The Things We Do For Love
The Things We Do For Love
Set directly after "Dirge of Cerberus"
Disclaimer: FF VII not mine.
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Yuffie's POV
It's been two frickin' weeks. Two frickin' torturous weeks of not knowing if he's okay or not, two frickin' torturously annoying weeks of that Shelke brat sitting on her ass staring out the window day after day with a goofy smile on her face or talking Tifa and my ear's off. I swear to the Lifestream, I liked her better when she didn't say anything. Cid says I'm one to talk, why yes thank you I am. I'M the talker in the group. Don't you forget it! Ugh! Two frickin' weeks!! It's been two frickin' torturously annoying lonely worrisome weeks not knowing the whereabouts or health of stupid Vincent Valentine. Vincent…that's right, boy do I miss him; I mean compared to all the other times we've all been apart, two weeks really isn't that big of a deal. What am I saying, when you're in love with someone and you don't know if they're okay or not-dead or alive, weeks feel like YEARS!! And yes, I admit it; I'm in love with Vincent Valentine.
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Flashback
I had just saved Vincent from Rosso at the Shinra Manor, crazy woman. We were safe in the Shadow Fox and he was beginning to wake up. Oh why am I such a klutz, whacking my head against that monitor but as usual he just HAD to look at me with those crimson eyes…holy crap, somebody pinch me!
"Yuffie?" he asked after pulling himself up, resting on his elbows, "What are you doing here?" a small smile on his lips.
"Me?" I replied as I began to tell him about poking around Nibelhiem working for Reeve, and my own benefit if you get my drift. Nothing like a little materia hunting, nyuk nyuk Hey, it's hard for one to get over their first love. And mine is materia.
"Imagine that," I said, placing a hand on his shoulder real quick, "Me, saving the great Vincent Valentine! Do I get any thanks?" No sooner had the words left my mouth, did I wish to take it all back. There I go again, running my mouth off. Like I'm really gonna get a-
"Thanks, Yuffie" he said with a light laugh, boy did that send butterflies through my stomach.
"N-no, I didn't mean for you to take me so seriously! I-uh." I stammered totally in embarrassment mode, "I told Reeve we'd contact him as soon as you woke up." I said starting to walk by him, but he suddenly grabbing my arm cut that short.
"Whoa, hey Vince, you okay?" He looked at me with almost sad eyes?
"Yuffie…it's really been awhile." He whispered.
"Just three years, not that much different then all the other times we've all been apart from each other, it always seems to happen whenever you decide to get up and head out on one of your lonely adventures." Oh crap, did I say too much AGAIN?
"Yuffie." He said casting his eyes away from mine, "It was you that left this time."
"Oh, I guess I was huh?" I said laughing nervously, "You're not the only one that gets to have all the fun Valentine."
"I really missed you." He said so quietly, I could barely hear him, even with my stealthy ninja ears nyuk, nyuk. I was speechless to say the least, not only had we been having a conversation for a good 10 minutes, but here he was, the silent, moody, man of few words opening up to me.
"Oh." Oh? Was that out of MY mouth, good grief, I'm a jerk. He let go of my arm and rolled over, pain in his eyes, whether it was from his wounds, or me, oh heck, or even both, I'm not sure-
"You better call Reeve then." He said dryly turning away from me. Come on Kisaragi, do something!
"Whoa, hey." I whispered kneeling next to him. I took my hand and brushed some of his long ebony locks out of his eyes,
"I missed you too Vincent Valentine." I smiled laughing mostly at my own stupid self more then anything, "Gosh, I can't begin to tell you how much I miss you whenever we're apart." He reached up with his metal claw and took my hand, still looking away. I smiled, this was just fine. I have always enjoyed time alone with Vincent, from practically the first time I met him. Suddenly he gave a little tug and pulled me down, right into his waiting arms.
"Oww, Vincent!" I laughed, he gave me a small smile.
"Yuffie." Oh just shut up and kiss me Valentine, so I made the first move. You'd think with his rough exterior and mercenary look, kissing him would be the last thing one who valued their life would do. But Vincent Valentine, oh man, his lips are so soft his touch is electrifying, and he's so cute, I could tell by the way he kissed me back that he never really ever got close like that to anyone, other then that Dr. Lucrecia Crescent perhaps.
It was a dream come true, kissing Vincent Valentine. But there was a world that needed to be saved,
"I really do need to get a hold of Reeve" I whispered kissing his neck. He let out a moan, I laughed resting my head under his chin.
"Not yet Kisaragi." He growled in my ear as he slowly unbuttoned my shirt. Absolutely electrifying I tell you. I blushed SO red as he snaked his hands up my torso, his red eyes glowing,
"Oh you are SUCH a demon." I laughed pulling his head down and capturing his lips with my own.
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We made love right then and there. The sex to say the least was fantastic, the passion was incredible, and the love? Well…
"Oh my gods." I breathed falling back into his arms, our bodies a sweaty mess of arms and legs and beating hearts. "Vincent Valentine you are amazing." Vincent laughed a real laugh as I smiled up at him. His eyes were warm and friendly, and even happy. A rare emotion coming from him.
"Yuffie." He growled softly.
"Mmm hmm?" Your growling doesn't intimidate ME you big teddy bear.
"Would it be alright if I said I love you?" Holy frick, what was that??
I smiled the biggest smile ever, so big my face still hurts just thinking about it, but I was happier then a clam at high tide,
"Omfg of course you can!" I screamed throwing my arms around him causing him to laugh even more, "Holy moly Vince, I have loved you for a loooong time." We kissed again and would've gone on to round two, but wouldn't ya know it? Reeve called.
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"Yuffie!" Tifa cried happily waking me from my reverie.
"What?" I mumbled.
