TEMPTATION

Now we hear from Cloud's POV you beautiful people, you. Thank you to anyone that reviews this and takes the time to give me feedback. This fanfic will slowly get more and more dirty, more and more complex, more and more wonderful. Anyway, what's more tension that being squashed together in a tent? - Dedicated to Caitlin!

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Chapter Two

Cloud couldn't remember his body ever feeling so tender. He blinked a few times, readjusting his eyesight, before carefully stretching out his aching limbs. The first thing that caught his attention was his watch, flashing impatiently up at him. He groaned once his eyes caught the time, cursing himself for waking up so quickly. It had only been an hour since he'd dozed off!

He screwed his face up in confusion, his head throbbing. The sound of Zack breathing next to him didn't even remotely startle him. Nor did the bubbles of nerves and excitement still exploding through his stomach. He tried to clench his thighs together, the previous sensation stronger than ever, before furrowing his brows up in confusion. Cloud couldn't bring his thighs together…

… Because they were already wrapped around Zack.

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Cloud's eyes widened, his body tensing up in shock. There was no way he could make any quick movements, but how was he supposed to stay in this position? He was wrapped, no, draped around Zack! He didn't want his friend to wake up to this. It was unintentional!

"Gaia why," he gasped, unfolding himself from the sleeping man. Zack grunted softly from the movement, his body fidgeting in response. The blonde temporarily stopped breathing, ready to have a heart attack, before realising that the man was still fast asleep.

Zack had begun breathing heavily, his nerves reacting to every sensation, regardless of not being awake. The warm panting escaping his mouth reached Cloud's arched neck, making him whimper in both pain and pleasure. He purred weakly at the light sensation and delicately slid his hand away.

Getting his thigh untangled was the harder bit. Cloud held his breath as he slid it down, brushing shamefully against rippling muscle. His mind instantly began to wander, his embarrassment kicking in, as he reeled in the feeling of skin upon skin.

Stop it, he thought angrily to himself. What are you doing? He's asleep!

Cloud breathed a sigh of relief as he finally detached himself from the guy. It felt somewhat sad too, to be so disconnected, but at least it lowered the risk of being caught. He had never realised how clingy he was! Certainly realised how needy he was though, after the previous encounter that night…

How could Zack have fallen asleep on him like that?

His tongue rolled against the roof of his mouth, supplying dampness to the dried up tongue. Cloud was still trembling with nerves, even after the moment had passed. It had been almost too perfect. His feelings at the time had been mixed up and confused, so it seemed the perfect opportunity to clear them up. After all, Zack had been the one making the move on him. Even if he hadn't liked it, they could have still moved on from it, no blame on his side.

… But he had liked it.

Cloud sighed to himself. He had tried to be mad at Zack, tried to hate him for it, but in the end couldn't even be slightly irritated. However, he would still hold a grudge for a long time. Zack always talked about courtesy, and this was how he'd treated him? Left him for the temptation of sleep?

The blonde smiled sweetly down at the sleeping Zack. He blushed in embarrassment as his own actions, branding himself a pervert, but still did not attempt to look away. It was just too appealing to lie there and gawp. Zack was even more tempting in his sleep. There was also a hint of innocence in his face too, one which Cloud had never seen before.

One which he never thought he'd see again, after catching that hungry expression earlier…

His eyes unintentionally glanced down at Zack's open mouth. He wanted to feel shame, but was too busy licking his own neglected lips. Cloud wasn't usually one to be open and confident, especially when it came to romance, but he couldn't help but yearn to lean forward and satisfy his curiosity. He mentally begged for Zack to awaken, claw at his scalp and thrust their lips together.

It was when he moaned to himself without realization that he noticed what he had been doing…

… For twenty minutes.

Cloud quickly shot up, appalled at himself, scurrying his body out from beneath the covers. It was clear now that he wouldn't be able to sleep any time soon, nor would he be able to regain some willpower. He half cursed Zack for ever teasing him and messing with his emotions, before silently grabbing his Shinra coat.

"Zack…"

The memory of that hand hovering against his crotch returned, and before he knew it, Cloud was loudly uttering the Soldier's name.

"I'm sorry," he whispered, knowing full well that the guy couldn't hear him. "But I really need some space right now."

The tent door was carefully unzipped and Cloud clambered out of it. He was greeted by the harsh cold air, but it was refreshing, it threw him back to reality. No longer could he gaze down at his friend; now the only thought in his mind was the temperature. He quickly turned his gaze away from the tent…

Before halting in his tracks.

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Cloud felt a lump form in his throat, his heart hammering against his chest.

He listened closely for movement again, but failed to hear it the second time.

... Somebody had sighed behind him.

He peeked quickly back at the tent, more foolish than daring to take such a risk. It was impossible to actually peer into it, but the shadow of Zack Fair still rest against the tent. Cloud watched in surprise as the man scratched his scalp, shaking his head as he stared at the empty space. Gazing into the empty space.

"Boy oh boy…" he heard the man sigh.

Cloud couldn't decide whether to cry or scream. He had never felt so betrayed in his life.

It was probably a better thing that he walked off and left, before the actual realization hit him hard.

… Zack Fair had never fallen asleep.

The empty space beside him made his heart sink to the ground. The Soldier wondered what had spurred the guy to get up and leave. He assumed Cloud had been disgusted, appalled by his behavior. He had certainly recoiled after waking up, wrapped around him. Those 'careful' movements had been tense and frightened.

Now that the lust and desire had faded, Zack couldn't believe he had been so selfish.

The wind hissed and screeched outside, but luckily didn't mask the sound of footsteps leaving the tent.

Leaving… thank Gaia. Zack wouldn't want to have to quickly dive back under the cover and pretend like he were asleep.

Cloud had been fooled by his act, right?

The amount of times he had almost cried out whilst 'sleeping' had been ridiculous. Cloud was a fidget, and that fidgeting certainly hadn't gone unnoticed. Zack had been tempted to break the act, politely ask the guy to stop enticing him, and close his eyes once more. It had been even more tempting to open his eyes and see the expression on Cloud's innocent face.

It had felt too good, with the guy across around him, purring in his sleep.

Zack exhaled loudly and threw the covers back around himself. He wondered whether Cloud would be returning that night, or more important, to the mission at all. What would have happened if he hadn't been able to control himself! He had almost slid underneath that zipper and assaulted the guy's length!

This wasn't good. Reminiscing wasn't getting him anywhere. It was just making him all the more worked up.

He peered once more towards the tent opening and listened out for any footsteps. The angry wind was the only thing he could hear, and Zack accepted the fact that Cloud had left. He was all alone, left only with his thoughts and his… complication.

The sound of his zipper echoed across the tent.

It wasn't the right circumstances, and it certainly wasn't respectful to Cloud, but he couldn't stop himself and he couldn't be blamed for his actions. His head was thrown back in a moment of ecstasy and his eyes rolled into the back of his skull. The only sound leaving his mouth was that of pure release, and before he knew it, all traces of guilt were gone.

The only thought of Cloud in his head, was one of pure filth.

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