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Lulu walked into the food court, carrying her shopping bags. She looked around for Tidus, Wakka, Rikku, or Yuna. Suddenly, she spotted Tidus and Wakka, eating.

"Am I the first one here?" she asked, as she sat down at their table.

"Yup," Tidus answered. "Congratulations."

"What kind of stuff did you get?" Wakka asked her.

Lulu opened up her mouth to answer, but didn't get enough time to actually voice her answer.

"Lulu! Wakka! Tidus! There you are!" Rikku said, running and screaming towards them. Everybody that heard her turned around and shot her strange looks. Rikku completely ignored them.

"So whatcha guys been doing?" she asked as she settled down into the table. "I think I got the best outfit for Yunie!"

"What did you get?" Tidus asked.

"I'm not telling you! It's a secret," Rikku said, smiling.


Yuna was rushing off to meet everyone else at the food court, when she bumped into someone.

"Sorry, sorry," she said, as she bent down to pick up the bags she dropped. "I wasn't watching where I was going …"

"Now, that's all right, Yuna," said the person she bumped into.

As Yuna was getting her bags, she heard her name. How could this person have known her name? She didn't recognize the voice. She looked up. He looked familiar …

"Hey, don't I know you?" Yuna said, slowly.

"Yes. We've known each other for quite a while … until you forgot."

Yuna was in deep thought.

"Do you not remember?"

Yuna got a sudden flashback. "I remember now. You're that jerk who wouldn't leave Tidus and me alone." Yuna narrowed her eyes.

"Jerk? I wouldn't put it that way, Yuna," he laughed.

"Just go away. Really," Yuna said, annoyed. She started to walk away. He followed. She quickened the pace of her steps. He quickened the pace of his steps.

"What do you want with me?" Yuna asked. She turned around and looked him in the eye.

"To stay away from Tidus," he said. "You don't know him well, do you? Did he just appear to you one day and say: 'I'm your friend?'?"

Yuna tried to remember the time when she and Tidus met at the hospital. She was scared of him, she remembered that well. She almost laughed at the thought.

'What had Tidus said?' Yuna thought. 'He never said that … he just … came in and started talking to me.'

"How could you trust a guy that just walks in one day?" the voice continued. "Could you trust someone that fast, Yuna?"

Yuna was realizing he was right … no, no! Yuna knew she could trust Tidus. Tidus seemed and acted like a true friend. "Just go away! I need to go, now, and just leave me alone! I can't even remember your name …"

"Seymour," he said, with an icy smile. "Remember that name well."

After he said that, Yuna turned on her heel and ran in the other direction. She needed to get out of his sight.


"Hey, isn't it taking Yuna a long time?" Tidus asked, glancing at his watch.

"Maybe she's just trying to find you a perfect outfit, Lulu," Rikku said, nudging her.

Lulu didn't look amused. "I hope she's serious about what she picks."

"Hey, look. There she is, ya?" Wakka said, pointing off in the distance. Yuna was running towards them. She looked anxious. "Wonder what's gotten into her."

When Yuna saw everyone sitting at the table, her face immediately calmed down and she stopped running. First, she looked behind her, and breathed a huge sigh of relief when she noticed Seymour wasn't following her.

Tidus got out of his chair and went to help Yuna with her bags. She had three in all, and he held two of them. Yuna was still panting, out of breath from her run.

"Whoa," he commented. "You okay?"

"I'm fine," Yuna said, faking a smile. "So, is everyone else done?"

Lulu, Rikku, and Wakka had walked over to where Tidus and Yuna were standing.

"We're done!" Rikku gestured towards herself and Lulu.

Yuna continued smiling, "Great!"

"Why were you running so fast, Yuna?" Tidus couldn't g et himself away from the question.

"Oh, um, I was afraid you guys were getting impatient," she lied.

Tidus raised an eyebrow. "Really? You know we could've waited …"

Yuna then remembered Tidus saying that he could tell when Yuna was lying. Yuna put on her most serious face, and tried her best to not sound phony.

"I know that, but, you know …" Yuna said. "I'm sure Wakka doesn't want to stay here that long."

Wakka smiled at Yuna, convinced. "That's right, ya? So let's go!"

Lulu, Rikku, and Yuna picked up their shopping bags. Again, Tidus offered to help Yuna out and she gladly accepted. Tidus and Yuna walked out of the shopping mall together, talking.

Lulu and Rikku glanced at Wakka to see if he would offer to help them, but it never happened. Wakka was already walking ahead of both of them.

