AN: YAY! So here is the second part of my three shot that I'm working on! I am a little sad since I really only have one review, but I guess that's okay since I have over 50 hits and that's after only one night.

I want to have at least 5 more reviews before I post the next and final part, come on guys I know you can do it!

Cloud will give all of you hugs!

((Cloud: When did I say that? . ))

pushing Cloud out of the way Don't worry he will and if you don't want a hug from Cloud I'm sure there are other characters that will do it!

Anyway ON WITH THE STORY!

Cloud watched as Tifa walked into the back of the bar, her ebony hair swishing back and for causing him to fight the urge to reach out and touch it. He and Tifa were just friends and he had to remember that, besides he always seemed to put the people he got close to in danger.

As soon as he was sure that Tifa was way in the back Cloud's gaze turned to the trashcan that she had thrown the letter in. He was sure that he had seen his name on that piece of paper and he wasn't too happy that Tifa may have been hiding mail from him. Though why would anyone send him a letter? If there was an important message he was sure Rude or Reno would've just given the bar or his cell phone a call. Shaking his head from his thoughts Cloud reached down into the trash bin and pulled the crumpled piece of paper out.

Looking down at it a moment he decided that he would read it later, when he wouldn't have to worry about Tifa seeing that he had pulled it out of her trash. He really didn't need any fuss from her today about minding his own business, besides if she didn't want him to see it and he was caught with it she would take it back and make sure that he wouldn't be able to ever see it again. Pocketing the letter Cloud walked into the back to help Tifa out for the day.

Tifa was glad for the extra help today, normally she would have to cover the rushes by herself and maybe call in for a little help from the children or a friend, but she almost never had the help of cloud. Not only was it nice to have someone help serve drinks and food but he was also a little extra muscle and could easily kick some of her more rowdy customer right out the front door. Not to mention for some reason (maybe the looks that Cloud seemed to give some of the men) there were less men that would reach out to pat her back side or pinch her.

Cloud was good at what he did, he could do dishes (after the lesson he had gotten from Tifa on the right way to dishes he would never forget the again) and he could serve customers. What he couldn't deal with was the way that Tifa seemed to flirt with every man in the bar without even realizing that she was flirting with them! He just wanted to take her away from them and lock her in one of the rooms above the bar so she wouldn't be anywhere near any of those men! Of course than he would remember that they were just friends and she had every right to flirt with any man (or woman if that was her choice) that she wanted.

Of course none of this stopped him from giving a dangerous look to any man who reached out to touch his Tifa. No… not his Tifa, they were just friends! He really needed to stop thinking and just get back to work, so that's just what he did. He and Tifa worked the rest of the night, not speaking to each other once; there really was no time for it.

When they had finally got the last (and very drunk) customer out the door both were exhausted. Tifa sunk into one of the chairs and cloud switched the open sign to close before sitting down on a bar stood and looking at Tifa. Tifa looked at him feeling a little guilty. "Cloud… I'm really sorry that you ended up having to work so hard when you just got back." Her voice was a little horse from all of the talking she had done that day.

Cloud shook he head gently and gave a rare and small smile. "Don't worry about it… you shouldn't be doing so much work by yourself anyway."

Tifa smiled gently and stood up beginning to clean up the rest of the bar. With Clouds help they were done in no time and they both headed up stairs to get some sleep. Denzel and Marlene were both fast asleep already.

Tifa went to be almost right away, falling asleep so fast that she didn't even have time to think about anything that had happened that day. But Cloud on the other hand had other things to think about. Sighing he took the letter from his pocket looking at it for a moment. 'Why would Tifa hide something from me… or maybe it really isn't for me and I shouldn't be reading it' His thoughts were all over the place, like some inner battle. One side saying that he should read the note to find out exactly what it was that Tifa was hiding and the other half of him telling him that it was Tifa's business and he shouldn't get into it.

