Hey everybody! Well just got in from school, and I've been planning this chapter all day…hmm…maybe I should have paid a little more attention in school! LOL. Oh well hope you enjoy this chapter, entitled "Just Let Her Go" Thanks for the reviews!

"Tidus! Do you have Aunt Belgemine's house address or phone number…how about Cousin Lucile's?" The house had been warped into a fractious tornado while Lenne had been making plans for the engagement party. The phone permanently attached to her ear, while she attended to the kitchen; each dish must be perfect for their guests. Several of Lenne's friends from school had come over to help her with the decorations and hours of planning. Exiting from the kitchen into the garage Dona peered in the dusky sanctuary of men where Tidus had been hammering away at his trucks engine, much to complicated for Dona to comprehend.

"Uh Tidus…what are you doing?" Startled by her intrusion, knocking his head into the hood he screeched, "Damn it!" Jumping back she cupped her mouth closed, suppressing her laugh. Stepping away from the truck he looked around to where she stood.

"I was just changing…the transmission…the oil, and …never mind." Shrugging her shoulders at these tasks that she had never heard of stepped forward.

"Lenne wants to know if you'd walk up to the corner store for some milk, we need it for the cake." Smiling gently he nodded. Returning to his room to change into a clean shirt. Exiting the house Lenne let a faint smile trace her lips, and then was rapidly consumed in her work.

The street was calm, and Tidus carried on down the street, his head hung low in thought.

"A cake? She really is excited about this huh? Maybe…I should be too? Should I get involved with the planning…no? I think the girls got it. Man…she wants me to write a speech too? That's a little too much…what will I write?" Knocked from his thoughts, and into Gippal's shoulder he stumbled back a few steps.

"Hey Ti! Didn't see ya there. Where you heading?"

"To the store, got to pick up some stuff for the house."

"Oh I was for sure you'd be heading to Yuna's.

"Why would I be going over there?" A baffled expression overcame his face, and a gentle smirk surfaced upon his lips.

"Don't you know—"Know what? Has something happened?"

"No, no nothing like that. I thought Rikku or even Yuna would have told you." Shaking his head from side to side, becoming intrigued with what he obviously didn't know.

"No, I haven't talked to either one of them…not since that night."

"Oh, well Yuna's leaving to Besaid."

"Why?"

"I don't know, she got accepted to Besaid University and I guess she decided to leave."

"When's she leaving?" Glancing to his watch, he looked back into Tidus' eyes with an unpromising face.

"About 45 minutes. Rikku's going to drive her; they were still getting ready when I left—Tidus! Where you going!"

Running past him, "I have to hurry, before it's too late." Shrugging his shoulders Gippal continued to walk down the street while Tidus sped away into Yuna's direction. His last chance was hanging in the air to see her…to tell her he loved her…before she was gone forever.

The Braska Estate

Scaling the gates and several walls he finally reached the door. Ringing the bell several times his heart sank into the depths of his stomach.

"I'm too late…she has already left, but then again…she had nothing worth staying for." The door unlatched rather quickly and out stepped forth Rikku, with an unwelcoming facial gesture.

"Can I help you Tidus?"

"Where's Yuna? I must see her." Stepping forth to enter Rikku held her hands out, gently shaking her head.

"Tidus…why…can't you…just let her go?" Her words seemingly escaping in nothing but a whisper.

"Rikku…I have to—"Just let her go…don't you think she has been through enough."

"I have to at least say goodbye—"You have Tidus," her tone strong and firm, gently slipping back into a mere whisper, "You have…one too many times."

"Rikku…please—"Just…let her go. She can't take much more, it is for the best." Looking down to the side, her arms dropping she thought to herself.

"Does he know about Seymour…even…if he does…it will solve nothing…she needs time away…she can't take anymore."

"She has to know—"Just…walk away." She wasn't going to allow him access no longer to Yuna. Extending her hand, she held a small blue blitz ball jersey.

"I…believe…that this belongs to you." Any air that had been in his lungs, now trapped inside. Extending his hand, he could barely grasp it, and with it an overflow of memories entered his mind…ones that had been long forgotten.

"Yuna! We won! The game is ours! The small, fragile girl smiled gleefully jumping into his arms, the excited crowd surrounding them.

"Speech, speech, speech!" The crowd yelled to Tidus who had scored the winning goal. Smiling allowing his modesty to surface pulled Yuna closer. Her honey brown hair falling lightly onto her shoulders as he tugged her closer into spotlight.

"Well…I couldn't have done it with out my girl. She has always been there for me, and has supported me at every game. My good luck charm!" With smiling faces he swept a kiss onto her cheek. Taking off his jersey he handed it to her leaving only his undershirt beneath.

"It may stink, but it's yours!" Laughing to himself, he held her closer as she smothered his face into the jersey laughing.

That was one of many distant memories, long gone. Taking the jersey from her hand, he stepped back.

"Rikku…please…just let me see her—"Tidus…you only cause her pain…she has had enough, why do you insist on hurting her…when you know…it can never be…you…both together…can never be. So please leave…let her go." Realizing that what she had been saying was rather logical took another step back, concentrating on the ground. Looking back into Rikku's eyes, his streamed with despair. Attempting to comfort him she barely could whisper, "Tidus…" Not wanting to accept pity from her he turned away. His world crumbling around him, doubting if he had the strength to rebuild them…was it over?

"Tidus!" His feet forcefully stopped in place, "I'm sorry." Slowly attempting to look over his shoulder he found the idea useless, and continued to walk forward…he needed to be alone. Taking a breath she reentered the house to be met by Yuna.

"Who was there?" Her eyes searching the side curtains, for a certain someone. Looking to the suitcases that lined the foyer, and back to Yuna she gently smiled.

"Nobody important."

Well? How did you all like this chapter? I think it is one of my favorites, cause I am ALL about family, and I love how Rikku is constantly trying to protect her cousin. Anyways! Just my opinion! Review PLEASE!!