So here's a little story I came up with. I was watching AC and thought "what happens now?" So this is my story.

I had meant for it to be a oneshot but ended up longer than I thought :P I was writing it halfway when I noticed how many pages it already were. so I reread it to maybe change it to make it shorter, but I liked what I wrote. So I was like "oh fuck it. I'm keeping it!" i hadn't realized I said that outloud and my mom heard (-_-) she has no tolerance for cussing

Well, I hope you enjoy reading this!

It has been some time after the attack of Kadaj and his gang. Cloud had found himself again after the event. Hell, he even found a cure for the geostigma. From all around the world, people came rushing to the church of the spring to be cured. Cloud was there every single day from sunrise to sundown curing people. That lasted for about a good five months. Denzel and Marlene came back and forth from 7th Heaven and the church in which they nicknamed "Cloud's Haven" since he seemed to be truly happy there.

After the incident, Denzel had more strength both in body and mind. He said he wanted to be just like Cloud. Barrett and Cid disapproved, of course. They teased that Denzel would have to go through depression and self-loathing first. That made Cloud's face turn bright red. But he dismissed it saying that it was all behind him now. But was it?

Vincent stopped by more often now to visit his new friend, Marlene. I don't know what happened between the two but Marlene said it was Cloud's fault, and also, she was showing Vincent how to use a cell phone. Now, I keep wondering if it was because of Marlene that Vincent had asked about where to buy a phone that day. Denzel was quite jealous that Marlene favored the older man to play with than him. He even tried to tough out Vincent. Honestly, I never knew how good Vincent is with kids until now. Maybe I should get him to help watch the kids sometimes.

Yuffie often came with a package for Cloud. At first, it started out small like a box big enough for a small night lamp. Then it got bigger and bigger each time she came. I don't know what it is but I'm sure it's Materia. And lately, Yuffie's been acting strange around me. She kept giggling with a slight blush my way. She isn't the type that can hold a secret for very long, however, she sure is persistent with this one. I don't know what it is but I'm sure it has something to do with the things she brings to Cloud.

7th Heaven became more popular and busier ever since then. Eventually, I couldn't handle the whole bar just by myself. Cloud offered a hand to help, but when the days that he had to make a delivery, I was all by myself. So I hired two people, a boy and a girl to help out. Since then, I barely asked Cloud's help. He seemed a bit disappointed, but I don't want to wear him out when he has so many deliveries.

He was gone often on deliveries. It turned out, old ladies just like his company and would order random stuff to be delivered. They even mentioned on a phone call that he was sweet, handsome, and they liked his ass. And here I thought only younger women does that. Honestly, it made me a bit jealous that they were able to spend more quality time with him than I did. Of course, it's not like I can just come out and say it.

It has gotten a bit awkward between Cloud and I. We talked like normal, but there's always this lingering awkwardness between us. There are many times when Cloud would say something and I would look at him. Then we would just stare for a good three seconds and turn away blushing. Well, I was at least. I doubt he felt the same. Cloud hasn't been trying to push me, or us, away anymore. It's like he's come to terms to allow himself to have a family and be happy. However, after what we've been through, I'm not so sure we'd be like any other family anymore.

I still love Cloud and the kids and want us to be a big happy family. However, I feel like I'm pushing him away more now than ever. I guess you can say I've been hurt by him. I'm disappointed and upset. However, I can't really show him that. But I think he knows. He's been letting me have my own privacy, only approaching me when it's business. He's hanging out more than usual if he isn't away on deliveries. But I don't want to keep my hopes up in the chance that he will go away again. I don't want to be hurt anymore. So if he decides to go away again, I won't be hurt anymore. I think.

Oh just so you know if you're wondering who's narrating here. It's Tifa. Pretty much summarizing what happened after AC.

P.S. I don't own FFVII or AC. Wish i did. could be a billionaire right now =D. but sadly i don't (T^T)