Hey there! Sorry for the long update, my computer died and the archive died also and I had to write it again, my school is killing me and then I got Dissidia…, but that's another story, the final chapter is finally here! Sorry for the grammar mistakes.
I changed Butz name to Bartz if there is confusion.
Disclaimer: None of the characters are mine. Dissidia Final Fantasy belongs to Square Enix
They walked to the cinema; really, he would give Bartz his complete collection of magazines of chocobo races for the idea. Cloud pay for both of them, as they were waiting in the line to buy their food, Cloud saw a glimpse of a yellow tail enter the bathroom.
'Wasn't that Zidane?' Cloud sighed and scratched the back of his head; he was starting to get paranoid just like Squall.
After they paid their food they found the room for their movie. There were a lot of people and there weren't many seats free, fortunately they managed to found two empty seats in the middle. Just as they sat and got comfortable the movie started. It was a romantic movie, where the girl liked the boy and they couldn't admit their feelings till the end where everybody lived happily ever after. Cloud was ready to bang his head against the front seat.
Cloud was getting uncomfortable having Terra beside him and close to her as the movie continue playing. He glanced around the room; much to his dismay he discovered that almost all the people in the room were a couple.
'This couldn't be worse' Cloud though while slowly sinking lower & lower in his seat, he suddenly felt something on his head. He reached out and was surprised as he grabbed a little popcorn from his hair 'What the hell?'
He shrugged it off and ate the little popcorn, time later he felt more popcorn on his hair only that this time he was sure someone was throwing them at his head. His eye twitched angrily, a small vein popped on his forehead. 'The one doing this must be bored to death to bother me' Why he hadn't brought his Buster Sword with him.
Cloud quickly turned around, his eyes widening when he saw Zidane, Bartz and Tidus a few rows of seats up from him. Zidane and Bartz were the ones aiming the popcorn at Cloud's head while Tidus was just eating them watching the movie, the three of them stopped when they saw Cloud ready to throw them the soda of the person next to him, the three boys waved at him happily.
'Well I wasn't being paranoid' Cloud smiled dangerously at the three, ready to get up and beat them, he suddenly stopped and turned around facing the screen again.
"Are you okay Cloud?" Terra asked the other blond, who was acting strange since the beginning of the movie, Cloud mentally cursed himself for forgetting where he was and that Terra was with him.
"You look pale."
"Nothing's wrong, don't worry," he reassured her with a smile and both continued watching the movie.
Cloud turned around cautiously, watching Zidane wave at him to get his attention, what Cloud suppose the three were doing him signals about the old trick of placing your arm around your date as if you were stretching. Of course, being Zidane, Bartz and Tidus, it was quite hard to decipher, mostly because they disturbed a big man behind them.
Half the people in the room watched the huge man chase the three boys out the room. Terra attention snapped from the movie to a shocked Cloud.
"What's going on?" she asked him glancing at the man enter the room satisfied, Cloud quickly turned around again to her, waving his hands in front of him.
"Nothing! Let's watch the rest of the movie," he said trying to get Terra's attention back to the movie.
Both were watching the movie, much to Cloud's misfortune the part they were watching was the romantic moment. Cloud looked around the room, watching the couples cuddling to each other.
Thinking about the 'trick' Zidane and the others tried to tell him, he thought for a moment, 'It is worth a try'
Slowly, very slowly, he got closer to Terra. Trying not to scare her, he stretched his arms up his head not so high as to not disturb the people behind him; he put his arm around her slowly. Now he had to wait for her response.
Terra jumped slightly when she felt an arm around her shoulders. She relaxed when she saw it was Cloud, she smiled with a small blush on her face. She snuggled closer to Cloud, resting her head against his shoulder.
Cloud mentally sighed relieved, hugging Terra closer to him. Everything was going fine, no slaps, no insults, no Luneth appearing from nowhere punching him in the face. Yep, everything was going fine.
The movie finished, Cloud and Terra exited the cinema, both blushing as they were holding hands. Cloud eyed the crowd, trying to see a certain yellow tail among the people.
Cloud checked his clock; it read 8:30 pm. He grabbed from his pocket the paper with the direction of the 'mystery place' Zidane and the others told him. The place was far, a small idea occurred to Cloud.
"Do you mind going to my place for Fenrir?" Cloud asked, scratching the back of his head with a blush on his face.
"Of course not, let's go," Terra smiled grabbing Cloud's hand; they walked to Cloud's apartment since it wasn't really far. When they got to the garage, there was a gust of wind making Terra shiver. Cloud smiled and took off his coat, giving it to her. The coat was too large for Terra but she still accepted it, she blush slightly making Cloud laugh as he got Fenrir ready.
