Well, we're getting closer and closer to the end. I will extend the story as much a possible, but time is running out it seems. lol. And believe me, this story will be anything than what you'd expect it to be. We take a trip down memory lane in this chpt. I hope no one minds. The song in this chpt is the main reason why I called this story There You'll Be. It's one of my fav. Okay, five reviews will get you a new chpt. And the fifth reviewer will get a small sneak peak of the next chpt. Who's up for the challenge?
Disclaimer - I don't own the song in this story. It belongs to Faith Hill and to whom ever wrote it.
"Tidus!" Yuna shouted. Despite the danger at hand, she ran to his side and tried her best to remove the pile of rubble that laid upon him. She managed to remove some, but not all. She then kneeled down next to him and cradled him in her arms. The fire began to spread rapidly. It grasped the curtains and began to climb where everything was now in flames. The crowd was in total hysteria and running rabid. They were trying to escape the burning building, but were in too much of a panic to even think straight. Yuna looked around at the sight before her, however, she refused to leave Tidus no matter the cost.
"Yuna!" Lenne called out, but it was no good. There was no way that Yuna was going to listen to anyone right now.
"Tidus, wake up!" Yuna cried while giving him a small shake.
Shuyin managed to fight his way back towards the stage and was shocked at the sight before him and quickly ran to their aid. "What happened here!"
"He was just trying to protect me." Yuna said through soft sobs.
"Yuna. . ." came a soft whisper. He placed his hand to her cheek, gently rubbing it. "I-I love you." His eyes slowly opened, however, were very weak as was his breathing. "I'll be with you. . . always. . ."
"Tidus!" Shuyin shouted. "Tidus, hang on!" Lenne ran over, quickly kneeling down next to Shuyin and she gasped.
"You can't leave me!" Yuna said through pleading tears of sorrow. "You're the only one I have ever wanted!"
Tidus let out a soft breath of air and tried to recapture it. "Yuna. . . I. . . I'm sorry." A few tears escaped his eyes. "I'm. . . so sorry." Yuna slowly brought her hand up from his chest only to see blood upon it and she nearly freaked out, for he was bleeding freely. "Everything I ever did. . . I did it for you." Yuna wiped the blood off on her dress and then placed her hand upon his face. "All I ever wanted was for you to be safe." Yuna wiped the tears from his eyes. "All I was trying. . . to do. . . was love you." Yuna bit her bottom lip to keep from breaking down, however, the tears fell from her eyes like rain and that's when the memories began to flow. . .
When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life
Upon entering, their eyes locked together instantly.
"Hi." Yuna said. "I'm Yuna and this is Lenne."
"I--I'm Tidus and this is my partner, Shuyin." Tidus said as Shuyin nodded his head to the ladies.
When I look back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me
Suddenly, the door of the room was violently shoved open as it swung back, bounced back off the wall and almost swung back shut, however, it was stopped as Tidus and Shuyin quickly entered the room only to see the girls in danger once again.
"There he is!" Shuyin shouted as he pointed at the psycho lying on the floor just inches away from Lenne.
Being braver than what his sanity called for, the psycho jabbed the knife at Lenne who began to scoot backwards away from his as he continued to crawl towards her and jab the knife at her bare feet.
"Bastard!" Tidus shouted as he ran at the psycho who was then greeted by a solid kick to his ribs. The guy hollered out as the knife went sliding across the room and he was completely turned over onto his back. "Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" The psycho looked up at Tidus and his eyes went wide with fear, for he knew exactly who that was and where there was one, the other one wasn't very far behind.
In my dreams...
I'll always see you soar above the sky
Tidus jumped through the roaring flames that coveted the doorway as he held a small child in his arms where it all then caved inward. Tidus presented the child to their worried parents where he was then nearly knocked down by Yuna who flew her arms around him. Tidus' eyes flew open wide as he soon came to realize who was embracing him. Shuyin and Lenne fought their way through the crowd as they seen saw Tidus and Yuna.
Tidus was truthfully stunned not alone shocked by Yuna's reaction towards him. They had just met only hours ago yet she was becoming almost emotionally attached to him already. Although a bit hesitant at first, Tidus slid his hands around the small of her back and pulled her close to him.
"It's okay." Tidus said. "I'm here." Yuna gently released her grasp on him as she looked at him and softly smiled.
In my heart...
There'll always be a place for you
"Shuyin's in there." Tidus said "You're safe with him as well as me."
"But he's not you." Yuna admitted, which seemed to flatter Tidus because that comment made him give a crooked smile in amusement.
