Chapter 4 – Reflection

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A/N – Yeah yeah, I know you've read many songfics. But I want to try my hand at one so bear with me! No quote for the start of this chapter, cos the whole chapter is a quote!! ^_~ You know where the song is from. It's by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, and its called 'Come What May'. From Moulin Rouge.

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It was a sunny day, the sunshine flooding into the wide windows of the club, seeming to wash away all the bad feelings that still lingered there. Tifa stood wiping up the spilt beer on the floor. Cloud was helping to clean up the tables of the empty cans and crisp packets. The bar staff around them were happy and full of energy; it was a perfect day in Landersun, and the staff were looking forward to their day off the next day. The radio behind the bar was on full blast as they worked.

Cloud was gazing out of the window as he worked. Tifa watched him with a wistful look. She had lain asleep for the whole night just listening to him whimper in her arms as he slept. Obviously dreaming of Aeris. Oh how much Tifa would give to throw her through those beautiful glass windows in front of her. The drop to the ground wouldn't kill her, but it would release a lot of Tifa's aggression... ("Some day, Aeris, some day…") She hadn't seen Cloud so messed up since … well, since he lost Aeris the first time. She couldn't stand it. Aeris wouldn't get away with it. But today was such a peaceful day; she didn't feel up to planning revenge. The radio was playing sad songs; the theme to Moulin Rouge was just starting. Yeah, that was a good film, Tifa thought. If only real life was as perfectly romantic… She started singing along with the song. To her surprise, so did Cloud.

"I didn't know you liked singing…" she mumbled to him. Cloud looked up and gave her a sweet smile. "I get carried away sometimes…" Tifa smiled back. How could Aeris willingly hurt him? Cloud turned away and resumed his singing. Tifa stopped her work and listened.

Cloud sighed, quietly so Tifa wouldn't hear. ("Whoever invented love songs? They are the last thing you want to hear when you're upset. Especially this one. One telling of how happy the person singing is. Its alright for them…")

Never knew I could feel like this

Like I've never seen the sky before

("And that's how I felt when I fell for Aeris. She was perfect, and blew my world away. I guess it wasn't mutual…")

Want to vanish inside your kiss

Everyday I love you more and more

("And isn't that true. What I'd do to have you kiss me again. I AM falling in love with you more every day. Now I hurt more everyday. It isn't fair…")

Listen to my heart can you hear it sing

Telling me to give you everything

("Bout right. You made my heart sing, I loved you so much. And yeah I did give you everything. And look what you gave me in return… a broken heart.")

Seasons may change

Winter to spring

But I love you until the end of time

("Wish that weren't true… but it probably is… I hate songs that relate perfectly to real life. Its like people are mocking me…like Aeris is.")

Tifa realised she was near tears. His voice was lovely. Another thing that she found about him that she loved… But it was the pain etched on his face as he sang in such a beautiful way that made her heart ache for him. He really was distraught. He bowed his head and stopped singing, so Tifa carried on for him.

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place

Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace

("The world is such a wonderful place now that I've found Cloud and he's in my world. No, he is my world…")

Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste

It all revolves around you

("You bring my life meaning… if I didn't have you, I couldn't carry on. I've always known you are my strength, ever since Midgar…")

And there's no mountain too high

No river to wide

Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side

("That's true as well. I'd do anything for you. But I'll always be by your side; I'll never desert you if you need me. Be it as a best friend or as a lover; I'll always care…")

Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide

But I love you until the end of time

("We got through Meteor together, and we survived Nibelheim. Thanks to your support, I only got stronger. So no matter what, I couldn't forget and turn my back on you. You're the love of my life, I suppose. A soulmate. Wow, this song is spot on…")

Tifa's singing faded out as she got lost in thought of how much they had been through. Cloud got lost in his thoughts of Aeris. Neither of them noticed the door open, and a small ninja bounce in. Seeing Cloud, she slowed down and started talking to one of the bar staff instead. Unbeknown to everyone, the song continued, changing into Enrique Iglesias and Hero. Realising Cloud was in a world of his own, Yuffie hummed the tune under her breath and walked over to Tifa, grabbing her attention finally.

Cloud got up and walked out. Tifa didn't notice he had gone until Vincent, ever with Yuffie, asked her where Cloud was off to in such a hurry. Tifa jumped up. ("Oh shit…") What Yuffie had been in a hurry to tell her was that Zack and Aeris were sat in Cloud's living room in front of the open window, all over each other, for everyone to see.

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A/N – Short, I know.

 

Original, I know it isn't.

But hey. My fics always move slowly. Look at Deepest Midnight. 22 chapters and they have just set off on their mission!!!! ^_^

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