A few weeks before New Years, me and Cloud got ready for a party in the city, I wore a tight black dress with dressy black heals. My hair was down and I had some eye-liner and mascara on. I look over and see Cloud looking at himself in the mirror as he adjusted his blue tie to his black tux. I smile and walk over to him
"You look handsome." I said as I hugged his arm. He looks at me and smiles.
"And you also look amazing…" he said, he hugged my waist and kissed my lips. I sigh.
" Must we really go to this party?" I asked. He nods.
" Rufus may seem rude and mean, but he means well. Plus he invited me, what would others say if I didn't go?" he said, I arch an eye brow.
"And why should you care what others think of you?" I said.
"I don't! But I rather not start rumors or be rude." he said, I sigh again.
" Just for an hour, and then we leave! Promise?" I said and he nods as he chuckles.
"Let's get going, our driver is waiting." he said as he took me by the arm and lead me down stairs.
The drive wasn't short, but it wasn't long either! Once we were dropped off at a fancy hotel, we go in and through the lobby. We go into an elevator and get to 19th floor. The place was beautiful, it had classic music playing, waiters serving wine or Champaign, people danced to the music as others talked in the side, there were windows in the left side of the room, they were really big with red curtains and had an amazing view of outside. I took a deep breath.
"Relax, one hour, just like I promised." he said, I smile and lie my head agents his shoulder.
"Cloud! I'm glad you could make it!" said a male voice.
Both me and Cloud look over and see Rufus Shin-ra walk towards us. He wore a white tux with a black tie, and black elegant shows. He shakes Cloud's hand and direct his gaze at me.
"You must be Lightning!-- I've heard wonders from Cloud!" he said as he took my hand and kissed it. I pull it away and pretend to scratch my neck.
"That's nice." I said. He smirked. And looks at Cloud.
"Please enjoy the party! I'll be around if you need anything" he said, both me and Cloud, Cloud nod. Rufus leaves.
"Now that he's gone, let's just enjoy ourselves.' said Cloud. I sigh.
"Why do I get the feeling it's going to be a long night!" I said, mostly to myself. He chuckles.
"Like I said, just one hour and we can go home… Where we can do something I know you'll like…" he purred and he pull me in a tight embrace and smirked at me. I chuckle.
"I like the sound of that" I purred back and kiss his lips gently.
"in the mean time, let's just enjoy ourselves…" he said sweetly, he took my hand and pulled me lightly to the dance floor.
"Cloud, I cant dance…" I said as my cheeks flush lightly. He chuckles, and held me in a very close embrace, he took my hand in a dance position and we slowly stepped to the melody of the soft and slow music. I smiled and laid my head agents his chest and took in his sent. He laid his chin agents the top of my head.
"I love you…" he said low. I look up and he looked down at me. He leans slowly and kissed my lips lightly.
"I love you too…" I whispered close to his lips as he pulls away. He smiles and brushed his cheek lightly agents mine. My heart started to beat fast, my mind turned to mush and I melted in his arms. I've never felt this way for anyone… Only he was capable of turning me soft and at times lost. I will never let him go, I want to e with him until I die and if possible for all eternity… I feel like reality has chartered, and that I'm in my own world were nothing could possibly go wrong. I'm deeply and strongly in love with Cloud Strife.
After the song ended, we headed towards the window and looked at the view. Cloud held me by the waist from behind and laid his chin agents my shoulder.
"Cloud!" I heard a male voice shout. We both look over, a man with black raven hair, sky blue eyes, a 'x' shaped scar on his left cheek, he wore a tux with a red tie, he had a woman beside, she had light green eyes, long light-brown hair, she wore pink bow on the back of her hair as her hair was loose, and she wore a pink dress with some cleavage and with elegant heals.
"Zack, I'm happy to see you here!" said Cloud. The man that responded to the name 'Zack' smiles. "It's nice to see you as well Aerith, you look lovely." he added. The woman smiled too.
" And who is this young woman?" she asked.
"This is Lightning, she's my date and…" he blushed. She giggles.
"What ever happen to Tifa?" Zack asked. I roll my eyes and Cloud cleared his throat. "I see. Well Lightning, it's nice to meet you, my name is Zack, and this is my wife, Aerith." he said. I smile politely.
"It's nice to meet you both." I said.
"How long have you guys known each other?" asked Aerith.
"About a month and a half, but it seems much more than that…" said Cloud.
"That's good to hear. I'm glad your finally in a good relationship Cloud!" said Zack, Cloud's cheeks flush in embarrassment.
"So, how's the flower shop Aerith?" asked Cloud as he tried to changed the subject.
"Very well! I'm arranging some roses for a wedding for this week end. I hope the bride likes them when she see's them tomorrow!" she said.
"Your flowers make everyone smile Aerith, you know that!" said Zack as her puts and arm around her.
"We should get going, come by sometime Zack!' said Cloud, Zack nods.
"Will do!" he said.
We said our good byes and headed towards the exit. Cloud bumped into a man and turned to look at him.
'Oh, I'm so--" the man turned towards Cloud and held a gun at his face. I froze and held Cloud closer. I hear shouting and panicking.
"Where is Rufus Shin-ra? That bastard is going to pay for what he did!" said the man that held the gun.
"I don't know where he is… Please, just put the gun dow--"
"Don't give me that bull shit!" the man yelled.
"I'm right here!" shouted Rufus. The man turned to him and loaded the gun. Cloud grabs the man's hand and pulled it down, I hear three gun shots and I screamed Cloud's name on the top of my lungs. That's when people started to run towards the exit and security came running I, they pulled me back and away from Cloud, I yelled louder and struggle to get free and run towards Cloud. Tears formed in my eyes as I yelled more and louder. I was able to be released for a split minute that when I fell and both my heals broke from my shoes. I was then pulled again in a tight hold and pulled towards the exit.
I was then pulled to the lobby and forced to be seated in one of the sofas.
"What's going to happen to Cloud! Is he alright!" I yelled.
"maim, please clam down, we called the police and an ambulance, they're on they're way!" said one of the guards.
"Where's Cloud, please tell me he's alright!" I yelled as I let out a sod.
"We're trying our best to help him with his wounds--"
"What wounds, he's hurt, take me to him! Please!" I yelled louder.
As time passed, my heart felt like it was falling into a black pit of agony and despair. My tears did nothing but make me look weak, I was broken.
…I was defenseless and unable to do anything yet again…