Go me! 8th chapter up! Ha. I hope you guys like it! R&R please!
To answer some questions for KairiLuv- I will not reveal who else Olivia likes, cause she really doesn't know it yet, Kairi's not evil she's just with the soldiers, Tifa and Vincent are arguing because of Kairi, and you'll see who Yuffie likes in this chapter. I hate sleepy brains.
I woke up, in a warm bed, as usual, but the only difference, it wasn't my bed. And that? It made me scream.
"God damn it Yuffie!" I heard Riku yell, "What's wrong?" I bolted up and frantically looked around, the walls were black and red, and something told me nobody would have the time to redo Cloud's room in one night, let alone have the guts.
"Where am I?" I asked.
"My room." He replied simply, not seeing the problem, but of course…he's dense.
"What?" I shrieked. Seeming as to have understood my meaning he held his hands up and his eyes widened.
"No, you fell asleep and my room was closer so I brought you here, I slept on the couch." He said gesturing to a black couch in the corner of the room.
"Oh sorry." I said sheepishly.
"No problem, want breakfast? Hurry up." He ordered.
"Fine, fine." I grumbled. I pushed myself off the bed and stumbled out the door, and down the hall. I just wasn't in the best of moods today, I wasn't exactly sure why either. I practically fell onto the kitchen floor.
"Ugh…" I groaned, I saw to black boots, I looked up and found myself staring in deep red eyes. "Mornin' Vinnie…" I mumbled.
"Are you alright Yuffie?" He questioned, sticking out a hand. I took it gratefully, and he pulled me up with ease.
"I'm not sure…I'm really tired." I replied sleepily.
"Excuse me, but not to be rude, when was the last time you, um…showered?" he asked uncomfortably, "And also, you do not look so well."
I narrowed my indigo eyes, "That's none of your business." I snapped, and tried to stomp over to the kitchen table, but my knees felt really weak, so I must've looked really strange, and so to keep myself from falling I put my hand on the closest thing to me, which unfortunately or fortunately, depending on which way I looked at it, was Cloud.
"Are you alright Yuffie?" He questioned me, rather…bluntly.
"No, I think I'm dying." I stated dramatically. He rolled his eyes and…backed up, which made me fell. Can you believe it? I let me fall-why that little son of a-
"Wow Yuff, that was probably the most graceful fall I have ever seen." Olivia snickered.
"Shut the hell up and help me, I think I'm sick or something." I growled.
"Okay, okay." She choked, as she yanked me up, "That was very amusing you know."
"Yeah, I know it's just so funny to see me hurt." I muttered sarcastically.
"Wow Yuff," She whispered, "What a way to win over his affection, a damsel in distress. Nice strategy."
My eyes widened, "What are you talking about?"
"You know." She said, laughing.
"No not really."
"I know you like him." She finished before sauntering off. I stood there looking like a complete moron, ooh curse Olivia and her evil mind reading powers.
"Yuff, ya mind joining us?" Sora asked, I snapped out of my inward evil-Olivia-thoughts and returned to earth.
"Uh, yeah, sure." I replied before wobbling over and taking a seat next to Cloud. Across the table I saw Olivia wink at me, I growled under my breath.
"Olivia?" I asked in a sing-song voice, "If you're so interested in other peoples love-life why not discuss yours?" The whole table stared at me, but I didn't care, this was revenge and revenge was good.
"Um, I don't know what you're talking about." She replied quickly, blushing like mad.
"Oh are you sure? I mean come on, why not share it with us?"
"Yeah Olivia, tell us." Sora teased, Olivia's face went even redder and I snorted with laughter. Tifa grinned and Riku smirked.
"Hey you can't say anything lover boy," Olivia snapped, catching all of us by surprise, "Instead of my love-life, let's discuss yours." She challenged, her yellow eyes keeping a firm hold on his crystal blue ones. Sora's face went deathly pale, but his cheeks turned a deep red.
"O-Olivia…" He stammered, unable to produce any form of words.
"What's the matter, cat got your tongue?" She said venomously. 'So he does know she likes him…' I thought, and I automatically knew why she was so upset, Sora had told me the other night that he liked Kairi, and Olivia must've read his thoughts. 'Oh boy…'
"Olivia please," He begged, "I still want to be friends, I really do, you are the best friend anyone could ever have."
Her eyes darkened and she stood up, "You are so oblivious Sora, you really are." She spat before turning and retreating out of the room.
We were all quiet, I saw Tifa's eyes held worry, Vincent and Cloud had unreadable expressions on, but they had surprise in their eyes, Riku's face was angry and Sora's held sadness. And I'm pretty sure mine was combined.
I slowly stood up, my head pounding, I knew I wasn't well, it must've been the cold, damp weather we were getting and Olivia went outside, but she was upset and needed someone to talk to. But before I could stand straight, Tifa bolted up.
"I'm going to go check on her." She stated quickly.
"I'm going to." I said, before coughing roughly.
Tifa smiled a knowing smile, "Yuffie, I think you're sick. I don't want you getting sicker."
"No," I stated firmly, "I'm going." Tifa sighed, but didn't argue any further.
