My Delicate Flower

Prologue: The First Meeting

A/N: So guys, I have decided to try and make a story that is first person and heartfelt. Therefore, not everyone having fun, drinking and then sleeping with random people afterwards. This story is ACTUALLY a story and I'm determined to make it good.

Warning: Some kinda light abusive things, swearing, sexual references, strong OOCness and actual lemon in later chapters.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the profitable products for this company. Man if I did...

Your beautiful scent is still fresh in my memory,
Your dark eyes intense, how you looked right through me.
I never wanted it to end, how sweet you overpowered,
Your beautiful scent is still fresh in my memory, my delicate flower.

How could a girl like that look so innocent? They didn't make them like that anymore these days. The moment they entered the cruel, real world outside their childhood, they were scarred and nothing could bring them back to what they once were. It was too late.

Yet there she sat, chocolate brown hair shielding her eyes and there were no other words to describe it. She was innocent. She didn't even look up when he sat down, purposely managing to just touch her uncovered leg with his covered one. Not a movement. If it was a game of Statues, she would have won hands down. But no matter what they said, life wasn't a game.

Did he dare talk to her knowing that she probably wouldn't reply? Rejection. He'd accept it if he was hit with it. If he knew how to accept it. He wasn't the type of guy to usually get rejected for anything.

But his father had always taught him to act on his instincts. He had never quite seen why he had to keep having the same phrase jammed into his head until he could remember it perfectly. But would he act on it perfectly?

"You look deep in thought? May I ask what you are thinking about?" Something simple to start the conversation. Nothing to deep at the moment. He had to build her trust a little first.

"Sorry?" she asked, confused.

"I said, you look deep in thought. What's up?" Cue for her looking away in the other direction. Was she trying to hide something?

"Oh, you know. Just things. Nothing too important". Yeah right. He could bet his arm and leg that whatever was occupying her thoughts was worth the time of day. Or maybe she was the type of girl who got distracted easily and seemed to make everything into an unnecessary drama?

"Okay. Although I don't believe that it's nothing".

She laughed. Such a beautiful sound against the silence of the atmosphere. But at least he'd got a reaction. The one he was hoping for.

All was silent again. It seemed like she didn't want to be the one to start a conversation but would happily be involved in it if required of her.

"What are you doing here? Do you want some fresh air or is it something else?"

He was so surprised that she had replied that he almost couldn't speak. Almost. "Yeah, something like that. I feel I can only really clear my head outside".

A mere nod in reply. "Well you didn't answer my question. Why do you like the park?"

She took a while to answer and when she did, he knew she was being sincere. "Because in the park, I can forget about everything and just be me".

He didn't know what she meant exactly, but he got the vague idea. There was silence again as each engaged in their own thoughts. It was quiet, but it was peaceful. But was that enough for him?

"You are so beautiful, do you know that?" he asked her. She sighed sorrowfully in response.

"I haven't heard that in a while" she murmured. At first, he thought she was being sarcastic, but her face was as serious as ever. What life did this girl live?

"Are the guys around here blind or something?" he asked incredulously.

The girl laughed gently. "No, I don't think it's that. I just don't get out much, that's all".

Rufus said nothing. He could tell that she was hiding something but he reckoned she would close up if he asked her about it. So he remained silent.

The girl stood up, looking worriedly at her watch. "I must be going now before I get in trouble". she laughed half-heartedly at that. "I'll see you around, I guess..."

She began to walk towards the entrance of the park while Rufus watched her. He realised that he didn't know her name. He had to know it! He ran to join her and she looked surprised to see him again.

"Before you leave, please, what is your name? I am Rufus, by the way" he grinned shyly at her. She smiled back, eyes tight with hidden worries.

"My name is Tifa" she told him. "Tifa Lockheart. I'll see you...Rufus". Her voice was like music. Rufus shook himself out of his reverie but it was too late. She was already gone. But that wouldn't be the last time he saw her. Rufus was determined to make sure it wasn't.

So, what does everyone think about this story so far? I reckon it's going to be a really good one and I'm excited about the prospects. Next chapter will be up shortly.