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starrienight : I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm very like Reno in that I'm the one at parties suggesting general debauchery xD My friend often blame me for their hangovers. Not even sorry! Haha

Girls Night

"Alright, who needs a refiiiill?" Karisa sang as she returned from the open plan kitchen area with a pitcher in each hand. Tifa and Elena both clapped their hands as she brought the pitchers over and placed them down on the small table in the middle of the living room. The copper haired girl settled herself on the couch next to Elena. Tifa leaned forward in the little single loveseat she was curled up on and filled her glass with the frozen margarita that Karisa had made.

"Karisa, these are so good! I can't stop drinking them. I'm going to end up drunk at this rate." Tifa laughed as she sat back in the seat, crading her glass in her hands. Elena nodded as she filled her own glass.

"They are. I'm almost grateful for the brain freeze so I can't drink them too quickly." The blonde added as she sipped her drink. The other two girls nodded in unison.

"Now that we have our refreshments, let's get down to business! Elena." Tifa grinned slightly as she cast a sidelong glance at the petite Turk, who lifted her shoulders as she attempted to hide. "How are things with Tseng?"

"They're... they're good." Elena squeaked, hiding behind her drink as her cheeks flushed with colour. Karisa leaned over and nudged her playfully.

"Good as in...?"

"Good as in good. It's a little overwhelming. I wanted to be with him for so long and now I have him and it's everything I wanted it to be and more. I feel like a stupid giddy little girl every time he kisses me or touches me."

"That's no bad thing!"

"It makes me feel inexperienced, like he's silently judging me."

"I doubt Tseng is judging you for anything. He's known you for so long now, he knows who you are as a person. You're being far too hard on yourself, Elena." Karisa said as she placed a hand on Elena's shoulder. Tifa leaned forward slightly, her elbow resting on the arm of the chair.

"Yeah, Elena. He's probably as nervous as you are. Taking the step from colleagues to lovers probably scares the shit out of him too." She offered. Elena looked over at the brunette.

"Do you think so? He never really seems scared of anything but I suppose it's just the way he is."

"Reno reckons Tseng is just good at keeping a straight face when really inside he's screaming for help sometimes. Reno acted out the screaming and flailing of course, I'll leave it your imagination." Tifa laughed. Elena giggled slightly.

"Maybe. It doesn't feel wrong though. Kissing him is like... ugh, is it weird to say dreamy?"

"It's a little weird." Karisa nudged Elena and the three girls laughed.

"Well, I can't think of any other word! I just feel like putty in his hands. He's probably used to strong women and I'm just flailing around muttering nonsense." Elena cringed slightly as she took a drink.

"You are a strong woman! You're just in love and excited. I don't think he's expecting you to take control and throw him around the bedroom or anything. Well, maybe not the first time." Tifa laughed.

"Well, no, although I didn't just lie back and do noth-" Elena caught herself but the words were already out. Tifa and Karisa looked at each other before they looked at Elena who now resembled a tomato with a blonde bob. Both girls made the appropriate 'oooooooo!' noises and Elena picked up a cushion and covered her face.

"Elena! You bad girl, you didn't tell us you guys had slept together already!"

"Urm, yeah. First time was after that night the other week in the bar when-"

"Wait, FIRST time?"

"Oh, gods!"

"Elena!" Tifa and Karisa laughed as Elena screamed into the cushion.

"If you guys keep embarrassing me, I'm leaving!" Elena whined, although they all knew she had no intention of such a thing. All the girls were having a sleepover at Karisa's house since Reno and Rude were out on a mission and Tseng was helping Rufus with some press conferences. Barret was in town and staying with the kids, so Tifa had decided a little girly night would be a nice treat. She had picked up Elena and given her a ride over and now both of them had been drinking so no-one was driving anywhere.

"Sorry, Elena. We'll change the subject, but don't think for a moment we aren't coming back to this later when you've relaxed a little." Tifa smirked slightly as she held up her glass. Elena rolled her eyes although she was smiling, and they all drained their glasses. Tifa stood up to fill them all from one of the pitchers. "So Karisa. How long have you and Rude been together now?"

"Eight months, I think. Around that anyway. It's just flown by." Karisa beamed, lifting her glass as Tifa finished filling it. "He's so sweet. I so glad he ran into me that day."

"Yeah, literally." Elena snorted slightly as she took a drink. "I can't believe he actually fell on top of you. That sounds more like something Reno would do, clumsy so and so that he is."

"I know. I got the fright of my life! I thought another Kalm Fang had joined the fray and I punched him right in the face." Elena burst out laughing as Karisa blushed.

"He can take it. I've thrown some of my best punches at Rude and he's stayed standing. It's actually a little annoying." Tifa mused as she sipped her margarita.

"He's basically solid muscle. Hitting him usually hurts me more than it hurts me." Elena chipped in. Karisa sighed softly.

"Yeah he is. And I am not complaining, let me tell you." Karisa wiggled her eyebrows slightly and the two other girls laughed.

