Those Three Words I Long For

Chapter 2

Discaimed: I don't own Final Fantasy or the characters or the names yadda yadda yadda!

Cloud had froze he didn't know what to say the voice in his head died away and he took in a deep breath and looked on the ground.

"I wanted to know if dinner is ready." He said mentally slapping himself for his stupidness. Tifa looked disappointed, but as fast as it came it had gone and she smiled.

"Of course let me heat it up for you." She said walking over to the kitchen. Cloud watched her move around the kitchen he stared at her even when she brought him his plate he was still watching her.

"Cloud?" she asked him, there was no reply.

"Cloud Strife!" she said louder which snapped him from his trance.

"Sorry." He muttered smiling and began devouring his food.

"Slow down your going to choke on your food." She said smiling warmly before sitting across him.

"How was your day, Denzel and Marlene were worried all day." She said with a frown on her face.

"I had made a quick stop and fell asleep." He said getting up and scratching his head. Tifa's face fell understanding what he meant.

"Just say it Cloud." She said getting up balling up her fists.

"Just tell me, when you hide it, it hurts more, you went to the church and I know it I'm not stupid." Her voice slightly rose.

"I thought you forgiven yourself, but your so hard headed you think that by feeling so guilty its going to bring her back, well its not so grow up." Tifa was breathing hard Cloud didn't look up her looked sad and Tifa walked over to his and placed her hand on his check, he was expecting to get a slap on the face, but instead she pulled him closer placing her lips on his.

"You were always a horrible faker." She said grinning. Cloud smiled for the first time in so long and pulled her closer her lips seemed to be so addicting to him he couldn't pull away and he was sure Tifa felt the same that's when Tifa pulled away and stepped back.

"I can't do this, not when you still love her." She said a tear slipping her face. Tifa ran upstairs her door slammed shut. Cloud was speechless.

"I don't love her in that way Tif." He said sadly walking upstairs, he paused at Tifa's room her sobs were heard, but he wasn't going to talk to her she needed to think and he would only confuse her more. Cloud walked to his room and pulled his boots off he fell on his bed without changing and instantly fell asleep.

Cloud found himself walking around Edge; he had no home some reason he wouldn't return to the 7th heaven. He couldn't control his legs, he was leading himself to the nearest store he felt as if whatever it was he was about to see wasn't to pleasing. Cloud entered and saw a pregnant Tifa shopping in the infant section. He tried to call out to her, but no one answered he wanted to touch her, tell her how he felt, but was beaten to the race. A man who was around Cloud height with red hair and brown eyes he gave Tifa a kiss on the cheek before placing his hand on her stomach and smiling. His hand had a ring on it. It was a wedding band; Tifa moved her hand on top of his her hand had a big diamond ring as well. Cloud spun around and spiky haired guy walked over to the two, that man was himself. He was able to hear what he was saying.

"Tifa please listen to me I thought about it, I love you." He said. Tifa looked sad even with her new 'husband' she was still upset. She raised her hand and brought it down on his face slapping him. She left the store the two men socked. The man gave Cloud a threatening look before running after Tifa. Everyone was staring at him after time they all began to disappear even his own image, Cloud found himself in a dark place in the distance two white lights were seen. Cloud ran towards it and he saw them. Zack an Aerith were standing there they smiled at him an Aerith spoke up.

"If you don't do anything that dream will turn into reality, Cloud she isn't happy with that man, even when she's married to him she still loves you, but she was married go now tell her how you feel make her happy." She said smiling towards Cloud.

"And if you hurt her I'll haunt you in your dreams." threatened Zack grinning.

"I promise." He said nodding and they were gone.

"Don't promise us, promise her." They said together there smiles were both visible in his head.

Cloud woke up drenched in sweat. He knew who the person was, it was Reno. Cloud got up and into Tifa's room. She was lying on her blanket. Tifa was cold and she must have cried herself to sleep. He blushed seeing her in a very short and revealing night gown that made Clouds throat dry. The door behind him slammed close because of the window being open and across the door directly. Tifa woke up and turned her lamp on. Realizing Cloud was watching her and her cheeks turned crimson red. Tifa pulled the covers over herself and looked at Cloud her breath was fast and Cloud walked over to the edge of her bed and got on his knees so he would be eye level with her.

"Tifa I don't love Aerith like that, she's a big sister that I had to look after and I failed, please forgive me." He begged cupping her face in his hands. Tifa smiled and kissed him passionately on his lips which he gratefully returned.

(next morning)

Cloud woke up Tifa was leaning on his chest, they had shared each others love after his confession. Tifa opened her eyes and smiled.

"Morning." She said cuddling closer to him.

"Morning." He said kissing the top of her head and looking around for his clothes Cloud got dressed while Tifa did the same. They took turns using the bathroom and when they were both done Tifa sighed.

"Cloud we need a reunion, maybe even the Turks can come since they are helping the WRO, I'm sure Reeve would love to come." she said opening the door. When Cloud nodded she left downstairs to get breakfast ready not hearing Clouds comment.

"As long as you don't fall for Reno." He mumbled before following her downstairs.