Okay, chapter 2, SWEET! Read, enjoy, review.

Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy VII characters, locations, etc. But I wish I did, I love Cloud and Tifa so much..............

Author's Note: This chapter picks up the following morning from Cloud's view.

Song Playing: P.S. I Love You ~ The Beatles

My Love, My Life (Told from Cloud's view)

As awareness slowly creeps over my body, my thoughts drift back to the previous night; had it been real? I look around the room, everything seems to be in order, and our night of passion doesn't seem to have disturbed anything. I look over to my left side; Tifa's arms are wrapped tightly around me, holding me against her. I look up at the clock, it's almost six, and I have deliveries to make. I gently disentangle myself from Tifa, trying very hard not to wake her. Once I'm free I stand up and stretch and yawn. After a moment I head for the door, but I pause before I leave and look back. My eyes fall on Tifa, her body is immersed in the weak early morning sunlight streaming through the window; she's so beautiful.

"I'll be back later Tifa, I love you." I turn around and head down the hallway to my room and start getting ready for work. I should have stayed in bed with Tifa, but I can't afford to take a day off, not when I have to help support the kids.

I walk back out into the hall and pause by Tifa's room again, and I look inside. She is still sleeping peacefully, a smile on her full lips.

"I love you." I say again. I know she doesn't hear me, but it feels so good to finally be able to say it.

I walk away again and go down to the bar and out the front door. The Fenrir is parked across the street, and I jump onto it without hesitation. I slide my sunglasses on, kick the enormous bike into life and take off down the deserted street. My deliveries seem to take forever; I want to get back to Tifa so badly.

I arrive back at the bar around 11:00pm, and I park Fenrir in its usual spot. When I enter into the bar, the place is packed with patrons; the most there's been all week. I continue on to the long counter, my feet dragging with exhaustion. I drop down onto one of the numerous stools and lay my face in my hands.

"Hey Cloud, long day?" the voice is obviously Tifa's.

I lift my gaze to look up at her smiling face.

"Very." My voice is quiet and I'm somewhat distracted. Her eyes search mine, as though she's trying to ask me what's wrong.

"Um…we should talk later…about last night." I drop my eyes to the counter and rub the back of my neck.

She stares at me for a moment, her eyebrows slightly raised.

"Alright Cloud". She walks away, shaking her head.

I get up from the stool and head upstairs. I find the kids sitting on the couch in the living room, watching television. I lean against the doorway and watch them for a few seconds.

"Hey" I try and keep my voice low; I don't want to scare them.

They both jump slightly and spin around to face me, their faces apprehensive.

"It's late, and the both of you should be in bed" I keep my tone even, but firm, they're still not used to having me here all the time. They get up and walk past me out of the room without complaint. After I hear the bedroom door close I walk into the kitchen and sit down at the small table. After about an hour I hear Tifa's footsteps coming up the stairs, she stops in the doorway and her eyes meet mine.

"What did you want to talk about Cloud?"

Her voice is weary; her eyes are beginning to droop.

"It can wait if you're too tired"

"No, I'm not tired. What is it?" She shifts her weight and stands up straighter.

"I just…would…like to know…where last night left us."

"Oh…" She drops her gaze to the floor and bites her lower lip. "Where would you like it to leave us?" She asks, lifting her eyes to meet mine.

"I don't know, I want to be with you…but…" I stop; I don't know how to continue.

"But what Cloud?" She presses. She moves to the table and sits down across from me.

I look down at the table and stay silent, I can't find my voice.

"You can tell me Cloud, let me help." She's pleading now. I swallow hard and look up into her worried eyes.

"I don't know…if…if I deserve you."

"Cloud, of course deserve me, why wouldn't you?" There's a hint of anger in her voice, but understanding and compassion are also there.

I drop my gaze again.

"Because I've left you so many times, Nibelheim, after Sephiroth's first defeat, and again a few months ago.

I sigh deeply and look right in the face.

"You deserve someone who will never hurt you, who will always be there for you, no matter what."

Tifa looks down at the table's surface and begins to trace the grain lines with her finger. After a time, she reaches across the table and takes my hand in hers. She entwines her fingers with my own; her skin is so soft against mine. She lifts her face and hers eyes lock with mine, there are faint traces of tears in hers.

"What if…what if I want you to be that someone? I've never loved anyone else Cloud, and last night when you confessed that you loved me, and we…" Her voice trails off and her eyes seem to glaze over, I know she's reliving last night.

"Then, I guess this means you're stuck with me." I say it quietly, but it's enough to bring her out of her daze.

"What did you say Cloud?"

I smile and let out a small laugh.

"I said, I guess this means you're stuck with me."

Her face jerks back to mine, her eyes are sparkling.

"Oh Cloud…do you mean it?"

I stand up slowly and rub the back of my neck and clear my throat. I pull her up to stand in front of me, and I take both her hands in mine

"I mean it Tifa, with every fiber of my being. I won't hurt you again. I promise I'll never leave again; I'll stay here with you, always.

I take her face in my hands, and lightly brush my lips against hers.

"I love you Cloud"

"I love too Tifa, you're my love, my life."

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