Chapter 6
Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tseng stared stunned at Reno. The man had just told him that he had been a whore his entire life. What the hell was he supposed to say?
"All these years, you said you went home." Tseng whispered.
"I did. This was my home." Reno said softly.
"Where are your parents?" Tseng questioned.
"I visited them earlier."
"Why didn't they stop what happened to you?" Tseng asked incredulously.
"They're dead. I visit their grave every year."
"Your siblings?" Tseng asked.
"All of the Corneo children are my siblings."
"If it is so hard to get out, how did you do it?"
"Shinra hired me after I unintentionally killed a guy that was supposed to be a Turk hit. They paid off my debt as payment then offered me a job."
"Why didn't you just save up and pay Corneo to let the kids off for the night?"
"I tried, he would take my money then make the kids work regardless."
Tseng opened and shut his mouth. All he could do was look at Reno. The beautiful man before him was looking at his feet, showing the most embarrassment he had ever shown.
"Why didn't you tell us?" Tseng asked.
Reno looked away from his feet and into a distant corner of the room. He was silent for a moment then he looked at Tseng.
"You people are all that I have, the only people whose opinion matters to me. Think about it, how would you tell your family that you're a whore?" Reno said.
Tseng was taken aback. He had never thought of his team like that, but now he could see it. They lived together, they ate together, and they cared for each other when illness struck. They laughed, cried, and would die all likelihood together. They were a family.
Tseng looked into Reno's eyes, letting that gorgeous green wash over him.
"We would have never thought any less of you, Reno." Tseng said.
Reno blushed, "I am sorry I never told you."
"I am sorry you had to live through it alone."
Reno smiled and stood. Reaching out he gave his boss a hug and Tseng returned it.
"Come on, let's go meet your family, Reno."
Reno smiled and reached over for his clothing.
"By the way Tseng, how did you get clearance to come back here?"
"Let's just say we owe Rufus a large favor."
Reno smiled, "Merry Christmas, Tseng."
"Merry Christmas, Reno."
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And finished by June (cheers and waves flag) Yea…if you don't care for the ending, or think there should be more let me know. Not saying it will change much, but I might have more to add. I am just happy that the damn thing could be considered over, and before the year is up!
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