"I'm bored Tifa whined to no one in particular. She was all alone in her bar and had nothing to do. Barret had left with Marlin a while ago. She was missing Cloud, had been for some time. She hadn't seen him since they were kids. She wondered if she ever would. Tifa had heard Barret talking about Cloud joining avalanche and helping them but he said that wouldn't be for a year or more. Which left Tifa to do nothing but wait. She had dated around a bit and she hadn't found anyone interesting. Tifa walked around a bit. This was going to drive her crazy. She decided to go for a walk.

She walked out the door, but not before checking her face in the mirror. She was pretty, long brown hair and soulful eyes. She was every bit of perfection, to bad she didn't feel that way. Tifa locked the doors to the bar and walked into the chilly night. She was never afraid of the Slums, she had lived here a long time, she never feared the people. Out of Towners made out this part of Midgar to be dirty and violent. But this place
was anything but that. It was filled with mostly kind people who were just down on their luck. She had gotten to know many of them during late night talks and found them to be very interesting.

Tifa knew there were trouble makers. She wasn't going to deny that, the Slums had their share of trouble makers. But she could always kick their ass. Tifa smirked to herself. She knew she was strong, her looks made people think other wise but she soon put them in their place. Tifa walked around for a long time, not wanting to return to the bar that she once called her sanctuary. Tifa blinked when she found herself out side of the ShinRa tower. She didn't expect to go this far. She wanted to go inside. This tall building had always intrigued her. She loved her life in the Slums but she always wonder what it would be like to live in a big house and be rich. Tifa walked in.

This place was.... clean! She smiled to herself for noticing that. The whole building was white, all she could see was white. The floor were so shinny she could almost see herself. Tifa walked over to the elevator. she looked over the large amount of numbers. She notice that there was no 13th floor. 'Bad luck i guess' Tifa thought, but wasn't it technically on the 14th? Tifa pressed a button to go the the 65 floor. She didn't know why but... what ever. Tifa rode the elevator up and looked out the window. The whole elevator was made of glass and she could see the whole city. She was in awe at how pretty her city could be.

The lights reflected in her eyes as she rode to the floor she requested. Tifa walked in and looked around. It was so... clean! Do they clean this place 24/7. Tifa looked down at the floor. Yup she could see herself. This floor had a coffee shop and tables around the room. people were talking and smiling. Tifa ordered a drink and sat down. It was nice and warm in here and she liked it. She could hear people whispering. Some comments were about her appearance others were about how she looked like she came from and slums.

'what's she doing here,' 'hey she's that girl from 7th Heaven,' Tifa ignored them. She sipped her coffee and sighed.

"Hey sweetie, what's a girl like you doing in a place like this?" A tall, skinny man asked. He had fiery red hair and a toothy grin. A bald man was standing behind him rolling his eyes.

"I'm waiting to be hit on my weird men who think they have a chance with me" Tifa said, she was tried of this.

"Hey what's that suppose mean?" he snapped, "The names Reno by the way and that's Rude"

"Well, Reno" Tifa said is name like she hated him, "It doesn't mean anything"

"Your talking to me like I'm an idiot" Reno snapped and grabbed her arm, he pulled Tifa up and looked into her eyes, "No one talks to me like that"

"I just did" Tifa snapped and tried to get her arm free. Reno tightened his grip and Tifa winched in pain. He was stronger then she was! Tifa was scared now, her fear shown clearly on her face.

"Reno let her go" a soft yet harsh voice came from behind her. Reno looked up and drop tifa's arm. Reno turned his noise up in the air and Tifa glared at him. She turned to see her savor.

"Sorry boss" Reno stuffed his hands in his pockets. Tifa looked over to a tall, slim man, with ice blue eyes and blonde hair. His hair was neatly combed back except for some strands falling into his eyes. Tifa rubbed her arm 'ouch' she thought, it was bleeding a bit. 'Reno has sharp finger nails.'

"Miss....." The man said.

"Tifa" She answered him.

"Miss Tifa, come with me, we'll fix ur arm" he said. He motioned her to follow him and she did. Before she left she looked back and gave Reno a evil glare and he childishly stuck out his tongue. Tifa looked around the new room she was in. She was now on the 70th floor and in around white room. She was in the medical wing. There was many room and one large one in the middle.

"I'm Rufus Shinra by the way" He said with authority.

"Nice to meet you" She said, she knew he was the son of the president. Tifa was order by a nurse to sit up on a white bed. She jumped up and sat still while the nursing cleaned up her cut and put a long band aid over it. Rufus watched her with interest. She seemed kind and warm. He watched Tifa talk and laugh with the nurse. She thanked the nurse greatly and jumped off the bed.

"Thank you very much Mr.... Shinra" Tifa smiled at him as they walked to the elevator.

"Please don't call me that" Rufus said, there was a hit of hate in his tone.

"I'm sorry" Tifa said quietly, she didn't was to anger the mad who just helped her. Tifa stepped into the elevator, she didn't expect Rufus to step in after her. Tifa was kinda uncomfortable with him so close. Tifa looked out to the city, turning her back to him. Tifa was instantly captivated by the cities lights once again. Rufus looked over at her. He admired her for a second, until he shook his head. He shouldn't be falling for some girl he just met.

"I've never been up here before" Tifa admitted wanting to break the silence, "It's so pretty"

"I've never really noticed it" Rufus admitted, he smirked and got an idea. He put his arm buy her head and leaned in close. Tifa could feel his chest near her back and his warm, soft breath on her neck. Tifa almost got goose bumps. In a way his company was comforting. "It's not as pretty as you though" Rufus said in a low ton. He slide his hand onto the railing. Tifa was now completely trapped. She smiled to herself. She wouldn't be won over so easily. What if he was just like Reno? But he didn't seem that way. He wasn't rude or pushy, he was kind. Tifa seemed to know that he never showed that side of him very often and she shouldn't rudely turn him down.