"Is that right?" Tidus asked and Yuna nodded her head as her cheeks turned a slight shade of crimson.
For all my life...
I'll keep a part of you with me
Yuna moved in closely to him and wrapped her arms around her neck. She shuddered with excitement as she felt Tidus glide his hands around the small of her back and pull her to him. They listened to the sound of the music, allowing their bodies to sway in perfect harmony with it.
A soft moan escaped Yuna as Tidus continued to place kisses throughout the side of her neck. Soon realizing that he was about to get too carried away, Tidus prepared to stop.
"Don't stop." Yuna whispered into his ear seductively.
And everywhere I am, there you'll be
And with that, Tidus lowered her down onto the bed, placing timid kisses upon her lips. Yuna scooted herself back farther onto the bed as he climbed on top of her. He trailed kisses from her lips, to her cheeks, and down onto her neck. Yuna moaned as she savored the heat of his breath upon her baby fine skin. He then continued his trail of kisses down onto her chest and downward. Yuna's breathes became slightly uneven as he continued to ravish her body with erotic pleasure and desire. She watched as he traced his tongue down her stomach, outlining her belly button and then proceeded on down.
"I want you, Tidus." Yuna said with seduction in her tone.
Tidus could only look at her with the look of pure love deep within his eyes. Those are the words he longed to hear since he laid eyes upon her. To know that Yuna wanted him as much as he wanted her was enough to make his world stop spinning for a moment in time to capture this moment with her.
And everywhere I am, there you'll be
Tidus caressed her lips with his as he laced his fingers with hers where he then pressed them into the mattress above her head.
Their breathing deep and uneven, their moans resembled the feelings of allurement and ecstasy that surged through their bodies where soon those feelings heightened far beyond their control.
"Tidus. . ." Yuna trailed off. "Will things always be like this?"
Tidus shook his head. "No." Yuna narrowed her eyes in bewilderment, looking at Tidus to find out what he meant. A smile slowly spread across his face while lacing her fingers with his own. "They will only get better." Yuna only smiled, laying her head down upon him.
Well you showed me how to feel
To feel the sky was in my reach
And I always will remember
All the strength you gave to me
The psycho thought he had made a clean getaway, however, that smile faded once he looked and saw Tidus heading straight at him. He yelled, putting his hands up in defense as did Yuna when suddenly the bike and the car crashed into each other. Tidus was slung over top of the car, landing on the pavement behind with a hard blow. He rolled several times before coming to a stop. The car, however, kept on skidding down the highway and eventually collided into the huge wall that supported the ramp way overheard causing it the ignite into flames.
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me
Yuna!" He cradled her in his arms long enough to make sure she was with him and upon seeing her eyes, he gave her a smile. "Come on! We've got to get away!" Helping and leaning against each other, Tidus and Yuna somehow gathered what strength and will was left within them and tried their best to make a run for it, however, they only made it a few feet before the car explodes and the impact from the explosion sent them flying forward and to the ground. Tidus turned over, shielding his eyes from the brightness of the flames as Yuna crawled over to his side. "He's gone, Yuna." Yuna cuddled next to him, burying her face in his chest and he placed a loving kiss upon her forehead. "He's never gonna hurt you again." The flames rose high into the air, creating a cloud of black smoke.
In my dreams...
I'll always see you soar above the sky
Tidus flew the door open without even knocking only to find pillow feathers strayed everywhere on the floor and the girls sitting on the bed painting each others toe nails. They looked and seen the boys and their eyes went wide.
"Uh-oh." Yuna said.
"Busted." Lenne added. Yuna just gave Tidus and innocent smile and he just crossed his arms over his chest.
In my heart...
There'll always be a place for you
"What are you doing up at the hour?" Tidus asked while he stood up. "You should be asleep."
"I. . . wanted to see you." Yuna admitted shyly while she slowly entered the room.
For all my life...
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am, there you'll be
Yuna eased her hand towards him, however, hesitated to touch him. Tidus looked to her hand then back at her only to gently grab her hand and pull it to his chest. Taking her hand, he glided it from the top all the way down to the top of his jeans. Yuna felt every curve and ripple of his muscles upon her fingertips. "Like the way that feels?"
"Let me feel your body next to mine." Yuna said seductively. Tidus slowly stepped in front of her, grabbed the belt of her house coat and untied it, which then fell to the floor. And without delay, he took her in his arms and pressed his lips to hers.
