Cloud and Tifa- The New Teacher

Cloud sighed at another day at Nibelheim Academy. He leaned back on his chair and stretched before he folded his arms and closed his eyes. Nothing but chatter could be heard. Cloud distanced himself from the others; he didn't believe in letting people in too close to him. Squall Leonhart was busy in the back with his girlfriend Rinoa Heartilly, Selphie was busy annoying others with her childish attitude, Tidus was busy with Yuna and Zack was busy with Aeris. Cloud was the only one in the entire class who didn't have someone and for the moment and for a good while, he didn't seem to care at all. Deep inside, he longed for someone of whom he could place his trust in and also to confide his bottled up emotions into. Suddenly, the door opened and the bell rang and someone Cloud had never seen before walked in. Everyone who was "busy" separated quickly and took their spots. Cloud's eyes widened at the new face.

"No way…there's no way in hell someone can look so amazing…"

Long raven hair, flawless creamy white skin, modestly sized endowments, delicious looking pink lips, a figure that could be compared to supermodels across Nibelheim and pretty much anywhere else in the world. Much more could be said about the girl in front of his eyes. She wore the teacher's uniform that consisted on a button up shirt and a skirt and he noticed that she chose to wear black and white. He liked that color on her. She walked behind the teacher's desk and put down her folder and books. She cleared her throat.

"Good morning class, my name is Tifa Lockhart, I'm going to be your teacher for the rest of this year, your old teacher is very sick and is currently in a coma," she explained.

"Jesus…even her voice is amazing…"

Squall raised his hand and she called on him.

"You look a little young Ms. Lockhart," he said politely.
"Well, I'm a student teacher, I'm 19 years old," she explained.

Cloud looked back and noticed Seifer, Jecht and Sephiroth staring at her hungrily. He knew they had no good in mind. Tifa then began to call out names so she could identify each student.

"Squall Leonhart?" she called.

Squall raised his hand and she smiled.

"Rinoa Heartilly?" she continued.

Rinoa raised her hand and smiled brightly at her which she mirrored.

"Sephiroth Masamune?" she called.

Cloud looked at Sephiroth in the corner of his eyes.

"Nice to meet you," he said as he raised his hand.

Tifa didn't smile at him like she did with the others.

"Cloud Strife?" she called.

Cloud's mako eyes drifted to her brown eyes. He slowly raised his hand but remained silent. She smiled more brightly at him than all the others and he held back an involuntary blush. Soon, all the names were called and classes began. Tifa was new to the teaching role but Cloud seemed to understand her better than any of his previous teachers. He was an average student, never usually getting over a C or sometimes a B here and there but he had a feeling his grades would improve with her teachings. He knew Sephiroth wasn't paying much attention to her teachings but rather to her. Soon, lunch time came and most of the class left. Cloud began to packing his bags. Sephiroth then walked up to Tifa's table.

"So…are you single?" he asked.
"Nice try, but I'm not interested," she said as she threw back some of her hair.

Sephiroth wasn't amused and as she got up, he trapped her between his arms against the whiteboard. Cloud's anger was building up. She tried to escape but Sephiroth was one of the strongest boys in the entire school and he was just as persistent.

"I'm going to report you if you keep this up," she warned.
"My uncle is the principal of this school, I don't think he'll be listening to you," he said with an evil snicker.

Tifa gulped loudly and she continued to try and break free but he wouldn't let her go.

"Should I help her?...what's this feeling in my heart…it says to…but why?"

Acting out on his impulse, Cloud rose to his feet, walked up to Sephiroth and threw him off of her, making him nearly trip into the desks behind him. Sephiroth shot Cloud a death glare but he wasn't one to be easily intimidated.

"Strife, get out of my way," he warned.
"No," he responded instantly.

"Jeez…it's like I'm being controlled by my heart! What's going on?!!"

Sephiroth snapped his fingers and Jecht and Seifer walking into the classroom, cracking their knuckles.

"I'll tell you one last time Strife, move," he warned.
"I said no," he repeated.

