A/N: Yay! 11th chapter! And since all of you guys have stuck through this story…you all get free cookies! And a picture of Cloudy! squeals (Note: Mizuki, I DID NOT say my writin' was bad…so therefore you can not hurt me…) Well this is just a random chapter, kinda like the Evil Sickness one…no point what-so-ever. Well, I hopa ya like and ya review! .
Disclaimer: I dun own anythin'…sighs sadly I wish I did though…
Warning: Serious Clouffie-ness in this chapter. Beware!
I was woken from a dream-less sleep by the sound of a door shutting, and the sound of a quiet voice saying, "Yuffie…? Yuffie wake up." But that? It doesn't count. Why? I have no clue.
"What?" I questioned groggily; sticking my head under my…er…Cloud's pillow.
"I brought you some breakfast…" The voice said; her tone kittenish.
I immediately recognized the voice; it was Olivia, and she said she brought breakfast which means she cooked it which means GOOD FOOD! I bolted up as best I could without giving myself a killer headache and looked directly at the cat girl; she looked a bit startled.
"Wow Yuffie, I didn't expect you to bolt up like that." She said while laughing. I gave a weak grin.
"How long have I been asleep?"
Olivia thought for a moment, "About two days."
I choked on the orange juice she gave me, "Two days? Why didn't anyone wake me up?"
Olivia grinned, "We tried, you sleep like a rock."
"Heh…"
"Anyways hurry up, Tifa says you need to get some fresh air." She said.
I opened my mouth to speak, but Olivia interrupted me, "Cloud's out chopping wood." I smiled and hopped out of 'my' bed.
"Thanks!" I called.
"No problem!"
I walked down the hall as quickly as I could; I've been asleep two days, and two days without seeing Cloud is too long. Not really I just want to see him.
"Hey Riku!" I said.
"Hey Yuffie, nice to see you with the living," He cracked, "For awhile we thought you were dead."
I rolled my indigo eyes and waved as I hurried down the steps, I ran into Vincent and quickly apologized, I was in a hurry.
When I arrived outside I was shocked to see that it had snowed more than 3 feet that made me happy. I could like play in the snow…Anyway I headed down to where the wood was, and sure enough Mr. Blondie himself was there. I noticed that his cloak was off and I remembered I had only once seen him without his cloak. This was a real treat, and it's not a barrier anymore. I'll be able to read his emotions…hopefully. I just need a plan…I thought for a moment and came up with the perfect one: I was going to scare him. So I stealthily made my way up behind him, I choked back a laugh and moved closer. I was finally close enough; I launched myself onto his back, "Boo!" I yelled; he flinched slightly.
"Damn it Yuffie!" He cursed trying to turn to face me, "What the hell?"
I giggled like a little girl; my arms still around him, "I'm sorry…did I scare you?" I questioned innocently.
He rolled his eyes and made an attempt to push me off; only to have me grasp harder. "Yuffie…" He warned, but I took no notice to his warning; I knew he wouldn't hurt me. I slid from his back.
"Yes?" I asked batting my eyelashes.
"I have to get back to work." He said flatly.
I frowned, "It's not work…its chopping wood. You can do it later! I want to play in the snow!" I complained.
"Yuffie, you were just sick. Why do you want to be outside in the cold?"
"Because I like the snow." I said childishly.
He gave me 'The Look' the one that said, 'What the hell is wrong with you?'
I winked, "C'mon Cloudy!"
He sighed, "Go back to the house, I'll be up in a little bit and we can…spend time together then…" He said uncomfortably. I nearly snorted; it was funny to see Cloud uneasy.
"Please Cloudy!" I begged.
He shook his head, "You don't need to be sicker."
I pouted, "Please! I haven't played in the snow for so long…" I whimpered. He gave me a wide-eyed look; it must've come out wrong.
"No! I didn't…I mean…What I mean to say was…" I stuttered; my face hot. He raised his eyebrows in an amused way and turned to go back to chopping wood, I felt a stab of disappointment, but I was determined to win. "C'mon please!"
"No."
"Please?"
"No."
"Please?"
"No!"
"Please! Please! Please?"
He spun to face me again, "Yuffie I said-." He began, but stopped when he saw the look on my face. I had stuck my lower lip out and gave me best puppy-dog eyes, I didn't know if he could be fooled like that, but it seemed to be working for the moment.
"Please…? For me?" I pouted.
He gave me a long, hard glare, but caved, "Fine." He muttered.
"Yay!" I squealed. I grabbed his gloved hand and tugged him toward the river; where I knew there'd be a hill. He allowed me to drag him there.
Once at the top of the hill; I for one was out of breath and coughing my lungs out do to the icy air.
"I told you that you should've stayed at the house." He said; his voice holding the slightest bit of concern.
I groaned, "Cloud I'm fine."
"Still…"
"Hey I said I was fine didn't I?" I snapped; he looked a bit shocked. 'Good let him feel bad.'
"You're still young…" He started, but I cut him off.
