Rufus Shin-Ra p.o.v:

I sat in my semi-dreary office, watching my ceiling fan go round and round while I got nothing done. This was by far the most boring day I had ever been a part of. I had gotten all my paperwork done the day before, the people under me do not need me right now. The world isn't hating me or clamoring for my attention. My Turks do not need me for anything; I do not even know where the hell my Turks are. I rest my head on my hand; this is the worst. I almost didn't notice the knock on my door; it probably wasn't anything important.

Another five minutes passed before I heard that same knock again; I gave up. "What is it?"

Another knock on the door. "It's me Reno."

My heart sank a little for wanting to be mean. "Come in."

Reno quietly opened the door (which was a little unusual) and sat down in front of my desk. "Can I ask ya somethin?"

I nodded, twirling a pen between my fingers. "Go ahead."

Reno stiffened a bit. "Do you like me?"

I was momentarily shocked by his question. "As a Turk, a friend, or something more?"

Reno straightened his collar. "More."

I thought for a few long moments. "I have had a preference in that sense towards you."

Reno's jaw seemed like it dropped to the floor. "R-Really Sir?"

I almost chuckled at his surprise-almost. "You seem shocked by this Mr. Sinclair."

Reno stared at me for a few brief moments. "You never hinted at being gay."

I leaned in a bit closer. "A good businessman doesn't hint at anything that draws suspicion."

Reno smirked. "Once a Shin-Ra."

I poured some scotch. "Eternally damned."

Time Skip 3 hours:

The conversation I had with Reno this morning definitely helped to have my day be less boring. Granted, Tseng will always be professional yet annoying to an extent. Elena will still try to make me smile not from sarcasm and Rude won't greet me with anything more than a wave. But Reno simply being himself is enough to make my day better, frustrating and confusing all at once. I shook my head and continued signing and reviewing and filing away. Keeping track of my meetings and events. My secretary is downstairs, but I still feel the need to at least start this to make it easier for her. See, I am not as cruel as most would think. Tried to destroy the world, but we'll debate that later.

A knock rang on the other side of my door.

I momentarily paused in my paperwork. "Come in."

Tseng walked in and bowed. "Afternoon Sir."

I nodded and pointed to a chair in front of my desk. "Have a seat."

Tseng nodded and sat down. "Everything is set for your meeting tomorrow."

I picked up a few folders from a box on the floor. "Excellent. These need to be filled out by all employees, though more important to start with Turks because physicals and updated medical information are more vital to your job position."

Tseng took the folders and placed them in his bag. "I thought Hojo had already sent these out Sir."

I organized separate piles for other departments. "Enough people have moved, developed other medical conditions or been fired that my father told him to do them again to ensure proper care of employees and minimal miscommunication."

Tseng nodded.

I pushed up my glasses. "Anything else needing to be discussed?"

"Negative Sir."

I pulled my chair in and picked up my pen. "Thank you Tseng, you may return to previous tasks."

Tseng nodded and walked out of my office, shutting the door quietly. I paused in my paperwork to sip some more scotch, smirking when I saw Dark Nation asleep in a corner. I guess my day is pretty boring to her; I'd sleep most of the day too if I didn't have a whole world to run. I paused when there was another knock on my door.

"Come in please!"

Amira(secretary) walked in and stood by my desk. "Anything to deliver?"

I pulled a small bag from my desk drawer. "The folders go to Scarlett for her department, updating information and permits. Paper bag goes to Elena."

Amira nodded. "Will that be all Mr. Shin-Ra?"

I pulled a 20 Gil note from my chest pocket. "Goes to Rude as payment for a bet."

Amira bowed. "Right away Mr. Shin-Ra."

I watched her walk out, leaning back in my chair when the door was shut. Paperwork is done for the moment, e-mails are up to date and responded to accordingly, and Schedule is confirmed. I lean my head back and shut my eyes, drifting off for a bit.

