A/N: I swear, I'm TRYING to get better on updating!
Chapter 2.5
The light of the lamps illuminated the room in a soft glow. The sun had set an hour previous and had cast the apartment into darkness, except for the small bedroom in the back. Yuffie sat on the bed glancing out the window, her cell phone gripped tightly in her ink-stained hands.
For the past three months Yuffie and Vincent had kept in contact via written letters. He had stopped taking calls once the WRO began their undercover missions. Even though they wrote back and forth, Yuffie had no idea where on the planet he was. Her letters went to WRO Headquarters in Edge, and from there they were sent to Vincent through a messenger.
A week ago, he'd stopped writing all together.
Yuffie understood things were getting dangerous, knew the risks. It didn't stop the worry. Sighing, she contemplated getting a glass of water and her sleeping pills. She'd begun using them after that first sleepless night. When she'd begun to be so dependent on Vincent, she'll never know. All she knew was that it drove her to near insanity with worry over his wellbeing.
She felt a shift in weight distribution on the bed and her breath caught in her throat. A gauntlet encased arm snaked around her waist and pulled her back against a strong chest. Leaning into the body behind her, Yuffie continued to stare out the window.
"Forgive me," the deep baritone of her roommate filled her ears. "I never meant for you to wait so long for my return."
Tears fell silently as Yuffie continued to stare forward, afraid that if she turned around the dream would end. "I'd wait until Leviathan called me back to the Lifestream."
His face buried in her hair, a low whisper reached her ears. "I know. But I wish to spend as much time possible with you until that moment comes."
Attempting to turn to see him, Vincent pulled her down to the bed, both of them lying on their side facing the window. "Vincent?" Yuffie piqued after a moment of silence.
"Yes?"
"…I missed you."
"And I, you."
Biting her lip, Yuffie fought with herself to say her next thought. "I lo—"
"Sleep, Yuffie." He interrupted her. Disheartened, Yuffie could only nod. Sensing her distress, Vincent pulled her closer to him and wrapped both arms around her. "A rose as pure as snow blesses a creature of night, whose eyes have been drowned in blood."
Yuffie smiled at his limerick. He had written it in every one of his letters as his closing signature. It lifted her heart to finally hear it come from his lips.
Turning in his arms, she gripped his neck and pulled him down for a chaste kiss. "Goodnight."
"Sleep well, princess." He said, kissing her forehead. Yuffie felt more tears fall from her eyes as she wrapped her arms around him.
No, she'd never need sleep aids as long as he held her like this. She'd never need any worldly possessions, not even the warmth of the sun. As long as he was by her, she could face the darkness with welcome arms.
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A/N: There's Chapter 2.5! Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter! I really appreciate it. :) Anyway, feel free to review and let me know what you think.