Chapter 1
Cloud stood looking at the Buster Sword that marked Zack's grave. He usually came here when he was passing by to show his respect. If not for Zack, Cloud would not be living the life he had today. He was upset that Zack wasn't able to live his life but he was happy where he is now. Finally at peace. Finally with Aerith.
Cloud felt a bit of guilt knowing that when Aerith had been alive, that he'd been flirting with her. Yes, he did like Aerith, but he didn't love her like he did Tifa.
He looked up at the sky and smiled. He couldn't help but smile lately. He know Marlene and Denzel would be waiting at the doorway when he got home and his beautiful fiance stadding behind the bar smiling at him. Him and Tifa had been engaged for six months now. Their original wedding date had been a couple weeks from now but things happen.
*Flash Back*
Cloud lay trying to slow his breathing next to Tifa. Tifa smiled at him and kissed him.
"I love you so much Cloud." She smiled and lay her head on his chest.
"I love you too Tiffany." He smiled.
Tifa smacked his chest. "You know not to call me that." She smiled anyway.
Cloud smiled and kissed her. Then he sat up and went to his safe.
Tifa sat up. "Everything all right?"
"Everything's perfect." Cloud walked back over to her, his hand closed hiding something. He sat back down on the bed next to Tifa. "I was planning on taking you to a fancy resturant or doing something romantic but..." His cheeks flushed as he kissed Tifa and slipped the ring on Tifa's finger. "I promise to always love and to always be there. I've always loved you. Ever since we were kids. Will you do the honor of marrying me?"
Tifa was shocked. She looked down at the ring on her finger and realized it was his mother's ring. She looked back up at cloud aand smiled. She place her hand on his cheek. He closed his eyes and leaned into her hand.
"Yes Cloud. Yes."
Cloud opened his eyes and kissed her again, which led into something more. In the morning Cloud ended up having to call out of work and Tifa closed the bar for the day.
A few days later, (it's Sunday so Cloud was sleeping in), Tifa sat on the end of the bed watching Cloud. Around 11 Cloud woke up. He stretched and yawned. Then he looked at the clock.
"Holy crap. I really sleep that long?" He rubbed his eyes.
"You must've been very tired."
Cloud sat up and smiled at Tifa. He kissed her. "Good morning my beloved."
Tifa kissed him back. "I've got something to show you."
Cloud nodded and pulled his boxers on and followed Tifa out to the bathroom. She closed the door and pointed to something on the counter.
"Um..." He looked at it and scratched the back of his head.
Tifa rolled her eyes and handed cloud the box.
"Oh..." He blushed at his stupidity.
Tifa rolled her eyes at his again.
"Hey. I have a right to be a little stupid. I just woke up." He started to read the box. Then he looked at Tifa. "Are you sure?"
"All three were positive." She smiled.
Cloud smiled and hugged Tifa. "Now we'll have a little one of our own." He kissed her. Tifa smiled and kissed him back. "You've made me so happy Tifa."
*Back to Present*
Cloud looked back at Fenrir and had the sudden urge to get home. Cloud got on Fenrir and drove home. Like always, Marlene and Denzel stood waiting at the door, Tifa behind the bar cleaning. Cloud hugged both Marlene and Denzel. Then he went over to Tifa and kissed her. He pulled her into and embrace. Tifa kissed his cheek.
"You really need to teach your child to stop kicking. I think I've broken enough of my shot glasses on my own." She whispered in his earand giggled.
Cloud smiled and kissed Tifa.
Later that night, after Cloud and Tifa had put marlene and Denzel to bed, Tifa lay in bed and Cloud had his ear against her stomach. A few times her felt the baby kick against his cheek. Cloud amiled and laughed, then he kissed that part of Tifa's stomach.
"He's going to be strong."
Cloud looked up at Tifa. "Well, he's got Strife and Lockhart blood flowing through his veins." He smiled and kissed Tifa, at peace.
