Just to set things straight (incase you read the original under my other pen-name), this is a repost under a new name. I originally had it under my old pen-name (fueledbyedward), but I wanted to make a new account for this stories (and the others I will eventually post). So, I didn't steal this from another author.

"Who is that?"

I followed Sephiroth's pointed finger to a blonde boy sitting at the bar. "I don't know, I've never seen him before," I replied slowly, watching as the boy turned his attention to the bartender. He was actually pretty cute. Wait, what was I saying? No. He was blonde. Definitely not my type.

"Neither have I," Sephiroth began, "but he sure is F-I-N-E!"

I didn't answer, still watching the boy's lips moving quickly as he spoke with the bartender. I switched my gaze to the bartender, who was smiling. By the looks of it, they were flirting.

"Don't you think, Leon?" Sephiroth asked now, nudging my shoulder.

"What? Oh." I tore my gaze away from the boy. "Nah, not my type," I muttered. "I don't do blondes."

"Well, I think you might need to make an exception for him."

"I don't think so."

"Oh, come on, Leon. I saw you watching him before. What were you doing, mind fucking him?" Sephiroth laughed.

Damn! Was it that obvious?

"I was so not, Seph," I growled. "And I already told you, he's not my type."

Sephiroth raised his eyebrows. "A bit defensive, aren't we? That usually means you're in denial." Sephiroth smirked, looking in the blonde's direction and licking his lips. "Man, he is a hot piece of ass! And he's alone! Even better."

"If you're so interested in him, why don't you go over there?" I snapped.

"Oh, trust me, Leon, if Vincent wasn't such a hard-ass, I would." Sephiroth sighed.

"That's never stopped you before," I mumbled incoherently before taking a swig of my drink.

"I'm going to pretend I never heard that, Leon," Sephiroth replied in a low voice, giving me a look.

I laughed quietly to myself, oddly grateful for Vincent's existence.

"Anyway, Leon," Sephiroth mused, "it's been a while since you've had a good fuck, so why not?"

"How the fuck would you know that?" I asked angrily.

"Oh, Leon, you've always underestimated me. You'd be surprised about just how much I know."

I scoffed. "Not about my goddamn sex life, you don't."

"All I'm saying is that you need to lighten up a little. Just go say hi, it can't hurt."

"You'd be surprised," I muttered, still miffed.

Sephiroth sighed. "What do I have to do to get you to go over there?"

"Jesus, Sephiroth!"

"Am I going to have to get physical?" He raised his eyebrows, shaking his head. "I don't think you want me to get physical, Leon. Not here, anyway," he laughed.

"You know, this is exactly why I hate going anywhere with you," I said slowly, not bothering to lower my voice. "You are the biggest pain in the ass!"

"I'm just trying to help." Sephiroth grinned, clearly enjoying my pathetic attempt at anger.

"Yeah, well, I don't need your fucking help. It never gets me anywhere."

"Oh, but it does," he disagreed, smirking.

I didn't even have time to respond before the blonde boy appeared by my side, smiling. "Sephiroth."

"Good to see you, Cloud," Sephiroth said, offering a hand. The boy shook it, his bright brown eyes locked with Sephiroth's.

What the fuck was this? Had Sephiroth set me up? Fuck, the bastard had set me up! And with this boy, no less.

"Are you serious?" I asked, raising my eyebrows. I really did not need this right now.

"Cloud, this is Squall Leonheart," Sephiroth said, ignoring me completely. "Or Leon, for short."

"Nice to finally meet you," Cloud said, smiling. "Sephiroth's told me so much about you." He held out his hand.

"I'm sure it was all a bunch of bullshit," I snapped, shaking the boy's hand. His firm grip surprised me; I wasn't expecting it from such a small boy.

"Don't mind him, Cloud," Sephiroth began. "He's had a bad day."

"Yeah, and it started the second I chose to come here with you."

"Get your head out of your ass, Leon, and show some respect."

I took a deep breath. Maybe if I behaved, I could get out of this mess. "Fine." I turned to face Cloud, who was still smiling. "Nice to meet you, Cloud."

"That's better." Sephiroth smiled smugly, and I wanted to knock it off of his face. "Now, I'm going to step out for a while. I'll see you two later. Have fun!"

As soon as the silver-haired asshole was gone, I sighed. "Listen, no offense, Cloud, but I really can't do this right now." Or ever.

His face fell. "Oh."

There was something about the disappointed tone of his voice that made me disgusted with myself. Why was I always such a dick? "Sorry, man."

"I get it. Sephiroth set you up, didn't he?"

"Yeah. He pretended that he had no idea who the hell you were."

Cloud laughed. "Shit, he told me he was going to tell you about me!"

"Yeah, the guy's a lying bastard," I said, laughing. "But what else is new?"

"Hey, do you want to just have a drink or two?" Cloud asked suddenly. "I swear, I won't get you drunk and drag you off to my house where I'd take advantage of you." He grinned. "I'll even pay."

For some odd reason, being taken advantage of sounded strangely appealing. Plus, I wasn't about to pass up a few free drinks. So I smiled and said, "Oh, what the hell?"

Anyway, as this is one of my first attempts at writing fluff between video-game characters (thank you, Amy!), I hope it doesn't completely suck. Please review! It will motivate me to finish the second (and most likely the last) chapter, which is the chapter where Cloud takes advantage of Leon (whoops, did I just give away the end of the story?), so I can promise you that I will do everything in my power to make it as sexy as I can.

I accept all kinds of criticism, so don't be afraid to let me know how you feel I can improve.