True to my words, here's the next chapter lol.
Thanks for the reviews and hits on the last one. It's appreciated as always smiley face
Double digits...I've sorta thrown my orginal plan out of the window lol but it's for the better.
Enjoy.

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Chapter 10

Cloud awoke to something unexpected. Yuffie had shifted around in her sleep and had rolled so close to him that her lips were almost touching his. Cloud blinked, before jerking backwards, wishing to put as much space between them as possible. He hadn't realised that he, unlike the Wutaian heiress, hadn't moved in his sleep and therefore, he sent himself rolling over the edge of the bed. He yelped in surprise as he crashed to the floor, taking the majority of the covers with him. Yuffie was woken from her sleep by the uncharacteristic noise Cloud made. She opened one of her eyes and peered over the edge of the bed to see what he was doing. As soon as she saw him lying there, a smirk appeared on her face.

"One point to me I think," She stated and Cloud glared at her, "I knew you'd give in and sleep on the floor."

"That's not what happened," Cloud replied through gritted teeth and Yuffie cocked an eyebrow in an unconvinced fashion.

"Suuuuure," She stated, before rolling to face the other direction. She sprawled herself out with a grin on her face and her eyes closed, "Well, I slept like a log!"

"I noticed," Cloud grumbled as he got to his feet. Yuffie flicked an eye open and grinned at him. Cloud threw the covers over her face, causing her to yelp in surprise. She tried to pull them off her but Cloud grabbed hold of them.

"Cloud!" She exclaimed, but it was muffled due to the covers. Cloud just laughed at her as her arms started flailing around, trying to hit him. After a few moments he let go and Yuffie yanked the covers off her; a scowl lined her face. Cloud just smirked at her.

"I think it's even now," He stated but her scowl didn't disappear.

"I hate you,"

"Good," Yuffie continued to glare at him but Cloud turned away from her. Yuffie watched him as he grabbed his bag with the smirk still playing on his face.

"God, he thinks he's so good…" She thought, still scowling, "Well, if it's a fight he wants, it's a fight he's gonna get."

"I'm gonna go downstairs to pay for the room," He stated without looking at her, "Get changed and then come and meet me." Yuffie mock saluted while his back was turned.

"Yes sir," She replied sarcastically. Cloud ignored her and opened the door before disappearing off down the corridor. Yuffie glowered at the door as it closed but then hauled herself to her feet.

"Who does he think he is anyway," She mumbled to herself as she pulled out a clean top from the bag Cloud had left behind, "Just because he's older than me and my father's making look after me." She took her pyjama top off and pulled the clean one over her head.

"I mean, I didn't even agree to this anyway," She continued talking to herself as she pulled out a pair of shorts, "I don't need anyone to watch over me all the time. I've practically been taking care of myself ever since I was born anyway."

"And so what if he can fight well," She threw her pyjamas back in the bag and zipped it up with more force then she intended, "So what if he has a stupidly massive sword or stupid gravity defying hair or weirdly cool eyes, he's still a jerk." Yuffie threw the bag over her shoulder but paused suddenly.

"Wait, did I just say he had cool eyes?" She shook her head, "No, there not cool…there just weird." She glanced around the room to make sure they hadn't forgotten anything before pushing the door open and making her way along the corridor.

As Yuffie made her way downstairs, she noticed Cloud stood to one side with phone against his ear. He looked strangely uncomfortable for some reason. Yuffie's curiosity got the better of her. She slowed down in her step so she could listen in on the conversation he was having.

"I know I'm not really in the position to ask favours from you," His voice was low; Yuffie had to strain her ears to hear him, "But I promise it won't be for long." There was a slight pause.

"But I feel kinda bad about-" It seemed the person down the phone cut him off mid sentence. Cloud's expression was unreadable from where Yuffie stood. After a few moments, Cloud spoke again.

"Thanks…I really appreciate this," There was another short pause and Yuffie saw a faint smile line Cloud's face, "Alright, I'll see you soon." He put his phone back in his pocket and stared at the wall for a few more moments, seemingly lost in thought. Yuffie took a few more steps closer to him and he turned around.

"You ready?" He asked and Yuffie nodded her head in response, "Alright, let's get going." He began to make his way towards the door and Yuffie ambled after him. When they reached outside Yuffie noticed the absence on his bike and frowned slightly.

"Where's your pride and joy?" She asked casually and Cloud turned to look at her.

"I'm leaving it here," He answered, much to her surprised. He noticed her expression and continued, "I'm concerned about them following bike tracks. I don't want to do anything that will lead them to us." He turned around to continue walking but Yuffie lingered for a minute.

"Or that'll lead them to your friend right?" She asked and Cloud glanced over his shoulder before nodding his head.

"Plus, I don't wanna have to put up with you barfing everywhere," Yuffie's expression dropped into another scowl.

