AN: I'm really happy with all the attention this story is getting! I love you guys...Really though, thank you so much for all your reviews. I'm sorry this chapter is a bit shorter than the rest but I felt if I kept dragging it on, it would take away some of the hilarity and emotions within.

Anyway, here's this chapter's prompt; Zack given by Golden feathers Edward I ended up twisting it a bit though and it doesn't have much to do with Zack other than his parents.

Cloud could barely contain his smirk as he watched Rufus shift uncomfortably under the scrutinizing gaze of one Elizabeth Fair.

He had convinced his lover to come on one of his monthly trips to visit the Fairs. Needless to say, after a lot of drinks and some groping, Rufus was thoroughly convinced that visiting Zack's parents was the best idea ever proposed.

Now, he thought otherwise.

"Who are you again, exactly?" Mrs. Fair asked as she crossed her arms over her chest. Mr. Fair had long since left the room to check on dinner.

"Rufus Shinra, Eliza—"

"That's Mrs. Fair to you! And I didn't ask for your name, I asked who you were." The elder woman interrupted fiercely.

If possible, Cloud's lips curved into a deeper smirk while he munched on a homemade cookie.

Rufus paused, unsure of how to answer. "I am the President of—"

"I know," Mrs. Fair emphasized with narrowed eyes. "Are you daft? Who are you to come here with our Cloud?"

Oh, how Cloud loved that delicately disguised indignant look Rufus wore! Piercing blue tried to meet with deep mako, but to Rufus' dismay, the spiky haired blond was pointedly avoiding his boyfriend's slightly desperate looks.

Rufus internally cursed, his mind trying to figure out a way to get back at Cloud for putting him into this situation. When an idea popped up, a sly smile graced his aristocratic features.

"Ah, I am Cloud's lover, Mrs. Fair."

"How dare you say that so boldly!" Was the quick reply; two honey colored eyes narrowed down into an outright glare at the president.

Not the reaction he was hoping for, nor from the right person.

"I'm sorry?"

"You need to ask our permission first before you make a move on our Cloud! James! Do you hear this man? I cannot believe the balls—"

"Elizabeth, Cloud is old enough to make his own choices." Came an exasperated voice from the kitchen. "You're not even his mother—"

"Don't back talk me, James Fair!" It seemed Mrs. Fair had a knack for cutting people off.

And for being over protective.

No wonder why Zack had to sneak away from home to join Shinra. Cloud mused as he watched the interaction between his lover and self-proclaimed adoptive mother.

"…Then may I ask permission—"

"No." Came the firm reply.

Cloud noted cheerfully how Rufus suddenly gained a twitch in his eyebrow. The trip here was definitely worth it.

AN: Hope you guys enjoyed it! Next chapter is coming up sometime next week. Thank you for the prompts and reviews! Keep them coming ^_~