Okay, we are back to first person POV changes in this chpt.

Thank you to shinakimi for reviewing and urging me to write this chapter! That really helped me not be lazy...lol.

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Tifa's POV------------

It was another warm day. Even though we'd been at it for the past week, I had yet to decide a wedding dress.

Some were just not me. Yuffie suggested one that would accentuate my curves before I dryly commented that my curves needed no help, making Elena laugh.

Elena suggested something I honestly could only imagine a petite girl with super long hair wearing, making me quesion whether having Elena help was a good thing.

At least it wasn't Scarlet though. Knowing Scarlet's taste, I would've had a skanky wedding dress.

I decided I needed a breather from dresses and excused myself, heading towards the oriental gardens.

Normally gardens are NOT my type of place....but they were peaceful...

I wandered aimlessly for a while, staring at the trees, examining some flowers..wondering if orchids would look good for my wedding. They were unique...just like me and Zack.

A small girl's laughter caught my attention. I simply adored small children, and always imagined having a little girl or boy.

This little girl looked to be about three. Her short blonde hair was slightly curly, and her wide eyes were green. I smiled widely at her before glancing up to the parents.

My eyes locked with a set of oh-so familiar bright blue ones.

Holy shit.

Cloud's POV------------------

While I was silently praying to God it wasn't Tifa, I was also realizing it so obviously was. The same brown-ish black hair, the same brown eyes. Even the same shocked look she'd had at that amusement park those three years ago.

And every little thing about her screamed out to me, telling me how great she was, and reminding me of a now dead bond we'd once shared.

Aerith glanced up at me and caught me staring over at the other woman in shock. She didn't recognize it as that though, and said, " Oh, is that one of your old friends?" Before I had a chance to move, she'd waved and called over a friendly greeting.

Holy shit.

Tifa's POV------------------

My first thought was Why the hell does Cloud have a little girl with him?

My second being Who the hell is that older girl?

My third being Damn, he looks good.

I waved back, with a lot less enthusiasm.

" Hello, I'm Aerith Strife."

Aerith Strife??

I glanced at Cloud wordlessly and decided he deserved the same amount of pain I was feeling.

" My name is Tifa Lockhart, Aerith. Although I'm about to become Tifa Fair."

Cloud's face fell slightly, then he closed his eyes tightly.

Aerith however beamed, congratulated me, and bent down to the little girl. " Skye, say hi to Tifa. Tifa, this is our three year old daughter, Skye."

I bent down too and said, " Pretty name. Skye." Skye smiled shyly at me, and I saw way too much of her dad in her. It hurt.

Aerith looked up at Cloud disapprovingly. " Cloud, she's your old friend and you haven't said a word." Cloud said softly, " Hello Tifa."

Amazing how his voice could still send chills up and down my spine. " Hello." I replied softly, then I turned. " Well, I need to go see my fiance, nice meeting you Skye, and Aerith. Bye Cloud." I walked quickly away, not wanting to be near him anymore for the moment.

Cloud's POV-------------

I felt like something had been stabbed into my chest at the words, " About to become Tifa Fair."

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Tifa could've had any guy she wanted, and I was married..it wasn't weird or anything...but why Zack?

I knew I had my wife, but I wished Tifa wasn't engaged. That would've been easier to deal with.

But no. She had to be engaged to the one person I'd sworn was my mortal enemy.

Damn you Zack Fair.

Aerith put her hand on my shoulder. " Cloud...do you feel okay?" I shook my head slightly. " No, not really. You guys stay here, I'll go back to the hotel and sleep for a bit." I walked away, but not in the direction of the hotel.

Once out of sight, I hurried to Tifa's.

We had to talk.

Now.

Tifa's POV----------

I was slightly surprised to open my front door and see Cloud there. He asked if he could come in, and I just cleared the threshold without a word. He walked in and closed the door. " What do you want?" I snarled. He frowned. " I just want to talk civily, Tifa." he said. " Then talk civily." I muttered fiercely. He sighed. " Well, you're probably wondering about Skye. She's three, just so you know." " So you conceived her after you left." I growled. " No, before I even moved here. That's why I didn't want to be around you at first. Then my Dad got transferred back to Nibelheim. For quite a while, I debated coming back to you or staying with Aerith and-" he hesitated- "our baby. I chose to be a man and deal with it." I bit my lip. " Fine. Is that all?" I snapped. He sighed again.

" Tifa-"

" What? Don't make me be a bitch Cloud, really, just don't."

" Can I say one thing?" he asked.

I nodded curtly.

" I think I'm still in love with you, Tifa."

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And that is all for this chapter.

Sorry for any who might've been expecting something..else. But this is all I had.

Now I'm sure some are probably thinking, " Why the hell is this all so complicated?! where is our CloTi love here?"

Well well....let's just say I have a plan for Miss Aerith...(trust me, ya'll may begin to not like her, come the next few chapters)

So until next time, please do review! -points at button with sad expression- Pleeeeaaasseee??