"You keep talking like that and we're gonna start asking for pictures soon!" Tifa laughed. Karisa grinned widely and jumped off the couch, running to the kitchen area. Tifa's mouth fell open. "Oh gods, you haven't."

"I have!" Karisa squealed as she jumped back onto the couch, phone in hand. Elena groaned.

"Oh gods, c'mon guys. I have to work with Rude!"

"It's fine! You're only having a look. Nothing too bad, I promise. Just topless. Aha! Here it is." Karisa held her phone at arm's length and Tifa climbed onto the arm of the couch and leaned right over so she could see. She whistled.

"Well. I knew Rude was strong, but I had no idea he was shredded." Tifa gave Karisa a nudge as the girl beamed proudly. elena was looking at he photo through gaps in her fingers.

"Aw man, sparring is gonna be a nightmare on Monday." She grumbled. Tifa and Karisa laughed.

"Hey, it's tasteful! You can't see any of the really good stuff. He would have killed me."

"See, that's where we differ. Reno's the one who takes inappropriate photos on my phone and leaves them for me to find unexpectedly! I swear, I was trying to show Barret a photo of Marlene doing cartwheels and he nearly saw something he really didn't want to see!" Tifa put her hand on her cheek as she blushed. This time, it was Elena and Karisa who were laughing.

"I have never met anyone so comfortable with being naked in the company of others. I've seen more of Reno than I ever wanted to." Elena cringed slightly. Tifa batted her with a cushion. "Hey! He's like my idiot older brother, not my boyfriend. He's all yours there."

"Well... actually..."

"Oh come on, are you guys still avoiding labels like the plague? It's been a month now, hasn't it?"

"Yeah, but I just don't want to scare him off." Tifa mumbled as she took a long drink. Elena snorted.

"You're hardly going to scare him off. Pretty sure Tseng credits you with being the reason he actually came back to Edge. He's completely smitten with you. Please tell me you know this?"

"I know he cares about me. And I know he's not sleeping with anyone else. I dunno, I just don't want to jinx anything."

"Pfft. Fine. But trust me when I say I've never seen Reno so ga-ga over a girl before. He's an idiot if he isn't telling you how much you mean to him." Elena glanced over at Tifa who had gone bright red. She grinned slightly. "Karisa, you and Rude are official, right?"

"Yeah. Pretty much have been since the start, but he's still private about it. You know how he is, likes to keep his emotions behind closed doors."

"You're one to talk anyway, Elena. You're dating the man with the best poker face I've ever seen!" Tifa chipped in. Elena tossed a cushion at her.

"So we're all dating idiots who don't like talking about their feelings. Brilliant." Elena grinned and the other two girls burst out laughing again.

"I'll drink to that."

"Me too!"

"I'm not exaggerating."

"You must be. That's ridiculous."

"Are you sure it doesn't just feel bigger in the dark?"

"I'll get the photo out if you don't believe me."

"Ew, don't!"

"I wanna see it."

"Alright, but just remember. Bigger than this." Tifa grinned as she fished her phone out of the pocket of her sweatpants, holding up the beer bottle in her hand for size comparison.

"Are you sure he isn't going to go nuts if he finds out you showed me?" Karisa giggled behind her hand.

"Karisa, he would 100% drop trou and show you in person if you said please." Elena added. Tifa laughed wickedly and nodded in agreement. Karisa giggled again and took a drink of her beer. Most of the margarita ingredients had long since ran out and the girls had resorted to drinking the beer Tifa had brought and the remainder of the tequila. The bottle had been full at the beginning of the night but was now two thirds empty. Elena picked the bottle up as Tifa squealed triumphantly and brandished her phone in Karisa's direction. The copper haired girl spat beer out into her lap.

"Oh my gods! That's ridiculous. How do you...? Is that a piercing?!"

"Reno's a big fan of foreplay. And yes it is." Tifa grinned. Karisa practically cackled and Elena simply took a swig out of the tequila bottle before handing it to the other girls.

"At least now I know why he's so cocky. I always thought he was all talk."

"He backs it up well." Tifa popped her phone back into her pocket and drained her beer. She got up off the couch and headed to the fridge. "Who needs another?"

"Me please." Karisa called through as she noticed Elena draining the last of her beer. "One for Elena too."

"I never usually enjoy beer, but this is really nice." Elena said with a small hiccup. Tifa laughed as she handed the girls their drinks and sat back down on the love seat.

"It grows on you. Sometimes cocktails get a bit sickly and I need something to balance it out. Too much sugar makes me feel ill." Tifa explained. The other girls nodded in agreement as they all clinked their bottles together before they drank.

"I feel we should play a drinking game."

"Oh gods, I didn't know you were channeling your inner Reno tonight."

"It was just a suggestion."

"No, this could be fun! Let's play Never Have I Ever." Karisa clapped her hands and bounced slightly on the couch. Tifa rolled her eyes a little with a smile and turned herself on the chair so she was facing the other two girls.

"Alright. Who goes first?"

"Elena, since she suggested a game."

