((Reno's POV))
The lights are on in the living room. I stood in the doorway for a second, trying to adjust my eyes, before stepping in and looking around. Cloud. He looked petrified, all stiff. I smiled, knowing he was trying to fake sleep. He was never good at that kind of thing. "Cloud. I know you're awake." I knew he'd still try to fake it. I tried again. "Cloud, give it up. Who else could've turned on this light?" His blue eyes opened slowly in defeat. "The beer fairy?" I snorted.
"Lookit you, stop with the liquor. You can't handle it, obviously. Back here again." He stretched, and fell off the couch in the process. Again, cute. I almost flushed, which is not in any way my character. "Ugh. I feel like shit, Reno." I headed over and kneeled by him, nodding slowly.
"Proving my point, I see. C'mon, pull yourself together." My hand rubbed circles on his back. I treasured the contact, even if it made me realize how desperate I was.
"I'm trying. I know you don't want me in here." I rolled my eyes. Typical, Emo Cloud.
"I don't have a problem with you." He groaned, his eyes shutting again.
"You're gonna make me fall back asleep, Reno..." I could barely understand him. He was murmuring into his arm, which was folded under his head as a makeshift pillow. He's adorable. I didn't say anything, because I wouldn't mind him being asleep. It'd just have him around a little longer. "I'm sorry about everything."
I froze. "What?" He yawned, arching into my hand to silently ask me to continue. When I didn't move, he grunted.
"No more?" Like a little kid. Fucking cute!
"If you keep talking, I will." he nodded, and I continued rubbing his back as he talked.
"I mean, about... Y'know, what I'm talking to you about, Reno. What else could it be? I really mean it. Even if it seems like bullshit, and you probably only think I'm saying it cause Teef dumped me..." He lowly muttered, 'Never liked her much anyway', before continuing, "I mean, I understand, if you don't forgive me. I fucked up." My heart had stopped. I was sort of stunned. "What're you trying to say, Cloud?" The blonde sighed. I was pretty sure he was about to fall asleep.
"You think we could...y'know, try again?" My brain shut down for what felt like ages. I stared at him dumbly,
"You mean, like... date again?" He seemed nervous. I can tell because of the way he laughed at that, so different from how he normally does.
"Uhm...Yeah, if you actually wanted to." I tackled him. Prey. Mine. Devour. My arms were wrapped so tightly around his neck, I felt they might be strangling him, but I didn't give a fuck. I'm not letting go.
"I do." I snorted at that, because I felt like soon I'd have to be handing over some ring.
That'd be nice.
His hand ran through my hair, looping around the tie pulling it back and tugging it out. I hated wearing my hair down. I looked like a chick. But it felt nice to have him being the one to (ruin my fucking hair) do that. I snuggled my face into his chest and sighed, resisting the urge to just... bite him. Sounds a little psychotic. But you know the feeling, right? When you see like... a baby kitty? And you want to like... Hug it... Until it dies? Anyway.
In like, ten minutes, I know I'm gonna wake up, and it'll all be fake. Or it'll all be some drunken ramble.
((Tifa's POV))
I can't believe everybody is still awake. 'Cept Barret. He's snoring into a couch cushion. I didn't even touch him in that closet. We were trying to play rock, paper, scissors in there. It was hella funny. (Yes, 'hella'. Barret's got me saying it.) Its Rude's turn. He's barely awake, by the way. Every couple of seconds his eyes shut, and we have to clap in front of his face if he starts swaying forewards. I don't know why, but its always cute when a guy is half asleep.
"Truth?" I snorted and stretched for a second,
"Ever made out with a guy?" He nodded sleepily. I saw Elena tense up, and I smirked. He'd regret saying this all later. "Who was it?"
"That wasn't part of the question." I blinked. He had some sense to him, at least. I bet Reno, though. Reno's made out with like.. Everybody. He is gorgeous. Thats his excuse. Zack yawned, and fell over to the side, into Rude's lap. That sent Rude falling backwards, his head landing on the couch cushion Barret was using for a pillow. Zack nuzzled his face into Rude's thigh, and Rude grunted and folded his arms over his stomach loosely.
"Aww." I smiled at Elena, who had her Chesire Cat grin on. It meant a plot had formed in that dark, dark mind of hers.
"I'mma get my camera." She ran outside. I yawned, leaning back against my couch. She'll be back in a few minutes. I prolly won't last.
