A/N: Hello! Let's do this thing. Shout outs:
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Disclaimer: Don't own final fantasy or the characters.
Private Emotions
Everyone in the room fell silent. They couldn't believe what they were seeing on the screen. Jecht was standing next to Krya and speaking in her ear. He was gesturing over to where Rikku was standing. Everyone saw Kyra nod in agreement and send her spells across the field.
Tidus was the first to react. "That was my old man! Why was he here? Why did he help Krya hurt Rikku?"
Yuna sighed and placed her hand on his arm. She knew what he really wanted to ask was why his father didn't come to see him.
"Hey! He did not help me hurt Rikku!" Kyra protested. "I told you I was just showing off!"
"Whatever" Tidus said shortly dismissing her complaint. He looked up to Auron to see if the older man knew what was going on. He saw that Auron looked as confused as he was. He also had a look Tidus couldn't place. Was it...hurt?
Auron was in fact looking at Rikku with hurt in his eyes. He wished he could hide it from everyone else, but he just didn't have the energy anymore. He wanted answers and he knew Rikku had them. Why she felt she had to hide them was a mystery to him.
"Rikku," Auron said as evenly as he could, "do you know what is going on?"
Rikku finally looked up at him. She felt her heart tighten when she saw the confusion and hurt in his eyes. The only thing she could do was nod.
Auron exhaled. "Are you going to tell us what's going on?"
Rikku closed her eyes and let a tear escape down her cheek. She shook her head no.
Auron let out a frustrated sigh. "Rikku you can tell me! I can help. If your in trouble, I'll help you!"
Rikku opened her eyes and looked at him. "Auron I can't. I just can't."
Yuna looked from her cousin to her mentor. "Rikku, Auron is right. Tell us and we can help."
Rikku shook her head again and stood up. She walked over to the screen and switched it off. "I'm sorry. I can't tell you."
Auron wasn't sure if she was talking to Yuna or himself, but he felt his patience slip. Before he could start speaking again, Tidus jumped up.
"Rikku! We have a right to know why my dad is back from the Farplane and why he hurt you!"
Auron sighed again. He knew Rikku well enough to know that she wasn't going to be bullied into talking. He decided to try again
"Rikku," he said calmly, "are you going to tell me or not?"
"No I'm not" she said firmly, her back still to him.
"Fine"
She heard him walk to the door and exit the house. Only after she had gone did she let her shoulders start shaking.
After Auron left, Wakka felt the need to step in. He motioned for Tidus, Lulu, Shinra, Brother and Kyra to follow him out of the room, leaving Yuna with Rikku.
Yuna watched Rikku sink to her knees and hang her head. She wanted very badly to help her cousin but she wasn't sure how.
"Rikku," she said softly sitting next to her on the floor, "I know you can't tell me what's going on but I'm here okay?"
Yuna was surprised when Rikku threw herself into her arms. She patted her cousin's back in an attempt to soothe her.
"Rikku it's gonna be okay"
Rikku sniffed and looked up at Yuna. "No it's not. Did you see how hurt he looked. He knows I'm keeping something from him. I can't tell him! I can't Yuna! He has to trust me, but I think he never will now."
"Oh Rikku. He's just upset because he thinks you don't trust him."
"But I do! I trust him with my life and my heart and my...everything!"
"Then why can't you tell him?"
Rikku sighed. "Because I'm not allowed to Yunie." She looked up into her cousin's concerned eyes. She was worrying Yuna for no reason again.
"Yuna?"
"Yeah Rikku?"
"I can't tell Auron. But he never said I couldn't tell you. Will you listen and help me Yuna?"
Yuna quickly nodded. "Of course Rikku! Of course!"
Rikku breathed a sigh or relief. "Okay, it all started when Kyra killed me..."
Tidus sat on the beach thinking. Wakka, Lulu, and Kyra left him in peace and went off to talk to Shinra more. Tidus was angry. He was mad at his dad, he was mad at Rikku, and he was mad at himself. He couldn't believe that only a few hours earlier he had been happier than he ever was in his life. He and Yuna shared something amazing last night and she made his heart whole.
Tidus sighed. He didn't want to be angry. He waned answers. Tidus decided that walking might help him think and set of to get some perspective. Why was his dad here? Why didn't his dad come to see him?
