Cloud sat curled up on the couch wrapped in a blanket he stole from Sephiroth's room. He ignored his PHS whenever Zack sent messages. Which was quite frequent.

Just when it was getting late enough for Cloud to start nodding the door opened. In an instant the blond was alert as his nose was flooded with Sephiroth's scent that wasn't just lingering on the blanket.

Tentatively he glanced up to meet Sephiroth's eyes and he froze. Usually Cloud was the predator who found his prey. Now that the tables have turned his instincts screamed at him for flight or fight.

Cloud chose flight. He leaped off the couch like a rabbit. The blanket he had used for the evening fell to the floor. A gloved hand grasped his wrist and suddenly Cloud was twisted until he was pinned against the wall.

"I said don't run from me." Sephiroth leaned until their bodies pressed together.

Cloud didn't trust his voice. So he held back a response that he knew would have turned into a moan. His body shuddered involuntarily. And those eyes burned brightly with hunger.

"I set my boundaries. But after today I might just say screw them and claim you." Sephiroth spoke in such a way that the blond couldn't hold back an excited whimper.

"But if I do, there are rules."

"Anything." Cloud breathed out weakly.

"This doesn't go beyond our circle. That means Angeal, Genesis and Zack. I am unsure with that friend of yours in Third Class until I know for sure he won't talk his mouth off."

Cloud nodded, gulping. Their bodies so close and touching was making it hard to focus.

"No jealousy from you. I know damn well you won't see anyone of interest to my level. But understand I will show the same loyalty. Understand many will still opnely flirt with me. I won't give them any attention. This means they should mean nothing to you."

Once again the blond nodded.

"Lastly, keep this from Hojo. Avoid his questions if you have to. As long as he doesn't have any solid answers he can't bring our relationship any attention."

"I promise." Cloud swore.

And Sephiroth gave in and claimed that tempting mouth. The blond gasped as he finally moved his body against the general's. A tongue invaded and Cloud moaned at the taste.

Sephiroth let go of the wrist and instead grasped both of Cloud's legs to wrap them around his waist. He felt them cling onto him without much guidance and so his hands moved to grasp and feel over the tempting ass.

Cloud broke away from the kiss to cry out. His hips moved to rub against the one that trapped him. Sephiroth leaned to nip and lick a pale neck. Cloud willingly turned his head to expose the side of his neck that was having attention.

He could feel the length beginning to harden and Cloud was absolutely losing it. The scents of their arousal mixing was sending him higher. He never felt so alive.

Sephiroth bit hard and Cloud nearly came from the bite. His hands dug into the general's back as he whimpered. The leather coat was proving to be an annoying barrier.

One hand gripped a cheek while the other smacked experimentally. This time Cloud couldn't hold back the shriek. His body tensed in both surprise and being extremely turned on.

"Sephiroth!" He cried out.

"The things I want to do to you." Those green eyes burned with excitement.

"You can. The answer is yes." Cloud breathed out, never breaking eye contact.

In a flash they were in Sephiroth's room. His hands were eagerly removing Cloud's pajamas. The blond eagerly tried to return the gesture.

The process was a little more complicated. And Sephiroth began to help after removing Cloud's shirt. When it was only the pants left the blond latched onto a pale neck.

"Easy. No marks." Although Sephiroth enjoyed the attention, he didn't want questions from Hojo.

"Mark. Here?" Cloud lowered to a collar bone.

"Maybe." He was open to the idea of it. Sephiroth knew his body would heal fast. He had a sense of what Cloud wanted.

His fingers glided down to perk nipples and Cloud whimpered as he began playing with them. The whimpers mixed with gasps of pain mixed with pleasure.

"So sensitive." Sephiroth commented with growing sense of wonder.

Cloud was growing impatient. His hips moved against a leg. And because of his impatience Sephiroth decided to toy with him a little longer. He pulled on the blond's legs until he was laying on his back. He then pulled the pajama bottoms off in a swift motion.

"Spread those legs for me like a good boy." Sephiroth smirked as Cloud didn't fight and did as he was told.

The general leaned down to latch a nipple in his mouth. His tongue played with the nub and one hand slowly crept downwards. Cloud clung onto broad shoulders as he tried his best not to cry out.

A finger tested the entrance. His ears were rewarded with gasps and whimpers. Sephiroth pressed a second one in because of how willing Cloud's body was.

He felt the walls tighten so he paused his hand and focused more with his mouth. The trick worked and Cloud relaxed. Sephiroth began slow movements first with his fingers.

Soon the blond was losing his mind. His eagerness grew as he imagined Sephiroth inside. And with it came impatience. Cloud tried moving his hips and was rewarded with a hard slap on his ass.

"Patience." Sephiroth hissed when Cloud's cry finished.

"Please!" The blond gasped out. He stared into those eyes that entranced him each moment they made contact.

"Keep begging so sweetly and I may change my mind." Sephiroth's eyes dilated.

