Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or its characters.

A/N: I know! It's been a long time! Even after I came back I still didn't update like I said I would! I know that! I was having a bit of trouble writing this chapter… so I forced myself to finish this chapter and get it uploaded. I'm so sorry for being gone so long, but finally here's an update!

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06. Nothing's Wrong

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The day started out like any other. Leon awoke from his bed, washed and got dressed, headed towards Merlin's house. Like usual, Cloud wasn't present. Tifa wasn't either. Yuffie and Cid were arguing over who gets to use the computer like they occasionally did. The only unusual thing was that Aerith wasn't there. This troubled Leon. He asked Cid, but Cid only replied with a grunt, "How should I know?" Yuffie still seemed mad at Leon for some reason, but answered, "She's probably still at her house."

"But she never wakes up this late." Leon stated.

"I never said she was sleeping!"

"Then why is she late today?"

"She's probably doing something important." She squinted her eyes at Leon suspiciously. "Why do you ask?"

Leon shrugged and headed outside. As he walked away, he could hear Yuffie yelling, "Don't ask and then just ignore me!"

He didn't want to intrude, but he just had to see Aerith, even if there was nothing to say. However, along the way he crossed paths with Cloud. They exchanged glances but continued walking. When they were a few feet away, Cloud stopped and said aloud so that Leon could hear, "She's been talking a lot about you lately." Leon abruptly stopped, surprised by Cloud's words. Cloud continued, "…But I love her too." He turned to Cloud, confused. But all he saw was Cloud's back as he walked away.

When Leon got to her house, no one was there. He even rang the bell a couple times and stayed outside for more than ten minutes waiting. But no one came.

"She's obviously not here." Said a cheery voice from above.

"You followed me?" Leon leaned his hand on the door, sighing.

From atop the roof of Aerith's home, Yuffie jumped down and looked through the windows into the house brightly lit by sunlight. "No sign of her here." Yuffie said. "I don't know why you actually bothered to come anyway." She almost sounded like she was taunting Leon. He frowned.

"You were the one who said she was here." He pointed out matter-of-factly.

"Hmm, I did didn't I?" she poked her cheek with her finger. Leon rubbed his temple. He really wasn't in the mood for this. Yuffie giggled. "Relax!" she smiled brightly. "You really worry too much, you know? Why don't you at least try to take a break for today?"

"I can't…"

"Why not?"

"Cloud."

"Huh?"

Leon sighed and wondered if Cloud even talked to Yuffie and the others. It seemed like they rarely talked, or maybe when they did he was just never there to witness it.

"Have you seen Cloud today?" Leon asked.

"No, not yet."

"I see. Never mind then. I'll see you later." Leon quickly waved goodbye and walked in the direction Cloud disappeared to. Yuffie stared at him, puzzled as she watched him go.

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Leon walked up the path to the postern, but stopped when he heard voices. The two sounded familiar, and he had no trouble figuring out who the voices belonged to. He took a step closer just so he'll be able to see them. It was Aerith and Cloud- standing next to one another. When Aerith turned to look at Cloud, Leon felt his breath stop at his throat when he saw Cloud lean toward Aerith.

The sight of Cloud's lips against Aerith's crushed Leon. He felt frozen in place and only stared in horror. After what seemed like an eternity, he looked away and as quickly as he could, walked down the path away from the two. His mind was clouded, foggy, and his heart shattered.

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Cloud walked into the bailey. Leon was leaning against a wall, staring outside and didn't even acknowledge that Cloud was there. Cloud stayed where he was, waiting for what seemed to be nothing. Finally, Leon spoke in a solemn voice, "What are you doing here?"

"To look for you." Cloud replied.

"I don't want to be found."

"This isn't much of a hiding spot."

Leon glared at Cloud. "I don't want to see anyone now."

"We were both prepared for it." Cloud said as if what happened that day made no difference. "It could've been you."

Leon ignored him, suppressing his anger. But Cloud wasn't done. "Aerith was prepared for it too. Don't be angry with her." That was all he had to say to Leon. Then he walked out, leaving Leon to suffer alone. It wasn't the end of the world, Leon knew that, but it still hurt more than anything. All the while, a voice kept whispering to him.

"Is something wrong?"

And finally, he chose to answer it.

"…Nothing's wrong."