Eyes on You

Eyes on You

AN: I own nothing in this story. This is for MysticSpiritus so enjoy. Please R&R.

Tifa sighed as she looked at the newest patron to enter the bar. It was some 50 year old laborer and not the man she had been waiting for. Lately Reno had been on her mind a lot. Sure he was sexy; smoldering even with his red hair and Mako eyes but there was something else about him that Tifa just couldn't put her finger on. Tifa quickly returned to serving her patrons, hoping the Turk would come before she closed.

It was close to midnight when he walked into the bar, not in his usual strut, but a calm stride that took him to a stool right in front of Tifa. Sitting down, Reno took note of the crimson staining her pearl like cheeks. He smiled at her then causing Tifa's blush to deepen.

"Hey Tifa, how's it going?"

"F-fine Reno what about you?" Tifa asked, inwardly cursing herself for stuttering like a shy schoolgirl. She gave him his usual scotch and he smiled again at her.

"I can't complain, although there is something I've been looking for lately. Where's Strife?" Reno said, downing his shot in a fluid motion. At the mention of her best friend Tifa sighed heavily.

"He's out on a delivery." Tifa said. Reno didn't reply right away, merely gazed into her eyes. Reno reached out a hand towards her face then and Tifa didn't know why until she felt his hand wipe her tears away.

"He doesn't deserve your tears babe. He should be here right now taking care of you." Reno said his voice a near whisper.

"I can take care of myself Reno." Tifa replied anger visible in her tone. Reno just chuckled and brushed her anger away.

"I know you can Teef, but there are different kinds of care than just physical needs."

"I thought that was the only kind you cared about." Tifa responded. Reno flashed her a cocky smirk then and laughed a little. He stood up and left some money on the counter.

"I'll see you around Teef, take care of yourself alright." And with a wave behind him the Turk started walking out of the bar.

"Re wait!" Tifa yelled. Reno turned around, his eyes showing surprise.

"Re? That's a first." Tifa came from behind the bar counter then and walked up to him.

"I…want you to take care of me, that is, if you'll have me." Tifa looked into his eyes as she said this, hoping he had an attraction for her. She felt two lean arms wrap around her waist then and pull her close to him.

"You really want to have a relationship with a guy like me?" Reno asked.

"It's better than with someone who's never there for me." Tifa replied. Reno smiled at her then and she felt her face flush once more. "What exactly are you looking for anyway?"

"You." Reno replied, pressing his lips against hers. Tifa melted into the kiss and she pressed him hard against the closed door, straddling his hips as best she could. Once they broke apart, he grinned at her. "A bit hasty aren't we?" Tifa's response was to tear his clothes off before dragging him up to her bedroom.

"Reno for once in your life shut up and enjoy the moment." Tifa replied.

A few hours later Reno watched Tifa as she slept, her arms hugging him so hard his ribs hurt. Her sable locks pooled around her and she seemed content. An image then came to his mind of a similar bed and a woman with pale skin and dark eyes. He couldn't remember her name and even as the image formed it was soon replaced with Tifa's face and sleeping form.

"I'll…stay with you forever…Re…" The slumbering fighter murmured.

This time Reno had someone who loved him and he loved in return…and he could remember her.