"Aw gods, I have to think of something I've never done? This isn't exactly going to be difficult."

"Yeah, but we have to drink if we have done it, so it'll be fun!"

"Alright. I'll start off easy. I've never slept with a redhead before." Elena grinned. Tifa groaned and took a drink. Karisa shrugged.

"I seem to have a thing for brunettes." She explained with a smiled. "Okay, I'll go. I've never slept with anyone with a genital piercing." Karisa grinned and looked at Tifa. The brunette took a drink.

"I get the feeling you guys are ganging up on me because I didn't want to play. Okay, fine. I've never slept with a Wutaiian before." She smirked. Elena threw her a mock glare and took a drink. This time, Karisa drank too. "Oooo, when?"

"About five years ago. I was living in Kalm and he was travelling. He was insanely hot. That was a good week." Karisa stared off into space dreamily for a moment. Elena laughed.

"There is something about an exotic man." The blonde agreed with a smile. "My turn. Um, I've never worn any... 'Costumes' in bed." Elena cringed a little, her cheeks turning pink. Tifa widened her eyes as she took a big drink.

"Never? Not even special lingerie?" Karisa asked as she also took a drink. Elena ducked her head a little.

"I've only ever slept with two guys. The first first was a little plain and just like one position. And well, I don't know if Tseng would go for stuff like that."

"Oh Elena, there's not a man alive who doesn't love his woman dressed up sexily for him. You don't have to go all out but even some nice matching underwear and some suspenders and stockings. It's not too over the top but he'd love it." Tifa assured her with a grin. Karisa laughed slightly.

"Oh yeah. And it's kinda a turn on to see your guy just stare at you with that look in his eye!"

"You reckon I should?"

"Oh hell yeah! Only if you want to obviously. We can go lingerie shopping next weekend. I could be doing with a new set or two myself." Tifa smiled. Karisa nodded in agreement and Elena smiled shyly.

"Thanks girls. I don't even know where to start. I'd love to make Tseng speechless." Elena giggled. Tifa gave her a wink.

"When we're finished with you, his eyes are gonna pop out of his head."

"And then you have to tell us all about it." Karisa grinned in agreement. "Okay. Urm. I've never kissed a girl. Ooo, Tifa!" Karisa clapped her hands and giggled as Tifa took a drink, her cheeks flushed. Elena stared at her open mouthed.

"It's not that big a deal."

"Who was it?" Elena leaned forward in her seat, grinning widely. "Someone we know?"

"Aeris."

"Oh gods, really?!" Elena slapped her hand over her mouth and Tifa blushed harder. Karisa didn't know who Aeris was but she was just as eager to find out what had happened.

"It was when we were in Costa del Sol. We stayed there for a couple of days to relax a little. Me and Aeris had been drinking on the beach all day and we were also sharing a room. After day in the sun and the sea, we went back to the room early to have a nap before we met the others for food. We had been talking and laughing all day and I made a comment about how it had felt like years since I'd been kissed. She just kinda grabbed me and... Yeah." Tifa finished, squirming slightly. Karisa sat back against the couch and fanned her face with her hand.

"Tifa, that's kinda hot."

"Yeah, Teef. I didn't know Aeris had it in her." Elena grinned a little as she took a drink. "Can you imagine if Cloud had walked in? He would have had a heart attack right there." She added. Tifa burst out laughing, her embarrassment fading.

"Oh gods, he would have. I really miss her sometimes." Tifa sighed softly, a small smile on her face. "She would have loved nights like these."

"I wish I had the chance to meet her. She sounds like fun."

"Are you angling for a girl on girl kiss there, Karisa?" Elena teased. Karisa laughed and raised a hand to her cheek.

"Gods, don't make me blush! I'm just curious. It must feel so different from kissing a guy. They can be so rough sometimes."

"Not Tseng. His lips are so soft." Elena sighed softly. "I'm sure Tifa will oblige you though." She added with a grin. Tifa laughed.

"And make Reno's head explode? That's almost tempting." The three girls all laughed as they imagined the redhead's reaction to Tifa kissing Karisa.

"The tequila is gone."

"What? Noooooo..." Elena whined softly as she lay reclined across Tifa's lap, her legs dangling over the armrest of the chair and her head resting against the other. The brunette laughed softly as she looked down at the female Turk.

"Elena, need I remind you that you almost threw up and whined that you needed to be held until the room stopped spinning?" Tifa shook her head slightly as she gently stroked Elena's forehead. The petite blonde had made a pretty serious dent in the tequila bottle on her own and had fallen on top of Tifa on her way back from the bathroom (where she swears she didn't throw up) and had promptly made herself comfortable. Karisa lay along the couch, staring into the neck of the tequila bottle with one eye closed.

"It's definitely gone. All gone. None left." She pouted before cradling the bottle as if it were a baby. "You were so good to us, tequila. We'll miss you."

"We have beer still though, right?" Elena looked up at Tifa, looking like a child who was worried there was no dessert left. Tifa grinned a little.

