A/N: Yeah well my computer is pretty much screwed. So I have to do all the work I did all over again, except for some of the beginning. I also was working on a Kingdom Hearts story for my friend's birthday. It was a pain in the ass, because I forgot some things so I had to look them up. Maybe I might post it, but I don't know.
I am so sorry that I haven't been updating that much! I was meant to finish and edit this chapter like 2 weeks ago and post it before I left for vacation. But I had no computer time and it was all hectic. I am trying to deal with something right now, but I am trying so I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything; everything belongs to square enix except this idea probably.
Notice Me
Chapter 7: Early Awakening
Normal POV
"TIDUS!!! GIPPAL!!! GET YOUR ASSES UP ALREADY!!" Jecht screamed from the hallways going backing and forth to the two boy's rooms.
"Five more minutes mommy," Gippal managed to say and then returned to his slumber.
"The things children make me have to do for them," Jecht muttered under his breath and left Gippal's room to go back to Tidus' room. "Boy get up!"
"Can't you give me like five more-"
"Minutes," Jecht ended the sentence. "I could but I don't want to. Now get your lazy ass out of that bed and get ready for school."
"Fine," Tidus said and then sat up trying to show his dad that he was awake. Jecht left Tidus' room a couple of seconds later and Tidus dropped back to lie down.
Gippal on the other hand decided to get up out of his bed and welcome a fresh warm breeze that came from the window. He smiled and went towards his closet to pull out random clothes to wear. He took out something simple and put it on. Getting out of his room, he went towards Tidus'. "Come on Ti, get your ass out. If I can do it, well you can do it fifty percent of the time!"
In response to what Gippal said, Tidus grabbed his pillow and threw it towards Gippal hitting him. "Hey that's not very nice!" Gippal said angrily, but not in a serious tone.
"Who said I was nice?"
Gippal pouted and saw that Tidus was going back to sleep. He went towards him and grabbed him by the legs. Gippal pulled Tidus back, causing Tidus to fall to the ground on his stomach. In response, Tidus looked pissed at him.
"I'll get back at you later," he said and then went back to sleep on the floor.
"Oh no you don't!" Gippal said and then smacked Tidus on the cheek.
"Ouch! Fine," Tidus said sighing in defeat. He got up and looked angrily at Gippal.
"What?! I only do this cause I am your friend and I care deeply about you."
"Oh fuck off," Tidus said going towards the bathroom.
Tidus came back to go get changed and as soon as the two guys were finished getting ready, they went downstairs.
"Yo pops why didn't you wake me up?" Tidus asked.
"What the hell are you talking about? I called for you to wake up," Jecht said reading the newspaper and drinking some coffee.
"Well where was I?" Tidus asked in confusion.
"Probably in lala world where people go to when they smoke something the day before."
"Riight hahah old man is funny," Tidus said sarcastically and went through the cabinets to pull out some cereal and a bowl and spoon. Gippal did the same and got out the milk.
"So who won the game last night?" Gippal inquired while eating some of his cereal.
"Well the score was pretty close, but Luca beat Bevelle," he answered.
"Damn Luca has been doing great, compared to last year," Tidus said and Gippal nodded.
"Like they'll beat Zanarkand," his father replied sarcastically.
Tidus shrugged and finished eating his cereal. He stood up from his seat and went towards the kitchen counter, to put his bowl in the sink. Gippal did the same and they both left the kitchen to get their stuff ready.
"Later pops!" Tidus yelled out and went towards the front door and opened it, getting out.
"Later Jecht," Gippal said as well and went outside.
"Yeah later!" Jecht yelled out as well and Gippal closed the front door.
They headed towards the car, with Tidus at the driver's seat and Gippal at the passenger seat. Pulling out of the driveway, they headed towards the school.
"Hey Gippal are you sure this is the time we should go?" Tidus asked turning on the radio. "I don't remember going this time yesterday." Gippal shrugged.
Yuna's POV
As soon as I woke up this morning, my head started hurting like hell. It took awhile to figure out where I was and realized a couple of minutes later that I was sleeping on the couch in the living room. Sitting up, I started remembering last night and about Lulu. Taking a quick glance at the other couch, I saw Rikku sleeping peacefully. Well this was sure a first, considering that she would always wake up earlier than me.
