Author's note: I do not own Final Fantasy VII or its characters. This is for the 30 Kisses challenge using list lambda. Theme 3: Shoes.
At the End of the Day
Elena let out a deep sigh and slumped onto the couch, kicking off shoes rather viciously. Her feet ached. It had been a long day, and she was utterly exhausted. Thankfully, Tseng would not mind if she didn't bother to go home. His place was closer to work anyway, and Elena's feet hurt too much to even contemplate going anywhere at this point. She undid her tie and slid her jacket off. The days she had to wear heels at work were the worst. She could run and fight in heels, but it wasn't comfortable, and she paid for it at the end of the day. Elena wouldn't be up to dancing or anything that required her to be light on her feet for awhile.
Tseng reappeared in the living room dressed in a loose pair of pants and a t-shirt and carrying to mugs of tea. He frowned at her before handing her one of the mugs.
"Scoot over."
He sat down beside her and set his mug down on the coffee table. Tseng gently took her foot in his hands.
"You've been limping for the past hour. And wincing whenever you stood for the hour before that." He began gently rubbing her foot. "I threw the fuzzy socks you left here in the microwave. They'll be ready in a few minutes."
Elena let out a soft sigh. "Thanks."
"Drink your tea." The order was softened by his gentle tone. "We have tomorrow morning off."
"Mmm." Elena sipped her tea, closing her eyes.
Tseng disappeared for a few moments, but he returned with her warm socks. Between the warm socks and Tseng's foot massage, her aching feet began to feel better, and Elena began to relax. She had to admit she rather enjoyed these quiet moments at the end of the day with her boyfriend. It was nice not to come home to an empty apartment. And she enjoyed spending the time with Tseng even if she was currently dozing off. He got up, tucking a pillow beneath her feet and headed for the kitchen, probably to make dinner. But he stopped to kiss her on his way, and Elena couldn't help but thinking that the day hadn't been that bad after all.