He walked and stood almost protectively in front of Tifa. Seifer stayed at the door to watch it and Jecht ran at Cloud. He closed his eyes and caught his fist before tossing him aside, making him nearly stumble to the ground. Jecht tried again and Cloud again diverted him with quick hand movements. Jecht then picked up one of the chairs, folded it in and swung it at Cloud's face. Cloud leaned back and it breezed past it before he punched Jecht in the nose. He felt the bone snap but not break and Jecht grunted loudly in pain before stumbling back. Sephiroth tried himself but Cloud quickly kicked him in the stomach before kicking him in the head, sending him tumbling to the ground. Seifer grabbed Cloud from behind. Cloud was still perfectly calm. Sephiroth tried to punch him but Cloud pushed his weight back, allowing him to lift his legs and kick Sephiroth in both his ribs. He then stomped on Seifer's foot and turned around. He grabbed his arm and threw him effortlessly into the stunned Sephiroth, sending them tumbling onto Jecht. Tifa was amazed at his skills and her eyes widened. Sephiroth growled.

"Let's go, we'll get you sooner or later," he said as they ran out.

Cloud waited till they were out of earshot before he moved. Tifa continued to stare at the blonde, who was now her hero. He slung his bag onto his back before walking towards the door.

"When did I get soo fast…oh yeah, the training with Zack…"

"Mr. Strife?" she said.

He stopped walking and turned his head towards her.

"Why did you help me?" she asked.

"Think Strife…think!!! You can't tell her you like her!!! You know it's illegal!!!"

He was silent for a few moments before he spoke.

"I didn't think you deserved to get treated like that, especially on your first day," he replied.
"You didn't have to help me," she responded.
"I wanted to," he replied.
"Why?" she asked.
"For the very reason I just told you, in addition to it being Sephiroth, he's nothing but a womanizing douchebag," he replied.

Tifa's eyes softened. Cloud walked and sat down in a chair in front of her desk. She sat as well.

"Tell me Mr. Strife, why are you so quiet all the time, you're not brilliant but you're not terrible either," she asked.
"I have nothing to say," he replied solemnly.
"With these grades, you realize that you aren't likely to continue next semester right?" she asked.
"I'm well aware," he said.
"Then why don't you do better?" she asked.

He thought for a moment.

"My teachers were all terrible, you're the only one who I actually learn from," he stated.

"Ahh crap…why did you say that!! IDIOT!!!"

"Oh? And why is that?" she asked.

He smiled.

"Because you're interesting, you make learning fun," he responded.

She blushed to his surprise from his simple compliment.

"Well, I have a suggestion to how we can improve your grades," she said.
"How's that?" he asked.
"I could give you private tutoring," she said.

"Holy crap…not good…SAY NO!!! SAY NO!!!!"

He swallowed hard; he didn't know if he could control his hormones around her. He may be her age but it would be trouble for a student and a teacher to have anything further than just mutual respect. She smiled at him.

"How about outside of school, I could come to your home and we could work on some concepts," she suggested.
"Sure, that sounds good," he replied quickly.

"You just screwed yourself Strife…way to go!"

She made a sound that was between a giggle and a sigh of relief.

"Ok that's settled, everyday after school I'll come to your home and we can go for as long as you'd like," she said.
"Ms. Lockhart? Can I ask how you became a student teacher at such a young age?" he asked.

She smiled at him again.

"Well, I did my exams and I was the top of my class, I guess it was because of my performance," she said.
"So you're saying you're an absolute genius," he said raising an eyebrow.

She blushed at his compliment.

"No, I just work very hard and I love what I do," she replied.

He nodded slowly; he was really beginning to admire almost everything about Tifa Lockhart. She gathered her books in her arms. She turned to him.

"I'll see you after lunch Mr. Strife," she said.

He nodded and as she was about to walk out, she turned her head back to show him another heart warming smile.

"Cloud?...thank you for your help, that's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me," she said with a blush.

She walked out, leaving Cloud dumbfounded and also confused.

"Is this right?! Is it right for a student to like the teacher? Is it right for the student to get so close to the teacher? Oh man…I sure know how to get myself into these awkward situations…"

He walked out of the room.