Eventually his curious half won and he opened the crumpled letter and began to read. As he read his eyes got wider and wider and when he was done he reread it over and over and over again. Tifa loved him. Tifa LOVED him. TIFA LOVED HIM! Why would she write a letter like this and than throw it out before even giving it to him? Did she really not mean to write it? Did she write that a long time ago and finally just decided that she was over him. He shook his head; no that couldn't be the case because the letter looked way to new for that to have been the reason.

Sighing Cloud finally decided on what he would do, taking out his own piece of paper he wrote a quick note.

Tifa

I need to talk to you. I'm closing the bar tomorrow, meet me at the fountain when you wake up.

-Cloud

He stared at his note for a moment before walking down stairs and leaving the note on the bar counter. He placed the closed for the day sign on the door and left just on his motorcycle just as the sun was beginning to rise in the east.

Tifa woke up about an hour latter and got ready for the day, when she came down she saw the note on the counter and read it over, cocking and eyebrow she glanced at the door to see the sign up. Her eyes widened slightly and she wrote on the back of the note. Telling Denzel and Marlene that she was out with Cloud and there was cereal in the back; if they needed anything they should call her cell phone.

By the time Tifa got to the fountain she was mad, why would, Cloud close the bar with out giving her a warning in advanced. Shaking her head lightly she walked right up to Cloud who was leaning against his bike near the fountain. She glared slightly at him before speaking. "What do you want Cloud?" She sighed annoyed.

Cloud looked at Tifa, he hadn't expected her to be so annoyed at him for closing the bar, of course he also hadn't expected to find out that she loved him either. Shrugging Cloud mounted his bike and tilt his head to Tifa and simply said. "Get on"

Tifa blinked and sighed shaking her head before getting on behind Cloud and wrapping her arms around his waist tightly. She blushed lightly as she realized how close she was to him before she shook her head and sighed, if she couldn't tell him she would need to get over him.

The engine roared as and he sped off, out of the city and into a nearby forest. They traveled past the trees and soon came up on a large clearing. As soon as Cloud came to a stop Tifa got off of the bike and crossed her arms staring at Cloud. "Okay… I got on the bike and you took me here... now can you tell me what you want?"

Cloud stared at the ground for a moment before standing up and grabbing Tifa around the waist. Tifa's eyes widened and she looked up at Cloud in surprise. Cloud stared down at her for a moment a little confused before sighing and speaking softly. "I'm sorry Tifa… I love you too…" With that he leaned down and gave Tifa a gently kiss.

Tifa's eyes got really wide and she blinked; what had he just said? He loved her too? Wait! He got her letter?! He read her letter and now he was… he was kissing her! She blinked a few times, Cloud was kissing her and she was just sitting around and doing nothing! It took all her strength to pull herself from her thoughts and kiss Cloud back.

The kiss itself didn't last very long, Cloud had pulled away first and looked down at Tifa chuckling a little. He couldn't help but find it amusing that even when she was kissing him back her face still showed an expression of confusion.

When Tifa opened her eyes again they were a bit glazed over, she stared at Cloud for a moment, only just realizing the amused look he had on his face. Her expression immediately went to anger and she smacked his shoulder hard. "That was not funny!"

Cloud only laughed harder and tightened his grip around her waist and smirked. "I'm sorry… but it really was."

Tifa glared at him as she was pulled even closer to him and began to mumble to herself about stupid spiky haired men.

Shaking his head Cloud chuckled warmly and took Tifa's chin in his hand forcing her gently to look up at him before speaking softly. "Tifa."

Tifa looked into Clouds eyes still a little annoyed. "Yes, Cloud?"

"I love you." Cloud smirked staring down at her still.

A blush crawled across her face as Tifa smiled a little and whispered. "I love you too." And she got on her tip toes leaning up and kissing Cloud gently again.

AN: Awww sooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute sparkly eyes

Cloud: grumbles to himself about his shoulder still hurting

Tifa: Oh get over it you big baby!

Cloud: WELL IT HURT!

sigh Well those to keep fighting about there little scene in the forest why don't you do me a big favor and

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