Getting to Know You

A FFVII Fanfiction Ship (Cloud Stife x Vincent Valentine)

By ChocoWriter

FFVII copyright Square-Enix

(I do not own the property or characters. Enjoy the story!)

After a long day of traveling, defeating monsters and opening chests, the party was drained. Luckily, a nearby inn was open and they had just enough gil for three rooms. Barrett directed them all.

"Cloud? You're with Valentine. Tifa, you're with Yuffie and Aerith. I'll bunk with Cait Sith." He said, eyeing the newest party member warily.

Everyone nodded, splitting off to their separate rooms. Cloud grumbled slightly. Vincent was quiet and unpredictable- not exactly a chum to bunk with.

A bed's a bed. Gotta sleep somehow. Cloud reasoned. He and Vincent were led to the highest floor, overlooking a grassy meadow. Vincent immediately walked over to the bed furthest away from the window.

"Erm…Vincent? Need any…help with anything?" Cloud asked, eyeing a small bag Vincent was carrying.

"Nope."

"Alright. "Cloud said, falling into his bed.

"Alright." Vincent said, falling into his bed similarly.

"Vincent?"

"Yes?"

"Can I ask you a question?" Cloud rolled over to face Vincent's side of the room.

"Umm…sure?"

"Are you a robot?"

"What?!"

"It's just that you're always so cold. I thought you didn't care what was happening."
"Cold? Hmm... I guess that's just how I am, sorry."

"No…it's okay. I get it. I'm that way too. Let me guess- tragic backstory?"

"…"

"Well?"

"Yes."

"Same. Can't say I remember much though…I get occasional flashes of…memories. It drives me nuts."

"I get similar flashbacks of my love…"

"Oh?"

"Her name was Lucrecia. We were both Shinra employees. Technically. We fell for each other at rather tragic times. But that's a story for another day."

"Is she your only love?"

"What?"

"Do you think you could ever love…another?"

"I'm…unsure. Maybe I can tell you tomorrow when I'm rested. Deal?"

"…"

"Cloud?"

Vincent finally turned over to face the blond-haired youth. What he did not expect was that the SOLDIER boy would be standing barely a foot away from him.

"Vincent. I've always wanted to know something…."

"Um…what?" Cloud's proximity made Vincent nervous.

"If we…could still feel…love…" Cloud pushed Vincent up so that they were sitting, facing each other.

"What do you mean?"

Cloud brushed Vincent's cheek, admiring the soft texture. Suddenly, furrowed his brow and locked his lips on Vincent's. After several seconds, Vincent kissed back. Cloud smiled and ran his hands through Vincent's silky dark mane of hair. The action made Vincent shiver- to have someone lovingly caress his chaotic strands instead of using them as a target. Vincent threw his metallic hand over Cloud's back while using his human one to pat Cloud's blonde spikes. He chuckled lightly.

"What? What's so funny?" An insecure Cloud growled, pulling back, attempting to hide the vibrant red blush forming in his cheeks.

"It's just that…"

"What?!"

"Your hair is softer than a chocobo feather."

"And you're laughing because it looks like chocobo feathers, know that hundreds of people have beat you to the punch." Cloud groaned, embarrassed. Vincent began to him the hit song, "Electric de Chocobo", which invoked a low growl from Cloud.

"Forget I even-"Cloud looked away.

Vincent tackled him, so that they were face-to-face, laying sideways on the bed. Shedding his cloak, he threw it over the both of them and kissed Cloud's slightly swollen lips. He continued, kissing down to his ear, jawline, and neck, stopping at his collarbones.

"There. All better?"

"Hardly." Cloud pouted.

Vincent huffed, pressing himself and his lips against Cloud, wetting Cloud's lips until he was granted entry. He ran his tongue along Cloud's teeth. After several minutes, Vincent pulled back, out of breath.

"Was that enough to make it up?"

"No!" Cloud growled.

"Fine! What can I do to make it up to you?"

"Well…. you can start by taking off that top of yours…"

"W-what?"

TO BE CONTINUED (if this gets enough interest.)

Thanks for reading!