Hello people! Second story and it sucks big time! I kinda rushed through this one and I
really mean rush through this one! It woulda come out earlier but I was too lazy to post it
up ^^;; Gosh...hope you like it anyway! And if you see any spelling or grammatical errors,
just ignore it cuz like I said, I was in a rush and I didn't have time to double check
everything. Oh right! And all descriptive parts...or the ones that seem like it...don't mind
them either if it's really bad. I was in a rush remember? I prolly woulda done better...

*

Tifa and the rest of the boys went inside Zack's room and went to their claimed spots; Zack was lying on the bed with his hands linked together behind his head, Reno was sitting on the windowsill twirling a basketball on the tip of his finger, Vincent was leaning against the wall casually, and Sephiroth and Cloud were playing poker. Tifa, who was nearly falling asleep, was sitting down next to the bed, her head lying down on the soft blankets covering the bed.

"So Tifa, where did you originally come from?"

"Icicle Village."

Reno's eyes lit up. "Hey! Ain't that where those snow chicks come from?"

Tifa shrugged.

"I'm not really sure what you're talking about. If you mean those evil ladies known as 'Snow' then yeah, there are plenty of them. They're nice and all...but still...they're evil. Don't ask me why. They just inherited that part. But if you mean the idiotic, sissy snow chicks...well then, they overpopulated Icicle Village. And yes I do mean the ones who are human and not made of ice. Honestly, they're complete bitches. They used to pick on Aerith because they said she had 'Holy' with her or something. I really don't care though."

"I see. Well they're my kinda girls!" Reno responded. "We'll just have to visit this hometown of yours."

She only nodded in response. Her eyes had fluttered close and she was soon fast asleep. Zack stepped out of bed and laid Tifa in his place. He sat down on the floor and looked as if he was in deep thought.

"Listen Spike boy, what are we gonna do with her?" Reno questioned.

"Use her, you freak! What else do we do to juniors like her? We're gonna use her to get to her sister. Don't you know anything?" Zack said with an exasperated sigh.

"Whatever. She's cute and stuff but still...to get to her sister? Are you out of your mind? Cherry's gonna have a fit if she sees you with Aerith."

Zack shrugged. "And I care because?"

"I'll take her if you don't want her." Reno grinned.

Several books flew out the window as Reno tried to dodge it.

*

Tifa woke up to find herself in her warm covers...or so she thought. She rubbed her eyes to get her vision straight. Nothing really came into view except her arm was wrapped around someone. She gasped and felt for something that told her that she didn't-she sighed gratefully. She was still fully clothed and so was the guy beside her, except his shirt was tossed aside. She must have tossed and turned and eventually had her arm around him. Was it Zack? Maybe Cloud...she didn't know and she didn't care. She let sleep overtake her and cuddled next to the boy beside her...whoever it was.

Zack groaned and squinted. His eyes traced the room to find his friends sprawled on the floor, sleeping. He felt something and looked down to find Tifa's hand on his chest. His lips pulled up to a slight smile and he stared at the ceiling.

*

"Dad? Aerith? Anyone home?"

Tifa walked around the house while the five boys stared at her house in awe. Tifa turned around to look at them.

"Well I'm late." Tifa sighed. "But while you're here you can look around."

Tifa ran up the stairs and into her room. The rest followed and went up the stairs. When they got to the top floor they were standing in the hall, one going right and the other going left. They were confused...and not only because they didn't know where to go but the rug covering the wooden floor was in two colors. The one going left was a sky blue color and the other was a rosy pink. Without much thought they followed the blue one. When they opened the door, they heard water rushing.

"Tifa's probably in the shower." Cloud said.

Reno grinned and was on his way to the bathroom when Zack held him back. Reno pouted but shrugged it off and looked at the room along with the other guys. Tifa had a four-poster bed with small wavy curtains hanging over the top. Imprinted on the blanket, pillowcases, and the curtains itself were white fluffy clouds with angel chocobos resting upon it. They all chuckled, not because it was stupid but because it was cute to see a 17 year old have that kind of design.

