Dinner Time Discussions
A Final Fantasy VII Fan-fiction
Warning: Foul language, sexual reference including homosexuality (but not explicit), other mature content.
Disclaimer: Sadly enough, I do not own Final Fantasy VII or any of its characters.
A.N. Well, here I am, writing the second chapter. So far, only two people are asking for more. But one would be enough for me! So here it is. Also, thank you namelessanomaly for adding this story to your alerts list. This is for you. (The other person doesn't count because he's family, he's suppose to like the stuff I write.)
Chapter 2; You've got to be kidding me...!
Yuffie awoke that morning abnormally early, hours before the sun would rise. She laid in bed for almost an hour tossing and turning trying to get back to sleep, it was 40 minutes to sun rise when she finally got up. She decided she would do some exercise before showering and starting her day, she was hoping the physical exertion would relieve some stress and loosen her tight muscles. 'I guess last night took more out of me then I thought.' "Yuffie, stop talking to yourself in your head... GAH!" She smacked herself upside the head for talking to herself out loud about talking to herself in her mind. She couldn't decide which one was the greater evil. She was becoming annoyed with how much she was contradicting herself lately. After a few minutes of stretching about in her room, she put on her jogging shoes and went out the front door.
Aeris got up just after Yuffie left and went into the kitchen to put on coffee and tea. Zack would probably be asleep for a while longer, so she figured she'd do some cleaning before showering. So after a few cups of tea and a cup of coffee, she set about her work straightening out an already immaculate house.
Tifa was the next one up, she came out of her room with a walk man and head set, a mixture of heavy metal and insane Japanese music blaring out over the small speakers. She was half dancing as she entered the kitchen and poured herself a cup of coffee. Downing it way too quickly for how hot it was, she rinsed the cup and set it in the sink. "I'm going for my run." She waved at Aeris as she went out the door. "Alright, later." Aeris just managed to yell after her as Tifa closed the door.
For almost an hour no one moved in the house but Aeris. But around 7:15 Cid made his way down the hall to the kitchen, poured a cup of black coffee, then went to his shop, without so much as one word.
7:20 a.m. Vincent came up the stairs. "Good morn, Aeris." He said standing to one side of the hall so she may pass with her mop and bucket. "Good morning to you to." She gingerly replied smiling a little but not stopping. Vincent made his way to the kitchen also, pouring himself a cup of tea and then sitting down at the table to drink it and wake up a little. Poor Vincent really isn't a morning person.
Exactly 8:30 am and Yuffie enters with Tifa, the two laughing and talking as they head to the kitchen. Tifa smiled at Vincent as they enter but Yuffie stopped and stared a moment, then turned around and walked out. "I'm going for my shower." She told Tifa. Vincent had fallen asleep sitting on a stool at the breakfast bar, his left arm hanging at his side, his right straight out in front of him, his head rested on it.
Tifa decided it would be best just to leave him, and grabbed a bagel then went back to the room she shared with Cloud. As she entered he rolled over and stretched then smiled at her, "Good morning, lover." She smiled warmly at his greeting. "Good morning to you to." She set her walk man down on her dresser then went over to sit on the bed next to him. Automatically he snuggled up to her, rapping his arms around her waist and laying his head on her lap. "Sleep well?" She asked as she ran her fingers threw his hair to smooth it back away from his face. He nodded slightly then nuzzled his face into her stomach. She giggled a little but just sat there watching. "Maybe I should shower before you get to much closer to me? I just got back from a run." Cloud rolled his head to look up at her face, "Why? You don't stink..." She chuckled at him but remained.
Back in the kitchen...
"Wake up you dipshit!" Cid shouted right in Vincent's ear. Instantly Vincents hand flew up and back handed Cid right across the face. Cid fell back on his ass trying to catch himself on the counter and failing miserably. He sat on the floor, wiping at his mouth with the back of his gloved hand. He was swaying a little bit, but he steadied himself against the base of the counter. "Do Not Ever. Do That To Me Again. Understand?" Cid glared at Vincent, but shook his head none the less. "Good." Cid got up and left the room. "Man, if I was awake enough, I would have kicked his ass." Aeris looked at Cid as he got up off the floor. "Yeah, I'm sure you would have." He scoffed at her, opened his mouth to answer, but decided better of it, and walked away- presumably back to his shop.
