Chapter 5: A Date with the President
(note: Thanks wonderful responders! I'm sorry I haven't written in forever. I've been going through a lot of things, and a big deal of stress. But now it's summer and I'll try to write a lot! I do not own any FF7 characters, except Taki Kanzaki. Well... the name at least! SHH! Don't tell anyone about her real identity!)
"Why do you have materia with you?" Tifa asked. "Oh that? I was-" Taki got interrupted. "I was just stealing it. Give it up Yuffie. I knew it was you, since I first saw you," Tifa grinned.
Taki fell backwards, off the bed. "I'm-I'm-I'm not Yuffie! What are you talking about? I was just about to leave for a job. I was preparing myself," she said promptly. "Very good acting Yuffie, very good. And that information about the deaths, were they real or fake?" Tifa continued to grin. "They're real!" Taki yelled out then realized something. "Hey! How many times do I have to tell you, I'm not Yuffie!" Tifa smiled, "I won't tell anyone, I promise. Why did you come here though?"
Taki sighed, "Ok, ok. I am Yuffie. I came here, because I missed you. You were the only person who was nice to me, and couldn't bear to leave without a goodbye. But then I decide to join and stay here. I had to become under another identity because Reno would know who I am in an instant. I... you know... used to go out with him." Tifa smiled even bigger, "I'm your friend? That makes me feel good. Ok. I promise. I won't tell anyone, not a soul! But... how did you get so smart?"
Yuffie laughed, "Don't think that silly kid act covered up. Did you ever wonder why I was never there after a death or something?" Tifa shook her head no, "Um... no, because no one ever noticed."
"Gee, thanks," Yuffie rolled her eyes. "I take your trust. Now let's get to our offices," Yuffie stood up. "Oh and don't forget! I am Taki! Not Yuffie. Yuffie is not here, and was never here, ok?" Tifa nodded, "I'll try to remember."
"You better remember! I'll get killed, well, hurt and kicked out, and so will you!" Yuffie yelled. "Ok! Ok! Chill. Now let's go," Tifa stood up and put the chair back. Yuffie stood up and wiped the pouted look off her face. Right before they walked out, Tifa stopped and turned to Yuffie, "Hey Yuffie. You look different. Your hair is darker and you're wearing glasses, and hey! You smell good."
"Is that a compliment?" Yuffie asked. Tifa laughed and walked out. "Hey!" Yuffie ran after her.
They reached their office and said their good-byes. Tifa sat down in her chair and saw a small envelope on her desk. She grabbed it and opened it, "Hmm. It says, 'Meet me in my room, 7 p.m.' Signed by... Rufus?" She hummed and put the letter away. She turned on her computer and leaned back in her chair. Rude came by and dropped off a letter for Tifa.
"Another letter?" Tifa asked herself and opened it. The letter read,
"Hey Tifa. I know it's not smart of me to be writing to you, but hey, I thought you might like a letter from your new rival. Oh by the way, if you haven't read the bottom of this letter, it's Red. I'm not writing it, but I went to Cosmo Canyon and got someone to write it for me. I really miss you. I heard you joined ShinRa. The bonfire told me. Yuffie also left. She must be with you.
"I wish you didn't leave, but hey, you chose what you wanted to choose. Maybe I should come and join too? But I don't think I could, or should. The people in Cosmo Canyon wouldn't trust me anymore and I don't know a way to come and disguise myself, because look at me! I'm not a human! But we should meet up somewhere, just to say hi. I don't care if we are rivals or not, I'll always be your friend.
Signed,
Red XIII"
Tifa smiled and ignored her computer. She pulled out a piece of paper and started writing a letter back to Red.
"Red! It's so nice to hear from you. I've missed you so much! I really hope to meet up with you again sometime. Why yes, Yuffie is here, as a matter of fact. Strange, huh? Of course we'll always be friends. We should meet up on Thursday around 11 in the morning at Mideel. No one usually goes there, so it'll be ok I hope that sounds all right. I would write more, but I have to get back to work. I'll see you soon!
