Chapter Four
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"Gezz Tifa what's wrong with you? Cloud said placing the gun on the banister
"I should ask you the same question. Tifa a little bit more defiant
"Ok whatever, What are you doing here? Cloud sighed
"Life in Nibelihim is so boring so I decided to take a trip to see my best friend. Tifa said sitting on the couch.
"I hope you know how lame that sounds . Cloud said with arms folded
O-ok I'm out of money….Tifa said in almost a whisper
"What! I can't here you, Cloud said with an annoyance in his voice
"I-HAVE-NO-MONEY you retard. Tifa said getting mad
"And what do you want from me, Cloud said more annoyed
"How about I stay here with you. Tifa said grabbing Cloud's arm
Please…for me…for your childhood friend. Tifa said giving Cloud a puppy face look.
Cloud help but give in to her beautiful Ruby Red Eyes.
"O-Oh alright. Cloud said looking away from Tifa
(gasp) I can stay with you Tifa said with glee
"Well uh no….Cloud said bursting Tifa's hopes.
"But you said I could stay with you! Tifa said taking the smile off her face
"Well here take this. Cloud said handing Tifa something
"What is this? Tifa asked
"Uh, money take it and rent a hotel in the meantime I'll think about if you can live with me. Cloud said sitting on the couch
"This wouldn't have anything to do with-Tifa began
"Tifa I don't want to hear it right know. Cloud said looking away from her.
"Fine I'm leaving…Good bye Cloud. Tifa said slipping on her coat(note: she still has the towel on.)
Tifa closed the door behind her.
"If he thinks he getting rid of me that easy he's got another thing coming. Tifa said walking down the corridor
Meanwhile
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Aeris sat on her bed and thought blank thoughts. Until Zack approached her.
"Are you ok? Zack asked Aeris
"I'm fine Zack…Aeris said lying
"You don't seem fine. Zack said playing with her hair
"Really I'm ok. Aeris said moving away from him
"Aeris I've been meaning to talk to you about something Aeris. Zack said looking at her
"W-What is it? Aeris said sitting up
"Don't you think it's time for a new addition…
"Addition…to what?
"Our soon to be family.
"Family? Zack no I-I'm not ready to have a child yet…Aeris said holding her arm
"Please…Aeris…Zack said rubbing her face
"Zack! You can't just ask for a child, you have to wait until I'm ready and willing to have one…and right know is not the time. Why are you so eagered for!?
Zack's eyes widened and he moved away from Aeris.
Y-You know what I-I'm just going to step outside for some air. Aeris said heading for coat
"It's freezing outside. Zack said about to get up
"Well it's hot in here, I'll be back. Aeris said leaving the room
Zack sat on Aeris's bed and thought maybe he should speed up the marriage he feared Aeris was slipping through his fingers.
Meanwhile
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Cloud sat on his couch and the phone on his side began to ring.
"Yeah, Cloud answered
"Uh Cloud hi…
"Aeris? What's up?
"Can I come over…please
"Uh, what's wrong?
"I-If you don't want me to come over I'll-
"N-No, sure come over then we can talk. Alright I see you in a few
"Thank you Cloud you're sweet.
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Once the first knock was made Cloud opened it for Aeris as she walked in a shivered a bit.
"It's cold out there(Burr.) Aeris said taking her heavy coat off.
"I bet it is, so-uh how are you? I mean what's wrong? Cloud said leading her to the couch.
"Why are you so flustered? Aeris asked looking him in the face
I-I-I'm flustered -I mean I'm not flustered….Cloud said choking
"You're funny…
(Hmm) Not everybody thinks that…But really why did you come over here?
"Company… Aeris shrugged
"What about Zack isn't he enough company . Cloud said taking a seat next to Aeris
"No, Cloud you're more fun to be around so full of life…Zack is like a dull, dead, rock….
"Whoa that's kinda harsh…
"Well it's true, but the real reason I came was uh…never mind
Come on Aeris there you go starting stuff and never finishing it.
"Cloud….
"I'm sorry, hey we'll go as slow as you want…Cloud said raising his arms.
"That's what I admire about you…
What?
"You stop when people want you to stop, I mean it's like you know you're bugging them.
"Give yourself some credit I like your sunny attitude.
I'm not always sunny.
"Yeah I know tell me a woman who is sunny at that "time of the month".
"You're so funny Cloud…
"Really I never knew…
"Well it's getting late, I might as well tell you why I'm here… Aeris stood up (So did Cloud)
"I-I just wanted to say thank you…
"For?
"Back at the house…Aeris said looking at the floor
"No prob. Cloud said scratching his head
"You saved my engagement and I-I just want…to say thank you.
Aeris slowly approached Cloud and kissed him on the cheek, a little shocked Cloud put his hand on her face and moved her to his lips where they shared a passionate kiss. After puling away Aeris gazed at Cloud as if she was being hypnotized.
"T-That was my way of uh saying Thank you and and I really- appreciate w-what you did…and I-I'll be going now…so uh be going now.
As Aeris opened the door, Cloud closed the door before she opened it all the way.
"C-Cloud I've really got to be-
"Shhh, Shut up….Cloud seemed to whisper
Aeris did as commanded but was under that hypnotic phase again.
"I want……..I want…to uh…give you something. Cloud said walking away from Aeris
Aeris snapped back to reality as well.
"I picked it up back at the house. Cloud said handing Aeris an object
"M-My ribbon…thank you, well I'll be saying good bye….uh Bye. Aeris said leaving the apartment in a hurry.
Aeris sped walked down the hallway until she felt someone pull her down.
"Ah…Help!, but her voice was muffled by the stranger's hand.
LOOK! little Mr. Princess, it's about time me and you had a chat, the stranger said trying to quiet Aeris down.
What ARE you Talking ABOUT.
the stranger reveled herself she had black hair and fierce Ruby eyes.
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"Yes…that's right I want the wedding on this date perfect….Alright…Ok goodbye. Zack said hanging the phone up.
"Good, Phase One is complete…now for Phase Two…come on Aeris…come home. Zack smiled to himself….
Tune In to Chapter Five
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Tifa gives Aeris a warning!
Zack wants to make sure he has this baby with Aeris!
Cloud lets Tifa move in with him!