Hello everyone! I decided to make a fun chapter, hopefully one that makes you chuckle a few times; or at least that is my intention. Please let me know if you enjoy the way Tifa and Reno act. It is very important to me that the characters are believable. Again thanks to all who have taken time to review. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Final Fantasy VII and it's Compilation


Two days, that was all it had been since the night Tifa was introduced to Jenova's Hope and fought along side Reno the red headed Turk. As Tifa put together her turkey sandwich her mind wandered to what Reno's diet was like. She assumed it was mostly a daily dose of alcohol, smokes, and woman. And that would certainly explain why he was so lanky. She laughed in spite of herself when she pictured Reno's wardrobe. His Turk suit whether navy blue or black was always unbuttoned, untucked, and wrinkled. His shoes dingy and dirty to finish out his ensemble. And while his look may be disheveled somewhat, his style complimented him, he made the look work. Oh damn, Tifa thought, here I go again thinking about Reno. She began to blush when she started to remember her dream of him the night before. It had been quite detailed and intense. She shook her head and swiftly took a bite of her sandwich which was very yummy but sadly did not satisfy the kind of hunger she was having at the moment.

"Damn it" she said out loud. It wasn't like it was her fault that he had looked so good fighting, and that head butt he had given Cloud...heat suddenly consumed her face, completely flushed as more images from last night's dream came into her head. She felt so embarrassed even though no one was else was there. Gawd was she going to have to take a cold shower? She frantically looked around to get her thoughts elsewhere. She grabbed a washcloth from under the sink and began to put it under the faucet. She would do a little more work on the counter and the tables, that should help. But the next moment she heard someone coming through the door. Oh man, she had forgotten to re-lock it after she swept outside. "Business hours are from 4pm-2am tonight, come back then, Tifa said tersely.

"Oh come on Lockhart don't make me wait until 4, I missed you." Now Tifa's humiliation felt complete as Reno walked into her bar, smiling from ear to ear, his aqua eyes sparkling. " I was hoping you would be looking out the window anticipating my return."

For a moment Tifa contemplated just grabbing him and bringing him into a toe curling kiss, half to wipe that smug look off his face; half because she has been wanting to kiss him for a long while now and she knew he would never expect it.

"Hey Reno."

You are such a wuss, she thought to herself, why can you never act on impulse? She violently twisted the rag in her hand.

"Glad you stopped by, I've been looking forward to finishing our conversation from the other night especially with all that's happened."

Reno smoothly came up next to her his back on the counter as he leaned his head so it was only inches from her face. "So you have been anticipating my return."

The look he was giving Tifa was painfully seductive, Tifa could feel her knees getting weaker as he stared. Did he know the effect he had on her? He was so experienced when it came to women, he must know. But if he knew why didn't he make a move?

"I would be so turned on if I didn't know your anticipation was for what I know instead of my body." Reno tone switched to light hearted and flirty.

Say something seductive or witty, Tifa's mind was screaming. Instead she just gave a weak smile. Nice job, way to be in the moment, she silently told herself.

Reno put on an over dramatic pout. "Ya know, you may be my only blemish."

This strange statement helped to get Tifa back to actually being able to speak. "What? I don't understand."

"Here you are the sexiest girl in Edge, no probably the world and you are completely immune to my charms. It is a real blow to the old ego ya know."

Tifa was flabbergasted at his statement but tried not to show how much his sexiest woman comment effected her. "What are you rambling on about?"

"I'm serious yo, most woman at the least find me charming, but not you, all I get from you is annoyance or tolerance." Reno smiled really big. "I don't know whether to be impressed or insulted."

Tifa couldn't help by beam with pride, he hadn't been joking, he really did find her sexy. And on top of that she had managed to keep him from having any ideas about how she felt about him. Though she wasn't sure how she felt about that one. Was she really that closed off with her emotions?

"Well this is interesting news, so what's my prize for being able to bring you down temporarily from your pedestal?

"Well Miss Lockhart, your prize is me." He let out a chuckle when he saw how tense Tifa became.

"Easy Lockhart I'm not delusional, I meant that you get to use me as your servant for a month in whatever way you see fit."

"Is that right?" Tifa was beginning to relax now though her insides were doing a sort of dance as ideas of how Reno could serve her kept popping in her head.

"Yes ma'am after this Rude disappearance and Jenova's Hope is dealt with and solved, I am all yours." Reno's seductive tone was back.

"So if you want me to clean the bar every night until it shines, I'm your man. Or if you would prefer me to cook you fabulous meals every evening, just say the word."

Tifa's eyebrows went up at the mention of him cooking.

"Hey I happen to be quite a good cook." He let out a cocky smirk, "What can I say my hands are very talented."

Tifa rolled her eyes as she smiled. "All this because I have shown resistance to your charms?"

"Well it would take some sacrifice from you because for me to give you my services would mean you would have to deal with me for a month straight. "

"Oh man that is true, makes it hard to decide." Tifa teased.

"Did I mention massages after a hard days work, kept completely professional unless you say otherwise?" Reno was making his way over to the liquor now.

"And what you hope is that by the end of all this I will find you at least slightly charming."

Reno was pouring a glass of whisky, "Yeah something like that."

"Well then, I accept." Tifa used a much of a mock professional tone. Then noticing that Reno wasn't paying attention she quietly and strategically maneuvered herself up next to him so her lips would be right by his ear as she seductively whispered,

"Persuade me."

Reno jolted and spit out his whisky. "Holy shit Lockhart!"

Tifa was laughing so hard she was bent over clutching her stomach.

"This is going to be a lot of fun." Reno chuckled as is continued to try to catch his breath.