Disclaimer: Not Mine, Square-Enix
Warning: This fic contains Yaoi, which means guy-on-guy action, drug use, swearing and descriptive scenes (mainly containing blood and guts) that might disturb some people. Do not read if you don't like. Flamers will be used to roast marshmallows on. Not suitable for kiddies.
AN: This chapter contains a Lime, so just be warned. Also, so i don't confuse you, I've changed Vincent (child) to Vince so he doesn't get mixed up with Vincent. When i first started this story Vincent wasn't going to get a big part, but it turned out differently, leaving me with a bit of a mess, so I just shortened child Vincent's name. I hope this doesn't confuse anyone too much. Gomen.
Chapter 10
"Where were you last night Seifer?"
Seifer fidgeted with his SeeD uniform.
"Um, at the ceremony."
Squall's eyes narrowed.
"I thought your orders was to stay away from the events. If Galb saw you, it will bring the place down."
"Don't worry Squall, I don't want to be seen anymore than you do," Seifer said, sitting down on Squall's desk. Squall frowned at Seifer.
"Remove yourself from my desk cadet Almasy."
Seifer tilted his head as if contemplating his answer.
"Mmm, no."
"Seifer."
Seifer smirked at Squall.
"Make me."
Squall made a move towards Seifer but changed his mind, sitting back down with all intents on ignoring the blonde.
"You want something?"
"Yeah, I do actually."
"And what's that?"
Squall had barely finished his sentence before finding his lips captured by Seifer. Squall moaned as Seifer tenderly moved his lips against his own. Taking that as approval, Seifer deepened the kiss, sliding his tongue in and tasting the brunette. This time it was Seifer who moaned as Squall responded, tongues dancing to an unknown tune as they fought for dominance. Reluctantly Squall pulled away, breaking the kiss.
"Seifer I ..."
"I know. You've got a girlfriend, this is not acceptable rady rady ra."
Squall shook his head.
"It's not that, it's just that ... I'm confused. I should be acting that way, but..." Squall said softly, staring down at the desk. Seifer lent over and placed his finger under Squall's chin, raising it so that he met Squall's gaze.
"Squall, I understand if you're unsure of yourself. I'm not quite sure myself, but I'm willing to try if you are. I'm not going to force anything onto you. If you want to forget the whole thing then we can do that, but if you want to see where this could take us, then all you have to do is say so," Seifer said, planting a chaste kiss on Squall's lips.
Knock. Knock.
Both men glanced at the door. Seifer slid of the desk while Squall straightened his uniform, distracted by what Seifer had just said.
"Remember Seifer, stay out of sight," Squall called out to the retreating blonde.
"Yes Sir."
Seifer opened the door, almost bumping into Rinoa. Glaring at the blonde, Rinoa pushed past, slamming the door behind her.
"I waited."
"Sorry Rinoa. I had to talk to Seifer. What is it that I can do for you?"
"I just dropped by to see how you've been," Rinoa said, claiming Squall's mouth with her own. After Seifer's sweet kiss Rinoa's tasted stale and old. Squall pulled away.
"I'm fine, just really busy at the moment."
Rinoa pouted.
"You're always busy Squall. You never have time for me anymore."
"Yeah well, I am the headmaster of Balamb Garden. The place relies on me to keep it running 24/7. It's not a 9-5 job Rinoa, and it will take up a lot of my time," Squall said patiently, returning to his files.
"What are you doing Squall?"
"Just looking up something."
"Oh."
"Rinoa, with Seifer ... did you ever notice anything... strange about him?"
Rinoa frowned.
"His eyes. They always seemed to have a glow to them. It was what attracted me to him, but what made me fear him as well. They were just so strange, unnatural looking, but at the same time beautiful. Why do you ask?"
"Was there anything else?"
"No, not really. He was fast, faster than the other boys, and had good reflexes, but nothing really out of the ordinary. Why all these questions about Seifer for?"
"It's ... nothing Rinoa. How about we go for dinner tonight." Squall asked, diverting Rinoa's attention.
"Sorry Squally poo, but Selphie and I have already organised a girl's night in."
"Ok then. I'll see you later then."
"Ok sweetie," Rinoa said, leaning in and giving Squall a peek on the cheek.
"Bye Squally poo."
"Bye Rinoa."
Squall watched the young girl leave before returning his attention to the file in front of him, labelled "Mako."
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Tifa glanced up across the table at Cloud. Since Reno had came and picked up Yuffie, Cloud had been silent and withdrawn, even during the welcoming ceremony. Tifa, who was now sick of Cloud's moping, decided that it was time to put her plan into action.
"Cloud hon, you ok?"
Cloud glanced across to his childhood friend.
"Yeah, I guess."
Tifa pouted.
