A/N: Hayyy well this took me forever to do! Lol it freakishly longg to update.. well im back.. and this is freakishly long… 10 pages typed! That insane.. im gonna count how many pages it was written.. hold on..17 pages written out! That's outrageous! O man! Well I really hope you guys like it! I also didn't proofread soo.. it might not make sense.. so I apologize in advance..

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I Promise

The next four period flew by and finally it was time for lunch. As Kerri, Wakka, and Baralai were walking to the cafeteria Baralai was telling Kerri about the macina war of 1023. Wakka rolled his eyes and said, "No one really cars, ya? It happened 1000 years ago."

Kerri looked at Wakka and said, in a matter-of-fact tone, "If you don't know your history you are doomed to repeat it."

Baralai smiled and continued talking to Kerri until they reached the cafeteria, where Wakka had had just about enough of Baralai's speech. Wakka picked up Kerri and started carrying her to the cafeteria.

"Ah! Put me down, Wakka!" Kerri screamed at him while hitting him in the back.

Wakka then turned to Baralai and said, "Well, Baralai, I'd love to hear everything else, well, no, I wouldn't, so I'll see ya!"

As Wakka turned and walked into the cafeteria Kerri rolled her and eyes and waved bye to Baralai who rolled his eyes too and waved back.

Kerri then started punching and kicking Wakka again while screaming, "Put me down this instant! This is so ridiculous. Ugh, Wakka, put me down! Now! Wak-ahh!"

She was plopped into a chair beside Gippal. He turned and looked at her then smirked and said, " Most girls just ask to have their books carried to class."

Kerri ignored him and turned to Paine and said, "Hey Paine, how was your day?"

"Fine."

"Yuna, Tidus? How was your day?" Kerri asked.

Yuna smiled and said, "Peachy."

"Alright, yours?" Tidus said.

Kerri smiled and said, "It's been lovely. Thanks for asking!"

Gippal tapped her, "Are you ignoring me."

She didn't respond, FYI she was ignoring him.

Wakka then turned to Kerri and said, "Are you really mad at me?"

Kerri made a face like she was thinking really hard then she said, "Nah, I was never really mad to begin with."

"So your not mad at me either?" Gippal asked with a hopeful gleam in his eye.

"I never said that," Kerri answered.

Gippal's mouth dropped, "What?"

Kerri smirked He is so gullible. "Ignoring you."

Gippal started poking her, 'Are you really ignoring me?"

"Yes."

"Ha! You answered me! You aren't ignoring me!" Gippal said triumphantly.

Kerri turned to him and said, "How can I with you poking me? How would you like it if I poked you?" Kerri smiled and started poking Gippal repeatedly.

Yuna laughed and Tidus said, "You two fight like an old married couple."

Yuna stopped laughing and said, "Yea it's kind of cute."

Gippal put his arms around Kerri and pulled her into a hug and said, "Aww sweetie, they think we're cute."

Kerri blushed, but covered it up by pushing him off of her.

"What's the matter, Ker? Don't like affection?" Gippal questioned.

She could feel the heat in her face turn it red from embarrassment. "Not from you," she responded.

Wakka then put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Yea, she likes it from me!"

Kerri pushed his arms off of him and said, "Not quite."

"Com'on guys, leave her alone," Tidus said.

Kerri smiled and said, "Thank You, Tidus!"

Tidus smirked and continued to say, "You both know she likes it from me!"

Oh my God "Wow… just wow…" Kerri said. "…So changing subjects…"

"Yea, this weekend, yours seems to be packed full of fun," Tidus said.

Yuna smiled and said, "Really? Kerri that's so nice, what are you doing?"

"Well Friday, as you know, I'm going to the Blitz game with Tidus, Gippal, and Wakka. Saturday Gippal takings me out, because of the 'Treaty of Pain' – don't ask. And …" Kerri lowered her voice and said, "SundayI'mgoingtomasswithSeymour. What are you doing this weekend?"

There was a collective "what" from everyone, but Tidus who already knew.

Yuna looked flustered and she asked, "Why are you going to mass with him?"

Kerri then explained, "Well, he's been asking me out everyday since Wednesday and I felt bad and I figured mass can't be too bad. It's not like we'll be alone. You will all be there too. I just have to sit with him."

Yuna looked away from Kerri and said, "I'd rather you not…"

"I forbid it!" Gippal slammed his fist down onto the table.

Kerri gave Gippal a look of surprise, put her hands on her hips and said, "Excuse me? Gippal Sagona, I'm not sure I heard right. Did you just tell me what to do?"

"Yes he did, and I agree with him, ya!" Wakka added in.

