Hello again. I know that I have been gone a long time so I won't bore you with excuses. I'm sorry, but now I want to thank everyone who reviewed 'Feeling This' in my absence and I hope this is the chapter you've all been waiting for...I know I have!

Ps: RKC if you're reading this...I don't know but I won't be happy at school!

Chapter 15 (Yey!)

Arriving back at the airship a few minutes of silence later the couple of teenagers only realised how deserted the ship was once they had entered the small infirmary. Taking full advantage of the shortage of people, Tidus and Yuna busied themselves by collecting items to clean their wounds.

Yuna was first to be treated, sitting in the middle of a metal table and allowing her legs to dangle over the edge as Tidus stepped up to her. Taking her arm in his gentle hands he proceeded to clean Yuna's elbow. As the chemicals began to take effect, Yuna inhaled sharply. Noticing her flinch Tidus gave her a reassuring grin before tenderly stroking her arm as if to calm her. Hi fingers were so soft against her skin she felt her mouth go dry as she watched Tidus concentrate. Her eyes never left him even as he finished cleaning and applying a large plaster to the wounded are of her arm. It was already feeling better but much more when Tidus lowered his head to meet her hand and brushed his mouth against it.

Surprised, yet enjoying the blonde's ways of expression for her, she slid off the table to make her space available to him. Trying to cover up the furious blush and goofy smile covering her face as she faced away from Tidus Yuna gathered up some new materials and finally turned back to face him. Tilting his head down slightly so Yuna could see better, she brushed several untamed spikes out of the way from Tidus eye as she began to clean his wound. Unlike her, Tidus never flinched but was unable to remove the adoring look from his cerulean eyes as he watched every beat of Yuna's eyelids, heard every flutter of her leaping heart. How was he able to be this close to her and not be able to hide what he was feeling? It was almost intolerable.

Momentarily distracted by Yuna removing her hands from his face, Tidus never saw her copy his action until he felt a soothing warmth against his forehead. Closing his eyes briefly, Tidus knew that something had changed between them and he did not want to let it go.

Looking up at Yuna's beautifully mismatched eyes in surprise he couldn't help but feel everything that he had ever experienced for this one girl rush at him from all directions at once. Noticing that Yuna had not moved from her spot in front of the table and was standing very close, Tidus' need to touch her began to drown out any other thoughts apart from her. Inching almost snail's pace towards each other Tidus knew there was nothing in the world that could ruin this moment.

Suddenly breaking the silence throughout the ship Yuna heard her name frantically being called, "Yuna! Are you here? YUNA!?!"

Quickly forgetting the tender moment between herself and Tidus she ran to the door just in time to see Brother running down the corridor towards her, arms waving frantically.

"Brother? What's wrong?" Yuna asked as she exited the infirmary and tried to calm her flustered cousin down. Close behind her Yuna sensed Tidus' presence coming to see what all the commotion was about.

"Yuna, lusa xielgmo! Ed'c ouin sudran!" was all he managed to cry between odd 60's dance moves.

After having studied Al Bhed for a year now Yuna grasped most of the message but what surprised her most was 'sudran'.

'Mother'

Without a second thought Yuna sped down the hall towards the exit after Brother who was leading the way to her house, Tidus close behind.

"Please let her be okay. Please let her be okay", Yuna repeated under her breath as she pushed herself to run faster. She had overtaken Brother a second ago but could hear Tidus catching up to her. Sprinting downhill as fast as she could and almost breaking the door down Yuna ran straight to her Mother's room.

Watching as the door swung open Yuna saw the worried looks on her Father and Uncle's faces as they in turn saw her; pink in the face and covered in grass stains.

"How is she?" Yuna asked tentatively taking a step forward into the room.

"Not good. But she's sleeping now. All we can do is wait till the doctor arrives tomorrow morning", Cid grunted irritably.

Looking to her sickly mother Yuna saw how pale she looked since the last time she had seen her, her forehead beaded with sweat and her eyebrows knitted in pain. Yuna slowly came up to her and stood beside her father who sat on the bed next to his wife.

"I'm so sorry", Yuna whimpered through tearful eyes, "I should never have left…"

"Don't you dare think like that young lady! There was nothing any of us could have done if we were with her. Don't trouble yourself with those thoughts", Cid barked almost sympathetically at his niece, then headed out the open door in a few short strides.

A wave of silence fell upon the three remaining family members in the room. Suddenly aware of the time Braska rose from the bed and headed away stating, "I'll go make some dinner for you and your friends".

Turning to her mother Yuna sat down in her Father's place. Taking her cool hand in her own Yuna began stroking it gently.

"Hey", came a kind voice.

Her attention turned to the door where Tidus stood looking at the scene before him.

"Can I come in?"

"Sure", Yuna muttered absently to him.

Looking slightly uncomfortable but quickly shrugging it off Tidus entered and silently sat beside Yuna, "are you okay?"

"No", Yuna muttered again, sniffing as she felt herself blink back tears. She was not about to cry in front of Tidus, not now.