"Thank you" She said dreamily, Rufus smirked, glad to see she had some effect on her. They stayed like that for a while until the elevator came to a stop. Rufus removed his arms and Tifa turned around to see him smirking at her. She smirked back. Tifa walked out of the elevator and Rufus followed. Tifa stopped at the double doors. After her time in the ShinRa building she wanted to head home.

"Miss....... Tifa" Rufus said.

"Yes?" She said turning to him. Oops! She had forgotten to thank him.

"Oops I'm sorry, Thank you every much" Tifa said and bowed respectfully. Rufus smirked.

"It wasn't that" He said, humor in his tone.

"Oh?" Tifa blinked.

"I'd like to" Rufus looked off to the side, "invite you to dinner tomorrow." Tifa couldn't believe what she was hearing. She had only know him for a while.

"I... I..." Tifa saw the hope in his eyes. She could see that he was trying to hide it, she smiled " I would love to" Rufus smirked and Tifa smiled back. She hurried out the door before her face could turn at bright red.

Tifa walked quickly along the roads and in no time she was back at her bar. She unlocked the doors and stepped inside. Tifa twirled around the place. This boy had had an effect on her. She couldn't believe how big. His dreamy blue eyes and lovely smile... well smirk, she had never seen him smile. Tifa went up to her room. She flopped down on her bed. She soon fell sleep thinking about her dinner tomorrow.

"!)(#*&$)#&^*!%$#^%" Tifa heard from down stairs. Barret was home. Tifa got out of bed and got dressed and a tight fitting pair of jeans that bunched up at the bottom of her feet and a fancy shirt. The shirt was black, it had thick straps and a dropping neckline and swayed gracefully right under her collar bone. Tifa brushed out her hair and tied it loosely at the bottom.

"Tifa!!" Barret called from down stairs. Tifa rolled her eyes. She admired her pretty face in the mirror one more time and the went down stairs. Barret looked at her and grinned.

"Well don't you look good" He said and Tifa smiled.

"I... have a date" She said proudly.

"With who?" Barret asked.

"Some guy" Tifa replied simply, she knew that Barret would have a fit if he ever found out that it was Rufus. Barret hated the ShinRa company. Tifa didn't like what they were doing any more then Barret but Rufus wasn't president. Like he had any control over what happened. Well that's what Tifa told herself. Barret filled up on weapons and drinks then he left leaving Tifa alone again. She was bored but excited. She paced around the bar until she heard a limo pull up out side her house and Reno came in.

"Boss what's gotten into you?" Reno asked, "You look... happy"

"I am" Rufus smirked, he considered Reno a friend and was willing to talk to him, "I have a date"

"With who?" Reno questioned grinning like a young girl.

"Ti...." Rufus was about to say her name but he though against it.

"It's that girl, Terry, no um.... oh! Tifa!!" Reno said and grinned again.

"Yes it's her but don't tell any one" Rufus said and stood up from his desk.

"Rufus is in loooovvvvvve, Rufus is in looooovveee" Reno sang and Rufus

smack the annoying kid on the head. "No I'm not." Rufus said but smiled when he turned his back to Reno. He was waiting for Tifa, he had been all day. There was just something about her he really liked. Rufus stared out the window. After listening to conversations in the cafe he had found out the she lives in Sector 7. Rufus often found himself looking over to area and thinking about what she was doing.

"Sure" Reno rolled his eyes, "Should I go pick her up in your limo, or helicopter, or hummer or....." Reno was about to list more options but Rufus stopped him.

"Pick her up at 7 in the limo" Rufus sighed and Reno skipped off. 'He's so weird'

Rufus thought. It was 6 o'clock, Rufus couldn't wait till 7!


Tifa hopped into the limo and glared at Reno. She held her head high and marched inside. Reno jumped in the back with her. He looked at her arm and felt guilty. He hadn't meant to hurt her. His temper just got out of hand.

"Miss Tifa?" Reno asked, Tifa was surprised at how kind his tone was. Maybe she was to quick to judge him. I mean everyone had an off day.

"Yes?" Tifa said, Reno looked over at her.

"I'm.... I'm sorry for yesterday" Reno sighed, he hoped no one had heard him. If Rufus had he would probably have yelled at him for showing weakness.

"That's ok" Tifa smiled. She was never one to hold a grudge. Reno was surprised by her sudden acceptance, he could tell it was genuine. Tifa leaned her head on the window and watched as they drove by different parts of the town.

"Looks different from in here doesn't it?" Reno said. Tifa was surprised. He said it like he knew what it felt like, to live in Slums.

"Yah..." was Tifa's only response.

They soon arrived in front of the ShinRa building. Reno opened the limo door and Tifa stepped out. She followed Reno and went up the elevator. Tifa followed Reno once again until he led her to a white door that had the words 'Rufus's room' on it. Tifa's cheeks turned pink, she was going to be with him in his room?! Reno opened the door and Tifa stepped inside. Her eyes widened. It was beautiful! The room was dimly lift, with candles all around. There was a large pool in the corner of the room, a bed in the other corner, dressers and posters were placed around the room. There was a table set for 2 in the middle of the room. Tifa smiled,
all this trouble was just for her?!

"Welcome" Rufus said and Tifa whirled around. She smiled at him.

"Thank-you" She said and Rufus smirked, she was always to polite. Rufus walked over to her and took her hand. He lead her to a chair and she sat down. Rufus took his place on the other side and looked over at her. He was.... happy she was here. Tifa hoped this night would go well.


Well that's the first Chapter. Kinda short compared to my other stories but oh well. This is my first

Final Fantasy fic so plz have mercy hehe. I hope you liked it!