Disclaimer: I don't own FFVII
A/N: Thank you reviewers. This chapter has a bit a sexual harassment. If you are not comfortable with these then take this warning! I do not know the name of Cloud's mother so forgive me if you don't like the name I picked. Enjoy!
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Tifa walked to the front door of her house. When she walked inside, the sound of the TV and a heavy stench of alcohol flooded her nose.
Tifa had told Barret that she would work extra if he kept Denzel at his house, and Barret happily agreed. Now, she was home and Yuffie was still out, hopefully not stealing again.
She walked up the stairs, ignoring the squeak of the couch in the next room. As she went to close her door, a foot blocked it.
She looked up into the very drunken Ray. "What is it?" She asked irritably. He laughed, releasing a horrible smell of breath, making Tifa want to gag.
"So you think you can stay out all night with some boy, do ya?" He slurred, but eyes blazing with fury. She clenched her teeth together. "I was babysitting. Now move your foot." She was not messing around.
He swung the door so hard that the door knob broke inside the wall, causing it to remain fully open. Her eyes widened in alarm. He was much stronger when drunk.
He reached his hand out to touch her neck. She forgot her sudden fear when it was replaced with anger. "Don't touch me!" She hissed jerking back. He smiled crookedly, rather than be affected by her vicious tone.
"You have such delicate features. And your mom hasn't been around in a while." He reached out to touch her again and grabbed her arm before she pushed him away. Her fear was beginning to come back again. Her mind suddenly drew a blank, and she was forgetting ways to defend herself.
She tried to wriggle free. He backhanded her so hard, she was sure that she was seeing stars. She stumbled to the floor, suddenly feeling dizzy. Next thing she knew, he was on top of her.
"Get the fuck off of me! Get off! Get off!" She punched him square in the jaw and flew for the door. He growled and grabbed her ankle. "Stupid bitch! Just like your mother! Never wanting to admit that this is what you want!" He screamed.
"You son of a bitch!" She screamed while jerking her leg from his grasp and kicking his chest. She grabbed her phone and was glad Cloud was on speed dial and ran out the room. Unfortunately, she didn't have a chance to see if he would answer when Ray pushed her up against the wall and had her neck in one hand while the other roamed her body, she was trying to breathe, but all that came out of her mouth were ragged gags.
She felt the hot tears stream down her face. This man was not about to take her dignity away! She used every ounce of strength in her body the lift her arms and strike his face. He grunted and stumbled back.
She gasped in for breaths, until he grabbed her hair and shoved her until she broke through Yuffie's door. She was starting to lose hope in escaping and now felt like she had a hole in her head.
"You think you can get away from me. I don't think so!" He yelled ripping her shirt off. She still was struggling.
" You fucking bastard!!" She screamed. It all happened so fast. First, she was on the floor and the next thing she knew she was in some one's arms. The sound of glass shattering and a painful grunt entered her ears.
A jacket was put over her and she was being carried out of the house.
Cloud carried her to the bike and drove to the police department. That bastard wasn't getting away with this, even if had promised Tifa he wouldn't tell.
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Tifa opened her eyes and adjusted to the light. Emily(Cloud's mom), Cloud, Yuffie, Vincent, Grimoire (Vincent's dad), Denzel, Marlene, and Barret were all scattered throughout the room.
What caught her eye were the two police officers talking to a very pensive Yuffie.
Where was she? The sight of white and tubes confirmed that she was in a hospital.
Emily saw Tifa awake. "Oh you're up!" she cried running over to a very confused Tifa. The memories of what happened earlier on flooded through her memory and she gasped holding a hand to her head.
Every one's attention was turned to Tifa now and she felt confusion for a split second. Cloud came rushing to the bed.
"Tifa, are you alright?" She gave a tiny smile and then looked to the two officers that were now approaching with a Doctor.
Everyone stepped aside. "Hello." He smiled, causing the wrinkles in his face to lift. "I'm Dr. Renn. Can you tell me your name?" He asked.
Tifa furrowed her brows. Why was he asking such an obvious question. "Tifa Lockhart."
He nodded. "Good good. Now..." Tifa was given a few more questions that she easily answered. When finished, Dr. Renn wrote some things in his clipboard. "Now Tifa, I'm sure you're wondering why your here." She nodded.
"Do you remember the situation you were in before you blacked out?" Tifa debated on telling the Dr. but knew that every body already knew, since the cops were there.
"I was..." She felt her throat close and took a deep breath. The Dr.'s eyes softened somewhat, "You can tell when you're ready. The thing is, you had a bad concussion. Lucky for you, it was only a Grade I, which means you'll be feeling better within the next couple of weeks. This means, that you will have to rest and take medication. During those couple of weeks you may feel the need to vomit, receive headaches, and fast dizzy spells. But don't worry, they aren't permanent, just temporary."
