Recovery
The sun tickled Sephiroth's nose and he opened lazily his eyes, smiling at the light flowing the room. Today would be very sweet and calm, with a vivifying breeze blowing on him. Zack had been called up by the hospital yesterday, calling for duty, Angel and Sky had revision classes scheduled before the end of the session… So the silver haired man was alone with Cloud. That's what was making him smile. The light seemed to come from the blond of his hair, from the cream of his skin… from his very being. He crawled to him and passed an arm around his waist, gently kissing those soft pink lips he so adored. A soft, loving gesture that brought Cloud out of his slumber.
- Good morning, sunshine…
- Mornin'…
The blond smiled sleepily, cupping his lover's face with his pale hands. They stared at each other for a long time, Cloud's blue eyes shone with a strange glow and soon there were tears leaking out.
- I remember… I remember the pain taking me away… I'm sorry… Aerith took me away so I wouldn't be absorbed in the Lifestream. She allowed me to come to you only once, when I saw you were sick… I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…
Sephiroth bent down and kissed the tears away, wrapping his arms around the smaller man to comfort him. It worked more than well, and few minutes after the blond melted. For some time it seemed that they both hesitated as if it was the first time before joining lips again. Their kiss deepened and Cloud was gently laid back on the bed, hidden in a veil of silver. He felt trembling hands undo the buttons of his nightshirt and his body reacted strongly to the powerful desire that was coursing through him. Sephiroth sensed it too, and stopped a moment his ministration to unplug the heart rate monitor; he certainly did not want Zack interrupting this moment.
Cloud was way too weak to undress him, so the silver haired man got rid of his clothes for him, then peeled off what was left of the blond's pyjama, leaning on him afterward. God, the physical contact had missed him… With an extreme gentleness, Sephiroth traced his lover's body with his hands, kissing the hollow of his throat. Cloud arched his back and cried out, grabbing Sephiroth's head.
- Seph please!, he panted, I won't stand it… Not if you're going to use all your teasing skills!!!
- Tell me what you want…, Sephiroth answered, nipping at his collarbone
- Nng… Sephy… Make love to me…
The blond was immediately answered by a chaste kiss. Sephiroth reached for the lubricant Cloud was tending him, snatching it away to use it without delay. Cloud gasped as he felt his love's fingers scissoring inside of him, it felt so good… The pleasure was making his head turn and when Sephiroth entered him, he clawed at his arms, bringing the silver haired man down with him, panting in delight. Their lovemaking was sweet and gentle, both savouring the moment. Intertwined together, sharing the warmth of the aftermath, Cloud and Sephiroth took a nap in the early afternoon.
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- I know I told you all that you'll have to produce something for the end of the session. I'm taking you to the site of the earthquake.
- What for?, asked Timothy
- Because I want you to paint the most beautiful thing on this Planet; the Lifestream, the very essence of the Planet. This will be your final exam. And by the way, we'll pay a visit to my fathers…
Seifer smirked when he saw Sky blush. When the professor told them that his father Cloud had been spat out by the Lifestream, it has caused a commotion, knowing who they were now. Both are now alive, Cloud a little sick, but alive… And the tall blonde could only think at one thing!
- Something's bothering ya, prof?
- Let's just say I have a precise image in my mind, Seifer, and I would be grateful if you decided to leave the subject.
The procession stopped in front of a rather large mansion with three floors. There was a grid keeping the outsiders from passing directly to the yard, so they had to enter the house and use the glass door. Sky lead them to the living room and then climbed the stairs up to the third floor. What he did not know, though, and what he didn't consider, was that his students being, well, /students/ quietly followed him to the master's bedroom. Sky knocked softly, and in a swift move his wings become visible.
- Dad, can I come in?
- Mmph… Yeah, a sleepy voice answered him.
The blond haired angel pushed the door. It took him a few seconds to integrate the sight; Cloud was slouched over Sephiroth, and he was wide awake. Sephiroth, though, was stirring under the blond, lazily passing a hand through his dishevelled spikes.
- DAD!!!!