"No you're not, you've had the same moody look on your face since yesterday."
Cloud gave a tiny smile.
"Yeah, I guess I haven't been in the happiest mood lately."
"So we've noticed," Tifa replied dryly. "How about we go on a picnic, just you and I."
"A picnic?"
"Yeah, a picnic. Picnics use to make me happy all the time. The fresh air, green grass and the company of those I care for always made me smile," Tifa replied, smiling at the memories of picnics from her childhood.
"Are we allowed to leave the premises?"
"Yeah, just as long as we stay in the boundary set out in the surrounding area."
Cloud pondered on the idea.
"Yeah sure. I guess it won't hurt."
"Of course not!" Tifa said gleefully. "Now go find a blanket to sit on and I'll go pack the picnic basket."
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Tifa raised her glass to her lips. She couldn't of asked for a better day. The sun was out; gently warming the brunette while a soft breeze blew past. She had chosen a secluded spot with a beautiful view of a small lagoon, complete with a small waterfall, adding to the peace and tranquillity of the place. Pulling out a bottle of wine and their lunch, the two had sat and talked for two hours straight. Tifa couldn't remember the last time the two had taken the time to just sit down and talk.
'You could of before, but you let your jealousy of Reno get in the way of your friendship.'
'Shut up. Don't ruin the day by mentioning his name,' she told her inner voice.
"Tifa. Tifa." Tifa looked up with a start.
"Oh, sorry Cloud. I spaced out for a bit there."
"I was just asking if you've heard about Barret yet?"
"Yeah. There's been no change," Tifa said, her good mood dampening at the mention of Barret.
"Marlene's staying with Shera, and they go and see Barret regularly." Tifa looked across to Cloud, who was gazing into the distance, a frown marring the perfect features on his face.
"You ok Cloud?" Tifa asked gently, placing her hand on top of Clouds. Jumping slightly at the sudden contact, Cloud gazed uncertainly at the brunette. With hesitating, Tifa lent in a kissed Cloud on the lips and pulled back, gaze locked with Clouds.
"Tifa I ..."
"Shh."
Tifa lent in for another kiss, but Cloud pulled back sadly.
"I'm sorry Tifa. I like you as a friend, but..."
"Not as a lover," Tifa replied bitterly, wrapping her arms around her legs and staring stonily ahead of her.
"You prefer a murdering Turk."
Cloud's face darkened.
"You call him a murderer, but yet neither you or Barret are innocent of that charge. Your bombs took out more than just reactors Tifa. At least Reno was just following orders. You chose freely to set those bombs," Cloud retorted angrily, storming away from the shocked female.
"Cloud, wait!" Tifa called out. But it was too later and she was alone again.
'Way to go Tifa,' She thought as tears streamed down her face.
'Way to go.'
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Cloud stormed back to the main area, sending people running with his cold gaze.
'I am so sick of the way they talk about him like that, Sure they're entitled to their own opinions, but don't they realise how much it hurts to hear them talk about him like that. I love him.' Cloud finally admitted. 'I love him, despite his faults, his mistakes. I hope its not too late to tell him that I'm sorry.'
Cloud started jogging towards the Neo Shinra Complex.
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Reno sat back and relaxed, enjoying the peace and quiet. Vincent and Reeve were out visiting other ambassadors, making friends and deals, while Yuffie and Amelia were out enjoying the sights and sounds of Earth, leaving Reno to enjoy his time alone.
Knock. Knock.
Reno stared at the door with a frown.
'Who dares disturb my peace?'
Get up off the couch, Reno pulled the door open, ready to let it fly at the intruder, but stopped short as the blonde man flew forward, lips landing on Reno's.
"Cloud..."
Wrapping his arms around the blonde, Reno pulled the man inside, slamming the door behind him, lips still sealed with Clouds. Reno felt himself responding to the kiss as it built up its frantic pace. Cloud pulled away from the kiss as he wrapped his arms around Reno's neck and pressed his forehead against Reno's.
"I'm sorry Reno," Cloud finally said, placing a short kiss on Reno's lips.
"I'm sorry for not trusting you, for not listening."
Reno returned the kiss, hands roaming up Clouds back as he hungrily kissed the blonde, taking in his sweet taste as his slid his tongue into the willing blondes mouth.
"I'm sorry Cloud, for what happened. It was an accident, really," Reno replied, tearing his mouth away from the blonde's.
"I know." Cloud replied as he tore away Reno's shirt, ripping the buttons off as he threw it across the room. Reno led the blonde towards his room, arms still locked around Cloud's waist as he lent down and kissed the blonde's neck, electing a moan form the blonde. Throwing Cloud onto the bed, Reno laid on top of him, pressing up against the blonde, capturing his mouth once more. Cloud's hand travelled down Reno's bare back before stopping on Reno's arse as he pressed upward, rubbing against Reno, electing a moan from the panting redhead.
