lol ok i thought it was just a one shot thing..but turns out no..I'm going to write a few more chapters..Thanks for all your reviews! (SMILES) hehe..thanks..you can't possibly know how much those reviews mean to me..lol...if your looking for an actioned pack story..it's not gonna happen..it's just hopeless fluff lol..well of course theres some action I mean..lol..theres some action...but mostly it's revolved with Cloud and Tifa...Enjoy!

The day came as the group of friends went their own ways; Barret took Marlene with him, said he wanted to spend some quality time with her and that he'd return her back in the summer.

Denzel still remained with Tifa and Cloud. Yes; Cloud stayed with Tifa, like he promised Denzel that day.

He was really back to stay, it wasn't one of his words again; this was what he chose, Aeris was his past, she'd want him to be happy. Being with Tifa made him happy, this was where he belonged. Aeris was more like a sister than the one he loved. He loved her like the sister he never had. Tifa was different, she knew everything there was to know about him; his childhood, his past. She was there, every day when they were young. She knew everything there was to know about him.

Cloud smiled, he watched as Tifa slept next to him. There he slept every day now since he confessed to her. They didn't do anything, what was there to do, they simply slept. They moved the beds around the room, so that the two beds joined together. It was Clouds idea, he said it made him feel closer to her; all she did was smiled and did what she was told. She didn't complain, why would she?

Tifa's face was soft as she slept; well it always was to him. Beautiful and angelic, peaceful and calm. She had rare beauty, Cloud thought as he watched her breath in and out.

She slept on her side, as he did too; they were face to face. Her hand was at his waist; the other on his chest.

It was mid morning and so Denzel would be coming to wake them soon; it was his daily task, to wake them up, after all Tifa was his source of breakfast, and Cloud, well his entertainment.

They were starting to look like a family, Cloud, Tifa and Denzel. Tifa noticed it straight away when Denzel came into their room one of those stormy nights. He was scared of the thunder, and because there wasn't a Marlene sleeping in the same room as him, he felt alone. Tifa was reluctant at first and thought if she'd accompany him to his room he'd shake it off and go to sleep, but Denzel didn't. The thunders instead louden and worsen.

Cloud insisted Denzel sleep with them in the bed; this was the first sign to Tifa, of their little family. Tifa could see that Cloud really adored Denzel, as much as he didn't want to show it. It was easy to tell; the time he gave his hand to Denzel to take, then carried him down into the water the very day Kadaj was defeated and Geostigma was cured. So that stormy night Denzel slept between them; Cloud remained awake and so did Tifa, they just stared at each other, then back down to Denzel.

Now back in reality; "Tifa" Cloud whispered into her ear to wake her up.

She stirred a bit but then went back to a peaceful sleep. He nudged her shoulder; she didn't budge this time, instead kept sleeping.

He then thought he'd lean in; kiss her on the lips to see if she reacted and she did. Her eyes flew open, and her grip on his waist tightened. When she saw who it was she loosen her grip, smiling against his lips.

Cloud drew back after some time, keeping his stare into her eyes. They softened as he whispered to her "I love you."

Their love had grown; into something they never thought would happen. Who ever knew they'd end up together? NO one.

She smiled and replied back "I love you too."

The couple went back to their silence, saying nothing though eyes locked to each other, smiling. Their silence was disrupted by a small knock on the door.

Cloud looked up, and asked "Who is it?"

Tifa didn't move, instead shifted her gaze to the door to see who it was. "It's probably Denzel," She whispered. Cloud made no attempt to answer her instead awaited the strangers answer.

"It's Denzel" the small voice spoke from outside.

Cloud looked down at Tifa who was grinning widely at the fact that she was correct. "Ha!" She gasped silently, "I told you" this made Cloud do nothing, he remained in his usual stare.

"Come in" he said.

The door opened and Denzel walked in.

"Cloud you promised you'd come with me to the shops today to get me that toy," Denzel asked still standing by the door way, not really too sure whether he was allowed permission to enter or not.

Tifa motioned her hand for Denzel to walk closer. "You can come in," Tifa smiled as she rested on her bent elbow, staring at Denzel who was nervously speaking to Cloud. She smirked, it was funny how Denzel was so nervous whenever he was asking Cloud something; she could sense the fact that Denzel felt as though as if Cloud were the man, the dad in the picture, meaning if he did anything wrong, Cloud would be the one that shouts or punishes. But she knows Cloud would never hit a child, it just wasn't in him.

A small smile came onto Cloud's face he then nodded "I did" he said.

Denzel nodded.

Cloud thought in silence for a moment before speaking "Come here" he motioned Denzel to come to his side of the bed.

Denzel nodded and walked his way over to Cloud.

"I want you, to go get changed, wash your face then meet me downstairs okay?" Cloud asked, searching Denzel's eyes.

Denzel nodded "Okay, I will" he smiled proudly and skipped out of the room happily.

Tifa smiled warmly; she hardly ever saw Denzel smiling when Cloud wasn't around, now look at him, he's practically as happy as he'll ever be.

