Recover
I waited just outside of Tifa's bar for Omen and Nevina. Cid had the Shera II suspended in the air outside and waiting for Shelke and me to depart. We had finally found Vincent but I wasn't letting him see Angie until I had a few words with him.
"Hey Chris," Omen and Nevina came through the door. Tifa was out with Cloud so Omen and Nevina offered to look after the bar. "You ready to go?"
"Yeah, Shelke's on the Shera waiting," I nodded before looking around the corner. Angie had her head on the table and seemed to be sleep but I was still worried. "Just keep an eye on Angie too, I don't want her running off."
"We'll be fine, you have a good time and don't rough him up too much," Omen winked. Sighing I nodded and went out to the Shera. Vincent certainly was in for it now.
Shelke went down to get Vincent when we arrived above Lucrecia's cave. I wasn't surprised that he was there but he certainly took his fucking time. I remained on the bridge as we all waited.
"So why you here and not Angie, Chris?" Cid asked me from the wheel. I folded my arms as I turned to the Captain.
"Because I want to throttle him when I can get away with it," I joked, making Cid laugh.
"Damn you're so violent," He laughed. "Guess being married won't change you."
"Certainly didn't change you," I smiled at Cid. "How is Shera anyway?"
"My girl's doin' fine, we're still in the honeymoon stage," He responded. "Pretty sure she'll be wanting kids soon. Omen said that the last thing we needed was foul-mouthed neurotics after a global crisis." I laughed at that, he was probably right but it certainly would be something. "Can only imagine your kids being red-headed psychopaths."
"Nevina said something along those lines once," I said. The doors opened and Shelke came to the bridge, followed by Vincent Valentine. My eyes narrowed and I homed in on my target, grabbing his arm and dragging him to one of the empty rooms. I think I heard Cid say 'be nice, kids' as well.
I glared at Vincent and made sure he had no way to escape.
"Where's Angevale?" He asked immediantly as soon as I shut the door.
"You're not getting to see her," I snapped, holding my glare and keeping it on his face. I had make sure I knew what he felt. "You've seriously wrecked that poor girl, you know that?" I didn't let him answer. "If you want to see Angie you're gonna have to go through me. That is my best friend and I'm not letting you see her if you're going to rip out her heart again!"
"I won't do that," He said calmly. I looked at his eyes and could tell he was clearly upset. "I need to see her."
"And tell her what?" I asked. "I..." I sighed, took a deep breath in and calmed myself. "I don't want to see her be hurt. I want what's best for her and if that means you staying away from her..." I shook my head. "... Do you love her?" I looked at Vincent, who was shocked by my question. "She loves you... if you go to her and you don't love her it's... just not fair on her."
"Christie..." He sighed, looking down. He shifted awkwardly where he stood. I think that answered my question.
My phone went off and I took hold of it. A text from Omen. I checked it and felt cold at the contents.
Broken heart syndrome kicking in. Her heart's failing. Get Vincent here NOW!
"What is it?" I shut my phone over and ran to the bridge. I can't let this happen to her. She's not meant to die now.
"Cid get to Tifa's bar now!" I ordered. "Hurry!"
"Hold on to your drawers, woman we're going," Cid told me. I put face in my hands. Please Angie don't... don't do this to me.
Angie's POV
There was so much pain it was tearing me up. I knew people were around me I could feel it... but they had left not too long ago. I didn't care... I felt like I was fading again...
Then I felt hands on my arms. They wrapped themselves around me and held me close. I knew who it was but I didn't... it couldn't be...
I opened my eyes and turned around, staring at Vincent. He gently pushed hair out of my face and smiled a little at me. Looking down I pushed him away and stood up, walking a little away from him. I heard him stand up and try to touch my shoulder but I spun around and slapped him in the face. I felt so mad at him right now.
"What were you thinking!" I yelled. "Do you have any idea how much you hurt me! You... you had to..." Vincent hugged me as I began to sob in frustration. I had no idea what to feel but I just let him hold me. "Vincent why..."
"... Because I was an idiot?" He tried, making me laugh a little. I hugged back tightly, afraid he would go again. "Angevale I... I'm sorry... I know what I want now..."
"... Me?" I looked up at him, knowing my eyes were red and puffy and I didn't look attractive at all. Vincent kissed me as soon as I lifted my head making me blush brightly. I kissed back uncertainly, convinced that this was a dream.
But it wasn't... this was real... this is real.
When he pulled away he smiled, finding myself grinning widely and giggling stupidly. I hugged him even tighter. This was real. I won. I didn't want this moment to end but I knew... I knew I'd have so many more in the future.
