Yay! Onto chapter 4! All righty lets see what I can come up with for this one.

Tifa jumped up and down. This was the second time she'd won one of their bets. Her arrow landed right in the middle of the target. Rufus's arrow totally missed. He frowned, hating to have lost. "Nice shot Teef" Aerith cheered her on. Tifa ran out and picked up her arrows. Rufus did the same.

"You owe me your room" She grinned with pride.

"Brat" He stuck his tongue out at her. "Look who's talking. You can move your stuff out when we get back" Tifa bounced back to the shed. Rufus frowned. He had lost his room. Aw crap. For another hour they were allow to shoot arrows or take walks around the area. Tifa, Aerith and Yuffie had a contest of their own. Who could miss the most times in a row with out trying. Yuffie won and they knew she wasn't faking it. Aerith won the 'who can hit the most bull's eyes' contest. Tifa won the 'who can hit the most in the white part contest.' And that was the end of their contests; it was time to head back. The walk back seemed shorter then the one there. Tifa was still looking at the lake. She was somehow relieved she got out of swimming with Rufus. The dinning hall was noisy as usual. Aerith got the food this time.

"How was canoeing Cloud?" Tifa asked holding back giggles when she saw her friend's went hair. Vincent and Cloud had both fallen into the lake.

"Great" He bit at her.

"It was all his fault" Vincent sat down in a huff.

"It was not Mr. 'I know everything about canoes'" Cloud defended. "To bad I missed it" Tifa giggled. She could only picture Cloud falling out of a canoe. Cloud stuck his tongue out at her. Tifa gave him a 'what ever' look. Yuffie hugged Vincent.

"My poor baby" She exclaimed and laughed. Tifa smiled and Cloud rolled his eyes. Vincent gave Yuffie a kiss on the forehead.

"I know," he agreed smugly. Tifa yawned she was tired already. Aerith returned with their food. Tifa flopped her head down on Aerith's shoulder.

"See what happens when you get up at 3 am to take a walk," Aerith scolded.

"How did you know?" Tifa asked raising her head again.

"I heard you come in" She grinned.

"Ah" Tifa smiled.

"You should learn not to open doors so loud" Aerith laughed.

"I'll keep that in mind" Tifa giggled.

"Why were you out any ways?" Yuffie asked.

"I just couldn't sleep" Tifa shrugged.

"Okay" Yuffie went back to talking to Vincent. Tifa was relieved no other questions were asked.

"Tifa, Tifa" Someone was shaking her. Tifa opened her eyes. She was dead tried. She couldn't understand why since she had gone to bed early. It was still dark out side. What the heck? Tifa looked up at her waker.

"Rufus!" She hissed in the darkness, "What are you doing here"

"Come walk with me" Rufus said and pulled her out of bed. Tifa stood up and put a sweater on. She pulled her hair up in a large clip. She looked at her friends. They were still sound asleep. Tifa let out a breath and opened the door. She kicked Rufus out and shut the door quietly. She grabbed his hand and ran down the to beach.

"Are you nuts" She slammed her fists into his chest. "What would've happened it they'd seen you"

"Easy, I would've said I was trying to pull a prank on you but I got caught" Rufus held her shoulders. Tifa hit him again with both her fists; she rested her head on his chest.

"Dork" She muttered.

"I'm glad you were worried about me" Rufus chuckled. Tifa rolled her eyes at him.

"You wish," She giggled. Rufus held her for a while.

"How's about a swim?" He asked.

"No way you lost our bet" Tifa looked up at him.

"Pleeease" Rufus asked in his spoiled tone. He may have changed a little but he was still a spoiled ShinRa boy.

"Noooo" Tifa whined back.

"Fine" Rufus looked away from her.

"Don't be that way," Tifa told him, he was making her feel bad.

"What way?" He looked back at her.

"Never mind" Tifa laughed a little. She looked out at the lake again. It was so still. She picked up a rock and threw it in lake. The water rippled and quieted once again. Tifa's head snapped up when she heard someone yelling in the distance.

"One last check and then we'll call it a night" It was Mr. V with another teacher.

"Oh crap" Tifa hissed. Rufus grabbed her arm and they ran. They ran into the woods and ducked down into the bushes. Tifa watched as Mr. V and Mrs. Steff walk by. Then had flashlights and were looking around. Tifa was thankful she hadn't gone swimming. Rufus held her close as the teachers passed. Tifa was so sure she saw Mr. V look right at her but he said nothing. Tifa didn't move an inch until they teachers had returned to their cabins.