~Tifa"
She folds the letter and stuffs it into an envelope. She closes it and places a stamp on it. Tifa places it on a tray and it opens up, sending the letter down a big opening. "There! I got that done. Hopefully the letter will be delivered soon." She starts to type away on the computer.
* * *
Time starts to fade and she shuts down her computer, "Sometimes work can be such a big pain." She opens up a drawer that contained Rufus' letter and she reads it again. Tifa smiles and stands up, gathering her things. On her way out, she bumps into Tseng, causing them both to drop their files, "Oh I'm so sorry!" She bites her lower lip and starts to gather her things and he helps her, while grabbing his files, "It's alright. It's my fault, I wasn't paying attention." They both look up at each other at the same time, handing each other one of their folders. "Thanks," They both say. Tseng nods and Tifa looks away, both standing up. "See ya," Tseng says, as he walks away. Tifa nods and starts walking to her room.
Tifa enters the room, and to find Yuffie lying on her bed, reading a magazine, "Yo Tifa, what's up?" Tifa shakes her head softly, "Nothing. I just have to get ready for my dinner with Rufus." Yuffie shoots up and throws the magazine to the side of the bed, "You're really gunna go with him? What happens if he tries something on you?" Tifa plops down on the other bed, next to Yuffie's, "Chill. It'll be ok. I'm pretty strong ya know, so don't worry." Tifa checks her watch and it read, "5:13pm."
"I better get ready, huh?" Tifa sits up and takes off her jacket and shoes. She removes her gloves and lays them on the side table drawer. She started to remove her shirt and walked over to the closet. She was looking around for the dress she got from Cait Sith. She found it and pulled it over herself. She moved down her skirt and pulled the rest of the dress over her stomach.
"Wow Tifa! That's a really good looking dress on you." Tifa smiles and pulls her black socks off and walks into the bathroom. "Yuffie... wanna help me do something with my hair?" Yuffie jumps and walks into the bathroom, "I don't have much hair myself, but sure." Tifa and Yuffie start to fiddle around with Tifa's hair and they come up with a nice idea of putting it up in a clip. Tifa grabs make-up and starts applying it, as Yuffie does Tifa's nails.
"You're gunna look so pretty Tifa! I'm envious," Yuffie pouts, while finishing up Tifa's nails. "I'll pay you back Yuffie. Don't worry," Tifa smiles and finishes putting lipstick on. Yuffie smiles and steps back, taking a look at Tifa. "Oh! My shoes!" Tifa looks around. "I'll get them!" Yuffie runs out of the room and grabs her dazzling blue high heels. She hands them to Tifa, "Thanks Yuffie." Tifa slips them on her feet. Yuffie takes a couple steps back and stares at Tifa with awe again.
"Oh yea! I have something that you could wear!" Yuffie runs to the side table drawer and rummages around. "Found it!" She holds up a sapphire necklace. She walks backs to Tifa, laying it around Tifa's neck. "Wow! This is pretty! Where did you get it at?" Yuffie smirks and steps back, placing a finger over her mouth, "Shh!" Tifa just glares at her with a smile. Tifa turns to the mirror and takes one last look, sighing happily, "I'm ready."
* * *
Tifa makes her way up to the President's room. She knocks on the door. The door slowly opens on its own and Rufus is facing his back towards her. He turns around, brushing his hair back, "Hello Tifa. Just in time." He smiles and pulls out a rose, handing it to her. She chuckles and accepts it, "Thank you! It's so beautiful." Rufus places his elbow outward, "Are you ready to go, m' dear?" She nods, and wraps her arm around his. They start to walk out of the room, and Scarlet, from her room, peeks out, feeling very jealous, "Ooo... That Tifa Lockheart is gunna get it one of these days."
