Chapter 7
"What?"
Cloud looked to Tifa with confusion, the smaller woman sipping her tea as she sat leaned back in her seat.
"I keep in touch with Aerith's mother since she helps me with rent at the bar when I need it. Denzel is Aerith's and Zack's, but he's currently in her custody. Aerith was deemed incapable of raising him so her mom took the job. Not that Aerith even cares."
Cloud knew something had been up, sitting back in his seat. He placed his cup of tea on the table, his eyes downcast, his depression remaining silent. For once, Cloud felt nothing. He didn't feel happy, sad, or even angry. He felt nothing.
"Aerith and David are married supposedly, but it doesn't look good. Her mother says she's been very depressed since the marriage with you had been called off. She miscarried because of it." Cloud could care less, his eyes shifting up as he looked to Tifa's face. Cloud used to keep in touch with his ex fiancés mother, but he quickly cut it off when Aerith tried to use it as a way to get to him. He wanted nothing to do with her.
"Her mother adopted him a while ago, and the last time I went he was eight months. I have to say, he has Zack's eyes." Cloud didn't say anything, his thoughts trying to drag him back to his memories of his friend. Cloud denied them though, sipping some of his tea. He didn't want to talk about this anymore so decided to change the subject, clearing his throat.
"Found a husband yet?" Cloud asked teasingly despite his lack of feeling, Tifa rolling her eyes with a heavy sigh. Cloud thought she was being over dramatic, but she always was.
"Where should I start? I've been going on date to date, but all the men are the same. Either they want to marry now or they want a long term fuck buddy." Cloud smirked, sipping the rest of his tea. Sephiroth's studio had been repaired, and he had invited Cloud. Cloud thought it would suck to go, but if he brought Tifa it might give her more choices. Running a bar was never easy, especially when the people you date are the ones who just divorced.
"Seph's invited me to one of his photo shoots. You want to come?" Tifa brightened up at the idea, but her eyes narrowed slightly as she leaned forward with a curious tip of her lips.
"Seph? When did you start calling him that Cloudy?" Cloud ignored her, looking to the time. They had an hour to get there before it started so Cloud picked up their dishes and went to the kitchen. Tifa wasn't going to leave it there though.
After a little over two months together, Tifa had caught on they were dating for real. She noticed from how Cloud smiled more, how he actually wanted to go to work. He was more willing to go out and party, though Sephiroth was always behind him.
"Have you guys already did it?"
Cloud tried not to blush as he cleaned the dishes, clearing his throat.
"I think the red head will be there." Tifa brightened, her previous question forgotten. She had met the red head at the club where Cloud first met Sephiroth, and she had been yearning to meet him again. She was always talking about him to Yuffie or Cloud, and even asked Cloud if he had seen him. Cloud hoped this man didn't break her heart.
"Are you sure?" Tifa asked, Cloud nodding as he put the dishes to dry.
"He and Sephiroth work together. You might even be able to talk to him." Tifa ran into Cloud's room, looking through his closet for the clothes she left here for emergencies. Cloud got ready himself, wanting to look good for Sephiroth.
Tifa put on a pair of tight dark jeans and a shirt a few sizes too small, pulling on some sandals before running to the bathroom. Cloud took out his suitcase, putting on the shirt he wore on their first date. He put on a pair of dark jeans before putting on a pair of combat boots. He switched the loose jeans for something tighter, looking over his body.
"You're ugly. What makes you think he wants to see you?"
Cloud frowned, walking up to his full body mirror. No, he wasn't ugly. His face was glowing; his hair was the perfect bed head that made him look sexy. Being seen in a magazine still made him anxious, but there were never any comments saying he was ugly. In fact, they had a survey to see who would go out with him. Eighty four percent of the people who took the survey said yes. Cloud was feeling more than confident.
His depression wasn't taking over his life anymore. With Sephiroth's help, he was getting over his past. After what Tifa just told him, he could almost laugh it off. Aerith was ruining somebody's life, but he was tired of it being his. He wanted to see new things, do new things, and eat new things. He wanted to be happy and he would damn well fight for it.
