Stolen Moment

Disclaimer: I own nothing of the Final Fantasy game worlds and will not make any financial gain from what I write. It is all for my own insane self-indulgence.

Author's Note: Here's the last chapter and I hope you enjoyed the story!

Chapter Five: Lasting Remembrance

Rikku paused at the doorway unsure if she wanted to knock. Wakka had stolen away to one of the rooms on her father's airship after they boarded and settled, taking Auron's suggestion to wait around and think of something. Rikku knew that Wakka had been shocked and pained to learn the truths of the religion he held so dearly and followed unquestioningly. Yunalesca had shaken everyone to the core with the reality of Yevon's teachings and its history in Spira. However, Wakka was the one who held to it the strongest of the group and this day was definitely a change for him. Rikku did not know if her presence would be soothing and comforting or a reminder of what was against his beliefs. Finally deciding she had to find out no matter what, Rikku rapped her knuckles on the metal door.

"What?" came a low groan from inside.

"It's me," she piped up. "Can I come in?"

There was a pause before the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard coming closer. The latch unlocked and the door opened, showing a tired and worn Wakka holding the door open for her to enter. After she was inside, Wakka shut the door and locked the latch again. Rikku had barely turned around to face him when she was snatched up by Wakka and pressed against his chest, his mouth hungrily pursuing hers. Rikku did not even have a moment to gasp and catch her breath as he picked her up then placed her on the bed, his body heavy upon her as he continued the relentless assault.

The evidence of his weariness was gone and replaced by a visage of a famished man seeking distraction in love-play to slip away from reality. Rikku relented and let herself slip into the quick pace Wakka was setting. The intensity of his drive was overwhelming and it took Rikku all she had to not become lost in the various sensations he was bringing out of her. His kisses turned harsher as he tasted her mouth, nibbling on her lips and toying with her tongue. Rikku moaned into him as Wakka's hands ran tantalizingly up her legs and under her shorts. The memories of his fingers touching her a few nights before came back and she arched into him in anticipation.

The sweet, slow romance of the night they had before was a complete opposite as they feverishly tore at each other, seduction playing no part as lust and want took over. Rikku let go of any last reservations or doubts in her head. She quickly kicked off her boots and socks that thudded against the short carpet on the floor. Gasps escaped her mouth as Wakka began to lift her shirt after releasing the buckles along the side. He had pulled at them so frantically that Rikku almost thought he would rip the clasps from the seams but he managed finally to unlock them with no damage.

"Make me forget, Rikku," he whispered to her suddenly, the first words he said to her since she came inside the room before he returned to her body.

Rikku threw her head back with a loud moan as Wakka's mouth captured a perky, rosette nipple. One hand kneaded her small, rounded breast while the other began to unbuckle her belt and pull down her shorts. Rikku finally remembered where she was and got onto her own task of unzipping and unfastening Wakka's pants. The hard bulge pressing against her was not hard to miss. She ran her fingers up along his shaft lightly after she freed it from his clothing. He bit her hard on her breast in response, garnering a giggle from her.

Eventually leaving her breasts be but still laying his palms upon them, Wakka began to kiss down her body and over her stomach. His hands began to follow him and stopped on her slim hips as Wakka licked his tongue over Rikku's smooth stomach. She wanted him to take his time but that was no longer a luxury for them, especially being on the run and her Pop's airship could not hide them forever. If only she could save this moment with him and never let it end.

Thinking perhaps he had heard her thoughts, Wakka slowed his pace and came to meet her mouth again. They both reveled in the touch of their bare chests against each other, every inch of skin screaming with the intensity of each caress. Rikku paused as she felt the soft, hardened length on the inside of her thigh. She knew she wanted it badly from Wakka and had dreamed of it but did he want to go that extra step. Wakka, sensing her uncertainty, looked her in the eyes and nodded his head as he ran his knuckles over her cheek.

Meeting him with a kiss, Rikku let Wakka know she was ready as much as he was. Her breath caught as she felt his shaft begin to slid in her entrance. Wakka dropped his head to the spot between her shoulder and neck as he moaned at the new feelings and pleasures he had not yet experienced. Wrapping her arms around his broad shoulders, Rikku welcomed him happily as she felt him press fully into her to the hilt. They lay still together as Wakka collected his bearings and finally began to slowly move in and out of her.

Rikku nuzzled her face into Wakka's chest as he rained kissed down upon her head with each thrust. He eventually began to pick up speed and Rikku shuddered under the assault as her body was thrown into crushing wave after wave of pleasure. Wakka's breath had become haggard as he kept going, possibly holding on to whatever thread of coherence that encouraged him to not stop.

"Wakka..." she sobbed as she reached her peak, her muscles squeezing him reflexively.

She felt him collapse against her as he met his end as well, a warmth seeping throughout her body as his breathing slowed and heart pounded through his chest into hers. She held him tightly, their heated, sweaty bodies sticking together. Rikku did not want to let go she wanted to hold him like that until he was satisfied.