Rikku looked at Lulu. "That sure was sweet of Tidus, wasn't it?"

Lulu nodded. "I can't say it's the sweetest thing in the world, but that was nice of him."

"Tidus has been acting kind of strange lately," Rikku said, rubbing her chin in a 'thinking' way. "Do you think it's because of Yunie?"

"It's a possibility."

"Oh! Let's set them up together! They look so cute, don't you think?" Rikku said, always loving the idea of setting people up together.

"Don't think of that now, Rikku," Lulu advised. "Yuna still doesn't remember anything and might get frightened of that."

"Scared? Of love? Can that even happen?"

Lulu didn't answer. "Let's go, they're waiting for us."

Lulu started walking ahead. Rikku had to run to catch up with her. "Hey! Don't avoid my question!" she squealed.

"Let's discuss it later," she said, and continued walking on.


When Lulu and Rikku arrived at the parking lot, they saw Yuna, Tidus, and Wakka standing near Lulu's car. Yuna was talking to them, obviously confused. Then Yuna saw Lulu and Rikku.

"There you are!" she said when they were near the group. "We were wondering where you were."

"Sorry!" Rikku apologized. "Just some girl talk!"

"Girl talk?" Yuna asked. "Are you saying I'm not a girl?"

Everyone laughed.

As soon as Lulu turned off the alarm in the car, everyone went inside. Again, Tidus was stuck in the middle.

'The things I do for Yuna …' he thought.

Lulu calmly turned on the car and waited for everyone to put on their seatbelts. When she heard all the clicks, she didn't move. Her car was on and nothing was happening.

"Uh, Lu? Did you forget how to drive?" Wakka asked.

"I think I did," Lulu said.

Everyone thought she was being sarcastic, so they just waited until Lulu moved the car.

When nothing happened, Wakka spoke again. "Lu? You were kidding, ya?"

"I wasn't," she said, simply. "Can someone else drive?"

Tidus noticed what was causing Lulu to freak out on the wheel. The accident. The rainy day. Did those memories still haunt her? He decided to step in.

"That's okay, Lulu. I'll drive," he said.

Lulu nodded silently and opened up the car door. She got out and traded places with Tidus. Lulu was now in the middle of the backseat.

"Are you okay, Lulu?" Yuna asked.

"I'm fine. I just don't feel that well," she told them.

"You should feel well, ya? It's a beautiful day!" Wakka stated.

It was true. It was like a strange cliché – It was sunny, but not that warm because it was winter. But it was still pleasant, and there were even picturesque puffy clouds in the sky.

"It's okay, Lulu, I'm sure you'll be better in no time!" Rikku said, cheerily. She wasn't afraid.

Lulu simply nodded and stared straight ahead.

Yuna turned and looked at Lulu. She couldn't help but wonder what was wrong with Lulu. "Lulu? Can I ask what's wrong?"

Lulu opened up her mouth to speak, but was interrupted.

"It's just a bad memory, Yuna. No one likes to talk about bad memories," Tidus told her from the front seat.

"Oh …" Yuna said, turning to look out the window. She was still mystified, however.

Lulu made a mental note to herself to thank Tidus later. It was just a horrible memory. There wasn't going to be any déjà vu or anything … right? 'Of course not. Don't be a fool, Lulu. It's a bright day and there's no fog or rain in sight. Plus, Tidus is a perfectly capable driver.'

Tidus pulled out of the parking lot and exited into the highway. Lulu looked straight forward. Everyone else was silent. They seemed to notice how tense Lulu was, and decided to keep quiet.

When Tidus exited the highway into the roads of Besaid, Lulu was relieved. It didn't seem like it, but that was one of the scariest moments of her life. So far, at least.

"So you want me to drop you guys off at your houses? Or do you want to stick around at mine?" Tidus asked the group, breaking the silence.

"Can I stay for a while?" Rikku asked.

Tidus shrugged, "Sure. That's why I asked."

"I wanna stay too, ya?" Wakka told him.

"Lulu? Do you want to come over, too?" Tidus asked.

Lulu nodded, "Yes. That would be nice … thanks."

Tidus smiled, "No problem!"

"Rikku?" Yuna piped up. "When will we be able to see our prom dresses?"

Rikku giggled, "Not for a long time, Yunie! Not until right before the prom!"


When the group arrived home, Yuna (along with Tidus' help,) Rikku, and Lulu dropped off their bags near the entrance. Lulu excused herself to the bathroom.

