Angels & Demons

Chapter One: I Will Possess Your Heart

Rated: M (Later)

Summary: Cloud Strife and Zack Fair met under comical circumstances... But will knowing Zack bring some secrets to the surface that Noctis didn't want Cloud to know? Or is it all just a dream..?

Song: I Will Possess Your Heart - Death Cab For Cutie

Disclaimer: Well. I don't own Final Fantasy... A fact which saddens me so.


You gotta spend some time, Love, You gotta spend some time with me. And I know that you'll find, love, I will possess your heart...


Rain poured from the skies as Cloud Strife left the towering glass building. He tilted his head back to look at the heavy clouds opening up, flashing lightning and growling thunder. With a sigh, he closed his eyes and ran a hand through his wind-tousled blonde hair. As much as he loved the rain, now was not the time. After all, he had walked here, meaning he had to walk back home. In the rain. In the cold.

He groaned, but grit his teeth and stepped into the storm. It was a matter of minutes before he was drenched. Cloud exhaled and watched as his breath formed smoky fog, from the cold, and drifted away on the slight breeze.

"Why didn't I just take the car?" He muttered, wincing as the icy rain struck his warm neck. At that moment, a car sped by and its tires hit a pothole in the road. Freezing water splashed up and onto a shivering Cloud. Anger flared in him and his blue-green eyes sparked with fury but he clamped it down. He resisted the urge to yell at the quickly fading vehicle and instead took refuge under the eave of a house.

Water dripped from his clothes and ran down his arms, forming a puddle on the wooden porch under his feet. Cloud looked about the area; he was sure this would be considered trespassing, but considering the circumstances, he didn't really care.


I long for this mirrored perspective, when we'll be lovers, lovers at last. You gotta spend some time, Love, You gotta spend some time with me...


Zack shivered softly as he walked home, muttering to himself something about the rain and how it could go die. Even though that was not physically possible, the thought sounded nice. The raven's clothes clung to his body, showing off defined chest and arms as he walked up his porch steps and stopped. A dark eyebrow quirked, but it wasn't noticeable because of the fact that his hair was sticking to his face.

"...Who are you?" he asked while crossing his arms. "And why are you on my porch?"

Cloud blinked. "I was just standing here for a moment to get out of the rain." Without his consent, his eyes wandered. No doubt, the man was attractive. His gaze snapped back to the stranger. "I was about to leave."

Zack shook his head. "No, here, lemme get you a towel." He unlocked the door and left it open, walking through the entryway to the living room, visible through the doorway. He took his shirt off and dried himself, walking back out and handing Cloud a new towel. "So, what's your name, stranger?" He asked with a wry smile.

With a shrug, Cloud took the towel and began vigorously drying himself off. After a pause, blue-green eyes peeked out at him. "Cloud Strife." he finally answered and resumed his drying.

He raised an eyebrow. "That is...some name you got there kid." He grinned. "I'm Zack Fair." he smiled brightly. "Where do ya live? It's obviously not around here." He chuckled.

Speaking of strange names. Cloud swallowed his grin. "I live further out." He straightened up, his damp shirt clinging to him. His jeans, however, were heavy with the weight of the water. They'd stopped dripping, which Cloud was thankful for, however, the denim was now hanging low on his lean hips. He still hovered in the doorway, unsure of whether he was allowed in or not. "I don't really like living so close to the city. Too loud." He made a displeased face.

Zack let his eyes wander down the others' frame slowly then laughed softly. "I figured. I like living out here though. Its right where I can walk anywhere. I don't really need a car. Here, come on in. I'll make you some hot chocolate. And we'll get your clothes all dried and you can clean off in the shower. You're a bit muddy." He grinned and held the door open for Cloud as he walked inside.

Cloud hesitated before entering. "You sure?" He set the towel down and scoured the area. "I don't think its everyday a storm dumps a soaking wet guy on your porch." He eyed the other male, wary clear in his eyes. He really is quite good looking. Cloud brooded in his thoughts. But even a pretty face can mean danger.

Zack's grin widened. "I wouldn't mind rain and storms anymore if they dumped guys like you on my porch every time." He laughed. "And yeah, I'm sure. As long as you don't mind that I live alone?" he asked, looking at him expectantly. 'Please say yes... You seem WAY too interesting to let just slip away...'

