Some good stuff happens in this chapter. I'm not telling what it is though. XD
Tabi-chan
Free Me
By: Tabi-chan
The next day I was pretty tired. I stayed up real late last night in front of the mirror practicing what I could say around Tidus. The school day went by fast. In first block I could only think about what Rikku said. What if Tidus was the same way Wakka was? What is he hated the Al bhed? Would he automatically hate me?
What if it was a mistake to like him? Am I just wasting my time? I looked over at Lulu and Paine. Tidus was dating Lulu. Is it serious? I wonder who far they have ever gone. What if they have gone all the way? Tidus isn't pure. Or what if he has done it with more than one girl? Like it was some sort of game. Tampering with the emotion of girl who think he actually cares. And what would happen if I end up being a victim of this inhumane resolution.
I sighed when the bell rang. Then, stood and headed to my locker. I shut the door and went to class. My stomach had an unusual feeling to it? I had butterflies bad. When I entered the room I went to my group. Wakka was there, but Tidus wasn't.
"Hey, How's it going, ya?" he said.
"Ok, I guess. What's Tidus?"
"Um, I don't know. I think I saw him earlier, but I'm not sure. This school is so big."
Wakka took his seat and so did I. I sat in Tidus's seat and laid my book down infront of me. I really wanted to ask Wakka about Tidus, but I didn't want him to figure that I liked him. It wouldn't be hard to figure out either.
"Um, Wakka, Are Tidus and Lulu dating? They act so close." He nodded, "Ya, they have been dating for about two years now. Lulu can be a bitch at times, but she's not that bad, ya."
The way Wakka talked about Lulu, it sounded like he liked her. I didn't ask though. The class went by extremely slow and Wakka wouldn't shut up. I tried to stay off the subject of the Al Bhed, but it was like he insisted on it.
"There are some Al Bhed here, and they're easy to point out. Like this one al bhed girl that way hitting on Lulu," he said, "she was watching her change in the locker room." I knew who he was talking about. "She has long blonde hair and always keeps it in a ponytail." He was talking about... "Her name is Rikku."
I knew it, the bastard is talking about my cousin. He looked at me, I guess waiting for a reply, but I didn't answer. He shrugged and started talking about blitzball. I don't see why Tidus is friends with this guy, he's rude, racist, and annoying. As the red head continued to talk, I just nodded my head as if I was listening.
After school I stayed after for tutoring. I was having trouble in chemistry. Afterwards, I walked home. I past all the places Rikku had pointed out. I went into a small café and bought a drink. I exited, sucking on the straw. I continued home. Then again, as I passed the temple, it caught my eye. I stopped in my tracks. I'm not sure what is it, but for some reason I wanted to go inside.
Without a second thought, I wandered onto the premises. I could feel the large rocks under my feet. I tripped over some. The temple was bigger than I thought it would. In fact, it was huge. The faded symbols carved into the wall. Vines tracing the pillars and up the side of the walls and hang down from the roof. In a gothic kinda way it was beautiful. It reminded me a lot of home, and Besaid. I grinned and approached the door.
The door was already slightly cracked. With a hard push, the door opened, a little at a time. The door was rusted badly, so it creaked a lot. Dust fluttered into the air as I entered. The room was huge. I stood in awe. "Wow," I said with a sigh.
I began walking around the enormous room. There were statues of past summoners. There were late under them that said there names. One was a man that was holding a sword. The plate read "Lord Zaon" Beside him was a woman with long hair. She was wearing a real skimpy outfit. I wiped away the dust and read the name. "Lady Yunalesca" I know that name.
My father named me after her. I smiled and did the Yevon prayer. I giggled and started to head deeper into the room. Pyrflies swarmed the place. It was very dark. I eyed the walls. The symbol that was carved on the outside of the temple was also all over the walls. I entered another room, it was a little smaller then the first one. I didn't see what was so freaky about the place, I thought it was kinda cool. It reminded me a lot of home.
