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In some trepidation, Sephiroth walked towards the infirmary, he wondered how Cloud will react when he saw him.
Sephiroth heaved a sigh of relief, he finally got away from President Shinra after his briefing of his mission.
*Flashback*
9.30 am
Sephiroth was heading towards the infirmary when suddenly his phone rang. Sephiroth took out his phone in annoyance. It was Director Lazard calling.
Sephiroth pressed cancel, going to see Cloud is much more important. Director Lazard must want to ask him to do something or it was about the training room.
Sephiroth's lips curled as he thought of the training room.
Yesterday night after Angeal's leave, Sephiroth had decided to vent out all his frustrations in the training room, and in the end he managed to destroy the whole room.
Sephiroth knew that all the other cadets will be mad at him seeing that there is only one training room. Not that anyone would dare to confront him about this.
And being Sephiroth, he didn't care. Sephiroth did feel much better after the 'training'.
Well whatever Director Lazard wants, it can wait.
Before he had walked a few more steps, Director Lazard phoned again. Beep. Sephiroth took a look at the message after canceling Director Lazard's call.
'President Shinra required an urgent meeting with you now. Please answer my call.' It was from Director Lazard.
Sephiroth groaned in frustration, if it was any other missions, he might wheedle out of it, but this was a call from President Shinra.
Director Lazard phoned again, Sephiroth finally answered the call.
'What?' Sephiroth asked sounding aggravated.
Director Lazard winced at the other end. Director Lazard could sense the annoyance and anger in Sephiroth's voice, and even he was afraid of Sephiroth's wrath.
'A sudden problem cropped up. It's about AVALANCHE. Anyway, President Shinra asked you to go to see him immediately.' Director Lazard said.
'Can this wait?' Sephiroth asked. Even if it was just 5 minutes, it will be enough to confess to Cloud.
'Sorry, but this is really urgent-'
Director Lazard was cut off by Sephiroth who snapped, 'Fine. I will go and see him now.'
Sephiroth closed his phone shut and glared at it. The phone call is going to change all his plans, damn it.
Sephiroth changed his direction and headed to the president's office.
Everyone in the corridor tried to avoid Sephiroth as much as possible, as he was exuding a murderous aura around him.
As Sephiroth took long quick strides, his mind wandered to Cloud. Hopefully the meeting with the president will be quick, and then he will have time to go to see Cloud and confess.
*Flashback finish*
10 am
It took nearly half an hour for the briefing, and Sephiroth resisted the temptation to run away from the room to visit Cloud.
Sephiroth had asked for permission to go to the infirmary before departing to investigate AVALANCHE, and his permission was granted.
Sephiroth wanted to finally confess to Cloud before departing. Sephiroth was about to enter into the infirmary when he saw a sight that made him froze.
Genesis and Cloud were kissing. And it didn't look as if Genesis was forcing himself on Cloud, Cloud was replying Genesis' kiss. Their lips seemed to have almost glued together.
Unconsciously, Sephiroth's hands slowly clenched into a fist, his nails digging into his own flesh. Blood was dripping from his hand to the ground. But all of this went unnoticed to Sephiroth.
Sephiroth found himself unable to tear away his gaze from Cloud and Genesis.
Rage erupted inside Sephiroth, Sephiroth had the urge to rush inside and killed Genesis for kissing Cloud.
But if he did that, Cloud would hate him even more, though all is fair in love and war. Sephiroth took a deep breath, he was shaking slightly from the rage and hurt he felt.
This was unbecoming of him, Sephiroth thought, he had let his emotions got the better of him.
Sephiroth turned and strode away from the infirmary, finally tearing his gaze away from the appalling sight.
Cloud had made his decision, and it looked like it wouldn't be him.
Maybe this is all for the best, now Sephiroth wouldn't have to bother about weird emotions he had when he's around with Cloud. Yeah, maybe this is really for the best.
Sephiroth took another deep calming breath. Sephiroth felt the anger dissipating, although there was still a pang in his heart.
xxxx
Zack was running to the infirmary full of anxiousness for Cloud. Suddenly Zack saw someone that made him stopped.
Zack nearly tripped over from his sudden stop, but he regained his balance in time.
Sephiroth was standing on the infirmary doorway. Zack hesitated, what should he do?
