Chapter 4 Disclaimer: I own none of the characters nor this poem

KoKoDisco: Thanks for giving the idea of nightmares. All credit goes to you.

All ideas will be considered. What would you like to happen next. Did I do the kiss to soon. I'm already coming up with ideas for a squeal when this is finished. Sorry if the grammar sucks. Promise to revise later. I would like to add that after you read this chapter, please take notice that the mystery person may not be Vincent. You will just have to continue to read to find out. I promise you won't be disappointed. Also thought this poem fit well

running away,

from the demons inside

shaking in a corner

but I cannot hide

my worst fears come to life

in the world I have made

knowing it's fake

but I am still deathly afraid

I run around one hall

to find a enemy the next

trying so hard to get away

I scream wake up

but not a word escapes my lips

frozen in fear

from my feet to my fingertips

my eyes open once

as I try to wake from this fright

just to be dragged back

into the hellish night

the colors un real

every horror so accurate

the pain of this dream

tearing into every part of it

friends become foes

bleeding my dry

tears cannot come

so I don't bother to try

I feel my heart beat

in the body I left behind

this tingling sensation comes

that I cannot define

As I fell asleep for what seemed like for the eighteen time, covered in hot sweat. Reliving every memory of earlier events. It was like watching a horror movie, where you yell at the victim to turn around but your voice falling on deaf ears. Reno and I had become some what of friends these last few years, even though we use to be bitter enemies. Even trying to kill each other a few times. All this feeling of betrayal stirring in my heart. I felt so violated and dirty. It felt like hells angels gracing me with their presence. Memories swirling about drowning, clutching, trying to steal my soul. Did the gods betroth a curse on me? Only one other time was ever frighten, that had been when I was four, hiding while I watched my mother was murdered in protecting me from harm. I'm older now but I'm not that much stronger. How could that be? I'd helped save the world three times. Never did I have nightmares like this. Why was that? Is this what other women feel after something this horrible happens.

"Yo! Princess." Reno almost lost his balanced while sitting on the bar-stool." I think your beautiful. Why not come home with me? I'll treat you real nice"

"Reno, your drunk, go home.. Flattering me isn't going to work" I started to walk away to see a customer. Reno garbed my wrist, turning me back toward him.

"No not without you, Princess. No one says no to me" Reno had the look of lust circulating within his ice cold eyes. I tried to jerk my wrist from his grasp but that only caused him to tighten his grip.

"Let go,or I'll kick your ass!" Yelling seemed to making this worse. The other customer fled out the door. Wanting nothing to do with this. Where is Tifa when you need her? Yea! I forgot out with bird brain.

"Princess, don't fight this. You know you want me!"

"Don't you have a date waiting at the next bar?" Trying to distract him some how.

"Why do you ask? Jealous?" Reno flashed smile. I felt like I was going to be sick.

Slamming me into the wall, while pinning me so I couldn't fight back. Fear ran through my head. Oh! gawd someone help me. How did I get my self into this? More important how can I get out?

"Reno, go home, leave me alone? Tightening his drip painfully. I'll I could do was scrum and yell hoping that some passersby would hear and help me.

"SOMEONE HELP ME!" Kissing me with such force that I could taste blood. I felt my insides turn over. Tears flowed down my face. He slid his hand up my shirt, cupping a breast while holding my wrists above my head. Slowly he made his way slithering his hand down from my breast starting to fit his hand down unbuttoning and zipping my jeans. Ending the kiss. He leaned over whispering in my ear with warm breath.

"You know you like it! You want it! So stop fighting"

"GO TO HELL! PLEASE SOMEONE...HELP ME!" Crying, I then whisper with a stutter. "Please... Reno... leave me alone"

"NO! I know you love that Vampire but it's me who is going to have the fun. No way Valentine would want you"

"AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW"

I have stopped breathing

I know it's come back

my body senses fear

and tries to counter act

I move my hand

while near the state of awake

clawing at my arm

until there isn't much more I can take

I take a breath in

and see my room for a seconds worth of time

slowly falling back

into my dreams sick rhyme

fighting back

just won't do

when these visions attack

they quickly subdue

my eyes opens now

as I breath with great haste

I grab at the bed rail

feeling relief as it's embraced

my sleep has ended

along with my dreams

that should be the end...

or at least it seems

"Yuffie, wake up! Wake up!" My eye lids started to flutter, before opening wide. Fear written clearly as day all over my sweaty face. Bolting up and taking in deep breaths, frantically surveying my little dim room. Landing on two crimson eyes belonging to my silent hero. Taking notice that they were the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. I could clearly see concern running threw those blood red eyes, I could always see his emotions though them. I wasn't sure if he even realized that he showed them.

