A/N: So I was told that this is not T and technically K+. After this, I'd really appreciate if you can tell me if this should be made K+. I thought that kissing was T so my reason for the rating :/ Anywho, my exams end next week, I have two more chapters point-planned so if I am done with exam prep before Monday, I'll update faster! Oh, and as always, read, review and enjoy! :)

Chapter 4: It Begins Now

"Cloud! Where are we going?" Tifa shouted over the voice of the traffic around her and the sound of Fenrir's engines keeping her grip on tight around Cloud's waist.

To say that Tifa was shocked about what was happening would be an understatement. She tried to go over the events of the last hour to explain all of this. She remembered wondering aloud about the snacks the Turks had ordered and if they would go to waste to which Cloud had answered her with a brief No they won't and then the next thing she knew was that Cloud was holding her hand and taking her out of the front door. She also registered asking him about the kids which had made him stop. He turned around and nodded, telling her to just pack the snacks meant for the Turks and that he'll handle the kids.

She had turned around to go get the snacks and noticed that he was talking to somebody on the phone. After that he had shouted up the stairs to Denzel to lock the door and stay inside, saying something about leaving for two hours, where he did not mention it. He had also said something about somebody coming and confirming her identity twice before letting her inside. Who this her was she was intetested in knowing. While she was still thinking about the situational baby-sitter, Cloud had taken her hand again and was leading her to Fenrir. He had then handed her a pair of very sleek, smart-looking wayfarers and put his own on.

He had extended his hand to her after sitting on Fenrir and given her a smile, not just a small hint of a smile but an actual, genuine smile. His touch had been gentle surprisingly through all of this even though his actions relayed force of command and impulsiveness. Taking his hand, Tifa had adjusted herself behind Cloud and put on her pair of wayfarers. Still not sure about what to do to keep her equilibrium and debating on holding his waist or putting her hands on his thigh, she decided to just go with the latter and rested them on his thigh.

This had made Cloud reach for her hand and then guide it to his waist. He had turned around and told her that it was alright and to hold on to him around the corners with a smirk. She had nodded her response and looked bewildered as to his actions. Fenrir's engines had roared to life and they were now on their way off to god knows where and why. Cloud had made it to the main boulevard of Edge, hence the traffic, when she had asked where they were going.

"We might be gone for more than a couple of hours, I hope you have some money on you, I forgot to grab my wallet in hurry," shouted Cloud back to Tifa, pointingly ignoring her question as to their destination. He could feel her shaking her head in exasperation at his reply but was not bothered much. He had been planning to tell her a few things for some time and somehow, this seemed the perfect time to him, the day his break ended and he went on to deliveries again.

The feeling of her hands on his waist was something he could get used to he thought. Of course that made him think of that brief moment when she touched his thigh and he felt his monster rise and take control over him. It took all of his willpower to actually resist pulling Tifa to the front and claim her lips. And since he did not want to scare her away with his carnal feelings for now, he settled with just guiding her hand to his waist and telling her to keep her balance that way by holding on tightly to him.

They silently made their way out of Edge. Near a small hill, Cloud stopped Fenrir and unmounted it. "We'll have lunch here and then continue onwards," he told Tifa with a smile and she complied. She noticed that he seemed so relaxed. Taking out the sandwiches and pie, Tifa sat down on the wild grass and motioned for Cloud to join her. He complied with her wishes and sat down next to her, taking her sandwich out of his hands and giving her a playful smirk. She just laughed at him, shook her head and took another sandwich.

They ate in silence each absorbed in their own thoughts, Tifa taking in the surroundings around her wondering what made her companion bring them here and Cloud taking in her beauty and thinking carefully about his words that he'll be saying to her in a few moments. After finishing their meal, Cloud stood up and for the second time in the day, extended his hand towards Tifa to pull her up. She didn't disappoint him for the second time too and got up, rubbing off stray blades of grass off of her clothes. He then led her up the hill all the while holding on to her hand.

"Oh my goodness! This place is beautiful!" Tifa claimed when they reached the top. All around her, was a different sight to behold, each one beautiful in its own way. To one side, she could see the blue of the ocean and directly opposite to that were the outskirts of Edge, barely visible but still there. Then there was the vast expanse of nothing except for wild grass and various flowers on one side and the outline of a medieval city opposite to it, the skyline of Kalm. They were at a sort of intersection of these four different views and the sight was truly amazing.

"Thank you sooo much for bringing me here!" She turned towards Cloud, the wind blowing in her hair and the sun illuminating her from behind giving her a golden aura against the blue sky. She had a huge smile on her face and was making her way to Cloud after taking in the view from all directions.

"I am glad you like it," he replied stretching out both of his hands and taking hold of both of Tifa's arms from near her elbows and bringing her in closer before continuing, "I had been thinking about showing you this place for the past two days now. I noticed it first on our travels but actually visited it during deliveries. This place always reminded me of you. The expanse of water (from the ocean), the earth (supporting the wild grass), the wind on your face and the fire (of the glare of the sun) all represented to me your personality, your fiery spirit yet soft nature and your cheerful disposition, that sweet smile you always had for everyone and especially me," he took a pause then, noticing the change of colour on Tifa's face.

"Cloud, I... ummm."

"Wait, shhh, shhh," Cloud interupted her before she could say anything else, "Tifa, I have been thinking about this and I'd like you to know that after this holiday ends, I'd like to move all of my stuff from the church to your place back and operate the delivery business from there, with you. I'd like to transform the office into a proper work base, not a makeshift one and move back into my room permanently with you and the kids. I saw a glimpse of this family life you had created with me and felt stupid about leaving all that I had and would now want a second chance, a chance to create all of that again with you and the kids. I am sorry about that time and I promise that I will-"

"Oh Cloud, you don't need to apologise and you most certainly don't need to promise anything to me," Tifa interrupted Cloud before he made another promise to keep. He had made enough promises to last anybody for a lifetime. Besides, he had already said a lot for someone who only spoke when no other action could specified as a response. So she put her hands on his cheeks and continued, "I would of course love to have you move in back with us. Even the kids would be overjoyed to hear your decision. Marlene may annoy you but she does love you alright and to Denzel, you are his hero so it would be good for them to have you around too. And it goes without saying that I'd help you with your business once again. It just brings me joy to think that you'll be coming home again. To a family which loves you."

Cloud was overwhelmed to hear her response and leaned down and took hold of her face too bringing it near his and did the only obvious thing. He kissed her and sealed their moment together, his mind barely registering all the things around them, his thoughts focused on just the person in front of him. Tifa wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled against his lips feeling truly happy in a long long time.

A/N II: Thank you for joining Nao and preettygabbysz! Criticism is what makes me update faster!. Nao, What part about my decision left doubt in your mind that I won't publish it? And sorry about Reno being a gentleman, I thought he was quite rude. I'll make him more brash :P