But he was persistent even as his eyes delved into her, concern and hopeful that there was some way he could help her through this.

Finally meeting his gaze Yuna could tell Tidus was genuinely worried for her. This made her feel her even worse about crying. But she couldn't help it. As she looked away she felt a single tear run down her cheek. Tidus lent forward and wiped it away, making Yuna look back at him in the process. He gave her a half smile, hoping to make her feel better, instead, Yuna felt the tears well up in her even more. Unable to hide it any longer she let go of her Mother's hand and fell into Tidus' comforting arms. Her head lay against his chest and her arms clutched at his shirt as she released her worries in a stream of salty tears. Tidus lay his cheek on the crown of her head and held her close, stroking her silky hair.

They sat like that until Yuna's moans subsided and all they could hear was each others' breathing. Kissing her head Tidus waited for Yuna to sit back up, her eyes moist and her face flushed.

Rubbing her arm gently, Tidus watched as Yuna's eyes fell back to her mother's calm body. Knowing now was not his time, he reluctantly rose from the bed, saying, "I'll go see if your Dad needs any help" as he headed for the door again.

"Tidus".

Turning to look at Yuna a last time before he left he smiled as she turned to thank him.

"Anytime", he smiled, "I'll be back soon", he promised as he closed the door behind him.

"Yuna? Yuna?" asked a calm voice, rousing the girl from her sleep.

Blearily she opened her bi - coloured eyes to see Braska leaning close and rub her back. He smiled lovingly and moved slightly so Yuna could stretch.

"Why don't you go back to the airship and get some sleep? It's past midnight", her father whispered, "I'll watch her".

Yuna looked to her mother, considering her father's proposal. But when she let out a large yawn she realised she should go back for the night. Turning to her father she nodded, knowing he was right as usual. Kissing him on the cheek and taking a last glance at the bed Yuna padded out of the house. Walking slowly up the hill until she met the metallic shape of her uncle's airship she found herself turning away and heading towards the beach. She wasn't ready to sleep, no matter how tired she felt.

Upon reaching it Yuna felt a twinge of de-ja-vu as she took in her familiar surroundings; the large, flaming torches flickering in the dark and illuminating the scene before her . The palm trees surrounding the enclosed area swayed gently in the breeze, the sound of the waves licking at the golden sand. It was all too familiar to her.

Removing her trainers and leaving them by a nearby torch Yuna walked barefoot closer to the sea, letting her feet sink into the cool sand. After spending endless days down here just listening to these sounds with Rikku as a child it was no wonder that she had come to be soothed by the reassuring resonances now. But restless worries for her mother continued to plague her mind despite everything she tried.

So far the only thing to have removed Yuna's worries today was her interesting time with Tidus. After spending the afternoon with her friends, who later bailed on her just to give her some alone time with him, then tumble down a hill with him, cutting her arm and another ruin moment to add to her collection - she hadn't had time to concentrate on anything important.

Only Tidus.

When he'd been taking care of her wound he had seemed so focused. He had been so intent on taking the pain away that Yuna hadn't been able to stop herself when she'd kissed his forehead. It was as if he had rekindled something in her that had previously only burned for Shuyin. Only now did she realise that this new flame was burning brighter and much stronger than any she had felt before.

Suddenly a noise behind her made Yuna jump out of her reverie.

"Yuna".

Then, out of nowhere Yuna recalled where she had seen this before: her dream. In it she had been standing right where she was standing now with the torches surrounding her and the sea spray in the air. Then there was the mysterious voice, the one she'd been unable to recognise before now.

Turning her head to the side Yuna looked over her shoulder to see wisps of blonde hair and consoling cerulean eyes greet her.

As Tidus approached the beach he could easily make out Yuna's sleek form against the shimmering sea. She was standing close to the waves but just far enough away so that they couldn't touch her. Continuing to walk towards her wracked his brain for ways to comfort Yuna. She was going through such a tough time lately that all he wanted to do was be there for her. Even if she knew that he'd always be there for her he'd be happy.

Seemingly sensing someone behind her he called her name to make sure she knew it was him. He didn't want her using her kung - fu on him before she knew who it was. But once her eyes fixed on him he realised there was no chance that she'd ever do that.

"What are you doing up? It's late" Yuna asked still facing him.

"Should I go? I just thought you may want to talk or something", Tidus explained. He hoped ,against all odds, that Yuna would not make him leave, but let him stay with her even if it was a minute longer.

"No, don't leave", Yuna answered turning to face the sea again. Taking that as his cue, Tidus kicked off his boots also and padded over to her.

"I'm sorry you're going through all this - it must be so hard on you and your father. I wish there was more I could do…" Tidus confessed.

Looking to him again as if he hadn't realised all that he had been doing for her these past couple of days. Yuna consoled his sympathetic demeanour, "Tidus, you've done more for me than anyone else could have. Thank you, Rikku and Paine for coming down here with me, you guys are the reason I have been able to get through this. That's more than enough."

There was a moment of friendly silence between the two teens as they contemplated where to go next.

"I'm sorry I ran out on you earlier…I just - "apologised Yuna.

