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My Eyes Can't Lie...

"Did you hear that? I think it came from Yuffie's room!" Vincent said as he quickly got out of bed and ran out into the hall.

"You go ahead. I'll get Cloud and the others." Nanaki said as he went the opposite way of Vincent.

Vincent opened the door quietly but quickly, as he looked around for what made the noise. His eyes fell on the broken pieces of the vase.

"Yuffie? Are you OK? Vincent asked. When he heard nothing, he panicked. He ran to her to make sure everything was OK. When he saw the broken oxygen tube, he took it and attached it to the mask, and taped it together. Yuffie wasn't breathing. Then, he thought of CPR.

I have no choice. If it is to save Yuffie...Vincent thought. He moved his hair from his face and removed the mask from hers. Then he bent down to start the process.

Breathe out, then one, two, three, four...Breathe out, then one, two, three, four. Vincent thought as he did the actions.

"Come on, Yuffie! Breathe! Please! For me!" Vincent whispered quietly. His blood-red eyes started to form tears that fell softly down his cool cheeks.

"Yuffie, please! Don't leave me before I get the chance to tell you what I want to say!" Vincent said a little louder. Cloud then ran into the room where Vincent was attempting to make Yuffie breathe. He was failing.

"I won't have you die! Not when I could have prevented it! You are not going to be in my big book of sins! Yuffie! Please!" His tears were now falling freely. Everyone was now in the room. They just stared shocked at Vincent's sudden change of emotion.

"Yuffie! Just breathe slowly! You're OK now." Vincent said quickly drying his eyes so she wouldn't see his tears.

"V-Vinnie? Vinnie!" Yuffie cried as she held her arms up trying to find him. He at first didn't know how to react. What if he touched her with his claw? Would she scream in fear as everyone did? Or would she be violent for having this cursed deformity? He didn't care. The little moment would be worth it. He slowly put his arms around her shoulders and rubbers her back. He put his head in her hair, which smelled of strawberries and sweat put together.

"I was...so scared...*sob*...I didn't know who or what it was, but I...I thought...he would kill me and...I didn't know what to do!" Yuffie started sobbing uncontrollably.

"What is all this noise?" The doctor came in looking very sleepy. "Yuffie! What has happened? Why is she awake?"

"It *sob was a *sob* person *sob* *sob* trying to *sob* kill me! I *sob* couldn't..." Se tried to explain but her sobs prevented her from doing so, so Vincent finished it for her.

"Someone came in here and cute the oxygen tube. She knocked over the vase and woke me up. I did CPR to get her breathing again." Vincent explained lifting his head from her hair, his grip on Yuffie a little tighter.

"Are you OK, Yuffie?" The doctor asked with concern.

"*sob* I don't *sob* know! *sob* I can't *sob* stop $#*)&~^ *sob* crying!" Yuffie said now getting hysterical.

"You, marshmallow man with the cat on your head, get me that tranquilizer on the shelf! Before she starts going insane!"

"Here." Cait Sith handed the sedative to the doctor. "But if you call me a marshmallow ever again, I am going to kill you with my megaphone, and that is a horrible way to die!"

"NO! I *sob* don't want *sob* another needle *sob* poked into *sob* me! NO!" Yuffie started moving away from Vincent, trying to get away, but he held her tighter. Then, she bit him, but his grip stayed.

"Let *sob* me go, *sob* Vinnie! *sob* Please! Don't *sob* make me *sob* suffer!" Yuffie cried even harder. Vincent then picked her up and held her down on the bed she was sitting on.

"That's right. Just hold her down." The doctor said approaching her.

"NO! *sob* STOP IT! *sob*" Yuffie was now moving more violently, and Vincent, as strong as he was, was starting to loose his grip.

"Cloud! Get over here and help hold her down!" Vincent yelled to him. Cloud ran over and held her other arm and Barrett and Cid held her legs. Tifa held her head and wiped the sweat off her forehead as the doctor injected the sedative. Twice as much as the usual dosage.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! STOP! *sob* WHY WON'T *sob* you just...*sob*...listen to my..." Yuffie was asleep in a matter of seconds. Everyone holding her down let go and sighed.

"It took five *^$# people to hold her down! Remind me to never go in her (*^$#&^@$! way when she is hysterical and mad. I should probably stop calling her a brat...naaahh." Cid said wiping sweat from his face.

"Actually, it was only four. I just tried to calm her down and cool her off." Tifa said still wiping Yuffie's forehead with a damp cloth.

"Alright. Now, it is time for bed. Who will be the bodyguard?" The doctor asked.

"Bodyguard?" Everyone asked simultaneously.

"Yes. What if this happens again?"

"Well, I can't. I am just too d*mn sleepy to watch someone sleep!" Cid said.

"I think Vincent should. He slept for thirty years in tat coffin of his! He has had the most sleep!" Cloud said yawning.

"Well, I didn't really sleep all that time, but I guess I will keep watch over Yuffie." Vincent said.

"Great. Now, everyone else, get outta here and get to bed! You are going to help Yuffie get used to not seeing tomorrow. She will need therapy on how to do things herself without even seeing things. Like eating, and dressing, and taking a shower." The doctor said.