"That was close" She let out a breath. Rufus relaxed his grip on her. Tifa moved away from him and out of the woods. Rufus followed after her. "Oh well" He shrugged, he knew that with his money and power nothing bad would've happened anyways. Tifa and Rufus walked back to the beach.

"It was their last round so we don't need to worry anymore" Rufus reassured her since she was looking around the camp ground nervously.

"Oh yeah" Tifa realized and calmed down. Rufus smirked at her behaviour. Rufus wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him.

"Rufus?" Tifa looked up at him.

"Yeah"

"Why did you hate me?" Tifa asked thinking back to only a few days ago.

"Well you were annoying… well not really you were just a… challenge" Rufus tried to explain. "You were the only person who stood up to me with out cowering with fear while insulting me. I saw you as someone who needed to be dealt with"

"Ah I see" Tifa gave a slow nod. "Tifa?" "Yeah"

"Why do you like me?" Rufus looked down at her.

"I really don't know" Tifa laughed, Rufus frowned. "No, no it's nothing bad I just don't know"

"Oh okay" He accepted her answer. Tifa felt like a kindergartener asking these types of questions but she didn't care.

"Why do you like me?" She asked and rested her head against his chest.

"because I over came my challenge. Once you and I were in that cabin we were even and I guess I started to notice all your good qualities." Rufus shrugged.
"How many do I have?" Tifa giggled.

"Not many" Rufus smirked and she kicked him lightly.

"You better be kidding," She warned.

"Lets put it this way. You have as many good qualities as I do" Rufus told her.

"Uh oh. That's not a lot then" Tifa laughed, it was Rufus's turn to look offended.

"Brat" He hissed playfully.

"Jerk"

"Brat"

"Meanie"

"Brat"

"You're the brat" "No you are"

"Nuh Uh" Tifa looked up at him and laughed. "What are we like two"

"I guess so" He chuckled. Tifa leaned up and kissed him softly.

"Cutie" She winked and ran back to her cabin.

"I am not cute!" He called after her as quietly as he could.

Tifa woke up after breakfast once again. This time Yuffie was shaking her awake. Tifa slowly got up and got dressed. She looked out the window and blinked. It was pouring rain. When she looked over at Yuffie she found that everyone was standing around and yawning. Aerith, Yuffie and Elena were all there.

"Am I late again?" Tifa asked.

"Nope. Today's an indoor day since it's raining so much." Elena told her.

"Ah okay" Tifa said while combing out her hair. She was ready in no time. That was one of the skills that came with sleeping in, you had to be able to get ready faster then everyone else. "Lets go to the dining room.

We can meet to boys there," Aerith suggested.

"Okay" Tifa agreed. They headed out the door and ran across the field. The girls giggled as they ran in the rain.

"Hair wash anyone?" Yuffie laughed. They pushed open the doors and stepped into the dinning room. Tifa shook all the raindrops from her sweater and jeans. Aerith shook the rain from her hair.

"Man that was wet. I get why they can't do anything" Yuffie shivered.

"I bet the canoes are filled with water by now" Aerith thought out loud.

"Maybe" Tifa said looking out the windows, but she couldn't see anything. Cloud, Vincent and Zack were all sitting around playing cards.

"Bet Zack and Cloud are playing for you" Tifa nudged Aerith.

"Yeah right" Aerith rolled her eyes. They walked over to join them.

"Hey guys" Yuffie greeted and sat down beside Vincent.

"Hey ladies" Cloud smirked at their wet appearance, "Have fun outside"

"Yup" Tifa smiled.

"Come join us" Zack offered.

"What game?" Aerith asked taking a seat between him and Cloud. Tifa sat down beside Yuffie.

"Go Fish" Cloud told her.

"Ah great fun" Yuffie rolled her eyes.

"It kills time" Vincent shrugged.

"Got any fours?"

Tifa was back in bed before she knew it. It was the dullest day of camp so far and they would be leaving tomorrow. Since the rain was going to continue the trip was cut short. Tifa didn't mind though, she'd had her fun and was ready to return to the city. She lay in her sleeping bag and looked up at the bunk Aerith was sleeping on.

"Lets play truth or dare" Yuffie bounced up and looked down at Tifa.

"Okay but since it's raining we'll have to stick to truth" Aerith said.