Pulling the blankets off of me, I got off the couch and stood up, stretching and yawning. I looked at the clock and noticed that I woke up early. Better off waking early, then late and have to be literally dragged off by an energetic cousin.
I started going towards the stairs and went up to check up on Uncle Cid. Going towards his room, I frowned seeing that the door was open and the bed looked untouched. I decided not to worry too much, because usually I worry over little things and make them bigger than they are supposed to be.
Upon going downstairs, I heard the TV on and found that Rikku was awake and watching TV, while laying down on the couch. "Hey morning sleepyhead."
She looked towards my direction and smirked. "Hey I call you that!"
"Well as of this morning, I am calling you that."
She laughed. "Fine, morning to you too! How come you woke up earlier than me?"
"Strange, isn't it?" She nodded and I smiled going towards the other couch and sitting down. "I don't know I just woke up earlier, I guess having things on my mind and all."
"How come are we down here?"
"Well you went to sleep in the car last night and I had to carry you to the front door and managed to bring you onto the couch. I still do not understand how you can wake up earlier than me, but be a heavy sleeper."
She shrugged. "Thanks Yunie."
"No problem, I know that if I was you, you would….leave me in the car."
"I would not!" Rikku protested. "I would do the same."
I laughed. "I know Rikku I am just teasing."
"So is pops upstairs?"
I shook my head. "Nope."
She sighed and closed the TV. "Oh well he'll probably be at school. Let's get some breakfast!"
"Sure," I said and we both got up to go towards the kitchen to get something to eat.
I settled with cereal, because I was not really in the mood to cooking something up. Rikku felt the same way and we ate Trix in silence.
"So," Rikku began interrupting the silence. "Do you think Lu will come over?"
I shook my head. "I don't think so; maybe she might stay at home today."
Rikku nodded, looking down at her bowl. "I knew somehow after yesterday, that it had to deal with that asshole."
"It's pretty obvious," I replied and she nodded.
"I don't know what to do if I see him."
"Nothing." She looked up and stared at me. "Everyone probably knows already from yesterday, right?"
"Yeah, while you and Wakka were talking, everyone kind of figured that Bickson did it."
"Well we have to just pretend to not know anything."
"But Yunie I don't think I can do that. I just want to do something!"
"I know," I said reassuring her that she was not the only one who wanted to be involved. "But we can't do anything about it and I hate to admit that."
"Your right," Rikku said and then decided to change the subject. "It's pretty early, what should we do?"
I shrugged. "Maybe this is the best time to do the dishes." I stood up, taking Rikku's and my bowl to the sink and noticed that it was too crowded with dishes, cups, utensils and bowls. I sighed.
"I guess," Rikku said standing up as well and going towards the sink and we started doing the dishes.
It did not take that long to finish up, as I finished the last dish and went upstairs, with Rikku behind, to go change out of our pjs. Heading towards our own room, I went to my closet and pulled out a blue plain tank top and jean shorts. As soon as I finished changing, I went towards the bathroom to brush my teeth and brush my teeth.
Finishing up, I headed downstairs and went to get my flip flops and stuff for school. Rikku came downstairs five minutes after I came down and she as well went to get her shoes. "Should we just go?" She asked.
I nodded. "I guess, we might be a little early but it's better than being late."
"Agreed," she said and headed towards the front door and out the door. I went back to the kitchen to get the car and house keys. I went back to the living room and towards the front door. Locking it, I stepped outside and closed the door behind me.
"Hey Yunie," Rikku called out to me, waiting for me. "Can I drive this time?" I nodded and threw the keys to her, as she caught them happily and went towards the driver's seat. I headed towards the passenger's and went in. She started the car and we headed off to school.
It did not take that long for the school to show up in our view, as Rikku drove in the parking lot and parked the car. Getting out of the car, Rikku made sure to lock all doors and we headed out of the parking lot. I noticed for the most part that there weren't many cars in the lot.
We started going towards the entrance and saw a car come in. I saw Tidus driving and he spotted us waving. We waved back and waited for them to come.
"I think we should just run out of here and go towards the school quickly," Rikku said. "They are new so they will probably don't know where to find us because they will end up getting lost!"
I glared at her. "Rikku, we're not doing something crazy and stupid like that."
"But I think that sounds like fun!"
"Too bad." She pouted.