The cry surprised both lovers and they startled, Sephiroth sat upright in the bed and Cloud rolled off, taking the blankets with him, revealing their very naked bodies.
- You two are impossible!!!!
Sephiroth groped around for a corner of sheet to wrap around his hips and then picked up his wrapped-up lover from the ground, blushing badly. He lifted him up to shield him from the fury of his son. Cloud made a strange surprise sound when he noticed the crowd in front of his bedroom.
- You're going to exhaust him! What are you doing now?!?
- I'm going to give him a bath.
That does it. The students burst out laughing. Sephiroth turned his back hurriedly, almost shrieking what they were all doing there. Seifer was the one to answer.
- Oh, nothing, mister Valentine. Prof wanted us to paint the most beautiful thing on the Planet.
- I knew Cloud was cute, but not to this point…, the silver haired man joked, bending down to kiss Cloud's forehead.
- DAD!!!!! I wanted them to paint the Lifestream! And that's beside the point! What are you doing here! Some of you better be very obedient from now on or else I'm going to add another paint work to your schedule!!!! Now go out and paint!
The students scrambled off for the yard, leaving the three alone. Sky shrugged in despair when his father entered the bathroom. He heard the water run, then Sephiroth got out again, this time to retire the sheets from his bed and put them in the laundry.
- *sigh* Sky… Don't be so mad. I knew the consequences of this act so early on, but I couldn't help it, believe me. He is fine. A little embarrassed, yes, but he is fine.
- But… I'm worried!
- I know. But don't be. I only did what he could stand. Now go watch your students. Would you be kind enough to prepare his hammock? And don't worry, I'll dress him up!
So Sky did as he was told. After an hour or so, Sephiroth did got out of the house with Cloud scooped in his arms, this time fully clothed and his lower section wrapped in a blanket. Seifer smirked; so much for romantism…
- Oh, don't look at me like that… He's too weak to walk yet.
- 'm not weak… 'm juz tired…
- Here, mister 'I'm just tired'. Rest. Sky?
- Yes, father?
- I'm leaving him to you. Must I expect all those young people for diner?
- But it will be too much work…
- Oh, I wasn't planning on making diner. I have some errands to do, so I'll buy some pizza on the way back.
Sky smiled and brought his canvas near his almost sleeping father, continuing his work. Cloud called his son weakly, asking him some water, to what he provided immediately.
- You should sleep now, dad. I think Sephiroth will have something special for you when he'll get back…
Seifer burst out laughing again, and Sky promptly stood up, grabbed Seifer by the collar of his trenchcoat and flew over the Lifestream, menacing the blond to dump him in. Now it was Squall's turn to laugh and, deeply snuggled into his hammock, Cloud giggled in mirth.
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The meal was taken outside, in the yard, everyone ate with appetite, all but Cloud and Sky. The professor was still behind his canvas, painting, and Cloud, well, he was being fed by Sephiroth. He was still unable to eat solid food, so the silver haired man had prepared a healthy broth for his love. The students were done with their painting, and they were relaxing around the garden. When the sun started to set, the professor gathered them and left for the Garden, and Sephiroth took Cloud inside for the night.
Later, a very exhausted Zack arrived, who threw himself on the couch, falling immediately in a deep sleep. The silver haired doctor was doing that often, so Sephiroth wasn't worried. He left Cloud in his armchair a moment to clean up a little in the kitchen, but before he could start anything, he thought he heard someone walk in the living room. Probably Zack, anyway. So he didn't pay attention until he came back to check up on his lover.
- Cloud… How did you…
The blond lightly touched his sleeping son's cheek.
- He was… calling… But he's okay now. I think he's still having nightmares.
- Perhaps. Let's wake him up so he can go up and sleep in his bed.
Cloud nodded and shook his son a little to wake him up. Then Sephiroth took Zack into his bedroom, while the blond was slowly climbing the stairs, using the wall as a support. The silver haired man welcomed his mate with open arms upstairs. His recovery had begun.
End
Author's notes
YAY!!!! Cloud is okay! I told you, I had a few cliffies for ya!!!