Time skip 1 hour:

I woke up from a well-deserved nap and reached for the new stack of paperwork for me. Must not be busy elsewhere in the building, this stack is rather small. I filed the updated forms in a separate bag to deliver to Hojo later. I scrolled through my e-mail and got to work responding. I became so entranced with my work that I failed to notice Reno walk in and fit himself into the chair in front of my desk, jumping when he blew in my ear.

"Fuck! Reno why do you keep doing that?"

Reno chuckled and leaned forward. "Because I love when yer voice cracks cause I scared ya outta yer wits."

I adjusted my tie as Reno sat closer. "Is it noticeable?"

Reno pecked my cheek. "No one would notice, but I would cause its adorable."

I glared at him.

Reno laughed harder. "What? It's pretty cute."

I shrugged minutely. "Fair enough Mr. Sinclair. May I ask you something?"

Reno nodded. "Anything."

I propped my feet up on an empty space on my desk. "Would you accept an offer of coming by my place for dinner, maybe a few drinks, a movie or two?"

Reno rubbed his hand up my leg; I bit back a moan. "I would love to Mr. Shin-Ra."

I leaned in to kiss his cheek. "Please, call me Rufus."

Reno chuckled and rose from his seat. "Alright then Rufus. 8 o'clock work for you?"

I escorted Reno out. "Sounds lovely Mr. Sinclair. Tell Tseng I'm sending you home earlier today."

Reno turned to me for a moment. "And if he objects?"

I smirked. "I'll ensure he's compliant."

I watched Reno saunter away, his hips swaying with every step. I sat back in my office and phoned downstairs to Amira's desk. "Amira?"

Amira's voice crackled slightly through her speaker. "Yes Mr. Shin-Ra?"

"I need you to check on the wine I ordered last week."

I could hear Amira smile. "Already done Sir, delivered this morning and signed for by Sarah."

"Excellent. Is everything else set for Reno's arrival tonight?"

Amira's keyboard clicked in my office. "Necklace was delivered Tuesday, dinner is being finished as I speak."

I sighed in relief. "Thank you Amira."

"You're welcome Mr. Shin-Ra. You must really like him if you're spending this much."

I smirked. "Don't worry, you'll hear about it in time. Besides, He's worth every gil."

Amira chuckled and hung up the phone. I sat straight and continued my work, hoping that I would be done early enough to leave to finish getting ready.

Time Skip to 7:30pm:

Ah, the benefits of being a company leader. I straightened the maroon tie on my onyx suit. What? Not every article of clothing I possess is monochromatic. I brushed my hair off to the side like usual, playing with the ring on my finger. It's not like this was unusual for me. I meet with people all the time, plotting new business or plotting their death. Something about this though gave me shivers. Reno's one of my Turks, I know him extremely well, I wouldn't trust him to protect me if there was no trust.

My doorbell ringing caught me out of my thoughts. 'Showtime.' I walked down to the front entrance and opened the door to reveal a rather ravishing Turk. "Good evening Reno."

Reno fingered his earring. "Good evening Rufus."

I stepped aside. "Please come in."

Reno stepped inside and whistled as he looked around the corner into my living room. "This is pretty sweet."

I chuckled and followed him into the living room, smiling as he alighted himself on my couch. "My father wanted the best for me."

Reno shuffled closer when I sat down. "Well you both have good taste. Should we start our evening?"

I nod. "Yes, I believe we should."

I rise from the couch and retrieved the wine from the fridge, bringing two glasses from the counter.

Reno grabbed the bottle, uncorking it and pouring each of us a generous amount. "So I know how my day goes, how does yours go?"

I sat closer and leaned on Reno, sipping at my wine. "My day is pretty much boring and arduous."

Reno reached under my jacket and rubbed my shoulders. "Feels like it."

I groaned and rolled my head around. "How are you so good at this?"

Reno pulled me into his chest a bit more and kept rubbing as he talked. "My ma always had some sort of pain. I lived there, so I helped her deal with it."

I shifted a bit, relaxing more into Reno's touch. "This evening is wonderful."

Reno laid my head in his neck. "Definitely."

The rest of my night went smoothly. For the first time in a long while, I wasn't worried about a damn thing.

-end of chapter