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Cloud stood outside of Tifa's dressing room and sighed in frustration. He was trying to figure out the best way to go about cancelling their engagement. Just because he was cold to others doesn't mean it was always his intention to hurt others, but in this case, there seemed to be no way around it. Should he just flat out tell her that he wanted Sephiroth instead of her or should he lie and tell her that their relationship wasn't working?

"Perhaps I should wait till we get back to the castle… No point in her making a scene in public…"Cloud muttered to himself.

Then again, waiting will only make it harder to tell her...

Cloud rolled his eyes and snorted before knocking on the dressing room door.

"Tifa, we need to-"

When Tifa opened the door, Cloud lost all train of thought at what Tifa was wearing.

Damn…Sephiroth has to wear this kimono in the bedroom...

The kimono was made of shear material that was made to be revealing and just as elegant as a regular kimono. He can already picture Sephiroth wearing it with his hair pinned up with the emerald choker around his neck and a smirk on his face as he motioned for Cloud to come and take him… Cloud shivered in arousal at his mental picture and inwardly cursed when Tifa started to giggle.

"I suppose that this is the kimono to buy if it caused such a positive reaction from you…"

Cloud didn't have the chance to respond to her because she wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned up enough to kiss him. Cloud inwardly groaned as he fought himself from throwing her off of him. If he did, then it would definitely cause more trouble than he was already in, not to mention it would be disrespectful to the owner of the store.

When he heard a gasp, he immediately pulled Tifa off of him and stared in shock at the emerald eyes that stared back at him. Though Sephiroth should be famous for how he kept his emotions from showing, he was wearing them on his face for a split second before he became emotionless. Cloud felt his insides turn cold at being responsible for the hurt he saw in Sephiroth's eyes before it disintegrated.

"Aeris told me to let you know that it was getting dark outside and that everyone is waiting for Tifa to finish shopping for her kimono." Sephiroth said in a tone that made Cloud feel even guiltier than he already did.

"Alright. She should be ready to leave in a few minutes."

Sephiroth nodded before he turned around and walked back to where the others were waiting. Cloud muttered a curse. He hoped that this didn't ruin his chance to ask Sephiroth to be his mate. He'd hate for it to be ruined all because he saw him kissing Tifa.

"Cloud, what's wrong?"

Cloud turned to face Tifa with a serious expression on his face. This couldn't go on any longer…not if he wanted Sephiroth…

"Tifa we need to talk and no this cannot wait…"


Sephiroth stared at his reflection in the pond that was now thawed completely. Though it was very late in the evening, he was able to see his reflection thanks to the full moon.

"I'm such an idiot…" Sephiroth muttered to himself before sighing. He didn't know why he allowed himself to imagine that Cloud may have some feelings for him when it was obvious that all of his feelings belonged to Tifa. It was made clear to him in the back of the store. It was an interesting ride back to the castle. Everyone was quiet and if he looked into it a bit more, it seemed that Tifa was pissed about something, but he wasn't paying her much attention since he was busy scolding himself about how he should feel like a piece of shit for almost trying to come in between a happy couple.

Sephiroth looked up at the moon and sadly chuckled when he remembered all of the times when Zack tried to get him to come outside so that they could look at the moon together and talk. He would refuse every time he asked and now he wished that he would've said yes just one time.

"Since I have nothing better to do…"

Sephiroth sat down on the cool grass and inwardly cursed and made a reminder to wear a thicker kimono next time he came outside at night since it was getting cold. Sephiroth stared at the moon with a smile on his face before whispering loud enough only for him to hear.

"A lot has changed since you went away Zack… I don't know whether it's for the better or worst, but I'll side with better since no one has died. I'm becoming a better person than how I was before and I have the wolves that I'm living with to thank for that. I find myself no longer being shy when I have a conversation with others and having lengthy ones at that. They don't look away from me when I look them in the eye. In fact, I think they respect me in a way since I'm the only full blooded human that's living amongst wolves who was their leader's mate.