"Like you two need any more alcohol! You're both wasted."

"Just 'cause we don't work in a bar and have practice." Elena sniffed, crossing her arms and turning her head away as if she was huffing at Tifa, although she made no move to stop the brunette's hands as they started to gently braid a small section of her hair.

"It could also be the fact that you guys pretty much slammed the last of the tequila between you. I think I had one mouthful."

"Oh no, Tifa! I'm sorry!" Karisa sat bolt upright, the empty bottle falling to the floor. "I can't believe we didn't share it with you. You must be sooo mad."

"I am most definitely not mad, Karisa, don't worry." Tifa laughed softly. Elena had closed her eyes and was kicking her feet slightly as Tifa played with her hair.

"What colour of lingerie should I buy?" Elena suddenly spoke up, opening her eyes and looking over at Karisa who was now lying on her stomach with her head on the armrest of the couch, looking at the other two girls. Karisa shrugged slightly and Elena turned to look up at Tifa. "What do you think, Teef?"

"Hmm. Maybe a light blue? Or there's always the classic black or red. What do you think Tseng will like?"

"I dunno. I had black lace on the first night and he seemed to like that." The blonde tapped her chin thoughtfully, her earlier embarrassment now swept away by a tequila-flavoured wave. "I mean, he pulled it off quick enough. Almost couldn't find it the next morning." Elena giggled slightly, her hand over the mouth. Karisa grinned widely.

"That good, huh? He must have really wanted you if your underwear went flying around the room."

"I blamed the alcohol for making him a little out of sorts. But he was still very passionate the next morning." A small blush had crept up onto Elena's cheeks but she was still talking happily. "He was very... attentive."

"That seems to be a running thing with male Turks. I wonder if it was part of the training." Karisa chuckled slightly. Tifa burst out laughing.

"That would be an interesting training exercise. I can imagine Reno wanting to talk techniques whilst Tseng and Rude just shake their heads at him." Tifa grinned as the other two girls laughed.

"He would definitely be the one wanting to trade notes. No shame, that one!" Elena rolled her eyes slightly. Karisa leaned up off the armrest slightly.

"I wonder if they do though. 'Cause we do, y'know. Do you think they share stuff like that with each other?"

"Reno probably does." Tifa snorted slightly, her cheeks flushing slightly. "I probably have no secrets from Rude thanks to him."

"Actually, Reno hasn't done his usual boasting when it comes to you. I used to walk in on him telling Rude his 'war stories', as he calls them, but I've never heard him talking about you. All my knowledge about your sex life comes from you." Elena grinned up at the brunette. Tifa's cheeks were bright red now.

"He doesn't talk about us? I wonder why. Is he embarrassed?" Tifa cringed slightly. Elena shook her head vigorously, instantly regretting it as the room began to spin again.

"He's not embarrassed. I know whenever he's stayed at yours because he has that ridiculous smirk plastered on his face all day, and if anyone asks why he's so happy he just winks as us." Elena laughed and shook her head again, a lot slower this time. "He doesn't hide that he's had an eventful evening, he just doesn't delve into details. I think he wants to keep what you have special." The blonde finished with a yawn. Tifa attempted to look away to hide her blush and the small smile that had crept onto her face but Karisa just grinned wider and leaned over the armrest towards her.

"Ooooo, Tifa's bluuuushiiiing!" She squealed, pointing at Tifa as Elena grinned widely. "You guys are SO in love it's ridiculous!"

"Ahh, not the L Word just yet!" Tifa hid her hands behind her face, although she was laughing. Elena reached up and grabbed her wrists.

"Don't hide, Tifa! You don't have to be embarrassed in front of us!"

"Yeah, Tifa! Just admit you loooovve him!"

"You guys suck!" Tifa laughed as she grabbed a cushion and playfully whacked Elena with it. The blonde Turk was holding her stomach, laughing loudly. Karisa leaned forward even more and made kissy faces at Tifa and was promptly met with a cushion to the face.

"Hey!" Karisa grinned as she scrambled to her feet and proceeded to squeeze Tifa's cheeks. "No need to resort to violence just because you don't want to admit that you loooooove him!"

"Ugh, you're like a 5 year old!" Tifa wailed as she tried to pull away from Karisa, failing miserably since Elena was still sprawled across her, her body shaking with silent laughter now. That was the scene that was unfolding and was met with a raised eyebrow when the door opened. All three girls froze and turned to look at the tall Wutaiian man that stood at the door, his hand still on the doorknob.

"When you girls said you were having a sleepover and Reno started making lewd comments, I thought he was kidding." A small smile tugged at the man's lips. Tifa and Karisa looked down at Elena who had a ridiculously large grin on her face.

"Tseng! You're here! Urm, he texted me to say he'd got off work early and, well... um... You guys don't hate me, right?" Elena looked up at the other two girls pleadingly. Tifa laughed softly and shook her head.

"Of course not, Elena."

"Yeah, this is actually perfect, because Rude let me know that they finished their mission early too." Karisa grinned widely. Tifa stared at the copper haired girl, blinking a few times.