Tidus soon found himself walking along the edge of the trees and he saw a familiar figure sitting on a log not far off. He walked up to the log and sat down.
Auron was busy concentrating on a stone in front of him and didn't say anything. Tidus didn't mind because he didn't have much to say. They sat in silence together, each trying to gather his thoughts.
"What would you do if Yuna told you that she didn't trust you?"
Tidus thought for a moment. "I don't know what I would do. I know I would be devastated. I want Yuna to trust me with her life because I would never ever hurt her. If she didn't understand that-"
Tidus stopped talking when he saw the effect his word were having on Auron.
"She never said she didn't trust you Auron"
Auron didn't say anything.
"Anyway, I think there is more to this that what it seems. I don't think she can tell you for a reason"
Auron nodded. "My thoughts exactly. The question is why"
Tidus nodded knowing where this was going. "And the answers are in the Farplane?"
Auron nodded. "Exactly"
Yuna was speechless. Rikku had told her everything that had happened after she died.
"Rikku that's amazing."
"Yunie you can't tell anyone! Not even Tidus okay?"
"Rikku I won't tell anyone. I promise and I'll help you figure this out okay?"
Rikku smiled and hugged Yuna as Shinra walked into the room. He scowled at them and crossed his arms. "I'm glad you two are having a good time. I , on the other hand, have a problem"
"What happened?"
"What happened? Your boyfriends stole my aiship!"
"What?" Yuna and Rikku exclaimed together.
"You heard me"
"Why did they do that?" Yuna asked.
Shinra rolled his eyes. "Well if they can't get answers out of Rikku-"
"Jecht!"
"Guadosalam!"
"I can't believe you took this ship Tidus"
"What? Whatever old man! I'm getting us to Guadosalam am I not?"
Auron huffed. "I still disapprove. Shinra was nothing but helpful-"
"What! Sorry Auron I can't hear you over the engines!"
"I'm serious Tidus"
"You rarely aren't"
It was no use arguing with Tidus. He was too much like his father plus he had a point. Auron was always serious. Only recently had he started to really loosen up. That was because of Rikku.
"Rikku" he whispered to himself.
Why didn't she trust him. He gave he no reason not to. His mind kept returning to their night together. He held her, kissed her, made love to her, and opened up to her. He had never done that with any woman before. She trusted her completely and to know that she didn't feel the same tore his heart open. He also felt a little insecure about the fact that Rikku and Jecht were keeping secrets from him.
When did this happen? Auron was supposed to be resting on the Farplane! Not running around Spira like a confused teenager. No matter how much he loved Rikku, he still felt out of place and alone. Would he ever find a place in this world or was he just kidding himself? He already died. His story was over.
Rikku was also thinking about Auron. She was standing behind Shinra in the other airship. Yuna and Rikku decided to follow the guys and Shinra wanted his ship back. Yuna was trying her hand at flying and having a great time.
"Rikku! You should have taught me to fly this thing long ago!"
Rikku smiled and held on to the seat tighter. Shinra looked up at her from his seat and shook at his head.
"Yuna why don't I take the wheel for a while so you and Rikku can talk"
"Ok!" Yuna hopped up and took Rikku's hand. She led her cousin out to the deck so she could clear her head.
"So what are you going to say to Auron?"
"I still have no idea. Let me think for a moment okay?"
Rikku sat on the deck and looked out to the sky. Yuna wished she could help her cousin but she knew she needed some time. She also wished Tidus was here with her. They didn't get much time to talk since last night and there was a lot she wanted to tell him.
Yuna smiled to herself as she remembered their night together...
Tidus smiled so sweetly at her. "Yuna I love you so much. You know that right?"
"I know! I love you too Tidus"
Tidus took her hand. "I don't want you to get the wrong idea when I say this okay"
Yuna nodded at him wondering what he was going to say.
"I don't think we should do this Yuna"
Yuna blinked. What?
"Tidus I don't understand. After what happened in the closet, I thought you ...wanted me." Yuna finished shyly.
"Yuna" Tidus cupped her face in his hands "Yuna I do. I want you so much. I just want you to be one hundred percent sure. Not a doubt in you head because I don't want to rush you sweetie"
Yuna smiled at him and turned her head to kiss one of his hands. "Tidus how can you even say that? You know I am more than ready."
Tidus grinned at her. "Yuna will you come with me? I have a surprise for you!"