"But that's no fun" Tifa leaned out over her bed and looked up at Aerith who was looking down at her.

"Then we have to think of another game" Yuffie sighed.

"How about going swimming?" Tifa suggested.

"What? Now?" Aerith gasped.

"That's not a game!" Yuffie commented in the middle.

"No at 4 am" Tifa said, "It'll be fun, no one will catch us"

"I think we should do it" Yuffie agreed.

"No way what if we get in trouble," Aerith snapped.

"We wooont" Tifa whined.

"Can I come?" Elena asked over from her bed. Tifa had to look at her in an upside down view since she had moved and was hanging her head back over the bed.

"Sure" She agreed.

"Aerith, what'dya say?" Yuffie asked.

"Fine, but we better not get in trouble" She reluctantly agreed.

"Okay we'll wake up at 4 and go" Tifa giggled. Aerith grumbled something about having rotten friends and rolled over and went to sleep.

At 4 am Tifa woke everyone up. She had no problem waking up at this hour for some reason. She got changed into her bikini and waited for the others. She looked out the window and watched Mr. V and Mrs. Steff do their last round. She knew they'd still have to be quiet but they were safe from teachers for now.

The four girls ran out of the cabin and across the grass. They made it down to the beach in no time. Though the beach was close it was still a bit of a run. Tifa looked at the quiet lake.

"Look how still it is" Yuffie commented before walking in and ruining it.

"I still can't believe I'm doing this" Aerith sighed; she hated breaking rules but walked into the water anyways. Tifa and Elena followed after her. Tifa swam out a bit so she couldn't touch. She floated around for a while before heading back to where she could touch the bottom. The rain was still poring but no one cared. It made the water warmer. "This is so nice!" Yuffie grinned. She floated around in the water. "So much better then those hikes.

"To bad we're leaving tomorrow" Elena commented.

"Yeah I had fun here, but I want to get back and shop for grad dresses" Aerith smiled brightly at the thought of shopping.

"So do I" Tifa agreed.

"I don't care about dresses but I want to get back to the city," Yuffie giggled. Tifa swam over to the dock and rested her arm on it. Aerith did the same. "Do you think there's sharks in this water and that's why they don't let us go swimming" Aerith looked around. Tifa laughed.

"Nope, they're too scared of the alligators to come here" Tifa informed her with such authority Aerith believed her.

"What!" Aerith's mouth dropped open.

"Geez, I was just kidding" Tifa laughed, Aerith let out a breath. Yuffie stood up in the water.

"They don't let us go swimming because we have these" Yuffie snapped Elena's bikini strap. "And we have these" Yuffie shook her chest. They burst out laughing.
"Haha, yeah I guess that would be the reason," Aerith laughed.

"Yuffie that was priceless" Elena giggled. See the tomboy act like that was a rare site. "What?" Yuffie blushed and laughed. The laughter stopped when Aerith pointed out someone out in the distance. They all turned and looked. There was two of them. There was no way that could be teachers, Tifa was so sure they'd all be asleep. They were two boys. Yuffie squinted.

"Lets hide behind the dock" Aerith suggested. They swam to the end of the dock and ducked down in the water as far as possible.

"I don't see anyone here," One of them said.

"Hey wait there's shoes"

"They look like Yuffie's shoes" Yuffie's eyes widened.

"And those are defiantly Tifa's boots and Aerith's runners. They're here aren't they"

"Hey girls you can come out" Busted. They emerged from the end of the dock and were surprised to find Cloud and Vincent standing there.

"Man are we lucky it's just you guys" Aerith sighed in relief.

"Next time you want to sneak out make sure you don't leave your shoes lying around" Cloud warned. "We've been doing this since day one and we never wear shoes"

"Well aren't you clever" Elena smirked. Vincent and Cloud waded into the water.

"We can make as much noise as we want. Teachers are to tired to get us anyways" Vincent splashed Yuffie. Yuffie splashed him back.

"We were enjoying the peace and quiet so lets keep it that way" She smiled. Vincent wrapped his arms around her and dragged her threw the water. Yuffie giggled and smiled brightly.
Tifa floated on her back for a while. She moved her arms slowly to propel her around the lake. It was hard to look up since the rain was still pouring down. Tifa returned to her feet.

