Here is the first chapter to Rose Petals. This takes place later in the same year, it's been about 6 months since the end to Valentine's Rose. SilverNeira and I'm sure many others wanted this to happen in the last one, but I couldn't fit it in. You don't have to read the 1st one to understand what is going on, but if you want to understand who Rose is and how she ended up how she is, then you'll have to read Valentine's Rose. Enough from me, enjoy. Warning: There is a lemon scene. It is in italics so you may skip if you want. Disclaimer: I don't own FF7 or the characters. I'm just borrowing them.

Chapter 1 Birthday Surprise

Rose laid in bed as she watched the alarm clock tick into midnight. It was officially October thirteenth and her love wasn't home yet. Vincent had some business to see to at the WRO and had been gone all day.

She set the book she had been reading on the night stand and lifted her left hand to look at the diamond ring she had been given earlier in the year. She couldn't help but smile as she thought about the day Vincent had proposed to her. She knew he still loved and accepted her since she had been turned into a half vampire almost a year ago. It had still surprised her when he had popped the question.

Her attention was drawn to the bedroom door when she heard the front door.

He closed and locked the door behind him, then took off his boots in the hall. After he had done that he unbuckled his cloak then made his way quietly up the stairs.

"I thought you would be asleep." He said as he entered the bedroom.

"I couldn't sleep anyway." she said.

"Something bothering you?" he asked as he laid his cloak over the chair and undid his gauntlet.

She shrugged. "I guess it's easier for me to sleep in a bed with you in it with me."

"Missed me that much?" he teased slightly as he began to undress.

"How can I not?" she asked.

She pulled the covers away from his side of the bed as he approached. He collapsed onto his stomach with a small groan. He felt shifting next to him then Rose's hands on his back, massaging his tense muscles. He relaxed as he allowed her to sooth his aches.

Rose worked up and down his back, helping his muscles to relax so he would have a more rested sleep. Once those muscles were no longer tensed she worked on his shoulders and neck. Before she knew it, he had fallen into a deep sleep. She let out a quiet chuckle as she pulled the covers over him. She turned out the light and nuzzled his neck before curling up beside him and followed him into sleep.

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Vincent woke up to the sunlight that poured in through the open window. He woke up more refreshed and rested than he thought he would. Most likely due to Rose's back massage she had given him.

He gazed down at his love and fiance as she slept next to him, her arms wrapped around him. He pulled her a little closer and nuzzled the top of her head, taking in the scent of her shampoo.

He closed his eyes and relished in the happiness that he had. He was the happiest he had been since Rose had accepted his proposal on the rooftop of the WRO earlier that year. He wanted to start plans for their wedding soon.

Rose stirred a little then turned her head and planted a couple of kisses on his chest before looking up at him with a smile. "Good morning."

"Good morning." He greeted back.

"Did you sleep well?" she asked.

"Yes. And you?"

"Mm-hm." She planted a few more kisses on his chest before working working up to his lips.

He returned the kiss before pressing her down onto the mattress and deepened the kiss. Rose responded with a moan into his mouth and hooked a leg around his waist.

He reached under her shirt and gently stroked his fingers against her stomach.

She gasped at the sensation. She gave a small groan when he pulled away. She leaned up when he pulled up the hem of her pajama shirt, relieving her of it.

It was dropped carelessly to the floor before he turned his attention back to her.

He kissed her again, Rose opening her mouth to deepen it. As their tongues danced together Vincent started kneading one of Rose's breasts.

She gave a small whimper as she bucked her hips up at him.

He gave her a small smile as he pulled away again. He kissed his way down, coming to a stop to engulf one of her breasts in his mouth.

She dug her hands into his hair, pulling him closer. He turned his attention to her other breast, also engulfing it.

He then continued to kiss his way down, coming to a stop again to pull her pajama bottoms and panties off her. Once they were removed he parted her legs enough to allow him access. He ran his tongue along her clit, relishing in her taste before letting it slip inside. She let out a small cry as she felt the heat of his tongue enter her. "Vincent." She moaned. She grabbed his hair and pulled him closer.

He couldn't wait any longer after that. His boxers were becoming increasingly uncomfortable. After shedding them, he poised himself at her entrance and easily slid in, earning a loud groan from both of them.

Vincent kept a slow pace at the beginning, giving slow thrusts and grinding his hips against hers, burying his member deep into her. Only when she bucked her hips up against him again did he pick up the pace.

Soon after the bed beneath them started to groan from the abuse it was receiving from the actions of the occupants.

As Vincent thrusted, Rose's hips bucked to meet him. She dug her head back into the pillow as her moans grew louder as Vincent hit her sweet spot.

"Want to try a different position?" he panted in her ear.

"What..would that...be?" she moaned.

Vincent stopped completely and pulled out of her. "Roll over."

She did as she was told and felt him grip her hips, coaxing her onto her hands and knees. She let out a groan as he entered her again and started thrusting.

"Faster." she begged.

He complied, thrusting faster and a little harder. She started crying out as he was able to reach into her deeper. Her cries became even louder as he reached around her and started to pleasure her where their bodies connected.

"Vincent!" she called as her orgasm washed over her. She placed a hand against the headboard, allowing her to back into him more easily as he thrusted.

"Rose!" he responded as he felt her walls clench around him, causing his own orgasm to come. He released inside of her, continuing to thrust until his heat stopped pouring into her.

They collapsed onto their side, Vincent spooning her from behind, still buried within her.

"That...was certainly different." she panted.

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This was one of the best birthdays Vincent could ever recall having. Rose had given everybody the excuse that they wouldn't be home for his birthday so they weren't bothered by anybody coming to the door or calling.

They spent the entire day in bed. The only time they left it was when they had to go to the bathroom to relieve themselves, to get some water or to get something to eat. Other than that they spent the entire day making love and enjoying each other's company.

Rose couldn't help but be saddened a little. Any love that they made would somewhat be fruitless since she couldn't get pregnant. It wasn't that she was infertile, she was just to damaged to carry a baby.

"I want the first child we adopt to be a baby." She suddenly said as she laid in his arms after making love again.

"We can do that." He said as he nuzzled the top of her head.

"I don't care if we adopt a little boy or a little girl. I just want to start with a baby." She said.

"I wouldn't mind starting with a baby." He replied.

She smiled as she snuggled in closer to him. It was well past midnight and she had work she had to finish the next day. Vincent also had work he needed to get done at the WRO. His hold on Rose tightened before they drifted off to sleep.

A/N: It's a little short I know, but things will pick up more soon. Hopefully this story will go faster this time around. Please, R&R.