"Hey girls!" I could hear Gippal saying to us and turned to see him heading towards us.
Tidus finished locking the doors of his car and went towards us as well and said hi as well. We greeted them, well actually I did. Rikku acted stubborn you could say.
"By any chance, are we early?" Gippal asked and we nodded. "Damn!"
"I told you that this was not the time," Tidus said facing Gippal.
"Hey don't tell me that, your old man was the one who insisted that this was the time."
I laughed. "Well at least now you know."
"Yay for us," Gippal said sarcastically.
"So let's get going, we can sit down," I said and we headed towards the school. Rikku and I decided to lead the two boys where we were going to go. Whenever we came to school early, before first block, we would just hang out at the courtyard. It was easier that way, so that we can see our friends.
Heading towards the courtyard, we all sat down on the benches there. Our school was a wide building with the courtyard in the center and there were two main entrances on each side to enter the building.
"So why are you girls here this early?" Gippal decided to ask.
"We woke up early and decided to just come before school started," Rikku responded and I nodded.
"Hard time sleeping," I added as well before he would ask us we should have just slept in.
"Hey guys!" A voice was heard from the entrance and I noticed Baralai and Yaibal coming towards us.
"Hey," I greeted them. "Why are you guys here so early?"
"Well we decided to come earlier for some Blitzball practice and just ended now," Yaibal explained and we nodded.
"We should have gone," Tidus said to Gippal.
"And this is coming from the guy who I had to literally drag out of bed. No thanks, rather be in my warm comfy bed."
Tidus glared at him. "Well I went to sleep late last night so bug off."
"Fine."
"Oh did you guys watch the game last night?" Yaibal asked.
Gippal and Tidus shook their head and they started talking about the Blitzball game that was on last night.
Baralai smiled at us. "So how are you girls?"
"You want me to be honest?" Rikku asked.
He laughed. "Okay I got the point; yeah so far everything is going slow."
"Pretty much," I said.
"Except for you and Paine," Rikku said happily. "So how are you guys?"
He blushed. "We are doing fine as friends."
"Why don't you tell her you like her?" I asked.
"Well…. I don't think she likes me," he said in a low voice finally admitting so that we can only hear, considering that we made some distance away from the boys.
"Oh come on Bary! Who can not like you?! She loves you and you'll see it soon!" Rikku said happily, looking like she was thinking up a plan. Oh great…
He was going to reply, but a voice cut him off. "So what are you guys talking about?" We all turned to look at who the voice belonged to and saw Paine.
"Nothing," Rikku said quickly. "By any chance Dr-" She saw the death glare from Paine and laughed nervously. "I mean Paine! Did you hear anything?"
"No and I don't want to know," she said and we all sighed in relief.
"Hey Paine, nice to see you," Baralai said.
"Cut the politeness Baralai, it's only been a night," she replied.
"Right," he said.
Rikku's POV
You don't need a genius to realize that Dr. P and Bary love each other. I thought it was so cute, but neither of them would step up and confess. They are so cute together though!
We talked a little more and sooner or later us four joined in the conversation of the other three and talked about random things. I would sometimes look up and glance at the entrance to see if either Wakka or Lulu were in site and found just a few random students.
I knew from that moment when I saw Wakka come in the restaurant with Lulu that my blood was boiling of anger. I knew somehow the reason why she was sad was because of her stupid boyfriend. He was the only suspect, because she was at his house all day. But she sounded okay when Yunie was speaking to her on the phone.
The bell rang a couple of minutes later and everyone stood up. It seemed like we were here for like more than half an hour. Saying our goodbyes, Yunie, Tidus, what's his face and I headed towards first period English.
Yunie and I went towards our seats and Tidus and what's his face went to their seats. I looked at the empty seat that was between Yunie and me and sighed. The only people who were in the classroom were us four and three more students.
"Hey Rikks how you doing from the other side?" Gippal asked from the other side of the classroom and I glared at him.
"A lot better now that you are over there," I answered coldly.
"Ouch," he said pretending he was hurting. "I am really hurt."
"Oh cry me a river."
"I don't know how."
"That's easy," I said smiling. "You want me to hit you a lot of times until you cry?"
"I'm good," he smiled back.
Normal POV
Tidus was looking and listening to the conversation the two were having and couldn't help to smile. He looked at Yuna, who was watching in amusement as well and looked at him as well. He started mouthing to her, "They love each other."