"He did? Reno didn't message me."

"That's 'cause I wanted to surprise you, babe." A familiar voice drawled from behind Tseng. Tifa's head whirled around to see that all three of the male Turks now stood in the door way. Reno gave her a grin and a wave, his eyes sparkling. "But it's me who's surprised here. 'Lena, you look pretty comfy there."

"Heyyy Reno!" Elena giggled slightly, even as she slowly slid off Tifa's lap onto the floor. Karisa had picked herself up too and was making her way over to Rude. She reached her arms up and wrapped them around his neck before planting a kiss on his lips. The usually stoic bald Turk blushed furiously, causing Reno to burst out laughing. Tseng simply shook his head with a smile and headed over to where Elena was lying on the floor on her back, still giggling somewhat uncontrollably.

"Would you like a hand, Elena?" Tseng raised an eyebrow as he stood over the blonde, his head tilted to the side almost comically. She nodded slightly and squealed as Tseng dropped to a knee and scooped her up in his arms. He looked down at the giggling blonde in his arms before glancing over to Tifa, who was watching him with a smile. "How much did you ladies drink?"

"Urm. Well that tequila bottle was full. And some beer. I lost count." Tifa attempted to count on her fingers but gave up when she ran out of fingers. Reno, who was leaning against the wall at the door, simply laughed.

"And yet you seem still reasonably with it compared to Ms Giggles and Captain Horny. That's my girl." He grinned widely and gave her a wink. Tifa flushed and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with a small smile.

"I guess dating you has it's advantages." She replied. Reno simply laughed again as he pushed off the wall and strode over to the small love seat before perching on the arm rest and looking up at the Turk leader.

"So, boss. What's the plan?"

"Well, I doubt I'll be able to carry Elena the full way back to her apartment. Karisa, do you have a spare room?" Tseng looked over at the still embraced couple by the door. Rude's embarrassment had clearly been overruled by Karisa's rather enthusiastic welcome. Tseng blinked a few times and sighed, turning back to Tifa as Elena snaked her arms around his neck. Tifa laughed and pointed towards the small hallway.

"Karisa has a spare bed set up since we were staying tonight no don't mind you guys taking it. The couch pulls out anyway and I know where the spare bedding is." She smiled. Tseng gave Tifa a small nod of thanks and headed off in the direction of the spare room, Elena whispering not-so-subtly in his ear about alone time. Reno stretched his arms up and pretended to yawn as he let himself slip back on the armrest until he was laid across Tifa's lap. He grinned up at her and she rolled her eyes with a smile.

"So. Had a good night, babe?" Reno let his eyes close halfway as Tifa started to play with his hair, his hands folded on his stomach. Tifa nodded as she gently stroked the stray locks of crimson that surrounded Reno's face.

"Even better now that we got a surprise visit from you guys. I think it was almost bedtime anyway, Elena made a sizeable dent in that tequila bottle. And Karisa..." Tifa trailed off as she watched the copper haired girl lead Rude past them by the hand. Rude's cheeks were pink again as he threw a shrug at Reno who simply laughed and winked at his partner.

"Yeah. You girls and booze, I swear it turns you into sex-mad animals!" Reno laughed again as Tifa playfully hit his leg. "That was not a complaint by the way, lemme make that clear right now." He pointed up at Tifa, his teeth flashing as he grinned at her.

"Uh huh. Sure. I just hope the walls in here have decent soundproofing." Tifa grumbled slightly, glancing at the hallway. Reno folded his arms behind his head and looked up at her.

"Ya know I have no problem distractin' you so ya don't notice any noi-hey!" Reno yelped as he was unceremoniously dumped off Tifa's lap as she stood up. She couldn't help but laugh as he mock glared up at her. Her laugh was cut short as Reno leaned up quickly to grab the backs of her knees, causing her to fall into his lap. She rested her hands on his shoulders and looked down at him as a lazy smile spread across his face.

"Real smooth, Red."

"Thanks. I certainly thought so." Reno purred as he leaned up to kiss her. She made a small noise as he wrapped his arms around her, holding her gently but firmly against him. As he deepened the kiss, he made a small hum of satisfaction, his tongue dancing across hers and the taste of tequila and lime filling his senses. Tifa pressed herself against him and Reno's hand slid down over her ass. She pulled back slightly and drew his bottom lip between her teeth, earning a small groan from him. She opened her eyes slightly as she let him go and saw him looking up at her, a very familiar look dancing in his aquamarine eyes.

"Here in the livingroom? You can't be serious." Tifa mumbled against his lips as he placed a soft kiss at either corner of her mouth. He slid one of his hands along her arm to take hold of the long slender fingers that rested on his shoulders, before bringing her hand to his mouth and kissing it gently.

"Teef, there is not a place on this Planet where I don't want you naked." He grinned against her fingers as he placed a kiss on each knuckle. "And I've been away a few days. Almost forgot how good you taste." Tifa blushed slightly although a small smile spread across her lips.

