Cloud never truly fit in while he was living in Nibelheim, but it didn't bother him. Instead of going out with friends, he stayed indoors and learned practical things, like how to cook. And he was happy, content.
When Cloud arrived in Midgar, he was almost immediately an outcast. He was forced to work in groups for classes, but during their precious little free time, the rest of the recruits ostracized him.
For the first time in his young life, Cloud felt truly alone. But when Zack barged (literally) into his life, Cloud realized he never would be alone again.