Tidus closed his eyes. Oh no, this can be trouble.

"Do you think you guys own me or something? Because in case you didn't know- you don't. I can do what I want. I'm getting a little tired of people telling me what I can and can't do. I already have Tidus who acts like dad; I don't need another two! Thanks, but no thanks."

Before any more words could be exchanged between the three of them Tidus tried to calm them down. "Guys leave her alone. She's not going to change her mind – believe me… I've tried."

Wakka rolled his eyes and said, "Fine."

Gippal turned his head away from Kerri and said, "Whatever."

The whole table went quiet and nobody except Tidus would even look in Kerri's direction.

Tidus didn't know what to say. Oh man. I feel so bad, this is kinda my fault. I mean I knew they would be upset, but I didn't think they'd react like this. Oh man, someone please say something.

Kerri looked around the table and the broke the silence by saying, "Well, I guess its majority rules. I'm not wanted here so, I'm leaving. Sorry, Tidus."

As she was walking away she turned around one last time and choke out, "I guess my weekend just opened up." And she walked away tears forming in her eyes. I guess I'll just sit by myself. But before Kerri had to do that the bell rang and she ran out of the cafeteria in the direction of her magic class.

Tidus got up from the table and walk away not waiting for anyone, not even Yuna. I can't believe them. They don't want her to be friends with him yet they chase her away… ugh. "Idiots!" Tidus yelled out causing everyone to stare at him, but he just ignored it and kept walking.

Yuna called after Tidus, "Tidus, wait!" I didn't mean to hurt her, I'm just so disappointed and why is he getting so testy about it?

Gippal and Wakka left heading for their next class not saying anything. Gippal was lost in thought. I can't believe she's going out with that jerk… what am I saying? I'm the one being a jerk. I bet Seymour doesn't act like I do- maybe that why she likes him. DAMMIT!

Kerri reached her magic class and Lulu was in the front of the room. "Hey, Lu, where were you yesterday?"

Lulu gave her a slight smile, with a strange glint in her eyes, almost as if she was regretting something. This made Kerri uneasy and she wasn't exactly sure she was going to like Lulu reply. Kerri didn't have any more time to think about it thought, because Lulu said, "Hello, Kerri. I was placed in an advanced Magic class. That's why I wasn't in yesterday – I was being transferred from this class to that one."

Kerri looked like she was going to cry. No! If she's not here I will be stuck with Seymour! And he the one who's ruining everything for me right now!

"I'm sorry I have to go now. I'll see you around Kerri. And don't worry about Seymour – if he bothers you, tell me, and I'll Firaga his ass." Lulu smiled and walked away.

Kerri smiled slightly back and walked to her seat. Wow I don't think this could get any worse

After finishing that thought, Tromell walked in and addressed the class, "Class settle down. We have a new student, he name is Cee Leonhart."

Kerri looked up at Cee. She had short shoulder length amber colored hair that was flared out. She was rather tall, with a slender body frame. But what caught Kerri attention was she had these beautiful, soft Violet eyes.

The girl smiled and waves to the class. "Hi, I'm Cee and I come here from Balamb Garden in the Calm Lands. I came here with my brother Squall and our friend Zell Dincht."

"Well Ms. Leonhart, you can take a seat next to Ms. Muratore- Ms. Muratore can you please raise your hand?" Tromell said.

Kerri raised her hand. At least I'm not with Seymour. The girl walked over to the desk and sat down. She smiled at Kerri and said, "Hi, I'm Cee."

Kerri smiled back and said, "I'm Kerri, it's nice to meet you."

"What period do you have lunch," the girl questioned.

"Fifth, what about you?"

"I have it seventh but you have it with my brother and Zell," Cee answered.

"Oh, Cool. So did you make any other friends yet?" Kerri asked trying to make small talk.

"No, this is the first class I've been to. I'm a little nervous though. This is a rather large school, I think I'll get lost."

Kerri smiled and said, "I know the feeling. I haven't been here too long, either. Don't worry though it's really simple to get around."

"Thanks, well that's one friend I have at least."

"Cee, gimme your number, and we'll hang out one day," Kerri told her.

Cee smiled and took out a piece of paper and scribbled her number down on it and handed it to Kerri. After Cee gave her the number, Tromell began a lesson and explained the uses of magic. Finally the bell rang and Kerri told Cee how to get to the cafeteria and she made her way to Warrior Training.

As she was nearing the class she started dreading it. What if Tidus is mad at me? Ah! I'll have no seat! Kerri slowed her pace as she reached the training room. When she reached the door she took a deep breath and turned the doorknob. She tried to make a quiet entrance, not to draw attention to herself, but since she was trying to be discreet she walked into a desk, fell over it, and landed on the floor with a thud. Everyone turned and looked at her, but quickly returned the attention to whatever they were doing before. All except Tidus, anyway, who was staring at her. Kerri quickly got up and took a seat and hoped to God that this person was absent.

