Oh my God, I am so, so, so, so, SO SORRY this is late! I wanted to get to it on time, but I just couldn't! If you want to read the ones that came before this, check out my LJ. The link is in my profile. My parents have just been total Nazis about computer time, so I'm only allowed 4-6 pm on weekdays, and 9-10 pm if I still have homework that needs doing. And I can't sneak on either, because they have parental controls that instantly shuts me off at exactly that time. And no matter what anyone else tells you, just be sure you know that Asians are NOT natural hackers. But anyway, here's the word of 8/25.

berate \bih-RAYT\, transitive verb:
To scold severely or angrily.

Rating: T/PG13

Pairing: Zack/Aerith (I know. I'm pairing Zack up with someone other than Cloud or Sephy. It's a miracle of nature.)

Warnings: Bad words. And Aerith being mean to Zacky.

Summary: Zack is whipped. What can we say?

Dedication: This if for Sir FrozenPickle. The pairing was a request, which is the only reason I'm doing it. Thanks very much for the awesome review! Hope you enjoy your Zack/Aerith!

Disclaimer: Do not own. Simple enough, right?

Zack was a nice guy. No one could argue with that. Wherever he went, he treated everyone with a kind, happy sort of cordiality. He rarely ever lost his temper, and even more rarely would be actually take his anger out on someone. However, he wouldn't tolerate people talking inappropriately to or about his friends, and he would never let anyone hit on his girlfriend, ever.

"OW! Aerith, he was – ARGH! What was that for?!" Zack rubbed his forehead angrily, where the Cetra had just flicked him sharply.

She stood with her hands on her hips. "I told you not to fight with anyone, Zack!" she scolded.

"The bastard was copping a feel! OW!"

She glared. "Don't curse! There are children nearby!"

The SOLDIER sighed in resignation, if only to placate her. "I don't get why you act like this in public. Everyone knows that deep down, you're an evil little bitch."

This brought a teasing glint to her eyes. "Yes, but you know that I love you!" she said cheerfully, lightly pecking him on the cheek.

Zack grinned, all bitterness forgotten, as he swept Aerith into his arms for a kiss.

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