A/n: Hey guys. So sorry that this has taken so long. This chapter was a little...well lets just say it was hard to write. Anyway, it's here now, so enjoy!

Disclaimer: I DON'T own Kingdom Hearts :( It's just a wish that will never come true :(

Morning couldn't come quick enough for Cloud. As soon as the first of the morning sunlight seeped through the crack in his curtains, he jumped up, throwing his clothes back on hurriedly, not noticing that his button up shirt was inside out. This would be the first form of amusement for Leon. He too had been waiting for the morning, and the chance to get up and stretch his legs. He'd come out of his room (his prison, as he himself called it) just seconds after Cloud, and had chuckled when he saw the state of Cloud's attire. This caused the next incident to occur. Cloud, hearing Leon's faint chuckle, turned quickly to face him, forgetting that he was at the top of the stairs, the same stairs that he found himself hurtling down moments later. Leon had to give him credit though; Cloud rolled out of it pretty elegantly, landing heavily on his feet instead of breaking his neck.

"Damned mako enhanced prick," Leon joked croakily. "Can't just fall and break anything like the rest of us, can you? No. You just have to go and land like a cat." He cursed his rough voice, embarrassed again by the weakness it showed in him. Why did Cloud have to be so invincible when he himself could be broken so easily?

"Well I see you're feeling better," Cloud retorted icily, smirking. Leon smirked back, and followed him into the kitchen (having actually walked down the stairs, he though smugly). They were both quietly pleased when they saw that nobody else had woken yet, but neither showed any sign that this was what they wanted.

"Pancakes?" Cloud asked quietly, turning his back to Leon to reach into the cupboard. Leon caught sight of the label hanging out of Cloud's shirt, and couldn't help but snigger. "What?" Cloud asked, mildly irritated. He was not a morning person at the best of times, and even less so when he was edgy and nervous.

"You've got your shirt on inside out," Leon pointed out, watching as Cloud blushed. Well that was new. Cloud had never blushed in his life, and here he was, blushing like a schoolgirl at one little observation.

"Ugh," Cloud groaned softly. "I should..." he trailed off, lifting his shirt above his head. He saw Leon's eyes widen slightly, before they roved over his chest. Watching Leon watch him, he felt his heart tighten, as well as a certain other region. He twisted around once more to hide himself, throwing his shirt back on and rummaging around in the cupboards again. He was stalling, and Leon knew it. Both men knew exactly what was coming, but neither could find a way to approach the subject.

Leon watched as Cloud began making their breakfast, noticing the subtle differences in the man since he had last seen him. His hair had grown longer, yet his spikes were still as upright as ever. He had slimmed down slightly, most likely from eating less. He knew that he was the reason behind these small changes, as he could remember the almost constant sound of Cloud's voice near him. He could only remember a few of the things that Cloud had said to him, but what he could remember gave him courage to speak now.

"I heard what you said," he said softly. He saw Cloud stiffen immediately, but carried on regardless. "I guess it was thanks to you that I was able to wake up. You sort of...guided me home with your voice. So I suppose it's true what they say. Home is where the heart is," he whispered the last bit, worried when Cloud tensed further.

"...I...those things I said, I..." Cloud stuttered, trailing off. He had wanted this talk, he reminded himself. He'd been looking forward to it, too sorting this whole mess out. But now, after all the mental preparation, after the difficult things had already been said, the final words that would seal the deal wouldn't come to him. He was scared, and he knew it.

Leon watched Cloud's back, waiting for the blond to respond. He'd finally admitted (sort of) what both men had known long ago, but refused to accept. He'd worked up the courage to put himself out there, and now Cloud's hesitance was grating on his nerves. The longer he watched the annoying (but ever so gorgeous, he added) man in front of him, the more the anger built.

"I never took you for a coward Strife," he spat angrily, tired of waiting for someone that was too pathetic to even speak what they both knew. He walked off, scraping his stool loudly cross the floor, not wanting a repeat of their last argument. It was ironic though, he thought bitterly; it was almost an exact replica already.

As the angry words registered with Cloud, he felt his own temper flare up. His ears picked up the retreating footsteps of the annoying (but ever so gorgeous, he added) man and he sparked into life once more. Hurtling towards Leon, he pulled his fist back, ready to strike. He didn't care that he was attacking a man from behind, all he wanted to do in that one moment was cause the brunette as much pain as possible.

