Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own any of these characters nor do I own FFVII (though I do own the game :)

Pairings?x? (I'll let you figure it out for now)

Warnings: None as of yet, there will be cursing and other things in later chapeters

-CHAPTER I-

It isn't easy to be different. With no one to connect with and no one who understands you what else is there to do but live by your own rules? The silver haired monster knew this better than anyone. From an early age he made it his vow to be independent and do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Slowly standing and tightening the straps on his trench coat, he proceeded to enter the next town.

The raven haired youth paced through the streets still in his uniform. The late shift had been particularly difficult tonight and he was in a hurry to get home, but something didn't seem right. He couldn't shake the feeling that someone was following him. His crimson orbs searched the shadows looking for any glimpse of life, but all he saw was the dim lights from a few nearby apartments and the distant music of a night club. Proceeding to his destination, he rounded the corner suddenly running into what felt like another person.

"Vincent?" said the person sitting on the ground beside him. To his surprise it was his old coworker Cid.

"Long time no see man! How are ya?" "I'm fine" replied the young man dusting himself off while trying to stand up. Turning to his friend he asked, "Need a hand?"

"Sure" replied the scruffy blond taking the gesture and raising himself up. "So where you headed? I was just heading out for a drink. You should come! I think some of the other guys from the old shop'll be there."

"I can't tonight Cid, I just got off work and I'm pretty tired" mumbled Vincent obviously trying to avoid the social setting as he commonly does. He just wanted to go home, take a shower, and then fall unconscious into his soft pillows. Plus, the others probably wouldn't mind if he decides to skip the meeting. They never seem to.

"Suit yourself then" Cid replied hesitantly. "I'll tell th' others you said hello" He patted the brooding man on the shoulder then continued on his way rounding the corner past the next few blocks. After watching him disappear into the night, the raven haired beauty continued on his way keeping his eyes dead ahead until he reached his apartment complex completely forgetting about the unsettling feeling from before. He easily punched in the code without even thinking about it then stepped in the door.

After getting his mail and avoiding conversation with the night watchman, he headed over to the elevator only to run into yet another person I really should stop doing that. Some day I'll run into the wrong person he thought to himself without realizing that he hadn't even apologized to the gentleman he bumped into. Mumbling his apology, Vincent looked up to the taller man to see who exactly he ran into. He was shocked to see glowing green eyes surrounded by luminous silver hair that seemed almost angelic. The man didn't reply but simply continued staring into the crimson depths of Vincent's soul. Only the ding of the elevator bell caused them to break eye contact and both men stepped in.

Pushing the "9" button as the doors closed for the first time, Vincent felt uncomfortable standing in silence. Usually he would have no problem keeping to himself and minding his own business, but in this situation it felt a little awkward. Who was the man? There seemed to be something in his eyes but what? Something so familiar…. The elevator slammed to a halt on his floor and the doors slid open. Vincent took the opportunity to slip out while he could not realize the man stepped out after him. He proceeded directly to his door undid the lock and quickly shut the door behind him. He headed directly to the shower just as he had planned. The scarlet eyed individual was finally back at home, in his sanctuary where he could let go without worrying about anyone else but himself.

The silver haired man watched as the door slammed shut. "How interesting, who could have guessed there were other eyes like mine? Eyes that glowed with something that I never knew how to describe." He was definitely intrigued. Pacing slowly towards the door, the tall man placed his hand on the knob.