I do not own any Final Fantasy VII characters or the song "Suteki da ne" but I do own Chi and Edenborough!

Later that evening, Edenborough made reservations at a restaurant so they could discuss the wedding and business. Rufus and Edenborough were mostly talking while Chi stayed quiet and poked at her food. She didn't feel like eating at all. She was still in shock over everything that has happened. She was engaged to a man she didn't even know while the man she cared for was her bodyguard. She heaved a sigh through her nose then felt a hand grasp hers. She looked up to see Rufus was the one holding her hand.

"Chiyoko, what do you think?" Rufus asked softly.

"Huh? About what?" Chi asked a little surprised.

"About the place for the wedding. Where would you like to have it?" Rufus asked.

"Oh... anywhere is fine," Chi replied, "I don't mind..."

"This is your wedding too," Rufus replied stroking her hand lightly, "You have a say in it."

"Anywhere is fine, Rufus," Chi replied.

"We can worry about location later," Edenborough butted in, "You two should think about children immediately as well."

"Children? So soon?" Rufus asked surprised.

"Of course! I would like to have grandchildren to see before I go and can pass my legacy onto," Edenborough replied enthusiastically.

Chi felt sick to her stomach when her father mentioned children. She was being forced into a loveless marriage and also to have children immediately. Chi fell silent again and poked at her food. She then thought back to her night with Reno which made her smile to herself. She looked at another table where the Turks were sitting and having their meal. Chi took noticed of Reno leaning on his hand with a frown on his face, not even touching his food. Chi knew exactly how Reno felt.

Elena and Tseng were in their own little world as they spoke to each other. Rude took a sip of his drink then looked at his partner to see the crestfallen look on his face. He then quirked a brow at the redhead Turk and placed his drink down.

"What's with the face?" Rude asked.

Reno looked at Rude then leaned back in his seat, "It's complicated."

"When you're bugged by something huge, you get like this," Rude said sternly, "Spill it."

Reno looked at Rude and then leaned forward onto his hands, "All right. Remember this morning when I told you about the girl I hung out with last night?"

"Yeah, your dream girl," Rude said taking another bite of his food, "You find out that she's fake?"

"Rude, stop. This is serious," Reno growled as he glared at him.

"All right, all right," Rude said defensively and put up his hands, "What about her?"

Reno placed his hand over his eyes with a sigh, "The girl I was with last night is Chi."

Rude nearly choked on his food then grabbed his napkin and coughed into it. Through his sunglasses he was shocked, "Are you crazy!?"

"How the hell was I supposed to know that she was engaged to the boss!?" Reno growled gripping his hands into fists while glaring at Rude, "She didn't even know that she was going to be engaged either. You saw the look on her face today when her father said she is marrying the boss."

"Reno, you are crazy. You can't have a relationship with her!" Rude hissed lightly.

"I know that! She knows that too but Rude, this is killing me," Reno replied, "I really like her."

Rude shook his head, "Reno, you could lose your job over something like this. What's done is done. She is marrying the boss and you can't do anything about it."

Reno sighed and nodded his head in defeat, "I know... I just have to come to terms with it... but it's difficult."

Rude frowned at Reno with the way he was acting. He had no idea that Chi had such a huge impression on Reno. All the women that Reno has seen never made Reno like this. Rude looked over at Chi to see that she wasn't paying attention to what Rufus or her father were saying. Rude noticed that Chi looked up to look at Reno. Reno's gaze met hers and could see the saddened look in her emerald eyes. Rude knew that feeling all too well.

After dinner was finished, Rufus escorted Edenborough and Chi back to their temporary home. Edenborough said his goodbyes and goodnights to Rufus then headed into the house with Tseng following close behind him. Rufus turned to Chi and looked into her eyes while holding one of her hands in his. He smiled lightly at her as he stroked her hand.

"Goodnight, Chiyoko. I hope that you sleep well," Rufus said.

"Thank you, Rufus," Chi said with a slight smile, "and you can call me Chi."