And speaking of their leader… I… I wonder if you are ashamed of me for how I'm starting to develop feelings for the one who tore us apart… I don't know when it happened or why it's happening, but… It hurts… It hurts because I don't know if I'm suppose to allow myself to keep feeling this way about him or do I do my best to nip them in the bud. I'm just tired of being alone Zack. Granted I was alone ever since I can remember and I learned how to survive on my own, but it was nice knowing that I had someone who cared about me and someone who loved me, but you were taken away from me so I suppose that means I'm supposed to be by myself…which is why I've decided to leave Midgar when the mating season starts. I don't want to be a burden to anyone and I don't want to cause myself more pain than I need to since Cloud is happily marrying Tifa and I don't want to interfere with that…

Who knows…maybe I'll visit Gongaga just to say I've been there. I know you'll be having a field day when I do…" Sephiroth chuckled at the last part while shaking his head. He gasped when he heard a twig snap and he quickly turned around to find Cloud staring down at him in concern.

"What are you doing out here in the cold this late? You could get sick…"

Sephiroth shrugged his shoulders.

"I felt like getting some fresh air. Is that a problem?"

"No, it's not, but I prefer the next time that you come outside this late that you are with someone. Vincent is still out there somewhere and he could try to come after you in revenge…"

Sephiroth nodded his head before turning back to look up at the moon. He raised a brow when Cloud stepped in front of him and held out his hand.

"What are you doing?"

"Sitting on the forest floor is no way to view the moon. The trees get in the way. Allow me to take you to my favorite place to view the moon when I need some fresh air."

Sephiroth stared at Cloud's hand before sighing and taking his hand in his and letting the wolf lift him up. He raised a brow in confusion when Cloud changed into his wolf form. Sephiroth was about to ask what he was doing, but Cloud beat him to it.

"It's a nice walk to where we are going and since you have problems walking in the forest as is during the day, I don't want you to injure yourself too bad since its dark…" Cloud said with a grin on his face as he lowered his body to the ground. Sephiroth snorted before climbing on to Cloud's back in mock anger, making Cloud chuckle.


Sephiroth had to admit that Cloud was right about the long walk. In some parts of the forest it was so pitch black that he couldn't see his hand when he lifted it in front of him. Though he was clumsy at times, he knew that he probably would trip and fall every chance he got. It amazed him how Cloud figured that out so quickly about him. Maybe Cloud paid attention to him more than he thought he did…

"Here we are…"

Sephiroth gasped when he looked up and saw that they were on a cliff that overlooked the town of Kalm and was big enough for two people to sit on comfortably to look at the night sky.

"Well, you surely have a nice place all to yourself." Sephiroth said as he climbed off of Cloud before he changed back into his human form.

"True, but it could be better…"

"Oh? How so?"

"Having someone to share it with…"

Sephiroth chuckled before sitting down in the grass.

"I take it that Tifa isn't a night watching wolf?"

"I wouldn't know. I never asked." Cloud said as he sat down next to him. If Sephiroth wasn't cold, he would've told Cloud that he was sitting too close to him.

"Maybe you should make a point of asking her. This could be a honeymoon spot…" Sephiroth said slyly with a grin on his face. Cloud raised a brow at him before shaking his head.

"Just because we're wolves doesn't mean we would consider a cliff as a honeymoon spot. Besides, she's not my mate anymore…"

Sephiroth's eyes widened in shock. That would explain why she looked pissed off on the way back home…

"Why? What happened?"

"I… I couldn't let her go on believing that I love her when I don't… It's best that she finds someone who will put her first."

Sephiroth nodded his head in agreement before turning to stare at the moon, ignoring the relief he felt when Cloud told him that he and Tifa weren't together anymore.

"Aeris told me that you found something you liked at a vendor… Why didn't you tell me? I could've gotten it for you."

Sephiroth inwardly growled. He was going to have a very long conversation with the brunette about letting their conversations stay between them.

"I did, but that type of jewelry should be either bought by the person who's going to wear it or given as a gift by someone who loves them, not by a friend. Besides, you were with Tifa at the time and your money should go to your mate."

"Oh, right…"

Sephiroth looked at Cloud out of the corner of his eye and wondered why he appeared to be sad all of a sudden. Certainly he didn't want to buy the choker for him that bad... Sephiroth came out of his thoughts when he heard a wolf howl and looked around frantically. He stopped looking around when he heard Cloud laughing.