Cloud smiled at his reflection, turning away from the mirror to brush his teeth. Tifa was straightening her hair, rushing through it even though they had time. Cloud took his phone from his pocket when it vibrated, opening it to see he had a text from Sephiroth.
"Clou, I sent a limo. It should be there now." Cloud smiled at the use of the nickname Sephiroth came up with, closing his phone before giving himself another once over.
"Are you done?" He asked Tifa, the woman giving herself a quick once over before rushing to the door. She slowed down though, taking in a deep breath as she tried to calm her jittery nerves. Cloud led her downstairs to where the limo was, Tifa shocked at the level of care Sephiroth showed Cloud. When Cloud opened the door, he saw a bouquet of roses. He crawled in quickly to grab them, his eyes wide with disbelief as he read the card.
'When you get to the shoot, wait in the back for me. I got a surprise for you.' Cloud's heart started pounding, the roses a big enough surprise for him. Tifa watched her friend swoon with a smile, her hands shaking as she hoped to Gaia the man was there. The limo pulled off, Cloud smelling the roses as he tried not to have a heart attack.
Out of all the people he dated, never had he been so anxious to see his lover. He was sure it was just the blues of a relationship, but Cloud wanted to be stripped and ravished every time he saw Sephiroth. Sometimes it happened, sometimes it didn't. Cloud knew sex wasn't everything in a relationship, but he couldn't help wanting the man after all the people he met kept bringing him down. Sephiroth was the first man to bring him up.
When they got there, Tifa's face was pulled into a look of anxiety. Cloud soothed her nerves before getting out, Tifa following him. Cloud led Tifa inside after thanking the driver; a man giving them passes to go inside. Cloud went around with Tifa, looking for her guy. When they didn't find them, Tifa's heart sank.
"Excuse me?" Tifa felt shivers go up her back when she heard the voice. She turned around while Cloud watched Sephiroth do his photo shoot, her eyes widening when she saw the red head. If she recalled, his name was Genesis, and Tifa was willing to let this man take her right then and there.
"Hi, I've been looking for you. I was going to give you my number, but you left before I could." Tifa couldn't say anything, Cloud turning around when he felt Tifa hit him. He looked up, raising an eyebrow when he saw the red head. Cloud looked to Tifa, seeing her moment of shock.
Cloud smiled, already knowing how shocking it was to see one of these men track you down.
They were desired by the God's.
That was enough to leave anyone speechless.
"Tifa, I'm gonna go." Cloud went to leave to go to the back, able to see it by a sign that literally had Sephiroth's name written all over it. Tifa wasn't sure what to say, Cloud looking to the red head.
"Just give her a moment, she speaks." Tifa blushed red at that, Cloud jogging away before she could beat him up. What he said sparked a conversation though, Cloud glad his friend might actually find somebody she liked. Cloud went into Sephiroth's dressing room, looking around at everything there. He saw a pile of makeup, wondering if the man used all of that every time he did a shoot. A brush full of hair was there as well, along with a bottle of lube. Cloud tried not to choke, turning away and walking over to the couch. He sat down, sinking into the cushions.
He wanted this couch.
The door opened suddenly, Cloud looking up to see Sephiroth walk in. Sephiroth noticed him off the bat, a smile coming to his lips as he closed the door behind himself.
"Hey, get the roses?" Sephiroth asked, Cloud nodding as he placed the roses down. Sephiroth came straight over, leaning down and kissing Cloud's lips. Cloud wrapped his arms around Sephiroth's neck, closing his eyes as he and Sephiroth fought to devour each other. Cloud gasped when he was pushed down, Sephiroth getting over him. Cloud missed the feeling of this mans body on his own, goose bumps running rampant all over his body.
He was happy just like this.
