn't TOO ridiculous.

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It's Easier Than It Looks

I return to the bridge after a couple of hours, and stand near Rikku. She turns to look at me, and then her arms encircle my waist as she rests her head sideways on my chest. I hesitantly place my arms around her, and relax into the hug, as if she washes away my anger, which technically she does, because I was a little angry at him being so dumb, and for her previous outburst of 'we have to sleep in the same bed'.

I'm not one for emotions, but there's something about Rikku that you just can't say no to.

I notice Gippal watching from the corner of his eye. I'm unsure of what to do next, so I just turn, gently rubbing Rikku's back. My cheeks burn slightly, as this isn't my usual self, and it makes me uncomfortable, as I whisper it into Rikku's ear. She turns to look at me reassuringly and I smile softly at her, reassured she knows I'm doing ok, and so the acting begins.

"Rikku…" I whisper, loud enough for Gippal to hear. I decide to speak Al Bhed to her, hoping to hear the thick accent whisper back into my ears. "Lusa du sa pat duhekrd, E seccet oui mycd hekrd." I say it low and I guess, huskily, and she shivers in my arms. A genuine shiver as my breath grazes her ears. I hope she plays along as I maintain my close proximity.

"Paine, E tuh'd ghuq…" Rikku leans back slightly as I lean onto a part of the bridge wall that jutted out, and it made me smile genuinely at the fact that she was playing along, unfazed by my acting skills. I had to admire myself; it was a lot of fun.

"Bmayca pepo, E naymmo seccet oui." I find myself automatically pulling her closer, resting my arms around her waist. Well, her respect points will drop severely if I get barricaded with laughing and teasing.

"Fryd epui…?" Rikku almost purred it into my ear, and I shiver uncontrollably. I smile at her confidently, and kiss her cheek in between words. Ok, so this IS pretty easy, after all the time we spent getting used to it before he came on board.

"Ra'c y pek puo, ra lyh cdyht ed. Pid E lyh'd ev oui'na hud fedr sa duhekrd…" Rikku places her arms around my neck, straddling my legs carefully. We send each other a little wink, to know we're ok with each other. Her points just went up to sixty, because she was being nice enough to think about how comfortable I would be.

"Famm…" I rest my head in the crook of her neck, noticing how she actually does smell nice, and how soft her skin is. Since when do I notice that?

"E haat so meddma dreav fedr sa." She runs a hand through my hair and my lips curve into a smile in her neck, as I wonder whether to kiss her neck repeatedly. My idea and conscious thoughts collide as I debate whether to risk embarrassment or not.

"Ug, pid paryja duhekrd." Just as she gives in, my mind made itself up, and I begin to kiss her neck softly. I move up along her jaw line before I face her, making contact between her eyes and mine. I guess I never noticed how true the saying 'your eyes are the windows to your soul' is, until I looked into those emerald eyes, seeing admiration and comfort. Does she admire me for this?

"Mega ramm E femm!" I grin cheekily. She snaps at my mouth, causing me to move backwards to avoid it and then looks at me with a serious look. I wasn't exactly expecting that.

"Oui femm, un amca E fuh't keja eh hawd desa." She places her hands on her hips and I just sit, looking up at her, playing the game, as it were. The smile is still playing on my lips.

"Ug, oui feh." I roll my eyes in mock defeat, as she grins in success.

"Oui'na cu lida frah oui keja eh." I smile, before standing up, and she carefully gets up also. I give her a quick kiss on the cheek, before turning to leave.

"Tuh'd lymm sa lida." I turn back, give her another hug and kiss on the cheek before leaving for the deck to train.

Rikku joined me later on the deck and I send her a genuine smile.

"You were incredible back there." She tells me, as I place my sword back in my box.

"I told you I was a good actress." I reply, the monotone in my voice had returned since then, and I felt more relaxed.

"I got you something." I look up, interested in why this little thief is bestowing faith and kindness into me. And then she holds out a bag. I take it and look inside it. Inside are two items, and black tank top, and a really expensive leather jacket. I open my eyes in shock. "Just to say thanks, for doing this. I know you don't usually display emotion, so thanks."

"Err, you're welcome." I stutter. I watch her turn to leave and I reach out, holding her arm. Before I realise what I'm doing, my hand has gripped hers and I've turned her around. "You can make me do anything, anytime." And with that, I give her a very light kiss on her forehead, before I smile at her. She smiles and then turns to leave, and I watch her, before I look at the bag again. "Thanks" I whisper.

Even if she can't hear me, she knows I'm thankful.

Al Bhed translations------------------

Come to my bed tonight, I missed you last night – Lusa du sa pat duhekrd, E seccet oui mycd hekrd

Paine, I don't know… - Paine, E tuh'd ghuq…

Please baby, I really missed you. – Bmayca pepo, E naymmo seccet oui.

What about…? – Fryd epui…

He's a big boy, he can stand it. But I can't if you're not with me tonight… –Ra'c y pek puo, ra lyh cdyht ed. Pid E lyh'd ev oui'na hud fedr sa duhekrd…

Well…- Famm…

I need my little thief with me. – E haat so meddma dreav fedr sa.

Ok, but behave tonight – Ug, pid paryja duhekrd

Like hell I will – Mega ramm E femm

You will, or else I won't give in next time – Oui femm, un amca E fuh't keja eh hawd desa

Ok, you win – Ug, oui feh

You're so cute when you give in – Oui'na cu lida frah oui keja eh

Don't call me cute – Tuh'd lymm sa lida