"Hey, Rikku..."

"Ya, Wakka?" she whispered, dropping her face against his cheek and placing her mouth against his ear.

"You're right," he said with a deep breath. "Dat wasn't so bad."

She giggled happily as she clutched him tighter as he quickly kissed her hot neck and ear.

"I told ya you'd enjoy yourself," she said.

"Yup," he said as he suddenly flipped them, bringing her on top of him so they could face each other and Rikku rested her head on his chest as she looked down at him. "I'm sorry, Rikku."

"For what?" she asked.

"Being a jerk 'bout the Al-Bhed and all," he said truthfully. "You ain't so bad. And mebbe... if I hadn't been so hard-headed about it before, we could have met sooner, ya?"

"It's okay," she said, kissing his nose. "We've got now."
* * * * *
Rikku let Wakka relax on the bed as she slipped into the adjoining bathing chamber to wash up. He had fallen asleep into a peaceful slumber not long after they had finished many more experiences together; no sign of his earlier worries or troubles marring his calm features. She had rested as well, her head propped on his chest as she listened to him breathe and his heart beat. However, she did not fall asleep and instead let herself enjoy the music of sounds she listened to while feeling his warm body against hers.

Eventually the others or even her father would come looking for them so she made the choice of leaving the comfortable place in bed. The grime and dirt of traveling in Spira still clung to her and having no access to a bath let the filth pile on further. Finally having that luxury, Rikku wanted to put it to good use. Drying her hair with a towel, Rikku found Wakka awake in the bedroom without his clothes on, just a pair of his underwear. He stood looking out the window at the sun high in the midday sky as he made a Yevon prayer bow. Sitting on the edge of the bed, she watched him as he went through the moves of the prayer, his lean muscles moving with each stand and bended knee. His back rippled with raw strength and she could not help but get lost in the beauty of his form. The low, slightly off-tune melody of the Song of Prayer came from him but Rikku would not interrupt. However, she had speak to him once a thought came into her head, hitting her like a blitzball to the head.

"That's it!" she cried. "The song, it has to do with Sin!"

Wakka turned to her with a confused face then his features softened as he realized what she meant, enlightenment dawning on him.

"You're right," he said a moment later. "We gotta go tell everyone!"

Rikku began to throw her clothes back on as Wakka collected his things. As she was fixing her hair, Wakka took her into his arms and kissed her deeply.

"I knew we were a good team!" he said before running out the door with Rikku after him, beaming happily.

* * * * *
"That was really sweet of you, ya know?"

Wakka looked down into the pair of dazzling green eyes watching him as they stood at the back of the airship's bridge.

"Nah, it was nothin'," he waved off the apology speech he had just made to Yuna, his fellow guardians, and Cid's bridge team. "I told ya I'd get over my Al-Bhed problem, ya? That was my way of lettin' everyone know."

"Thanks," she smiled and he returned it.

"Hey, Rikku?" he asked as she turned to him again. "I wanna thank you, too... for being there for me. I dunno how I could have done dis without ya."

"Don't worry about it. Let's just make sure we kick Sin's butt!" she said excitedly.

"Right!" he said with a cheer as everyone turned to stare at his sudden, loud outburst. "Sorry, just gettin' the team ready, ya?"

They all smiled with a laugh before turning back to the navigational sphere in the middle of the room. However, a sadness accompanied Lu's smile before she turned away and clutched absently at Auron and his cloak next to her. Rikku frowned at it in concern but also did not miss the worry suddenly on Wakka's face.

* * * * *
It felt as if it may never end for them as battle after battle went on for them. Rikku knew they could not last forever but she felt like she could. She mixed, tossed, hit, and struck everything Sin threw at her and the others, right down to the end of Yu Yevon as the evil being burst in an explosion of color and fire. The joy and triumph on Wakka's face when he looked to her mustered a rejoicing cheer from Rikku at their success.

Everything was not yet done. Yuna began her dance of sending so that the fayth and Jecht could finally rest. It was with shock though that they saw Auron begin to disappear before their eyes with pyre flies flying around him. Lulu's actions earlier on the airship finally made sense to Rikku and she respected the black mage even more so than before for the strength and courage she had when facing the departure of her lover and not stopping Yuna from the act of Sending. Then there was Yuna who had lost Tidus as well, her heart also torn asunder. That was how Rikku knew what she shared with Wakka was soon to be over despite the wonderful turn it had taken for them. Things were going back to as they were before without the presence of Auron, Tidus, and Sin but they would never forget.

"Rikku," Wakka said as he held her in his arms in his bed on the airship. "I gotta help Lu out and keep an eye on her, especially now with Sir Auron gone. Gotta take her back home to Besaid, ya know?"

She understood what it meant even if Wakka's intent was all well meaning in a friendship way toward the mage. Rikku knew she and Wakka were not meant to be in this life.

"I know," Rikku said quietly as she snuggled against him, not wanting to let go, then thought to herself, At least we had this moment together.

Rikku fell asleep with a smile on her face.