She shifted her gaze to Cloud who was staring at her warmly. "Tifa," He started, turning back around and placing his head on the pillow; facing her.

She did the same and faced him, their hands laced together, resting on Cloud's chest.

"I don't think I ever said sorry," Cloud spoke.

"Sorry for what Cloud?" She asked her eyes fill with worry.

"That day when I told you everything, I didn't apologize, to you for all the pain I put you through when I left you here with the kids," Cloud said.

A small smile appeared on her lips; she shook her head softly. "You did what you had to do," Tifa smiled warmly to him. "I understand what you did and why you did that, I was in no position to tell you otherwise. You had to figure out your past and find a way to forgive yourself; I can't do that, you had to Cloud. I understand."

Cloud closed his eyes, Did Tifa really just say what he thought she said?

He reopened his eyes. "No," He whispered, pulling her closer to him. He nestled his nose in her hair, breathing in and out, feeling the little tingles of the hair that tickled his face.

"Then what I did was a waste of my time," Cloud spoke.

"Wha-"

"To figure out my past, and to forgive myself for Aeris' death, I can't do that for myself Tifa. When I left you here with Denzel and Marlene, I was lost and I didn't know what to do. I left because I thought it would give you the chance to live a better life, without me always screwing it up. I thought that by leaving, that I wouldn't cause you pain," he looked away from her eyes, "Then when I rescued the children from Kadaj, Marlene made me realise that, leaving didn't make the ones I loved happy, I was only hurting them more," He brought his eyes back to her.

"I never meant to hurt you Tifa," he shook his head, "of all people, I never thought I'd cause you pain," he choked out; running his hand up and down her back, taking deep breaths of her scent.

"I'm so sorry," he choked out. "I'm sorry.." he whispered, closing his eyes.

Tifa kept silent for a moment, staring at the man she had come to love so much. Of all the things they ever went through, from near death to a new beginning. She never thought she'd end up one day lying in bed like this with him.

She saw the tears seeping through his eyes lids and down his face as he whispered over and over again that he was sorry. I've wanted to hear that now for so long Cloud. Tifa smiled warmly and brought her hand up to stroke his face with her fingertips; savouring the feeling of his soft skin against her fingertips and the warmness of his tears as it fell onto her finger. She wiped it away gently with her thumb; taking each tear away. Then she leaned in and kissed him softly but gently, letting her lips linger on his until she saw his eyes open. All she saw in them was sorrow and guilt. She continued to stroke his face and kiss them, soothing him of all his guilt, and to make him realise that he was forgiven by her.

She drew back slowly, resting her forehead against his, keeping her eyes locked onto his. "I will not forgive you Cloud," she said softly.

She could feel the question in his eyes as he stared at her.

Smiling she continued, "Because you don't need to be forgiven."

"Tifa-"

She pressed her finger against his lips then continued, "You hurt me yes, but not anymore. When you say to me 'I love you' and when you kiss me, that's all I need from you," she smiled softly. "That's all I ask for," she whispered. "I will forgive you for hurting me, but I won't forgive you for leaving, because if you didn't do what you did. We won't be here like this Cloud," she motioned to the two of them lying there, "There wouldn't be-"

He pressed his finger against her lips, "I love you," he said softly, his eyes now filled with a tingle of happiness, "I really do," he whispered, "So much." He leaned in and kissed her, then drew back, "If kissing you and telling you that I love you is all you want, then I will give it to you Tifa." He smiled, just for her.

Tifa smiled warmly at his words. I've always wanted to hear that from a mans lips, not just any man though. Just Cloud.

They lay there like that together; kissing each other softly and lovingly. Just small pats here and there, it never seems to tire them. Their arms were locked around each other; holding their lover close to them. The burning passion of pleasure ran like a current of electricity through their bodies.

"I love you," Cloud whispered as he kissed her shoulder slowly; placing kisses down her neck and onto her shoulder.

"Mmm.." she moaned. "I love you too," she whispered back.

He pulled back slowly as Tifa removed his shirt, then almost immediately he latched his lips onto hers again; holding her close as he continued his kisses down her neck and on her shoulder.

His hand was making its way slowly up her shirt, sliding it off eventually when she pulled back to allow him to do so, leaving her to just her bra as her top.

Tifa stopped for a moment, suddenly feeling exposed. It's only Cloud.

Cloud seem to notice her sudden change of mood, he stopped and pulled back, gazing down to her. He was on his side, with his hand beside her head that was on the pillow. His top half of his body was over hers.

"Tifa what's wrong?" he searched his eyes. When she didn't answer he continued, "We can stop if you want too."

Tifa blushed, then said softly, "no, it's just I feel self conscious, I've never.."

Cloud smirked and nodded, "I've never done this either Tifa," he assured her as he neared back down to kiss her again.

She kissed him happily and relaxed her hands, snaking them around Cloud, forgetting her little self conscious episode a minute ago.

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