They make their way down to the parking lot. Rufus snaps his finger and a limousine pulls up. Tifa chuckles and Rufus opens a door for her. She nods and gets in, followed by Rufus. "So where are we going?" Rufus smirks and brushes his hair back, "We are going to a fancy 5 star restaurant in Costa Del Sol." Tifa shifts in her seat, "How are we going to get over there from here? It's on a different continent." Rufus lays back in his seat, "Why... we are taking the limo over to my airship." Tifa sits back in her seat and smiles, "Oh."
They make their way over to the airship and they climb aboard. Rufus grabs Tifa's hand and lifts it in the air, "Welcome to my humble ship." Her eyes sparkle and gaze upon all the wonderful things. "Wow! Amazing! This beautiful." Tifa runs around looking at the fireplace, the soft rug, the wonderful paintings, the sparkling chandelier, and everything else. "It's like a fancy house in an airship!" Rufus smiles and sits on the couch, "I'm glad you like it. There is a bedroom over there, and a bathroom over-- Oh I think you already found it." He laughs. Tifa smiles and chuckles happily at the sparkling room. She makes her way over to the couch and sits down, "You probably went through so much to prepare this." Rufus shakes his head slowly, "Nah... It's worth it for a pretty girl like you though." She blushes and turns away.
The intercom comes up, "We'll be taking off shortly, please be seated for now." They sit there with a moment of silence, but then Tifa spots something on top of the fireplace. She jumps up and looks at it. "It's so sparkly... What is it?" She turns back to Rufus, "It's actually a sculpture made out of broken up materia. It won't cast magic, but if it did, it would probably be very strong."
The ship takes off and Tifa stumbles back, falling on top of Rufus, "Ack! I'm so sorry!" Rufus smirks, "It's quite alright. Are you ok?" Tifa blushes and nods. She sits up and sits on the couch. "You shouldn't have gotten up," Rufus laughs. Tifa quietly sits there, still blushing.
Time seems to rush by and they make it to Costa Del Sol. They make their way out of the airship and they walk too the restaurant. They take their seats and music is softly playing in the background. Tifa looks at the candle on the table and it flickers and she opens her menu, "Hmm... What do you recommend Rufus?" Rufus looks away from the menu, "Well, I like all their things here, so how about I just order for you?" Tifa closes her menu and sets it away, "Ok. Thanks." She hears a slight buzzing noise come from her purse and it's she reaches down, grabbing her small phone. She sits up and turns it on, "Yes?"
Red shows up on the screen and Tifa jumps, "Hey Tifa! I hope I'm not interrupting anything." She looks at the phone shocked and stands up, "Um... I'll be right back Rufus." Rufus looks at her puzzled, "Who is it?" She looks a bit nervous, "It's uh... Taki. She needs help with something. It's a girl thing." Rufus nods, "Yes, yes. You may go." He gives an embarrassed look and Tifa goes off the bathroom.
"RED! What are you doing? I was on a date!"
Red grins, "Oh really? And with who?" Tifa blushes and looks away, "Ugh, you're such a dog." He barks at her, "I take that to offence!" Tifa jumps back slightly, "Oh sorry! I didn't mean it like that." She chuckles slightly, "Anyways... Why are you calling Red?"
"Well... I got your letter and I wanted to call to tell you, that day will be fine." He kind grins, but the Tifa catches on, "And?" Red sighs, "Ok... and I wanted to tell you that Cloud is out for you." He continues to smile, but with his ears lowered. "Oh... Good or bad?" Tifa scratches her head. "I can't tell. Her...I have a recording of what happened."
Red pressed buttons on his phone with his claws and a recording of what happened show up on the screen. Cloud appears on the screen and is shuffling around, grabbing his sword and materia, while Aeris is following him around, trying to stop him, "Cloud! Stop being so stubborn!" Cloud heads for the door, and then it gets a close up on his face. Tifa mumbles, "Cloud..." Aeris lays a hand on his shoulder and he jerks away, "I'm going to find Tifa." He turns to Aeris, and then the view is behind Aeris, looking at Cloud straight in the face. Tifa pauses it before it goes on and stares at his eyes, "Those... I can't tell if they are full of hate... or love." She starts it up again, listening to Aeris, "But why Cloud? You have me here. I don't know where Yuffie is at, but it doesn't matter. Do you love Tifa or something?" Cloud gets a gnarled look on his face and he runs out of the pub, while Aeris falls to her knees, holding her hand outward, "Cloud! Cloud...wait! Cloud..." The sound and picture fades and Red is back on the screen.