"Now, you know that's not your seat."

Kerri turned and looked at Tidus and then back down at the desk. What should I do. Is he mad.. or not?

"Ker?" Tidus waved his hand in her face.

She looked up at him, "yea?"

"Are you going to take your regular seat- or do you not like it that much?"

A feeling of relief swept over her. Oh thank God! I still have one friend! She smiled and said, "Your not mad at me?"

"Well… I still don't want you to go, but I'm going with you, so I can keep an eye on him if he tries anything."

Kerri let a sigh from her lips and said, "You have no idea how worried I was- I kept thinking I have no friend! Everyone hates me! And I'm going to have to start hanging out with Seymour!"

Tidus laughed, "You worry too much I would never let something get between our friendship."

"Not even the fact that everyone else hates me?"

"Ok number one, Not everyone hates you – They're stubborn give 'em time. And number 2- even if they don't like you, that doesn't mean I have to dislike you as well."

Kerri looked at him and said, "Pinky promise me."

Tidus gave her a confused look. "What?"

"Here do this," Kerri said. She then stuck out her pinky and Tidus did the same. Kerri took Tidus' pinky with hers and said, "Now bite your thumb." Both of them bit their thumb. "Now, if your lying or you break your promise, your thumb will fall off."

Tidus scratched the back of his head and said, "Guess I'm lucky I wasn't lying."

Kerri laughed, got up from the desk she was in, and went over to Tidus' desk. I know this is my 'seat' but I still kind of feel weird sitting on his lap. As Kerri was thinking about this, Tidus just pulled her down onto his lap.

Maester Mika then walked into the classroom. He didn't even look at the class, he just sat down, and said, "No getting up- do as you please, otherwise."

Kerri then asked Tidus, "Do you think Yuna and them will ever talk to me again?"

" I know Yuna, she talk to you soon enough. And everyone else will too- just give them sometime," Tidus reassured her.

"Yea… but I have next period with Yuna and Rikku."

"Well, just keep your head up and it'll get better, I promise."

Kerri smiled, "Alright."

At this time LeBlanc had turned her attention to Tidus. "Tidus, love, why does that thing constantly sit on your lap?"

Tidus turned to look at LeBlanc and said, "LeBlanc- her name is Kerri and my lap happens to be her seat."

LeBlanc rolled her eyes. "I don't know why you hang out with such low class people. I mean those two tweaks, Rikku and Gippal, that gothic chick with the dolls and that one," she pointed to Paine, "The one with something constantly up her ass, or that imbecile, what's his name? The one that always 'ya'…"

"Wakka," Kerri told her

"Yea, that him and that half tweak, Yuna, I mean she doesn't belong anywhere. I mean I don't understand how the high summoner would marry someone of such low class. And then actually keep that dirty child. I mean the both of you and I hate to say it, but even you Kelly-"

"Kerri," she said through her teeth.

"Whatever, you both have so much potential and yet you stifle it by your choice of friends – I just don't understand."

By now both Kerri and Tidus, had heard enough. Kerri was about to say something to her, but Tidus beat her to it.

"Listen, I've had enough of this crap. You constantly bash my friends and then you want me to chyll with you? Are you on drugs! I'd rather be shunned by all of Spira, than be friends with you. I mean my friend care bout other people unlike you."

"Didn't seem that way at lunch when they shunned Kerri," LeBlanc threw in Tidus' face.

Tidus didn't have anything to say, he just clenched his fist and looked down at the desk. Now it was Kerri's turn to tell her off.

"Are you kidding? You have got to be joking. Wakka may not be intelligent, but he's kind hearted and means well. I don't know Lulu that well, but of the times we've talked, she's been nothing but nice to me. How can you judge Paine? Do you even know her? I don't think you do, so why don't you take your head out of your ass and get to know people instead of just judging them. As for Gippal and Rikku- Don't you dare badmouth them! They are both lively and fun to be with and have been nothing but nice to me! And Yuna! How dare you speak of Yuna that way! When I had nothing she took me in – she shared her food, clothes, and friends with me. Each of them care about me more than you care about yourself and I love them just as much and may God help you if I ever hear you bad mouth them again." Kerri turned her head away from LeBlanc to see Paine staring at her with her mouth open. Paine quickly averted her attention away.

LeBlanc had nothing to say to Kerri and she just looked the other way.

Tidus then whispered in Kerri's ear, "I'm surprised you stood up for them."