A small flush stained Cloud's cheekbones and he coughed into his fist. "Living alone is fine, since you find me so interesting."

He blushed softly. "H-How did you..? Never mind." He coughed. "Shower is that-a-way," he pointed up the stairs. "I'll have your cocoa ready by the time you get out and we'll put your clothes in the dryer..?" He ended the sentence in a question.

Cloud nodded and headed upstairs, hearing the front door shut behind him. "I'll bring my clothes down in a minute!" He called. Once out of range, he shivered, still tingling from that blue gaze burning into his back. He shook off a strange feeling he got when thinking about this so-called Zack and went into the bathroom. He turned the silvery knobs, testing the water on the inside of his wrist. Once warm, he began the arduous task of peeling his drenched clothes off himself.

Zack went into the kitchen and sighed, leaning against the counter. His thoughts wandered to the blonde upstairs, and what he would look like naked and wet in the shower. The raven shook his head as if to dislodge the dirty thoughts.

He groaned when he realized there were no towels in the bathroom and grabbed a clean one, running upstairs, knocking twice before opening it. "Sorry, but I forgot to give you another towel, I haven't put them in here yet." He smiled sheepishly, his gaze down as he walked in.

Cloud glanced at him over his shoulder. "Oh." He reached for the fluffy towel. As he did, his fingers brushed over Zack's. An electric shock went through his skin and he dropped the towel with a sharp intake of breath.

Zack drew his hand back too, his eyes snapping up to Cloud's face. "I-Uhm..." he trailed off and bit his lip. His eyes lingered on the blonde's face, memorizing every detail before they settled on looking into the eyes so similar to his own, it was startling. He tilted his head to the side as he thought about how it was possible someone else had his mako-infused eyes. That was the only possible way to get that color. Could it be that someone else is like me? He shook his head at the thought and picked up the towel, and set it on the counter.

Cloud thanked him and they stood together in silence, the air crackling with the tension between them. He cleared his throat, looking down. His fine, golden lashes brushed his cheekbones before snapping open to reveal those blue iris' with a green ring spiking out of the pupil, almost glowing at Zack, like someone held a candle to them and its light was shining out. He broke the eye connection and instead, turned his head some and the light caught the sharp nose, leading down to the tempting mouth that seemed like it didn't smile much. They parted slightly and a glimpse of straight white teeth showed before he looked at him again.

"Well." He sighed, breath escaping from between his lips. "I suppose I should get in the shower..."

Zack smiled, once again, his eyes searching the blonde's face. Perfectly sculpted... Gods, those eyes... Those eyes could melt butter... Those eyes could search your soul... A slight blush stained his tan cheeks as he licked his lips. His own had laugh lines as the raven was always smiling. He sighed. He's a kid. Jailbait. Not gonna happen. He mentally reprimanded himself. He nodded at Cloud's comment, his hair still sticking to his face. He turned a little and his abs glistened in the light from the slight water that was still on them. "Alright. I'll go and finish the hot chocolate." He turned to the door, the water accentuating every curve of his back, making the eyes wander down it and to the pants that clung to him, hanging low on lean, toned hips as he closed the door behind himself.

Cloud stared after him, a yearning tugging his body towards Zack, but he denied it. What the hell man? Get a grip. He scowled, a frown pulling his lips down.


How I wish you could see the potential, the potential of you and me... I will possess your heart... I will possess your heart.


Twenty minutes later, Cloud padded down the stairs, barefoot. His feet sank into the comfy white carpet as he entered the living room, silent as a ghost.

The black long-sleeved shirt clung tightly to his lightly muscled frame. The jeans, however, were Zack's, and were practically falling off. Cloud's notoriously spiky, windblown hair was still drying, a little damp from the shower. Clean and refreshed, he stretched, cat-like, on the couch. Long legs encased in denim propped themselves up on the arm of the couch. His face set in one of quiet brooding, fair hair soft and glowing, smooth peach skin, and a relaxed yet wary body gave him the appearance of a remorseful angel, just fallen from the deepest of heaven onto Zack's front porch.