Although Zack didn't bore any malice against Sephiroth, deep down, Zack still felt his heart hurt so much when he thought of Sephiroth.
And also, it might seem awkward if Zack, Sephiroth and Cloud were in the same room. The tension will be so thick!
Zack stood there uneasily, unsure what his next move should be. Should he go and say hi and act like everything is normal? Or should he run away as fast as he could?
Thousands of questions appeared in Zack's mind.
Zack groaned in frustration, he really wanted to check up on Cloud. Though suddenly something struck Zack as suspicious.
Why didn't Sephiroth went in to the infirmary instead of standing there blocking the doorway?
Zack was feeling very torn between as he stood there watching Sephiroth from a distance.
To his immense surprise and slight relief, Sephiroth suddenly turned on his heels and walked away without entering.
Zack caught a glimpse of Sephiroth's face as he walked away. Sephiroth looked very furious about something.
Zack gasped as he saw a small pool of blood on the floor.
His eyes immediately trailed after Sephiroth and saw that his hand was bleeding. Zack wondered what happened.
After making sure Sephiroth had gone quite a distance, Zack hurried to the door, curious to see what was it that had made Sephiroth acted this way.
Zack felt his jaw dropped when he looked in. Genesis and Cloud were kissing!
Genesis' hands were buried in Cloud's spikes, pulling him close and kissing him. And Cloud seemed to enjoy it.
Zack pulled back and leaned against the wall. Zack rubbed his eyes hard, peeked in and withdrew his head again.
Oh Gaia, they were really kissing! Zack felt very puzzled and confused now, didn't Sephiroth like Cloud? And Cloud likes Sephiroth too, right? So, why aren't they together?
And how dare Genesis kissed Cloud, Zack's fist tightened, he is going to kill Genesis for kissing Cloud.
Zack took a deep breath, and then he pushed himself away from the wall.
Time for some relationship investigation, Zack thought as he stepped into the infirmary. Zack kept a calm face, trying to act as if nothing extraordinary happened.
xxxx
After what seemed like ages, Genesis broke away from Cloud for air.
Genesis looked at Cloud who was panting for air. Genesis licked his lips, Cloud tasted so delicious, it made Genesis want to devour him again.
Genesis leaned in towards Cloud again, and licked Cloud's cheek making Cloud flinched. Genesis loved the taste of Cloud's skin, he suppressed the moan that was coming from his mouth.
'So, what is your answer?' Genesis whispered into Cloud's ear.
Cloud didn't pull back, but his whole face is bright red, and Genesis could see that Cloud was trembling slightly.
'I-' Cloud paused. Cloud took in a deep breath, he decided to finally tell Genesis his answer.
Genesis' heart did a double take when he saw the resolute in Cloud's eyes. Genesis knew that Cloud is finally going to give him an answer.
Genesis' heart beat quickened at the thought of that.
But before Cloud could open his mouth, the infirmary door burst opened.
'Yo, Cloud!' Zack yelled out loudly while bounded inside.
Genesis narrowed his eyes. That damn Zack, interrupting at such an important moment and destroying the atmosphere that Genesis managed to create.
Now Cloud will not tell Genesis his answer. Sure enough, when Cloud saw Zack bursting in, Cloud recoiled in shock and he pushed Genesis away.
'Hi, Zack,' Cloud said, while smiling weakly at Zack. Cloud felt nervous when he saw Zack, Cloud wondered what will Zack said when he knew Sephiroth had raped him.
Genesis glared at Zack, surprisingly the puppy returned his glare. Genesis gave a smirk which infuriated Zack even more.
Just then, an interesting thought came to Genesis, Genesis wondered how much Zack had seen.
Judging from the hateful glares Zack was throwing at him, Genesis summed up that Zack probably saw them kissed.
Genesis' grin widened at the thought, this is even better than he had hoped.
Zack sat down on Cloud's bed putting a protective arm over Cloud while still glaring at Genesis.
Genesis sat there looking laid back ignoring Zack. The hatred feeling between them is mutual.
'Cloud, are you alright? What happened?' Zack asked while staring intently at Cloud with eyes full of concern.
'I am fine now. Thanks for coming to visit me, Zack,' Cloud replied shyly.
Zack glared at Genesis again, and then he said pointedly, 'Genesis, can you please leave us alone?'
Genesis was a bit taken aback by Zack's request, it seemed so déjà vu.
