Grinding

Final Fantasy VII, all rights to the Square-Enix. I'm exasperated by this website…I space through one part and the other and the spaces won't appear…heck! I'll use another method then…

"Nooooooooooooooooooo!"

"C-cid…calm down!"

Cid was clinging to Tifa's arms in desperation. She had just told everyone one of her decision to move out.

"Sniff! How I'm supposed to live on with out you? The only decent girl besides Aeris is you! Bwaaahhh!"

"HEY!" Yuffie responded insulted.

"Cut it out Cid, or I'm telling Shera."

"I don't care…grunt!"

Cloud couldn't just stand there and listen without giving his personal opinion.

"So, that's why you were always thinking about saving money, huh?" he scratched his head "Still I think it's more convenient for you to stay here. You don't have to worry about paying a rent."

"If you're leaving because you feel like a load for this house…" added Aeris.

"No, no. It's nothing like that." She was feeling a little guilty "I just want to be on my own and lead a life by myself. "

She looked around, nobody seemed really happy to get rid of her. Only Vincent was expressionless…obviously.

"I…I can't stay here forever. We can't keep living like a huge family or like we're at school."

"Tifa's right. It's her decision after all." Red added.

"I respect that too Red. I just feel better having her nearby" said Barret.

"I take the chance to say I'll be leaving too"

Everyone now turned to Red.

"Well, it's not like I'm functional in here anyway. I help Aeris and that's it…and sincerely I have no intentions of staying here the rest of my life."

"Well of course we don't mean forever Red…"

Cloud placed a hand on Aeris's shoulder.

"You two made your decisions and you're more than grown to hear our pleads just because we happen to care and enjoy your company. It was meant to be one day. Just take your time, ok?"

"Sure"they both responded in unison.

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"I feel such an idiot for acting like some apprehensive mother but it bothers me."

Aeris was preparing dinner and Cloud had joined only for an occasion to share thoughts on the matter.

"You sure sound like one. Why does it bother you that much?"

Aeris was about to respond but for a moment her thoughts went deeper.

"I think…Tifa hold some grudge about me. I think she's leaving because of me."

"You have to be kidding. What should she be angry at you for?"

"Cloud…"

"Yes?" he turned. Staring at her for just a moment it all seemed clear why Tifa was leaving.

"Oh…"

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"So you're going to your brother-in-law's wedding?"

"Yeahh…" added Cid distractedly "Hey! He is not my brother-in-law!"

Yuffie giggled.

"Poor Shera!"

"Poor Shera what? Poor Cid…I have to fly all the way alone just for a wedding. Besides that Tifa is leaving us…sob!"

"You never had a chance with her from the start."

"Tsk! You have yet to know the charms of I, Cid!"

Yuffie turned to Red who was relaxing on the sofa.

"I guess it's better for you to leave, eh Red? Weather you're doing house chores or eating…all the rest you can do is sleep."

"Nonsense Yuffie. Cat's sleep all day."

"I'm not a cat!" he added pissed.

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Tifa looked for Vincent around that night. He was sitting outside actually not reading but he just seemed to be relaxing for real.

"Hey!"

"What is it?"

"Do I always have to need something from you?"

"Yes."

"Fine" she sat near him "I do."

"I'm at your service as always."

"Wow!" she joked "About the apartment, I found something. Feel like taking a look at it with me tomorrow?"

"Whatever you find is fine with me. Try not to get tricked."

"Of course, but maybe…if you came along…you could check things out."

"I don't feel like it Tifa. If you want to live on your own it would be better you started about making your own decisions."

"It's still your money."

"When I said I'd give you the money I meant it."

She was clearly making an excuse to drag him along.

"Humph!" she turned giving him the annoyed look.

"Now you're acting like Yuffie" he mocked.

"You don't want to see the apartment, you don't wan to see me, you don't want to kiss, you don't even want to eat what I cook."

Vincent was little surprised.

"What?"

"Well, it's not like I ever cooked something but if I move I'll have to start to…"

"No, no. I didn't mean that, your cooking is poisoning" he kept mocking "I meant the I don't kiss you part…"

"Yeah…that too. My food isn't as bad, by the way!"

"I thought you weren't supposed to kiss customers."

"Actually it is true…but since you're going to be my only customer, I could make a special exception for you…"

Tifa kept talking as if anything she said meant less than anything to her. Vincent's thought were still deliberating.

He got up.

"Well…I'll go to bed. Work up early tomorrow".

"Want me to tag along?"

"You're surprisingly disposable." He chuckled "No, I'm fine thanks."

"No goodnight kiss either, eh?"

"Aren't we a little old for that?"

"Yeah yeah! Whatever, just go…"

Tifa was pissed off at him…again. She was so annoyed she didn't notice him from behind.

"Wha…?"

He turned her face to him and kissed her with hunger. Pushing her head to him deeper.

He let her go after 20 infinite seconds and then left.

"Goodnight then."

Tifa remained speechless for a while.

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I'll be happy to illustrate Tifa's cooking skills soon enough. I'm not sure how many chapters are left…lemme see…about 5 perhaps? Sorry for the mean Vincent…I'm just very big sadist. Thank's fro your reviewìs Highwoman.