"See? It's just so odd..." Red sighs and looks down. "Hmm..." Tifa leans against a wall, teasing a strand of her hair. "You better watch out Tifa. I don't know if this'll be a good thing or a bad thing." Tifa smiles and looks at the screen, "Ok... Thanks Red! I can't wait 'til Thursday!" He nods and the screen disappears and she turns her phone off. She places her hand on her forehead and closes her eyes. "Oh boy... I hope he doesn't know where to find me first. But then again..." She sighs and looks at her phone, turning it back on and replaying the same file two more times, then she turns it off, looks in the mirror, fixes her hair and walks out of the bathroom.
She makes her way over to her table and sits down, placing the phone into her purse, "Please forgive me Rufus." He laughs, sipping wine, "That's quite alright. How's Taki?" Tifa scoots her chair in and looks up, "Eh heh heh...she's is fine now! Thank you for giving me some time to help her." Rufus shifts in his sit, "No problem dear. Anything for you." Tifa stares down into her wine cup and looks at her reflection. Their meals come out and they eat in moderate time.
After their meal, they headed back to ship. Rufus and Tifa sat on the couch until the ship was ready to take off and it was in the air. Tifa looked at the top of the fireplace and realized that the sparkling materia sculpture was gone. "Hmm... Must have fell, or someone took it to clean it," She thinks to herself. Rufus smiles at her, "I have a present for you dear." Tifa turns and looks at him, "You do?" He starts coming forward at her, slowly, "A precious kiss, for a precious lady." She gulped and trying moving back, but the couch arm was behind her, and she started to think to herself, "Oh not again. Don't panic... It's just a kiss!" Tifa tried to stay still, but she slide from under him and stood up.
Rufus was still on one knee, leaning forward, but then he slowly turned around to her, "What's the matter? It's just a kiss." She nods, and starts to fidget, "Ugh... I have to go to the restroom." He sighs and waves his hand, suggesting that she could go. She ran into the bathroom and locked the door. She looked around and spotted 2 other doors connected to the bathroom. Tifa looks in the mirror and sighs, "Why did I run?" She splashes her face with cold water, then wipes her face down with a plush, blue towel. She takes another stare into the mirror, smiles and nods, "You can do it! Just a kiss."
She turns around and gets confused, "Oh boy...what door was it? Uhm..." She grabs the handle of one door and opens it. It appears to be the bedroom and she steps in, closing the door behind her. She looks at the softly light room and walks over to the bed, pressing her hand on it, "Ooo soft." She hears another door close and she turns, noticing its Rufus. "Eh heh heh... Hi Rufus!" Rufus walks closer to her and grabs her right hand in his and he wraps his arm around her waist, lower her gently to the bed. Tifa looks around worried, "Uh..." Rufus then places a finger over her mouth and he lowers his face to hers. She looks around a bit more, then moves away.
"Ugh! Get back here!" Rufus grabs her by the wrist and pulls her close to him, "What's the matter with a simple kiss dear?" She gets a strange face and tries pulling back. She moves around, and he gets a tight hold around her waist, and his face gets closer. "Errgh..." Tifa struggles and his grip tighten. Something moves in the shadows and some ninja stars are flung out, pinning Rufus against the wall, "What's this?" The ninja figure in black zooms around the room, grabbing onto Tifa and fleeing the scene.
Rufus stands there alone in the room, looking dimwitted, "COME BACK HERE!!!!" He continues to be stuck in the wall and the airship reaches ShinRa.