She mouthed back. "I know."
More students were coming in the classroom, while the teacher was in her desk looking at a few papers, waiting for the bell to ring. Rikku stood up and went towards the empty desk and sat next to Yuna.
"Can't class just start right now?" She asked sighing.
"Nope," Yuna replied sighing as well, looking at the entrance of the room. A girl came in and Yuna widened her eyes, seeing that Lulu was coming.
"Yunie," Rikku said noticing Yuna's reaction. "What's wrong?" She looked at the direction where Yuna was staring and saw Lulu coming towards them. "Don't worry Lulu I am just getting out of the seat now!" Lulu, in response said nothing and sat next to Rikku instead.
Rikku looked at Yuna worried. "Remember what I said?" Yuna whispered to Rikku and she nodded.
Yuna looked at Tidus and Gippal and they were confused more than ever. Gippal was trying to ask a question by pointing at Lulu and looking confused. Yuna merely shrugged and Tidus looked more understanding and decided to show or say nothing..
The bell rang and class began. Throughout the whole period, Rikku tried not to look to her right and tried paying attention to the teacher instead. It felt awkward to both the girls and Rikku felt worried. Lulu and she had to go to Weaponry together after English.
When the period was over, everyone got up to get to their own period. Lulu stood up quickly and headed towards the door, with Rikku and Yuna standing behind in the classroom.
Rikku faced her cousin. "What should I do Yunie?"
"Rikku it's Lulu, our best friend not a killer. Just don't bring up anything about yesterday or Bickson and just talk about something else." Rikku nodded.
"You girls coming or not?" Lulu's voice was heard from outside the classroom, surprising Rikku and Yuna.
Rushing out, Rikku and Lulu headed towards their next class and Yuna headed towards Science.
Yuna's POV
I was surprising to find that Lulu came to school today. She was in a horrible state yesterday, that I would not think that she would come to face her boyfriend. It worried to me like hell if she sees him, or maybe she did.
I could not really concentrate during Science, worrying Paine, because she knew something was up and I told her. She seemed like she understood and acted calm. Magic was rather awkward, but it seemed like Lulu could not concentrate.
Physical Education involved us three and we actually did something today. Changing first, Mr. Beclem made us run a lap.
We ran a lap and were able to pick whatever activity we wanted to do. Lulu was quiet throughout our whole conversation and I sighed when she sat down. We were going to sit right next to her, but she asked if should could be alone. I was worried, considering that Bickson was in our P.E. that she might see him.
"Rikku this is no good," I said walking the track with her. "It's like she is still hurting."
"I know, you should have seen her second period today."
"What happened?"
"Well Wakka was here as well and he tried to comfort her by not dropping hints or anything. She seemed a little normal, but she couldn't concentrate at all."
"You should have seen her at magic today; she was supposed to burn the marshmallow a little. But instead she burned a little of the desk."
"That's awful, maybe it wasn't such a good idea for her to come. Wonder why she came though," Rikku said.
"I don't know." We walked a lap and then I saw Tidus, Gippal, Wakka and Baralai playing with the Blitzball, while talking. "Hey guys!"
"Hey," they greeted us.
"I didn't know you girls were in this class," Gippal said grinning.
"Well it was better with you not knowing," Rikku replied. Nice another argument, why don't they just get married and leave us all alone?
"Hahaha," Gippal said sarcastically. "Your really funny Cid's girl."
"I try," she said.
"Hey you guys realize that Bickson is in this period right?" Tidus asked.
"Yeah unfortunately," I replied.
He was looking behind me and I wondered what he was looking at. "Well you better turn around and see for yourself."
"What?" Rikku and I asked at the same time and turned around. We saw Bickson talking to Lulu and my eyes widened.
"This isn't good," I heard Rikku say.
"Okay no big deal," I said calmly looking back at the guys. "It's not like anything is going to happen. Anyways they are just talking and it's none of our business." I kept a close eye on Wakka and studied his reaction towards it. His fists were clenched and I couldn't help to wonder if he was trying to control himself.
"You know me Yunie, I am not going to let it sly and wait until something terrible will happen!" Rikku said and I sighed. She looked back at the two and started walking a little forward. Trying to make out the words from their lips, she pouted. "I can't read lips."