"Walk away from me? How fucking dare you!? You asshole!"

If he hadn't shouted, Leon wouldn't have realised what was coming, but as Cloud swung for Leon's head, the brunette turned quickly, catching Cloud's fist in his hand inches from his face. But this didn't deter Cloud. He swung with his other, just as powerful side, despairing as Leon caught this easily too. Off-balance, Cloud instantly fell forward as Leon tugged lightly, falling against the other's chest. He felt strong arms pull him tightly, and was shocked to feel tears spill from his eyes.

Leon cold feel Cloud shake with his silent sobs, and found himself pulling closer him with one arm, using his right hand to wipe the moisture from the others face.

"...Leonhart," he whispered softly, brokenly. With that almost childlike whimper, Leon's already shaky resistance to his own needs faded, and he crushed his lips to the blonde's hungrily, sucking his lip. Cloud moaned, melting into the kiss, the embrace, pushing his body closer to Leon's. Both men kissed with equal passion, tongues battling for dominance as Cloud pushed Leon backwards, thrusting him none too gently into the wall. Leon let out a small grunt of pain, breaking away for a second.

"Bastard," he growled huskily, pulling Cloud to him again. He felt him smirk against his lips before he reciprocated. Fine, Leon thought through the lusty haze of his mind; if that's how he wanted to be. He could show Cloud a thing or two.

As they kissed fervently, Leon rolled his hips against Cloud's, eliciting a loud moan from him. Taking his opportunity he switched their positions, so that Cloud's back was now to the wall. It was Leon's turn to smirk as Cloud pouted. He stared, quickly committing the beautiful face to his memory forever, before leaning down, kissing his way along Cloud's jaw and down to his neck, sucking at the soft flesh there. Cloud squirmed, the friction between the two men's' clothed erections enticing more moans, getting louder.

"Don't...don't leave a mark there," Cloud gasped, enjoying the sensation of Leon's lips too much to pull himself away.

"Aww," Leon mumbled against his skin. "Don't you want people to know you're mine?" he chuckled quietly, causing Cloud to shudder with pleasure. "Well then, if you don't want people to know...wear one of those lovely jumper things that you're so fond of."

Cloud couldn't find it in him to argue, so he gave in, tangling his fingers into Leon's long locks. He pulled his head up roughly, capturing his lips with another kiss. Leon moved to pull Cloud's shirt from him, but Cloud softly batted his hand away.

"Not here," he whispered against his lips. Leon nodded, disentangling himself from Cloud, stepping back. He instantly missed the warmth that Cloud's body provided, and for one second he thought of disregarding the current surroundings and pulling Cloud back to him, but he knew that it was a bad idea. Cloud smirked, knowing that Leon was feeling the same as him. He reached down to grasp his hand, pulling. "Come one," he said seductively. Leon put up no resistance.

"Just where are you taking me?" Leon asked, a little more harshly than he intended. Cloud didn't seem to mind, but still refused to answer. There was no need to anyway, they'd arrived.

Leon scanned his surroundings, his eyes widening as he recognised the area. True, nobody would find them here, which was the main thing, but really? What was Cloud thinking?

"The Dark Depths?" he questioned. Cloud removed his hand from Leon's before he answered, instead raising it to his face.

"There have been so many bad memories here. We should make some good ones," he said, staring deep into Leon's stormy blue eyes. Leon nodded meekly, understanding Cloud's reasons immediately. He found that he agreed, and smiling gently, he pulled the blonde's lips to his.

This kiss was different from the ones they had shared before. Those before had been hungry, greedy kisses full of need, but this was something better. It was a slow, burning kiss, a kiss that touched the very souls of the two that shared it. They pulled back, watching each other intensely as they began to remove their clothes, Leon slowly unbuttoning Cloud's shirt, revealing his toned body inch by inch, kissing every new piece of flesh that was exposed.

The shirt fell to the floor, and Leon revelled in the beauty of the god before him. Cloud felt the blush creep up his face as he was the focus of Leon's passionate stare. He moved forward, capturing Leon's lips again as he ran his hands under his flimsy shirt. This was quickly removed too, and both men whimpered at the sensation of the others touch, grinding slowly against each other. Simultaneously, the two men began to unbutton the others jeans (Leon had not bothered with his leather pants today, he couldn't find the energy or the patience to squeeze into them), fiddling with the buttons as they moved their lips together, their tongues no longer battling but dancing softly but passionately.

