Sanctuary for a Flower girl
Story: Aerith is stuck with her abusive boyfriend Cloud, and all she wants is to be free from her abusive relationship, but Cloud knows that's exactly what she wants and won't let it happen. Will Aerith get away from her life with Cloud? Find out!
Warnings: Violence, Language, other things.
Rating: PG-15 (I think)
Chapters: ??????
Chapter 1
Aerith stood on the balcony and watched the sun set over the horizons, she admired the flowers she just planted, beautiful lilies, Carnations, Pansies, Roses and other colourful flowers, her favourite one was the white Rose, it reminded her of peace, that she had hoped would come to the world soon enough. But for now, things haven't been peaceful lately, the war had died down a bit but that wasn't the end of her nightmare - the sound of the Fenrir coming into the driveway made Aerith shiver, Cloud had come back from Seventh Heaven where he and the gang were discussing personal issues. Aerith had wanted to go to Hollow Bastion to talk with Yuffie, and then visit Sora, Kairi and Riku in Destiny Island but Cloud made her stay at home by herself, warning her not to go anywhere. She heard the front door slam shut.
"Aerith? Aerith!" called Cloud from the stairs. Aerith quickly ignored the flowers and rushed downstairs.
"Sorry, Cloud, I was staring at the flowers, sorry…" said Aerith giving Cloud a kiss on the cheek. He stared at her suspiciously.
"Staring at the flowers? Are you sure you weren't doing something else other than that!" said Cloud angrily.
"Of course! What do you think I am?" said Aerith anxiously.
"You're untrustworthy that's what you are-" said Cloud heading up the stairs.
"But I haven't done anything!" said Aerith.
"Fine then. Sorry-" said Cloud, but it was certain that he wasn't.
She followed him up the stairs, nervously hoping he wouldn't start ranting about her being with someone else, which wasn't true. She entered her own room, ok, it wasn't her original room, but since she had a fear of sleeping beside Cloud, she moved into one of the spare bedrooms. It was lonely, but it was better then staying cooped up with someone who doesn't trust you. Aerith browsed through her shelf filled with books, she picked out her favourite one and started reading. There was one book that was hidden safely in the back of her cupboard, in a case that had been locked and Aerith always had the key in her pocket. The book was called 100 ways to leave an abusive relationship, Aerith had been peeking through it now and again, but never got round to reading all of it since Cloud was nearly always there. If Cloud found out about the book, who knows what he'd do to Aerith, and that's what she feared as she thought about the consequences. Aerith had gotten halfway through the book, Lola Rose, when Cloud had entered her room, she pretended not to hear him come in until Cloud had grabbed hold of the book and fired it across the room. He stared angrily at Aerith.
"Why the hell do you read a shit book like that?" said Cloud angrily.
"Because I like it…" Aerith answered timidly. Cloud sighed.
"Whatever…" scoffed Cloud, he turned his back on her and started staring at the books on the shelf. Aerith carefully made her way to retrieve her book, Cloud spotted her and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Sorry for being such a bastard…" Cloud mumbled as he kissed her neck. Aerith felt sorry for him.
"It's ok Cloud…" said Aerith and she kissed him back. They both sank on the bed and kissed each other lovingly, Cloud started removing her jacket and unbuttoning the buttons on her dress…
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Aerith woke up the next morning, she remembered what happened yesterday and felt sad, she had fallen into Cloud's trap again, being nice to her just to get something from her. And that something is what happened yesterday. Aerith gloomily got dressed and decided to go to Destiny Island, if Cloud wasn't home that is. She made her way downstairs and noticed a note on the table, from Cloud:
Aerith, I'll be away for today and won't be back till tomorrow, I need to discuss issues with Barrett. Don't even think about going anywhere or bring ANYONE to the house!!
Cloud.
Aerith couldn't help smiling, she could now be free to go to Destiny Island without any trouble, Aerith threw down the note and rushed out the door.
Aerith arrived in Destiny Island half an hour later, she watched the children playing in the Summer weather, she dodged flying basketballs and made her way to Kairi's house. She knocked on the door and Kairi's mother Sarah opened it, she smiled cheerily at Aerith.
"Oh Aerith how nice of you to drop by, Kairi's just finishing her homework, would you like to come in?" said Sarah.
"Yes please," said Aerith stepping indoors. She breathed in the comforting smell of cooking, washing up liquid and perfume. She hadn't felt more comfortable in her life. Kairi rushed over to Aerith as she entered the kitchen.
"Aerith! I haven't seen you in a long time! Sorry, I was just finishing off some work, I hate Business Studies," said Kairi rubbing her eyes. "Well at least it's Friday," she grinned. "Take a seat."
"Thank you," said Aerith sitting down beside Kairi. Kairi packed away her books and sat down. "So, if you don't mind me asking, how's things going for you and Cloud?" said Kairi nervously.
"The usual, he suspects me for cheating on him and doesn't let me step one foot out of the house without his permission and when he's not there, I often wonder what freedom feels like nowadays," said Aerith sadly.
"So, look Aerith! Ditch the freak and high tail it back here! We'll keep you safe from Cloud, we won't let him hurt you!" said Kairi angrily.
"How can I? I've been trying to pluck the courage to run away, but I can't, it's been months since I've thought about leaving, though I never can!" said Aerith sadly.
"You've gotta try, being in an abusive relationship is no good, sooner or later Cloud's gonna kill you if he carries on suspecting you of cheating on him and if he comes up with more ridiculous thoughts, that's gonna send you to an early grave," said Kairi.
"I know, but I can't seem to do it, I just can't!" said Aerith.
"Promise me you will one day, if it's not tomorrow or the next week, just promise me ok? I really care about your safety, you're my best friend and the last thing I'd never want is that bastard hurting you anymore than he already is now!"
"I promise, Kairi.""Promise! For sure?"
"Yes. For sure."
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Note: Sorry it's kinda short, but it's also quite sweet. Except for Cloud's suspicions. XD