After a while I started to head back. I came back to the first room I was in and approached the door. Something didn't feel right. It felt like something was there. I wasn't sure what it was. Like an errie feeling. Two hand smacked down onto my shoulder.
"BOO!" screamed a famillar voice.
I screamed at the top of my lungs, collapsing onto the ground. I looked up as I heard the voice chuckle in a sinister way. I met the eyes of a blue eyed stranger. My heart way pounding fast, slowly rising to my throat. I was breathing hard.
The voice was kinda breathtaking actually. The figure stepped closer and then was hit by a stream of light that was coming through a hole in the ceiling. It was Tidus. He had an evil grin on his face. "Did I scare you?" he asked with a chuckle. I crouched down and got real close to me. Before I could answer, he spoke, "What are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the very same question. You scared the shit out of me!" I said in an almost shouting tone
He just chuckled, "Yuna, right?"
"Huh?"
"Your name is Yuna, right? I'm bad with names," Tidus said, scratching his neck. "Here let me help you," he stood and held out his hand. I sighed and grasped hold of his hand and he pulled me up.
His hands were so warm and surprisingly soft. I stared at him afterwards. He was so beautiful. His ocean blue eyes glittered. I felt like I could melt. He smile and blushed a little, "What?" he asked. I sighed a little. "Nothing."
The blonde walked to the door and exited. He pulled a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket and put one in his mouth and lit it. He exhaled and looked back at me. "Um, do you want one?"
"Naw." I replied.
He teased, "What's wrong, scared you'll get addicted?"
With a smile, I nodded, "Well, I've had so much go wrong, the last thing I need is an addiction."
He replied, "Um, so, what brings you to Zanderkand?"
"My mother died last month," I whispered. He sighed and swore under his breath, "Damn, I'm sor--" I cut him off, "Don't be sorry." I said placing my fingers on his lips.
"Ok, I just..." he trailed off. "Every since I was little, people have felt sorry for me because of the death of my father." Tears began to form in my eyes and trail down my cheeks. I walked back inside, trying to hide my tears from him, but Tidus followed me. I covered my eyes and tried my best to dry them, but more tears came. I looked at Tidus. He had a confused look in his face. "You must have really been through something," he said.
He did a sweet smile and wiped away some of my tears. "Look, Yuna, calm down. Everything'll be ok."
He leaned down and captured my lips in a sweet passionate kiss. Tidus rested his hand on my shoulder and pressed a little harder against my lips, stroking my cheek with his other hand. He broke away and looked at me, "Do you promise to stop crying?" I couldn't say anything. I wasn't sure whether to be happy or be mad.
After all he is seeing Lulu. Even though I can't stand the girl, I wasn't going to take her man like that. It was wrong, then again, it felt... right?
"You know, you have the prettiest eyes I have ever seen. Are they contacts?" he asked.
Since he caught me off guard I stammered at first, "Uh, wh--um, thanks. And no, they are natural. I'm half al bhe--," I stopped myself before I could finish. I wiped away remaining tears and looked away. "Al bhed!" he almost shouted. Since I couldn't deny it I just confessed.
"Yes," I sighed, "my mother was and al bhed. Do you... hate al bhed?"
He chuckled slightly and shook his head, "If you are asking if I am like Wakka, then no. I used to have some al bhed friends." I smiled. "I know," I said, "you used to be friends with Buddy and Brother."
"Yeah," he cocked his head, "how did you know?"
"Because they are my cousins. Him and Rikku, and I am living with them."
"That's awesome, maybe I'll come by to see you sometime... or something."
A smile came onto my face. I nodded and sighed again, "Um, I need to get home. It's getting late." I said, starting to walk off. I exited the building and began to walk off the premises. I stumbles on some more rocks. Pyrflies became to glow brightly since it was getting darker. It was beautiful actually. The glow of the flies, the mixture of the sky, reds and pinks. It looked like an explosion of beauty.
