Cursed

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Story Summary: She's known everywhere! There is no privacy in her life, wherever she goes…Everyone follows. This is the story of Yuna's cursed life…The life of a teenage singing sensation who is desperately trying to find her sense of belonging.

Chapter Summary: An angry phone call from her father sets Yuna on edge as well as a horrifying story in the newspaper. Can the group cheer Yuna up?

Chapter Four:

Yuna awoke with surprise as the phone beside her bed rang persistently. She groaned and spared a quick glance at her clock, it was only 9:00 o'clock and it was Saturday! Bow who had the nerve to call her this early on a Saturday? She had been up late, not that she minded because she had, had fun but that wasn't the point! Sighing, Yuna picked the phone up from her nightstand and pressed the "On" button. She cringed at hearing a very infuriated voice on the other line.

" Yuna, you have a lot of explaining to do young lady!" Braska seethed on the other end of the phone.

" Explaining? For what, what did I do?" Yuna asked, clearly confused.

" Don't you act all innocent to me daughter, your picture was on the front page of the newspaper today! You were getting awfully close to that Blitzball player! "

She grimaced and flung the covers off of her body, shivering as the warmth left her. Running downstairs, Yuna wore a look of shock on her face as she seen the newspaper. Her father had been right!

" Oh daddy, I'm sorry. Tidus is just a friend and we all went out to have some fun last night!" Yuna explained in a hurried tone, praying to Yevon that Braska would understand. Unfortunately, he didn't. She cringed again as she got a lecture about how important her reputation was, how prim and proper she had to be! She sighed and rolled her eyes as his ranting continued.

" No more wild nights like that Yuna!"

" Daddy, it was just some harmless fun!" Yuna protested, becoming quite irate at Braska now. Braska wouldn't hear anymore of it though, and in turn they each hung up on each other and each of them were equally angered now. Yuna stomped to her room to get some comfy clothes on instead of being in her nightdress. She opened up the door and stalked outside in a huff. Braska could be so, so unbelievable sometimes! Yuna swiftly made her way to the back yard. The morning breeze gently ruffled her soft and shiny brown hair. Yuna absent-mindedly rolled her abnormally long, plaited braid in her fingers, a small smile graced her lips. She had no regrets of last night. She had enjoyed every moment she had shared with Tidus and the others. Yuna honestly didn't care that her picture was on the front page, even if the article following it was based on her and Tidus' relationship.

They thought it was an intimate relationship...boy were they wrong? Tidus and her were just friends, nothing more. Besides, Tidus couldn't possibly want to be with someone like her right? There were many other girls out there just begging for Tidus' touch and now Yuna feared that she was among those girls. It terrified her! How he could send pleasurable shivers up her spine at a mere friendly touch, or make her flush a deep shade of red at the slightest compliment. Cupid and strung his arrow and had aimed it right at Yuna, there was no doubt about that! She slowly fiddled with the hem of her simple blue tank top, eying the fence that separated hers and Rikku's house to Tidus'. She wished she could see him more often Tidus was a great friend! Yuna ambled sleepily over to their pool and sat down at the egde before she gingerly dipped her feet into the water. It wasn't cold, nor too hot, in fact it was just right.

Meanwhile, someone had sneaked up behind her. Silently creeping towards her, the unknown figure gave Yuna an, 'accidental' bump, sending her flailing into the lukewarm water. Yuna cried out in surprise as the liquid closed in around her. She surfaced, sputtering water and gasping for breath as she turned to look upon her attacker. It was none other than Tidus, the very boy she had thought to be charming and sweet only moments before. He was laughing uncontrollably, making Yuna pout as she tread water to keep her self a float. That miserable, no good-!

" I'm sorry Yuna, it was just so tempting that I couldn't refuse!" He exclaimed, raising his hands as though to say, "I'm innocent". Yeah right, innocent my butt! He had just shoved her into the water! Yuna suddenly formed a plan in her mind and gripped the egde of the pool, reaching her hand out to Tidus.

" Can you help me out, it's the least you can do..." She trailed off, before Tidus took her hand in his own. Her spontaneous grin caused him to feel uneasy. Suddenly, he found himself being dragged into the pool with her, landing in the water with a splash.

" What the-Yuna, how could you?" He asked, placing a hand over his heart as he feinted a look of mock hurt. Aw, he looked so cute when he pouted!

