A silvery long hair man with black leather robe which revealed his chest was holding wriggling Tifa in his hand without much effort.
"Sephiroth!"
"Great to see you too Zack. Hmm…you never learn, will you? I wonder what will the authorities do if I handed this pretty kitten over here to them…or should I finished her myself?" Sephiroth said with a cunning smile. He brought his nose to sniff Tifa's silky hair. Zack was enraged by his bold act in gripping Tifa…and sniffing her. He flitted next to his bed and picked up the Buster sword.
"Let her go. I really don't want to do this," he said while pointing the sharp-end of the sword near Sephiroth's throat. Sephiroth threw his head back and laughed amusedly. He loosened his grip that Tifa snatched her hand quickly. She rubbed off the sore painfully.
"How cliché. Don't get too offended, Zack. I's not like I would do something to her purposely. I'm just bored and you'll not make a great challenge. So, maybe I should leave now," he snickered and disappeared amidst the air in a blink of eyes.
Zack slouched on the hard floor and sighed. "Heh, that was so close. I didn't really mean to fight him. He's way too strong," he chuckled. Tifa settled down beside him and slapped playfully on his muscular arm.
"But if he hurt you even a pinprick again, I'll put my neck on the line to kill him," he whispered and stared at her. Tifa wanted to laugh but she noticed the seriousness in his sky eyes and blushed.
"Zack…"
He tilted his head a bit and blinked at her, ready to hear her words. God! He looks so cute! She thought upon seeing his eager expression.
"Hmm…put on some cloth first," she commented while turning away from him. She've seen Cloud topless like hundred times and yet this guy made her felt the raising heat on her cheeks at the first look.
"Huh? Why? Does it…excite you?" he asked with a sneer.
"What? No! I mean…you could catch cold…or…or…"she stammered and cursed silently of being blunt at time like this.
"Hmm?" Zack's cheeky grin grew wider as their distance became closer and closer. Tifa gulped hard and was alarmed of their close-proximity. She could felt blood was rushing madly up to her head and her heart gave a leap.
"And why are you so red?" he teased again. The handsome feature of the raven-haired guy made her feeling incoherent and chaotic. She was so dizzy- dizzy of his beautiful gaze and warmth that turned her world upside down.
On the other side, Zack himself felt vulnerable as the hazel-eyed girl looked even prettier when her complexion turned to scarlet and her lips-her strawberry lips- parted as her breath became ragged. He wanted her more than anything else he could have in this world or he'd died of frustration.
Impulsively, he touched her cheek that it sent shivers to her spine. Tifa was surprised that she didn't even resist him. His minty hot breath that brushed her face, his long front locks that sway gently on his adorably clean skin, his perfect long neck and his pastel crimson lips- all about him were mesmerizing that it made her heart recently stopped.
Zack was nearer than ever. Their tips of the noses touched to each other. Both of them lost in the world of affection. By then, Zack knew they were controlled by passion and yearning with a slight hint of reluctance, but he couldn't stop himself when she's already in his embrace. He wanted her so badly that he didn't give a damn on other matters. He was going to taste her, to feel those full lips and…
"Beep!"
Tifa jolted harshly as her mobile phone vibrated and beeping loudly in her skirt's pocket like an electrical shock. She casted a glance at the thunderstruck Zack and quickly picked up the phone with a mere flick. Zack's inner self screamed at the top of his lung, crying out in despair.
"Cloud?"
Zack was even more disappointed. He knew what's coming up next.
"Tifa? Where are you? I've called the bar like hundred times and no one picked up the phone," Cloud asked.
"Err…I was…I'm with Yuffie…at her place. Yeah, I'm with her right now," she replied nervously. She tore her view from Zack so she didn't have to make any physical contact with him. She felt so cheap and guilty for playing with both of the men's hearts.
"I've completed my mission and I'll be arrived by tomorrow morning. We could have breakfast together, if you like," he suggested. Cloud's concern touched her fragile side. He always cares for her no matter where they are.
"Breakfast would be great. I'll have them ready for you," she smiled to herself. As he satisfied with her answer, he bid her goodnight and hung up. Then, Tifa stood to leave when Zack grabbed her hand weakly.
"Tifa…I'm sorry," he breathed slowly although he felt utter desolation filled him. Tifa bit her lower lip and answered, "No, Zack. It was my fault for being here at the first place. Anyway, thanks for spending some time with me." With that last word, Zack released her with heavy heart.
Just when Tifa made to the door, being more careful this time, Zack called out, " I just don't want to see you hurt, Tifa."
Tifa halted and looked over her shoulder. Zack was staring blankly at the floor with his bangs covering his face. She couldn't tell if Zack really mean it neither she could fathom the reason of him saying it. She sighed and left in silent.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ well, that's it. it's kinda short because the next sequence gonna be long~ i would like express my gratitude to Bewinha, Cloudluver and Mokinou for your support *bows*