Chapter Two
7 Years Later
Yuna sighed wearily as she dropped the last box in the living room. The move from her dad's house to the new apartment she shared with Rikku was a long one, especially since she did most of the work. Glancing around she sighed and decided to take a small rest before she started unpacking. This apartment could be a good thing since it meant that she wouldn't be living on the campus of The University of Zanarkand where she and Rikku would be attending. "Rikku will you please get in her and help me?" she yelled. "Sure Yunie. Be right there." Rikku yelled back. Appearing in the doorway she had a blonde guy following her. 'Oh great she's got one already.' Yuna thought. "Um this is Gippal. He's an old friend." Rikku said. Sighing again she said, "It's really nice to meet you Gippal. Rikku do you mind helping me unpack? I've got other things I've got to do before tomorrow." She said.
"Yeah yeah Yunie. Gippal can help too." Rikku said. Picking up a box labeled YUNA is bold print she handed it to Gippal. "Up the stairs second door to the right." Rikku said. Rolling her eyes Yuna picked up two small boxes labeled with the word Kitchen and sat them on the floor. An hour passed and finally all the boxes were in the right room, which was good enough for now. "Thanks for all your help Gippal. I don't know what I would have done without you." Yuna said. Sending an irritated glance at Rikku who claimed she was 'supervising' them. "Anytime I guess. Well I should be going. I'll see you two later." He said before fleeing their apartment. Yuna didn't blame him. Poor guy had to help her move boxes and some of Rikku's were extremely heavy. Going to the kitchen Yuna opened up some boxes and started putting things away. Who knew how long it would take Rikku to get to it. "Yuna I'm going out for dinner. Need anything while I'm gone?" Rikku asked. "No." Yuna replied. The jingle of car keys could be heard and the slam of a door indicating Rikku had left.
Finally finishing the downstairs Yuna went upstairs and started straightening up her stuff. Opening up a box she found it was full of old photographs of her once friend Tidus Almasy. Shutting it again she threw it in her closet not wanting to see those pictures of someone who she had once been close too. That was until blitzball became involved. Everything was in it's place and Yuna noticed that the clock now read 1 am. Yawning she shut off her light and crawled underneath her blue blanket, and soon sleep claimed her.
The sun was shining through her curtains and it started to bother her. Rolling over she looked at the clock that read 7:15 in flashing red numbers. Groaning she got out of bed and dragged herself to the bathroom for a shower. Twenty minutes later she emerged from the bathroom in a slightly better mood. She was always a bit grumpy in the morning until she got out of the shower, it was just one of those things that made Yuna who she was. Looking through her clothes she finally decided on a blue denim skirt, a cute pink top, and her white/pink sneakers. She was on her bed brushing her hair when Rikku came in. "Hey Yunie. What's up?" she asked plopping down on the bed beside Yuna. "Nothing. Classes start soon though. Do you want a ride?" she asked. "Sure thing Yunie." Rikku answered. Taking out her schedule Yuna sighed. "I have English, History of Spira II, Biology, Theatre, and Art." She said. Though many would think that Yuna would have already chosen a major she hadn't as of yet and had taken these courses to see if it was something she would like. "Wow Yunie I have those classes too. They said these are what most students choose if they don't' have a major." She said. Yuna nodded. "I don't have a major yet so I figured why not?" she said. Glancing behind her she saw they should get going before they were late. "Let's go." She said. Locking the front door behind them they got in Yuna's blue mustang and took off for the University.
They parked in the parking lot and went looked for their first class, English. Finding it just in time they slipped into two empty seats beside each other and talked quietly while waiting for class to start. The instructor walked in the talking around them quieted as the instructor stood up front and addressed the class. "Class welcome to English. My name is Shelinda and I'm your instructor. This year we're going to do things differently and assign a partner that you will work on all assignments with." Shelinda said. Groans went around the room as they all wished they were with one of their friends. "Paine and Baralai, Lulu and Wakka, Gippal and Rikku. The list went on and on. If there is anyone who is not paired up with someone please raise your hand." Shelinda instructed. Yuna's hand went into the air as she said, "I am not paired with someone." She said. The door opened then and a guy that looked about her age walked in. "Meet your partner. Tidus Almasy your partner for this course is Yuna Lesca." Shelinda said.
