Chapter Two
Aeris awoke with new purpose she was going to prove to Cloud that she was the better man err…woman.
"Hi Cloud. Aeris said greeting him at the academy's entrance.
"Oh, Aeris hi. Cloud said with arms folded
"Ready? Aeris said eagerly
"Yeah, Sure but uh, can we go to the training room first I'd like to bulk up a bit before we start.
"That's fine I'll join you.
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As they entered the training room it smelled of sweat and work. Cloud took off his shirt revealing his masculine appearance. He had a tattoo of beautiful patterns on his left shoulder.
"Are you sure you need to be here? Aeris asked blushing
"Yeah…look at me I'm way out of shape.
"You've got to be kidding…Aeris said while staring at the floor
"Well I'll be over there weightlifting see ya. Cloud said heading to weightlifting room
"Oh my god that's the most heavenly looking body I've ever seen. Aeris said hold her chest.
"Well let's see here what activity should I do first. Aeris thought to herself.
"Ha swimming perfect. I'll just go rent a bathing suit.
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"Hmm, this one's nice or maybe this one…I know! This one.
It was periwinkle colored with flowers on it, it was also very revealing.
"It's perfect I'm gonna put it on.
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"And I said to the guy…Cloud began
"Cloud…
Cloud paused for a moment he nearly dropped the weight on the floor. Half the gym looked in awe at Aeris's very revealing bikini.
"Hey Cloud, I'm going for a swim all right. Aeris said cheerfully
"Uh…ok…Cloud said, almost to the point of salivation
"Whoa Cloud she's a fox…to bad she's with the boss.
"Uh huh…Excuse me. Cloud said leaving the weight room.
Upon leaving the weight room Cloud comes across the swimming area.
"There she is…huh? The whole place is deserted. Cloud said coming out of a corner
Aeris was performing beautiful rhythms on the water and under, all Cloud did was watch in awe. She raised her head out of the water letting her hair out everywhere.
(Burr.) Hey Cloud! Why don't you come join me? Aeris shouted
"Well…uh Cloud said approaching the pool.
"Come on please…for me. Aeris said while giving her hand out to Cloud.
"Oh alright…but only because you're the comishe's fiancee.
Cloud stepped into the crystalline pool as the coolness of the water cool his warm body.
"So uh…hows it feel? Aeris asked with a blushed face.
"Ah…feels good Cloud said relaxing
"You know Cloud let's just call this thing off. Aeris said while heading to edge of the pool
"Hmm. why? Cloud said with eyes closed
"W-well…nothing it's nothing. Aeris said sitting on the edge of the pool with feet in the water.
"What is it?…What's wrong? Cloud asked in concern
(Oh god, make him stop looking at me like that) Aeris thought to herself.
"Nothing's wrong…I just don't think I can beat you…Aeris said with her head down.
"Now how can you say that, when we haven't even done anything.
" Believe me. Aeris said quietly
"You know I envy you. Cloud said getting out of the pool.
"Huh? Why? Aeris asked
"Lots of reasons.
"I don't know why but, believe me I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
There was a long silence between the two.
"Well I guess we'd better head back to the academy. Cloud suggested
"Yeah Good idea.
Once back at the academy Aeris head back to Zack's office while Cloud went to talk to two other fellow cops.
"Hi Zack. Aeris said walking into the room
"Your perky what's up? Zack said while writing on a piece of work
"Nothing just wanted to see ya. Aeris said planting a kiss on his cheek.
"O-k something must be wrong. Zack said a little flushed
"I give you a kiss and something suddenly wrong. Aeris said with concern on her face
"Nah, it's just I wasn't expecting it…I like surprises. Zack said
"Well I can give you many surprises. Aeris said playing coy.
Aeris gave him a kiss on the lips but with passion, As the kiss got deeper, Aeris began to fantasize that Zack was Cloud. She then stopped.
"What's wrong? Zack asked
"I can't do this I need some time to think it over. Aeris said walking out of the office.
Hey Aeris what's up? Aeris?
Aeris by-passed Cloud a tears fled down from her eyes.
Comish what's wrong with Aeris? Cloud asked with concern
Strife, I-I really don't know but don't worry about it alright?
(Hmm) Cloud said leaving Zack's office.
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(Sniff) I feel like a slut throwing myself all over Zack like that. Aeris curled into a ball as she began to cry again.
A sudden knock at the door startled Aeris a bit
"Go AWAY! Aeris shouted
Cloud walked into the room.
"You oughta learn to lock the door. Cloud said slipping into the room.
"C -Cloud. Aeris said more tears coming
"Hey what's wrong? Cloud said sitting on the bed.
"How did you find me? Aeris said looking at her beige carpet
"Let's see…. I followed you. Cloud played
"I'm such a fool… my life is one big joke. Aeris said laughing a bit.
"Well why don't you start from the beginning. Cloud said relaxing
"You've got to be kidding, what are to you a shrink?
"Nah it's just I liked to know a little bit more about you. Cloud said
" Cloud….
" Well…why is you're life a big joke? Tell me. Cloud asked
"You don't want to hear this…Aeris said turning away from Cloud
"Sure I do, I wouldn't of asked If I didn't want to know. Cloud said laying down on her bed
"You sure are getting comfortable. Aeris said taking her shoes off
"Yep, something tells me I'm going to be here for a while…Cloud said giving Aeris a smile.
She returned it.
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Meanwhile….
Zack was thinking where he went wrong, why did Aeris leave? He paced the room looking for an answer. He sat at his desk.
"Was it my breath? Zack asked himself
Suddenly a knock at the door broke his thoughts
"Shessh who is it? Zack said irritated
The sound of high heels came from the door as it opened, the woman slid in, she had sunglasses on and her skin was a nice even tan color. She got closer to Zack's desk and handed him what looked liked registration papers.
"W-What's this? Who are you? Zack asked dumbfounded
The woman laughed a little…you really want to know? She said in an alluring voice
The young woman swiped back her long black hair and lifted her sunglasses…