Leon kneeled down on the warm floor, pulling Cloud down with him gently, never breaking the kiss. They leaned down together, Cloud straddling Leon, the thin material of their boxers the only thing separating their throbbing erections, and the friction between them was delicious. Cloud's hands trailed down Leon's chest, fingering the band at the top of his boxers. He caught Leon's eyes and saw the intent clear in his eyes, and in one swift movement, his boxers were gone, Cloud's following moments after.

When they had started, Leon had always maintained in his mind that he would be the one on top, but the feel of Cloud against him, his sweet ministrations, the sexy moans issuing from the beauty, they changed his mind. He didn't care if Cloud was on top, as long as he carried on what he was doing.

Cloud kissed his way down Leon's chest, biting and sucking, marking his skin as he went, drowning in the sweet moans echoing all around them. He carried on downwards, and kissed the tip of Leon's length, and the man shuddered. They both quickly realised that any more teasing and they wouldn't last, they were so close already, the pure passion overcoming them. Leon drew Cloud's fingers into his mouth, sucking them, coating them with his saliva. Cloud imagined how that mouth would feel sucking another part of his body, but put that thought on hold as he looked into Leon's eyes.

"...You sure?" he asked quietly. Leon's eyes answered for him, showing Cloud that he trusted him completely. Cloud needed no more encouragement. Leon groaned, half in pleasure, half in pain, as he felt the first slick digit pump into him. God he was tight. The second finger followed quickly, and he felt Cloud scissor him as he pumped, stretching him, preparing him. The feel of just Cloud's fingers inside him almost brought him to the edge, ad he was disappointed when he felt them removed. Cloud could wait no longer, and Leon didn't want him to. With one swift movement, Cloud buried himself inside Leon, the tightness almost making him release then.

Cloud stayed still for a moment, waiting for Leon to adjust, and as Leon nodded softly, he withdrew, then thrust forwards, hitting just the right spot. Cloud thrust harder and faster, Leon meeting his thrusts, allowing Cloud to bury deeper. Cloud knew that he was close; he was not going to last much longer, and so began to pump Leon's length with his hand. The twin sensations that Leon felt brought him to his climax, his seed bursting, coating both their stomachs. Cloud followed soon after, the feel of Leon's tightening muscles too much for him to hold on any longer.

Cloud withdrew from Leon quickly, but the two men stayed tangled together, thoroughly sated. Neither man wanted to ruin the perfection, the bliss of the moment as they held each other close. Leon could tell that Cloud was deep in thought. He looked quite pained, as if he wanted to speak, but didn't know how. Leon thought that he would help out by breaking the silence with the first thing that came to mind.

"That was my first time with a man you know?" he said sheepishly, smiling softly. Cloud looked up.

"That was...that was my first time ever," he admitted. "I...I've never..." he trailed off embarrassed. Leon smiled again, even brighter. He gently held Cloud's face in his hands, forcing him to look at him.

"That was the best thing I've ever felt Cloud. I can't explain it properly. Words don't do it justice. It was just...perfect. So don't go all shy on me," he chuckle. Cloud's eyes softened.

"Leonhart..." he whispered. Leon instantly cut him off.

"Call me Squall," he said, pressing his lips to Cloud's lightly. They smiled softly at each other, before relaxing back into a comfortable silence, watching the sky above them, holding each other under the warm light of the sun. Cloud smiled to himself. The light of the sun was nothing compared to the light in his heart, as he realised that it had always been there. It had just been hidden beneath the surface before.

His heart soared as he saw Leon watching him, but as the time passed, a nervous feeling filled his stomach. Yes, he'd found his light and he was happy with Leon, genuinely happy, but...the others. How could he explain it to the others? Tifa especially. She would never understand.

As Leon squeezed him closer, Cloud kept his worry to himself. He would face those problems when the time came. For now, and he knew that Leon would agree, their relationship would stay between them. Their secret little piece of happiness.

A/n: So there you go. I don't know why I decided to make Cloud a virgin, I suppose its coz it showed just how naturally talented Cloud is. I don't know. Anyway, there shall be more to come. R&R please XD It makes this all worthwhile.

Thanks to all of you that have already reviewed, it's nice to know that you're enjoying this story XD

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