"What the hell is so funny?" Sephiroth asked with narrowed eyes.

"You… You're freaking out about a howl."

"And you're not?"

"Why would I be? It's just a father telling his wife that he loves her and should be home in a few days and to tell the his pups that he loves and misses them."

Sephiroth's eyes widened.

"You…can understand howls while in your human form?"

"Mhm…"

"But how? How can you tell what words are what? All I hear is the noise…"

"That's because you're a full-blooded human. My ears are still as sharp as a wolf's and I can break down what words are what by the frequencies. All howls are just messages sent out loud enough for the one you're sending the message to. It doesn't take much to decipher…"

"Oh yeah? Well…what's that wolf saying?" Sephiroth asked as he heard another howl from afar. Cloud listened to it before chuckling.

"That one says that he's feeling alive because he took on a black bear and won and he's going drinking… Country wolves are the funniest howls to listen to. You learn a lot form them."

"Like?" Sephiroth asked with an eyebrow raised.

"What to and what not to make your own whiskey out of, the best way to hunt raccoons, the proper way of making a deer-skinned rug, what routes to take to get you across the mountain side. You know, stuff like that…"

"And let me guess…you follow some of their advice haven't you?"

"What can I say? I'm a country wolf at heart. My mother and father were born in Nibelheim, as was I."

"I thought you were born here."

"Nope. My mother returned to her hometown because she wanted to have me in the same den her mother had her in."

"Would you want your mate to have your pups there, too?"

"I would, but it's not my decision. My mate should have our pups where he or she feels most at peace. I heard it makes the birthing process easier."

Sephiroth nodded his head in understanding before thinking of a place where he would have kids at that made him feel at peace if he was a wolf. He wasn't surprised when no place popped into his mind. If he had to, he would say his spot next to the pond, but that would leave him very vulnerable since it was out in the open. He heard several wolf howls and became concerned when Cloud sighed sadly. He looked at him with an expression that told him to explain.

"That was an older wolf. He said that even though his mate had passed, he was still thankful for the time he had with her and never regret anything in life because it is too short. The other howls you heard was the other wolves agreeing with him."

"Oh…do you have any regrets Cloud?"

Cloud smirked at him.

"We'll see in April…"

Sephiroth raised a brow.

"What does that mean?"

"I said we'll see…"

Sephiroth rolled his eyes before an idea popped into his head.

"Why don't you howl something to them? It would be fun…"

Cloud chuckled.

"What do you want me to say?"

"Sephiroth shrugged his shoulders.

"Anything I guess…"

"Alright…"

Cloud stood up and changed into his wolf form. Sephiroth watched as Cloud stood thinking about what to say before a smile came across his face before he threw his head back and howled. Though Sephiroth thought that howls were pestering, he changed his mind when he heard Cloud's. It was such a soothing sound that he wouldn't mind hearing it again and again. What completely caught him off guard was after Cloud finished howling, the entire forest and beyond began to howl and if Sephiroth knew any better, he would say that the wolves were howling in agreement.

"What did you say?" Sephiroth asked in wonder. Cloud changed back to his human form and looked down at Sephiroth with a smile on his face.

"I said… I am sitting with the most beautiful male that I have ever seen before. I'm the luckiest wolf in the world tonight…"

Sephiroth blushed as he stared up at Cloud in shock as he moved to sit down next to him again. He felt his heart skipping beats when he repeated Cloud's word in his head. It didn't take much to tell that Cloud was telling the truth because he looked at him and saw that he had a small blush across his nose.

"Hn. You should feel lucky that I decided to grace you with my presence."

Cloud stopped blushing and raised a brow at him.

"Well, aren't we a little full of ourselves?"

"You should've known that by now." Sephiroth said playfully, making Cloud laugh. Sephiroth smiled at him before looking down at his hands and sighed.

Mine as well get this over and done with…

"Hey Cloud… What makes you happy?" Sephiroth said in a serious tone. Cloud tilted his head before smiling.

"I Believe I already told you the answer…" Cloud said as he ran his fingers through Sephiroth's bang and pushed it behind his ear.