Tifa took in all of the information, and gave a thanks to the Dr. before he gave some pills to Emily. The two men of authority walked to Tifa.
"Miss Lockhart, we understand there is a situation with domestic violence in your home from tanhe man who gave you the concussion." Tifa was already starting to get a headache and she looked at Yuffie who looked solemn, then back at the officer.
"You're not going to separate us, are you?" She asked pointing to Yuffie with a tremor of fright d panic in her voice.
"We don't have any solid information yet Miss Lockhart. We'll let you get your rest, but will talk to you when you're all healed up. And for the mean time, this, Ray Stickler, will be in questioning by our Headquarters." He handed Tifa a card and walked off.
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It had been a couple of days and Tifa had ended up staying at Cloud's and Emily's. Yuffie had insisted that she not leave her sister's sight but Grimoire and Emily had agreed it best that Yuffie stay with him and his son instead.
Although Tifa hadn't actually beenfully violated, she was still violated nonetheless, and felt disgusted by it. She had taken a two hour bath before Emily busted in, thinking she had drowned or something.
That was a wonderful thing about Emily, was that she cared for Tifa like her own daughter. It was Emily that Tifa would always seek a mature woman's advice for, not Yuffie or Aeris. It was Emily that took the role of the leading female after her own mother became detached from the world and abandoned them.
Now, Tifa was on Cloud's room floor hugging the teddy bear that Marlene and Denzel had gave for her to feel better.
Thankfully, Tifa would be healed physically before her "Harvest Break" from school was over. She looked at the calender. October 11th. Tifa sighed and wondered when Cloud would be back from doing his mother's quick errand.
As if on cue, she heard the Fenrir pull into the driveway. She didn't move however, and continued to sit on the floor stroking the bear's fur.
Cloud walked up to his room and saw Tifa sitting in a corner holding the bear, 'Wolly', the kids had given her. He sat down next to her.
"Hey." He said quietly. She turned to look at him and gave him a small smile.
"Hello Cloud." He noticed her voice sounded scratchy and her eyes were red and puffy. She must have been crying, he thought frowning.
"What's wrong?" She asked noticing his frown.
He sighed. "I don't like to see you sad Teef."
It was her turn to frown. "I know... I'm trying."
"I know. And I'm proud at what a strong person you are." He told her making her blush a bit.
"I hope they don't separate me and Yuffie." She changed the subject slightly.
Cloud knew that Yuffie had meant a lot to Tifa and vice versa. He just hoped that the didn't get split up for all of their sakes.
"I don't think they will." He told her.
There was a comfortable silence. Tifa scooted right next to Cloud and put her head on his shoulder. He responded by wrapping an arm around her, enjoying the feeling of how they fit perfectly together like a puzzle piece being connected.
"Thank you Cloud." Tifa whispered.
He swallowed hard feeling her breath tickle his jaw and fought off the blush rising to his cheeks. He began to rub her arm in a comforting matter. She closed her eyes, loving how every moment with Cloud whether it be good or bad, just felt...
...Right.
"For what?" He asked.
"For keeping your promise. After all these years you've always been my hero." He scratched the back of his head bashfully remembering the night they made a promise together.
Tifa was supposed to be meeting Cloud at the Well but unfortunately she was running a little late. When she arrived she saw a 8 year old Cloud swinging his legs off the legde.
"Come this summer, my mom and me will be at Midgar." Cloud told his friend. Tifa frowned. Why was Cloud leaving?
"You mean you're not going to play with me this summer?" She asked disappointed. He shook his head.
"Aww, then who will I talk to when your away?" Cloud got up and walked to the top of the Well. "I won't be gone forever Tifa, just for a few months."
They sat in silence for a few minutes until an idea popped in her head. "Hey, let's make a promise," She said excitedly, "Umm... If when you leave town, and if I'm ever in a bind, you'll come save me, alright?"
"What?" Cloud asked.
Tifa giggled. "If I'm ever in trouble, my hero will come and rescue me... I want to experience that at least once."
"What?" Cloud asked, blushing.
"Come on! Promise me!" She pleaded.
"Alright... I promise."
She smiled widely causing his blush to deepen. Above them a shooting star flashed across the sky, but went unnoticed by the two children.
"You're welcome Tifa." He smiled when he saw she had fallen asleep. He picked her up and placed her on the bed. After debating with himself inside his mind, he cautiously kissed Tifa on the forehead. To his relief she didn't wake up like he previously thought she would.
Cloud walked out the door missing the raven haired beauty smile in her sleep.
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