This might get a little odd, from here on out. I had a wild idea, so I'm trying to run with it. As always, I don't own the characters, SquareEnix does, the lucky bastards. :) Review please!
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A sharp, violent ringing sounded in his ears, jarring him awake. Cloud opened his eyes to dawn brightness, and a most magnificent sight. Both men from the day before we locked into a duel, but both of them were grinning fiercely, enjoying themselves way to much. The blonds' breath caught in his throat at the sight they made, and before he blinked, they launched into a flurry of strikes and blows. Zach's hair was longer then before, reaching down to the middle of his back, even though it still in spikes, one faithfully falling across his face still. Sephiroth's was longer as well, reaching down to brush his ankles. Cloud sat up on the bed, wrapping his arms around his legs, and was content to just watch them, as he used to do back when they were training him. Laying his chin on one of his knees, he unfocused his sight, and settled into the quiet corner of his mind. From there, thanks to Hojo, he could watch people fight, and absorb their moves, without needing the training. The training…always the training. They had drilled him every day in the weeks before his test, never giving him time off.
His mind drifted off, strangely comforted by the clashing of the swords. It reminded him of all the times they had fought, just to show him certain moves, that they would then make him practice. Soon enough, he was able to beat both Zach and Sephiroth, a feat only two other people could claim. The day following the incident in the shower was the first day he had seen Seph and Zach spar. It was amazing, both of them wielding their unique swords with unmatched skill and flair.
He knew his training was paying off though, as he could feel the tightness in his body, the way he sure-footedly walked, and most especially how everyone treated him with more respect, some… Cloud smiled slightly at the thought. Well, some treated him even worse. As he slid into the memory of one such encounter, he felt what seemed like doors opening in his mind, but he paid them no attention as he remembered.
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Cloud wiped his bloody nose on an already bloody fist. He stood tall, a small smirk on his face as he watched his opponent calmly. There was no one else around, because Silas didn't want other people to know. He didn't want them to know whom the fight was about. Cloud had never made known his sexual preference, preferring to just let people wonder, and didn't care what decision they came up with. Silas made it loud and clear he was straight, making sure everyone knew it. So, of course, this fight was about Sephiroth.
"You're such a little bitch," the other boy hissed, wiping his face clear of the blood. They were going to get in trouble for this, but neither cared at this point. Cloud shook his head, smiling sadly. Oh, how he wished there was something between him and the General, but Sephiroth was being very careful. They were only seen together in front of someone. Usually Zach, so people had started talking about that as well. Two 1st Class SOLDIER's were training a scrawny, short waste of time. Because of his size, many of them failed to notice the slight growth of all his muscles, the dangerous way he moved. He was one of those who was slender, but built like a whipcord. Strong, durable, and fast. Shrugging, Cloud across the brick paved lane at the black haired boy.
"So you got some lucky hits in," he said softly, a mocking lilt to it, but the smile was cold as snow. Silas blinked, and he saw the most memorable personality had left a distinct impression on Cloud. With the hesitation it took him, realizing that Cloud wore Sephiroth's small, arrogant smile, Cloud already had him by the throat and was shoving him against a wall. He held him there as Silas beat at him with his fists, growing weaker with each futile struggle. Cloud didn't even feel the blows that were being rained on him, eyes cold and anger hot. When Silas was almost passed out, Cloud relieved the pressure, and moving in close, he whispered in the others ear.
"You never hesitate with your opponent," and stopped, his eyes going wide, and almost frightened, as a soft voice behind him finished the rule.
"Because hesitating can get you, or your men, killed," Sephiroth finished. Cloud slowly turned around, his eyes widening even more at the sight of Zach standing next to the General, before going to the ground. Ignoring the man on the ground behind him gasping for breath, he walked slowly over to the two SOLDIER's, and bowed before them, a fine trembling starting in his hands. It was only two weeks before the exam, and he knew this could get him in serious trouble. He straightened, and still could not look at them, so he clasped his hands behind his back, and spoke, "I await your punishment, sir."
Sephiroth's mouth was set in a grim frown. To find the two of them fighting was a serious punishment, but before he could speak, Silas spoke from behind Cloud.
"Don't let him lie to you," he croaked, throat hoarse from where Cloud had choked him. Zach didn't miss how Clouds eyes flashed a brilliant blue before he tensed, but didn't say a word. "I was walking towards the chocobo stables, and as I turned a corner, his fist came out of no where and-" He wasn't able to finish the statement as Cloud rounded on him, with a move so fast that he was gone before either men could try to stop him. He launched himself at Silas, slamming him back against the same wall, his forearm across his throat this time.