((Sephiroth's POV))
I'm half awake. In that wierd stage between asleep and conscious. Was that ocean waves I hear? My eyes fluttered, and I stretched, feeling my back crack, hearing it too. I sat up. No, not ocean waves. Somebody was in the shower. I snorted at that. Somebody? Vincent was. Who else could it be? But all the sudden I flushed for the same reason. Vincent was. Now awake, I frowned and shook my head rapidly. I am not, I repeat not, going to pervert Vincent. I hugged the soft blanket close to me before letting it fall back sloppily onto the bed, glancing at the alarm clock. 3:34 AM. I shrugged and got up, but froze. WHAT? I snapped back to confirm it - Yup. On a Saturday, Vincent had gotten up at three in the morning. To take a shower. And more importantly: I had woken up at the three in the morning. Feeling like I'd been sleeping for days. (insert delusionally happy smiley face here)
God, thats a great bed.
Yawning silently, I stumbled out the room, moving to head downstairs, but froze. The door to the bathroom was wide open. And there was Vincent. The glass doors had fogged up slightly, but I could still see him. And those amazing abs. He doesn't look like the type who works out. But he must. His skin was flushed, probably from the water, and his hair was damp, sticking to his skin. I blushed. He looked good. He was leaning against the wall opposite the doors, his eyes shut, giving me this amazing view of him. Unconsciously, my eyes wandered down, down and --- oh, my. Regaining my senses, I bolted downstairs, silently pouncing on the couch and burying my face into the cushion. Electricity had knotted in my gut, I could feel it. I stared downwards and paled. Oh god. No amount of disgusting thoughts will get rid of that.
((Elena's POV))
Oh god. This would be hilarious. I grabbed my purse and ran back to Tifa's place, not suprised to see she had fallen asleep too. What time was it? Like, three? Four? I set my purse down on the couch and pulled out my camera. I set that down too. I had to move them around a bit. First I went to Barret. His head was lazily back, his hands at his sides. I snuck up next to him, moving one of his hands on his thigh, the other on his chest. He stirred, and sat up. Oops.
"Girl, what're you doing?" It was a whisper. Thats good, his normal voice would've woken everyone. I nudged my head towards Rude and Zack. I saw him fight a smile. Yeah, I'm hilarious. "'M not gonna say nothin', just keep me outta it." I nodded, and he scooted around me, plopping on the couch, most likely crushing my purse. Oh, well. I moved to Zack, and nudged his face more into Rude's lap, turning it so he was basically nuzzling Rude's crotch. Then, I tilted Rude's head back further, and moved one of hands into Zack's hair. I stepped back, held up my camera, and click! I burst into hysterics. Oh god. I'm a genius!
((Vincent's POV))
Why's it so hot? I stretched sleepily, and fell down. Down? I blinked stupidly, realizing I'd fallen asleep in the shower. I rubbed the developing bruise on my knees, as if it would make them go away. Ow. I sighed and hit off the water, falling to the side sleepily. I could just sleep here. Sure, I'd have unbelievable bad back pain later, and I'd likely catch a cold from being wet, but hell... Then something hit me. Sephiroth was still here. I flung up, and stared out the door... and saw right into my own bedroom, the door wide open. I winced. There was no way he didn't see me. Grabbing a towel, I awkwardly dried myself off and mussed my hair, before jumping into the clothes I had on before I showered. Yeah, maybe it eliminates the purpose of a shower... But oh, well. I dragged myself downstairs and froze at the bottom of the stairway.
He was like...unconscious, on my couch, or something. Not moving, for sure. Frowning, I walked over and put two fingers on the side of his neck, under his jaw. B-bmp. B-bmp...BmpBmp... I frowned. Heart problems? I shook him lightly. Nothing. Clicking my teeth, I gave him a not-so-light shake. He rolled off the couch. A set of green eyes stared up at me.
"Jerk, what was that for?"
"What are you doing down here at five in the morning?' His eyes narrowed. He looks catty. For some reason, I had this urge to bend over and muss his hair. I fought it.
"What were you doing in the shower at four in the morning?" We both winced. His face got red and he stammered out something about, 'not looking' and, 'he just heard the water'. I didn't buy it. My eyes trailed down, and now it was my turn to blush.
"No, man, I think you looked." He squeaked, and froze. I had sympathy at that moment - I knew how that felt. Where your brain shuts down and then all the sudden goes crazy, and you're trying to find an answer too quickly,
"I gotta go." I frowned. He scrambled up and bolted out my house, frantically heading across the street to his own. I plopped down on the couch, one eyebrow raising on its own. Wonder what THAT was about.
Bre: I know, ducky. Sorry. I'm getting there. :D Thanks for reading, and reviewing. :3
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