"You're such a pervert." She giggled softly as he put her hand back on his shoulder before he let his now free hand trail up her thigh to her hip, squeezing her gently. The hand that he been resting on her behind slid up and under her tshirt, his fingers grazing her skin and instantly causing her skin to prickle in a good way. His grin widened as he felt her start to melt against him

"I ain't even fuckin' sorry. Now c'mere, I missed you." He breathed against her lips, barely finishing his sentence before he kissed her. Any of the small resistance she'd felt dissolved as he rolled so that she was beneath him on the floor, his lips devouring hers.

Sorry, Karisa.

"Oh gods. Why." Tifa groaned as her eyes cracked open slowly. She was lying in a very poorly made pull out sofa bed, blankets askew. As soon as she spoke she felt the familiar comfort of long arms wrapped around her waist as she was pulled back against Reno's chest. She sighed softly and let her eyes close again as he trailed kisses along her shoulder. "Sorry, did I wake you?"

"You know me. Light sleeper. Feeling rough, Lockhart?" She could feel him grin against her skin and she shook her head gently against the cushion.

"No, no major hangover. Just a deep sense of shame that I had sex all over my friend's living room. No biggie." She groaned. Reno let out a bark of laughter and shifted them both so she was facing him, her hands tucked up against his chest as he wrapped his arms around her.

"No shame here. Hell, I'd do it again right now." He purred, tracing small circles on the bare skin of her waist beneath the tshirt she had insisted on putting back on before they had fallen asleep. Tifa squirmed slightly.

"You're insatiable, Red. Aren't you exhausted from your mission?" She scolded, though Reno could hear laughter in her voice. He pulled back slightly to look at her.

"Totally knackered. But I always find a little extra stamina for you, Lockhart." He teased. Tifa laughed and shifted up to press her lips against his. She felt Reno press himself against her and her eyes widened in shock when she felt a familiar hardness against her leg.

"Seriously?"

"Hey, it's mornin'. I can't help it." Reno grinned. "Feel free to do something about it, though."

"I don't even want to know." An amused voice cut in. Tifa squeaked slightly as she sat up to see Rude and Karisa appear in the doorway. Karisa looked tired but happy as she shuffled into the kitchen to switch on the coffee machine. Reno rolled onto his back, his arms folded behind his head.

"Perfect timin' as always, partner." He grinned as Tifa hid her face behind her hands, her face flushing furiously. Rude snorted.

"Karisa figured it would be safe to come out by now. I wasn't so sure."

"Ten minutes later and it wouldn't have been."

"Reno!" Tifa squeaked again as she fell back and pulled the blankets over her head. She heard Karisa laugh and then groan from the kitchen

"Ow. No laughing. Head pounding. Coffee necessary." Her slightly scratchy voice grumbled. Tifa pulled the covers back down and nodded.

"Yes. Coffee." She reached over to grab her sweatpants and wriggled them on under the covers before climbing out of bed and joining the copper haired girl and the bald Turk in the kitchen area. Tifa slid into one of the tall stools at the small breakfast bar and folded her arms on the table, resting her chin on top of her forearms. "How did you guys sleep? Wait. No. Don't even." Tifa groaned as she corrected herself. Rude blushed slightly and cleared his throat before pulling out four mugs. Karisa giggled softly and threw Tifa a wink as Reno joined them, clad only in his boxers. Tifa noted with some relief that his morning 'problem' had rectified itself.

"Thank fuck we're off today. I'm goin' home and goin' straight back to bed." Reno scratched his stomach absentmindedly as he yawned widely, pulling himself onto the stool next to Tifa. Rude and Karisa poured out four coffees and the foursome sipped silently at their mugs for a few moments before Karisa piped up.

"Are Elena and Tseng awake yet?"

"Tseng will definitely be awake. Elena, usually yes but right now who knows." Rude shrugged. Reno snorted slightly.

"That little minx has probably kept him up all night." He grinned, his long fingers wrapping around the steaming mug as he yawned again. Rude went to open his mouth when they heard a sound from the hallway. Tseng appeared, looking casual but far from disheveled in his suit trousers and shirt, although he was barefoot and tieless. He nodded thanks to Rude as the bald Turk handed him a fresh mug of coffee.

"Reno, you're surely in no place to make comment on anyone keeping anyone up." He said evenly as he sipped his drink. Tifa dropped her head into her hand as her cheeks filled with colour yet again. Reno shrugged nonchalantly, unaffected.

"What can I say. Tifa just can't keep her hands off me."

"Reno!"

"Oh gods, no loud noises." A slightly shaky voice called from the hallway moments before a very pale Elena appeared, looking the exact opposite of Tseng. Her short blonde hair stuck out at almost gravity defying angles and her pyjama vest top was half tucked into her pyjama bottoms which sat almost haphazardly on her hips. Rude seemingly pulled another mug of coffee from nowhere and laid it on the breakfast bar as Elena slid into the empty stool and promptly hid her head in her arms. Tseng gave her a small sympathetic smile as he leaned back against the work top beside Rude. Karisa walked over to Elena and gently stroked the blonde girl's head.