Yuna laughed. "Okay!"
"Great! But first..." Tidus pulled a piece of cloth out of his pocket. "I have to blindfold you"
Yuna laughed again. "Fine but this better be good"
A little less than an hour later, Tidus arrived at his destination. He led Yuna on the airship and sat her next to him as he took off. Yuna protested a few times and asked where they were going but he wouldn't tell her.
Yuna felt Tidus take her hand. "We're almost there! Just a little further."
She felt him lead her a little further and then he dropped her hand. He moved close to her and brought his hands to the cloth. Yuna watched the fabric drop from her eyes and she took in her surroundings. Tidus had brought her to Macalania Woods. He brought her to the very same spring where they had their first kiss. She smiled brightly at him and took his hand leading him to the water.
The two made their way to the middle and then rested in each others arms. Tidus kissed her lightly and let her go. "Yuna I brought you here because I want you to remember everything that's happened to us. Remember when we kissed here after I tried to talk you out of defeating Sin?"
"I remember. We both wanted more time"
"I was selfish. I didn't want you to die of course, but I wanted be with you as long as I could. I tried to make you stay when I was going to disappear."
"But you didn't know that for sure" Yuna argued.
"I know but I need to apologize for it anyway. This is where it started for us. I fell in love with you that night. I want this place to hold only good memories for us."
Yuna looked up to the trees above and smiled, It already did for her and always would. "I fell in love with you here too Tidus."
Tidus felt his heart beating in his chest as he watched Yuna looking at the trees. He held her with one arm while his other hand felt for the object in his pocket.
"Yuna, look at me" he said softly.
Yuna lowered her head and looked at Tidus. Her eyes widened in shook at seeing him holding a delicate ring.
"Yuna will you marry me?"
Yuna felt her heart do back flips in her chest. She looked into Tidus' eyes and saw his warmth and love for her.
"Yes! Oh my gosh! Yes Tidus! Yes!"
She kissed him with all the excitement she was feeling and held him tightly. When they pulled apart Tidus slipped the ring on her finger. It looked familiar...
Tidus saw the look on face and sighed. "I asked your dad for his blessing on the Farplane. When he said yes, he and your mother wanted me to take her ring for you to have."
Yuna looked at him and broke down in tears. "This is my mom's wedding band?"
"Yeah. It's beautiful isn't it?"
Yuna looked down at the band. It was a silver ring with a light pink diamond set in the center. "I can't describe how beautiful it is! Thank you" she said through her tears.
"Yuna please don't cry" he whispered as he ran his hands through her hair. She kissed him again. She missed her parents dearly and need his touch to help her remember that she had someone here who loved her.
Tidus kissed her and brushed her tears away. Soon, their kissing became more passionate and he felt Yuna press her body against his. He firmly pulled her close to him and heard her moan in pleasure. He stopped kissing her for a moment and looked into her eyes. He smiled at her again and kissed her harder. She felt his hand move up her shirt and run across her stomach. Yuna arched her back and sighed into him. She wrapped her arms around rested her head on his shoulder as his hands moved farther up her shirt. She caught a glimpse of her ring and was overcome with a rush of happiness. The same moment Tidus squeezed her breast. Yuna squealed and pushed him over in the water.
A long while later Yuna was asleep next to him on the airship. Tidus didn't want to spend the whole night in the woods and took Yuna home. He carried her into her bedroom and put her down gently on the bed. She woke up and looked at him through sleepy eyes.
"Hey" he whispered "we're home" He crawled in bed next to her and started undressing her.
Yuna's eyes flew wide open. "Tidus!" she giggled "what are you doing?"
Tidus grinned mischievously. "Our night isn't over yet Yuna. Not even close"
A harsh breeze brought Yuna back to the present time. She looked over at Rikku and saw she was standing with a look of determination on her face.
"Rikku?"
"We have to find them. I have to talk to Auron"
A/N: thanks for reading! Up next: more answers and more fluff! Fluffy fluff. But I have to tell you guys something. This story is coming to a close pretty soon:( There are still a few more chapters. I'll let you before I post the last one. But hey, no more this story means you get a new one! I have another Aurikku in the making that I will post right after this one ends so yea! I'm going to ask for your imput at the last chapter of this story ok? I have a couple different story senarios and you can tell me which one you want to read. Next update will be soon!
