"..so then I say 'Of course not! Rufus knows his status better than to sleep on his desk with the secretary!', but Kunsel's all insistent that it's true and I'm trying to explain that-"
"Zack." And just that one vowel of his name from General Sephiroth, was enough to effectively shut the flow of nonsensical gossip from Lieutenant Zack Fair. Said silver was glaring ever so slightly at his second-in-command, obviously not in the mood for his chatter this evening. "Do me the favor of, for once, just enjoying the silence."
And, for once, Zack actually was blessedly silent for a good four minutes. Then, much to the great general's irritation, began to hum.
"Zaaaaack," He groaned. Ready to forcibly make the younger male be quiet.
"Words like violence/Break the silence/Come crashing in/Into my little world,"
Sephiroth blinked in surprise. Was Zack.. Singing?
"Painful to me/Pierce right through me/Can't you understand/Oh my little girl,"
His voice was not exactly the most beautiful sound he had ever heard, but his pitch for the song itself was perfect. It warbled warmly and invited Sephiroth to instead actually listen to the words he used.
"All I ever wanted/All I ever needed/Is here in my arms/Words are very unnecessary/They can only do harm,"
So entranced by the emotion the song held, green eyes had shut and senses barely comprehended that Zack had left his place on the couch half a room away to make his way towards the silver's desk.
"Vows are spoken/To be broken/Feelings are intense/Words are trivial,"
By now the raven was resting against the desk, and mako green opened to meet those blue ones. There was a question there. Something simple- yet complex all together. If only because, Sephiroth knew nothing about what Zack was planning. He never did. It was… fascinating, how easily the other other broke down the carefully constructed barriers, how easily the younger could draw him away yet into his emotions, even with just a song.
"Pleasures remain/So does the pain/Words are meaningless/And forgettable,"
Sephiroth tensed as his partner slid closer and gently placed strong arms loosely around his shoulders. Though he relaxed relatively quickly into the hold with Zack's now much softer voice continuing the song next to his ear.
"All I ever wanted/All I ever needed/Is here in my arms,"
Zack smiled a little, leaning in and pressing the most chaste kiss Sephiroth didn't know he was capable of to the side of his mouth.
"Words are very unnecessary/They can only do harm,"
Then it was just the gentle humming of the tune. The end of the song he supposed, but the sound of his voice was sweet to be allowed to hear.
"Enjoy the silence."
A curious blink towards Zack as he pulled away from the male nuzzling him so he could get a better look at his face. The words fit the song- as now came the moment when Zack was finally silent. Only that little smile of his, the one that he used to say 'I'm sorry' and to be playful. At that look Sephiroth felt a clear understanding of Zack's actions; He was trying to apologize for annoying him.
Very well, because Zack had sung just for him, he would deign to forgive. Provided he kept from telling him irrelevant facts from other's personal lives for the rest of the evening. Another, more pleased smile spread across the raven's face and he buried that smile into silver hair again kissing lightly at the hairline as a way of agreeing to the unspoken deal.
With that, Sephiroth was able to finish his paper work in quiet air and comfort of Zack's casual hug. The both of them just, enjoying the silence, without the need for any words between them.