Kai: Another little story of Aeris and Tifa XD As you have guessed, this is when they are at Junon. Cloud already went ahead of them and they follow suit. While of course, Aeris has some fun XD

Chapter 2: Dolphins and Embarressments

She could not believe it. She just couldn't believe it. How in the name of the lifestream did Cloud ride a dolphin, and get all the way up to the ledge without being electrocuted. He then continued on to the military base. Hell, he did it on his first try. He made it look so fricken easy.

Tifa was currently staring up at the electric tower from the edge of the beach, the waves brushing up against her boots they moved toward her. Watching as her teammates took their turns in riding the dolphin and attempted to get up onto the ledge as Cloud did.

Yuffie, the team's newest member who they had encountered at the woods, was pretty much enjoying this little game. Purposely cannonballing back into the water and riding the dolphin back up to the ledge again.

Now she was simply pouting from on top of the ledge as Barret 'scolded' her for acting like some stupid kid and she needed to stop playing around.

Red XIII was currently staring at the water unhappily but he got into the water and let the dolphin swim from under him. Swimming towards the jumping spot that would hopefully get him to the ledge safely like the others.

Thankfully, he did make it to the top, gracefully landing on the ledge, but also looking unhappy about having to get his fur-soaking wet.

Now the only ones left were Tifa and Aeris. To be honest, Tifa was not very excited to be riding a dolphin then being launched in the air, possibly being electrocuted by the tower. She would also be soaking wet and they did not have a change of clothes. Yup, defiantly not all that excited.

Tifa sighed softly then glanced at Aeris, curious about what the other girl thought about all this. To her surprise, she found the Cetra smiling at her. Tifa stared at her curiously then blinked and shook her head.

"So... who's going next?" Tifa asked the Cetra as she put her hands on her hips then looked up at the ledge. Watching as the others stared down at them, though Yuffie and Barret were getting impatient and it looked like they were going on ahead.

"Are you nervous, Tifa?" answered Aeris with mild amusement, softly smiling curiously at the taller but younger woman.

Tifa blinked as she glanced at the other woman, feeling her cheeks flush with embarrassment. "U-uh of course not! I'm just not that excited is all." she defended though Aeris only chuckled.

"Well then I'll go first. Then I'll catch you!" Aeris announced happily.

Tifa stared at her dumbly and was about to say something but the older woman was already off and into the water. Happily petting Mr. Dolphin and grabbing onto his back.

The martial artist gently sighed as she watched her friend and supposedly rival. Though, it was hard to say Aeris was a rival. She was too kind, too caring, too fricken like a adorable angel to have such ill thoughts. Wait... did she just call Aeris adorable? All this adventuring must be getting to Tifa's head.

Tifa shook her head firmly to get out any thoughts then watched as Aeris was launched in the air. The Cetra landed on the ledge neatly till she started to wobble, almost falling off. Tifa grew worried and took a few steps into the water, her eyes never leaving the other girl's form.

She soon sighed in relief as Aeris regained her balance then waved at Tifa while smiling. Yelling about something along the lines 'I did it Tifa! I did it!'

Tifa smiled at the girl's enthusiasm then stared as the dolphin swam over to her. The martial artist took a deep breath then went deeper in the water till it was at her mid waist. She grabbed onto the dolphin's sides and almost cried out as the sea creature swiftly swam toward the designated spot.

Groaning as she felt the water soak her clothes and cling uncomfortably tight to her body, she held on tight to the dolphin. Unfortunately, when the dolphin jumped, her leap was not as high as it should have been.

Her eyes widen as she felt her fingers brush against the top of the ledge, then felt herself falling. Great, now she was going to fall back into the water and most likely be a bit in pain from the height. Her heart skipped a beat and her eyes shut closed, preparing her to hit against the water, until she felt a soft but firm hand grab onto her right wrist.

Tifa blinked in surprise then looked up to see Aeris, both her hands clasped firmly around Tifa's wrist as she knelt down so she could grab her in time, struggling to keep a hold. Tifa stared in horror at the girl. She knew Aeris was unable to pull up her weight. There was just no way this frail girl do it.

After all, Tifa was pretty heavy with her muscle, her chest, her boots, her gloves, etc. Aeris was stronger than she looked, but there was no way in hell she could pull her up with so little moving space. She would just end up tripping and falling with her.

"Aeris! Just let go! You'll fall too!" Tifa insisted as she stared up at the girl.

She blinked when Aeris opened her beautiful emerald eyes. Softly smiling down at her but also looking at her with determination.