"I think Yuna is right," Wakka finally said and everyone turned to look at him. "If she needs us, we're here for her. Nonetheless I don't think we should interfere."
"But Wakka-" Rikku started saying, but was cut off by Wakka again.
"No it's for the best. Anyways I am going inside to see where the other guys are." He started walking back inside the gym and everyone remained quiet.
"He seems bummed," Gippal said.
"It's hard for him, it's hard for all of us," Baralai joined in the conversation.
I looked back at Lulu and Bickson and saw them embracing. I knew that when the time comes, Lulu would talk to us, but it bothered me so much.
"I am going to check up on Wakka to see if everything is okay," Baralai said and then left to go inside.
"Well better get over with this period and just do something, before Beclem yells at us," Rikku said walking backwards. Not even realizing what was behind her, Rikku tripped over a ball and fell to the ground.
I turned to look around and grew shocked to see her on the ground in pain. "Rikku! You alright?!" I went running towards her and bend down to examine her. The other two guys noticed this and went running as well.
She winced in pain. "Damn I think I sprained my ankle, stupid ball!"
"Rikks you alright?" Gippal asked concerned.
"Do I look alright?!" She asked glaring at him.
"Rikku he is just being concerned," I said.
"I am sorry Yunie, but it hurts like hell!"
"Try walking," I suggested and helped her up. She wobbled and tried to restrain on her feet and succeeded. Taking one step forward, she let out a quick welp and was about to fall to the ground. Gippal caught her before she can make contact with the ground and I sighed in relief.
"Seems like you need to be checked Rikks," he said.
"Uh thanks," she said. "I guess I better go to the nurse. Now let me go."
"Should I recall what just happened five minutes ago?"
"No, but this time I can do it on my own without your help. Thanks anyways for catching me, but now I think I can handle walking."
"I am not taking any chances Rikks."
"For the love of Yevon my name is Rikku!"
"Well I like calling you Rikks. Why is that a problem?"
"Because it's not my name!"
"Well it's my special nickname to you."
"I don't want a special nickname from the likes of you!"
"That hurts a lot Rikks."
"It better!"
Throughout their whole argument, I grew silent and just looked back and forth from Rikku to Gippal. It seems that they couldn't agree to anything if they wanted to. I sighed and looked at Tidus, who looked annoyed.
"Why are you so mean Cid's Girl?" Gippal asked. "I just helped you right now."
"I am not mean! I am just saying that I hate it when you call me that! Also for the fact that I am not weak!"
"I never said you were weak."
"You were trying to imply that."
"GUYS!" Tidus screamed out to shut them up. I sighed in relief and happiness that he stopped them from talking. "Instead of biting each other's heads off, why don't you guys go to the nurse already?! Meaning that Gippal escort Rikku to the nurse and argue there!"
"Fine," they both said in unison and Gippal picked Rikku up bridal style and started walking towards Mr. Beclem.
"I would say something stupid like you should have watched your step, but I don't think this is the time to say it," I could heard Gippal say to Rikku. In response, she slapped him in the back.
"Wow," I could only manage to say.
"Yeah my patience couldn't hold out much longer," he said.
"Actually I am relieved that you finally shut them up! It's only been a day and already they are acting really close."
He laughed. "They look like just got married and are going to the honeymoon."
"Just a question, would Gippal mind having his honeymoon somewhere peaceful like maybe the Moonflow?" I asked
He thought for a second, before answering. "I don't see why not, he may be loud but I think he wouldn't mind. Why?"
"Well at least that's something they can both agree on. See they are one step further to getting married!" I said happily.
"They never agree on anything and I am pretty sure that it's going to be a daily routine hearing them argue until graduation," he remarked and I sighed.
It grew silent for a while and then something hit me and I smiled. "Well why don't we try to get them to get along?"
"And how do you suppose that's going to happen? Stuff them into a closet?"
"That's not a bad idea," I said and he stopped, but I continued walking.
"Wait! I was kidding!" I could hear him say from in back.
"I know," I said smiling.
"So do you and Rikku live together?" He asked.
I nodded. "Yeah she and my uncle are the only family I really have. My mom is always at work, so she can't really visit that much." He nodded.
"You know how to speak Al Bhed?"
