A/N: Gomen minna. My computer was down for a while so here is this chapter and expect a few more to follow in the next few weeks. Please Read and Review. Thanks!

Disclaimer: I do not own FFVII, Zorro, or The Princess Bride.

Chapter 2

Masked

"Hi, you've reached Tifa's 7th Heaven. I'm not here right now. But if you leave your name, number and a brief message, I'll get back to you as soon as I can." Tifa heard her machine chirp as she shut the back door.

"Tifa, This is your dance partner from the other night. Thought we might go out without being masked. I can pick you up from the bar tonight at, say 7:30. See you tonight." Tifa felt her heart in her throat at the message. She had hoped and feared that the mystery man from that night would call her, but had never expected him to do so. As quickly as she could, Tifa put away the groceries in her arms and then ran upstairs to pick out what to wear that evening.

It was 7:30 on the dot when Tifa heard a knock on the door, followed by,

"Trick or treat." Tifa, dressed in a red strapy cocktail dress, red wrap, and red strapy heeled sandals, opened the door saying,

"You know, Halloween's next... Reno!" Reno gave Tifa his signature smirk. "What? But... You're..."

"What? You were maybe expecting Zorro or the Dread Pirate Roberts?" He asked. Tifa glared at the red head. "So are you ready to go?" Offering his arm to her as he asked.

"You can't be serious. Why would I go on a date with you of all people?" Tifa said regaining her bearings. She turned and went back inside.

"Cause you gave me your number. Come on, Lockheart. It might be fun. Worse comes to worse, you still get a free meal." He followed her right over to the bar. "Besides, i even brought you something." Out of no where, he made a single red rose appear and gave it to her. Tifa looked surprised and she tried to remember the last time someone gave her flowers.

"Thank you, but..."

"Aww, when was the last time you went out on a date? Give me a chance." He gave her the puppy dog eyes. And really looking into those green eyes again, Tifa couldn't refuse.

After that, the evening went splendidly. They wined and dined, danced, and wined and dined again, but on something sweet. At the end of the night, Reno had even talked Tifa into seeing him again.

The good nights was where things got awkward. They just stood on her doorstep for a little while, not saying anything. Then out of no where Tifa gave Reno a quick peck on the cheek and dashed in to the bar. Reno just grinned as he walked home thinking that not being masked was a lot more fun.