Disclaimer: I don't own any characters or anything involving the Final Fantasy Series.
A/N: Last chapter was rushed, so I tried to make this one better, and funnier…I hope. I realized TxY weren't fighting much last time, and we can't have that! So on to this chapter. And thank-you to all my reviewers, you've really encouraged me to update faster ;) Oh and to:
Terroroz- yes, that was a mistake. Thanks for pointing it out, lol, that's the problem with two characters also 'being' two other separate characters at the same time.
Shelbi- remember everything has a meaning, and if you look close enough in my stories, especially 'Just Wait For Me', you'll find little clues. But yes, I recognize that, its kinda weird I know, but it has to be that way for now.
::.Chapter Four.::
Yuna stepped out of the Rolls Royce, exhausted from the dinner. Rikku sure knew how to tire a person out, I wonder how Lenne handled her at all! Tidus seemed unfazed by the whole situation, however. Mr. and Mrs. Anizan walked ahead into the mansion, leaving Tidus and Yuna alone.
"Do you plan on moving any time soon?" Yuna asked Tidus sarcastically.
"Yeah, yeah." Tidus replied, irritated.
"Any time today would be nice."
"Will you get off my case. You've been nothing but annoying and living with you has been the hardest thing I've ever had to do."
"Oh really! I just love living with you. It has been the most wonderful experience of my life. Especially the part where you argue with me, forget you're married and start checking out Rikku- in public-, and go out partying with Gippal. I bet you even forgot you have a child!" Yuna argued back.
"So what if I was checking out Rikku, why do you care? And you said I could go clubbing with Gippal. And FYI our child's name is Naomi, I'm not that out of touch."
"I don't care if you were checking out Rikku ok, if that's what you think it was. You are married to me, unfortunately and maybe – this is just a suggestion- but maybe you should start acting like my husband!"
"I don't care about this anymore. Are you done ranting yet?" Tidus asked sarcastically.
Yuna stormed off inside, she couldn't handle his attitude; this was bound to happen sooner or later. Tidus just yawned lazily and headed in, not really caring about Yuna's complaints. Tidus never really was one to take things to heart, especially when it came to Yuna.
Upstairs he could hear the water running, Yuna was probably brushing her teeth. Starting to undress, Tidus pulled some pajama pants on, that he managed to find in the great expanse that Mr. Anizan called a dresser drawer. Relaxing on the comfortable feather bed, he flicked on the flat screen T.V, there was a Blitz game on.
Yuna came out, wearing a silky, indigo nightgown. She wasn't really comfortable wearing that in front of Tidus, she hardly even felt comfortable around him normally! Nonetheless, she was too focused on ignoring him at the moment, still angry about the argument. Seeing him laze off, watching a Blitz game got her even more steamed. How can he be so unconcerned? Doesn't he care about our current situation?
Walking briskly past him, Yuna sat on the couch situated near a beautiful balcony, the doors were slightly open, cooling her down momentarily. The cool, night breeze was so soothing against her skin. It was nights like these, that Yuna and Squall would climb up to the roof of their apartment and watch the stars when she couldn't fall asleep. Squall would always pretend he was annoyed with Yuna because of this, but she knew he enjoyed it too. Squall is so secretive, but I've known him for so long, it's as if I understand him better than any instruction manual could tell me. Even if Squall didn't show it, he really cared about his sister. Nothing could come between them, he was always there for her when she needed someone. Sometimes she thought of him as her confidante, her advisor and strength.
Tracing a pattern on the cream-colored couch with her finger, Yuna was lost in her own little world, thinking about her life. Fiddling with a loose thread on the hem of her gown, Yuna wondered how long this charade would last and sighed. Giving a fleeting glance towards Tidus she realized he had been looking at her for some time now. Sometimes I am so oblivious to things! Yuna thought, annoyed at herself.
"I'm going to bed." Yuna muttered, getting up from her resting spot, towards the bed.
Yuna unfolded the neatly placed sheets, and noticed Tidus wasn't getting up yet. She crossed her arms over her chest, today sure wasn't a good day for her, and maybe she was acting a little bitchy but Tidus wasn't helping!
"You know we can't both sleep on the same bed, right?" Yuna asked sarcastically, as if he should've known right away.
