An: thanks for the reviews; it makes me so happy that people enjoy my story! So here's chapter 2, it's fairly short, I have another chapter written and I just felt like it didn't fit to post it all in one chapter. Oh and just to warn you guys, this chapter is filled with major sap and romantic stuff .hehehe! All cloti of course! So enjoy and don't forget to review, even if you don't like it!
Disclaimer: still don't own anything.
When Tifa arrived at the edge of town, Cloud was already there, waiting.
"Tifa…you look awesome" Tifa blushed slightly.
"Thanks Cloud, so do you" both of them were smiling now.
Tifa noticed that Cloud had laid a blanket on the grass for them to sit; he held out his hand and invited her to sit down. They sat there for a moment in silence, looking at the stars, perhaps remembering that night at the well, but most of all enjoying each other's company. Cloud, though, had something on his mind, he could no longer wait to tell her his feelings, he had waited so long already, since they were just children he had loved her in secret, even during meteor, that last night under the Highwind had only confirmed what he had know all along, he truly loved her and no one else.
"You know Tifa, there is a specific reason why I asked you out tonight" he said very nervously.
"Remember that night, before the final battle with Sephiroth, when I told you there were many things that I wanted to tell you but didn't really know how to say it, and then you told me that words are not the only way to show people what you're thinking. Well, you were right" saying these words, Cloud slowly leaned closer to Tifa and put his lips to hers, giving her the kiss they both had been waiting for all their lives. Even though she was shocked, Tifa welcomed the kiss, wishing this moment would never end. Cloud finally decided to break the kiss, he had many things to tell her, he did not want her to think it was only lust; he wanted her to know there was a true feeling behind the kiss.
"Tifa, I know I haven't been really open with my feelings during meteor, but I didn't know myself back then, but now, I know what has truly been missing from my life for all these years….Tifa Lockheart, I love you!" He had said it pretty fast but still, he had managed to get it out, he could see the look of pure shock on Tifa's face, obviously she hadn't been expecting him to just come out and say it, even though it seemed like everyone in Avalanche knew of his feelings for Tifa, she appeared to be the only one to be completely oblivious to it. Finally she decided to speak.
"Oh Cloud, you don't know how good it feels to hear those words when I have loved you from the beginning…I'm sorry I never said anything, even on our date in the gondola…I wanted to tell you but I was afraid…afraid of rejection…afraid someone else had taken my place in your heart…Aeris…" As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Tifa could not help but feel guilt overwhelm her, how could she say something like that about Aeris, her good friend, the one that had given her life to save all of them?
Cloud could see the distressed look in her eyes, he knew she missed the flower girl more then anyone else. Of course, he missed her too but to think he had been in love with her was ridiculous, since childhood, there was only Tifa, he had joined SOLDIER just to be noticed by her, no…there was never anyone else, only Tifa.
"Tifa, I never want you to feel like anyone could ever replace you in my heart, I swear to you on my life, you are the only one I see. Aeris was a friend and she made it quite obvious that she had feelings for me, but I could never be with anyone other then you and I want you to know that, now and forever. I know you miss her, I miss her too, she was dear to all of us and I'm sure if she were here, she would want us to be happy. " Cloud gave her a knowing smile.
"Cloud I 'm sorry I ever doubted you, at the time you weren't acting like yourself so I didn't know what to think…I'm sorry." Tifa rested her head on Cloud's shoulder and looked up to the star filled sky.
"Look at the stars Tifa, it'll always remind me of that night at the well, and I will always keep our promise, we have been through so much together in the past year, but now, I feel like I can finally start over…with you by my side" Cloud had not felt so good in years, he was never really good at expressing his feelings but this time, he had managed quite well. Suddenly, he felt Tifa's body tense.
"Cloud, did you hear that?" She said, slight panic could be heard in her voice.
"Yeah, sounds like gunshots…better check it out, maybe someone's in trouble!" Cloud immediately got up, offering his hand to Tifa to help her up; they had not brought weapons or materia, not expecting a fight in this peaceful moment. The sounds of gunshots were accompanied by the demonic sheiks of a beast, they could see nothing yet but they were getting close. They ran passed the chocobo ranch and into the marsh lands when the finally came face to face with the one responsible for the noise they had heard.
"What the fuck" was all Cloud could say.
A/N: hehehe sort of a cliffhanger here, I know this was short but admit it, the whole battle thing didn't fit the sappiness of the date so I didn't want to have it all in one chapter. So I hope you enjoyed, I will try to update as soon as possible! Thanks for reading!