(note: Thanks wonderful responders! I'm sorry I haven't written in forever. I've been going through a lot of things, and a big deal of stress. But now it's summer and I'll try to write a lot! I do not own any FF7 characters, except Taki Kanzaki. Well... the name at least! SHH! Don't tell anyone about her real identity!)
"Why do you have materia with you?" Tifa asked. "Oh that? I was-" Taki got interrupted. "I was just stealing it. Give it up Yuffie. I knew it was you, since I first saw you," Tifa grinned.
Taki fell backwards, off the bed. "I'm-I'm-I'm not Yuffie! What are you talking about? I was just about to leave for a job. I was preparing myself," she said promptly. "Very good acting Yuffie, very good. And that information about the deaths, were they real or fake?" Tifa continued to grin. "They're real!" Taki yelled out then realized something. "Hey! How many times do I have to tell you, I'm not Yuffie!" Tifa smiled, "I won't tell anyone, I promise. Why did you come here though?"
Taki sighed, "Ok, ok. I am Yuffie. I came here, because I missed you. You were the only person who was nice to me, and couldn't bear to leave without a goodbye. But then I decide to join and stay here. I had to become under another identity because Reno would know who I am in an instant. I... you know... used to go out with him." Tifa smiled even bigger, "I'm your friend? That makes me feel good. Ok. I promise. I won't tell anyone, not a soul! But... how did you get so smart?"
Yuffie laughed, "Don't think that silly kid act covered up. Did you ever wonder why I was never there after a death or something?" Tifa shook her head no, "Um... no, because no one ever noticed."
"Gee, thanks," Yuffie rolled her eyes. "I take your trust. Now let's get to our offices," Yuffie stood up. "Oh and don't forget! I am Taki! Not Yuffie. Yuffie is not here, and was never here, ok?" Tifa nodded, "I'll try to remember."
"You better remember! I'll get killed, well, hurt and kicked out, and so will you!" Yuffie yelled. "Ok! Ok! Chill. Now let's go," Tifa stood up and put the chair back. Yuffie stood up and wiped the pouted look off her face. Right before they walked out, Tifa stopped and turned to Yuffie, "Hey Yuffie. You look different. Your hair is darker and you're wearing glasses, and hey! You smell good."
"Is that a compliment?" Yuffie asked. Tifa laughed and walked out. "Hey!" Yuffie ran after her.
They reached their office and said their good-byes. Tifa sat down in her chair and saw a small envelope on her desk. She grabbed it and opened it, "Hmm. It says, 'Meet me in my room, 7 p.m.' Signed by... Rufus?" She hummed and put the letter away. She turned on her computer and leaned back in her chair. Rude came by and dropped off a letter for Tifa.
"Another letter?" Tifa asked herself and opened it. The letter read,
"Hey Tifa. I know it's not smart of me to be writing to you, but hey, I thought you might like a letter from your new rival. Oh by the way, if you haven't read the bottom of this letter, it's Red. I'm not writing it, but I went to Cosmo Canyon and got someone to write it for me. I really miss you. I heard you joined ShinRa. The bonfire told me. Yuffie also left. She must be with you.
"I wish you didn't leave, but hey, you chose what you wanted to choose. Maybe I should come and join too? But I don't think I could, or should. The people in Cosmo Canyon wouldn't trust me anymore and I don't know a way to come and disguise myself, because look at me! I'm not a human! But we should meet up somewhere, just to say hi. I don't care if we are rivals or not, I'll always be your friend.
Signed,
Red XIII"
Tifa smiled and ignored her computer. She pulled out a piece of paper and started writing a letter back to Red.
"Red! It's so nice to hear from you. I've missed you so much! I really hope to meet up with you again sometime. Why yes, Yuffie is here, as a matter of fact. Strange, huh? Of course we'll always be friends. We should meet up on Thursday around 11 in the morning at Mideel. No one usually goes there, so it'll be ok I hope that sounds all right. I would write more, but I have to get back to work. I'll see you soon!