"Ha! I knew it was hunting! In your face Aeris!" Sephiroth happily yelled and cheered. His cheering went away when he heard Cloud burst into laughs, so much so that he had tears running down his face. Sephiroth folded his arms and pouted as he watched Cloud laugh at him until he regained his composure.

"Genesis was right…you really are blind." Cloud said in between chuckles. Sephiroth gasped before glaring at the blond wolf.

"I AM NOT BLIND YOU BASTARD! I can see just fine!" Sephiroth yelled, making Cloud chuckle even more. A cold breeze blew over them and Sephiroth immediately remembered how cold he was as he began to shiver. His eyes widened when he realized that Cloud wrapped his arms around him and pulled him into his lap. Sephiroth was too tired and too cold to yell at Cloud for doing it. Instead, he buried his head in Cloud's uninjured shoulder and sighed at the warmth radiating from Cloud's body.

"Being part wolf has its perks. You always stay warm in the winter and fall because of our thick fur we have in our wolf forms." Cloud said as he tightened his arms around him to provide him with more heat. Sephiroth smiled as he let out a yawn.

"Thank you for everything tonight, Cloud…" Sephiroth said as he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, feeling safer and warmer than he ever had before…


Cloud smiled as he held the sleeping silverette in his arms. Though he wasn't able to tell Sephiroth that he loved him since he was still wasn't seeing how much he meant to him, he figured that this was as close as he could get to telling him without scaring him off. He looked up at the sky and noticed that it was going to be morning soon by how the navy blue sky turned to a lighter shade of blue with orange hues in it.

"Better get us back before the council sends a team to look for me…" Cloud said to himself as he picked up his sleeping love and carried him back to his castle.

He allowed himself to replay tonight's events and he couldn't stop the small smile form showing on his face. He learned more about the silverette but the most important fact was that Sephiroth was ready to move on and was tired of being alone. Yes, he accidentally stumbled across Sephiroth when he was talking to himself at the pond, but he couldn't stop himself from listening since Sephiroth was speaking like he was confessing. He could relate to Sephiroth being alone because he was growing tired of being by himself too. He hoped that he could be the one to fill the void in Sephiroth's heart enough for them not to feel lonely anymore, but in order for him to do that, Sephiroth had to forgive him first and he wasn't sure if Sephiroth could do that.

Cloud sighed as he walked into his home and up to Sephiroth's room and kicked the doors open enough to where he could get through without waking Sephiroth. He placed Sephiroth in his bed before throwing his bed sheets and comforters over him. He ran his fingers through the silver locks before going into his pocket and pulling out a medium sized gray box with a white bow wrapped around it.

"Hope this opens your eyes enough…" Cloud said as he placed the box on Sephiroth's pillow before leaning down to kiss him on his forehead and walking out of Sephiroth's bedroom, smiling all the way.


Sephiroth sat up when he realized that he was in his bed with the morning sunlight shining through his window.

"Cloud must've carried me back…" Sephiroth muttered to himself with a small smile on his face. He made a mental note to thank Cloud once again for the fun he had last night as he stretched his arms over his head and let out a yawn. When his hand hit something hard on his pillow he looked down and saw a gray box with a white bow sitting on his pillow. With a raised eyebrow, he grabbed the box and slowly slid the bow off of the box, slightly apprehensive about what was inside of it and who left it on his pillow. When he took the lid off of the box, he gasped in shock as he picked up the emerald choker he tried on yesterday.

"Who-"

Sephiroth paused as he noticed a small card that was lying at the bottom of the box. He gently placed the choker on his pillow and flipped the card opened. Sephiroth stared at the card in shock as he repeated the message over and over in his head. There was no denying any of it now… No more excuses he could come up with for how Cloud looked at him when he thought he wasn't watching, the way he acted when he was around, and how he always was happy to see him, and why he no longer wanted to be with Tifa… It all made sense…

For the one I love, Cloud…

"Oh shit…"

He really was blind…

To Be Continued…


A/N: :)

Oh yeah. My apologies for those who are expecting the update for Club Rev! I don't know why it's taking me so long to get the idea out on Word when I have the idea for how I want it to go in my head. But do expect it to be the next story I update, even if that means I won't be updating his for a while!

R&R

-Ktk