"Exactly, so what are you still doing here?" Tidus replied, spunkiness emanating from his voice.
Yuna raised a brow at this. "Oh really. So it's going to be this way, huh? You know what? Fine. I don't have to take this from you anymore. There are plenty other beds in this place."
"There are. Have fun." Tidus agreed flatly.
Yuna growled and grabbed a pillow, and proceeded towards the door, noticing Tidus had laid down, showing that he had no plans to move.
Before she could turn the knob, the door opened. Mrs. Anizan stood in the doorway, smiling.
"Oh…um, hi." Yuna said, foolishly.
"I just came by to see if you needed anything because the servants are off early tonight, so if you want anything you have to tell me now."
"Um…no, that's alright."
"What are you doing with your pillow, dear?"
"I…was just…fluffing it." Yuna giggled nervously.
"All the way over here?"
"Um…well I didn't want to wake Shuyin up." Yuna added sweetly. "The poor thing hasn't been getting much sleep and I wanted him to be comfortable."
Mrs. Anizan smiled and left, leaving Yuna to suffer from Tidus's sudden burst of chuckles.
Yuna quietly made her way towards Tidus, so as to sneak by unsuspectingly. He was busy laughing his head off anyway, so she took this time to smack the daylights out of him with her pillow.
"Hey! What do you think you're doing!" Tidus yelled, annoyed because of Yuna's sudden actions.
"Why, fluffing my pillow, sweetie."
Tidus growled, not really enjoying the taste of pillows and its escaping feathers. Pushing her away with a free hand, he feigned a scowl. Yuna just stuck her tongue out in a childish matter and went across to the other side of the bed, getting ready to lie down.
"You can at least move down." For once, Tidus agreed. They both couldn't stand each other, especially this close in proximity. They were like oil and water they just don't mix.
"And don't try anything funny, Yuna. Just because I'm hot and incredibly sexy—
"—Oh please!" Yuna interrupted and rolled her eyes.
Tidus chuckled a little to himself, he's so cocky and arrogant, and he needs to be taught a lesson! Yuna thought. Inching carefully, a little closer – Tidus didn't notice because he was facing the opposite side- Yuna shoved him off the bed, which was quite easy, because he was so close to the edge anyway. Laughing at him, and peering over the side of the bed, Yuna burst out even more because of his helpless look. He was tangled up in the bed sheets (some parts covering his head so he could barely look up) and his hair all muddled. Still clutching onto his pillow and remote, he looked so…cute? Adorable? Maybe to other girls, but for now he just looked like a fool to Yuna.
"Hey honey, you can get up now." Yuna said, still giggling a little.
"It's alright, sweetheart. I'd rather stay down here, away from you." Tidus muttered.
What? It was just a joke, I was just fooling around…I have a feeling, maybe something else is on his mind? Maybe, I'm not the only one having a bad day. Yuna asked herself thoughtfully, Tidus never acted like this, even though he was incredibly stubborn.
Yuna climbed down to where he sat on the floor, still watching the T.V as if nothing happened. Lifting a ruffled part of the sheet away from his head, Yuna looked questioningly at him, still smiling a little though. Okay, I'll admit he does look a little cute like that…just slightly though!
Slapping his back, Yuna spoke casually to him, "Whatcha doin'?"
"Just stop bothering me, Yuna."
Yuna frowned at this, "I'm just trying to be, thoughtful. Something's up and you're not telling me."
"In case you didn't notice, I'm pretty mad right now, because of this stupid 'mission' we're on. And maybe you haven't realized this yet, but you're the last person I would talk to about my personal stuff." Tidus rose and went to the washroom to brush his teeth and wash his face.
Yuna watched him, angry about what he had said. Here she was, trying to be nice to him for once- the sky would turn red, and the earth would split in two any moment now-, and he threw away her offer like nothing!
"I don't know why I even bother with you Tidus! I mean, no matter what I do I can't help but stay angry at you. And the real problem is, I can't handle it anymore but the one whose really suffering is Naomi. If we could just be her parents for a little while—
"—See Yuna, that's the problem! If you'd just kept your mouth shut, we could've stayed out of this! But no, we had to get mixed up in all of this!"
"Shutup Tidus! You have no idea why I'm doing this, do you?"
"No I don't! Would you care to fill me in?"
