" Hovering silently above the sleeping man, Yuna delicately pressed the tip of her index finger against his soft, frozen cheek. Trailing it down the side of his face while every so often pressing harder and harder as she formed circles around his nose, mouth, and eyes. Laughing softly when he stirred in annoyance yet refused to awaken just yet. Swapping her hand away before rolling on his side. Making her all the more tempted to annoy him again."
Hehe…" As she held the temptations to continue, Yuna gently pressed her palm against his cold, pale face. The temperatures from the night obviously having frozen him almost entirely, somewhat upset for leaving him out here to endure this but more exasperated with Lulu than anything for making him stay when he could have been warm in her arms."
" Releasing a sigh built of guilt, the former summoner gently leaned her head down towards his ghostly expression. Puckering her lips ever so slightly as she fell in closer for a kiss to awaken him, closing her eyes as she drew nearer and nearer for the connection of their lips, but the moment never came. Hurtling out from the side where the practicing Aurochs prepared for the tournament, a Blitzball cut abruptly through the air without a warning. Smacking against the ground as it bounced and brutally jolted upon Tidus's face. Making him snap his eyes suddenly open as he rolled grasping his injured nose, followed by Yuna's hysterical laughter as she clasped her hand over he mouth to contain it."
Gah!" Tidus released a gasp as he began to feel blood trickle through the cracks in his fingers, slowly edging it's way down his hand as it fell upon his lips and poured into his mouth. Filling it with a foul taste of his own blood that made him want to gag as he spat constantly to remove it. Wiping his mouth stained with red liquid upon his hand, then wiping it on his shorts before looking to Yuna."
Good morning! " The woman responded to his hateful gaze, excluding the glimmer of anger in his eyes as she forced a wide smile to comfort him. Pleased to see the faded color return to his cheeks."
Yeah…" The man answered sarcastically, slowly forcing himself to stand as he grasped the bloodstained blitz ball in his hands. Twirling it constantly on the tip of his right index finger before heaving it up into the air and swirling his body around so his foot slammed into the side with such force it looked as though it would shatter. Sending it plunging forth through the air as it smacked into the chest of the man nearest, plowing him as well to the ground with dust stirring behind him."
Well now! Aren't you the grouchy one In the morning!" Yuna exclaimed, giggling to herself as she gazed into his eyes that fixed upon her."
" Tidus moved swiftly across the ground as his hands grasped around her waist abruptly. Startling Yuna by his agility as she was heaved up into the air with ease and twirled around by a chuckling Tidus whose eyes rayed with life " Ha, I'm grouchy am I?" Tidus yelled out between his and Yuna's laughter. Bringing her down slowly as he fell into his arms once again, clutching his hands around her waist."
" Again Yuna melted in the embrace, the feel of his hands caressing her skin and coursing over her waistline making her shutter in pleasure as she gazed into his deep, blue eyes, pulling herself farther into him as she pressed her face against the center of his chest and released a sigh of satisfaction." Mmmmm…" She mumbled as her eyes closed and gave a soft, warm smile."
----------------- Inside of Lulu and Wakka's hut
I can't remember Yuna ever being this happy before ya?" Came Wakka's voice as he watched the two hold each other where the fire once blazed. A soft smile forming upon his face as he watched Yuna's expression, so cute and happy." I think they really love each other ya know?" He claimed once more, as he veered his head to Lulu whom stood holding Vidina in her arms beside him, her too watching with a soft smile."
Perhaps.." Came the voice usually so cold and bitter now soft and sweet, looking to her son with a small laugh as a thought crossed her mind." Wakka….. Maybe you and Tidus should go now…" She suggested with a hint of beneficence as she tilted her head slightly." I have something I would like to discuss with Yuna…
Eh?" Wakka gasped in surprise to the kindness she was showing at this particular moment, usually hostile towards all when such affection is shown with others." Alright, We'll go ya?" He gave a nod, rubbing the back of his head once again like he did the night before, and with a peck on the cheek, swaggered out the door and into the sunlight."
Hey Tidus!" He bellowed out as he approached." Me and you gotta do some patrolling ya? Lu's insisting we do it now brudda!
" Tidus and Yuna slowly pulled away from each other, a hint of hesitation glimmering in their eyes as they both twisted their heads to the sauntering Blitzer. Giving a sigh in perfect union as their arms dropped to their sides."
Aw come on ya?" Laughed the man as he placed his hands on both their shoulders." There is plenty of time for cuddling stuff later! You two have ya whole life ahead of you ya? No reason you can't wait a little longer ya know?
Yeah yeah!" Tidus scoffed as he looked to Yuna who gazed back with saddened eyes, trying to hide them with a smile obviously forced." I'll be back as soon as I can alright?
Ha!" She found herself laughing as she placed her hands together again and smiled wider." You two have fun! I'll be waiting for you!
Oh Yuna!" Wakka laughed as he slapped himself on the forehead." I almost forgot, Lu wants to talk to you ya? Suggest you get in there while she is in a good mood.
Got you!" She jumped, nodding to Tidus as she gave a small wink and laughed before dashing off for the house."