"Awww, Elena. Is tequila not your friend anymore?"

"Don't even say the name. I can't promise I won't throw up right here." A muffled voice sounded out from within Elena's folded arms. Reno propped his head up with one of his hands and grinned.

"You're such a lightweight, 'Lena. You'd think after all these years of drinkin' wth me and Rude you'd be pro by now."

"I'm never drinking again." Elena wailed as she extended one arm to grip tightly onto her coffee mug. A small chorus of laughter sounded out in the kitchen.

"If I had 10 Gil for every time I've heard that, I'd be rich thanks to Reno alone." Tseng chuckled as he moved beside Elena, rubbing her back sympathetically. Reno hopped up off the stool and strode into the living room just as Elena lifted her head.

"Ew, Reno. Put some clothes on, won't you?" The blonde wrinkled her nose as she took a sip of coffee. Reno flung a middle finger up at her over his shoulder as he picked up his suit trousers and pulled them on.

"Ain't like it's nothing you guys haven't seen already. Well, save for Karisa." Reno shrugged nonchalantly. He was too busy navigating the rest of his clothing to notice both Tifa and Karisa looking at each other wth a slight blush. Rude took note and raised an eyebrow but decided to stay quiet. Tifa finished off the rest of her coffee as Reno sauntered back over to her, his suit jacket held loosely over his shoulder on one hooked finger. She smiled up at him as he slung an arm loosely around her shoulders.

"You want a lift home?" The brunette tilted her head slightly as Reno yawned widely. He clicked his tongue a few times and nodded.

"That'd be awesome, babe. Rude drove me over here and I'm beat. Need sleep. It's sacrilege that I'm even awake at this time in the morning."

"It's 11am. It's not exactly early. We start work earlier than this!" Elena pointed out with a hint of disbelief that Reno considered this time early when she herself was mortified that she'd slept in so late.

"Hey, it's the weekend, Sunday no less. And I'm not out in the field. Therefore I should be asleep or drunk or sleeping off being drunk. I am none of those things." Reno gave the female Turk a lopsided smile before he turned his head back to Tifa. "Besides. I got a few hours with my girl before she has to start work. And I'd rather spend that time without an audience." He winked and Tifa blushed furiously, slapping his arm playfully.

"Reno! Ugh, is nothing sacred to you?" Tifa scolded as she hopped off the stool and went to collect her bag. She didn't see much point in changing if she was only nipping out to her car and then into her apartment. Or Reno's apartment. Either way, sweatpants and a tshirt worked fine. She pulled on her shoes and her baggy hoodie, slinging her bag on her shoulder and putting her hands into her pockets. "Elena, do you need a lift home?"

"I have transport. I can make sure she gets home safely." Tseng gave Tifa a small nod which she returned. Elena looked up at Tseng with a grateful smile.

"Thank you, Tseng. Although I'm tempted to go back to bed for a few hours before I face my own apartment." Elena grumbled as she ran a hand through her hair. Reno chuckled slightly and gave the room a lazy salute as he headed to the door and pulled it open. Tifa bounded over to hug Elena and Karisa goodbye before she headed out the door with a small wave. When the door shut behind them, Elena looked at Karisa with a grin. "You hear that?"

"Yup. 'His girl'. I wish they'd just tell each other how crazy they are about each other!" Karisa giggled slightly. Tseng and Rude simply gave each other a look as Elena hopped off the stool.

"Ugh. I need sleep. I want to be in bed right now so badly." She rubbed her eyes as she grumbled. A small shiver went down her spine as she felt a cool hand rest on the back of her neck and she dropped her hands to see Tseng looking at her with a small smile.

"Why don't I take you back to yours. I can catch up on the paperwork later so I can keep you company for a few hours. Make sure you're going to get out the other side of this hangover in one piece." Tseng offered in a soft voice. Elena felt her cheeks flush with colour slightly as a shy smile spread across her lips.

"That would be...great. Let me go get my stuff." Elena stretched up to place a kiss on the Wutaiian's cheek before she set off towards the bedroom. Tseng gave Rude and Karisa a small smile.

"I'm going to retrieve the rest of my belongings then we will be out of your hair. Karisa, thank you for your hospitality. I hope I wasn't imposing in any way."

"Not at all. You're welcome to stay any time." Karisa beamed. Tseng gave her a small nod before he headed off after Elena. Karisa let out a soft sigh and set her mug down, just as Rude gently took hold of her wrist and pulled her into his arms. He placed a chaste kiss against her lips.

"So... Tifa showed you a photo of Reno, didn't she?" Rude smiled slightly and Karisa flushed with colour.

"Urm. Well..."

"I don't really mind. If you're going to be friends with Reno it's something you're going to see sooner or later. That man had a serious problem with nudity." The man scoffed and Karisa giggled slightly. "One question though... Was she the only one showing photos?" Rude's cheeks tinged with colour slightly as Karisa reached up to wrap her arms around his neck. She leaned up on her tiptoes to whisper into his ear.

