Chapter 8: Love at Last
Tifa and Vincent kissed once while she was in his embrace, and she craved for more. He felt the same obviously, but she was afraid, afraid of commitment and just the whole thought in general. She was never this close to any man, and she, well, she liked it a lot.
Tifa looked over at Vincent, he was obviously distracted by the case. He kept on trying to find names but could not put his finger on it. Every serial killer had a pattern, code, or some manner of clues. This one had only left one simple clue, the rest he feared were not so obvious.
Vincent] He's going to kill again soon.
Tifa] I know, but we have no leads, nothing to his name or where he might be.
Vincent] There has to be something… I just can't think… DAMMIT!!!
He throws the papers on the floor, obviously the stress had got to him. Tifa walked over and placed a hand on his arm.
Vincent] I'm… I'm sorry Tifa.
Tifa] Shhhh, it's ok Vincent, we will get him eventually.
They looked at each other, then deep into each others eyes.
Tifa] What are you looking at?
Vincent] The most beautiful human on this earth, and the sanest.
Tifa] You don't have to say that…
Vincent] Yes I do, because I mean it and…
Tifa] And?…
Vincent held her close and whispered:
Because I love you.
No more words were exchanged, Vincent then pressed his lips against Tifa's. She didn't feel odd like she thought she would, in fact a little tingle began along her mouth, then her tongue as it rubbed gently against his.
They put their arms around each other and deepened the kiss. They were breathing harder now, and felt the heat between them grow higher and higher. Vincent slipped his lips down to Tifa's neck and lightly traced her lovely curves with his tongue. She shivered and gave a little moan in return. He smiled a bit then started biting a bit. This in turn caused Tifa to begin unbuttoning his shirt and slip her hands on his bare chest. It was smooth and had nice muscles to run her slender fingers on. It was Vincent's turn to moan a little, he stopped kissing her neck and looked at her.
She nodded and began removing her own shirt. Vincent looked at the lovely curves of her breasts, he wanted so much to feel them. He clasped one and with the other hand rubbed her hip. They kissed, more intense and harder this time. Tifa started leading them to the couch, Vincent got on top of her and they kissed more intimately. They could now feel their bare upper bodies touching, and Tifa wanted to feel more…
Just as she began doing so, the phone rang. It was her private cell phone, used only for emergencies.
Tifa breathing hard] Dammit, I need to answer it Vincent.
Vincent] Ok… go ahead I'll wait here.
He ran a hand over her thigh as she went to answer the phone.
Tifa picked up the phone.
Tifa] This had better be important!
Officer] Miss Lockhart, this is Officer Temsy with the BPD.
Tifa] What can I do for you officer Temsy?
Temsy] Well… I have some bad news ma'am. Your chief Cloud Strife is missing.
Tifa] I'm sure he's just home resting is all.
Temsy] Not exactly ma'am, we found a tape and played it. Perhaps you should listen.
Tifa] Alright, I'll be down with my partner.
She hangs up and goes back into the living room.
Tifa] Well, Cloud is missing and they have something for us.
Vincent] Let's go then… I'm sorry about this.
Tifa] It's alright, we always have time later.
She gave him a big wink.
They got their clothes and weapons in order and went to the station.
Tifa] Are you officer Temsy?
Temsy] Yes I am Officer Lockhart, please come with me.
They go into a small office with a tape player.
Temsy] Please sit.
They did as he popped a tape in.
Vincent] What's that all about?
Temsy] We found this hanging over Mr. Strife's bed. Followed by the words-
Tifa] praeoccupor marte?
Temsy] Yeah
He pushed play.
Hello my lovely sapphire, I see that all of your attempts to find me have been… unsuccessful. So I have decided to stop my attempts to help you, period. Instead, we are going to have a little fun Hehehe…
Suddenly the power in the station goes out.
Temsy] What in the hell?
Tifa and Vincent pull their guns.
Vincent] He's here… but how?
Tifa] He hacked into the buildings security systems.
Officer] HEY BOSS, all the exits are locked.
Temsy pulls his small side-arm as well.
Temsy] We had better look around.
They only lights were flashlights, the beams almost seemed errie for some reason.
Tifa] Smoke… he's flooding the place with smoke?
Vincent] It's not choking us…
Temsy] It's part of the security system, it's a blinding mist so the intruders loose one another.
Vincent] Stay close to me Tifa.
Tifa] Ok, lets go this way.
They walked.
Temsy] This is some damn freaky shit!
Hello Mr. Temsy…
A blade flashed to meet his throat. He fell hard making a thud sound.
Tifa] What was that?
Vincent] I don't know Tifa, but I REALLY cannot see a thing.
Tifa] Hehe, at least we know it works.
Vincent] Yeah, funny.
Tifa suddenly felt a time prick, then some heat.
Tifa] Ouch
Vincent] What's wrong?
Tifa] Nothing, must have ran into a pen… or… some… thing…
Vincent] Tifa?
She falls into the darkness, but was caught.
Vincent reached to the darkness.
Vincent] TIFA!
Suddenly the main doors to the Department open. A form carrying Tifa slipped out.
Vincent fired after the form but hit only the door. He ran out and got into his car as another headed in a different direction. He followed, but had no idea where it had gone…