Marriage Between Friends

by Chimomo

Four stories that take place before and after X-2, between four different pairings: Tidus/Yuna, Baralai/Paine, Rikku/Gippal, and Lulu/Wakka. The stories will each be different, but relate to each other, and share the theme of marriage, children, and love.

2. Wakka and Lulu

"No, Wakka. I don't see you in that way. We're friends – nothing more. I couldn't...not after Chappu, and I just..." Lulu searched for words. She didn't want to hurt Wakka, but when he had proposed to her, she just didn't know what to say.

"But...Lu, I love you! I'm good to you! I'll be a good husband, a good father...I want to be with you, ya? I know I'm not Chappu, but..." Wakka said desperately, trying to make the mage understand.

"I'm sorry, Wakka. But getting married...It reminds me of what Tidus said to me once. We were talking on the farplane, and he said how there would be other guys...he suggested you...saying we get along great. You know what I said to him? Getting along isn't enough. Not nearly. What I mean, Wakka, is that there has to be chemistry, you know? We just don't have that chemistry," sighed Lulu. She placed her hand on Wakka's shoulder, giving him a small, rare smile.

Wakka felt deflated. Lulu had rejected him. After hours of wondering when, or if he should propose, Wakka was rejected. "I...I get it, ya?" he lied, putting a fake smile on his face. "We're still buddies, ya? It was just a suggestion. We'll go back to how it was before, ya?"

Lulu raised an eyebrow, but said nothing. Wakka sighed again. "We can't, can we?" Lulu closed her eyes and shook her head softly.

"We'd be friends. But it wouldn't be the same, now that I know you feel like this. It would be awkward," Lulu admitted quietly. Wakka blinked, noticing the change in tense. "So...maybe I shouldn't follow my heart. Maybe I should follow my mind. I suppose I could give you a try at marriage, Wakka. I could always grow to love you," she said, smiling. Wakka's jaw dropped, and his eyes bulged. She had accepted? Wakka didn't know what to think. He had proposed, been rejected, only to have his proposal accepted? He couldn't take it anymore.

Wakka fainted.

AN: Here it is, the second chapter! :) Thank you to my lovely reviewers, RaquellaRose and babygirlalexis! Your reviews made me super happy. =^.^=

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