"Maybe I was showing off a little too."

"Oh gods-" Rude started to groan as Karisa cut him off with a lingering kiss. When she pulled back, Rude sighed softly.

"Maybe looking at that photo of you is what put me in that mood last night though." She purred. Rude's arms tightened around her waist and a small smirked quirked at the corner of his mouth.

"Well. Maybe I'll have to let you take some more when our guests leave."

"Sweet bed, how I've missed you." Reno sighed with happiness as he shed the last of his clothing and fell onto his bed face first. Tifa laughed as he wriggled under the duvet curled himself around a pillow, his face a picture of contentment. She leaned against the doorframe and watched him as he rolled around in bed, nuzzling his face into the pillow. Obviously wherever he and Rude had been for a few days hadn't had very comfortable sleeping arrangements. She raised an eyebrow with a small smile as Reno stopped squirming and flung the covers back, putting the space beside him.

"You look happy enough just enjoying your bed." She teased. Reno sat up, the covers falling around his waist as he stretched his hands towards her, making grabby motions with his hands.

"Then think how happy I'll be if you join me." He grinned. Tifa laughed and walked over to the end of the bed. She yelled slightly as Reno lunged forward and grabbed her hand before yanking her into bed with him. She was laughing almost breathlessly as he rolled them both up in the covers, his head tucked under hers as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Geez, I was getting in!" She laughed as the redhead pulled his head back to look up at her. He stuck his tongue out at her.

"Not quick enough. I only get you for a few hours before you have to go to work. Every second counts." Reno said matter of factly as he nestled his head under hers, a soft sigh leaving his mouth as Tifa wrapped her arms loosely around his shoulders. They settled against the pillows, their legs tangled together. Tifa slid one hand up his neck and started to run her fingers through his hair, earning a contended hum from Reno as she felt him relax completely in her arms.

"Reno?"

"Hmm?" The redhead shifted slightly although his eyes had drifted shut now and his skin prickled with the sensation of Tifa's fingertips on his scalp.

"This is... I mean, I don't wanna ruin anything or rush anything..." Tifa spoke quietly and Reno could feel her heart beating a little faster against his cheek. He opened one eye although he kept his head against her chest. "We.. Uh. We're exclusive, right?"

"Exclusive as in...?" Reno knew what she was asking but he was in the mood to tease her a little. He could just imagine the blush on her cheeks.

"Well. I know Rude and Karisa have... And I'm not comparing. But, well..."

"Teef, I'm not sleepin' with anyone else. Nor do I wanna."

"Oh." Despite the short answer, Reno could head the relief in her voice.

"I mean fuck, where would I find the time? You're so sexually demandin' you test even my amazin' stamina." Reno grinned as he heard her cry out in protest and he burst out laughing she pulled back to look at him in disbelief. He was still laughing as he rolled so that she was on top of him, his arms still firmly around her waist as she part-straddled him.

"Ugh. You're so mean! Why do I even try to have these conversations with you." Tifa sniffed in mock annoyance, although her brown eyes sparkled as she looked down at him, the crimson flecks dancing. Reno gave her a lopsided smile as he brought one hand up to cup her cheek.

"Listen. We both don't have a great track record wth relationships. And I think it's kinda obvious that I'm enjoyin' whatever the fuck this is and don't wanna fuck it up. But if you need ta hear it, I'm all yours right now. And I'd like to think you're all mine too." Reno purred softly as Tifa dropped her forehead to rest against his.

"I don't need to hear it. I just kinda wanted to. I guess I'm still in disbelief a little." She mumbled as she turned her head a little. Reno pulled her head back before she had a chance and pressed a soft kiss against each corner of her mouth before he brushed his lips against hers.

"Me too. You know I suck at this stuff. And hell, if I wasn't so tired to the point where my game would actually suffer, I show you rather than tell you." He grinned as he felt Tifa laugh softly, her lips still close to his as her eyes closed. "But right now I kinda just wanna curl up with you and sleep. I know I'm losin' man points by the minute..." He trailed off as Tifa pressed a soft kiss against his lips.

"No. That sounds perfect." Tifa smiled as she pulled back and shifted to lie beside him, straightening out the covers slightly before she wriggled out of her clothing until she was just wearing panties. Reno groaned softly as she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him towards her, pressing herself against him.

"Well, fuck, you've just gone and made it difficult to wanna just sleep." He teased, though Tifa could hear how tired he was. He draped an arm across her waist as he lay in his side, his eyes closing as his head settled on the pillow. Tifa curled her hands up against his chest and sighed contentedly as she hooked a leg between his.

"Later. Sleep now. Then I might wake you up with something special before I go to work." She practically whispered. A sleepy grin spread across Reno's face as he squeezed her gently.

"I'll hold you to that now."

AN : Girls night, woop woop! Who doesn't love a get together with their friends with a few cocktails and some gossip? I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, it's probably the longest I've ever written xD