Final Fantasy VII SQUARE-ENIX. I might slow the uploads as I start to need to study for exams…thanks for the attention to everyone in advance.
They waited patiently in the living room of the mayor's house. Not that the doctor had told them he was the mayor but his position among others had given them that idea. The house was old and had little furniture but cozy and the warmth from the fire was enough for both.
"Welcome among us strangers."
An old man came slowly down from the stairs using a stick to help himself. Since he took so long it didn't seem it was only make-believe.
"My name is Wotton…Jeremiahs Wotton" he shoved his hand to Vincent who promptly took it and shook it.
"My name is Vincent Valentine, and this is my wife Tifa…"
Tifa bent her head a little but kept quite. He gave her a long look, she wore an according pink dress and her hair had been pulled up in a bun.
"I see you've settled her in proper garments and ways."
"Yes, we are willing to accept all conditions in effort to heal our friend."
"And I value that. Is he a relative?"
Vincent tried to think quick "Yes, he's my wife's cousin".
Weather it was important to Cid to be part of the family, he didn't know, but just in case.
"Well, I'd like to know you two better but work awaits me like everyone here Mr. Valentine. My son Xavier will escort you to your room and you'll be waking up early…you have the rest of the day to yourselves."
What seemed his son came shortly, he was barely a man yet.
"If you will please follow me" he asked courteously.
"Ah…" he added before they left "I'll be delighted to have you and your wife at dinner. My woman is quite a cook."
"We'll be glad to attend to Mr. Wotton" and so they left.
XX
"…the wood for the fire can be found outside and as for the toilet…" he opened a small door "here it is."
Tifa pulled Vincent's sleeve.
"Where's the shower dammit?"
Vincent couldn't help notice Tifa became more of a tomboy since she was forced to wear those clothes.
"Erm…where do we go to bath?"
"The bathroom is in the first floor…so that everyone has warm water you have to tell us when you want to bath and at which time."
"A sort of appointment?"
"Exactly" he nodded and moved to the next room.
"This is your bedroom and that is a wardrobe with some clothes that have been previously arranged for both."
"Very considerate" he looked at the fireplace "Is that the only place to take warm?"
"Well, aside from the kitchen's stove yes. Please, be careful in not using too much wood."
"We will, thank you for everything."
He left quickly.
Tifa breathed in relief and ran to the bed.
"I take the bed!"
Vincent raised an eyebrow "Please, don't be so generous, you make me feel embarrassed."
She giggled "We'll take turns of course."
"Don't worry, I'm used to sleep in the cold."
"That just make me feel guiltier, you know?" she sat on the bed jumping on it a bit.
The mattress was really hard and she couldn't reach the ground with her feet.
"This bed is too tall."
Vincent turned to look at the kitchen "You're just too short."
"Grunt!"
She was giving it her best by making fun of every little thing, how could she admit the embarrassment caused by living with Vincent.
"I guess I should be thankful I'm not with Cid…sigh…hope the dim bulb gets better soon".
XX
They left to go to the mayor's house, walking outside Tifa received another dozen stares.
"Once Cid is better I'm kicking their butts."
"Haven't you gotten used to it, we're strangers, it's normal" but he didn't want to admit they were looking at her indeed.
Tightening her grip around his arm and he felt more responsible for her safety even if she could clearly wipe them off alone.
The mayor greeted them and they were asked to feel at ease. Many plates with food were served: chicken, potatoes, carrots and many more vegetables.
"You must really be famished?"
"My apologies but yes, we were starving…"
Tifa was eating like a wild animal and he had to nudge her.
"How long have you two been married?"
Pause.
"A year…"
He looked amazed "And…any kids?"
Pause.
"We're waiting for an appropriate moment."
Tifa gave him a weird look "What's with those long pauses?"
The mayor chuckled "What is a woman with out her kids I ask…I know people from the outside have that animal way of living but seriously…"
"I wouldn't know…" he felt as angry as Tifa who had been imagining herself knocking the old fart down.
XX
Once back to their room Tifa asked once more Vincent if he wanted to take the bed.
"Its fine, you've worked more than me today. Night!" he closed the door for her.
Tifa took a long blouse to sleep and cuddled into bed but besides the hard bed thinking of Vincent sleeping in the next room gave her a hard time to rest.
End of the chapter, please review.