~Tifa"
She folds the letter and stuffs it into an envelope. She closes it and places a stamp on it. Tifa places it on a tray and it opens up, sending the letter down a big opening. "There! I got that done. Hopefully the letter will be delivered soon." She starts to type away on the computer.
* * *
Time starts to fade and she shuts down her computer, "Sometimes work can be such a big pain." She opens up a drawer that contained Rufus' letter and she reads it again. Tifa smiles and stands up, gathering her things. On her way out, she bumps into Tseng, causing them both to drop their files, "Oh I'm so sorry!" She bites her lower lip and starts to gather her things and he helps her, while grabbing his files, "It's alright. It's my fault, I wasn't paying attention." They both look up at each other at the same time, handing each other one of their folders. "Thanks," They both say. Tseng nods and Tifa looks away, both standing up. "See ya," Tseng says, as he walks away. Tifa nods and starts walking to her room.
Tifa enters the room, and to find Yuffie lying on her bed, reading a magazine, "Yo Tifa, what's up?" Tifa shakes her head softly, "Nothing. I just have to get ready for my dinner with Rufus." Yuffie shoots up and throws the magazine to the side of the bed, "You're really gunna go with him? What happens if he tries something on you?" Tifa plops down on the other bed, next to Yuffie's, "Chill. It'll be ok. I'm pretty strong ya know, so don't worry." Tifa checks her watch and it read, "5:13pm."
"I better get ready, huh?" Tifa sits up and takes off her jacket and shoes. She removes her gloves and lays them on the side table drawer. She started to remove her shirt and walked over to the closet. She was looking around for the dress she got from Cait Sith. She found it and pulled it over herself. She moved down her skirt and pulled the rest of the dress over her stomach.
"Wow Tifa! That's a really good looking dress on you." Tifa smiles and pulls her black socks off and walks into the bathroom. "Yuffie... wanna help me do something with my hair?" Yuffie jumps and walks into the bathroom, "I don't have much hair myself, but sure." Tifa and Yuffie start to fiddle around with Tifa's hair and they come up with a nice idea of putting it up in a clip. Tifa grabs make-up and starts applying it, as Yuffie does Tifa's nails.
"You're gunna look so pretty Tifa! I'm envious," Yuffie pouts, while finishing up Tifa's nails. "I'll pay you back Yuffie. Don't worry," Tifa smiles and finishes putting lipstick on. Yuffie smiles and steps back, taking a look at Tifa. "Oh! My shoes!" Tifa looks around. "I'll get them!" Yuffie runs out of the room and grabs her dazzling blue high heels. She hands them to Tifa, "Thanks Yuffie." Tifa slips them on her feet. Yuffie takes a couple steps back and stares at Tifa with awe again.
"Oh yea! I have something that you could wear!" Yuffie runs to the side table drawer and rummages around. "Found it!" She holds up a sapphire necklace. She walks backs to Tifa, laying it around Tifa's neck. "Wow! This is pretty! Where did you get it at?" Yuffie smirks and steps back, placing a finger over her mouth, "Shh!" Tifa just glares at her with a smile. Tifa turns to the mirror and takes one last look, sighing happily, "I'm ready."
* * *
Tifa makes her way up to the President's room. She knocks on the door. The door slowly opens on its own and Rufus is facing his back towards her. He turns around, brushing his hair back, "Hello Tifa. Just in time." He smiles and pulls out a rose, handing it to her. She chuckles and accepts it, "Thank you! It's so beautiful." Rufus places his elbow outward, "Are you ready to go, m' dear?" She nods, and wraps her arm around his. They start to walk out of the room, and Scarlet, from her room, peeks out, feeling very jealous, "Ooo... That Tifa Lockheart is gunna get it one of these days."