Sephiroth pulled away from the kiss, spreading pecks all over Cloud's face. Cloud chuckled, grabbing Sephiroth's face to give him a solid kiss. Cloud sighed happily; surprised he was so lost with this man. Cloud pulled away from the kiss, breathing deeply as he took in the man's scent.
"I have another shoot in an hour. Do you wanna?" Cloud's eyes widened slightly, nodding shyly. Sephiroth started to tear off Cloud's clothes, Cloud trying not to scream in utter shock. Sephiroth stripped down from his uniform, tired of the skintight thing. He grabbed the lube, kissing Cloud as he spread some lube on his fingers.
"Will they hear us?" Cloud asked between kisses, holding back his gasp when Sephiroth pushed in a finger. Sephiroth sucked on Cloud's neck, giving him a dark hickey.
"Yeah, just be quiet. You can do that, right baby?" Cloud nearly felt all his blood rush to his groin when Sephiroth called him baby, Cloud nodding as Sephiroth pushed in another finger. Cloud bit his tongue as he tried not to make any noise, a small moan escaping when Sephiroth touched his prostate. Sephiroth hushed him even though he kept playing with it, Cloud's thighs tightening against him as he tried not to moan out loud.
"Seph stop," Cloud whispered breathlessly, about to cum from the prostate stimulation alone. Sephiroth pulled his fingers out, getting up so Cloud could get on his hands and knees. Cloud was shaking as he got ready for what was to come, his lips parting as Sephiroth pushed inside. Cloud pushed back a little, Sephiroth pushing in roughly. Cloud bit back his moan, shaking as he started to feel sweat drip down his temple. Sephiroth built up a rhythm, the start of it the opposite of their usual hard fuck.
It was almost sweet in a way, Sephiroth massaging Cloud's insides since they had skipped a couple nights without sex. A knock on the door made Cloud want to scream in horror, his eyes snapping open. Sephiroth didn't pull out though; going faster but making sure the slap of skin against skin wasn't too loud.
"Sephiroth, put on the soldier original uniform." Cloud went to move away but Sephiroth grabbed his shoulder, holding him in place. Cloud tried not to whimper, a shock going up his spine when Sephiroth tapped his prostate. Cloud looked to the door, hoping to the gods it was locked.
"Okay," Sephiroth replied, Cloud putting a hand over his mouth when a small moan escaped. Cloud closed his eyes, wondering why he even agreed to this. Cloud gasped when Sephiroth pulled him up, sitting him in his lap. Cloud shook his head, but even so he went onto the ball of his feet to ride Sephiroth. Sephiroth grabbed his thighs, spreading them before grabbing Cloud's member. Cloud parted his lips in pleasure, sinking all the way down onto Sephiroth's member. The feeling of being full made him drool, Cloud rolling his hips as he tried to cum as fast as he could. Sephiroth started to stroke him, Cloud pinching his nipples as he rode on his high of fear and ecstasy.
"Is this good baby?" Sephiroth asked, Cloud nodding his head with a small whimper as he rode Sephiroth's member. Sephiroth bit the back of his neck, Cloud's thighs starting to shake. Sephiroth grabbed Clothes thighs, lifting him up but not letting his member fall out. Cloud squeezed around Sephiroth's member, Sephiroth's member pulsing when he almost came.
Cloud gasped when he was moved over the couch headrest, Sephiroth taking him harder than before. Cloud put a hand over his mouth, small muffled whimpers escaping his throat. Cloud heard the slap of skin against skin clear as day, his fear intensifying. It only added to his high though, his skin becoming more sensitive, his senses intensifying.
"Seph I'm gonna cum," Cloud moaned softly, reaching a hand down to stroke himself to completion. Sephiroth had been holding himself off for a while, the situation exciting him more than usual. Cloud bit the couch when he came, Sephiroth thrusting a few more times before cumming. They both panted heavily, Sephiroth pulling out and catching the cum that poured out. Sephiroth took Cloud to his personal bathroom, the two cleaning up.
