And we go from long to short. I just wanted to get another chapter in there to update. I was pretty bored too, so this is the regular old "quiet moment" between Cloud and Vincent. It's still cute though.
Five For Love
"What's a nine letter word for moral fiber?"
"Character."
"Damn, Vincent…"
Cloud raised an eyebrow and looked down at the crossword puzzle in front of him. Vincent was so good at this. Every time Cloud asked Vincent for a "hint", the answer would come from Vincent's mouth before Cloud even finished his sentence.
"What's a five letter word for love?"
"Cloud."
Cloud blinked, then rolled his eyes and smiled. "Dork."
Vincent said nothing. He only smiled, not looking up from the book he was reading.
"What's the point in doing a crossword puzzle if you're just going to ask me every time?"
"What's the point in you telling me the answers if you're just going to lecture me about it?"
Vincent chuckled. "Fine, fine. I won't answer as long as you don't ask."
"If I don't ask, you don't have much of a choice, do you?"
"Exactly."
Cloud shook his head, the smile remaining on his face. Vincent continued reading, and Cloud went on with his activity. Crossword puzzles were hard… especially when there were… distractions in the room.
After about eight minutes, Cloud slowly looked up from the crossword book. Vincent had stopped reading and was looking out the window now. Cloud followed his gaze; it was raining outside. The sky was a pastel grayish blue, and Cloud could tell it was only a slight drizzle. Still…
Cloud softly set down his book and got up as quietly as he could, sneaking up behind Vincent. Instead of scaring him – which would have been much funnier, but would have ruined the quiet moment – Cloud slid his arms around the chair Vincent sat in and around Vincent's neck. He leaned down and sighed lightly, giving Vincent's cheek a gentle nudge with his own.
Vincent closed his eyes and smiled. He brought a hand up and placed it over one of Cloud's, stroking the soft skin with his thumb. Cloud smiled and placed his lips on Vincent's neck, then his ear.
"You know," Cloud purred, "I just thought of a three letter word for 'What To Do On A Rainy Day'." He gave Vincent's earlobe a soft kiss. "Can you figure that one out?"
Vincent smirked and turned his head slightly. "I had it figured out before you picked up that crossword puzzle."