Yuna laughed and swam away from him, going to pull herself out of the pool when his arms wound themselves around her waist. She squeaked as he pulled her under the water with him, then he let go. She turned around, squinting her eyes as she peered around to locate the sneaky blonde Blitzer. Oh of course, he played Blitzball and was used to holding his breath and swimming quickly. Yuna inwardly groaned and gradually let out her breath to conserve her air. She felt someone brush her bare leg and turned around to face a grinning Tidus. Her actions were slow underwater, but she playfully punched him in the arm at his games before she finally had to surface to grab some air. Tidus had come up for air too. His sexy boyish smirk never left his features. He inched closer to her, his hand reached to gently tilt her head upwards. Her pulse quickened, her heart was beating like a war drum. Was he trying to kiss her? Yuna's face turned to the pretty color of a rose as she thought of the probability that he was trying to kiss her.

Tidus was so close now Yuna could feel his breath tickle her lips. She stared into his cerulean hued eyes and he was leaning in for the capture when…-

" Yunie!" Rikku's voice came from the house. Yuna jumped away from Tidus as though he had just bitten her. She felt as though that moment had been bittersweet though for she was partially irritated and partially relieved that Rikku had interrupted. Yuna wasn't one to be rushed into things and this was certainly be rushed if she had decided to let Tidus kiss her when she had only known him for a little under two weeks. Yuna's hair was plastered to her face, droplets of water glistened on her slightly tanned skin. Her bi-colored eyes were wide with shock.

" Yunie, why are you swimming with your clothes on, and this early in the morning? What's Tidus doing here?" Rikku demanded in that childish voice of hers. Yuna seemed at loss for words for a moment, but she soon regained the ability to control her tongue once more.

" I-uh…was sitting by the pool and Tidus decided that I should go for a little dip…" Yuna admitted. She seen Rikku's interrogating stare and continued. " I pulled him in afterwards for revenge."

Rikku suddenly grinned and charged towards the wet duo still in the pool. Yuna could feel Tidus standing so close to her that it hurt. She wanted to kiss him, really she did, but there was this nagging in her mind telling her to do things properly. There was that stubborn side of Yuna showing once more. If he wanted her so bad, he would have to go the distance. Yuna didn't realize that a blonde Al Bhed was coming straight towards her, airborne until it was too late. Rikku jumped on Yuna, who fell back on Tidus and the three of them were sucked underwater again. She struggled to get to the surface again, taking in a large breath as she did.

" Arg, Rikku!" Yuna exclaimed in displeasure.

" What Yunie, you were already wet anyways and I thought I'd join the action." Rikku replied in that coquettish innocent voice she was famous for. " I'm gonna go call some people over! Be back in a flash!"

Yuna looked at the retreating cousin of hers and then bashfully turned to stare at Tidus. She grimaced at remembering the accusing and annoying article on the front page of the newspaper and decided to talk to him about it.

" Tidus…Do you read the newspaper at all?" Yuna asked quietly as she brushed a lock of drenched hair away from her face. She seen Tidus frown a little and winced inwardly. He shook his head no.

" I didn't read it this morning…" He admitted in confusion. It was Yuna's turn to frown now.

" Sadly, we made the front page…" Yuna trailed off, looking carefully at Tidus' expression. She then began to reluctantly tell Tidus what the article stated about them being an "item". Tidus didn't understand why Yuna was so troubled about this until she told him about her argument with her father. Braska was a powerful man and could make Yuna go back to Bevelle if he really wanted too. Tidus suddenly grinned and draped a muscular arm around Yuna's shoulder.

" We'll just have to do things undercover then…" His voice was husky in her ear, needy. She shivered as the familiar warm breath she had felt before Rikku interrupted, teased her earlobe. She sub-consciously leaned against Tidus, earning another boyish grin from him. Ah, so she was reacting to his flirtatious and seductive actions and it wasn't just his imagination before. Tidus felt excited but again was confused. He had never been this worked up over a girl before, no matter how pretty they were. Of course, Yuna topped all the other girls he had dated or met in both personality and looks but even so, he just couldn't shake the emotions she sent coursing through him. It was enough to drive a man insane!

"T-Tidus?" She questioned uncertainly as she felt his lips brush feather-soft against the back of her neck. Her face was stained crimson as his arms looped around her slender waist. Al though they were still very much in their clothing, Yuna felt very naked…Like Tidus could see right through her, through her excuses to get away from him. She was scared of these new feelings towards him, she was scared of his intimate actions and most of all, scared of falling in love with him.

" Shhh…" He quieted her with ease. Yuna swallowed a lump in her throat as he again let his lips trail lazily across her nape.

" D-don't do t-that!" She exclaimed in a hushed voice, though her voice was quivering and submissive. Tidus could indeed see through her protests. She yearned for his touch…he could feel it.