" Tidus watched carefully with every move her body made as she bounded for the open hut, her echoing laughter pounding his mind as her feet slapped against the moistened ground from the mist of last night, finding himself somewhat aroused by how she moved, until he noticed how awkward Wakka had been staring at him." W-what?
" Wakka could only laugh, as he put his arms across his chest and shook his head." You seriously gotta stay focused brudda. Staring at Yuna's butt all day isn't gonna get our patrolling done ya?
H-hey!" He stuttered slapping the air with his hands frantically." I-I wasn't staring! I uh, I was just…
" Wakka bellowed a massive laughter, giving off multiple nods as he turned his back to face the exit." Yeah, yeah. Let's get goin!
Right on!" He exclaimed as his arms jolted behind his head, giving off a wide smile before beginning to walk, following closely behind Wakka and giving a final glance back to the hut."
----------------------Inside the Hut
Yuna…" Came Lulu as the two sat silently at the table, Lulu's gaze peering at nothing in the room other than her."
Yes?" Yuna responded with her head tilted in confusion as to why she was summoned to her hut."
I want to talk to you…" The black mage noted as her eyes looked down to the table." It's concerning Tidus….
What about him?" The woman asked with curiosity, placing her hands together atop the cloth shielding the carved furniture."
I understand how happy you are…." She began." Now that he has returned. I believe me I am happy that you are happy." She forced a smile." But, have you taken into mind what might happen if he fades again… You have endured 2 years without him, and now… that your love has been expressed, your closer than you have ever been.
" Yuna blushed to the comment, shifting her blue and green orbs to the cloth supporting her hands with comfort." Yes, we are.
Which his why.." Lulu gave a final sigh." I don't think you should be with him.
" Her eyes shot up to the words. Wide with fear and disbelief to hearing that sentence come from someone so close." What! How can you say that Lulu! I love him!
Yuna calm down!" Her eyes grew stern." If he fades away again what will you do! Can you bare that with love like this? Now that you know he feels the same if not stronger!
He won't leave me again!" Yuna slammed her palm against the table, scooting her chair back as she heaved her body up in anger." He won't!
How can you be sure about that!!" Lu was beginning to grow impatient with her." Can't you understand that I don't want you to be like you was again! Depressed, always baring a forced smile on your face! You need to find a man how won't fade, who is made of flesh and bone, not air and imagination!
" Yuna had enough. With a scream of hatred and teary eyes the woman lifted her hands up from the table, and with exasperation stormed out from the hut before stopping at the doorway as she turned to her head. " I love Tidus, and If you want me to be happy don't tell me who to be with… a dream or not…. He is my dream now…. And I'll dream for eternity… He will never leave me again…" With her words spoken, which struck Lulu like a thousand knives, she slowly walked away."
------------------ Back on Patrol
" Tidus and Wakka walked quietly beneath the beaming sun as their feet padded silently against the sand, the cool, gentle breeze rolling off the waves slapping the shore as their bodies became engulfed in a draft of soothing air. Relaxing their bodies tense from silence, hadn't sad nothing since their patrol began."
" Tidus seemed somewhat annoyed by the silence Wakka was giving him, no matter how hard he glared the man never returning the stare or responding to it at all, acting as though he didn't know it had been flashed yet obviously acknowledged it when he sped his pace. Trying to go about without having to speak. Tidus had it."
Ok Wakka!" He stopped as his foot slammed against the sand." Tell me the real reason for having brought me out here, you haven't even been looking for fiends so this isn't a patrol!
" The man sighed, halting his movements all the same as his eyes shut and his right hand gently rubbed his hand." Lu wanted me to talk to you ya know?
About what?" He was becoming calm, pleased he had decided to answer him."
Well…" He hesitated." It's about you and Yuna ya? She thinks you shouldn't see her anymore…
" The man's eyes shot open in surprise to these words, stumbling back in shock as he become lost for anything to say."
She says…." A sigh escaped from his lips as he looked to the morning sky." She thinks ya gonna fade away again….. And leave Yuna hurt ya? Like ya did last time…
" Tidus understood. Recalling the moment before he had jumped off the airship, the day he had faded away, the day that took place 2 long years ago." But… I…
You can't be certain ya?" Wakka finished." You can't promise her you won't fade away again brudda. If you love her, maybe you shouldn't put her through so much worry ya?
Well what do you want me to do?!" Tidus yelled finally having lost his temper." Do you want me to lie and say I won't fade away again!
That would help ya?" Wakka couldn't really believe he had just said that." Well… Uh…. I mean…. Uh…At least offer some reassurance ya?
You actually want me to lie!!!" Tidus released a massive roar, placing his palm against his forehead before sighing." Listen Wakka…. I….. I can't promise Yunas I'll always be her…. But as long as I am, I can still promise to always make her happy!
" Wakka only watched him silently, as a cold wind spread upon them for the north. Cloaking their bodies in a soothing breeze that faded after moments of bristling their hair in it's constant guts, and then Wakka smiled widely."
Works for me ya!" Came his voice that shattered the silence. Slapping him hardly on the back with an approving laughter." With attitude like that there's no reason you and Yuna shouldn't be together ya?" And with that, the hostile, enraged expression placed upon Tidus's face diminished, replaced by a heart-warming smile."