"Cloud" Reno moaned hoarsely as he removed his mouth from Cloud and made his way down Clouds neck, sucking and nibbling as he worked on the buttons of Cloud's top. Removing the offending garment, Reno laid open kisses down Clouds chest, paying special attention to Cloud's nipples, licking and biting softly until they were tight buds.
"Reno" Cloud murmured incoherently as he gently pushed on Reno's shoulder. Reno smirked as he understood Cloud's message. Travelling down further, Reno stopped to lick at the blonde's belly button while his hand made quick work on Clouds pants.
"Oh yes Reno!" Cloud called out as Reno's hand met his target, followed by his mouth. Cloud buckled under Reno's administration as Reno licked and sucked at his hard length.
"Reno, oh Reno ... RENO!" he panted, hand tightening in Reno's hair. Reno raised his head to gaze into Cloud's lust filled eyes.
"Not yet honey," he said, smirking as he slid up Clouds body to kiss him, rubbing his jean cladded hard on against Clouds.
"Oh god Reno!" Cloud murmured into Reno's mouth as his hands slid downwards. Unbuckling Reno's jeans, Cloud slid his hand down, electing a moan from Reno as his fingers brushed against Reno's length, teasing with feathered touches before wrapping his hand around firmly.
"Oh Cloud, Its been too long," Reno moaned into clouds ear as he thrusted into Clouds hand.
"Too long," Cloud agreed as he removed Reno's jeans, leaving the both naked. Reno nudged himself against Cloud.
"I love you Cloud," Reno murmured as he thrusted into his lover.
"I love you too Reno."
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Reno watched as his lover slept.
'Fuck he's so beautiful,' he thought, gently brushing Cloud's hair from his face. Cloud stirred.
"Hmm, Reno?"
"Morning hon,"
"Morning?" Cloud sat up.
"It can't be morning already. Dinner has to happen first."
Reno laughed.
"I can see what's thinking at the moment," he replied, pulling Cloud into a hug.
"You slept through dinner and I didn't want to disturb you. Besides, it was nice to have you next to me again," Reno murmured into Cloud's ear.
"It's nice to wake up to you too," Cloud murmured back, kissing Reno on the lips. Pulling back, Cloud saw a file on Reno's lap.
"Hey, what's that?"
"A problem."
"Huh?"
Reno sighed.
"Vince is here, and he's working as a SeeD during this meeting."
"Shit."
"You got that right. I haven't seen him around yet, so he's most likely staying out of sight, but it's too close for my comfort," Reno said, frowning at the file.
"That's not all, is it Re," Cloud asked, noting Reno's mood.
"Take a look," Reno replied, handing the file to Cloud. Cloud opened the file to see a young version of Rufus Shinra staring up from the photo, green eyes seemly mocking the reader.
"It seems Vince, or Seifer as he goes by here, got himself mixed up with a sorceress who tried to take over the world. He was released from the charges due to mind control, but he isn't the most favourite person in the world. He's been let back into Garden, and is now residing under the care of Squall Leonhart."
"The headmaster."
"Yep. So not only does he have Avalanche to worry about, but the rest of Earth as well."
"Takes after his father alright," Cloud said, wishing he could retract his statement as he watched Reno's face darken.
"Sorry Re."
Reno shook his head.
"Don't worry about it. It's true at any rate, as much as I hate to admit it."
"Well if he stays behind the scenes, he might be ok then."
"I thought so too, but Leonhart's been digging up files on the two of us and Mako. Things are looking to be getting a bit messy over here for him."
Cloud threw himself backwards.
"Fuck. So what's our plan of action?"
Reno smiled at Cloud's choice of words.
"Talk to Vince I guess. See what's happening at his end."
Reno pulled Cloud up for a kiss. "Oh, and by the way,"
"Hm Reno"
"Lets not fight like that again."
Cloud smiled. "Deal," And pulled Reno into a longer, more heated kiss.
Knock. Knock.
"Yo, love birds. You getting up anytime soon? Breakfast is on the table," Yuffie called out. Cloud frowned in confusion.
"How..."
"You might of slept through dinner, but I didn't," Reno chuckled. "Yuffie got a very nice eyeful of you when she came to wake me up," Reno said, laughing at Cloud's reddening face.
"Don't worry, she didn't see too much. Now lets get something to eat and then track down our young charge."
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AN: This is a pretty short chapter compared to some of the others, but it was originally part of the last chapter. I wrote my first lime, so I'm not too sure how it went. For those expecting a lemon, I'm sorry, but I'm working myself up to that. Remember to read and review, I love to hear want my readers liked, or could see improved or whatever.