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The sunset of orange like radiance poured out into the dark room and down onto the crumpled sheets. There laid two people, friends who had more than just friendship. They had a life together, a past that they share and a future that is near, but the present was in this moment. He slept beside her, his strength growing upon his body as each day passed. He loved it; every minute of her presence was a treasured moment to him. This was all his dreams coming true in one small little afternoon.

Funny as it may seem, it was a wonder how two could be in love and yet neither would say a word to fully prove it. Questions would forever be asked, but only few are ever answered.

'Have you..'

He looked down at her, watching her gentle brown locks cascaded down her shoulder. He pictured her brown gentle eyes that were now peacefully closed. Those beautiful eyes that with one glance could make him forget even if he was in a battle. He shifted slowly, his bare arm skin almost brushing up against hers. His muscles were beginning to heal slowly, and the strength almost built up to a hundred percent. Though he regretted it, he didn't want to get well, in fact he didn't want her to stop taking care of him as she was right now. He would miss all this, her company and her sincerity in caring for him. He would miss the afternoon naps together and the conversations as she fed him.

She had helped him; patiently taking care of him and the two kids. He would never fully understand where she gets all her energy from, though there was one thing he knew and that was that she'd make a perfect mother to her children. She took the time to sit down and talk with each of them, even him. Only a true mother at heart would have that special patience.

He had awoken some time in the afternoon with a startled expression as his hand had found its way across her stomach. He had opened his eyes fast and had seen the angel sleeping peacefully beside him. He smiled instantly, not even a hint of embarrassment had crossed his expression. He slid his hand away from her stomach and rested it back to his side. He wanted to hold her, to pull her close and kiss her neck. Secretly he wanted to wake her up in a way that no other man ever could. He wanted to kiss her lips and wake her up through a passionate yet gentle kiss. He wanted to taste her lips and feel her flushed body against his.

'Have you ever…'

His eyes gazed down her face, tracing each curve of her face. From the softness of her forehead to her pink and rosy lips, and lastly to the gentle yet peaceful expression plastered on her face. He shifted closer and brought his face closer to hers until their noses almost touched. Closing his eyes he fought the urge to hold her in his arms.

Just before he felt sleep overwhelming him, the bed began to move and the sheets rustling in the quiet room. He pretended to be asleep and waited until stillness found its way back into the room before he could then squint an eye open to check his surroundings. He blinked open one eye, and already it was too late; he was caught in the act. Her smile made him grin and her eyes made him blush with embarrassment. She hadn't move since he last opened his eyes, their noses were still a centimeter apart.

For a long time they stayed in that way. He looked into her brown eyes as she did with those of blue. He knew she was startled with this whole scenario though he simply couldn't move away. He would stay like this forever; it was all up to her.

He could feel the moment nearing, the warmth seeping into his heart. The heat around them was suddenly rising and the tension growing in each second. He felt his soul leaning in, his body not resisting. He told his hands to stay still, but already they were pulling her close. She didn't fight back the urge, only lean closer in his gentle hold.

They neared closer, their noses already touching. Her lips were slightly parted as she eyed him as they neared. He felt her hand smoothing out at his back. He was polite and had closed his eyes, to make the moment more memorable.

"Tifa!"

"Cloud!"

The stampede of footsteps coming from the steps caused them to jerk back. She sat up fast, but was pulled back when he caught her arm. She looked down at him questionably and then to the door. He smiled and touched his finger to his lips to signify silence. He laid his head back down on the pillow and closed his eyes, hoping that she would understand what he meant.

He heard the sheets rustling as cool air met his warm body beneath the blankets. She had left the bed now; her warm body wasn't beside his anymore. He felt lost, like a part of him wasn't with him anymore, only coldness and loneliness. As he opened his eyes he saw her at the door and smiled. She wasn't leaving, she wasn't going anywhere. He knew she wouldn't. He scolded his mind for playing tricks with his emotions. But did this mean that he has.. .

'Have you already..'

He relaxed out on his back with his eyes still firmly closed. He remembered holding her close and the warmth that his heart felt for the first time. A gentle cold kiss awoke him as it pressed lightly over his and a hand that spread out over his cheek. He blinked his eyes open and his hand instantly found its way to the side of her face. He caressed her smooth skin as he tasted her sweet lips. She smiled through the gaze they shared and in that moment he didn't hear the knocking at the door. She pulled away after some time, but hovered near his face. Their noses were brushing against each other before she pressed a kiss to his lips again and then to his forehead before she straightened up. He looked up to her and she smiled back, she touched a finger to her lips and went to open the door.

"Tifa! Cloud!" the two kids squealed excitedly as they rushed into the room.

He saw the both kids throwing their small arms around her waist and hugging her close. They then came running to him; jumping up onto the bed and talking excitedly about their day at school.

"Today in school, it was so fun, our teacher he..."

She wasn't listening, and neither was he. Their eyes were locked, and a smile still planted on their lips. She had sat down at the edge of the bed as she pretended to listen. She caught his eyes for a few moments and blushed each time with a hopeless smile planted on her lips.

'Have we..'

He felt over for her hand as he kept his eyes firmly on the kids. He glanced at her a few times and down to their now laced fingers. Her hand was soft, and small which fitted perfectly with his. It was like a puzzle that had finally found its other half. He brushed his thumb over the bare of her hand and smiled warmly as he too pretended to listen.

He blinked away from her and listened to what Denzel was saying.

"We had a lot of fun today, how about you and Tifa?" Denzel asked.

Cloud glanced to Tifa for the answer.

"We had a nice long nap," Tifa answered.

Marlene coughed, "how boring."

Cloud chuckled and looked to the young girl, "For a man of my age a long nap is a good way of resting, unlike these two kids I know who get unlimited supply of energy."

Marlene smiled, "Lets go play Denzel," she took the boys hand and dragged him out of the room.

They watched them leave, their hands still tied together. He turned his eyes to her and watched as she slowly turned to him. She grinned uncontrollably as she linked her eyes with his.

He pulled her close by her hand and shifted over to make more room on the bed. She comfortably snaked her hand across his stomach and gently laid her head on his chest. Their quiet breathing evened together as they laid there together.

"Cloud do you think..." she trailed off as she drew imaginary circles on his stomach.

He nudged her, "Do I think what?"

"Cloud have you... Have you already… I mean have you ever…" she looked up to him

He knew what she was going to say. "Yes."

She blinked confusingly, "You just answered a question that I hadn't even finished."

"Tifa have you.."

'Fallen in love?'

'I have..'

'Wanna know who..'

'You.'

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