"Please! Please! Oh please! I need you! Please!" Cloud cried out. It could be his inexperience but he was overwhelmed. The blond didn't wish to be undone before anything really happened.

"So willing. Perhaps I should give in?" Sephiroth enjoyed this. A little too much as he continued torturing Cloud.

"Sephiroth!" The blond cried out in pleasure and frustration.

"Hmm. Will you feel so confident after you feel me?" He almost gave in at the sound of his name. Instead he undid the zipper and finally released the confines of the damn pants.

Sephiroth moved his hips sensually as he removed his fingers. Both hands grasped pale legs to keep them steady. Then pressed his length along the eager and awaiting entrance.

Cloud moaned. His eyes were lost in dreamland. Sephiroth wished he could capture the moment. The blond was picture perfect to have a keepsake for quick work from his hands when he was stuck at his desk.

"Say my name again." He moved to press against the hole.

"Sephiroth." Cloud gasped.

"Who owns this body?" The tip inched inside.

"Sephiroth!" The cry earned more of his length.

"Who is your mate?" He found himself asking.

"Sephiroth!" Cloud shrieked.

And he snapped his hips the rest of the way in. The blond moaned as he lost himself. Sephiroth was the same level except he had to make sure he didn't lose complete control.

Fingers dug into broad shoulders. Cloud was trying his best to control his breathing. Sephiroth gave attention at a pale neck as a form of distraction for both of them.

"Please!" Cloud begged.

"I won't control myself if I give in." Sephiroth warned. He pulled away enough for their eyes to meet.

"Do it." The blond challenged.

Green eyes narrowed as he considered.

"For your impatience you don't get to cum until I say so."

"I - I'll try." Cloud promised.

He supposed that would be enough. So Sephiroth gave into his desires with a snap of his hips. After the first thrust he repeated the gesture as Cloud grunts with each movement.

Their eyes never broke contact. Even as the blond felt his body heat up and light sweat formed. And with each thrust Sephiroth was going deeper.

Before long he found the bundle of nerves that earned a sharp cry. Cloud felt his body spasm as he forced himself not to reach the edge.

He focused on green eyes blazing. They drew closer as Sephiroth initiated a hungry open mouth kiss. Moans were drowned and it felt as if Cloud was being swallowed whole.

The powerful thrusts continued their onslaught against the bundle of nerves that drew the blond closer and closer to the edge. He couldn't even think as he enjoyed the pleasures he never thought he would feel.

The smell of their union nearly undid more than just the act itself. Cloud proved he could find a use for his stubbornness. He felt as if he were drowning in those piercing eyes proved to be a brilliant distraction.

Until he couldn't take it anymore.

"Sephiroth!" Cloud pulled away from the kiss to cry out.

"Not yet." Sephiroth grunted. Although he was close, he wasn't close enough.

"Please!" Cloud shook his head. He was so close. Fingers reached to his nipples again and in desperation the blond latched onto a collarbone and bit hard.

Sephiroth paused as he grunted partly in frustration. The blond bit hard enough to draw blood. Which Cloud was sucking as his tongue craved the taste.

He reached into blond spikes and gripped hard. It was the only warning Sephiroth gave before pulling Cloud's head away. For the first time he noticed that the blond had sharp fangs.

Well, that explained the stinging. He bit deeper than Sephiroth would have guessed. He wasn't sure if he should be impressed or infuriated.

"I said maybe." Sephiroth snapped his hips with each word.

"Please! Forgive me!" Cloud whimpered.

"Your punishment will be later. For now I will take pity on you." He was being generous because strangely that bite brought him closer to his own release.

"Can - can I?" The blond was almost crying.

"Yes." Sephiroth snarled as he held himself a little longer.

Cloud let out his loudest shriek yet as he came. His body tensed and his limbs shook violently. Nails dug in and broke skin. If his legs were allowed they would be fully wrapped around Sephiroth's waist.

And feeling those warm walls tighten was enough for Sephiroth. He considered returning the gesture of biting. But he was too lost in his high to bother.

For a moment they laid in their embrace. Slowly coming down from their high as their bodies felt everything. It was a form of contentment that for the first time, Cloud felt safe.

"Cloud?" Sephiroth inquired softly, noticing the far off look in those deep blue eyes.

"Hmm?" He blinked as he came to. Cloud focused on Sephiroth. He seemed concerned.

"Just thinking. I've never felt safe before." He admitted.

"Not even when we brought you out of the lab?" Sephiroth frowned.

"In a way, yes. But surrounded by strangers. Who I wasn't sure would help me or destroy me."

"Then why did you follow me?" Sephiroth wondered.

"Because you're stronger than me. A part of me hoped that you would be the safety I craved. Didn't think it meant this. But I enjoy it. Did you enjoy it?"

"I think what just happened can speak for itself. Yes. I thoroughly enjoyed it." Gently Sephiroth pulled out and laid himself next to the blond.

Cloud snuggled up to him. They wrapped an arm around each other. And soon they drifted off to sleep. The next morning came and they both ignored pestering and endless questions from Zack.