"Anyone want a snack?" Tidus asked.

"I do!" Yuna said.

"Oh, me! Me!" Rikku said, waving her hand like crazy.

"Me, ya?" Wakka was still a little bit hungry, even after he ate a burger at the food court. Tidus did, as well. Only Lulu, Rikku, and Yuna haven't eaten yet.

Tidus grinned at the response. "All right, I'll go make sandwiches or something."

Yuna stood up. "I'll help! Is that okay?"

"Why not?" Tidus turned his grin to Yuna. "Do you think Lulu wants any?

"I'm sure she does," Yuna replied, and they both went into the kitchen.


Wakka sat down on the couch while Rikku sat in a chair. The television was on, but they weren't paying attention to it.

"Do you think Lulu's okay, Wakka?" Rikku asked.

Wakka nodded, "I know Lulu. We've known each other since we were little, ya? Just give her some time alone and the next minute – she'll act like nothing happened! Oh … and speaking of her …"

Lulu entered the room. "Where's Tidus? And Yuna?"

"Making sandwiches," Rikku answered. "You want one, right?"

"That would be good … I'm a bit hungry," Lulu said.


"So, what kind of sandwiches are you planning to make, Tidus?" Yuna asked him.

Tidus grinned, sheepishly, "Uh … I was kind of hoping you would know."

"What?" Yuna was surprised. "Hmm … if I didn't offer to help, what would you do?"

"Ah, but I knew you were going to help, Yuna," Tidus had a glint in his blue eyes. "That's just the type of person you are. All the more reason anyone would love having you a friend. You're kind. Period."

Tidus put a hand on Yuna's shoulder and held it there for a while. Their eyes locked and they smiled.

'Being alone with Tidus … it's nice … it's … what?' Yuna lost her trail of thought when a memory was being pushed into her mind.


Flashback –

"Mommy, do we have to move to Besaid? I like it here in Bevelle!" Four year old Yuna cried.

"I'm sorry, Yuna. But that's where daddy is headed next. Near the lands of Besaid Island," Yuna's mother, Leah, explained.

"But … but mommy, daddy travels everywhere! Bevelle is in the center of Spira. Isn't it easier to just stay here?" Yuna pleaded.

Leah smiled at her daughter. She was the one to tell her that Bevelle was in the center of Spira.

"Besaid is in the south! Really south, mommy!"

"You're right, honey. But daddy won't be traveling everywhere, now. He'll only be in the lands near Besaid. So that means we'll be able to see daddy more often, now!" Leah told her.

Yuna stared up at her mother, wiping her eyes. "Really? I get to see daddy?"

"Of course you can. He's right here," Braska entered Yuna's bedroom.

Yuna's face lit up. "Daddy!"

She ran to him, and they hugged. They had no seen each other for a long time.

"I see your mother has told you about Besaid," he said, after their embrace.

Yuna nodded sadly.

"I'm sorry, Yuna. But I've been to Besaid a lot of times. It's always sunny there, and everyone knows everyone!" he said.

"Really?" Yuna's eyes widened. "Neat!"

Braska continued to tell stories about Besaid, while Yuna continued to get more and more interested.

End Flashback –


"Yuna? Yuna? Spira to Yuna! Are you there?" Tidus said, waving a hand in front of her face.

"Huh?" Yuna snapped back to reality. "Wow …"

"You okay?" Tidus said, looking at her.

"Mmm … fine … I guess," she said. She turned to the refrigerator and looked for sandwich ingredients.

"What happened? Did you daze out?" Tidus would not stop asking questions.

"Oh, I just remembered something about when my mom told me we were moving to Besaid. I remember we were in Bevelle … I was so sad when my mom told me we were moving … but then, my mom told me were going to be able to see my dad more. I was so ecstatic after hearing that! I hardly got to see my father, you know?"

Tidus stared at her, his mouth open.

Yuna giggled, "Don't do that, Tidus! You know it's rude to just stare at someone with your mouth open …"

"Yuna …" Tidus was still amazed. "You just remembered something."

"Yeah … I … hey! You're right!" Yuna grinned.

"Hmm, well we're making progress here …" Tidus was joyful. Yuna would remember her memories soon enough. Then, maybe, things would be back to normal.


This is the end of chapter twelve!

Again, sorry for the long wait. But I will never leave this fic unfinished! NEVER! Because I want to get started on other fics, too. Haha.

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