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"Wait, Cloud!"
Cloud didn't slow his pace as Raine ran after him. His fists were tightly clenched and he didn't bother to look back until he heard Raine curse loudly. He glanced back and saw that Raine was dressed in her gown and that one of her high heeled shoes had broken. Raine was taking off her shoes and she rubbed her arms as she headed towards Cloud. Gritting his teeth to bite back back a sigh, Cloud walked over to Raine and swept her up in his arms. She squeaked and pushed against him.
"Wait, Cloud, put me down! I can walk, my shoes just broke. Cloud!"
Cloud couldn't help but glance look at Raine's embarrassed expression. She covered her face with her hands and Cloud chuckled softly.
"You don't have to be so stiff. Tell me where you live. I'll take you home."
Raine peeked up at Cloud from behind her fingers.
"Does that mean you're not mad at me anymore?"
Cloud frowned and Raine averted her gaze; he probably hadn't forgiven her yet. Despite his mood, Cloud felt his will cracking when Raine leaned against his chest.
Raine lived in a cozy one-bedroom apartment not far from Seventh Heaven. Cloud glanced around the living room as Raine went to her room to shower and change. The apartment was simply decorated and a fresh pot of coffee was brewing in the kitchen. The earthy smell of the coffee was unusually soothing.
"Sorry for the wait. I think the coffee is ready now."
Cloud gulped when Raine appeared from her room and went into the kitchen. Her damp hair was clinging to her bare shoulders and her tank top nicely accentuated her curves while her shorts made her legs seem long and smooth. Her outfit reminded Cloud of the days when Tifa wore similar clothing but Tifa never piqued his interest like Raine did.
Raine brought over two cups of coffee and she also brought over a small pitcher of creamer and milk and she brought over a bowl of sugar cubes along with two she small coffee spoons.
"Did you want anything to eat?"
"I'm fine."
Cloud and Raine sat in awkward silence as they sipped their coffee. Raine crossed her legs and cleared her throat.
"Reno-"
"You don't have to explain yourself."
"We didn't do anything!"
"I suppose that explains why you were dressed the way you were."
"Why are you so upset?"
Cloud dodged dodged the question,
"I should've guessed why Reno wanted to do such a bet. I'm sorry for kissing you. It was a mistake."
Raine was stung by Cloud's words. She set her coffee down on the table and brought her knees to her chest.
"You can apologize if you want, but I won't. I...liked kissing you. I don't know if you felt it, too, but it felt...right."
Cloud glanced at Raine from the corner of his eye; she was staring at him expectantly. Cloud set down his coffee and turned to face her,
"You really didn't do anything with Reno?"
"What do you think?"
Cloud reluctantly shook his head. Raine giggled and poked Cloud's leg with her foot. Meeting her eyes, Cloud's blood tingled when he saw the smug look on her face.
Raine gasped when Cloud grabbed grabbed her ankle and pulled her towards him. Raine blushed furiously; her tank top was rolling up and Cloud was fitting himself in between her legs as he hovered over her.
"Wha-"
"Just making sure you didn't kiss that Turk."
Raine opened her mouth to protest but her words died on her lips when Cloud silenced her with a passionate kiss.
