I do not own FFVII nor any of its characters,however the story idea is mine. "Cloti"main pairing.Also a hint of Yuff/Reno (cause they're so childish they go good together).
In Love,But not with you
Cloud helped his father and brother by putting their bags in the limo's back seat, no need to make them stay longer at the house. He waved them off before going back inside and doing a little victory dance. It was ridiculous he knew, but he didn't care. He called the nearest servant who came walking by.
" Yes master Strife? "
" Take the rest of the day off " Cloud smiled as he continued to dance. The servant smiled and bowed, every servant loved Cloud to death because he treated them like family, not slaves. He told all the servants in the house to relax and enjoy their day. He called up a message therapist for his maids and butlers, this was thye they never minded cleaning up after him or his friends because Cloud over paid the servants while his father nor brother was looking and gave them days off.
" You are most kind sir " the servant said with a light smile.
" Don't go soft on me now Yonnie " Cloud smirked. The servant smiled back and walked away. Cloud picked up his cell and called Reno.
" Hello ? "
" Hey man...dad and bro's out of town... "
" Are you serious? "
" Yeah...call up the others, only our friends and tell em to come on over ". Cloud hung up then called Tifa up, hopefully she'd want to come to hang out in an atmosphere where she could hear herself think.
" Hello? "
" Hey...you want to come over? "
" Sure... ". Now there was just one more person to call.
" Hello? "
" You owe me for that five hundred pal ".
A heavy metal fist pounded against the door, and all else was silent.
" Ya know, I kinda expected that fool to be playin really loud music, the kind he likes " Barret said to Rude. Rude shrugged, but inside the house seemed quiet. Suddenly thr door opened and music was indeed pouring out. ' Down with the sickness ' by Disturbed flooded the streets. Rude and Barret walked in, they had no idea that Cloud's house was sound proof. In fact, they had never been in it, no one had except Tifa. Cloud had given them directions so they could all come and ' chill ' at his place.
" I had no idea just how rich Cloud's family really was Barret said in awe at the glorious paintings on the walls. Some even held old weapons from hundreds of years ago. They collected strange things, as well they were a strange family. Cloud came down the stairs back in his usual black pants and shirt with the one sleeve, a shoulder protecter, wolf pendent over his heart and black material like a cape covering one leg.
" We brought beer! " Barret laughed loudly, holding up the keg. No neighbor could call the cops for loud music and disturbance if you couldn't hear anything from the outside. Cloud rolled his eyes as Yuffie and Reno came in through the door.
" What'd we miss? "
" Nothing yet " Cloud answered as he walked back into the kitchen. The door opened and in walked in a face the group didn't know. Zack wasn't exactly greeted by the greatest hospitality from Cloud's group. Cloud himself wasn't aware Zack was even there yet, so he couldn't explain Zack's presence.
" Hey man...can we help you? " Reno asked suspiciously.
" Nah...I was invited " Zack answered back.
" Invited were you? Sorry, but this isn't a gathering just for anyone little man " Barret said coldly.
" Little man? You wanna rumble buddy? Cause I have plenty of strength to take you down "Zack snarled.
" Then lets do this " Barret smiled as he patted his metal arm affectionately. Zack's eyes narrowed as he balled up his hands into fists. Barret came at him with full force and Zack didn't hold back either. Suddenly two hands were holding them apart.
" I leave for two seconds and my friends try and kill one another? " Cloud forced the two of them backwards.
" You know this guy? "
" Yeah Barret...this is Zack. He's been my best friend since we were six ". Zack straightend his positure and cracked his knuckles acting as though nothing had happened.
" Sorry...just trying to protect his house since its kinda tied to his life " Barret said nonchantly.
" Please don't argue while your here guys...I want ' all ' of my friends to get along " Cloud pleaded. The door opened once again and Tifa walked in wearing a black vest and material black pants with heeled boots and her hair loose. Zack raised his eye brows and looked at Tifa then looked at Cloud and pointed to her.
Not waiting for Cloud to say anything or hint anything, Zack walked up to Tifa and held out his hand.
" Are you the famous Tifa Lockhart ".
"...Famous? I'm Tifa...who are you ? "
" I'm Zack...didn't think I'd meet you so early in life " Zack bowed and kissed her knuckle. Tifa laughed.
" So your the famous Zack who stole Cloud's phone " Tifa laughed. Zack laughed as well before turning to Cloud.
" Oh...I forgot to mention...my girlfriend came with me...I wanted to ask you if that was ok but you hung up... "
" I don't care...this house is huge...we've got plenty of room for her " Cloud shrugged. Zack nodded and went to go retrieve Areis. He came back in a few moments later, her attire didn't exactly fit in with all of theirs. Her shirt was half sleeved and pink while her pants were white and had pink flip flops on her feet. Her hair was braided behind her head, she was always very pretty. On her left arm was tied a blue ribbon, just like Tifa's was pink. She didn't have time to introduce herself before Tifa spoke.
" A...Areith? Aerith Gainsborough? " the girl looked up to who was calling her and saw Tifa.
" Tifa Lockhart...well well...it has been a long time hasn't it? " Aeris smiled sweetly and ran up to the girl, hugging her tightly.
" Ugh...explain please ? " Zack asked.
" Tifa's my best friend ". Cloud laughed.
