Well fanfiction is still not working! So, despite the facts that no one will know this chapter is up, I have to suck it up and accept it. If you read this please review. Oh and hint, hint, I'm writing this in keyboarding class instead of doing work, cause I have no time. --- Okay that part is old, cause whoo its working again. So, heres the last chapter of my first Paralai fic…

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-Rikku and Gippal's Wedding Day- (As always Paine's POV)

"Are you ready, guys?" Rikku said, frantically running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

"Are the flowers perfect, is the priest here? I—I… What about the groomsmen!? I know something is missing! I just-"

Yuna cut off Rikku. "Ri, sit down, you'll wrinkled the dress."

Rikku obeyed, sitting down on top of the table, and smoothing a hand over her dress.

Yuna continued to soothe her. "Rikku, everything is fine, you look amazing, Gippal can't wait to marry you, and the priest is here, and the flowers are gorgeous."

"What about-"

"Yes, the groomsmen are ready. Baralai, Tidus, and Nooj."

Baralai, I thought. I had tried my best to avoid him for the most part yesterday. I still didn't know what to say to him. I loved him. But I still had my pride. If I told him that I truly did love him with every being, fiber, and emotion I had, I think his answer would be more terrifying then any fiend I had faced. But, I needed to focus on the wedding. Rikku-best friend-wedding-. Pay. Attention. To. Rikku.

I watched this display go on for a little bit, me trying my best to assure Rikku the wedding would be perfect, as Yuna did.

Yuna walked out of the room reserved for the bride and her bridesmaid's, and came back with a bundle of things in her hands. I knew what they were.

"What is that? Are those presents?!" Rikku shrieked, her old self coming backing a flash.

"Rikku, just shut up for a second." Yuna said, well I stared at her, considering the fact Yuna rarely was rude. But, she wasn't exactly being rude.

"Something old." I said pulling out the gift, my voice nearly monotone. It was a Gullwing feather.

"Is…is this, what I think it is?" Rikku said.

I nodded. "Apparently, Buddy and Brother saved some of the feathers. So, here you go."

Rikku squealed in a very girly manner. "EEE! I love it Painey. Thanks."

"Don't forget about Yuna," I said, trying to get her to stop screeching.

"Something new." Yuna said, as she pulled out a bracelet from the pile. It had charms on it. First a Y charm. Then a R charm, then P, finishing with 4ever. YRP 4ever. But there was more on the charm. A small exact duplicate of Rikku's Godhand, Paine's Skull sword, and Yuna's pair of guns.

"Oh. My. God." Rikku whispered, examining the bracelet. She leaped up and in a second was hugging Yuna. Before I could comprehend it, she was hugging me.

"Don't. Touch. Me." I said slowly. "Crushing indifference!" I said before pulling her off of me.

"Thank you sooo much guys."

"There's more," I said with fake enthusiasm, sarcasm dripping thickly from my voice.

"Really?" Rikku perked up. "What is it." She said bouncing on the bed.

"Something blue." I said, pulling a blue sphere out of the pile. "Theres nothing on it yet, but the wedding video-guy is going to record the wedding."

"So all your little half Gippal – half Rikku babies can watch it." Yuna said with amusement.

"Oh shut up. Thanks guys. This means a lot."

"One more." Yuna said smiling.

"Something used." Yuna said, pulling out a long thick veil of pure white. "Cid, he, well, he kept this, and I asked if you could have it. For your wedding you know."

Rikku took the veil and put in on her head like it was glass, well I fluffed out the sides.

"It…it was your moms, Ri."

"It was?" Rikku said softly.

"Yeah. We hoped you would like it."

Rikku sniffed. "You guys are the two best friends a girl could ever have. You guys don't understand how much this means to me."

"Please. Don't start crying Ri." I said, not wanting to deal with an emotionally charged Rikku.

"I..I won't."

Then, and knock came from the door, and Tidus entered. "I just wanted to tell you guys, that its time." He said, smiling at Rikku. then setting his gaze on Yuna.

"You look beautiful Yuna."

Yuna blushed. "Get out, I'll see you in a minute."

He laughed, and walked out."

I turned to Yuna and Rikku. "Ready guys?"

Both of them nodded. I was glad they were, cause I sure wasn't. Maybe I just wasn't ready to face Baralai. "All right then, lets do this."

Yuna put her hand out. "Y."

Rikku did too. "R."

I smiled. Our last mission. "P."

Then we all smiled. And fixing Rikku's dress and veil, she started to walk out the door, amidst the playing of the Wedding March.