"Yeah a little, I understand what people say most of the time when they say something and sometimes I have trouble pronouncing, but overall I know the language. My father didn't know much because he wasn't an Al Bhed and my mother is. So in order for Rikku to have no escape when talking about me in Al Bhed, I learned it and I can understand her."
"Yeah I think I understand. Your mom, uncle and cousin all know it, so you can feel left out." I nodded. "Alright let me say something in Al Bhed and you translate for me."
"Alright shoot," I said.
He thought for a while and then decided on something to say. "E kuddy vekrd vun so nekrd du byndo!" I burst out laughing as soon as I heard him say that. He looked at me confused. "What I said it wrong?"
"No, I can tell what kind of music you like," I said as soon as I calmed down.
He glared at me. "Well translate it to me."
"Fine you said that you gotta fight for your right to party!"
"Damn straight!"
I laughed and then heard Mr. Beclem yell to everyone to get in. "Tidus in the count of three, race you to the entrance of the gym!"
"Wait what?" He asked confused.
I simple just laughed and moved a little forward. "One…two….three!" I yelled out and then started running forward.
"Hey wait that's cheating!" I heard Tidus yelled out from behind and I smiled.
He started catching up and I knew that I was too slow, but I still kept pushing forward. As soon as I reached the entrance to the door, Tidus was there as well.
He smirked at me. "Not bad for a girl."
"Not so bad yourself either," I said smirking back. "Oh well better go change before the bell rings."
"What do you have next?" He asked as we were walking through the gym to go to the lockers.
"Al Bhed, but I am not sure if Rikku will be in it. You?"
"I have Science," he said annoyed. "Great Physics is the best thing to have after gym."
I laughed. "See that's the attitude!" He glared at me and we made to the end of the gym. Parting ways, we said bye and I went to the Girls Locker Room.
There weren't many girls in the locker room and I guess it was because I was a little late. I went towards my locker, which was next to Lulu's and Rikku's and saw Lulu. She noticed me and smiled a little and then went back to changing. I sighed and opened my own locker to get changed.
"Where's Rikku?" I could finally hear her say. Thank Yevon she finally talked.
"At the nurse," I responded.
"How come?"
"She didn't watch where she was going and tripped over a ball, while walking backwards."
"That's classic Rikku for you."
"Yeah," I laughed and then it grew silent again. I was aching to ask her about her conversation with Bickson, but I knew that it wasn't my place to ask.
"I am sorry," she said and then I turned to look at her surprised.
"Why?" I asked giving her an awkward stare.
"Worrying and ignoring you guys. I am guessing Wakka told you already?" I nodded and she looked at me. "Look he isn't such a bad guy he just-"
"Hits you," I cut her off and ended her sentence for her.
She said nothing and I decided to continue. "Look Lulu you're my best friend and are a sister to me and I care about you. Rikku does too and we both care for you. I knew from the start that there was something wrong about him. The only thing that bothers me is that all this time you didn't tell us what has been going on."
She remained silent, until she finally decided to spoke. "I didn't want you guys to worry."
"No matter what Lu, we're always going to be worried whether you like it or not." She looked at the ground and it looked like she was taking in my words and absorbing them in her mind.
The bell rang signaling that the period was over and I sighed. "I just wanted you guys not to get involved with it and I just wanted to fix the problem by myself. I can take care of myself," she said looking down at her own two feet.
"But you only rely on yourself Lu." I closed my locker as soon as I finished. "I can understand that you don't want us to get involved and all, but what about all those scratches and bruises you got yesterday?"
She looked down at her arm and made no attempt to reply. "How long?" I finally asked.
"I don't know a few months ago it started," she answered. "Come on let's get to class before we both get late."
I felt a little annoyed at the fact that she changed the subject, but made no sign of my annoyance and nodded. Walking out of the locker room, I could hear my name being called by her.
"Thanks for yesterday," she said and gave me a quick hug.
I smiled. "Anytime."
Parting ways, I headed towards Al Bhed and felt a little depressed. Now that I realize it, Lulu has changed and it scares me on how small she became. She used to be so strong and powerful, but now she reminds me of a scared child. We are all changing.
I found that Rikku wasn't in Al Bhed and I couldn't help to wonder if she was trying to make an excuse for the nurse to not go to class. Either way, Uncle Cid was here today, but I didn't get a chance to talk to him until after class.