They make their way down to the parking lot. Rufus snaps his finger and a limousine pulls up. Tifa chuckles and Rufus opens a door for her. She nods and gets in, followed by Rufus. "So where are we going?" Rufus smirks and brushes his hair back, "We are going to a fancy 5 star restaurant in Costa Del Sol." Tifa shifts in her seat, "How are we going to get over there from here? It's on a different continent." Rufus lays back in his seat, "Why... we are taking the limo over to my airship." Tifa sits back in her seat and smiles, "Oh."
They make their way over to the airship and they climb aboard. Rufus grabs Tifa's hand and lifts it in the air, "Welcome to my humble ship." Her eyes sparkle and gaze upon all the wonderful things. "Wow! Amazing! This beautiful." Tifa runs around looking at the fireplace, the soft rug, the wonderful paintings, the sparkling chandelier, and everything else. "It's like a fancy house in an airship!" Rufus smiles and sits on the couch, "I'm glad you like it. There is a bedroom over there, and a bathroom over-- Oh I think you already found it." He laughs. Tifa smiles and chuckles happily at the sparkling room. She makes her way over to the couch and sits down, "You probably went through so much to prepare this." Rufus shakes his head slowly, "Nah... It's worth it for a pretty girl like you though." She blushes and turns away.
The intercom comes up, "We'll be taking off shortly, please be seated for now." They sit there with a moment of silence, but then Tifa spots something on top of the fireplace. She jumps up and looks at it. "It's so sparkly... What is it?" She turns back to Rufus, "It's actually a sculpture made out of broken up materia. It won't cast magic, but if it did, it would probably be very strong."
The ship takes off and Tifa stumbles back, falling on top of Rufus, "Ack! I'm so sorry!" Rufus smirks, "It's quite alright. Are you ok?" Tifa blushes and nods. She sits up and sits on the couch. "You shouldn't have gotten up," Rufus laughs. Tifa quietly sits there, still blushing.
Time seems to rush by and they make it to Costa Del Sol. They make their way out of the airship and they walk too the restaurant. They take their seats and music is softly playing in the background. Tifa looks at the candle on the table and it flickers and she opens her menu, "Hmm... What do you recommend Rufus?" Rufus looks away from the menu, "Well, I like all their things here, so how about I just order for you?" Tifa closes her menu and sets it away, "Ok. Thanks." She hears a slight buzzing noise come from her purse and it's she reaches down, grabbing her small phone. She sits up and turns it on, "Yes?"
Red shows up on the screen and Tifa jumps, "Hey Tifa! I hope I'm not interrupting anything." She looks at the phone shocked and stands up, "Um... I'll be right back Rufus." Rufus looks at her puzzled, "Who is it?" She looks a bit nervous, "It's uh... Taki. She needs help with something. It's a girl thing." Rufus nods, "Yes, yes. You may go." He gives an embarrassed look and Tifa goes off the bathroom.
"RED! What are you doing? I was on a date!"
Red grins, "Oh really? And with who?" Tifa blushes and looks away, "Ugh, you're such a dog." He barks at her, "I take that to offence!" Tifa jumps back slightly, "Oh sorry! I didn't mean it like that." She chuckles slightly, "Anyways... Why are you calling Red?"
"Well... I got your letter and I wanted to call to tell you, that day will be fine." He kind grins, but the Tifa catches on, "And?" Red sighs, "Ok... and I wanted to tell you that Cloud is out for you." He continues to smile, but with his ears lowered. "Oh... Good or bad?" Tifa scratches her head. "I can't tell. Her...I have a recording of what happened."
Red pressed buttons on his phone with his claws and a recording of what happened show up on the screen. Cloud appears on the screen and is shuffling around, grabbing his sword and materia, while Aeris is following him around, trying to stop him, "Cloud! Stop being so stubborn!" Cloud heads for the door, and then it gets a close up on his face. Tifa mumbles, "Cloud..." Aeris lays a hand on his shoulder and he jerks away, "I'm going to find Tifa." He turns to Aeris, and then the view is behind Aeris, looking at Cloud straight in the face. Tifa pauses it before it goes on and stares at his eyes, "Those... I can't tell if they are full of hate... or love." She starts it up again, listening to Aeris, "But why Cloud? You have me here. I don't know where Yuffie is at, but it doesn't matter. Do you love Tifa or something?" Cloud gets a gnarled look on his face and he runs out of the pub, while Aeris falls to her knees, holding her hand outward, "Cloud! Cloud...wait! Cloud..." The sound and picture fades and Red is back on the screen.