Her head whipped up for a closer look at the guy when she heard his name. Sure enough she saw the same chocobo hair and cerulean eyes that she had known so well all those years ago. "But Miss Shelinda I don't think that is such a good idea." Yuna protested. "The pairings are final." Shelinda stated firmly. Knowing that she was defeated she turned and glared at Tidus. She didn't think he would come here to college but she should have known he would. Zanarkand University had the best blitzball team in the area. "Sit with your partners and read the first chapter out of your textbook." Shelinda said. Smiling at Rikku she watched as she got up and sat with Gippal leaving a space open for Tidus to sit. He sat down beside her but still said nothing. She opened her textbook and was irritated when he leaned over to read over her shoulder. Just ignore him Yuna and maybe he'll go away. With this thought in mind she read the chapter that was about Ancient Literature of Spira. A bell sounded and she had succeeded in not speaking to him once. "Okay the first assignment is to choose a piece of literature mentioned in the first chapter and write a report on it. It's due on my desk on Friday." Shelinda said before they left the room.
Meeting up with Rikku to go to their next class she didn't notice Tidus was walking behind him. "So Yunie how was it working with Tidus? Was it terribly awkward?" Rikku asked concerned.
"It wasn't that bad and I didn't have to speak to him. I just got to get through this class and then I'll never have to see him again." Yuna said. "What happened between you two?" Rikku asked. "I don't want to talk about it." She answered. Entering their next class History of Spira II Yuna was excited to see Sir Auron was teaching this class. Taking a seat beside Rikku she was disappointed to see Tidus sit behind them. After a long boring lecture the bell finally rung and Yuna decided that had to be the most boring class she had ever sat through. Her stomach growled and she was thankful it was time to take a lunch break. Grabbing a tray she grabbed some lunch and sat down with Rikku and Gippal. "Hey Gip!" she greeted cheerfully. Her smile vanished when Tidus sat down at their table. "Hey Gippal." Tidus said. Sending him a glare she ignored him and started to stab her roast chicken furiously. "Hey Yuna." Tidus said softly and she dropped her fork. "Shove off." She said sourly. He looked shocked that she could be so rude because that wasn't the girl he knew. "What's your problem?" he asked. Taking a breath to calm herself she answered slowly, "Maybe because when the popular girls finally talked to you and I heard you dissing me is my problem." He scrunched up his nose thinking and he snorted. "That was seven years ago!" He exclaimed. "Seven years to you but it's something I won't forget." She said. "But." He started to protest but her next action made him stop. She had picked up her soda and threw it in his face. "Nice seeing you again." She said.
Wiping the soda off he got up and ran after her. Catching up to her he found her sitting in the Biology classroom, which he guessed she had next. "Yuna." He said. Slowly her head turned and he could see the tears in her bi colored eyes. Now he just felt bad, he had never meant to make her cry. "Yuna I'm sorry. Seven years ago I was a jerk and I let the sudden popularity get to my head. But after that you would never speak to me again so I gave up." He explained hoping she would forgive him. He had missed those times when they were wrestling, talking, or just sitting there doing nothing. He especially missed the leftover dinners she had always shared with him. "I guess I can forgive you Tidus but I can't trust you." She said after a few minutes. "I'm also sorry that I threw my drink in your face." She added. Not being able to hold it in anymore he started to laugh and that caused Yuna to look at him strangely. "Don't even worry about it. So we need to work on the project for English. I can stop by your house to work on it if you want." He said. Giving him directions to her house she said goodbye for he had to leave because he had to get to his next class. She continued the day happy that she had resolved her problem and had hopes that maybe they could be friends again.
AN: Thanks so much for the reviews. I have made this one longer than the last one since it was brought to my attention that it was short. Also just so it is clear Yuna is 19, Tidus is 19, and Rikku is 18. So please Review because it lets me know how I'm doing. Any suggestions are welcomed. And if anyone knows how to write in Al Bhed that would be a great help as well. Next chapter will be up soon!