"Damn it Cloud, I'm not that young, I'm nineteen years old for heavens sake! Stop treating me like some god damned kid!" I growled. I guess me emotions had kind of pushed me forward because I suddenly shoved Cloud sending both he and I tumbling down the hill in what looked like some sort of embrace. I screamed and clung tightly on to Cloud, there was snow going down my black sweatshirt and black sweatpants, making it really cold. When we stopped rolling Cloud had ended up on top of me. 'Well, this didn't work out…'
I looked up into his cold eyes and grinned sheepishly, "Uh…heh…" Was all I could think of to say; he glared down at me and went to stand up, but because I just had to feel bold at that moment I placed my arms around his neck and kissed him fully on the lips. He responded immediately; placing his hands on the side of my face and gently stroking my cheeks with his thumbs. I smiled against his lips and sighed in utter bliss. After what seemed like an eternity we finally pulled away, both breathless.
"Um…" Was all Cloud could say. I laughed and he pushed himself up; extending his hand out for me, I took it gratefully.
"Uh…yeah…I…can…I…have an explanation. Or I will have one, just give me a moment." I said quickly.
Cloud shook his head and began to walk up the hill when I stopped him because of the voices I heard.
"Oh Vincent! How am I going to tell her?" A familiar voice cried.
There was no reply…figures…
"Some help you are…" She mumbled. Whatever was going on it was catching my attention; so I grabbed Cloud's lower arm and pulled him over behind a tree where I could see Olivia and…Vincent.
Vincent stood, leaning against a tree, and Olivia was standing in front of him. And by the looks of it, they were PRETTY close.
"Yuffie," Cloud hissed in my ear, "We have to go back." I waved my hand at him and continued to listen.
"What am I supposed to tell her? Oh Tifa, I know you and Vincent were like in love, but I've kissed him and I like him and you guys were fighting so…tough luck? Like that'll work." She said ruefully.
"……………."
I gasped; making Olivia and Vincent look over at me with surprised expression. Cloud growled and lightly pushed me. "Go on." He ordered. I stepped out; Cloud behind me and we walked over to them.
"Uh…hi." I said nervously; Olivia stared at me for a moment before sitting on the snowy ground and crying. My eyes widened and I ran over to comfort her.
"Olivia what's wrong?" I asked concerned.
"I…I just…I can't figure out what to do! I mean everything is so confusing…with the s-." she began, but stopped and bit her lip, "It's…Tifa is my best friend and when Cloud found me; she really helped me get through a lot of problems. I feel like I'm betraying her…"
I glanced over at Vincent; whose gaze was purposely looking away; I was shocked really. I had always thought Olivia liked Riku.
"You should just tell her. I'm sure she'd understand." I said softly.
Olivia drew in a shaky breath, "Th-thanks." She said.
I grinned, "No problem." She stood up and gave a small smile.
"Well I'm going off to talk to her, wish me luck."
"Good luck!" I called as they disappeared over the hill.
"I'm such a great help." I stated proudly. I heard Cloud give a disbelieving snort from behind me.
"Don't get too cocky." He said while sitting next to me; picking up a handful of snow and throwing it at me.
It hit me and the face; and boy was it cold. I gasped and shivered, "Cloud!" I whined, "That was freezing!"
"No." he said sarcastically. I gaped at him; he was actually…teasing…me?
But considering this might be a one-time thing I decided to play a long, I grabbed a handful of snow as well and chucked it at him. It hit his head; he looked at me with disbelief at first then his expression turned into mock anger and he threw another snowball at me. And this continued for about an hour before both of us were tired, cold, and out of breath.
I made my way over to him and collapsed on the ground at his knees, "I surrender." I said trying to catch my breath. He pinned me down with his one knee, "You cheat." I told him; he half smirked.
"Where'd you get that idea?"
"From snowball fighting with you." I wheezed as he put more pressure on my stomach. I groaned and made an attempt to roll away, but failed miserably. "I don't like you." I informed him.
He raised his eyebrows, "Okay."
I grinned cheekily, and raised my head; he looked at me curiously, I got close to his face and gave him a teasing peck on his nose, "Yup."
He stood up and pulled me up with him, "Come on, its cold out. We should be getting back." I nodded in agreement, but was slightly disappointed; I was having fun. As we made our way back to the house I realized that this was the most fun I had done in a long time.
"Cloud…thanks." I said.
"For what?"
I thought for a moment, "For…everything."
He didn't reply, but he knew what I was talking about.
It was getting dark outside and I could feel snowflakes beginning to fall. I smiled excitedly and stuck my tongue out to catch them. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Cloud look at me strangely, but he didn't ask questions. I knew he cared.
I twirled around, almost slipping, but Cloud caught me. I grinned teasingly and poked him, "Aw, you do love me!"
He frowned and dropped me; leaving me to fall on my butt and walked ahead of me. I sat on the icy ground stupidly, I could've sworn I saw something different in is eyes…
'What was that?'
A/N: Alrighty! That was the 11th chapter! What do you guys think? Cute, fluffy, pointless? Eh, oh well…Next chapter is more serious…
Due to many threats coughMizukicoughAmanracough I will not say this sucked; in fact I kinda liked it, but eh…it could be me…CLOUFFIE! Whoo! Anyone here like Clouffie's? And what do ya people think of the Olivincent? Well review please, and no flames!
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Love all my reviewers! MWAH!
Oooh, would ya mind readin' 'Devil's Angels and Vampire's Blood' written by Mizukithepanda, KairiLuv, and Me? Pretty please?
