Another chapter up! I hope this isn't too bad. D
HappyMooingOctopus: I named the fic 'untitled' cuz im not really good with titles and stuff. And i was just so happening listening to that song. :)
Rend: Thanks for all the info! Really appriciate them! But I'll just keep calling them bahamuts alright:)

Disclaimer: I do not own FF7 or any of the characters mentioned in the story.

"Hey Marlene,"

"Yes Denzel? "

"When do you think Cloud and Tifa will be home?"

The putter of a motorcycle was heard and two children ran out from the alley to greet their guardians.

Cloud and Tifa had left Denzel and Marlene to take care of the bar (which was closed) and go buy themselves some candy while they went to look for Reeve at W.R.O. headquarters.

"You guys took long enough! " Denzel complained as he rushed forward to hug Cloud and Tifa.

"Yeah, we even finished all our candy while waiting!" Marlene said in between hugs from Cloud and Tifa.

Cloud didn't mention anything. He was just contented to come home to them, even with the complaining.

"Come on let's go in. I'll start preparing dinner." Tifa motioned for them to go back into the bar.

"TAG YOU'RE IT!" Marlene tapped Cloud on the shoulder and raced away into the bar. Denzel catching on faster than Cloud, ran into the bar shortly after Marlene did. Leaving a confused Cloud at the doorway of 7th Heaven.

The game of tag ended with Cloud scratching the back of his head and ducking under the dining table for the fifth time.

"Cloud, what ARE you doing?" Tifa voiced out over the sizzling of the food. They were having, what Tifa called, 'Steak Delight' which was just a portion of beef cooked medium-well with peaches and a small portion of red wine.

Cloud got out from under the table and continued scratching his head. "I can't seem to find- - MMMM… What's that I smell…" Cloud's nose led him to the stove. He got behind Tifa and leaned over her shoulder to find out what she was cooking.

"Hey no sampling!" Tifa used a spatula to swat Cloud's hand away as he tried to nick a few peaches from the pan.

"Oh they're hot…" Cloud leaned back on the table and sucked his scalded thumb. Tifa rolled her eyes. 'Boys will be boys…'

"Cloud! You were supposed to come look for us! What are you doing sucking your thumb like a kid in the kitchen?" Marlene reprimanded Cloud as she stormed into the kitchen with a surprised looking Denzel right behind her.

Cloud's eyes widened at Marlene's sudden entrance and almost fell off the table in shock. Tifa couldn't control her laughter as she saw the position Cloud was in. He was halfway off the table, eyebrows raised into hair, with both feet in the air and hands on the table to save himself from falling. The table was slowly tilting and Cloud fell to floor with a crash and the solid oak table on top of him.

"Oh man…" Cloud groaned as he pushed the table off him and stood up. Everyone else in the room was laughing uncontrollably.

"What's so funny?" Cloud raised an eyebrow as he up righted the table and laid the checkered tablecloth.

After dinner, Tifa tucked Denzel and Marlene into bed and came down to the sofa to join Cloud. Cloud had a towel over his head and was drying his hair. He was only in his sweatpants and Tifa was in her pajamas with a towel to her hair as well.

"Hey."

"Hey." Cloud replied as he made space for her on the sofa beside him.

Both of them knew that they had to discuss what Reeve had discussed with them earlier in the day.

"Cloud, you know what this means don't you?" Tifa said as she sat down on the couch beside him.

Cloud stopped drying his hair for a moment and seemed deep in thought for a moment.

"Its not safe in edge anymore. Come to think of it, nowhere's safe. " Cloud replied with a hint of fear in his voice. 'I gotta be strong. For them at least.' Cloud put his towel aside seeing that his hair was dry.

"So what's next? " Tifa whispered as she continued to dry her hair.

Cloud was stumped. He knew that he had to protect them. 'But how? ' His heart voiced out.

"I'll get back to you in the morning." Cloud murmured before he made his way up the stairs.

"Cloud, don't run away from the problem again. Please." Tifa stood up and moved over to Cloud at the base of the flight of stairs.

Cloud came to standstill. He could feel the warmth of Tifa's body just behind him. 'I could just turn around and- -'

Tifa wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her shoulder on his back. Tingles were sent up Cloud's spine. "Please Cloud… " Tifa repeated.

Cloud slowly turned around to face Tifa and pulled her into a tight embrace. "Thanks Tifa… You're always there when I need a wake up call."

Tifa buried her face into the crook of Cloud's neck. Her slow exhales on Cloud's neck was making him rather warm in the face. Tifa only pulled him closer, "I'll always be here for you, Cloud."

Author's Note: Thanks for all your reviews! Really grateful for all the support! Esp Kiome-Yasha and Rend! You guys have been like reviewing since my1st chapter!THANKS! DDD