I waited with Yuna and Rikku as a little girl from the village pranced down the aisle, throwing white and red rose petals to the people in the pews. (I maybe completely wrong, but I'm pretty sure the groomsmen, and bridesmaid's go next.) Then Yuna, walking out first, quickly joined arms with Tidus, and already I could see them whispering in the others ear as they walked down the aisle. Then, Nooj came, with LeBlanc already on hand, with her in a typical revealing dress as usual.

Mentally cursing into my head, I forced myself to link arms with Baralai. Walking down the aisle with him, I only wished this were somehow our own wedding. Together. But that was only a stupid fantasy that I had often. But then again, you can't help who you love. Still, I needed to focus on the wedding. Here I was walking down the aisle with him, and thinking about my fantasy wedding with Baralai. In half a minute we separated, and I took my placed next to Yuna and LeBlanc. Soon, the priest began saying the vows, and both Rikku and Gippal said I do at the appropriate times. As as soon as the priest said "You may now kiss the bride", Gippal immediately took Rikku lips in his, as the audience started in series of "awww's". Then they both walked down the aisle, acknowledging congratulations and such. Then, as everyone followed out, I went home, changing my dress into some casual clothes for the after party.

After Party (Hint, Hint: Gippal and Rikku are married now, who can say party?!)

"I'm sooo happy," Rikku gushed, talking to Yuna and I.

"As you should be." Yuna assured her.

"Are the little Gippal babies on they're way yet?" I asked, laughing slightly, adding just a hint of sarcasm.

"Oh shut up Paine. No they're not. As a matter of fact – 30 respect points."

"What!?" That is soo my thing, you take it back right now!

"Take back the Gippal babies." Rikku said.

"Fine." I said in a huff.

"Whats this about Gippal babies?" Gippal said choosing the wrong moment to come into the conversation.

Rikku shot me a death glare. "Nothing." She said, kissing Gippal on the cheek.

Gippal leaned down and whispered something into Rikku's ear that made her giggle.

"Do I want to know?" I asked.

Rikku only laughed and walked away. At that moment, Baralai came up beside me, and Yuna basically disappeared form my side.

"Hey Paine. Liking the party?"

"So far, I've seen Rikku and Gippal share a secret, something I hope is never brought up, and Yuna pulling a Houdini on me and disappearing. Fun? Not so much."

"Mhh-mm." Baralai said. For the first time, I look at him. He seemed really jumpy. Hesitating, I put my hand on his shoulder.

"You okay?" I asked. "You look really tense."

"Me? Tense? Uh-no. it's just-uh-hit in here?"

"It is?" I asked.

"Uh, a little?"

"Okay Baralai, whats up? Tell me."

"I don't think you want to. Know. That is"

"Yes I do? Spill."

He took a big breath.

(EEEEE!!!! Here it comes!!!!!)

He kneeled on one knee, and I almost forgot to breathe. Pulling a small box, identical to the one Tidus gave Yuna, out of his pocket; he opened it, revealing a ring, which look quite real to me.

"Paine before you answer let me say something." By now, all of our friends were in a circle around us. I was regretting I made him tell me. But then, when he started talking, I completely forgot about it.

(love-y speechy)

"Paine. I love you so much. So much it hurts. Every time I'm away from you, I feel like my heart is stretched, like its telling me to come back to you. To tell you how I feel. But, I really think that absents makes the heart grow fonder. Because nothing is as safe, and secure to me, as my love for you. It took some meddling friends. But I finally got the courage tot ell you how I feel." Then, he just stared at me, awaiting me answer like it was his whole life on the line.

"Stand up," I said, before a huge smile broke out on my face. "Your making a fool of us."

He did as I told, and when he was up, I hugged him, afraid to let him go. "I love you too Baralai. And yes. A gazillion yes's. Of course I'll marry you."

When we pulled away, I knew this was my first real smile in a long time. Then. Baralai kissed me, and in my head, my senses on fire, fireworks and an angelic choir broke out. I truly loved Baralai.

As my – no our friends cheering died down, I heard Yuna laugh.

"I'm so happy for you guys."

"Thanks me too," I said, meaning it in every way.

"And guess what? We can double wedding."

Rikku heard this, and came over. "No way, I want a double wedding. It's not fair."

"Rikku." Gippal said motioning for her to come over.

She quickly obliged. Her problem forgotten. Linking arms with Baralai, we walked away, content in each others company.

2 Months Later

As Baralai and I arrived at the house we just bought in Besaid, I knew we would have the happiest life together. Sitting down in a chair, deep in thought, he asked me what I was thinking. I replied with nothing, when really, I was already naming our children. I could have some secrets, couldn't I?"

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Okay it's done. Whhooo. Anyways, I hope everyone loved this. And special thanks to my bff Becky for showing me the greatness of Paralai! I love all my reviewers (but not in a nasty way!) Becky, I will write to you, once again, I wrote this in 3 days of keyboarding class.

Loves

RKL!