Zack walked into the living room and took a mental snapshot. He walked over and set the coffee mug down with a grin. "Hey there, shorty. Ya feelin' better?" he sat in the loveseat, his shirt still off. His legs were open to a comfortable position and he rested the cup on his knee. He laid his head on the back of the couch, his throat exposed and pouty, full lips parted slightly as he blew his soft black hair out of his face slowly. The muscles rippled under the skin of his arms and abs every time he moved. "I put your clothes in the dryer, by the way." He said in his slightly deep, sensual voice, commanding yet soft at the same time. He looked up at the ceiling, knowing he would start getting more improper thoughts if he glanced at Cloud again.

Cloud glanced at him, ignoring the comment about being short. "Thanks for letting me come in." While Zack was obviously distracted, Cloud allowed his eyes to roam over his body. He sighed internally with appreciation. His gaze ran up Zack's neck like a caress.

Zack shivered lightly and his gaze snapped to Cloud's eyes, holding them and he grinned. "Checkin' me out?" The corners of his mouth tipped up in a slight smirk.

Cloud started, surprised, and flushed, looking away. He scowled and crossed his arms, glaring at a pillow cushion. There was a pause before he opened his mouth, "I'm not the one drooling." He pointed out, finally gathering his dignity and looking his host in the eye.

Zack laughed. "Your pout is adorable," he said and pointed to the hot chocolate on the table, ignoring Cloud's last comment. "Your cocoa is getting cold~," he smiled and sipped his own hot chocolate. "And don't think I haven't seen your eyes practically undressing me from the waist down since I took my shirt off." He closed his eyes, leaning back in the chair again, closing his eyes. He had a small smirk on his face.

Cloud's eyes flamed and his lips parted to shoot an answer back, but his cell chirped in his pocket. He'd completely forgotten about it and he practically jumped when it sounded. Cloud sighed and dug it out.

"Hello?" A slight pause. "I'm fine, baby." A longer pause, in which Zack could lightly hear another voice, attractive and drawling, yet soft and most definitely male. "Yes," Cloud's glowing eyes flickered to Zack and he swallowed, his mouth suddenly dry. "No, I got out of the storm. I'm with a-" he stopped midsentence and pinched the bridge of his nose, as if he had a migraine. "Yes... I'll be home in a minute, Noctis. Of course, you too. Okay, bye." He hit the 'end call' button and put it down with a sigh. Cloud ran a hand through his hair, the spikes flattening out before popping back up.

Zack raised an eyebrow. "That was either a really ugly, butch/lesbian woman, or a man on the other side of that call." He grinned. "He sounds pretty. And I can tell who the... man... is in the relationship." He smirked.

Noctis texted Cloud, making the blonde's phone beep. 'Where are you? I'll pick you up.' it read. 'I don't want you getting sick.' the other part read.

Cloud sighed. "I've got to go... He's going to get worried." He texted his location and stood up. "Thanks for the help and the cocoa."

Zack stood up and walked him to the door, biting his lip. He looked over at him and leaned against the door, which kept it closed when he leaned on it, effectively keeping the blond from leaving just yet.

Cloud raised an eyebrow at him. "Well, it was nice meeting you." He made a move for the doorknob.

He grabbed both arms, pinning Cloud against the wall with a smirk, taking the blonde's lower lip between his teeth and sucking softly.

Cloud, taken by surprise, opened his mouth in a startled 'O'. His mind stuttered to a stop while his heart took off full blast. A gasp escaped his lips and his sea colored eyes widened. "Zack," he stuttered.

He chuckled and looked at him, "Yes, Cloud?" He asked with a laugh, slipping his tongue in the others' mouth, one hand holding his chin and keeping his mouth open while he pressed his body against the others.

Cloud struggled weakly against him "Wha-?" Noctis never treated him like this. It was always soft touches and gentle kisses. It was definitely new and curiosity got the better of him. With a groan, he allowed his tongue to tangle with Zack's, straining his neck to kiss him. He sealed his lips to Zack's and sucked lightly on his tongue, nipping it with his teeth.

Zack laced the fingers of one of their hands together, his other hand moving from his chin to his neck and down his chest and side slowly. He moaned softly, coaxing Cloud's tongue out and into his own mouth, sucking it lightly.