She then whispered back, "Well it wouldn't be the first time."

Paine was stunned. Wow, even after lunch, she defend all of us… I have to tell Yuna.

After a few minutes the bell finally rung. Kerri's stomach was in one big knot. Crap, Yuna's in my gym class. I don't want to go!

Tidus could tell there was something wrong so he asked, "What's the matter, Ker?"

"Yuna's in my gym class and – I just can't go…"

"Ker, Yuna will forgive you…"

"No! I can't go… What if she still mad at me! Ugh I'm making myself sick over this." Kerri put her hands over her stomach in an attempt to make it settle.

Immediately a mischievous smile spread across Tidus' face. "Well if your sick – you need to go home and rest."

Kerri raised at eyebrow at him and said, "What are you getting at, Tidus?"

"Well since you stay with me on Tuesdays and Thursday, it is my responsibility to see you get home ok…"

A smirk came to Kerri face and she said, "Tidus Reina are thinking that we should skip class?"

"Well not skip, just… leave… on absence."

Kerri smiled and a feeling of relief swept over her. "I like it!" This will give Yuna and them time to calm down and hopefully, forgive me. Until that happens though – I want to stay out of their way.

Tidus walked into the girl's gym and looked around. Kerri entered in after him staying near the door. Tidus then started towards the office, but on the way their her was approached by Yuna.

She had her hands on her hips and she looked cross. "Why didn't you wait for me after lunch?"

Tidus just brushed her off and said "Yuna, I don't have the time to talk about this right now."

"Um… ok?" What does he mean, ' I don't have time to talk?' since when doesn't he have time to talk to me?

Tidus knocked on the office door and said, "Excuse me, Sir."

Beclem turned to face him. "Yes, Tidus? How can I help you?"

"Well, I just came in to inform you that Kerri Muratore isn't well and since she is under Auron's care on Tuesdays and Thursday and Auron isn't here I need to accompany her home."

"Yes, Ok. Do you want me to tell your gym teacher that you won't be in class?" Beclem asked him.

"Yes, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Sir," Tidus said as he began leaving.

Rikku who was listening to what Tidus was telling Beclem, immediately ran to him and asked, "Tidie! What's wrong with Kerri? Is she ok?"

Tidus didn't look at her and said, "Ask you cousin. She knows."

Yuna crossed her arms across her chest and started to say, "What is that suppos-" But Tidus was already out of the gym so she stopped. Yuna then turned to Rikku and told her about what happened at lunch.

Rikku gasped. "Yunie, that doesn't sound like you! That was so mean!"

Yuna looked down at the floor and said, "I felt bad, but how could she? We've all told her to stay away from him. Why didn't she just listen?"

Rikku just laughed.

Yuna looked at her and said, "I really don't see what is so funny."

"She sounds like you." Rikku gave Yuna a little push. "Remember your dad had told you not to climb the tree in the yard because you'd fall and get hurt. But you did it anyway, just to prove him wrong. You didn't stop climbing till that one day you fell out and broke your arm."

Yuna rubbed her arm and though back to that day. Ok so Rikku's right. Maybe she has to see it before she listens but I'm scared- who knows what he'd do to her.

When Kerri and Tidus had gotten into the hallway, Tidus picked up Kerri and said, "Ok Ms. Muratore, don't strain yourself- your ill."

Kerri laughed, hit him playfully, and said, "I can walk!"

"Nonsense, this is a very serious illness," Tidus said in a matter-of-fact tone.

Kerri put on a serious face and said, "Well what do you prescribe, Dr. Reina?"

Tidus put his head in the air and said, "An afternoon of fun with the best look guy you know!" A cheesy grin spread across his face.

Kerri looked around and said with a laugh, "Baralai's coming with us too!"

Tidus then put her down and said, "Well for that, you can walk!"

"But, Dr. Reina, won't it hinder the healing process?"

"We'll risk it. Now come on, let's get out of here." Tidus said while walking out of the school.

Thanks

Yuna-Blueo'Hara - I'm glad you liked the last chapter… Sorry it took so long to update, its just I have been sooo unbelievable busy with school and such and then this was 17 pages long and took forever to type up, but here it is! I hope you like it You are basically the only reason I update

Stargirl2005: I'm updating! Lol well Scott stuff will be coming up in the next few chapters, don't worry – im glad u like it… Im glad I have another faithful reviewer … I always know I can count on you to review yay!

A/N: well I don't remember what happens in the next chapter- sorry can't help ya with that.. and Colleen I added you.. and pshh you haven't been reviewing I am totally insulted! Jerk! But whatever..I will get you back:laughs evilly to self: just wait til Friday!