RoxasxNamine4ever: Yes I loved the cake thanks lol.

Silver chocobo15: Yeah theres too few Cleris fluff out there. I'm running out of things to read.

Angelicxox: Barret cute? Lol. Don't worry, I know what you meant! And yes Cloud knowing Yuffie is alive will help him a little.

Ankosune: I love Cid! Love Clerith fluff more though!

Princess Thief RikkuAyamani: You should! I love your story. And there are way too few Clorith stories to read.

Chapter 13: Can You Feel The Love Tonight?

Cloud stroked the hair away from Aeris' face, receiving a strange look from her. She smiled slightly before she seemed to snap out of her thoughts and took the necklace from around her neck.

"This is yours." She said, placing it on his neck. Cloud held it in his hand for a moment and then smiled at her. He slid his hand into hers and led her into the forest.

"I can't wait to show you everything." He explained, not knowing that Cid was watching them.

Cid grumbled when he saw Cloud take Aeris' hand. Barret sighed.

"Just leave him alone to catch up with his friend. They haven't seen each other in ten years."He said as he took a sip of tea.

"Barret this is the end of our trio! Now it's back to just two of us." Barret was about to argue, when he realised that Cid had a point. He frowned slightly as he looked out of the window at the disappearing couple.

"I'm going for a walk to think." He muttered. Cid nodded.

"I'll come with you."

Cloud and Aeris walked amongst the trees, hand in hand until Cloud stopped and bent down. Aeris gave him a puzzled look until he stood back up, a pink flower in his hand. Aeris grinned at him as she took it, gazing lovingly into his eyes. Cloud smiled back, thankful that it was a peaceful night that he could spend with her.

Can you feel the love tonight?

The peace the evening brings

The world for once

In perfect harmony

With all its living things.

Aeris looked into the river so she could see how she was tying the flower into her ribbon. As Cloud watched her, his expression turned sad. A million thoughts were running through his mind at once and though he was glad to see Aeris, he was frightened of what would happen if they got involved and then she found out the truth about the stampede.

So many things to tell her

But how to make her see

The truth about my past?

Impossible

She'd turn away from me.

Aeris finished tying in her flower and smiled at her work. She saw his reflection in the water and watched him turn his head away. She frowned as she looked up at him.

He's holding back

He's hiding

But what I can't decide

Why won't he be the King I know he is

The King I see inside.

He seemed to be in a world of his own, not even noticing Aeris watching him. She grinned slightly to herself as she bent down andplayfully flicked water at him. Aeris giggled at his shocked expression. Cloud wiped the water away and smirked, running towards her. Aeris shrieked and took off across the stepping stones. Cloud chased her to a tree where they just ended up running around in circles.

Can you feel the love tonight?

The peace the evening brings

The world for once

In perfect harmony

With all it's living things.

Aeris took off again but Cloud was quick to follow her, grabbing her hand as she ran into the house. The force sent her crashing into his strong chest. She blushed as she looked up at him.

Can you feel the love tonight?

You needn't look too far

Stealing through

The night's uncertainties

Love is where they are

Without thinking, Aerislifted her head untilher lips pressedagainst Cloud's. She felt him tense slightly and backed away. Cloud was looking at her strangely. She went to apologise before he leant forward and took the advantage to kiss her but with more passion than she had to him. They moved backwards until Aeris back hit a door. Without breaking the kiss, Cloud snaked a hand around her and opened it. They continued to kiss as they entered the room before Cloud kicked the door shut with his foot. And for one night, Cloud forgot about his past and thought about his future. A future with Aeris.

I used the song from the movie rather than Elton John's one. I just prefer the movie one.