Cloud sighed with pleasure and jumped when a car horn honked outside. He broke away from Zack and looked towards the direction of the noise. Through the thick curtains, he could see the headlights of Noctis' car, slightly filtering through the rain. Cloud struggled to catch his breath, suddenly guilty. He'd completely forgotten about Noctis. "Uh..." he breathed. Cloud looked back at Zack, his pupils wide and darkening his normally bright eyes. His mouth, still open and sucking in air, was swollen, and his bottom lip sported a bead of blood where Zack had bitten him. "Um…yeah," He wrestled with his thoughts to form sentences, "I should probably…go" his mind still foggy, he looked up at his hands, still locked in Zack's iron grip.

Zack blinked and blushed softly. "Oh. R-Right..." he said quietly but made no move to let go of the blond. He licked the others lips, the blood going away and the cut healing. His eyes sparkled with lust but he reluctantly let go of him and stepped back. He was panting as hard as Cloud was but his mind was clearer. He gently rubbed his thumb over the swollen bottom lip, watching the swelling go down. He trailed his fingers lightly over the light bruises on the angel's jaw. "Sorry. I'm afraid I don't know what came over me." He said softly but his eyes showed no remorse.

Damn shame. First and last meeting. Greatest kiss ever though. He thought sullenly and sighed. He opened the door slowly and stopped cold upon seeing the other raven in the car.

Noctis huffed, wishing Cloud would hurry up. He glanced up when the door opened and his body became tense. He glared death at the younger raven holding the door open. He growled softly.

Cloud gathered his thoughts, still straying towards hotter images, and walked stiff-backed to the car. He got in and shut the door. Cloud looked at Noctis' hard face.

"Hey," he gave him a small smile, his lips quirking up in one of his ever-so-rare smiles, one that could melt the heart of a statue. He faced forward and buckled his seat belt. "I didn't figure it was going to rain, so I walk-" he cut off with a small sneeze.

The raven broke eye contact with the other raven and looked over at Cloud, a rare look of concern crossing his features. He pressed their foreheads together, checking his temperature.

"You are very warm...Is your face red..? Why are you embarrassed?" He asked with a small frown. Noctis could sense emotions in other people, and he didn't like the emotion Cloud was giving off right now. He raised an eyebrow and cupped his angel's chin in his hands gently.

Cloud closed his eyes and sank into Noctis' familiar scent and touch. "It's cold, Noctis." he shivered, his body temperature rising.

Noctis smiled a soft, small smile. "C'mon, let's go home..." he said, his hand moving to the steering wheel as he started the car. "Who's your... friend..?" he asked non-chalantly, though his voice sounded strange. He pulled out of the driveway as Zack shut the door.

Cloud shrugged and shifted. "I'm not sure. Some guy. He just invited me in because I was soaked to the bone. His name's Zack Fair." he frowned at the tone of Noctis' voice. He unbuckled and moved to the middle seat separating them. Buckling back up, he leaned into Noctis' warmth.

His body relaxed a bit when Cloud leaned into him. "I don't want you near that man ever again." He said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "I don't care if he says 'hi' on the street, or proposes to you. I'm dead serious." He sighed and ran a hand through his long hair. "I need a haircut." He made a face.

Cloud laughed at his random statement. "I like it this way." He grinned then made a face. "If anyone needs a haircut, it'd be me." he glared at a blonde spike in his line of sight.

Noctis laughed quietly. "I love your hair though," he said with a grin. "It matches your...odd personality," he smiled a real, rare smile that reached his eyes, making him look younger and almost angelic. He kissed Cloud's cheek at a stoplight before turning his attention back to the road.


You reject my... advances... and desperate plea's... I won't let you... let me down... so easily.

So easily...


Kisses rained down on his skin like fire and Cloud moaned in ecstasy. He tugged on the handcuffs securing him to the bed, the metal clinking against the deep, rich colored wood. A warm body lay across his and pushed him down into the bed before taking his mouth aggressively, their teeth bumping each other. Cloud's back left the bed and he groaned as that glorious mouth trailed down his neck-

Cloud rocketed up into a sitting position, gasping for air. Confused, he looked around. We're home... I must have fallen asleep.

