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When It Comes Crashing Down
The next morning, Tidus and Rikku went downstairs to eat breakfast and Yuna had already prepared it as usual.
"Did you get a good sleep?" Yuna asked, placing the plates down on the table before she sat down to eat herself.
"Great as usual." Rikku said, sitting down to eat.
"How did you sleep, Yuna?" Tidus asked.
"It was good. I had a pleasant dream." Yuna said, smiling lightly.
"So, what do you guys want to do today? Rikku asked, cheerfully.
"Actually, I have to start packing for my trip to Luca; but I'll be back in a week. By the way Tidus, I wanted to ask you to hold off until I get back before you start on your task for the Fayth. I want to join you and Rikku; one last adventure for all of us." Yuna said.
"I will." Tidus replied, smiling.
The three continued to eat and talk, and it wasn't long before they were done.
"Well, I better get packing, so I can leave on time." Yuna said before leaving the kitchen.
"Let's see Yuna off, and then go for a walk around the island." Rikku suggested.
"Sounds good to me." Tidus said.
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Rikku climbed the rocky area surrounding the beach with Tidus behind her.
"Jeez, slow down, this isn't a race." Tidus said, laughing.
"That's what you think!" Rikku said, laughing freely as she continued to climb.
She climbed over a rock and was then out of Tidus's sight. Tidus paused for a moment before going over the next rock. He stood on the rock pausing to take another breather slouched over with his hands on his knees.
"Yeesh! If this was two years before I could have kept up." Tidus said, taking a deep breath.
"Want to explore some caves Rikku-" Tidus looking around confused. He didn't see Rikku anywhere.
"Rikku?"
"Over here!"
Tidus turned in the direction of the shouting and saw Rikku waving her arm. He smiled and went over.
"Don't just run off. It freaked me out that I didn't see you." Tidus said, placing his hands on her waist. Rikku smiled and hugged him firmly.
"Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere." She said.
Rikku rested her chin on his chest and looked up at him.
"Did you ever get to talk to Yuna?" Rikku asked.
"We ended up talking last night after we all got home. Surprisingly enough, she was the one who brought it up. She sensed something was off and thought it was best we didn't try to force something that wasn't there. I told she was right and that my heart just wasn't in it. She understood." Tidus answered.
"Maybe we should do a slow transition. You know, make it look like a new thing."
"She already has the impression that I feel something for you already. I didn't say anything when she mentioned it, though. I thought it just might be too much at once sense you are her cousin."
"If she sensed it, then maybe it might make the transition easier. She might be upset at first but eventually she'll get over it. She's a sensible person."
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Tidus and Rikku opened the front door and entered the house.
"Great mini journey we had today!" Rikku said, happily.
Rikku walked ahead of Tidus and he stopped and stood in the doorway watching Rikku. A loving look came to his eyes. Rikku was moving around talking about something, but right now all he could listen to was the way she made his heart beat. The thing that struck him the hardest ,was the fact that she had waited two years for him. The thought gave him a yearning a hold her. He still couldn't believe that her love for him went that deep and was that faithful. He closed the front door and walked up behind her. He turned her around and kissed her passionately on the lips. Rikku stood there caught off guard, but soon kissed him back.
She pulled back slightly, just enough to get a word in.
"What is that for?" Rikku asked.
"For waiting." Tidus said, grabbing her once again and kissing her. He picked her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist, still maintaining their kiss.
He carried her up the steps, to his bedroom, and to the foot of his bed. He stopped kissing her to look her in the eyes. She gave him a loving smile and leaned backwards until her back met the bed, keeping her legs wrapped around his waist.
"No worries this time." Rikku said, smiling up at him. Tidus smiled back and on top of her.