Bokura: Okay. So I know I haven't updated in what seems like forever, but my computer crashed and well, my laptop sucks 'cuz when I write a lot it just erases a few lines. Yup. So now I am on the school computer because we have a sub so I get to do whatever for an hour…well about half an hour for now. So yea. I apologize for not updating like I did Fallen. My brain just goes all bleh when I actually try to sit and write. But I got D'espairsray playing (can't wait to see them 3) And I am ready to go! Oh I do not own Final Fantasy whatsoever…though maybe I will create one,hehheh…first FF that has two guys getting together I could see it now lol, and yes this story is still dedicated to the wonderful CrimsonVixen. So enjoy…I hop you do!


Then And Now

Reno's POV

When I reached Healin, I rushed to see Rufus. I got this feeling in the pit of my stomach that he was pissed off. It was either my psychic abilities or maybe it's because Elena stood there giving me an angry, but a sympathetic look. Tseng…well he just turned his back on me and my partner was unreadable with his glasses on. I took a deep breath before walking towards my death. Sarcastically speaking…I hoped.

"So now you decide to show…"

Uh-oh the I'm not going to waste my time looking at you so I'll let you talk to my back speech.

"Uh…Yeah…Sorry boss."

"sigh…Reno, Rude and Elena have been telling me you have been having troubles sleeping."

"I don't know what they are talking about. I sleep like a rock. Elena just has hallucinations ya know?"

I watched as he turned around, a death glare in his eyes, and I couldn't stop the oncoming gulp.

"Reno, do not lie to me." He took a deep breath to relax himself. "You are to take a two week break. When you get back I expect you to be in top shape."

"What?! But I don't need it! I'm in—"

"RENO! You are to follow my orders! Now. I order you to take two weeks off, you hear me?"

"…..yes sir."

I turned my back and quickly left the room, slamming the door behind me. I kept walking and left headquarters, not saying a word to any of my co-workers. I stomped off into the afternoon, no idea where I was going.

A few hours later I found myself kicking at some random rock and not knowing where I kicked it. Oh well, if it hits somebody...then screw it. as you can tell I was pissed as all hell and I couldn't calm down. How could I? The Turk life is all I have and just like that for two weeks it was pulled right from under my nose. Why? All because of a damn chocobo head named Cloud. I'm telling you, next time I come across him I'm going to murder him or something! I let out a huff as some idiot decided to walk right into my shoulder and as the kind man I was i was waiting on an apology , but since I didn't get one I turned my head up to face the man.

"YOU!" I pointed an accusing finger at the one and only savior of the world.

He gave me a questioning stare and continued on his way.

"Oh no you don't! All because of your damn ass, I've been put off for two weeks!"

I watched as he turned back around to face me. "What could I have done Reno..."

Oh shit ...that's right , he doesn't know...heh silly me.Damn now how am I going to get out of this one? I felt a few swet drops drip down my cheek as he got closer, staring at me head on. "...well?" He put his hands on those luscious hips and I couldn't help but lick my lips. Shit...not the right moment to have these thoughts!

"You can't get me Denzel!" I heard the little pipsqueek running away from the other one and push me out of the way, and what do you know,lips connected and two very shocked people stopped and felt like earth itself froze in time...or was that just me? I felt Cloud quickly react and leave, his back facing me as he approached his Fenrir and drove off. Well...shit...I kicked the evil rock that sat in front of me again...damn rock.

In the lifestream

"Haha! You go Marlene!'

"Zack...wasn't that a little soon?"

"Hey don't blame me Aeris. Marlene's the one that knocked into red. It just happened to be at the right moment."

She crossed her arms,"Uh huh, fine if that's how you want to be...you get nothing from me until you fix this."

"Wha-Bu-Aeris!"

In the church

Cloud sat touching his lips for the thirtieth time since he got there. He couldn't help but feel a happiness approach from inside of him as he thought about what happened. but along with that feeling came guilt and confusion. he never once felt this way for the red-head had he? And what about Zack? How could he ever go with someone again after him? It wouldn't be right...would it?

"How'd you enjoy that kiss there Cloud?"

Cloud's body tensed as he heard the voice of his previous lover. Quickly he turned around to see the dark haired man, arms crossed, and his body leaning against the door like the time he waved Cloud off after he came back from the lifestream.

"...Zack..."

"Haha, was it as good as Red always says he is?"

Cloud's mako filled eyes watched the man strut his way towards Cloud, a smile on his face.

"Speechless huh? Damn he must be good then!"

"Zack..."

Zack finally looked at the eyes of his ex and saw the guilt that lie beneath its corridors.

"Hey man...why you got that face for huh? You aren't feeling bad about it are ya? Geez Cloud, you gotta move on bud."

"But..."

"No buts...its time you live for yourself..." He paused as he strained his ears. "Hey, gotta go, Reno's on his way and he'll flip if he sees me here.Later."

'But can I really live for myself?'


Bokura:So yea finally updated! Review please and hopefully i won't take so long next time!