"Jerk," Cloud just smirked at her before he continued on his way.

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Yuffie didn't know what was worse - putting up with her travel sickness or trekking up what felt like some bloody mountain. Cloud may be some kind of walking machine but Yuffie wasn't used to this at all. And she managed to complain for most of the day, which irritated Cloud to no end.

"I don't care if you're too unfit, just stop bugging me," He snapped at one point and Yuffie puffed her cheeks out.

"I'm not unfit," She protested, "I'm just delicate." Cloud scoffed at her words and Yuffie hurled a stone at him. It hit him directly on the back of the head and he turned around to glare at her.

"Fine, we'll take a break," He grumbled as he rubbed the spot where the stone had struck him. Yuffie smiled sweetly at him before flopping down, rather ungracefully, on the floor. Cloud sat down a on a rock and watched as Yuffie sprawled herself out on the grass. Silence fell over them, which Cloud was thankful for. He didn't know if he could put up with anymore of her complaining. His mind started wandering and Yuffie began pulling up bits of grass. After a few more moments she sighed.

"Cloud," Cloud glanced at her, "I'm bored."

"What?" He said before he could stop himself.

"I'm bored," She repeated.

"You just said you wanted to take a break," Cloud stated, "So that's what we're doing."

"Yeah, but sitting around is boring," She replied and Cloud frowned.

"Well what else are you gonna do?" He asked and Yuffie grinned at him. Cloud blinked; he didn't like that grin that appeared on her face.

"I want you to train with me," He couldn't stop the slightly humoured smile that grew on his face.

"You're not serious are you?" He asked and Yuffie nodded her head.

"Of course I am," She replied, "I haven't trained in a few days and I feel kinda rusty. I just wanna make sure I'm not loosing my touch."

"No, you're just loosing your mind instead," Cloud retorted and she scowled.

"Come on Cloud, it's gives us something to do,"

"No way Yuffie," Cloud stated. If he hit her with his sword he'd send her flying. As much as he'd love to lower her ego, he didn't want to hurt her. Yuffie pouted at his words.

"Not even fist fighting?" She asked and he glanced at her, "Please Cloud…I promise to go easy on you." Cloud folded his arms and said nothing for a few moments.

"Will it shut you up?" He asked and she nodded, "If I win, you promise not to utter another word all night?" Yuffie nodded her head again.
"And if I win, you'll have to carry me until we get to your friend's house," She replied and Cloud glanced at her. She looked back at him expectantly, "Well…?"

"Fine," He replied and Yuffie grinned before jumping to her feet. Cloud also got to his, though a lot slower than Yuffie did. He put his sword to one side before walking over to her.

"First one to the ground looses," Yuffie told him and he rolled his eyes.

"Whatever," No sooner had the words left his mouth, Yuffie swung at him. Her fist collided with his jaw and he stumbled. He hadn't expected that attack, nor had he realized how strong she actually was. Yuffie grinned as she saw the surprised expression.

"Yeah, I can pack a punch," She stated. Cloud glanced at her for a moment, before blocking another punch she sent at him. She aimed a few more at him but Cloud managed to block most of them. One hit his shoulder and another on the left hand side of his chest.

"Aww come on," Yuffie mocked as she sent another blow into his stomach, "At least try to fight back." Cloud blocked two more punches but said nothing.

"How are you gonna win if you don't even try to hit me?" She asked, jabbing his side. She sent a punch for his jaw again but, unexpectedly, he caught hold of her arm. She didn't get chance to register what had happened as Cloud forced her arm upwards and grabbed hold of her leg. Before she knew what was going on, she found herself flat on her back with Cloud looking over her. She blinked in surprise but whether it was from the surprise of being beaten or the surprise at how close his face was to hers, she didn't know. She found herself gazing into his shinning blue eyes. They weren't weird at all; they were fascinating. Cloud looked just as startled as she was as he stared back at her. It felt like seconds were ticking away inside her head and Yuffie found her eyes closing of their own accord. She leaned forwards without even noticing that she was doing it. There was only one intention and it seemed to cloud the rest of her mind.

"That's how I'm gonna win without hitting you," Cloud's voice floated to her ears and her eyes sprung open. He was stood by the rock he'd been sat on and throwing his bag over his shoulder. She frowned; since when had he moved? Cloud glanced over to look at her.

"But I-" She began, her expression was one of confusion. Cloud cut her off before she could finish.

"Remember the terms, Yuffie," He stated, before placing his finger over his lips to remind her. Yuffie blinked at him. She was still trying to figure out what just happened but Cloud had already started on his way again. She scrambled to her feet and snatched her bag up from the floor before jogging after him.

"What the heck is wrong with me?"

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Well...that's all I'm gonna say.
Just wait until someone else joins in the equation...I've got some good ideas for this one lol.
Let me know what you think, as you're thoughts and ideas are always welcome :)

I'll update soon...