"A kid at heart..." Vincent murmered and they all nodded. They inspected the room a little bit more. There was a shiny, wooden desk and lying on top were notebooks, pencils, and blank pieces of paper. There was a television across the bed on the other side of the wall. There was a cabinet for her clothes and a piano. They were all impressed that they forgot about Tifa. She had entered the room a couple of minutes earlier and she had a puzzled look on her face.

"What are you doing here?" Tifa asked, breaking the silence.

"Well...uh...we came to check on you. Ain't that right guys?" Reno said.

Tifa nodded, obviously not impressed. She was wrapped in a towel and her hair cascaded down her shoulders and stopped at the waistline as her hair was not any longer.

"If you're staying then, just turn around while I change." She said coolly.

They all thanked god that she did not yell at them or throw them out...that would be the end of seeing Aerith...well...Cloud anyway. He seemed to have grown a liking in her. Zack didn't really care, just as long as he got to see both of them. Although he was using Tifa like the rest, she was pretty as well. Reno ran a hand through his hair and sighed. 'Women are never satisfied when a man's present!' Vincent and Sephiroth really didn't care. They grew to like Tifa as a younger sister they never had for some odd reason and they couldn't put their finger on it.

"Okay. You can turn around now." And she hopped on her bed, her legs crossed.

"That was quick." Cloud remarked.

"No, really?" Tifa said with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"Hey listen, where's your sister?" questioned Cloud.

"Don't ask me. She wasn't here when we arrived remember? The only other place she could be at is probably the hospital. Ask for room 17. She's bound to be in there."

He grinned. "Thanks. And guys, don't wait up for me."

"Oh, like we would!" Sephiroth snorted.

Cloud soon left, leaving the five of them together.

"Why aren't you four going?" Tifa asked.

"We wanna keep you company sweetie." Reno replied.

"Aw...how sweet...now get out!"

Zack laughed. "Not easy. But I know one thing we could do."

Tifa arched up a brow and looked at him curiously.

"And what would that be?"

"I don't know. Eat out I guess since we seem all so bored."

"Sure, why not."

Tifa, Reno, Sephiroth, and Vincent all headed out to Reno's DeLorien while Zack stalled. He spotted a small, blue book and labeled on the front in fancy letters were: Tifa Gainsborough's Diary. And under that was: Please do not open.
Zack, who was fairly curious, took it and put it in his pocket and joined the others.

*

"Who's this?"

"That's our mom...she's really sick and that's why she's in here."

"What kinda sickness does she have?"

"I don't know...my dad knows but he doesn't want to tell us. He always avoids the question when we ask."

"I see..."

Cloud looked at the young girl beside him. She was worried although she didn't show it except the pensive look on her face. He stood there in silence and looked at Aerith who was staring at her mom, inhaling then exhaling slowly.

"So...does Tifa visit a lot?"

"Yeah...but she came home late so we had to arrive without her. I mean, there was no problem waiting for her. My dad just wanted to leave. He's always eager to see her." Aerith replied. "And unfortunately, she's taking medication, and I'd rather not say what kinda because that's personal business."

He nodded solemnly.

*

Author's Notes: Ahh...I'm gonna cry!! Well...not really. Gosh...who woulda thought Aerith cared that much for her "younger sister"?? Well nyah! These are for all you people who think they're not friends at all! Hmph....that just disturbs me...even though I kinda dislike her ^^;; but she's alright I guess...yeah I mean Aerith -_-;; And yup, this was a bit short...yadda yadda yadda...and some of it didn't make sense...blah blah blah and I don't care cuz I never make sense! ^___^ By the way, did you like this one? If you didn't, I'll make sure the third part is much better...ehe...I kinda thought this chapter sucked anyway...that's cuz I rushed through it. Oh and, make sure you keep something in mind...kinda important later on...: 'They grew to like Tifa as a younger sister they never had for some odd reason and they couldn't put their finger on it.' ---That part alright...well...it really has something to do with all of them but who cares? Erm...don't count Scarlet...ehe ^^;; Guess who she gets along with! Not the boys!