"Vincent's back! Shelke found him! He's back Yuff and he's alright!" She replied running out the door of Seventh Heaven. I stand there for a few minutes trying to process what Teef just said.
"Holy crap. VINCENT!!" I scream running out the door right behind Tifa. "You have no idea how worried you had me Valentine." I laugh bursting through the door. Unfortunately, the smile on my face quickly disappears.
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Holy shoot, Vincent looks like…how to say this nicely? Oh what the heck, I'm gonna be honest, he looks like SHI-
"Oh my goodness, Vincent! Cid! Rude! Come give Shelke a hand!" Thank you Tifa. There's Shelke with a limp Vincent draped over her shoulders. I almost, ALMOST feel bad for her. He's hecka skinny and all, but twice her size. Thankfully Cid came and took him before her knees buckled and she collapsed. Not that I care or anything. But the way Cid just swung Vince up over his shoulders might be something to worry about. He's not a hunting prize Cid, he's our friend.
"He…was at…Lucrecia's cave…" Shelke just said to Tifa, taking deep breaths. You've got to be kidding me? Again with Lucrecia? Honey, get over it.
"Hey brat, come an gimmie a hand 'ere with Vince will ya?" Cid yells at me from up the stairs. I look over at Shelke and stick my tongue out at her, That's right chicky I'M the brat around here.
I run up into the guest bedroom, which is technically MY room thank you, oh well, I'll just share with Teef…or will I? Cid put Vincent down on the bed as I walk over to him. Cid casts me a small smile. Can I just say for the record that I love him? We've become such good pals. Sure we bicker a little…okay a lot and yell at each other every now and then…okay constantly, but when push comes to shove Cid and I are like peanut butter and jelly.
"Hey Vince." He says to the gunslinger, "Yuff's here. She's missed yer sorry ass. Ya look like hell buddy, but we're all glad yer back." He pats me on the shoulder as he walks out of the room. I look over at Vincent. Oh geez, he looks terrible, like frail and alone. His face was tense and his skin color was almost yellowish.
"Welcome back Vincent, I was worried about you." I whispered running my fingers through his hair. I love him. From his ebony hair to his metal claw to his pointy gold shoes. I love him. His breath hitches as I trace my fingers down his neck. I can't help it, but for some reason I feel this strong need and urge to protect him. Pffft right, he's the one that's always protecting me. Snap, he's waking up.
"Sh-sh-shelke?" he whispers. Shelke? What in the world, since when do SHELKE and I look alike?
"Yes Vincent Valentine?" Oh great, there's her annoying monotone voice again. God, that is so creepy, is she not aware that she sounds like a freaking robot? She and Tifa walk in. The little mako monster comes over and stands next to Vincent,
"Shelke…thanks. Thanks for finding me." He whispers giving her a small smile. Thanks? Pfft, where have I heard those words before? Does he actually believe that's a pickup line?
"You are more then welcome Vincent Valentine. I have missed you."
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" Another one Teef!" I hold up my empty shot glass expectantly. She pours me another one. Two girls and a bottle of some good ol' 151. She had just gotten a call from Spikey Strife. He's not gonna be back for a while, he met a girl. Stupid Cloud, it's the same thing over and over.
"After all we've been through it's still 'I met a girl.'" She hiccupped as she poured me some more. I agree.
"I dunno what's pissing me off more; the fact that Vincent only wants Shelke to tend to him, or the fact that I didn't think to go look at the damn cave myself, or maybe it's the fact that they're BOTH in my room on MY bed ALONE!" Oh heck with it, lets go with all three shall we?
"To dumb stupid clueless boys and random or robotic girls that mess things up! Screw you all!!" she slurred.
"Agreed!" I cry banging my glass against hers. We laugh together and then fall over.
Later the door flies open and the pack of wolves come bargin' in. Barrett comes and grabs Tifa by the back of her shirt and pulls her up into the chair pretty much effortlessly.
"Teef, your bar opens up in 10 minutes and you look like shit." He says in his deep voice. Reno (God spare me) comes over and sits his butt in MY chair,
"Hey princess, don't they teach you any manners over there in Wutai? We don't lay all over the floors yo." I give him the finger.
"Guys, go away." Tifa mutters downing the last of the booze.
"Oh damn, did Strife find another one? I tell you, he gets all the babes!" Reno groaned.
"Hey pinky, shove it will ya? You're not helping!" I snap.
"It's red Yuff, how many times do I-"
"Okay ya silly shits, just shut it. Me n' Barrett'll run this joint tonight." Thank you Highwind, the voice of reason. Not.
Just then the Dynamic Duo came running in.
"Dad! Dad! Guess what! Uncle VINCENT'S back! He's here now! Upstairs!" Marlene cried running into Barrett's outstretched arms,
"Is that so?" he says laughing as he ruffles Denzels hair as he walks by.
"Uh-huh."
"Hey mom? You okay?" Denzel asks Tifa. Ever since Kadaj and his whole mother aka Jenova's freakin' head as Reno would call it, tyrant and with Cloud being gone all the time, doing more then just delivering packages nudge nudge, she decided that she'd adopt Denzel as her own. That's Tifa for ya. She just needs to love someone, and care for 'em and take care of 'em
"The only man I trust with my heart." She calls him. I'm not much for kids, but she's definitely got a good one.
"Oh I'm fine sweetie. Just whining about things that's all." She said wrapping him in her arms, "Oh Denzel, I sure do love you." She coos at him.
"You too mom."
Love? I snort, the very mention of the word offends me. That or it makes me sick. Ugh, maybe a little too sick. Uh-
"Oh man! My new shoes!" Whoops. Well, serves that pinky redheaded whatever color hair guy man he is right. Oh gosh, too much booze…
"Hey brat, are you 21?" You asked that question a few shots too late Highwind.
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