Raising his hand to halt the explanation tumbling out of Yuna's mouth. Tidus muttered, his cerulean eyes gazing deeply at her, "it's understandable. Don't worry about it".

Having one less burden to bear, Yuna nodded and then walked into the ocean, letting the soothing water rush over her bare feet. Remaining where he was Tidus gazed up into the sky and noticed the full moon shining in the midnight sky.

"What do you think of Besaid?"

Lowering his gaze to Yuna he saw her looking right back at him, a playful smile gracing her features and making his stomach leap in anticipation.

"It's really beautiful. I envy you for living here for so long," the blonde smiled as he took his first steps into the sea. "It's like you said on the mono - rail the first day we met, 'it's the complete opposite of Zanarkand'".

Watching him curiously, Yuna couldn't believe Tidus had actually remembered something like that. "Well, you finally got your wish to visit Besaid".

"And I wouldn't trade it for anything", Tidus muttered to the sea. He could sense Yuna's expression change from one of play to a more conscientious one. But before she could reply, Tidus took a deep breath and then dived under the surface of the moonlit sea.

Just when I thought I was safe

You found me in my hiding place

Curiosity overwhelming her, Yuna ventured further in to search for Tidus' vanished form. Scanning the waves she continued unsuccessfully to find him. A few seconds later Yuna felt something brush against the back of her leg, making her leap round in surprise only to see nothing there.

I'd promised never again

I wouldn't give my heart, but then

All of a sudden Tidus resurfaced behind her and grabbed her around the waist. Screaming in surprise Yuna struggled to break free of Tidus' toned arms as he spun her around. Finally getting away, Yuna threw a handful of water in the blonde's direction. Receiving it in his face and causing him to pause in his tracks Yuna released a loud giggle and before she knew it she was also wiping water from her face.

Closer, closer I moved near you

The way I want you makes me fear you

"Now were even", Tidus proclaimed.

However, Yuna seemed to disagree, "not by a long shot," she smiled spraying him again.

For the second time in two days a water fight had broken out. Rushing around each other in a hurry of spray and laughter neither realised how Yuna ended up standing barely inches away or how Tidus' arms had found their way to Yuna's, holding her in place.

Love breaks and love divides

Love laughs and love can make you cry

I can't believe the ways

That love can give

And love can take away

Her damp hair hanging in her eyes, which still reflected light of the full moon when their gazes met. Tidus was unable to do anything else.

"Yuna…" Tidus thought as he felt his fingers involuntarily rise to the brunette's face.

Yuna's attempts to escape from Tidus had once again landed in another of these odd moment when all she wanted to do was look into those shining azure eyes full of promises and into his beautiful soul. And it was happening again, just how it was supposed to.

I find it hard to explain

It's crazy but it's happening

Her mind had gone blank, she could not resist Tidus or his beautifully bright eyes. Even as she lost herself Yuna felt something warm stroke her cheek, making her knees go weak. Then under no control of her own Yuna's body responded - her hand rose out of the water surrounding them and stoked Tidus' face. How could she have spent so long without being this close to him? And even now she was here it was intoxicating. She could barely draw her breath.

This time as she felt herself draw even closer to Tidus she felt no worry or guilt holding her back. All she wanted was him.

And I'm falling again

Much further than I've ever been

Seconds later their lips met in a sweet and tender kiss. It was something Yuna felt that she had been waiting for all her life, to finally be in Tidus' arms and being in this moment. As Tidus reciprocated she felt him draw her closer towards him and holding her firmly yet gently around her waist. As they became more confident with each other Yuna couldn't help but sense her desire for him begin to burn inside of her, urging her to explore him further. Sliding her hands down from his face she felt them trace the toned muscles of his chest through his soaking shirt.

Combing his fingers through her damp hair Tidus also felt his need for Yuna begin to intensify just as the kiss was. Now that it was actually happening Tidus was unsure of how he would ever release her from his embrace. It was too unimaginable to conceive.

I'm falling deeper than the ocean

I am lost in this emotion

What seemed hours later Yuna felt herself draw away slightly to catch her breath, instantly knowing she wanted to return to Tidus and feel his touch once more. The passion flaming inside her now was not going to die down easily.

Resting her forehead gently against his Yuna felt as if her life had somehow become complete. Here she was, with Tidus, just like in her dream and she never wanted to leave. The moment was too perfect.

Love breaks and love divides

Love laughs and love can make you cry

I can't believe the ways

That love can give

And love can take away

Yuna's eyes flickered open to meet Tidus' own, everything he was feeling evidently sparkling in them. The merest hint of a smile graced the corners of his lips before his hand reached up to caress Yuna's face once more. Closing her eyes again she lent her cheek into his palm, her love for him stronger than ever.

Nothing could ruin this moment.

It was just them. Together.

At last.

End of Chapter 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES! I did it! How the hell did I write all that? & pages…OMG!

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That was quite soppy, I admit. I hope everyone was okay with that? Review or e - mail me with your thoughts!

Now, Chapter 16.………………….O.O