Disclaimer: I do not own any of the final fantasy characters, references, or Franchises. All rights goes to Square Enix. I do however, own Garrett Wickham, a character I made up. :D
"I wish every night was like this. Starry and bright."
"Mhm.."
"Cloud... can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah, what's up?"
"This is kind of embarrassing for me, and such.."
"Tell me, whats on your mind."
"Cloud... do you love me?"
"..."
"Oh forget that I asked, it was really stupid and rude of m-"
"I... I'm sorry. I have to go now.."
"Wait!"
He drove off with his Fenrir away from 7th Heaven. She broke down, sobbing and blaming everything was her fault. She thought she drove him away.
"I didn't mean to-"
Br-ring! The alarm went off, (8 A.M.) Tifa woke up and finds a tear in her eyes. I wish... that it was just only a dream. She wiped it off, got out of her bed and brushed her long brunette hair. She dragged herself over to her closet and dress in her usual outfit: a white tank top with a black vest zippered over it with black shorts down over her thighs exposing her knees, and black sneakers.
Sigh, "Another ordinary day." Tifa said as she looked out her window; the weather has lately been gloomy, and she often thought about the blond hair man. It's been many months since she saw him and she misses him quite terribly. Maybe it was a bad idea to confront him, I should have kept how I felt to myself, then maybe he would still be here for the kids...
She went downstairs, and made breakfast for herself and the kids, two slices of toast, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal. Everyday was a repeating routine for Tifa: wake up, make breakfast, take the kids to school, go to work, eat dinner, go to sleep.
Today was different. The door was getting pounded by a man outside yelling and screaming Tifa's name out. "HEY TIFA! IT'S ME! YOUR HOMEBOY GARRETT! LET ME IN!"
She dropped what she was doing and quickly opened the door as the ecstatic strange man merrily rushed inside and hugged her.
"Garrett! I haven't seen you in ages! How have you been?" asked Tifa. A smile lit up in her face, something no one has seen in such a while.
"Tsk, Edge is still a wasteland, seriously Hun, have you considered moving elsewhere...?"
"Haha. I find Edge to be home," she smiled again. "So what brings you here?"
"Well I wanted to see my BFFLY! Why you no excited to see me?" asked Garrett.
"Haha, oh Garrett! I am always excited to see you," she replied.
She invited the man inside the bar, and made him coffee as they sat down at one of the booths to talk about old times.
"So darling, tell me about your love life. When was the last time you got freakay with another man?"
"Oh... What love life?" she murmured. Tifa was blushing that she may have looked more red than the apples on the counter. She has been avoiding this question for quite some time.
"Aw, Ti-fi. What happened to the blond guy? What was his name?"
"Cloud..."
"Mhmm yeah! Jesus, he's delicious."
"Haha, you always knew how to make me laugh," she chuckled. "Let's just say... he has commitment issues."
"Honey, talk to me about it." said Garrett, he looked worried at Tifa. He knew that Cloud was all she ever talk and thought about. Behind her smiles, he could see her sadness, wanting to let it out and cry, yet he also knew that she would not break down in front of anyone, even if it was one of her closest friends.
"Alright, maybe one of these days. Right now, not yet. It's still too soon." replied Tifa softly.
"Maybe you should go back into the sea, lots of fish out there. Plus, a slice like you... Any fish would want you."
"I don't just want anyone.."
"Pft, please girl, with your bo-" Garrett was interrupted by a little girl walking down the stairs.
"Tifa, I'm hungry... who's he?" asked the young child.
"Marlene, this is my good friend Garrett Wickham. It's been years since you met him," answered Tifa.
"Oh mah god! Marlene you grown so much! Dearies we have to go shopping!" shouted Garrett.
"Shh, you are going to wake up Denzel," shushed Tifa.
"Ooooo, who is he?" questioned the curious man.
"A boy... that Cloud and I adopted..."
"Oh... I'm sorry," apologized Garrett. "Hey, let me make it up to you. We can all go shopping after breakfast. I'll take you to... Bloomingdale!"
"Garrett! That store, is a bit pricy."
"Nonsense! I feel bad for bringing up you know who with the do. It's on me" Garrett smiles.
"Haha, alright you win. I actually do need more clothes. If you saw my closet, you probably yell at me." joked Tifa.
The trio ate and waited for Denzel to come down for breakfast. He didn't question Garrett, as he strangely looked at the red haired man dressed so fashionable. Denzel just kept staring as he ate. Even by the time he finished, he kept on staring at Garrett. Whoa what on Gaia is he wearing? And I thought Cloud dressed weird.
"Alright! Let's bounce to the mall!" exclaimed Garrett.
The four all left 7th Heaven and drove off to Edge's Mall in Tifa's Honda Civic. After shopping, we should pimp her car out too... thought Garrett.
Tifa drove, while driving and paying attention on the road, she began thinking to herself. Maybe having Garrett here is a good idea for a while. I could use the company of a friend. Mhm, that might help me get my mind off of Cloud... She looked over at Garrett who was singing along with the radio. If anyone can get me out of this funk, it's Garrett. She smiled and continue to drive on.
Author's note: It's been a while since I wrote a FanFic. (Just about 4 years D:) This is my first... humor/romance Fic? Lol, I honestly don't know why I wrote this, but I ended up liking the story and its direction. I am a huge CloTi fan, however their relationship in other fan fics are too depressing, I wanted to make one that would take us out of the depression funk. I think Tifa should win for once, and finally receive her happy ending she deserve.
This story is to share with my friends, so hate it, like it, review it, I wrote it for sheer entertainment. :F