"Ready?" he asked he looked over his shoulder, the blond blushed when he felt her arms wrap around his waist, her head rested against his back.
"Yeah," said Terra, her voice was muffled by Cloud's shirt, and Cloud laughed again.
"Nervous?"
Terra smiled softly, the blush still on her face "A little."
"Don't worry I will drive slowly," he said with a smile, one which Terra managed to see.
As they traveled through the city, Cloud blushed feeling Terra's arms tightening around his waist, he continued driving, a small smile appeared on his face.
They stopped in front of the 'mystery place', Cloud got off Fenrir, helping Terra to get off also. When he turned to see the so called place, his mouth fell, his eyes widening, of all the places Zidane could choose, he choose this one.
"Jecht's shop changed a lot, don't you think?" Terra asked Cloud as they got closer to the shop, Cloud still couldn't believe it.
The so called 'mystery place' was no other than Jecht ramen shop or restaurant he didn't knew what it was, but it was definitely bigger than a shop. Well, it could have been worse. It had changed somehow like Terra said, it looked fancier and it was suspiciously enough for him.
'Remember Cloud, trust them, they're saving your life or I think they are…I'm so dead' The blond thought bitterly.
Cloud opened the door for both of them, they were greeted by an elegant and cleaner version of the shop, followed by the other 'warriors' waiting for them, all of them wearing tuxedo shirts. Cloud was going to die, from embarrassment and because Luneth was there radiating death waves to him.
Firion was the one attending the people at the entrance, taking in mind the only clients were Cloud and Terra. Zidane, Bartz and Luneth were the waiters, and Cloud supposed the rest of the warriors were in the kitchen.
Cloud and Terra walked were Firion was, the silver haired smiled nervously when he saw Cloud, remembering the little favor he made to him that involved the Buster Sword and his poor roses threatened.
"Welcome fellow warriors," Cloud eyed the smiling Firion, it was clear they forced the silver haired to work here. He turned to see the 'waiters' wearing their respective clothes. He really didn't want to see the others at the kitchen.
Firion guided the blonds to a table for two, the table was decorated with candles and a single rose in a vase in the middle (it was too much for Firion heart) to make it a romantic night.
After taking his coat from Terra and placing it on the back of her chair, he grabbed her chair and move it so Terra could sit.
"Thank you," she smiled and blushed, Cloud moved to his own chair also blushing. After they had taken their seats, Zidane approached Cloud and Bartz was next to Terra.
"Good night, here's the menu our chef made," Zidane tried his best not to laugh as he gave the menu to Cloud and Bartz gave one to Terra. Cloud eyed him angrily but started reading the menu.
'What the hell is this?!' Cloud's mind exclaimed as he read the menu again with wide eyes. The menu only had pasta, coffee and strawberry pie. What was wrong with this people?!
Cloud sweat dropped, could this day have more surprises for him? He glared at Zidane, who still had that stupid smile plastered on his face. He turned to see the reaction of Terra; he was shocked when he saw Bartz helping Terra choose a dish.
At least Squall knew how to make three things. He blew a sigh he was going to endure this for the date's sake and his own sanity.
"I will choose the Lasagna and the strawberry pie, please," Cloud's thoughts snapped back to Terra, she was giving her menu to a happy Bartz.
He sighed, "I will have the same as her," Zidane made and ok with his hands grabbing the menu from Cloud's hands, both Zidane and Bartz ran to the kitchen. Leaving them alone with Firion.
Both Terra and Cloud didn't say anything for some minutes. Cloud turned to Firion in hope of some advice. Unfortunately, Firion was too busy holding one of his roses and 'crying' literally in a corner. Cloud sweat dropped again.
Terra opened her mouth to talk when suddenly the doors of the kitchen slammed open. Cecil appeared from them, walking towards the two holding a violin in one of his hands both blonds stared at him. He was wearing a suit like Firion. He stopped in front of the table, a slight blush on his face; he placed the violin on his shoulder and started playing a slow melody.
It was too much for Cloud, really, but seeing Terra in front of her, with that smile and happiness shining in her eyes, he couldn't help but think of her.
"You know…" he began, Terra turned her head to him "You remind me of someone who was very close to me."
"Really?" her confused face made him smile, he reach out for her hand lacing their fingers together. Her hand fit perfectly with his.
"You and she had a lot in common…" Terra smile started to fade, she clearly saw sadness written all over his face. The small idea of what might have happened crossed her mind.
