Disclaimer: If anyone on owned Final fantasy X then do you really think that they would be writing fanfiction's about it? Sigh, I don't own Final Fantasy X or any of the characters… wow that was unique.

The next morning there was a note on Yuna's bedside. Darling, I didn't want to wake you but I must talk to you right away. It is very important.

"It's Mom." Yuna sighed to herself. She didn't even like to look at Kaila… it was so painful to see her weak and frail as her hair fell out. "I just can't." And that was why she slipped out of the house before Kaila could catch her. Lately she had stopped going to the chemotherapy so Yuna figured that she was in remission.

But when she arrived at school something was strange. She could notice that voices turned silent as she entered the room, making her realize that she must be the topic of the conversation. Dona confirmed these thoughts. "Who do you think you are?" She hissed into Yuna's ear as Yuna sank into her seat in front of Dona.

"What are you talking about now?" Yuna sighed bracing herself for the usual mean remark.

"Everyone's talking about it. You and Seymour disappeared together at the party and after he got what he wanted from you he dumped you for the second time and then Tidus took you home and stayed there for hours! How could you?" Dona's accusing words caused Yuna to make a strange noise that almost sounded like a growl and turn around.

"So… that's the rumor that he's started is it? Well we both know Dona, that absolutely nothing happened between me or Tidus last night so why even bring it up?" But Yuna didn't need an answer. Dona just wanted to annoy the crap out of her. It was nothing new.

The moment Seymour came into the room Yuna looked away. His eyes burned with anger and as he walked by her and quickly brushed her fingers against her cheek. "Stop." Yuna hissed and he just smirked.

Suddenly a memory struck her.

"You've…changed." Yuna whispered. As she looked up into Seymour's face sadly.

"Changed? How have I changed?" Seymour looked down at her with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"You used to treat me like a gem… like I was precious… now it's like you take me for granted." Yuna turned away not wanting to see his face.

"Maybe I do…" Seymour whispered into her ear. "After all… I know that you won't leave me… you can't if you ever do…Who else would want you?" His voice trailed off before he started laughing. "But we won't worry about that will we?" He didn't wait for her answer and kissed her so hard that when he pulled away her lips felt numb. There was no long between them… he scared her.

Then… why would be break up with me and then try to get us back together? Yuna just couldn't figure out why and flushed when she realized that Tidus had been tapping her back for probably a minute.

"Are you alright?" He whispered and she nodded embarrassed before turning away.

The moment class ended Yuna went up to Seymour and said quietly, "We need to talk right now."

Seymour just raised his eyebrows as she dragged him into one of the empty classrooms nearby. "I don't forgive you for what you did last night. But why did you break up with me if you just wanted to get back together? I'm glad that you did because now I know what a jerk you are but I want to know." Yuna crossed her arms waiting for him to say something.

But then he began to laugh… coldly and dryly. "I wanted to see if I could go without Yuna… but I can't." He ran his fingers lightly across her shoulder. "I want you."

Instead of pulling away Yuna just stared at him. "Why can't you let me go? I want to go on with my life." She whispered.

"No Yuna… soon it will be just us…you will be with me." Seymour whispered.

Yuna stared at him confused. In his eyes she could see sadness… anger… and… almost madness? Slowly she pulled away trembling. "Seymour… what's wrong with you?"

"I thought that you loved me Yuna… I thought that you loved me!" He yelled in her face.

"I did Seymour… but you treated me like dirt and I no longer do." Yuna turned away.

Seymour took his hands away from her and looked down and clenched his fists. "So, even you no longer care for me… You will regret not returning my feelings… regret making me suffer even more! No one cares for me!"

Yuna began backing away. She was frightened. She turned and ran out the door and ran into Tidus who had been looking for her. "Oh!" Yuna began to back away but he grabbed her arm.

"What's wrong? You look upset."

You're weak Yuna… why do you always have to run for help? The thought surprised her but it was the reason that she just shook her head. "It's nothing." She said softly. "I'm going to be ok…"

"Was Seymour annoying you again?" Tidus asked angrily.

Goody goody. Her mind said tauntingly to her."So maybe I am! So what?"

"You're what?" Tidus asked obviously confused.

"Hee, sorry just talking to myself. But don't worry I can handle Seymour."

"Yeah I could tell last night." Tidus answered sarcastically. "You really handled yourself well."

"You're right… I didn't. I'm not very strong am I?" Yuna began to walk away.

"Yuna!" Lulu's voice stopped her as Lulu came running down the hall and finally stopped in front of Yuna out of breath. "I was asked to relay this message to you… You have to go home right now Yuna! Your Mom called the school and asked for you to come home!"

"What's wrong with her Mom?" Tidus asked Lulu who didn't pay any attention to him.

"I don't know why I've hid it." Yuna whispered as the tears began to fall down her face. "Lulu… She has cancer. I've been hoping that it would go away but now… even though I've been trying to hide my fear… I can't. I have to face it." And then she ran. Lulu and Tidus yelled after her but she ignored them. She had to get home.