"Well I said I would catch you. Didn't I?" Aeris answered in amusement, despite her struggling form. Unfortunately, the rest of the group had moved on towards the military base. Therefore, no one was there to help.

Like Tifa guessed, Aeris lost her footing, landing on her butt and slid off the ledge at Tifa's weight, being pulled along with her and falling down toward the water.

Tifa yelped as she felt herself plunge into the cold water, feeling it run up into her nose uncomfortably and her eyes shut automatically when she felt herself hit the water. When she opened her eyes, Aeris was nowhere to be seen.

The martial artist's eyes widened as she swiftly scanned under the water for the older woman. Soon enough, she found her floating beneath her, her body almost sunk to the sand below. Tifa quickly swam down to the unconscious Cetra, grabbing hold of her arm and yanking her upward gently.

Then she smoothly held her bridal style and used her legs to kick against the water and swim to the surface. Once a shore, she walked onto the sandy beach, knelt down on both her legs, and laid Aeris in front of her.

She reached her right hand over her body and softly patted her left cheek in an attempt to wake her. To no avail. She brought her gloved hand over Aeris's face, trying to feel for breath. Nothing. At this moment, Tifa was in a worrying fit.

She softly held her hands to her chest as she tried to figure out a solution. What was she going to do? She can't let Aeris just die here! But what was she supposed to do in a situation like this? Oh, shit oh shit!

Wait... Tifa then remembered that Cloud had to perform CPR on Priscilla when she about drowned. Tifa paused for a long moment. Seconds passed until realization came to her and her face grew red. She could not do THAT to Aeris. She just couldn't. She hasn't even kissed anyone yet, and now her first kiss would be with Aeris?

Well... Tifa guessed it wouldn't count. After all, they were both girls and were just friends and it was only CPR. Ya, that doesn't count as a kiss. So it's okay... right?

Tifa took a deep breath. It was to save Aeris and she was going to do everything in her power to help her. She then looked down at the Cetra, her eyes traveling to her soft looking pink lips. The martial artist's face only grew redder. She softly gulped and soflty closed her eyes and leaned down towards the other girl.

She felt her heart thump harshly against her chest, a strand of sweat dripping down her face, her breath caught in her throat. Her lips were only centimeters away from the Cetra's, until she heard soft giggles.

Her eyes snapped open only to see a large pair of emerald eyes staring right back at her. She felt hot breath tickle her mouth and face as the girl beneath her breathed. Emerald eyes' sparkling with amusement and soft musical giggles ringing in the air.

It took a moment for Tifa to realize that Aeris was living and breathing, giggling in fact. Then her face turned beet red and she instantly jumped up and took a few steps backwards, eyes wide in shock.

"A-Aeris?" Tifa managed to voice out, watching as the girl busted up into laughter as she stood up, Tifa staring at her as if she was a ghost that appeared out of nowhere.

Aeris giggled as she noticed Tifa's flustered expression. "Hehehe sorry Tifa but I had to try it. You're so flustered!" she said in amusement and cheerfully.

Tifa blinked then gently scowled at her. "Aeris! I was worried! I thought you had drowned and here you are laughing at me!" she said frantically, slightly angry at the older woman's prank.

"I'm not laughing at you. I'm laughing at the fact you were so embarrassed to go mouth to mouth with me." smiled Aeris innocently.

"That's the same thing!" hissed Tifa as she crossed her arms angrily then she sighed and looked at the shorter girl. "What would you have done if I actually did put my mouth on yours?"

Aeris put a finger under her chin and thought for a moment then smiled happily and looked at Tifa. "Well perhaps I would have enjoyed it?" she answered.

"Like I said you shouldn't play pranks like- wait what?" Tifa started then blinked in utter shock when she noticed what Aeris just said. She was about to say something, till she noticed Aeris already on the dolphin and going up on the ledge. She watched as the other girl waved back at her with a smile.

"We better hurry! Otherwise everyone else will leave us behind!" Aeris called back to her.

"Hey! Wait a minute! I am not finished speaking with you! Aeris!" Tifa yelled back at her then sighed when she watched as Aeris land on the ledge and wave at her again.

Tifa quickly ran into the water and grabbed the dolphin to follow the Cetra. Why did she have to go and embarrass Tifa like that?

Kai: Poor Tifa... Aeris tricked you and left you to wallow in your confusion XD

Scores:
Tifa-0
Aeris- 1

Kai: Who shall win? Against this odd little game of Aeris? XD