Then Genesis sneered, 'Why should I?'
Genesis only gave in to Sephiroth, because Sephiroth is his best friend. Genesis decided that he is not going to budge at Zack's request no matter how much Zack pleaded.
'Because I need to talk to Cloud about some private stuff,' Zack said in an impatient tone.
Genesis' smirk widened, he was about to make another snide reply when Cloud spoke up.
'Please, Genesis, please do as Zack said,' Cloud said in a pleading tone. Cloud knew that Genesis wouldn't give in to Zack as he had to Sephiroth.
After one look at Cloud, Genesis gave a sigh and stood up. Genesis found himself unable to reject Cloud's request.
'Fine, I will come and see you when you check out in the afternoon. Goodbye, Cloud,' Genesis said, smiling at Cloud.
Genesis leaned in and kissed Cloud on the cheek, while Zack was throwing murderous glares at Genesis.
Cloud blushed, Genesis grinned at Cloud's cute reaction.
'See ya, puppy,' Genesis said in a sneering tone and walked away.
Genesis gave a sigh when the infirmary door closed behind him. That was such a perfect chance to get an answer from Cloud, but then Zack had to come and destroy it.
Genesis cursed silently under his breath.
When Genesis walked back to his office, he had no idea why, but he had a bad feeling about the whole thing.
xxxx
Zack waited until the door of the infirmary was closed then he asked in an urgent voice, 'Why were you kissing Genesis just now, Cloud?'
Cloud's face turned redder, Cloud stammered, 'Yo-you s-saw us?'
Zack nodded. 'Why? I thought you are in a relationship with Sephiroth. So why would you do something like that?' Zack persisted.
Cloud stared blankly at Zack. 'What do you mean?'
Zack was stunned, 'You are going out with Sephiroth now, aren't you?'
Cloud shook his head. What was Zack saying? It didn't make any sense.
Zack stared quizzically at Cloud, there is something incomprehensible going on here.
Zack's brain started to spin, Sephiroth had broken up with him so he could be with Cloud, yet they are still not together?
'Wait, Sephiroth did confess to you, didn't he?' Zack asked. There was plenty of time for Sephiroth to confess yesterday, he must have done that, right?
'What? Why would Sephiroth do such a thing?' Cloud asked, his face in total confusion. 'Is this some joke?'
Zack stared at him, what the hell is going on here? Judging from the earnest expression on Cloud's face, Cloud really didn't know about anything.
'Don't you know that Sephiroth loves you?' Zack prompted.
'No. I thought you two are lovers,' Cloud asked looking bewildered.
Zack groaned, what was Sephiroth doing?
Zack took a deep breath, he couldn't believe what he is going to do next, but he had no choice.
'Cloud, Sephiroth broke up with me yesterday. Sephiroth said he loves you and he wants to have a relationship with you. Didn't Sephiroth tells you all this?' Zack said all this in a rush.
Cloud was dumbfounded, was this true or was Zack pulling his leg? But Zack wouldn't make a fool of him, so if what he said was true, then…
'Cloud?' Zack asked when there was no reply. Zack waved his hand in front of Cloud's eyes to try to get a response. 'Cloud?'
Cloud shook his head to try to clear his mind. Cloud's heart was going haywire, Sephiroth loves him? And Sephiroth broke up with Zack so he could be with him? But why didn't Sephiroth said a word about this?
Suddenly realization struck him, this must be what Sephiroth had wanted to say yesterday. But then the happy feeling inside Cloud deflated.
Sephiroth didn't show up today though he promised yesterday he would. Was he regretting about his decision?
'I think you are mistaken, Zack,' Cloud said in a slightly disappointed voice. 'You see, Sephiroth said he will come and see me today but he didn't show up. Maybe he changed his mind already.'
Cloud clutched tightly to his blanket as he said that. Cloud lowered his head not wanting to let Zack see the disappointment etched in his eyes.
'Cloud, Sephiroth did come and see you. When I came to see you, Sephiroth was standing on the doorway,' Zack said in a serious voice.
'But, but then why didn't he enter?' Cloud asked.
Zack gave another groan, he couldn't believe that he is trying to match up Cloud with his ex-lover, Sephiroth. But still… Zack glanced at Cloud who was looking nonplussed.