Barret and Marlene got up a little while later and headed out to do some shopping... Barret looked like he was sweating at the prospect of having to take Marlene shopping... but there was nothing he could do about it.
No one saw Red or Cait Sith get up, but Aeris heard them moving around in their rooms, so she knew they were up. Tifa and Cloud also went out to spend some time together. But everyone else was pretty much just going about daily things in the house. Zack was working on something in the back yard, Yuffie was also out back practicing with some throwing stars, and Vincent was locked up in his room. And Cid did what he does every day, tinker around in his workshop working on one thing or another- repairs, rebuilds, inventing something to make life easier, commissioned work for people- the usual.
Later that day...
Everyone had come home around dinner time though Barret and Marlene had eaten before they came home, Aeris happily made dinner for everyone else. Most of the party was sitting in the living room eating around the television when Cloud and Tifa bounced in. ...Well, Tifa bounced in, Cloud kinda just strode in looking very pleased with himself. "Everyone, we-" Tifa gestured to Cloud- "have an announcement to make." Cid looked up momentarily then back to the tv. "Then make it." he said around another bite of pasta. "Cloud, tv please." Cloud nodded to Tifa and walked over to turn it off. "CAN I HAVE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE LIVING ROOM PLEASE!" Tifa shouted so that the rest of the house hold could hear. Zack and Yuffie came in from the back, having gone back out there after the ate. Zack took up a stop on the love seat next to Aeris. And Yuffie stood against the wall near the kitchen entrance. A second later Vincent entered the room via opposite hall and went to the far side of the room from Yuffie also leaning against the wall.
Once everyone was settled in Tifa stepped forward and Cloud came to stand with his arm around her waist. "Oh god, please don't announce you're going to have a baby..." Cid grunted out. "Tifa gave him a death glare. "Shush you!" She clapped her hands together smiling brightly. "Me and Cloud are getting married." All around the room there were blank faces and slack jaws. "Nooo..." Came from the back of the room where Yuffie was standing. "Get outta here! What a mean joke." She stood up off the wall and made to leave. "No joke Yuffie." Cloud said taking Tifa's left hand and holding it up so everyone could see the white gold band with encrusted diamonds. "...Holy shit..." "Thats exactly what I was thinking, Yuffie." Cid commented. Vincent stood off the wall, "Congratulations Cloud, Tifa. If there is nothing else I was in the middle of something." Tifa smiled. Vincent had been completely honest in his congratulations, but she felt he was uncomfortable and wanted to take his leave. "Thank you very much Vincent. That's all, thanks for coming up stairs." He nodded in response and took his leave back down the hall to the basement door, then he was gone behind it. "Well damn, Tifa, you beat me to it! Congratulations sweetie!" Aeris stood to come hug Tifa and Zack followed her up to shake hands with Cloud and offer his one congratulations. Barret stood and captured Cloud and Tifa in a bear hug. "You kids are great!" He set them down and stood to the side so Marlene could walk up. "I'm so happy for you two." She said before hugging them both. "Yeah, me to. Sorry I reacted the way I just did. I am just really surprised." Yuffie said coming to stand next to Marlene. Cid was still sitting on the couch slack jawed and wide eyed. Cait Sith and Red came up after Marlene and Yuffie stepped to the side, Red nodded to Cloud and Tifa, "Congratulations, may your union last forever and be most joyous." "Thank you Red." Tifa smiled at him, and Cloud nodded agreeing with Tifa's response. Cait Sith all of a sudden had a party popper and popped it over Cloud and Tifa, showering them with confetti and glitter. "CONGRATULATIONS!!" Cloud and Tifa laughed happily, "Thank you so much Cait Sith." Cloud said after he regained some air. Everyone departed, leaving Cloud and Tifa standing in the room staring at Cid who still sat exactly the same on the couch. Cid just blinked at them. "Shall we?" Asked Cloud. "We shall." Tifa answered and hooked her arm around the offered elbow. Cid blinked again, and Cloud and Tifa laughed as they walked past him up the hall to the stairs leading to their room.
One they were gone, Cid stood up and looked down the hall after them. "You've got to be kidding me." He said aloud to himself shaking his head.
Chapter End.
A.N. So there it is! Big hugs for everyone. I hope you enjoyed it. Please review and tell me what you like, don't like, and what you think I should do about Yuffie and Vincent. Again, thanks for reading! Oh, if anyone wants a map of the house so it's easier to understand their moving around, let me know. I'd be happy to supply one!