'Cause I always saw in you
My light, my strength
The kiss alone was very passionate and full of allurement. Their lips moved in perfect harmony where he soon trailed open mouthed kisses down to the side of her neck.
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
Yuna glided her hand through his golden strands of hair, feeling it so soft between her fingers as she savored the heat of his breath upon her skin and the tenderness of his touch. Never had she felt so loved by a man as she felt when she were near him. The love they shared was of great passion and contentment. No other love could even compare to what they share.
You were right there for me
Running his hands down her thighs then back up again, Tidus loved the feeling of her delicate skin against his fingertips. He loved the way she reacted to his tender kisses upon her neck, but above all else, he loved her. He had been with women before, but had never felt the way he felt when he was with Yuna.
You were right there for me
The words "I love you" escaped his lips as he nibbled and kissed near her cheek bone. His breath tickled her ear lobe and she suppressed a tiny giggle as she looked into his eyes.
For always...
"Not as much as I love you." Yuna said in a seductive tone of voice. "Show me how much." She caressed his face, gliding her thumb along his bottom lip where she received a kiss upon it. Tidus then scooped her up in his arms and carried her to his room.
In my dreams...
I'll always see you soar above the sky
"I'm scared." Yuna admitted. Tidus took her right hand and greeted it with a timid kiss.
"You needn't worry." Tidus said. "As long as there is breath in my body, I swear that I will keep you safe from any harm." Yuna found comfort in his words alone, for she knew that he would somehow keep her safe. All that everyone could do was say a prayer that this guy would at last be captured.
For all my life...
I'll keep a part of you with me
"You were great!" Tidus shouted as Yuna ran straight into his arms where he then spun her around in a circle.
And everywhere I am, there you'll be
"Go!" Tidus demanded. "Get off the stage!"
"No!" Yuna shouted at him through hysterical tears as she held on to him. "Not without you!"
And everywhere I am, there you'll be
"RUN!" Tidus demanded, however, it was too late. There was barely enough time for him to push Lenne and Yuna out of the way when the equipment from above fell down into the stage. Sparks flew up as everything erupted into flames. Yuna and Lenne pushed themselves up from the ground below them, turning and looking back as they shielded their eyes from the roaring flames.
"TIDUS!" Yuna screamed hysterically. "NO!" A pile of metal, wires and lights rested upon the lifeless body of Tidus.
There you'll be...
"This isn't fair!" Yuna cried. "It's not right! If my father hadn't- -"
Tidus shook his head. "Don't say that. Meeting you. . . Yuna. . . was the. . . best thing. . . that ever happened to me." Yuna noticed that his words were getting softer, his breath weaker. "I bless the day I met you. . . held you. . . kissed you. . . made love to you."
Yuna shook her head. "Tidus, you can't leave me like this. We've still so much love to share."
"And through you. . . our love shall live on." Tidus said. "Never. . . forget. . . me. . . or. . . our. . . love."
Tidus' hand fell from Yuna's cheek, his eyes slowly closing. Yuna just closed her eyes and sobbed uncontrollably as she held Tidus close to her, refusing to accept the facts at hand. Lenne placed her hand over her mouth as she tried to fight back the tears. Shuyin shook his head in disbelief. His partner was gone right before his eyes and he was certainly angered by this, however, there was one who was even more angry than he was.
Yuna took deep, angered breathes. Never had she felt such anger, such rage in her entire state of mind. She gently lowered her love to the floor below and stood up. She examined her gown, which was covered with his blood. She looked around at the burning flames and then to the rabid crowd. Everything appeared to be going in slow motion to her, the screams from the crowd were muffled as were Lenne's and Shuyin's words that they spoke to her.
"We have to leave now!" Shuyin insisted for the stadium would soon collapse.
"Yuna, come on!" Lenne urged while she tried to push Yuna forward who stepped aside.
"No!" Yuna shouted. "Leave me!" She then ran off into the distance.
"Yuna!" Lenne cried out. She started to give chase, however, Shuyin grabbed her and forced her off the stage to try and get her to safety.
Yuna walked around backstage while she looked around and all about. She could hear the crackling of the fire and feel the heat from it, but that was the least of her concerns right now.
"WHERE ARE YOU!" Yuna shouted in anger. "I KNOW YOU'RE HERE! AND I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING ME! YOU WANT ME!" Yuna laughed as she stopped walking and extended out her arms. "WELL, HERE I AM! TAKE ME NOW!"
A sinister cackle broke the calls of a crying heart. Yuna slowly turned only to come face to face with her alleged stalker.