'Sephiroth… he saw you kissing with Genesis,' Zack said in an almost apologetic tone.
Cloud stared at Zack in horror.
'Sephiroth was angry beyond words, and he was rarely that angry. Sephiroth stood there watching you guys, and then he walked away,' Zack continued.
'So… So Sephiroth must be angry with me now. He wouldn't bother about me anymore then,' Cloud said in a trembling voice.
A tear slid down from Cloud's eyes which he rubbed away hastily.
'No! I am sure if we explained everything clearly to Seph including your feelings, it will be okay,' Zack said, trying to comfort Cloud.
Zack whipped out his phone and phoned Sephiroth, it will be faster if Sephiroth was here. 'Come on, Seph, pick up,' Zack muttered.
'The person you are calling is currently unavailable, please try later,' a female voice spoke up. Zack hang up the phone and cursed, Sephiroth had turned off his phone, damn it.
'Cloud, cheer up. I am sure everything will turn out okay,' Zack said brightly.
Cloud lowered his head, and kept silence.
'Cloud?' Zack asked in a worried tone. 'What's wrong? Are you okay? Talk to me.'
Cloud nodded but he still remained silence. Little did Zack knows, Cloud was having another inner battle with himself.
'Look, wait here. I will go and find Sephiroth and bring him here. We can explained everything to him. I am sure he will forgive you, and then you two can be happily together,' Zack promised.
Before Zack could leave, Cloud clutched tightly to Zack.
'Wait, Zack, I want to tell you something. But it's a secret, so you can't tell anybody, okay?' Cloud said.
Cloud stared at Zack looking a bit scared but defiantly at the same time.
Zack nodded wondering what Cloud was trying to tell him.
Cloud fiddled with his fingers nervously before finally confessing what he had felt guilty recently.
'Sephiroth raped me yesterday in the lockers room. I am sorry, I know you two are still lovers at that time, I am sorry,' Cloud apologized.
Zack froze, Sephiroth raped Cloud? That's why Cloud was admitted into the infirmary? And this counted as cheating seeing that they were still lovers at that time.
Zack felt his anger rising. How could Sephiroth did such a horrible thing to Cloud?
Zack tried not to let his anger showed when he saw the nervous expression on Cloud's face. Cloud was worried that Zack might be angry with him.
'I am really sorry, Zack, I didn't mean to-'
Cloud was cut off by Zack who said, 'It's okay, you are not at fault. You don't have to apologize, the person who should do that is Sephiroth. You are the victim here, Cloud. It's okay, I am not mad at you,'
Zack smiled at Cloud kinda forceful while a vein throbbed in his neck. Zack is going to punch Sephiroth when they met for doing that to Cloud and for cheating on him.
Cloud replied his smile, a heavy burden released from his chest. 'I am still really sorry, Zack,' Cloud said.
Zack gave Cloud a huge hug taking him by surprise. Cloud was so innocent, he was the victim and yet he was still apologizing for something he didn't do wrong. Cloud was really too cute for words, Zack thought.
Zack ruffled the blond spikes and smiled brightly at Cloud this time.
'Don't worry, I am really not mad at you. Now, I am going to find Sephiroth and we can solve this problem once and for all,' Zack said.
'Do you still want to see Sephiroth after what he did to you?' Zack asked after a moment of thinking.
'I-I don't know why but after what Sephiroth did to me, I still can't bring myself to hate him. Is there something wrong with me?' Cloud looked at Zack with innocent troubled looking blue eyes.
Zack stared at Cloud. Cloud was really in love with Sephiroth. Zack felt happy for those two that they do truly love each other.
'No, Cloud. There is nothing wrong with you, it's because you love Sephiroth, so you will feel this way,' Zack said in a gentle voice.
Cloud nodded. 'Thanks, Zack, for everything you have done for me,' Cloud said sweetly.
Zack smiled, Cloud is really too cute and sweet. Zack made a note to always keep an eye out on Cloud from people who might harm him, like Genesis for instance.
'Okay. Now wait here, I will bring Sephiroth here soon.' Zack said, waving brightly at Cloud before running out from the infirmary.
A doctor shouted out, 'No running in the infirmary!'
Zack gave a chuckle as he heard that, now where could Sephiroth be? Zack thought as he sprinted along the corridor. Zack decided to head for Sephiroth's office first, hopefully Sephiroth will be there.
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