A rag was used to clean the cum stain on the couch and febreeze was sprayed, covering some of the scent. Cloud's legs were shaking as Sephiroth laid him on the clean part of the couch, slow kisses exchanged. Cloud looked to Sephiroth when he pulled away from the kiss, his cat like eyes looking deep into Cloud's.
"I love you Cloud."
Cloud froze. He didn't know how to respond, his eyes widening as his words got stuck in his mouth. Sephiroth hugged him, kissing Cloud's neck.
"You don't have to say it back. I know it's too soon, but I just want you to know I love you." Cloud's eyes teared up, the last of his past chased away. Sephiroth was in love with him. Cloud didn't have to think it was a fluke, didn't have to think if he would hurt him. Sephiroth, after only knowing him two and half moths, loved him. Loved him for who he was in the beginning, and the person he was becoming now.
Cloud didn't know if he was ready to say those words, but just knowing how Sephiroth felt made him happy.
"I'll love you Cloud, even when you can't love yourself." Cloud felt tears fall, his arms wrapping around Sephiroth's waist.
"Then love me until I do." Cloud's voice almost broke when he said it, Sephiroth holding him tighter.
"I desire you, Sephiroth. I adore you so much." Sephiroth silenced Cloud with kisses, just glad he wasn't rejected. He knew Cloud was just starting to get over a fucked up relationship. He knew he wouldn't get those words back on the first try. But one day he knew Cloud would whisper those words back. And one day, they would say it to each other every day.
"Move in with me." Cloud looked to Sephiroth with a raised eyebrow, wondering if that was even possible. It most likely was, but how would Cloud get to work everyday?
"I'll make you breakfast every morning, I'll ravish you till you fall asleep at night. I'll make sure your never sad." Cloud was tempted to say yes, but he knew it would be too much for him.
"How about I sleep over this weekend? I'll be off till Tuesday." Sephiroth nearly jumped at the idea, looking t the clock.
Time went by too fast.
He got ready for his next shoot as Cloud put on his clothes, the two leaving the room.
"Hey, Cloud right?" Cloud turned around, Sephiroth doing the same. Cloud nodded, the photographer putting a hand on his hip.
"How would you like to be in this shoot?" After a long minute of Cloud trying to refuse and Sephiroth's silence, Cloud was convinced to do the shoot with Sephiroth. Cloud's hair and make up was done, but he fought to keep his current outfit on.
He was pulled up next to Sephiroth, the two put back to back. They posed like bad boys, their hands linked together out of habit. They took a million pictures with different poses, Cloud almost screaming in embarrassment when Sephiroth gave him another hickey in one. His hand tried to go down his pants, Cloud making a noise similar to a dog's chew toy. Cloud thought he would die as Sephiroth became more touchy with each photo until the photographer separated them, telling Sephiroth that this was a photo shoot, not a fuckfest.
Cloud turned as red a crayon.
When that ended, Cloud went to find Tifa; Sephiroth in heel since he was done with his photo shoots for the day. He couldn't find her though, Cloud wondering if she left. He passed by the employee bathroom, stopping when he heard a moan.
Well that was fast.
"She'll hitch a ride with Genesis," Sephiroth told him, dragging the eavesdropping Cloud away. They went to see a movie before they went to Cloud's apartment, Sephiroth finishing what he started at the photo shoot. They laid in Cloud's bed naked, both too tired to do anything else.
"I remember when we first met. You wanted to kill me." Cloud chuckled, thinking back to that time. If he had known about the giant teddy bear Sephiroth was, it would have lessened his bad boy vibe.
"You're still an asshole," Cloud told him, Sephiroth grunting but not denying it. Cloud smiled, closing his eyes. He opened his eyes, looking to Sephiroth.
"What was my surprise?" Cloud asked, Sephiroth smirking as he ran a hand through Cloud's hair.
"The photo shoot we did together. I had to bribe the photographer to get you in." Cloud smiled.
Today had been a good day.