"See? It's just so odd..." Red sighs and looks down. "Hmm..." Tifa leans against a wall, teasing a strand of her hair. "You better watch out Tifa. I don't know if this'll be a good thing or a bad thing." Tifa smiles and looks at the screen, "Ok... Thanks Red! I can't wait 'til Thursday!" He nods and the screen disappears and she turns her phone off. She places her hand on her forehead and closes her eyes. "Oh boy... I hope he doesn't know where to find me first. But then again..." She sighs and looks at her phone, turning it back on and replaying the same file two more times, then she turns it off, looks in the mirror, fixes her hair and walks out of the bathroom.
She makes her way over to her table and sits down, placing the phone into her purse, "Please forgive me Rufus." He laughs, sipping wine, "That's quite alright. How's Taki?" Tifa scoots her chair in and looks up, "Eh heh heh...she's is fine now! Thank you for giving me some time to help her." Rufus shifts in his sit, "No problem dear. Anything for you." Tifa stares down into her wine cup and looks at her reflection. Their meals come out and they eat in moderate time.
After their meal, they headed back to ship. Rufus and Tifa sat on the couch until the ship was ready to take off and it was in the air. Tifa looked at the top of the fireplace and realized that the sparkling materia sculpture was gone. "Hmm... Must have fell, or someone took it to clean it," She thinks to herself. Rufus smiles at her, "I have a present for you dear." Tifa turns and looks at him, "You do?" He starts coming forward at her, slowly, "A precious kiss, for a precious lady." She gulped and trying moving back, but the couch arm was behind her, and she started to think to herself, "Oh not again. Don't panic... It's just a kiss!" Tifa tried to stay still, but she slide from under him and stood up.
Rufus was still on one knee, leaning forward, but then he slowly turned around to her, "What's the matter? It's just a kiss." She nods, and starts to fidget, "Ugh... I have to go to the restroom." He sighs and waves his hand, suggesting that she could go. She ran into the bathroom and locked the door. She looked around and spotted 2 other doors connected to the bathroom. Tifa looks in the mirror and sighs, "Why did I run?" She splashes her face with cold water, then wipes her face down with a plush, blue towel. She takes another stare into the mirror, smiles and nods, "You can do it! Just a kiss."
She turns around and gets confused, "Oh boy...what door was it? Uhm..." She grabs the handle of one door and opens it. It appears to be the bedroom and she steps in, closing the door behind her. She looks at the softly light room and walks over to the bed, pressing her hand on it, "Ooo soft." She hears another door close and she turns, noticing its Rufus. "Eh heh heh... Hi Rufus!" Rufus walks closer to her and grabs her right hand in his and he wraps his arm around her waist, lower her gently to the bed. Tifa looks around worried, "Uh..." Rufus then places a finger over her mouth and he lowers his face to hers. She looks around a bit more, then moves away.
"Ugh! Get back here!" Rufus grabs her by the wrist and pulls her close to him, "What's the matter with a simple kiss dear?" She gets a strange face and tries pulling back. She moves around, and he gets a tight hold around her waist, and his face gets closer. "Errgh..." Tifa struggles and his grip tighten. Something moves in the shadows and some ninja stars are flung out, pinning Rufus against the wall, "What's this?" The ninja figure in black zooms around the room, grabbing onto Tifa and fleeing the scene.
Rufus stands there alone in the room, looking dimwitted, "COME BACK HERE!!!!" He continues to be stuck in the wall and the airship reaches ShinRa.