Author's Note- Thanks for the reveiws and such. It really does help. Sorry this chapter is short but I wanted to get it posted ASAP.

Disclaimer- I don't own these characters nor do I make money off of this.

The next few days went by rather quickly for Tifa. Reno had gone home but he showed up at the bar every few nights. Whenever he'd show up Tifa would smile softly and pour his drink. Which was put on his tab. Tonight was the night before Christmas Eve and less than an hour before closing time. Tifa had some Christmas music playing softly in the background as she cleaned off the bar for what seemed like the hundredth time.

"Hello there you sexy girl... how much does it cost to get a glass of you?" Some random drunk slurred causing the brunette to roll her eyes.

"What else can I do for you buddy?" She asked putting the rag away.

"How bout a shot of scotch with you on the side?"

"Here's the scotch...pay up," Tifa said sternly, why were they always like this?

"I didn't get the other part of my order," The guy didn't sound like he was joking any more.

"Look it buddy, either you pay up, take your drink and go, or I throw you out of here no drink," she snapped frustrated with him. The man looked doubtful but when she moved out from behind the bar he paid and walked away. Tifa sighed and walked back behind the bar when she heard a soft chuckle.

"Nice job Teef," Reno said as he sat down at the bar.

"Hey Reno, the usual?" Tifa smiled softly.

"Nah I'm just waiting for you to close," Reno smiled.

"Oh, well... that'll be in about thirty minutes," Tifa said as she turned towards another costumer.

"Alright..." Reno said as he stood up.

Tifa served the costumer his drink and let his eyes roam around the bar until she found the Turk again. He was wandering around collecting empty glasses. He returned up front and stacked them on the counter shrugging at Tifa.

"Thank you," she said as she brought them to the sink to be washed. Reno sat back down in front of her.

"So do you have all your Christmas shopping done?"

"Yes, I do. Did you ever get something for Rude?" Tifa said as she glanced at the clock, only a few more minutes.

"Yeah, got him a bottle of Burbon," Reno grinned as she shook her head. She looked away from the redhead in front of her as she yelled that it was closing time. The few people that were left slowly got up and walked out the doors. Tifa sighed and began to clean up. She watched Reno gather glasses and put them in the sink. After about 10 minutes the place was clean again.

"Thanks for helping me Reno," She smiled softly.

"No problem Teef," Reno smiled back as he followed her upstairs when she beckoned him.

"So do you have any plans for tomorrow?" Reno asked as they walked into the living room.

"Not really the bar's closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas... so I'm free... why?" Tifa sat down on the couch beside Reno.

"Wanted to take you out somewhere," Reno's eyes were alight when she nodded her acceptance, which made the bartender smile.

"I'd like that a lot Reno," she said before she rubbed the back of her neck.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, just a bit sore is all..." Tifa said tiredly.

"Come here," Reno said softly moved on the couch so his back was leaning against the arm cushion. He let one leg rest against the back of the couch while the other dangled off the edge, foot resting on the floor. Tifa looked at him for a moment then moved back so she was between his legs. Reno placed his hands on her shoulders and began to rub soft circles into them. Slowly the Turk increased the pressure enough to relax her tense muscles.

Tifa leaned forward and let a small sigh escape past her parted lips. Reno smiled and after a while he pressed a soft kiss to the back of her neck.

"Mm... Reno," Tifa leaned back into him.

"Hey," Reno replied as his eyes met her wine ones. The redhead dipped his head and kissed her softly on the mouth. Tifa responded to it immediately.

"Reno..." Tifa sighed softly as Reno held her in his warm arms.

"Hm?" Reno leaned his head against hers.

"Thanks for that..."

"Not a problem, yo," Reno smiled.

"Reno... I don't know if your offer still stands... but I wanted to know...um if you still wanted to be with me..." she mumbled the last part so softly that he had to really concentrate to hear her, but he did and a grin broke out on his face.

"Are you asking me out Tifa?"

She nodded and tried to hide behind her hair. The Turk cupped the side of her face and turned her towards him, she was blushing horribly.

"Of course," Reno smiled his eyes sparkling before he kissed her, "But you know this means I'm not letting you go."

"Yeah I know," She smiled rested her head on his shoulder.

"Tifa, are you sure you want to be with me? That I'm not just some filler for soldier boy?"

"Reno, I'm sure," Tifa placed a light kiss on his cheek, "Now I'm tired and I want go to bed, so join me if you're going to."

Reno let go of her and followed her into the bedroom. As soon as they were inside he wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his head in the crook of her neck.

"Let go, Re," Tifa whined playfully.

"Nope," Reno murmured before he nibbled her soft skin. Tifa's breath hitched in her throat, before a low moan escaped her throat. Reno breathed hotly against her skin before she turned in his grasp.

"Reno," Tifa said before she stood on her tip toes to kiss him. Her arms slid around his neck, and her hands tangled in her hair.

Once they broke apart Tifa grabbed a pair of silky PJ's and walked into the bathroom. After she was done she came back out to find Reno lying down on her bed. He was only wearing his pants and his arms were folded behind his head.

"Is this okay?" Reno asked.

"Yeah," Tifa crawled under the covers beside him. The Senior Turk wrapped his arm around her as she snuggled into him. Her boyfriend.

"So did you still want to go out tomorrow?" Reno murmured.

"Yes, if you still want to take me," she smiled.

"Of course I do," Reno kissed her forehead.

She smiled brightly and kissed his bare chest, "Mm thank you for always being here for me."

"You don't have to thank me, babe, I do things for you cause I want to..."

"Still thank you..." Tifa yawned and closed her eyes, letting her need for sleep over take her.