"How about a mercy fight?" Elena challenged. "Your on" Tifa smirked. "I call Cloud" Cloud swam over to her and bowed down to let Tifa on his shoulders. Elena jumped on Vincent's back and the game was on! Tifa and Elena locked arms. Tifa was pulled forward and she almost lost her balance. She soon regained it and pushed Elena back. Cloud tried to trip Vincent but failed. Tifa pulled Elena forward but when she did Elena pushed her back. Tifa lost her balance and fell off. She popped up from the water and laughed.

"I'm next" Yuffie jumped up on Vincent's shoulders after Elena jumped off. Aerith jumped onto Cloud's shoulders. Yuffie and Aerith locked hands. They stared each other down for a long time before Yuffie pulled Aerith forward. Aerith yelped and fell off of Cloud's shoulders.

"I've never been good at these things," Aerith laughed.

"I'm tired." Yuffie yawned. "Let's head back"

"Yeah okay" Aerith nodded. Yuffie hugged Vincent and the four girls walked back to their cabins. They took turns using the washroom to get changed. Tifa towel dried her long hair. She put on her pjs and jumped into bed.

"That was fun," Aerith giggled.

"Sure was" Yuffie grinned.

"Good night guys" Tifa said.

"Good night"

"Night"

"Sleep tight"

The bus ride back to the city was no more fun then the one there. Aerith was more entertained since Zack was sitting with her. Yuffie was temporary mad at Vincent and so she wasn't talking to him. Tifa stared out the window once again. Rufus and his friends were sitting in front of her. Reno was being more then annoying and childish. Rufus would throw her the occasional sneaky look but said nothing.
The bus pulled to a halt in front of the school. Tifa checked her watch. It was 3 o clock. Perfect. They could go home right away! Tifa pushed her way past Rufus. He pushed past Aerith and ended up behind her. Tifa felt a note slip into her hand. Tifa made her way down the stairs. "Move it Lockhart" Rufus pushed her lightly. Tifa stumbled forward and into Vincent's grasp.

"Jerk" Tifa muttered. Rufus flipped his hair and walked away. "Geez, what a jerk" Aerith rolled her eyes. She grabbed her bag. Yuffie and Tifa grabbed theirs.

"See you guys tomorrow" Tifa waved and headed to 7th Heaven. She hated not having time to talk to her friends after school. Tifa opened the note.

Tifa,

I'll send a crew to move your stuff. It'll be in the house by 8. Since you've won my bedroom you'll be staying in room 8045 on the 75th floor. See you then.

-Rufus

Tifa smiled, she was actually going to live in his room! Tifa entered the bar smiling and found the manager. She talked about not working on the quieter days. He accepted. Tifa enjoyed the rest of her workday. Reno wasn't there today. She figured he was resting from the trip. Tifa had a slow day. She was lucky since her mind was on other things. She wondered what it'd be like living at ShinRa. She wasn't at all sure but she couldn't wait.

Tifa rushed out the door when her shift was over. She ran to her house first. It was totally empty. Tifa looked around and said good-bye to it. She rushed as fast as her legs would carry her to the ShinRa building. Tifa walked inside and looked around. She was stunned. It was huge! And very shinny. The place reeked of professionalism. Tifa felt out of place.

She walked into the elevators and press the '75' button. She looked out the glass elevator and sighed. The city was so pretty. Tifa had things she had to do. One, write a letter to her mom about the location change. Two, thank Rufus. Three run around the ShinRa building in joy. Tifa stepped out of the elevator and walked down the hall. 8040… 8042… 8045… bingo! Tifa almost walked right past it. She opened the door and gashed. It was huge! The size of her old house! Tifa dropped her backpack on the floor and stepped onto the soft carpet. Tifa looked around.

Her bed and everything was here. There was a door that she assumed was the bathroom or her mom's room. Tifa walked over to her bed and jumped back. She giggled like a little girl and rolled off. Tifa opened the door and sure enough her mom's bed that was only slept in once a year for one day was there. Tifa walked over to another door. When she opened it she gasped. It was a closet that was the size of her old bedroom. Her clothes barley took up any space.

Tifa closed the door and went to another one. This one was the bathroom. It was also huge. Tifa smirked, she was so happy she won this bet. Tifa twirled around her room and bumped into something fleshy. Tifa stumbled a bit and tuned to face none other then Rufus. Tifa giggled.

"I take it your happy" Rufus said, his usual solid expression remaining. During camp he had smirked and grinned and even smiled but the minute he hit the city he changed.