As I neared the road I heard a whistle. I stopped for a second, then kept going. Then, I heard it again. I turned and saw Tidus standing in the door way of the temple. He waved and whistled again. I turned and walked back and he paced to me. He stammered a bit then asked if he could walk me home. I wasn't quite sure, but since I thought of the fact Lulu or Wakka could have seen us, but what the heck. I might get lost.
"Sure," I replied.
When we called I noticed he was getting close to me. I looked down and watched his arm swing. When the time was right I took my chance and grasped hold of his hand. He looked at me. I blushed and tried to pulled away, but he grasped back. His hands were hot. I could feel the heat. When we got to the apartment I looked at him. This relationship was moving way to fast and he still had a girlfriend. She was a bitch, but still his girlfriend.
"Tidus, I," I was cut off. His lips pressed against mine. They were hot and soft. My eyes closed and I kissed back. I smiled and pulled away. "Tidus," I began, "You are with Lulu. There no way I'll take whatever you have with her away from you. I can't stand her, but I know it's wrong. Please don't make this difficult for me."
He nodded and said goodnight. I entered the house and saw Brother, Buddy, and Cid sitting there waiting for me. All of their arms crossed and brows bent. I knew I was in for it. My smile was instantly wiped away. "Where have you been?" asked Cid. His voice was a little slurred and he sounded mad.
I bit my lip and opened my mouth to answer, but my words were scrambled. "You see, I stayed after for tutoring and-" Cid cut he off. The other left when his voice got higher. "Don't lie to me, girl!" he approached me and pushed me against the door. I could smell the alcohol on his breath, "But I'm not!" He hit me. Not a slap. He literally punched me. When he let me go I collapsed on the floor. My face was cut from the two rings he was wearing.
Tears poured from me eyes. He screamed, "Don't you ever show up after nine o'clock again!"
After that he marched into his room and slammed the door, knocking a picture off the wall. I put my hand onto the wound and winced. I looked at my fingers, they were covered in blood and tears. I stood and walked into the bathroom and shut the door, locking it. I sat against the wall and cried. The blood still poured from my wound, but I didn't care.
There was I knock at the door. I looked at the door and waited for a voice. "Yunie?" I heard Rikku's voice. I sniffed and leaned and opened the door. Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped when she saw me. "Oh, gods. What happened?" she asked. I told her and she winced. She shut the door and helped me up.
"He hit me," I said.
"Obviously," she replied, "why?"
"All I said was I wasn't lying and he hit me."
"I see your mistake. You talked back," she walked to the closet and get the stuff to clean my wounds, "You never talk back, let him yell and go away, explain the next morning when he is tired and sober." I nodded and sat on the toilet and let her clean the cuts.
"Why did you leave? Why didn't you stay?" I asked.
"Number one rule: When in a fight, others aren't in sight." I winced at a touch. I nodded, "That's gonna swell, honey" she said, "I'll get some ice." I nodded and went into my room, waiting for her to come back.
After a minute Rikku opened the door. I changed for bed and she handed the ice covered in a wash cloth. I pressed it against the bandage and sighed. "Today was some day."
She nodded and the room fell silent, but not for long. "Why were you late?" she finally asked.
"Well, tutoring lasted until five thirty and after that I went to the old temple to look around." I said.
"You were at the temple for four hours!"
"I wasn't the only one there," he eyes widened, "not like that! Tidus was there and we started talking and I lost track of time and he walked me home and stuff."
"Stuff?" she asked, crossing her arms.
"He," I began, "kissed me."
She gasped and covered her mouth. "Are you serious! Wow! That is so cool. Did he break up with Lulu? She was acting bitchier today." I shook my head and told her everything. She said I did the right thing when I told him not do try something when he has a girlfriend. But I can't help, but love him. When we kissed I was in paradise.
Haha, how was that? Angsty, eh?
Tabi-chan
Next chapter coming soon.