When we walked outside I was greeted with a strong icy wind, which made me shiver.
"Where could she be?" I asked before coughing again.
"Down by the river most likely." Tifa replied. I nodded and we continued to walk down toward the river, and sure enough the cat girl was sitting on a rock with her head in her knees and you could hear her crying.
"Olivia…" Tifa whispered while running up to the girl and wrapping her arms around the young girl. I quickly walked up to her and put my hand on her shoulder.
"Shhh…" The brunette whispered, trying to soothe the sobbing girl, "It's alright."
"I-I really liked h-him." She choked, her eyes with red and her skin looked sickly pale, and her cheeks were flushed.
"I know." I said comfortingly, and right then I could see the bond the bond between all three of us. Maybe it was a girl thing, or maybe it was the fact that even though I was a soldier and had killed so many, they treated me like something I hadn't been treated like since before I joined the army, they treated me like a friend.
We sat there a little while longer before I stood up because my feet were numbing and I had to sneeze. Tifa laughed and stood up too, helping Olivia up also, "Come on 'Liv, no use in crying over him anymore right?" Olivia managed a weak smile, but anyone could tell she was still sad, "Hey, let's go shopping just you and me. I would ask Yuffie to come along, but seeing as she's sick and probably wouldn't come with us anyway it's just going to be us." She said.
"Alright." Olivia said her voice rough.
We walked up to the house and opened the door; we were immediately greeted by Riku, "Are you alright?" Olivia nodded and gave him a hug before heading to the living room where Vincent sat reading. He glanced up as we entered and his ruby eyes became clouded with worry, Olivia just shook her head.
"I'm fine." She said cheerfully, "But…I COULD use some Gil, mind loaning?" Vincent rolled his eyes, but using his good hand pulled out some Gil and handed it to her. "Thank you Vince!" She exclaimed, "I'll meet you down in the village Tif!" She called while running out the door. Tifa shook her head and turned to Riku.
"Alright, Yuffie is sick so I need you to take care of her. She'll need some soup, warm blankets and do not let her go outside got it?" She ordered.
Riku nodded, "Got it, I'll take her temperature also." Tifa smiled before heading out to the village. "Okay you're going upstairs." He said.
I grinned, "Uh-oh Riku playing doctor? Should I be worried?" I teased.
He smirked, "Maybe…" I headed up the steps and said good night to Vincent who told me to feel better. When I pulled open the door I hurried over to the bed and threw the covers over me, I was shivering.
"Okay, you just lye here while I go cook you some soup." He said, I coughed in response, "Good." He said while leaving. I looked around the room, and it was somewhat hard to believe this was Cloud's it was really clean and somehow Cloud struck me as a messy kind of guy. Everything was put so neatly in place. My eyes scanned the room for anything out of place, I wasn't sure why, maybe because I was bored and my mind felt like molasses. I was beginning to give up when my eyes saw a big brown leather book, "Hmm, what's this?" I questioned aloud, climbing out of the silk covers and retrieving the book. I automatically recognized the symbol, it was the magic book Cloud had showed me before. I brought it back to my resting place and snuggled under the blankets, I opened the book and saw the writing was written in Wutainese. "Oh my…" I breathed, the magic spells were quite powerful, I could easily see that.
Ibecame so wrapped up in the book I did not notice Riku come in with my soup until he spoke, "Hey, what do you have there?" He questioned, making me drop the book.
"Nothing." I replied quickly, stuffing the book under the covers, "Just something Cloud wanted me to read." He gave me a skeptical look, but let it go.
"Here, eat this." He said placing the soup beside me and sitting close to me on my bed, a little too close. I knew he wouldn't do anything bad or sick, but as much as it pains me to admit it, the feelings I once had for him were no longer as strong. I was much more interested in Cloud now.
"Thanks." I said gratefully, taking a long slurp of the hot liquid, it hurt my burning throat.
"So…how are you feeling?" he inquired, leaning closer. Feeling uncomfortable I shifted as far as I could get from him. I didn't want to hurt him by saying I didn't like him, but I didn't want to have that closeness.
"Fine." I said uncertainly. He moved closer again and I sat further up, I guess he noticed my shifting because his eyebrows furrowed and he frowned.
"Why do you keep moving?" I could see the hurt on his face, and it hurt me too. I just didn't have any interest in him like that anymore, I couldn't explain it.
"Look Riku…" I started, my cheeks red, "I like you a lot, but not like, um that. I like you a lot as a friend, and believe me I did like you before I just..." I trailed off, I could tell he was very upset and very embarrassed.
He shifted his aqua eye downward, "It's Cloud isn't it?"
I gulped, "Yes." I replied quietly. He played with a loose thread on the blanket and laughed bitterly.
"Who was I to think you could actually like me." He said sourly.
My heart dropped, this was exactly what I was afraid of, "Riku, please don't be like that. I don't like to see you upset." I begged him. He met my eyes and sighed.
"Does he make you happy?"
I smiled weakly, "Yes, I suppose."
"Then I'm happy, sorry for upsetting you." He muttered, I smiled and shrugged.