"Tidus, you don't know what it's like to wake up one day and realize your parents are never coming home again. They were here one day, and the next…" Yuna sighed, "And all you have left are memories. Do you want Naomi to live that way?" Yuna couldn't help it, but her voice was rising, all of her pent up anger was escaping freely now.
"Either way, I'd rather live with someone else! It's hell living with you, and it's only the first day!"
"I bet even Gippal would be a better husband and father than you!"
"Well you're in luck! He seems to be infatuated with you. I would give anything just to be with someone else, Rikku would be the better choice." Tidus added.
"Well Rikku's ready to jump all over you! I honestly don't know what women see in you! You're just an arrogant, rude, cocky, foolish, know-it-all womanizer that only looks out for a good time! "
"I'm surprised men are even attracted to you, Yuna. You'd think they'd actually want a good catch, but I guess they've lowered their standards."
"Don't flatter yourself, Tidus! You're after anything that moves and breathes!"
"Maybe, but you're definitely not on me to 'do' list. So I guess you're the very last thing before a wild goat!"
Tidus moved over to the couch Yuna was lying down on before and set up 'camp' there. There was no chance at all that those two were sleeping together, especially tonight!
Yuna chose to punch her pillow, repeatedly. Tidus gave her an annoyed but questionable look.
"Can you guess who I'm thinking of?" Yuna asked sarcastically.
At the exact same time, they both growled and turned away from each other.
With their backs facing each other, they went to sleep, hoping that this whole
incident with Dona's job and the Anizans' was some horrible, horrible nightmare.
:::The Next Morning, 3:58 a.m.:::
The door opened slightly, leaving a little line of light on the carpet. Little feet were heard, slowly creeping towards the bed.
Naomi inched her way to Yuna, shaking her slightly.
"Mommy? Mommy."
Yuna mumbled something, and yawned. Catching her with her mouth open, Naomi stuck her finger in, and poked Yuna's tongue (hehe, little kids always do that).
"Ack!" Yuna sputtered after swallowing her saliva, she was always one to get shocked easily. Naomi giggled quietly.
Yuna rubbed her eyes and looked at the little girl in front of her.
"Naomi, what're you doing up so early?"
"I couldn't sleep."
Yuna couldn't help but feel sympathetic for the girl, after all she was the same. Cradling the girl in her arms, Yuna rocked her back and forth.
"Mommy, I still can't sleep. Where's daddy?"
"Daddy's sleeping…on the couch."
"I can't sleep. I want daddy to come too."
"But—
Before Yuna could make an excuse she was pulled lightly by Naomi towards Tidus. Naomi wanted her to wake him up, apparently she couldn't sleep without her mom and dad.
Yuna whispered for him to wake up, knowing it was pointless anyway, but Naomi wouldn't give up. Best to humor her, Yuna thought.
"Hey Tidus, there are a bunch of girls here for you. And they're only wearing swim suits…" Yuna whispered so quietly so only Tidus could here.
Tidus woke up in a flash, only to give Yuna a disappointed look. Tidus was just about to complain when he saw Naomi.
"I can't sleep, daddy. Come to bed."
"But I—
Yuna went down to sit on the bed, looking at Tidus, studying his reaction, wanting him to give in. Naomi really needed her rest. Tidus groaned and picked up the sleepy girl in his arms, lying down on the bed.
With Naomi in between the two, they were forced to snuggle close. The little girl really loved the company of her parents, and she seemed a bit scared too, what 4-year-old isn't afraid of the dark?
The two fell asleep in such a position, but during the night, they didn't realize their entwined bodies close together with little Naomi safely tucked, protectively in between them.
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Meanwhile, inside the left room down the hall at 45th Boulevard and Olivier Crest, Squall smirked all of a sudden. Call it ESP but, something more was about to emerge for his sister, he could just tell…
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A/N: Like it? I tried to make the ending as original as possible and by finishing this chapter I realized that Mrs. Winterbourne the real movie that I based this fic on, is slowly drifting away, my idea anyway. So it is really only based on the movie because of the idea of TxY becoming unexpectant 'fake' parents. Maybe I stretched this chapter out, but I wanted to have some of their feelings in there and more problems to deal with, and perhaps a hint of something more? 'kay drop a review and tell me how bad/good it is.