Okay here's Chapter 12 (aka) "The Climax" I hope you all like it…its well… 'Unexpected' ha-ha!!!!! Well enjoy, and reviews are always appreciated! Especially because this is my halfway mark to the story, so CONGRATS to me!! LOL. Enjoy!

"What can I do for you…I can't hear you…" Yuna's cell phone alarm sounded, the sound that it was time to get ready for school. Lifting herself on her forearms she felt her tearstained pillow beneath her. Sitting up she pushed her loose hair back, resting her elbows on her knees she noticed that Rikku had not come and bothered her yet. Slipping into her pink slippers she stood. The room was cold with the morning air, and her window had been cracked open throughout the night. Exiting her room into the hall she walked down to Rikku's room to see if she were okay. It was highly unusual for Rikku to miss a wake up call. Knocking slightly she called, "Rikku…are you feeling well?" With no response Yuna cracked the door open slightly. The room was empty. Her bed had been made, and her night clothes lay on top of the laundry basket. Finding it odd she shrugged her shoulders and walked back to her own room, shutting the door behind her.

"She probably had to do something early at school…maybe a cheerleading practice?" Continuing to her closet, desperately she tried to shake her drowsiness away. Opening her closet she grabbed her pink sweatpants, a white tank top, throwing over a baby pink fleece sweater and her pink and white Nikes. Still wiping her eyes she grabbed her bag and keys. Entering the parking garage she got into her car. Taking a breath she fastened her seat belt, placing the car in drive she headed for the school.

An Hour Earlier

The Espresso shop was open early on Mondays; it was their busiest day of the week obviously. Sitting in the back Rikku sat impatiently glancing from window to window. Losing faith she began to stand to leave.

"You can sit back down Rikku." Glaring into his eyes she sat down slowly.

"Why did you ask to meet me here Tidus?" He looked tired, and something seemed to be wrong.

"How's Yuna—"That's none of your business."

"Rikku come on…we've known each other since we were little kids, don't you think you can trust me?" Setting her espresso down she leaned forward.

"Do you really want to know how she's doing?" Finally taking his seat he nodded. Taking a breath Rikku looked into his eyes.

"She's still smiling…" A smile seemed to appear within his eyes. Clearing his throat he sighed.

"So you remember?—"How could I not. I was the only one to catch her when you turned your back." With her quick snap Tidus became defensive.

"Rikku…I had no choice!—"Maybe not then, but you do now!" Licking his lips he lowered his head. Slowly shaking his head, "but that's where your wrong Rikku…I don't have a choice…not anymore." Confused Rikku pushed her espresso aside.

"What do you—"Lenne's pregnant." Pushing out the words he refused to remain at eye contact…ashamed. Cupping her mouth with her hand she fell back into her chair. Her cousin was going to be devastated…what was she to do next? A tear had begun to fall from her eye.

"I…thought…you loved her?—"I do Rikku…but I can't walk out on my family…not like my old man—A slap embraced his face leaving a small hot imprint upon his flesh. Stinging he cringed in agony. "I don't give a shit about your old man! You're doing it again! How dare you…she loves you! You…you are all she thinks about every night—"Oh Rikku you don't know that—"I know you're the only one she cries for, and she does that every night." Taking her espresso in hand and her purse in the other she begins to leave, but Tidus grabs her hand begging her to listen. Pulling back he continues to implore.

"Rikku, please don't tell Yuna, I think I should—"You! You stay the hell away from her… and I am afraid that if I don't get to that school on time, nobody's going to need to tell her… your slut of a girlfriend will." "Rikku!" Pausing one last time she turned around. He had been shattered…all of his dignity now lay in pieces. Stumbling forward he had one more question. Full of angst he implored, "Rikku…if Yuna loved me so much why did she started dating Shuyin—"She did it to make you jealous…isn't it funny how that worked out." Lowering his head he felt like Spira's biggest idiot. Raising his head again, he noticed Rikku had left. Leaving a tip at the table he rushed outside to his car. He had to get to that school. He had to set things right. For once and for all.

