I'm sorry, again, for the delay. I've just been SO BUSY!!! Oh, and if at least five people review with more than the words 'update soon please', I'll write a really long chapter next time in which Tifa and Vincent 'just might' kiss.
After Marlene had gone to sleep and Denzel had been tucked in, Tifa busied herself with cleaning the bar, which took a surprisingly long time for such a small building. Vincent was busy over by the sink, once again with the dishes.
He's such a nice guy. Tifa thought, smiling.
He's so quiet, even more so than Cloud. And sad… his eyes are so deep.
Vincent flicked a stray tuft of raven-black, silky hair. He dragged the dishcloth over the plate he was holding, careful not to drop it or pierce it with one of his metallic fingers.
I still can't believe you're doing this. I wouldn't do this if-
If you actually had arms, Chaos, when you were in my head. Vincent: 2, Chaos: 4567.
It was a start?
Hmm… His hair… I want to TOUCH IT! Didn't Yuffie say she wants to find out what shampoo he uses? I wonder how it sticks up like that. And he's so pale. It can't be healthy. Well, I suppose after a little more time out of that coffin, he'll be fine. Why am I worrying? He can take care of himself. He can take care of everyone else as well. Like me… Tifa trailed off, suddenly wanting to be hugged. She shivered for some reason, rubbing her arms.
"Are you cold?" Vincent asked, walking over.
"I'm fine." Tifa said, flashing him a smile.
Vincent nodded, walking back over to his task.
"Vincent?"
"Yes?"
"Thanks for asking."
"You're welcome."
"And thanks for everything, you know-"
"Tifa, someone had to help."
"I know, but you were the person who did."
"I was simply here."
"As opposed to Cloud." Tifa said, bitterness creeping into her voice.
"Tifa, Cloud is gone."
"I know."
"Then what more would satisfy you?"
Tifa was silent. I want to love someone who will stay with me all my life and love me back.
Someone who cares enough not to leave like HIM.
Somewhere in the back of her head, a small voice told her that she already did.