AN: I'm so sorry it took me so long to get another one out - I had exams and assignments to fret about, and then lost my motivation. As you can see, I've still got exams on the brain, lol. By the way, if anyone is interested in some final fantasy videos (many of which contain Cloti), please check out my youtube channel at AnimeAngel901. You want exact links, send me a message and I'll pass it on. I don't think links work in fanfics. I would love more feedback - like here, reviews feed the muse, and apparently make Word and Sony Vegas more co-operative.

Now, on with the show! I (sadly) don't own Final Fantasy :(

Tifa bit her lip, clenching her fists in her lap. She hated exams. They were so stressful!

From the corner of her eye, she noticed Cloud watching her with concern, but she ignored him. He couldn't help her here. Though it would be nice if he could just do the exam for her...sadly, she didn't think the examiner would approve.

Sighing, she started taking deep breaths, trying to calm down. The butterflies in her stomach didn't really change, but she felt a little better. She noticed the examiner give her an encouraging smile, and the knot in her stomach stopped attacking her for a few brief moments.

She'd studied as best she could for this exam. Trying to sleep right (though she was so nervous this was often difficult), trying to eat right (Cloud had quickly learned not to give her any more sweets after she threw the powdered cake at him in rage for trying to ruin her diet), and reading everything she could get her hands on. She wanted to be prepared for everything, this exam was very important. She was going to ace it, she knew it!

Cloud hadn't been much better about this upcoming exam. He was nervously reading everything he could as well, something which was quite unusual for him. Tifa's stress was apparently rubbing off on him. However, he had to be very careful not to let Tifa notice his almost obsessive reading because she might want the book he was reading, and he didn't want her to hit him....again. He'd also started running around the neighbourhood – it helped him get rid of some of his energy. Or so he said the last time he took off, even though Tifa knew it was really because she'd started throwing her pencils at him. At least she could study in peace when he was gone and not fretting over her shoulder.

Their friends weren't anywhere near as nervous, which annoyed Tifa. She was stressed, so lots of things were annoying her, but this was unfair! This exam could make or break the rest of her life! Cloud said she was being too dramatic. She glared at him and stalked off to join the other guys instead. He stared in disbelief, and spent the rest of the day sulking and apologising.

She giggled at that memory. The examiner looked at her reproachfully and she quickly ducked her head. She felt Cloud shift in the seat beside her, and smiled. Her eyes flicked back up to the clock, feeling vaguely panicked and relieved at the same time. The exam was nearly over. She really hoped everything she had done was worth it. She needed to do well now or else...she didn't want to think about it.

A short while later, the examiner walked up to take their papers. She smiled slightly at Tifa's clenched fingers. "Don't worry, it's all over now," she said encouragingly, taking Cloud's paper as well. As she turned to walk back towards her desk, Cloud reached over to squeeze Tifa's hand. She smiled back at him, still feeling nervous.

The examiner sat down to enter some things from their papers onto her computer, then turned back with a grin. "Well, that went rather well, didn't it?" she said.

Tifa was still rather pale. "Did I pass?" she said anxiously, her grip on Cloud's hand tightening to the point where she heard a soft grunt from him.

The doctor nodded. "You passed with flying colours, Mrs Strife. You and the baby both seem to be in perfect health," she said, smiling again.

Tifa released a breath she didn't realise she was holding, and beamed as she turned to look at Cloud. He was smirking in that way he always did when someone called her by her new last name, but at her grin his lips softened into that sweet half-smile she loved so much. "You passed Teef," he said quietly, his grin widening as he leaned over to kiss her. "You're ok," he murmured against her mouth, and she knew what he really meant. He had been just as worried as her – terrified that something would go wrong. Reading everything he could about babies and hovering to make sure nothing could possibly hurt her or their baby. This alternated between endearing and annoying, depending on the time of day...and how long it had been since that last piece of chocolate.

The doctor beamed, turning back to her desk to give the couple a few moments privacy. Cloud pulled back, still smiling. "We're ok," he said again, and Tifa beamed, rubbing her nose against his. "Of course we are, we've got each other," she said softly, smiling.

The doctor delicately coughed to get their attention again. "Well, everything seems fine this time around, but I would like to make another appointment with you," she said, smiling softly at Cloud's look of alarm. "Just another check-up. I know how new parents can be, and we just want to make sure everything runs smoothly," she said.

Tifa nodded and made her next appointment, and the doctor issued them out. As they walked back towards Seventh Heaven, with Tifa curled protectively against Cloud, she sighed, blowing her hair out of her eyes. "I guess we should tell the others tonight," she said thoughtfully.

Cloud shrugged. "If you want. I'm amazed you didn't already tell them," he said with that little half-smile, and Tifa gasped, moving away from him.

She then punched his shoulder hard enough to cause another grunt of pain from her husband. "Cloud Strife, are you implying that I'm a gossip?" she said in mock anger.

Cloud tilted his head, looking her up and down, still with that little smile. "I don't know Mrs Strife, what do you think?"

She smirked. "I think you should explain to Barret how I can be three months pregnant when we've only been married for one month," she said, her eyes twinkling.

Cloud's eyes widened, and his cheeks flushed a soft pink. At Tifa's giggle, he frowned. "I'm sure Barret already knows how it happened," he responded flatly, and Tifa's hand flew to her mouth as she gasped. He then wrapped his arm around her waist again, heading back home. "He should be proud I waited that long," he said absently, cheeks still a soft pink.

She laughed, twisting away again. "Cloud, are you saying you were trying to take advantage of me, out of wedlock?" she said in mock horror.

Cloud frowned. "You weren't that opposed," he said crossly, though his eyes were laughing. Tifa just laughed again. "Besides, you were the once trying to seduce me," he continued, smiling at her look of shock.

"I was not!" she gasped, but her heated cheeks gave her away. As he laughed, she 'hrmped!' and turned away, still blushing.

Cloud came up behind her, snuggling her against him. "You were so," he chided gently, nuzzling her hair. "Walking around in those clothes, and touching me all the time...I thought I was going crazy," he murmured, kissing her neck.

She shivered and blushed, and Cloud licked his lips. "Hmm, no cinnamon this time," he said teasingly, his voice low as he bent to kiss her again.

Tifa's blush darkened, and she pulled away slightly. "Apparently you don't need any more encouragement," she replied dryly, cheeks a dark red as she continued walking back home.

Cloud smirked, and jogged the few steps to catch up with her, grabbing her hand. "It's your fault," he said mildly, and she shook her head, still blushing.

"You're terrible, Cloud Strife."

"But you still love me, Tifa Strife," he replied, kissing the side of her head. They walked in silence the rest of the way until he spoke again, just across the street from the bar. "Glad you passed your 'exam'?" he asked.

She nodded. "Very. Now I guess I can relax...as much as I can with you hovering over me every minute of the day," she said teasingly.

He rubbed the back of his neck with his free hand, blushing. She smiled, and tilted her head up to kiss him softly. "It's ok, I don't mind. It's sweet."

He smiled back at her. She then grinned. "But one toe out of line and I'll kick you into next week," she said cheerfully, practically skipping towards the door.

Cloud sighed. "Can't Barret deal with this part?" he muttered as he followed her.

"I heard that."

AN: Little bits and pieces in there were shout-outs to some of my favourite cloti fanfics - most noticeably, the fantastic works of the wonderfully talented kitsune13, one of my main reasons for starting to write cloti =D *hugs kitsune* If you haven't read her drabbles collection, or any of her other fantastic Cloti works, look her up right now! Should be in my favourites too. But yeah, she is fantastic, and you should all read her cloti and squee over its wonderfulness.

Please review! Angel