"Why don't you tell them what it really was about," Cloud hissed into the air, the pure hatred and rage in those words making both men stop and stare. Zach knew he was seeing years of abuse coming to a head. This boy had done something to seriously piss Cloud off. "Why don't you tell the General that this fight was about him? That you're jealous because I'm closer to him now then you could ever dream of being."
Sephiroth took a closer look at the other boy. Cloud wasn't choking him anymore, but his words held Silas immobile. Yes, he remembered now. This boy had tried seducing him, on multiple occasions. His suggestions were crude, and not even his looks could attract Sephiroth's eye. He had ignored him, like he had done so many others, and the boy stopped. He started to walk forward, but slowed down upon hearing Clouds next words.
"I won him over with friendship, no matter what you, or anyone else fucking believes. You, and the people like you completely disgust me. Sephiroth's body may not be human anymore, but his soul is, just like the rest of us." His voice had lowered until it was a hoarse growl, and when he looked up at the man, his voice caught at the look in those jade eyes. The words died in his throat, and he pushed himself away from Silas, knowing the silver haired angel had seen the truth in his eyes. The truth he has tried to hide from everyone, including himself. Chocking back a sob, he threw himself down the path that would lead out of ShinRa, out into Midgar. He heard a shocked curse, and footsteps took off after him. Cloud didn't bother looking back; he knew who it was running after him. The knowledge only made him run faster, tears streaming from his face as he fought to deny his love for Sephiroth.
Never stopping once, Cloud ran through the streets, taking the shortest route until he could reach the dying forest that lay beyond. Even now, with his mind sick with what just happened, the training took over. No one saw their mad dash through the streets, the fact that it was 4 a.m. helping quite a bit. Bursting through the edge of the trees, he quickly caught a game trail, and as he ran, the moonlight shining through the bare branches, the exercise finally cleared his head. 'Why can't I love him?' he thought. He slowed in a natural clearing, the moonlight shining upon them in a perfect circle. His breath came easily to his lungs. Slowly he turned, and found Sephiroth standing behind him, no more out of breath then he. He started to move forward, but Cloud held up his hand, stopping him. He knew that no matter what happened between them tonight, Sephiroth would have to give a punishment, and Cloud would take it just as easily. It was how it worked. He grinned suddenly, a wicked light building a smoldering fire in his eyes. His hands flexed as he saw an answering heat in his angel's eyes.
"Cloud," the one word, said so softly, like a lover's caress. Cloud shivered, and decided, 'fuck it.' He darted in, and capturing Sephiroth's mouth with his, he gave him a searing kiss. Sephiroth could only move his mouth against Clouds, his mind stunned, his body frozen as a flash of desire shot through him, so intense it hardened him instantly. He reached for the blonds arms, and in an instant Cloud was gone. Sephiroth opened his eyes slowly, to see Cloud at the other side of the clearing watching him. With the same smile, he was gone down the trail again, and Sephiroth couldn't help but follow, his heart pounding. He gave himself over to the chase, knowing that when he caught Cloud, the boy would know the true meaning of being prey. He gave no thought to the fact that Cloud was only 16, even though he would be 17 in only a week.
Cloud did not see the small root that tripped him. What he remembered is running, and then suddenly he was flying, a fierce growl at his back. Then he was grabbed from the air, and shoved ruthlessly against the hard bark of a tree. He opened his eyes to find glowing jade eyes staring down at him. His breath caught in his throat at the leashed violence in that gaze, his body tightening and pulsing with fear and desire. Sephiroth dragged him against his body and Cloud could only growl in pleasure as his hands went up to bury in the older mans hair.
Sephiroth moaned deep in his throat at the feeling of the clenched fists in his hair. 'A little bit of pain can go a long way,' he thinks, before he throws Cloud down onto the ground. He had to grab the boys' wrists and hair to keep him from running again. Though now he was on his stomach, and Sephiroth had him trapped. Cloud growled, and the older man could only smile as he let go of Clouds hair to rip off the flimsy shirt the boy had on.
"Why try to run?" Sephiroth whispered in Clouds ear. Cloud's back arched at the breath that tickled his ear. He tried once again to get away, but Sephiroth grabbed him around the chest, and pulled their bodies together, effectively trapping him with his other hand still holding the blonds wrists. Fear and a heady desire shot through Cloud, heightening all his senses. He felt Sephiroth's heart beating heavily against his spine, and he couldn't help the small whimper of pleasure that escaped him when he felt that long, silver hair sweep across his naked torso. Sephiroth had bowed his head to take the soft skin of his shoulder into his teeth. He nibbled gently at first, and then bite hard suddenly. Cloud gasped, arching his back, and rubbing himself against the erection pressing against him, so hard even the feel of it made Cloud gasp again.