"Oh…" she couldn't think of anything else to say. Cecil really didn't want to overhear the conversation, but the two looked so sad, he shook his head, continuing playing.
"She was really special to me, I cared for her a lot," Cloud said, memories flooding to his mind. He lifted his eyes to Terra; he was surprised to see her a little down.
"But…" he caressed her hand with his thump, this time she was surprised "I can't look at the past forever, I have to look forward, to the future."
Cloud eyes locked with hers "I need to move on, I know that was what she would like for me." he took her hand and lifted it to his mouth pressing a light kiss on the back of her hand.
"Cloud…"
But again, before Terra could speak the doors of the kitchen slammed open again, this time an angry Luneth appeared from the doors, he walked towards them with a tray, he stopped in front of the table; he placed Terra's plate in front her gently smiling at her. Cloud wasn't so lucky, Luneth placed his plate not so gently in front of him. Cloud and Terra thanked him; the older blond could feel Luneth death glares. Cecil couldn't help but let out a small chuckle at the scene.
They ate in a comfortable silence, sometimes chatting about random things. Both of them smiling and laughing. When they finished Luneth came again to the table, more relaxed, well Cloud though so because Luneth placed his plate with the dessert gently and did not wanted to kill the spiky haired blonde with the knife. But the smaller boy still glared at him.
Cloud ate quickly his pie, he didn't knew Squall could cook. Before he knew it, he had finished it. Cloud looked at Terra's plate; she still had a bit of pie. Terra lifted the last of her pie to her mouth ready to eat it; she stopped when she saw Cloud eyeing her pie. She smiled and raised her arm to him, lifting the spoon close to Cloud mouth.
"Here," the blonde girl said smiling at the other blond. Cloud knew his face must have been red like a tomato. He closed the distance between the spoon and his mouth, eating the piece of pie. He smiled at her, both blondes with a blush on their faces.
"Thank you."
Afterwards there was a loud crash in the kitchen followed by the sound of cloth being ripped. The four warriors outside the kitchen stopped what they were doing, staring at the door for something to happen
"Luneth are you all right?!" Tidus voice was heard through the kitchen doors.
"I'm fine…"
"Are you sure?" Light voice was heard.
"Yeah, don't worry," the sound of broken plates was heard and a few voices laughing, Cecil sighed and started playing again. Cloud checked his clock again, two hours had passed already.
"Better get going if I want to save myself from Kefka's anger," Cloud said motioning Terra to the exit. Terra giggled softly.
After Cloud and Terra thanked everyone, especially Firion for his 'especial' sacrifice, they exited the restaurant. Cloud gave Terra his coat again since it was colder outside than before. Cloud climbed on Fenrir helping Terra again.
"You know, I will never get used to this," Terra said, wrapping her arms around Cloud's waist hiding her face on Cloud's back. He laughed softly placing one of his hands on top of one of her, lazing their fingers together.
"Don't worry, I will hold you."
They traveled through the city, it didn't take a long time to reach Terra's house. Cloud slid off Fenrir, helping Terra again. They walked together to the door, both holding hands.
"Thank you, for today," Terra said once they had reached her door, stopping at the entrance, the wind had calmed down to a gentle breeze.
"It was nothing," Cloud said, scratching the back of his head, a small blush on his face. Both laughed, they stayed silent for moment. Cloud started getting closer to Terra. His hand suddenly reached at her ponytail, he untied the bow and her hair fell free over her shoulders. And then they were close they could almost feel each other. Both were blushing, their faces just inches apart, Cloud ran his hand through Terra's hair smiling at the softness.
"You should let your hair down more, you look pretty."
Terra blushed and smiled, Cloud swallowed, this was his opportunity, his chance to say what he felt for Terra, closing his eyes he closed the distance between them.
Cloud pressed his lips against Terra's, her eyes widened in shock but it quickly faded and her eyes closed. Her lips were soft and warm against his. The kiss was short, but to them it lasted an eternity, he gently pulled back, she opened her eyes with a smile on her face.
"Um…I…"Cloud face was red, he didn't knew what to say, he didn't noticed Terra closing the distance between them again and kissed him softly. He was shocked at first but melt into the kiss, holding her close, a moment later both pulled back. She opened the door and turned to Cloud, a small blush on her face.
"See you later," she smiled and closed the door behind her, leaving a blushing Cloud outside, he raised a hand to touch his lips, he could still feel her soft lips against his, a smile appeared on his face.
Going back to where he parked Fenrir, he was quickly driving through the city to his home, the kiss still in his mind. He prepared himself for the horde of questions from the others and Luneth's anger. He laughed softly; tomorrow was going to be a long day.