Noctis lay beside him, his stone face softened in his sleep. Sweaty from his fever, and from other things, Cloud laid back down next to Noctis. His chest rose and fell in short, quick breaths and he fought to slow it. He turned on his side to watch Noctis sleep. Still unable to rest, his hand gently touched his peaceful face, gently sweeping his fingers along his cheekbones. Cloud's pulse slowed and yet he continued his exploration of Noctis' perfect face.

Noctis' face softened even more and he smiled softly, still asleep. He wrapped his arms around Cloud slowly, holding him close as he sighed contentedly.

Cloud curled in Noctis' arms and coughed a cough that shook him and rocked his shoulders. He shivered, feeling the fever grab hold of his body once again. He shifted and sighed, which dissolved into another coughing fit. Dammit... He thought, groaning.

Noctis blinked awake and frowned, yawning softly, "Cloud? Are you alright?" He sat up and felt Cloud's forehead with the back of his hand. "Come on, we'll get you something to soothe your throat." He said quietly as he got out of bed, his chest glistening in the moonlight from the sheen of sweat that covered the tanned skin. He turned around, the arch of his back drew the eyes, much like Zack's, but the lines were harder, more toned. He stretched and put his boxers on, the material hanging low on his hips.

Cloud followed him, his legs shaking and his voice raspy. "Do you think it's Pneumonia?" He asked, feeling weak and light-headed. His thoughts strayed to his dream and his legs nearly gave out from underneath him. It had felt so real...

Noctis frowned and caught him when he looked like he would fall. "You look terrible..." He sighed. "I have no idea what you have. I hope it's not Pneumonia..." He trailed off. "What's with the hickeys?" He raised an eyebrow. "I didn't put them there..." Noctis frowned at him and set him down in the kitchen, starting to make the special tea for Cloud. While that was boiling, Noctis checked his temperature again. "Wow. You're hotter than I thought..." he mumbled.

Cloud looked down at his chest. To his surprise, his skin was indeed covered with round, red marks. "I-I don't know...I just woke up with them," he blushed. But, it was just a dream... He began another coughing fit.

Noctis handed him the tea. "Drink that, it'll help. Promise. Now, are you sure you have no idea where those came from?" He traced one slowly, a deep frown on his face.

After coughing, Cloud winced. "Yeah," he replied hoarsely. "I think I would have remembered if that happened," he took a sip of his tea and looked at Noctis. Cloud set his tea down and scooted 'till he was in front of Noctis, his legs on either side of him. "What's wrong?"

"I've seen these before. When people become corrupted by a fallen angel, the angel invades your dreams and does whatever he/she wants to you. And you wake up with the marks, like it actually happened. I'm just trying to think of a fallen angel that you would know too..." he trailed off and his eyes flared with anger at Zack. He half sighed, half growled, looking down at Cloud's leg, closing his eyes slowly.

Noctis felt a warm hand on his cheek tilt his face up. Cloud searched his eyes with his own. "I promise," he whispered, touching his forehead to his. "I won't go near him if it will make you happy." The angel sighed and closed his eyes as well. "Stop worrying so much. Besides. There are no such things as angels. They're just myths."

Noctis leaned his head into Cloud's hand and smiled softly at him. "Thank you," he said and kissed his forehead softly. "And I can't help but worry..." he trailed off, chuckling at the blonde. "You're adorable," he grinned. "Now drink your tea."

Cloud nodded and took a sip of the hot liquid.


It's like a book elegantly bound but, in a language that you can't read just yet. You gotta spend some time, Love. You gotta spend some time with me. And I know that you'll find, love...

I will possess your heart.


I'm baacckkk!
Okay. So, this story WILL be part of a series.
The series is a collab with me and my friend Amber. Amber did the responses for Cloud, and I was Noctis and Zack:3

With each chapter, I'll remind you guys who was who and yeah.
Expect a new one every Friday, mmkay?

And all the chapters will be different names, depending on the song I find fit for that chapter.

Yes, I know the lyrics are out of order, I did that on purpose (: All the chapters will be like that.

Song suggestions would be wonderful, and like always, tell me what you guys think!

I love you all! 3

hehe xD