It is his voice. No, it's his hair. His touch? It has to be his scent. But it's not that. What is it? Is it his face?

"Strife. Strife! Strife! STRIFE! CLOUD STRIFE!"

Cloud looked up and saw everyone including the teacher staring back at him. Some were giggling, some not paying attention themselves and Adrian was looking annoyed with him as usual.

"Well Strife, just because your Fair's favourite doesn't mean you can just zone out like that. Getting into SOLDIER's going to be difficult for you. How did you not know that you hit the pig on the neck? We read about it just last week! Honestly, why does Zack like YOU so much? That's the third time he's helped you like that..."

Adrian's voice kept playing in Cloud's head. It seemed louder than the lecture he was currently receiving from the Materia teacher. As soon as he walked away and got back to talking about Cure Materia, Cloud started thinking to himself again. It's everything about him. Zack Fair, you're impossible to forget. It's been almost a week since we got back from the training and the last time I saw you. Cloud looked over at Adrian; the look was still on his face. Why is Adrian angry with me? Wait, does Adrian like Zack? He must do! Everyone around him stood up and cleared away their notebooks. Cloud did the same and avoided the teacher as he left the classroom.

The building was so quiet. It was a business after all. The great Shinra Corporation with the famous SOLDIER. First Class SOLDIER Zack Fair. Cloud's every thought led to Zack in a way.

"Why can't I get him out of my head! Do I like Zack in that way!" Cloud shouted out and his reply was awkward stares from everyone in the hallway. He blushed and hid his face while he found his room. When he was finally alone, he grabbed the pillow from his bed and screamed into it.

When it reached four o'clock, Adrian walked in and tossed a note onto Cloud who was lying on his bed. Adrian started to get changed into a pair of baggy jeans and a dark purple shirt.

"It's from Zack. Zack Fair. He wasn't able to give it to you in person so he asked me to deliver it. I don't want to be a postman delivering your love letters so take any replies to him yourself." he informed Cloud. The blonde sat up and opened the piece of paper.

Cloud. I heard from someone that you suddenly shouted out something about a person named Zack. Is it a coincidence that I have the same name as that someone? Do you want to meet up for a meal someday this week? We still have Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and the weekend. I'll see you tomorrow in the normal training room anyway.

Cloud felt his cheeks heat up and then he heard the sigh from Adrian. "Thank you, Adrian. Um, I know it may not be in my place to ask this but we are roommates after all. Do you have a crush on Zack Fair?"

Cloud's question made Adrian's own face red and his eyes wide. "What! What are you on about, Strife? Don't you dare start any rumours because I'll know that they'll come from you!"

"Sorry. I didn't mean to annoy you or anything."

"You didn't annoy me but please, can you drop it now?" Adrian turned away and sat on the other bed. How did he know? And now Zack likes Strife back. I'm going to lose to Cloud! Of all people! They both like each other, the letter and his reaction are enough proof for that. Zack's supposed to be mine, not Cloud's.