He smiled more and nodded, "All right, goodnight, Chi."

She blushed a little and looked into his eyes, "Goodnight, Rufus."

Rufus placed a gentle kiss on her forehead then turned his attention to Reno, "Look after her well, Reno."

"Yes, sir," Reno replied straightening up a little.

Rufus looked back at Chi with a smile then headed towards the car where Rude and Elena were waiting. Reno and Chi both watched as Rufus left in the car. Chi looked up at Reno and he looked back down at her. Reno gave her a faint smile making her beam at him as well.

"Come on, I bet you're tired," Reno replied placing his hand lightly on her back to lead her into the house.

"Yeah, a little bit," Chi let out a soft sigh as she walked with Reno up the steps, "It's been stressful today."

"It has..." Reno trailed off, "It still seems so surreal to me."

"Tell me about it," Chi said opening the door and began walking towards her room, "I didn't expect to be engaged today and start planning a wedding so quickly."

"Yeah..." Reno sighed then piped up, "Chi, I just want you to know... Rufus Shinra... he's a good guy. I know that he will treat you right and would never hurt you."

Chi smiled to herself as she gathered her night clothes together and looked at Reno, "I'm very happy to know that. Rufus has been very kind to me today and not pushing me like father is... he takes my thoughts into consideration."

She walked up to Reno and looked into his eyes, "I'm going to change now, Reno, but when I'm finished I have a favor to ask of you."

Reno could feel his face burn with a blush but nodded, "Of course. I'll just be outside your door."

Chi thanked him and watched Reno as he left the room. She began to change into a baby blue nightgown that went down to her knees then braided her red hair. She looked at herself in her vanity with a sigh. She didn't want to come to terms with what was going on. She looked away from the mirror then opened the door to her room and looked to see Reno was sitting on the ground, leaning against the wall. Reno noticed her presence then looked up, his jaw dropping. Chi giggled as he saw his expression.

"Like what you see?" Chi asked through giggles.

Reno stood up with a light blush on his cheeks, "Maybe."

He then felt Chi grasp one of his hands and tugged him into her room. Reno had no idea what she wanted him to do but if it meant spending time with her, he didn't care. Chi led him towards the sliding glass door that led out to her balcony. As soon as they stepped outside, Reno was amazed that they could see over the city and see a ton of stars in the sky.

"Reno... will you look at the stars with me?" Chi asked looking at him.

"Of course, I will," Reno said smiling at her.

He sat down on the wooden balcony and Chi sat in between his legs while setting her back on his chest. Reno leaned back on his hands while looking at each orb twinkling in the sky. Chi had never seen stars this beautiful before where she used to live. Even though Reno was focusing on the stars, he also paid attention to Chi. He was broken out of his thoughts when she spoke up.

"You know... after Rufus and I marry... I still want you to be my bodyguard, Reno," Chi said as she looked back at him, "I know Rufus wouldn't mind."

Reno smiled and moved so he could place his hands on her upper arms, setting his head close to hers, "I would love that. No matter what I want to see you always... even if you are married..."

Chi smiled and nuzzled her head against his chest as she closed her eyes, "No matter how bad things seem... you always calm me down..."

Reno set his head on top of hers as he rubbed her arms with the back of his fingers, "I'm glad... I would do anything just to see a smile on your face."

Chi smiled as she cuddled closer to Reno, her eyes still closed, "I want you... to smile... too... Reno..."

Reno noticed that she had fallen asleep against him. He chuckled to himself and shook his head. What was he going to do with her if she kept falling asleep on him like this every time? He carefully scooped her up bridal style and carried her towards her bed. He carefully placed her on the soft mattress and brought the comforter over her. He placed a soft kiss on her forehead which made Chi smile even though she was still asleep. Reno smiled then brought the chair from the desk to the side of her bed. He sat down while holding her hand in both of his. Reno didn't want to leave her side at all. He was going to stay by her no matter what.