"Goodnight." Everyone said to everyone else, except for Vincent. He was staring at the peacefully sleeping Yuffie.

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~The Next Morning~

Yuffie was slowly waking up from the sleep of the sedative. She turned over, but fell off the bed.

"Eeeeeeekkkk!" She shrieked just as Vincent dove and she landed on top of him.

"You OK, Yuffie?" He asked.

"I guess. They should put a bar or something there so I don't fall off. Geez."

"It isn't needed. I'll always be here to catch you." Yuffie blushed at this.

"Vinnie, I..."

"Yeah?"

"Nothing. Never mind. It was stupid."

"You sure?"

"Yeah."

"Ahem...I hope I am not interrupting anything!" Cid said. "Yuffie, your therapy is about to begin. You should hurry up and eat. I warn ya though, that sh*t is nasty. I think my stomach melted and fused with my @$$! I don't know what it is with all this nasty Costa del Solian food. First the beer, now breakfast!"

Yuffie couldn't help but laugh at this.

"I'll be there in a minute." Yuffie said as Cid left.

"Yuffie, last night, when you weren't breathing, I was so scared. I haven't felt anything like this for years. And somehow, you were able to make me feel again. I promised myself I would tell you how I felt about you before anything else happened to you. But, it is so hard, because I am afraid of rejection. But, I...Yuffie, I love you. But this isn't just I love you, this is, I love you so much I would die without you. Last night, I felt like I died a thousand deaths."

"..."

"I don't know if you feel the same or not, but I just want you to know, that I will always be there to catch you if you fall, to lead you when you're lost, and to be your eyes when you can't see. I don't know if you could ever love me, for I am "cold and a vampire", but if you ever see past that, I hope you can love me too." Vincent sat on the bed next to her.

"...Vinnie...I don't know what to say...but I don't care what anyone says! I love you too!" Yuffie smiled and held him tight. Vincent took his real hand and held up her chin, and brought her lips to his. His lips brushed against hers softly, and his cheeks flushed pink, as did Yuffie's.

"We'll save the best kisses for tonight." Vincent whispered into her ear. His warm breath sent chills up her spine.

"Oooohhh! I can't wait, Vinnie-poo!"

".......................Vinnie-poo?"

"*smile* yup! I just wanted to see what it sounded like, but that just isn't you, so I think I'll just stick to Vinnie." Yuffie said as she was lifted up by Vincent.

"Well, whatever you call me, we are late for your therapy, and I don't want rumors to fly around about us just because we are 15 minutes late."

"Hehehe!"

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"If you feel all the food and put it all in certain places around you, you will get more accustomed to them and know where they are, and you won't need to see them. When eating, put your head lower to the plate or bowl so you don't spill as much. It would be a pain if you were to spill hot soup all over your lap, now wouldn't it?" Cloud explained. It was surprising how he knew all about teaching blind people how to eat.

"Ummm...did you teach blind people how to live before, Cloud? Because you know so much..." Yuffie asked.

"No, there was this blind man in SOLDIER and he would talk to me sometimes, and I would ask him if it was hard to do daily functions blind, and he just taught me how to eat, walk, and use your other senses. He was so good with his hearing and was even able to sense where someone was standing or where a gun was being pointed at. That was how he was able to join SOLDIER. He was even better than me." Cloud explained with the faraway gaze in his eyes, telling you that he was remembering a certain day when he talked to his friend.

"Oh. Well, how do I know if the food is spicy or if I am allergic to it?"

"You don't, you have to ask. Don't be afraid to ask for help. We will be happy to...that is if you don't take advantage of it and treat everyone like slaves."

"I won't have to ask about allergic stuff. I ain't allergic to anything...that I know of anyways. Asking for help makes me feel helpless and stupid, though. I will do everything I can, if I can. I am stubborn, you know. We Kisaragi's are very stubborn. I am one of the most stubborn of them all."

"One of the most talkative, too." Cloud joked.

"Shut up! You know I hate you!"

"You can't hate me. How would you learn to eat?"

"..."

"I thought so."

"I said shut up! Spiky haired jerk."

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"When you walk or do anything, you have to be aware of your surroundings. Use your senses, and clear your mind. If you focus too much on what you might run into, you won't be too accurate. Having a clear mind sharpens your senses more." Vincent said.

"OK, do I get one of those sticks?" Yuffie asked.

"No. Because you are going to fight blind too. Not if you don't have to, that is, but in emergencies. If you are focused enough and your senses become sharper, you won't need a stick. It will be like you are not really blind. And plus. Do you think that the enemy is going to take it easy on you just because you are blind?"

"Oh, I see. But how long until my senses become really sharp?"

"I don't know. It varies per person. We will start with an exercise. I am going to stand in one part of the room, and I won't move. You will have to find me."

"OK, but that will take forever!"
"You don't go to your next lesson thing until you find me."

"*sigh* Fine. I'm warning you though."

"Just clear your mind and listen, smell, and feel. Count to ten then come and find me. And watch out for the furniture."

