Sorry it took forever. Track, school, graduation… etc.

Enjoy!

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His response startled her. Yes, she thought, that's what I wanted. I couldn't word it right. But what does he mean by 'most of it'? She was confused, excited, and wanted to know what he meant. Her anxiety built up, and was taking over her senses. Her sense of adventure and excitement took over her rational thinking. She blurted out her thoughts, much as her younger Al Bhed cousin does. "Wha-…um… well, what exactly do you mean by that?" Her eyes and body showed her impatience, her urge to know.

The man stood up, gently and dramatically wrapping his bare arms around her and feeling her heart race as his bare chest covered hers. He didn't move, he just stayed there and hugged her. It was romantic, and it touched Yuna. He really does love me, she thought. She moved her arms, hesitantly, and wrapped them around his back. His skin felt so warm, and she felt him shudder from her cold hands. She giggled, and he laughed with her. It lightened the mood, and distracted the lovers from the impending fate. Tidus closed his eyes and gently placed his head on her shoulders and rested there. Yuna did the same, and felt his beating heart. Its rhythmic beating soothed Yuna and washed away all apprehension and fear. This seemed so perfect- so right. It was perfect love, and they never wanted it to end.

He cradled her, and they swayed, dancing to an unknown hymn only two star struck lovers can hear. The beautiful song was made from everything: the pumping heart, a soft whisper, the shuffle of feet, the twinkling of light, the movement of hands, the waft of hair, the bond of love. These compromised their ballad, their elegant gift of compassion to another. A gift so special- so individualized- so sacred, that it can only be received once, and once received never forgotten. It was a song of intimacy; one that love can only create and once sung, fosters new and greater love.

He looked into her eyes and took a deep breath. "Yuna, what I meant, its…" he trailed off, searching for the right words to completely express his feelings. "I want you- I love you! Since I first saw your beautiful face, magnificent body, I knew I loved you. And I wanted to see you, your body." He blushed, slightly embarrassed by the truth. "And I wanted you to know, I want to be with you, and to be always connected even after I go… I love you, Yuna, and this is out of love." He waited, searching for a response. A favorable one, he hoped.

Yuna was speechless. She felt the same, longing to be with him, to see his body, to feel it. She wanted to know him, to become apart of him. She whispered, "Yes." A smile slid across his face, although he tried to hide it. He slackened his hug and stepped back.

He thought for a second, and looked again into her eyes. His mind told him one thing, Yes, this is right. It's okay.

He wrapped his arms, tentatively as he was still unsure of his actions, and placed them around Yuna's sash. He fingered for the knot and untied it. Gently, he slipped the pure white silk sash off of her back. He played with it and let it drop to the floor. Yuna began to open her mouth- to say something, but Tidus hushed her. She began to feel unsure, but trusted his judgment.

Tidus was swarmed with a fury of emotions: love, fear, apprehension, anxiety, righteousness, and pleasure. He craved Yuna now, needed her. He needed to feel her, to touch those lips yet again, to feel the warmth of her body. He wrapped around her again, to satisfy his cravings. He felt her warmth, and he felt her skin tingle as her brushed it. It made him feel so wonderful; it made him complete. The pleasure surged inside him, and then bursted. He found those lips yet again. He caressed them with his own, indulging in the satisfaction it gave him. He knew what he was doing was right- it had to be. It felt so good, and it made him feel better. Could something that pleases be wrong?

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The morning came, and the sun cast down beautiful rays of sunlight to awaken a sleepy Spira. The light drifted down, slow and beautiful as a feather, and landed upon the summoner and her guardian. Tiduswoke first, waking up from the shine of the sun directly on him. He was dazzled, and confused, and felt a strong sense of peace and contentment. He felt love. He felt his messy and bed-hedded hair and ruffled it, trying to make it look neater.

He looked at the body next to him, Yuna. He saw her naked body, perfection in human form. He saw her chest move up and down as she breathed and he saw her elegant arms and legs.

He then looked at himself, a little surprised to find himself naked, too. But the shock wore off instantly and he smiled yet again as he did so many times the previous night. He stood up, slowly to not wake Yuna, and looked for his outfit. He found his boxers, and put them on. He looked and found his shorts and slipped those on, too. He then looked for his yellow vest, and unable to find it, gave up and went back to his sleeping angel.

As she approached he saw that Yuna, too, was starting to wake up. She looked dazed by her unexplained sleeping place and her naked body. Her first instinct was to cover her chest, and she did so by smushing her legs up against it. She slowly brought her eyes level to Tidus, and at that moment, both man and woman's eyes sparkled. Yuna moved her head slightly and smiled.

"Good morning sunshine," Tidus said as he helped Yuna up. He caressed her sides again and gently kissed her neck. Yuna laughed and hugged him. Tidus wrapped his arms around her and rubbed them up and down her back, as if to soothe a weary soul. Yuna let go of the embrace and walked over to clothes. She slipped on her normal summoner attire and walked over to Tidus. Her eyes were swelling and puffy, as if she was about to cry.

Tidus, too, seemed taken back by a past emotion or memory. He was saddened and hugged Yuna, never to let her go.

"Yuna, I love you! I will forever! Never forget me!" Yuna fought back tears as he spoke his final words. Yuna continued to dam her tears up. They both were determined not to cry. They continued to stand there, to embrace. They wanted their final moments to be as memorable and loving as possible.

Yuna looked up once more to gaze unto his diamond-blue eyes. As she did, she saw them twinkle, and then, Tidus' whole body began to slightly illuminate. Little spheres of red, green, yellow, and blue shot in and out of Tidus cascading Yuna in a light and color show. Yuna looked down, glancing at her and Tidus' feet and at the floor. Tidus put one hand on her shoulder and used the other to pick up her chin. "Yuna, this is my goodbye. Live a wonderful life, and don't let regret burden you." He kissed her on her lips, keeping it there for as long as he could. Yuna welcomely accepted his farewell kiss and closed her eyes. When she opened them, Tidus was gone. Her dam broke.

And the tears began to fall down.