"No problem." I said feeling relieved, "Friends?" He was quiet for a moment, but smirked.
"Always." I sighed and leaned back, there was a comfortable silence between us but he did speak again, "Does he know you like, like him?" He asked, I was caught off guard by the question and nearly spit out my soup.
"N-no." I sputtered, he grinned at me arrogantly, "What?"
"Then you'll just have to tell him." He replied smoothly.
"How!" I exclaimed, sending myself into a coughing fit. He waited until I was finished before continuing.
"Telling him duh." He said matter-of-factly.
"But…but I don't even know where he is! And I'm sick!"
"He's down in his favorite spot, and I won't tell Tifa." He said.
"But-uh-um-I-I can't, what will he say?" I stammered.
He rolled his eyes, "Go on," He urged, "Please, do this for me." I looked at him before smiling softly.
"Okay." I agreed, and with that I pushed myself up from the bad and gave him a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, "Thanks." I murmured.
He shrugged nonchalantly, "No problem, what are friends for?" I laughed and pulled on a coat.
"I couldn't ask for a better one than you." I muttered sarcastically as I walked out the door.
"Good luck!" He called.
I headed toward the river and turned onto the path, I was a nervous wreck and I knew it. My heart was beating and my stomach was filled with butterflies, twice along the way I had almost returned back home and told Riku I couldn't do it, but something kept pushing me forward. Maybe it was my heart.
I followed the path, ducking low to avoid branches and shivering constantly because of the frosty air, 'I won't be surprised if it snows tonight.' I thought. I arrived at the spot to see that no one was there, I sighed 'Great now what am I supposed to do?'
I almost left to go search, but I saw a familiar crimson cloak and sword by the path he where he showed me the unicorns. I ran as quickly as I could down the twisty path and arrived at the rock like cliff. I glanced off the cliff and I gasped at what I saw. There stood Cloud, Mr. I-don't-give-a-damn-about-anything with his hand resting gently on a unicorn's back getting ready to swing up on it. I leaned forward without noticing it and snapped a twig, figures. Cloud's eyes shot over and my direction and widened in alarm. He backed from the creature and headed toward me.
"Yuffie, what are you doing out here?" He asked, trying not to sound shocked, "I thought you were sick."
I grinned nervously, "I-I am I just wanted to talk to you." He stood in front of me and crossed his arms over his chest.
"Oh, what about?"
"Um," I said, shifting from one foot to the other, "I just wanted to say that um, I uh like um kind of," I said, stumbling on each word, he looked at me curiously, "Man I why can't I find the right words?" I mumbled.
"What was that?" He questioned, taking a step closer so we were now about 2 inches apart. My breath caught in my throat and my face heated up due to our closeness.
"I um………here." I said finally, and without warning I stood on my tip-toes and placed my hand on his muscular arm to steady myself and I placed my lips firmly upon his. I could sense his surprise, but he didn't hesitate to return the kiss. His arms carefully placed themselves around my waist as he pulled me closer. After a moment I pulled away breathlessly and blushed while looking down, "That's all I needed said."
"I think I hear what you're trying to tell me." He replied quietly.
"So…" I ventured, "Know that you know that I like you…how do you feel?"
He was silent for a moment before looking me in the eyes and kissing my lips lightly, "Same way you do." He replied softly.
I don't know why, but all of the sudden I felt really giddy, I started giggling goofily and causing Cloud to give me a strange look. He ran his hands through his spiky blonde hair.
"Want to go for a ride?" He questioned, gesturing to the unicorns behind him.
My eyes widened, "Really!" I asked excitedly. He nodded, "Sure!" He jumped down onto the rocks below him and held his hand out for me to grab. I took it and stealthily landed next to him. We made our way down and slowly approached a large unicorn, it was the one I had seen before.
I gently reached out and stroked his shoulder, he didn't even flinch, instead he nickered in greeting.
"Hey there boy." I said as I made my way to his back, "I'm just going to ride you that okay?" He snorted in response, I laid my hand on his back and Cloud boosted me up, and then swung up behind me.
"Hold on." He cautioned, then nudged the majestic creature, sending it into a smooth gallop. I honestly felt like I was flying, it was an amazing experience, though somewhat frightening.
"This is a little scary!" I called back to Cloud.
"Don't worry." He replied calmly and nudging the horse faster. I held on and relaxed enjoying the feeling of freedom I was experiencing.
'Maybe this is where I belong.' I thought as we soared across the field under the brilliant moon.
OH MY GOSH! I KNOW THIS SUCKED REALLY BAD:cries: Please don't flame me! I did my best:sniffs: Anyway folks, I'm sad to say that this chapter was the last bit of Yuriku for this story, but there are going to be a few surprises so don't expect anything just yet. Oh and KairiLuv I even made up a song for my accomplishment. :grins evilly: I have a challenge for you, oh and would you want to be Staff for my C2 Community? I'm really looking for anyone to join so if anyone wants to just let me know! It's dedicated to Cloud and Yuffie. It's called Strife and Kisaragi. :sigh: Oh well, please review this oh-so-horrible-chapter!
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