Then she realized as she exited the building and ran into the parking lot… she didn't have a car. "CRAP!" She yelled and sank to her knees.

"Come on." Tidus stood in front of her and grabbed her hands and pulled her up. "I'll take you home."

It was the most quiet ride of her life. Neither of them said anything as Yuna stared out the window tapping on her knee's nerviously. "She's going to die isn't she?" Yuna whispered to no one in paticular. "I've taken her for granted my whole life and she's going to leave me."

"Don't say that." Tidus said softly and took her hand, driving with just one hand.

"Why else would she want me to come hom? She's always tried to stay out of her way. I don't think that Mom even wanted to tell me that she was sick in the first place. It's like… they think I'm to weak or something to handle it! And now she's going to tell me!" Yuna pounded her fist into the seat.

"Here we are." Tidus said as they pulled in front of the house. He seemed nervious at her behavior.

Yuna opened the door and was about to leap out and leave him but she thought better of it and turned around. "Thanks." She whispered and kissed his cheek quickly before running up to her house.

"Mom!" Yuna yelled as she entered the house. It was silent. "Where are you?" Yuna cried.

"Hello Yuna… didn't you get my note this morning?" It was Kaila and she was laying on the couch looking very pale and weak.

Yuna slowly walked over to where she sat. "Mom? What is it that you want to tell me?" She whispered even though she didn't want to know.

"It didn't work Yuna. It's about time that I was honest with you. The doctors are giving me 1 or 2 months to live." Kaila kept the cold tone of voice. "But then again… you wouldn't care about this would you?"

She was right. Yuna had acted like her having cancer wasn't a big deal in the least. She hadn't wanted to tell anyone and she hadn't treated Kaila any differently. "Mom I'm sorry." Yuna began to cry.

"Of course. A person has to be dying before they are treated right. I'm sure that these last months will be the best of my life." Kaila turned away. "Oh… I did call you away from school didn't I? I just wanted for you to know that I was dying. But obviously you don't care very much since you didn't even bother to respond to my note this morning. You just snuck out. Well, soon I'll be gone and you'll be able to do practically whatever you want."

"How can you be so cold?" Yuna cried as she sank to the floor sobbing. "I don't just want to do whatever I want!"

"How can I be cold?" Kaila turned around to face her even though even that small effort seemed to weaken her. "You have never treated me well Yuna. You've always just been a little spoiled brat. "

"That's not true…" Yuna said softly and looked up at Kaila. "You don't know where you're saying!"

"Oh yes I do Yuna. You expect everything to go your way and you think that our money can buy you everything. Yes I overheard you and your friends. If all I've achived in my life is being a mother that has taught her daughter nothing. If my daughter, instead of loving humans, loves her money, then I should die, as I am serving no purpose here at all.

"You're going to leave me then?" Yuna whispered. "I don't love money. I was just trying to prove a point with my friends."

"What point? That you don't need to love at all? And you won't need to worry about me leaving you Yuna. You've barely noticed that I'm here at all."

You need me Yuna. No other man will stay with you. Why would they? There is nothing more to you then a pretty face and a shallow personaility. Sure, you'll always have dates and men after your money. But you'll never find someone that loves you.

"Shut up Seymour… But… maybe you're right. I am shallow." Yuna muttered to herself as she layed on the floor.

Kaila stared down at her daughter and began to cry. "I've tried to love you Yuna but you've always pushed me away. "Now… we will never have the chance to be close."

"Can't we now?" Yuna pushed herself up. "Why can't thing's change?"

"Why? I can't do anything now Yuna. I will lay here and slowly die as you continue your life." Kaila shook her head. "I'm sorry. I have loved you but now I don't have the strength to try to build a relationship with you."

"Good night Mother." Yuna had stood up and she barely managed to say the words with a steady voice. She ran up to her room and then she began to cry her heart out. When she was done she turned on the computer and wrote a email.

Dear Tidus,

I know that you still want to have a relationship with me. But trust me, you shouldn't. There's nothing special about me and I've decided to get back together with Seymour. I deserve him.

Yuna

Yuna slowly pressed send and turned off the computer. "I don't deserve Tidus. Seymour's right. After all, Seymour will take me as I am even though I'm shallow. And I'll be with him to keep him from doing something crazy.

"Yuna?" Braska opened the door and looked in. "What's wrong? Did your mother tell you?" He watched as Yuna stood up and walked over to her lamp.

"Yes… Dad you should spend your time with her. You're the one that she truly loves. I need to go to sleep now." Yuna turned off the light and slipped into bed. Braska didn't argue as he shut the door.

"But… maybe I can change. I don't want to be the weak person that I am… the person that can't defend herself and only cares about what her face looks like. Maybe I can…"

A/N: What? Yuna getting back together with Seymour? Read on to find out what happens and review. Also I hope that this chapter wasn't to depressing because I'm afraid that it's going to get worse.