So here is a quick little chapter. Hopefully you all won't find it bland or end up disappointed with where Tifa and Reno end up. Things will pick up again soon as far as major plot and action are concerned but in the mean time I hope you are enjoying a little bit of lighter fluff between Reno and Tifa. Oh and there is once again a little more thoughts on Reno about women, I do have my reasons for writing his attitude this way, so hang in there all will be revealed in do time. Okay, enough chatting from me, I hope you enjoy this chapter. And as always feedback is appreciated! Take care!

Disclaimer: Square Enix owns the FFVII Compilation, I am just placing their great characters in my story. :)

Giddiness. If Tifa was not being pulled by Reno along the streets of Costa Del Sol she would have stopped abruptly at the revelation of the emotion she was feeling.

When was the last time I felt like this...felt giddy.

Tifa was having such a good time. She knew she shouldn't be so happy, not with all the trouble that was going on around her. But she couldn't help it, Reno brought out so many parts of herself she thought were dead...or maybe didn't exist. Who knew she could be so...silly.

Damn there was those butterflies in her stomach again, how was it that Reno made her feel like a schoolgirl with a huge crush on the popular guy of the school that was unattainable?

She hadn't been able to stop grinning since the two of them had left the beach. As she continued to allow Reno to lead her wherever they were going her thoughts and eyes fell to how Reno was holding her hand. It was stupid to be so caught up in something so small, something he probably didn't think twice about; but for her she loved how he had intertwined his fingers with hers instead of just wrapping his whole hand around hers. Simply put it was more intimate, more secure; and for a few moments she allowed herself to imagine how wonderful it would be to be holding his hand like this again...later. To be actually with Reno and just be walking somewhere together, hands intertwined because it was what a happy couple would do. But then the sting came again, that annoying voice of reality. Reno doesn't have girlfriends stupid, you have lost it; your dreaming about being his girlfriend? Tifa briefly shut her eyes, forcing herself to stop beating herself up, for once she was going to try to just enjoy herself and live in the moment.

She put up a slight resistance by squeezing his hand and slowing down. Reno turned abruptly, noticing the resistance.

"You know you have been guiding me along for quite a little bit here, can I at least have a hint on where you are taking me?"

There was distinct flirtation in her voice, and a twinkle in her eye; much to the relief or Reno who for a brief moment thought that she had grown tired of his little games.

He squeezed her hand, he hated to admit it but he really enjoyed holding her hand. He couldn't remember the last time her had held hands with a woman in this way. The only time he ever had his hands in another woman's was if it happened during sex and normally that was a little too loving for his taste. Just another one of Reno's many rules when it came to sleeping with a woman. He never made love...he could pleasure woman in ways most of them wouldn't have even been able to come up with fantasies and he could even be slightly romantic if that was the way to get them in the mood; but every time it was simply sex, fun and amazing...but sex. He had told a few of his conquests that when they had pleaded with him to make love to them. Every time he would set the record straight..."I'm here to fuck you, not love you. If you want someone to make love to you go back to your husband/boyfriend/find a boyfriend." Love was not something Reno wanted anything to do with.

"Anticipation..even a little frustration helps to make the surprise that much sweeter." His tone was extremely seductive.

"That's true, but you have to admit sometimes it is just as good or better to just take what you want when you want it. That can be invigorating."

Reno's eyebrows went up and he winked at Tifa in appreciation of her suggestive response. It's not that they hadn't flirted before but there was a look in her eyes he had not seen before and it was turning him on big time. Don't even think about it, say it with me, this is Tifa Lockheart... you try to get her in bed and she will put you in the hospital.

Thanks to his inner monologue he didn't act on his instinct to pull her to him and kiss her, he instead forced himself to turn around and continue on to his destination. After a few more minutes of walking Tifa noticed that her hair and clothes had stopped dripping and when Reno finally stopped she was grateful for it because she was standing outside a store that harbored some of the prettiest clothing she had ever seen. She slowly walked into the store with Reno trying to keep her mouth from gaping open as she looked around. Reno just smiled watching her as she looked around in awe. Neither one had even noticed that they were still holding hands.

Tifa slowly tried to take in all the lovely colors and fabrics, there were so many beautiful dresses, skirts, and blouses. She wasn't a real girly girl when it comes to shopping or clothes but deep down she did wish she owned one amazing article of clothing that would make most men turn their heads and women turn slightly green with envy.

"May I help you?" Tifa was drawn away from the clothes thanks to a timid voice from a young girl.

At that moment Reno and Tifa realized they were still holding hands and quickly and sheepishly broke apart. Reno quickly responded to the young clerk.

"Yes, my girlfriend and I have a very special evening planned at the Paradise Club tonight, do you think you could help her find something to wear?"

Tifa's eyes got wide as she was beginning to realize what was going on. Reno turned back to her with a big smile.

"Choose whatever you like, it's on me."

Tifa broke into an excited smile, this was going to be a lot of fun.

"Well Reno you were right, I'm not disappointed at all."

And with that she went of the the young lady to find the perfect outfit. As for Reno, he took the opportunity to slip out, he had one more errand he had to do.