"Yup" Tifa smiled. She still felt timid around him. The urge to hug him would nag her until she did so. Rufus watched her amused; she looked to the side, then at him, then to the ground. He knew she would do something eventually so he just reminded quite. Tifa stepped forward quickly and her arms flew around his waist. She rested her head on his chest and squeezed him tight. Rufus was a little shocked. No one ever hugged him. "Thank you" She sighed into his chest. Rufus moved his arms around her and closed his eyes. He enjoyed the feeling of her body against his.

"No problem" Rufus's eyes opened when he felt her body shake. He looked down at her puzzled. Tears were falling from her whine coloured eyes. "What's wrong" Something inside Rufus ached to see her cry.

"I... I'm just so happy" Tifa sniffed and wiped her eyes. Rufus looked at her with gentle eyes. "I'm happy you're happy. Now you must meet my father. He knows of your arrival and would like to see who exactly it is I've rented my room to" Rufus took her hand and lead her to the elevator. Rufus could have pulled his trick of staying in the room and making Tifa move out but he decided she needed this. His current room was only one foot smaller then his old on so he could care less. Tifa fixed her hair with her free hand. They stepped into the elevator. Rufus pressed the '78' button. His dad had his main office on highest floor. Rufus figured it made him feel powerful. Tifa looked out at the city again. This time her eyes traveled down to the city below. Tifa felt the breath being sucked out of her as she realized how high up they were. She backed away as far as she could before she bumped into Rufus. Rufus smirked, he could see she was scared and it amused him. He slowly ran his hands up her arms and placed them on her shoulder. Tifa's body shivered as he leaned his head down by her neck. She could feel his hot breath near her ear giving her goosebumps.

"You know you could fall if I pushed you" Rufus threatened. He wouldn't! Tifa's mind raced. What if he did? Tifa stiffened and Rufus smirked. He pushed her forward. Tifa's eyes widened as she fell. Since the elevators were glass it really did look like she was going to plummet to the city below her. He pulled her back into his grasp and held her tight against him. Tifa let out a breath. Her scared eyes turned to angry ones and she turned in his arms.

"You jerk!" Tifa snapped.

"What? Nothing would have happened. We're surrounded by glass" Rufus tapped it to prove his point. Tifa rolled her eyes.

"That was still mean" She huffed. The doors opened and she stormed out. Rufus followed after her. He shrugged, he knew she was annoyed but she'd get over it. He learned all his mean tricks from his dad, not his fault right? Tifa stopped and waited for him since she had no clue where to go. The elevator open into his office but it was so huge he could be anywhere in it. Rufus led her to his desk far off in the corner. It was huge and made of glass that could barely be seen with all the papers scattered on it.

"Father?" Rufus announced his presences. Mr. Shinra looked up form his desk. His cold stare traveled from Rufus to Tifa and then back to Rufus. His father said nothing. Rufus knew this was his sign to continue talking. "This is Tifa Lockhart. The girl from the slums who's coming to stay with us" Tifa frowned at his mention of the slums. She was hoping she could leave that part out while staying here. Mr. Shinra stood up and walked over to Tifa. He walked in a sharp circle around her. His eyes moving up and down over her. He was inspecting her. It was Rufus' turn to frown. He hated it when his father did that. Tifa's approval should not be left to him alone.

"Fine" Mr. Shinra sat back down. "Now get out" Rufus turned left, Tifa following after him. Rufus sighed and left to go to his room. Tifa looked after him but he said nothing to her when he noticed her stare. Shutting the door he muttered a quick "good night." Tifa went to her room and sat down at her desk. She took out a pen and paper and started the letter to her mother.

Dearest Mother,

I'm writing to inform you that Rufus Shinra has taken me in and given me a room. He's not charging me anything for it. Though I still have to buy my own clothes it does lessen our expenses a lot. I've stopped working 7 days a week and am now only working 5. Hope to see you soon.

- Tifa

Tifa scribbled their new address at the bottom and folded it. She slid it inside an envelope and licked it shut. Tifa cringed at the taste. She shoved it down a slot in her room labelled mail.' Tifa thought it was convenient to have such a thing.

She looked out the window into the darkness. Though it wasn't that late she was super tired. She decided to get changed. Tifa slipped into her pjs and hopped into bed. She was out as soon as she closed her eyes. The feeling of relaxation sweeping over her.

That's chapter 4 for ya. Now off to do chpt. 5!