" Twilight zone much? You, my best friend, is dating the one who is bestfriends with the one I like " Cloud laughed again as he walked back into the kitchen and got a few things. They all went into the den and hooked up the theater system. Cloud had a small debate about the movies they wanted to watch. None of his friends could decide, but they surely didn't want to watch any of the movies each of them suggested.
" I've seen that to many times...no thats boring...just saw it the other day " everyone had something to disagree on. Cloud rolled his eyes and leaned against the wall.
" We could always just watch this spare dvd of porn I bring with me " Rude laughed. Yuffie, Tifa, and Aerith all threw their drinks at him.
" HEY! Don't stain my couch...damn... " Cloud sighed. He randomly selected a movie from the wall unit and looked at the title. He threw it as far away from him as he could.
" What? " they all said in usion.
" I don't even want to know why we own a season of Gilmore Girls...deep relieving breaths, deep relieving breaths " Cloud sank to the floor in a feedle position. They laughed and told him to suck it up. Reaching up Cloud chose another movie by random,then held it up.
" Benchwarmers? "
" Sure ".
Cloud popped in the dvd and sat down on the couch next to Tifa and Zack. The lights dimmed and the room rumbled from the giant base as the movie did its check for the surround sound system. While it started, Cloud felt a tiny set of fingers trace over his hand and manuver themselves in his hand. Looking down he saw the hand was attached to Tifa's arm. She didn't look back at him, but she did smile as she felt his eyes drift over her. Cloud smiled as he relaxed against the couch and held her hand. He was glad that she had forgiven him and bothered to stay with him. The movie lasted awhile then they decided just to make up rediculous games for the drunkies, laughing at what they did. It became late and Cloud had to kick them out save but Tifa, he said he'd drive her home. Waving farewell to Zack and Aerith, Cloud closed the door and turned to Tifa.
" Let me just go get my keys and I'll drive you home " he said a little uneasily as he hadn't expected her to be a few inches away from him. She grabbed his arm as he turned to leave and wouldn't let go.
" Tifa ? "
" Kiss me ". Cloud's eyes widend, but she surely didn't need to tell him twice. Cloud leaned down quick and captured her lips, which this time parted, allowing his tongue to explore her mouth. Their eyes quickly closed as he forced her against the door. Tifa's fingers entwined themselves in his golden spikes and the hem of his shirt. Cloud's arm snaked around her waist and held her tightly to him, the other one pushed against the wall, entrapping her to him if she changed her mind, but he knew she wouldn't. Tifa moaned in his mouth, letting him sense her urgency to be with him. As if by fate, a very loud breaking noise was heard upstairs. Cloud released her and looked towards his room, Tifa followed his gaze. Cloud released her and put a finger over his lips as if to signal her to stay quiet. He tip toed upstairs and made his way to his room, Tifa close on his trail.
" If this is a trick to lead me to your room...then its very well planned " Tifa said seriously, she was trying to calm them both and Cloud knew that. But something wasn't right. He opened his door slowly and poked his head in, looking around. He quickly forced himself back as a sword nearly took off his head. He jumped back and took Tifa's hand before jumping off the stairs and onto the floor.
" What the fuck was that! " Tifa's heart was racing, she had seen the blade, and just how fast Cloud had moved she remembered Sephiroth's words of " Moving with inhuman speed ".
" Just run! " Cloud said grabbing his fenrir keys off the table near the door before leaping outside. He mounted his fenrir and started it, and motioned for her to get on.
" I need to take you home...hang on " Tifa wasn't prepared for the fenrir to do a sudden wheely as it took off fast and she held on tightly to his waist.
" Your not dropping me off with this thing still chasing you " Tifa said angrily.
" You don't really have a choice...I need to get you out of harms way " Cloud answered.
" I can handle this guy just as well as you can " she argued back.
" I'm not talking about him " Cloud said quietly. He turned to look at her real quick and she saw nothing but cat like eyes. Tifa bit her lip.
" I trust you ".
Cloud spun on his fenrir and took the road to where he had jumped off, where he and his friends always hung out. Spinning around he opened his compartment of swords earning a yelping noise of surprise from Tifa. He ignored it and jumped off the moving fenrir, it stopped after he got off and Tifa was unscathed. The sound of another Fenrir was closing in fast. Cloud had taken two blades and morphed them together, preparing for a fight. This assasign jumped off and met him in battle. Their swords clashed but it was only after a few minutes before the intruder was dead upon the floor. Tifa walked up to Cloud as he fell onto his knees, his swords dripping with blood fell upon the floor.
" What...what is it? " Tifa placed a hand on his shoulder. Cloud looked up, his eyes still bright green and catlike.
" ...Now I know...why they're gone " he said angrily, making Tifa take a few steps back.
" C...Cloud? "
" They needed an alliby...to explain to the police...how they weren't involved with my murder...thats why my father and brother are gone... "
" C...Cloud? Are...are you alright? " Cloud stood up and turned back to Tifa, silent. He looked up at her and smiled a wicked smile.
" I'm fine my dear ".
A/N: I've updated twice now in a day...and I have to say it " DUN DUN DUDUUUUUUUN! " Aren't I good? Please say yes. On the side note, this would have been posted, if my internet hadn't failed on me last night. Grrrrr made me mad cause I really did write two chapters in one night.