"Yuffie...Are you alright?" I was sure I detected a hint of emotion in his voice.

"Yea, Vinnie...Just a bad dream. That's all" I whispered softly

Vincent frowned when I said this, "Yuffie...I heard you scream and also crying. Don't lie to me, your not alright"

"Don't worry about it. It was a silly nightmare"

"What was it about"

"..." I really didn't want to tell him.

" Did it have anything to do about what happened today with Reno"

Sighing, knowing it was futile keeping it from him "Yes" The next thing I know, without thinking I sprung at Vinnie, crying as I wrapped my arms around his waist. Grabbing for dear life. I still felt frightened. Not bothering to care when he stiffen up but after a few minutes slowly relaxed. Wrapping his arms around me. Oh! How I wanted no wished I could confess my love. I knew my love was one-sided. This knowledge struck a cord deep in my heart, making me sob more.

"Shhhhhhhhh. Yuffie I'm here...I promise to protect you!"

"Do you promise, Vinnie" Muffing came from my face I had buried in his warm chest. Thinking to myself that this was were I wanted to be. Feeling Vincent shuffled further into my bed, while keeping a holed of me. I wasn't sure what was happening but damn I didn't care..

"Promise... Now Go back to sleep. You need to rest"

"I don't think I can. I don't want another nightmare. I can understand why you hate yours so much...

"Vinnie"

He was Lost to his thoughts, failing to here her call his name. I could barely make out a spaced out look plastered on his face. That was new, sense he didn't have his cape. Repeating his name several times.

"Vinnie...Earth to Vinnie, Vincent" Waving a hand in front of his eyes, trying to get his attention. Clearly it raised his eyebrow.

"What" came the dull tone

Touch? monsieur Valentine!" She performed an elaborate bow.I felt deep scarlet eyes watched me from under a curtain of ebony hair

"I just wanted to ask if you could stay here tonight, in case I have another nightmare. His eyes had a look of shock. I had an idea what he was thinking. "GAWD! No Vinnie, nothing like that. Your a perv." giggling slightly. Before he turned away from me. I swear I saw a light blush creep upon his checks from embarrassment then before turning back to me. I was enjoying that I had this effect on Vinnie-boy!

"Yuffie, I don't think that would be proper thing to do." Giving a annoyed look.

"Proper my ass, when have I care about being proper. Ninjas aren't supposed to anyways."

Vincent only frowned at this with a raised eyebrow.

"You are a warm caring person, your my best friend"

Vincent turned his face slightly before turning back,"I am not warm . I am rather cold. I can't be any-body's friend" sounding like he was trying to convince himself. I knew what he just said wasn't the truth.

"What ever! Hey! can I ask you a question?"

"What type of gi...I mean woman do you go for?"

"Come on, I promise not to say a word"

Complete silence

"Lay off the dots"

"Why do you ask?"

"Because I can and I really want to know"

Sighing, knowing I wouldn't give up

"Fine,...I guess My type would display beauty, smarts, fighting skills, be kind hearted, brave, have passion, trusted worthy not afraid of commitment."

"What about Lucrecia? Do you still love her?"

"I still care for her but I don't think it was real love. I came to terms a while back that she loved Hojo more than she did me. So whats your type, it is only fair I ask you" Deciding what the hell, not like he could guess! Right?..

"Anyways I go for the tall, dark, and mysterious type, of course good looks never hurt either"

"Go for the dark and mysterious type? DO we?" his eyes were boring into mine, causing the heat to rise to my face again.

"M-ay-be, may-be not!" I grinned and stretched my arms above my head as I dropped my eyes to his shoulder, trying to dispel my blush. Before I knew it Vincent cupped my chin with his human hand, lifting my face slightly. Slowly closing the grab brushing my lips with a infinitely sweet kiss. Turning into a mindless hunger, I felt Vincent coax my lips open to slip in his tongue, I swear, fireworks were sparkling behind my eyes.

Breaking the kiss to take a breather. Settling together in the twin size bed, Sleep over coming me. I felt like lighthearted. I knew with him here, I wouldn't have to worry about nightmares. Hopeful he wouldn't either. I didn't even try to think about what that kiss meant. I would worry about it in the morning.

Looking up at Vinnie, I saw an emotion that I had never seen.

"Beautiful," he smiled, and closed his eyes. Laying my head back down upon his chest. I fell into a peaceful sleep.

I know Vincent is a little OOC but I couldn't help myself. So sue me? I'm a love sick puppy. Of coarse you will see in later chapters , Vincent can be a little stupid too! He has a hard time deciding if he wants a relationship with Yuffie, which only confuses her. As you read on you will see what I mean.

Please share your thoughts, how is this so far.