" Do what, this?" He asked, kissing her neck softly once again. She trembled in his arms. Her body was betraying her mind for her mind was screaming for her to take things slow and properly. It took all her inner-strength to pull away from him and turn to face him. She masked her embarrassment and stood tall, her nose pointed in the air stubbornly.

" If you want me, then you can get me the right way!" She hissed, bitterly because she had almost lost complete control of her mind only moments before. And to think it was caused only by the simplest of caresses, nothing fancy!

" Wasn't that the right way?" Tidus asked, chuckling in a low voice.

" Y-es…I mean no!" Yuna growled, clenching her fists at her own stupidity. Damn him, he was too good at this kind of stuff! She groaned at hearing his sexy laugh and tilted her head downward. " You know what I mean!"

Though just as Tidus was about to reply to her, the group filtered out into the backyard in swimming shorts and bikinis. Lulu grinned as she ran towards them, diving into the deep end of the pool. Lulu was followed by Wakka and Gippal followed behind them both. Rikku came last as she launched herself into the air, landing on Gippal's tanned back and sending them both sputtering underwater. Yuna abruptly turned away from Tidus, only to receive a huge splash right in the face! Wakka had accidentally forced the water upon her! Oh, time for a little payback! Swimming over to the other Blitzball player, she jumped and dunked his head underwater, laughing as he came up with a dumfounded look set across his face. His red hair now flopped at a comical angle, causing Yuna to snicker quietly to herself. Wakka had always made the biggest fuss about his hair and it had always taken hours to style.

Out of corner of her eye, she could see Rikku on top of Gippal's shoulders, declaring a "Chicken" war. Lulu made grab for Wakka, and they partnered up. All that was left over was Tidus. Feeling a little uncomfortable and sheepish, Yuna swam over to him. He was grinning casually, like nothing had happened between them! The nerve of him sometimes! Yuna swiftly eased herself onto Tidus' shoulders, shifting her weight into a more comfortable position as he hoisted them into the standing position. Yuna weighed almost nothing to the Blitzer. Tidus took the time to run his hand up her smooth leg, earning a warning bump from her heel into his chest. Though he had felt her shudder with his simple touch.

" Ow, you meanie!" Rikku shrieked as Lulu exterminated her and Gippal from the game. Yuna and Tidus closed in on the champions and Lulu and her set on trying to knock each other off. Tidus almost lost their footing for a moment, but soon recovered. He danced from side to side to keep from falling over as Yuna attempted to wrestle Lulu off of Wakka's shoulders. Their hands made grab for each others arms and Yuna relied on some of Tidus' strength to give her an advantage in pushing the black haired girl over. With on final shove, Yuna was able to dethrone Lulu from her perch upon Wakka. Laughing as Tidus took them for a victory lap around the pool, she raised her hands in the air, cheering happily.

" Ha in your face Wakka!" Tidus shouted before he let Yuna down. She laughed again, almost able to forget about that troubling fight she had, had with Braska. Wether is be rain or shine, she knew that her new friends were able to make her feel good. Who knows what adventures lays ahead for them now, we'll just have to wait and see.

Reviews:

YuniaxTiddie: I'm sorry to hear you got kicked off your computer for reading this, but I'm very glad that you like it…Thanks!

SarahCharrolette: Well we all have our own opinions, I know it's dull right now but I have a really neat assignment for the group to be put on for the next chapter…Thanks for your reviewing and I'm glad you like it so far!

Hello-blondie: Hmm, well I hope this chapter will be able to sustain your full-out Tidus/Yuna fluff issues, but I hope you do realize that romance cannot be rushed. I feel like I'm already rushing it a little bit so I'm trying to take it at a regular pace.

kyritawuv: Ben, the bouncer dude may come back in the story…I'm still trying to figure out if he may have a place yet. I may just make the "Red Moogle" a regular hangout place for the entire group so that you see him every once in a while..-. Anyways, I'm glad you're enjoying Cursed!

digitalgirl89: Ohh I'm glad my writing is having an almost realistic effect on you when you read it…That's the feeling I was trying to go towards! Thanks for reviewing since the start and even now. I hope to see more from you!

Auron's Fan: -coughs- Tidus skin blanket? And your going to have to pick up all that confetti you threw! Lol, thanks for reviewing, I'm very glad you like Cursed and hope to see more reviews from you in the future!

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Thief of Broken Hearts: Your review was very flattering, thank you! I am hoping to update quicker and more frequent but I have a life outside the computer too lol. Skating and my horse takes up most of my time! I'm hoping you'll stay hooked. Thanks again for your reviews!