He Tells All

by: Bishojo Beauty

Chapter 17

Tifa had won the bet. And Vincent suffered the consequences of his loss. Tifa had bought so much that he began to think that she was doing all of it intentionally. Amongst all of it was even a watermelon of all things. But everything was always forgotten upon the smile she flashed him each time their eyes met. Though he would never admit.

The trip back home was in silence, but not that either of them minded at all. The silence was actually quite welcoming after going through the noisy and busy market. To be able to walk in a straight line and not be bumped and sometimes tripped was definitely something to be appreciated after leaving the crowded area.

Glancing at the sun, Tifa could tell that it was nearing dinner time already.

"Looks like dinner's going to be a little late tonight," she sighed, not really expecting a reply.

"No, I will help,"

"Huh?" Tifa felt like she heard wrong.

"I will help," Vincent repeated.

"That wasn't part of the deal,"

"Does everything have to be a deal?"

"No, I didn't mean it like that," Tifa replied hurriedly. She did not want Vincent to think of her wrong.

Nodding behind the large mound of food piled in his arms, he replied. "I know, Tifa."

The brunette then turned to face Vincent and caught a strange gleam in his eyes. If the bags were not as high in his arms as they were, Tifa could have sworn Vincent was smiling. Maybe not an all out smile, but a small, satisfying one.

"So how do I know you won't burn anything?" Tifa inquired teasingly.

"I cooked breakfast for you once, did I not?" He questioned back.

"True, and I hope we won't have any broken dishes this time around?"

"Hn," was all Vincent said. Tifa wasn't sure if she could really take that as a reply. But one this was for sure now though. Vincent was smiling. He could not help it. He was quite fond of that memory. One of the first good ones after he awoke from his atoning sleep.

"Are you smiling, Vincent Valentine?"

"Perhaps," he said, before speeding up a little too easily, considering the weight in his arms, away from Tifa, and back home.

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Dinner was took it's usual course, but this time with a much larger variety in food that no one at the table did not enjoy.

Tifa almost felt bad for making Vincent do the dishes as he had his metal arm shoved into a rubber glove, and each dish was held in an awkward position. Occasionally, a dish would slip and plunk back into the sink, but Vincent did not seem deterred by this at all. He merely picked it up without hesitance or frustration and began to wash it once more as if nothing happened.

Tifa also noticed how he kept flinging his head off to the side in a poor attempt to remove his hair from his eyes. Sighing from where she stood, Tifa made her way over to his side. Once there, she brushed his hair back for him. His eyes darted to hers and then back down at the dishes again. As he did this, his rebellious strands fell back down again.

Tifa giggled at this. "Let me tie it up for you,"

Vincent merely turned to look at her. He did not reply. They stayed like this for a while before Tifa pulled the hair tie off her wrist and held it up for him to see. Now he nodded his consent.

So Tifa moved to Vincent's back and began to gather the dark silky strands, running her hands through them in attempt to tame the unruly tresses. Vincent let out a small sigh as her fingers brushed across his skin, once in a while. He almost jerked physically as he snatched himself mentally from believing that someone had wanted to actually be closer to him. He ached for human contact so much, and yet he refused himself of it.

He wanted, so badly this time however to just let go. He wanted to see and finally believe that someone could see him as the real person he is and not the monster that he was often mistaken for.

A couple of quick tugs on his hair pulled him out of his daze as Tifa finished up with his hair.

"There we go," she announced as she made her way back to his side. She turned to look up to his face that was now completely revealed.

"Thank you,"

Tifa smiled in return. She couldn't find her voice as she was once again lost in the absolute beauty that was Vincent. For the first time, she had seen him awake, and without hair or anything else covering his features. His eyes were glowing a deep shade of red under the warm kitchen lighting. She was lost in them.

She, however, was not the only one lost in the eyes of another as Vincent peered deeply into hers as well. Her features were soft, her skin was vibrant, and her lips...

Vincent tried to stop himself, but he could not. His body wanted this. His body longed for this. But his mind fought against it. So he just stood, unmoving, lost within the internal battle between his body and his mind.

Tifa, on the other hand, was a little more brave. But very hesitant still. She was not sure of what Vincent's reaction would be. But she was sure as hell wanting to take the risk of finding out. She kept her eyes trained on his as she moved in closer. His eyes stayed on her, never changing, so Tifa moved closer. And closer. And closer still. Finally, there was a change.

His eyes fluttered closed and Tifa's soon followed. The space between them was then closed by Vincent.

Their lips met for the briefest second sending multitudes of sensations across their bodies. But they were cut off as Kael's voice sounded. "This watermelon's so sweet, mind if I grab some more...?"

The older Valentine trailed off as his eyes darted between the two, who were now standing at opposite sides of the room. Vincent kept his back to his brother to hide the blush that was creeping up onto his pale cheeks while Tifa watched him accusingly. He smiled and winked at her before he turned to leave, forgetting about the watermelon.

So close.

Short chapter, I know! But it's not so bad so long as more is coming right?

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Anyhow, more to come and I hope ya'll enjoyed! And my b-day is tomorrow! So I hope all of you enjoy this chapter as I celebrate my b-day! Review lots and make me happy, cause each review brings a smile and lots of joy to me!

Bishojo Beauty