"Uncle Cid where have you been?" I asked.
"I am sorry for not calling Yuna, sorry if I made you worry or anything. It's just I have some big news," he said.
"What?"
"Well you'll just have to wait until you get home," he said and I looked at him weirdly.
"Thanks for raising my spirits up uncle. Can't you just tell me now?"
"Nope."
I pouted. "Alright fine, I'll just wait. See ya uncle."
"Alright bye Yuna," he said and I left the room.
I wondered what the big news was and I wondered if that's why he was not home yesterday and today. Letting it go I headed towards Lunch quickly by myself.
Lunch went by quickly and I was thankful for that. I really wanted this day to get over with. As soon as I reached the cafeteria, I saw Rikku and smirked at her. Lulu decided to sit with us today and the boys as well. Rikku's leg was all better and it hurt just a little.
History was just as boring and all we did was talk about the introduction of Ancient Civilization. The period felt really long, but I was glad that Lulu was going back to her old self. When I meant her old self, I meant her and Rikku arguing again.
Math was just as plain and dull and there was nothing much to do around. We learned a new lesson; so far everything is pretty easy.
The bell rang and we all got up to get out of the classroom. Rikku called my name and I looked at her.
"What's up?" I asked.
"I am staying after school today to go to the library. Don't ask," she said.
I nodded. "Wasn't intending to anyways."
"Can I use the car to get back home?"
"Then how am I going to get home and why not ask Lu?"
"Wakka drove her today and I don't want to ride the bus! Can't you find someone?"
"Why can't you?"
"Please Yunie!!!" I sighed in annoyance and nodded. Looking through my purse, I took out the car keys and handed them to her. She hugged me happily and we both left the classroom together.
"Here I have an idea," she said and then spotted Tidus at his locker and headed towards him. "Hey Tidus by any chance can you take Yunie home?"
I sighed. "It's alright Rikku, he might be busy and all. Since you can't seem to handle the bus, I'll just take it."
"Oh come on Yunie I'll find someone for you," she said.
"No it's alright."
"Wait," he said and we turned to look at him. "It's fine by me, just tell me where you live and I can take you."
I smiled. "Thank you so much."
"So where is what's his face?" Rikku asked. "Not that I care."
"I don't know, he just said that he'll meet me later at the house and just left." Tidus shrugged.
"Oh," Rikku could only say. "Anyways I better get going." She waved to us and then left.
"You really don't have to," I said.
"No it's alright, I don't mind. Where is she going anyways?"
I sighed. "Don't know, but when it comes to Rikku it's better not to know. She probably forgot to do her summer reading assignment for all I know."
He laughed and closed his locker. We started walking towards the entrance of the school building. "I tried that book, couldn't stand it. So I decided to go online and read high lights."
"I only do that for a test," I said.
"I do that all the time!" He exclaimed and I laughed. "And I still mangage a B average."
Going outside, we headed towards the parking lot and went into his car. He started the car and drove out of the parking lot. "So where do you live?"
"25 Aeon Avenue," I answered.
"I know where the street is, always pass it."
The drive there was silent, besides the radio blasting. 'Thanks for the Memories,' by Fallout Boy came on.
"Oh wow I love this song!" I exclaimed.
"You like Fallout Boy?" He asked and I nodded. "Yeah I like their music, I went to a concert and I loved it."
"I've been trying to get tickets to see them with Rikku," I said. "Not a huge success."
"Well they will come back and have concerts later in the winter I think," he said and turned to my street. Going through the neighborhood, I pointed to my house and pulled in the driveway.
"Thanks a lot Tidus for bringing me home," I said happily. "You want to come in and meet my uncle? I think you have seen him already though."
"Sure," he replied and we got out of the car.
"My uncle was talking about some big news," I started saying. "What is so big that he has to make me ponder all day?" He shrugged as we went towards the front door. I found it unlocked and opened the door. Entering the living room, I looked up and my eyes widened.
A/N: Omg I can't believe I wrote this much and I think it's mostly boring. So sorry!!! Anyways I hope you enjoyed this chapter and if you guys have any suggestions, feel free if you want to tell me. I think this is my longest chapter. Yeah I couldn't think of an artist and 'Thanks for the Memories' popped into my mind. (I love that song!) So hope you enjoyed and please review!