Cloud was past that line where pain was pleasure, and every shooting pain through his shoulder went directly down, hardening him so he couldn't help but make soft cries. Suddenly his hands were free and Sephiroth's lips were at his neck, biting sharply but quickly, his other arm snaking around to trap both of Clouds down. His hands flew up to grab Sephiroth's when the older man bit down hard enough to draw blood. A different sort of release tore its way though Clouds body. Not a physical one, but something different. Before Cloud could even think of it, Sephiroth was growling in his ear, and all thoughts were scattered.
"I want to fuck you." Cloud could only nod, gasping for breath. Sephiroth smiled, and reached down to the other mans pants, undoing them, before quickly ripping them down, exposing all of his milk and honey skin. He slipped his fingers into his lips, before reaching down, running a fingernail down Clouds spine, hard enough to leave a bright red line. He felt Clouds eagerness as his slender fingers gently pushed into the boy. Sephiroth shivered at the feel of the tight muscles closing around his fingers, as he moved them slowly, widening him more. Cloud couldn't think as every touch of the others mans fingers made him catch his breath, his body tightening almost to the point of pain, and the pain just made it worse, or better. He couldn't decide.
"Sephiroth," Cloud gasped out. His voice deep, and hoarse with desire. "Please…please, I want you inside me." Sephiroth growled his answer, which only made Cloud growl back, pleading in his voice. Sephiroth removed his fingers to unhook himself, palming himself before slowly working his way into Clouds body. Cloud tensed and cried out, because with Sephiroth's size there was no way it wouldn't hurt slightly with the limited amount of foreplay they did. Even so, it felt really damn good. Sephiroth almost stopped, because he thought it might be cry of serious pain, but then Cloud began to move his body on him, short little strokes, inching him in deeper. He lost it at the sight of their bodies pressed so intimately together. Pushing Cloud down until he was on his hands and knees, he began thrusting into him.
Cloud groaned, hands clenching in the leaves and dirt. It felt so damn good. He reached down, intending to help himself, but Sephiroth caught his hands. He leaned over the smaller man, and linked fingers, effectively keeping his hands out of it. His thrusts slowed, and he pressed his lips to the curve of Clouds ear.
"I'm not done with you yet," he growled, and caught his breath as Clouds body tightened, and he almost came. He stopped completely, and caught his breath. Cloud grinned fiercely at the shuddering in Sephiroth's body against his, and keeping himself tight, he began moving himself. Sephiroth couldn't breath, couldn't think at the feeling of Clouds body sliding against him. He threw his head back, and gave himself over to the feeling, letting go of Clouds hands. He reached down, and cupped Cloud in his hand, stroking him in time with his thrusts. His eyes were glued to where their bodies met, and when he felt that delicious warmth start to seep through him, he whispered in Clouds ear.
"I want you to come for me, Cloud," and at his name, Cloud shuddered as his orgasm ripped through him, a muffled scream coming from between clenched teeth. Three hard thrusts and Sephiroth came too, frozen for a moment at the release. They both let out an explosive breath at the same time, and Sephiroth draped himself over the smaller man, resting his hands next to his, and laying his head on his shoulder. Cloud couldn't move, and wasn't even sure his legs would work. Finally, Sephiroth's soft chuckle brought him around.
"What's so funny?" Cloud said softly, but he was smiling.
"I've been watching you for months," Sephiroth said quietly, drawing himself out. He was quiet for a moment as he got everything straightened out. Cloud took the hint, and buttoned himself up, wondering where his shirt went.
"In all that time, I've imagined how this would go, the different scenarios'. I have to admit, this was not any of the ones I envisioned." Cloud laughed, getting to his feet, and slowly stretching, grinning as he watched the other mans reaction. 'This is going to be interesting,' he thought.
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Cloud came back to himself, glad his knees were at his chest, because remembering the first time they had sex always made him impossibly hard. In the back part of his brain, he knew the two other men had stopped fighting a while ago, and as he tuned back into them, he felt the heat in his body drop from boiling, to freezing. The strange sensation of doors slamming shut in his mind was there too, but at the look in their eyes, all coherent thought went out the window. They were both staring at him, Sephiroth with a blazing heat in his eyes, and Zach with amazement. He swallowed hard, and raised a questioning eyebrow.
"What?" Cloud said. Sephiroth took a step towards him, but Cloud jumped up, standing at the end of the bed.
"Don't come any closer, damnit," he said angrily. Sephiroth opened his mouth, and then scowled, looking at Zach. He cleared his throat, and looking between the two for a moment, before settling on Clouds glowing eyes.
"Spike," he said, with a little embarrassment in his voice. Clouds heart stopped beating. No... "We saw man. We both just saw what you were just thinking. The fight. Everything."
Cloud stared at them for a moment.
"Fuck."
