(A/N:song is My December by Linkin Park, beautiful song by the by.)
This is my December…
This is my time of the year…
This is my December…
This is all so clear…
Rikku sat down with a harsh thump on Lulu's small porch step. Tidus sat next to her, albeit gentler.
"Sing again…please?"
She sighed. "It's late…I'll wake everybody up."
Tidus smirked. Aw c'mon. if you won't, I will, and I doubt you want that!"
Rikku put her fist under her chin and balanced her elbow on her knee. "I wouldn't mind!"
Tidus was a bit surprised, but before he could talk himself out of it, he was singing softly, an odd, yet familiar melody. A tune that resonated from his soft voice to her heart…her hand snaked it's way from beneath her chin into his, nimble fingers more used to stealing, now caressing the gentle curve of his knuckles, the worn pad of his palm…Everything these hands had seen…he sang still, watching her with love in his eyes, the way she seemed truly fascinated with his simple hand. Yuna had never been like that. And now…he was truly happy Rikku wasn't that reserved.
He hit the higher notes with ease, his voice crackling as he struggled to keep it low. Suddenly, Rikku looked up from his hands, smiling secretively, her one dimple showing in the light of the torches. She took his right hand and put it firmly against her chest, right over her heart. He stopped singing abruptly, surprised, but curious. Rikku had closed her eyes, and her breathing was even…calm…but her heart was racing so fast he could barely distinguish the beats. It scared him a little, maybe she was frightened of him? What they were doing? But then why would she seem so calm?
"Rikku…?"
The minute he broke the silence, she broke her hold on his hand. It dropped back into his lap, still warm from her smooth skin. She looked sad, nostalgic, and the worst of all…guilty.
She'd changed so much in the three years he'd been gone…Nothing like the flighty girl he'd left behind, waving emphatically as he dissolved into the dream he believed himself to be. And yet so much the same, outgoing and kindhearted…always wanting the best for everyone, and partial to having fun in the bargain…
And I
Just wish that I didn't feel that there was something I missed
And I
Take back all the things I said to make you feel like that…
"I know you meant what you told me on the beach…at the time…but…what's happened to us since then? Are you really so ready to give up Yunie?"
Tidus sighed, flexing his fingers, limp hand still in his lap. The warmth was dissipating into the chilly night air.
"She was never really mine to give up…I don't know what it was…but…our love was never what I'd hoped it would be…It isn't the sustainable kind, the kind that makes you feel like you could die and be happy just for knowing them…y'know? But I know now that…if given the chance, I can have that with you…"
Give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to…
"I want that so badly, you have no idea…" her voice was different, a voice he doubted he'd ever heard before, even when she'd been so frightened on the Thunder Plains nearly 3 and a half years ago now. Full of regret and longing…he knew how much she wanted it, just by her tone.
"Then take it."
The silence was deafening. His ears felt like they were being boiled. Thank god it was dark already…
Too deafening…Out of desperation he leaned forward, their cheeks touching, then he eased gently over, resting his lips on hers. He felt her hand reach up, caress his face as the kiss deepened.
This is my December…
This is all so clear!
Rikku broke the kiss abruptly, turning aside, her breath ragged, cheeks flushed.
"I…I should go I mean, it's almost midnight…" she twisted one of her braids nervously and stood up. Tidus followed suit.
"C'mon, it's not like you have anything to do tomorrow anyway! I'll find you…" his voice was so tempting…playful…
"No doubt you will…" and she risked one more quick kiss before pulling herself away and rushing inside with the key under the mat. He figured she'd done that on purpose, but had a feeling he shouldn't try it tonight.
Give it all away
Just to have someone to come to!
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to!
"hmm…." Lulu said to herself, quickly closing the curtain to her room after watching the whole scene play out below.
Her mind was already on Yuna…Rikku, she knew now, could take care of herself.
(SQUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I'm sorry I just hadda. Love the song, love love the pairing WHEEEEE!!! First Tikku kiss yupyupyup…all my reviewers…all for you, all for you…no idea what to do now besides a Yuna update…any ideas?)