"OK. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I'm going to find you now." Yuffie put her arms up and swung them around to see if he was next to her. Then she took a little step ahead of her. Nothing. Then another, and another. Then she started taking big steps. She tripped over the little table.

"EEEEEKKKKKK! *sniff* Ow. That hurt." Vincent walked up to Yuffie.

"Are you OK?"

"Yes, but...I hate being blind! I hate it! Vinnie, what if I never see? What if I am blind forever? I don't want to be blind forever! I want to be able to see, and do things! I don't want to *sob* miss out on *sob* what everyone gets to *sob* do!" Yuffie cried.

"You will see! In three months, you will have your bandages off, and you will see everything."

"But it might not work! It might be a complete failure!"

"I won't let you be blind. I told you before. I will always be there to catch you if you fall, to lead you when you're lost, and to be your eyes when you can't see. I promise. I never break a promise. I love you, Yuffie!" Vincent said as he held Yuffie close to him.

"Your heart, Vinnie. Why is it beating so slow?"
"It isn't a genuine heart."

"Oh. OK. You know, you are very warm. I don't want you to ever leave me, OK? I don't want you to hurt me. I've been hurt enough in my life."

"Alright. Just as long as you don't leave me for some guy with gil and materia."

"Don't worry! I won't! You are better than any gil and materia!" They just held each other in silence. Such sweet silence. Vincent then kissed her softly with passion. She couldn't help but kiss him back a little harder. Soon, they were kissing wildly. But, Yuffie stopped him after about a minute.

"What is it? Am I not doing something right?"

"No, but...I just don't know how you could love some who can't see..."

"How could you love someone who has a claw for one hand, can turn into a beast, and locked himself in a coffin for 30 years in guilt?"

"Because, you are my everything, and when I feel your sadness, I can't help but try to make you happy. When you are happy, I can't help but want to share it with you. I have seen...sorta...what you are like inside, and the outside is hardly important. Though, you are very cute." At this Vincent blushed.

"I've seen your inside as well, and nothing can make me happier than to be with you always. You're appearance or disabilities aren't going to change you. You are the one and only beautiful Yuffie Kisaragi. The one I love. And I will do anything to protect you, and to keep you happy."

Yuffie smiled and put her cheek against his.

"Why, Vinnie. I think you are blushing! Or you have a fever."

"How would you know?"

"Your face feels hot!"

"Well, I don't think I am sick, but I am sure I am not blushing either."

"Yeah, OK, Vinnie. I guess you are just immune to blushing, huh?" Yuffie said with a smile as she positioned herself on Vincent like a baby, so he could carry her to her room.

"Do you want me to carry you, or do you want to try to walk?"

"I'll walk, if you want me to. I guess I do have to learn, but I want you to carry me every other time!"

"OK. Let's put your shoes on."

"OK, but be careful. They are hard to put on. And sometimes they hurt my foot." Just as Vincent was putting on her shoe, Tifa and Cloud went to the door to see if they were done. But when they heard them talking, they couldn't help but eavesdrop.

"Put it in slowly, Vinnie!"

"OK, I will!"

"OOOOOOWWWW! That hurt! I said slowly!"

"We will be done faster if we just put it in fast!"

"But it HURTS!"

Cloud and Tifa were blushing now, bad thoughts running through their mind.

"Fine! Why don't you do it?"

"Because I can't see! I won't know where to put it!"

"You just put it in the hole!"

What are they doing in there??? Tifa thought.

"What if I put it in the wrong one?"

"Then take it out and put it in the other one!"

"Well, you being the guy, I think you should do it. SLOWLY!"

Well, she should at least be nicer about the whole situation! The guy is trying! Cloud said to himself.

"Is that good?"

"Yeah. Now we have to do it again. Be a little gentler this time."

I don't think I can take this! I am going in! Tifa thought to herself uncomfortably. She motioned

Cloud to do the same. He nodded.

"OK. On three!" Tifa whispered. She held up one finger, then two, then when the third finger when the third finger went up, they ran into the door knocking it down.

"AAAAHHHHHHHHH!" Yuffie screamed startled.

"We know what you are doing! You could at least wait until you are married!" Cloud said with his Buster sword out ready to slice Vincent into shreds.

"Yeah! That was just sick!" Tifa said still blushing.

"What are you talking about?" Yuffie said facing the wall thinking that was where Tifa and Cloud were.

"I was putting on her shoe! Why were you eavesdropping anyway, you snoops!" Vincent said also blushing, while holding a panting Yuffie.

"You mean you were just...hehehe...putting on her shoe...hehehe...well, ummm...you can continue then. Sorry for disturbing you! Hey, wait. Did you just...Vincent just...hehehehehehe! Vincent just used a weird word! He called us snoops, Cloud!" Tifa said laughing.

"You thought Vinnie and I were...EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWW! I'm only 17! Do you think I am stupid?" Yuffie said.

"Your 17? I thought you were 16..."

"I was, but you all forgot it was my birthday TEN MONTHS AGO!"

"Really? Oooops!"

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Well, here it is. What about this chapter? I thought the same thing! ^^

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