Bevelle High School

The lunch bell had rang, and Yuna had failed to spot Rikku at all. Where was she? It was odd, but Yuna found herself pushing onward through the day. Sitting by herself at the lunch table she rested her head.

"Thank Yevon I get to go home after this block." Closing her eyes she lost touch to what was actually going on around her. Mrs. Belgemine had walked by, stopping to throw some things away in the trash can when she said the most peculiar things.

"So Lenne, are you sure you will be back next year?"

"Yes, Mrs. Belgemine. My boyfriend and I are going to take some time off for the baby." The word baby sounded through Yuna's ears and she lifted her head. She wished that her eyes were deceiving her, if just this once they would lie…but they weren't. Instead they had revealed the truth. Trying to stand her knees gave way, catching herself with her palms for support. Wakka, Gippal, Lulu, and several others ran to her aid. Noticing the scene Lenne smiled wickedly, not wanting to stay too long she turned to leave blowing a butterfly kiss to Yuna who had now collapsed onto the floor. Helping her up Wakka and Gippal rested her arms on their shoulders. Shaking her head in disbelief she broke free. Stumbling forward they held their hands up as if she was to fall again. With the lunch bell ringing, most kids went to their next class, and some prepared to leave school. Reaching the foyer Shuyin ran into Yuna smiling at the coincidence.

"Hey Yuna…is everything…is everything alright." Placing his hands on her shoulders he lightly shook her from her daze.

"Shuyin…I'm so sorry…I must tell you…it is over…Tidus…can no longer be mine."

"Yuna…you okay?" Staring solemnly forward she moved her eyes into his deep blue eyes. Shrugging she answered, "I…don't know…but there is something I must tell you." Smiling he nodded.

"Alright well…I'll give you a ride home." Nodding he ushered her to the school parking lot. Fastening their seatbelts he placed the car into drive, pulling out of the parking lot into the road.

"So what was it that—"Shuyin…I haven't been completely honest with you." Looking to her with concerned eyes he waited for her to continue. Taking a breath, she trembled; the threat of vomiting was very high.

"I…used you—"What do you mean… I thought…I thought you liked me?" Tears began to form into her eyes. Her voice tight with pain.

"I…didn't want too! I did it to get Tidus back…I never meant to hurt you Shuyin…you're a great guy, it's just—"It what! Wasn't enough!" His voice booming over the radio. She no longer felt comfortable with the discussion he forced her to continue. She knew she had to…he deserved it.

"I never wanted to hurt you Shuyin—"You're so damn fake! Just like Lenne! You are just like them all. You think you're the shit so you can play around with other people's emotions! I loved you Yuna, how could you! Bring your damn pretty little head out of the sky, and realize that it isn't all about you!" Cutting her off, he was now furious as to what he had done.

"Let me out Shuyin! I'll walk the rest of the—"I'm not done!" Jumping in her seat, she was scared. Shuyin was becoming reckless, swerving through the lanes without a turn signal, running the red lights.

"So that is what Tidus meant when he told me to stay away from you! You two were together at one time weren't ya! You're playing childish games Yuna. Nothing is going to bring Tidus back, or he wouldn't be with Lenne! How dare you bring me into this?" Her tears now glistening down her cheeks, her face swollen and red, coughing through her tears.

"I said I was sorry!" Shaking his head he was too angry to speak. Another red light was coming up.

"Slow down! Shuyin…your doing 70 miles per hour! Slow down!" Within that brief moment they crossed the intersection. The light engulfed Shuyin's face as the Pick up truck slammed into the driver's side… Shuyin's side, Yuna's head smashing into the glass window. The car flipping multiple times, her body tumbled about like a rag doll within a dryer. She could smell the blood, she could taste the blood…she could feel the blood dripping down her forehead. Soon all the pain faded, closing her eyes into the darkness.