This is what is going on at Shinra while their big scary General and his Second and his cadet are gone.

I don't own FFVII

Pairings: SephxZackxCloud TsengxReno (Eventual TsengxRufusxReno

-o-o-

Reno was so depressed these days. He'd shadow his partner, Rude, all the time, mission or not. Rude welcomed his partner most of the time, but it was sort of scaring him how he wasn't talking as much. When Reno's appetite dropped to an alarming minimum, Rude kindly attached Reno to shadow a SOLDIER he was friendly with and sought out Tseng.

"Hey. Got a minute?" Rude asked, tapping on the open door of the Turk commander.

Tseng glanced up from his papers. He was recieving more work than ever since Sephiroth had taken his cadet and his Second on vacation. Somebody had to do all that work. Tseng only agreed because Sephiroth had mangled Heidegger and, during the meeting, was eyeing Scarlet. Sephiroth also agreed to do most of Tseng's extra work whenever he went on vacation as well.

"Of course," he replied, setting down his pen. As Rude walked in, he noted the way Tseng's eyes went to the door, expecting to see the red head trailing after him.

"Red's not with me right now. He's hanging with a SOLDIER."

Tseng looked at him and motioned for him to close the door. He did so, then took a seat in front of the desk. "Is their any reason for that?"

"I needed to talk to you about him."

"I do hope there isn't anything wrong...?"

"Not until recently. He's almost stopped eating. He was happy, then it started as depression, and now..."

"He's not eating," Tseng finished for him.

"Do you happen to know why he's like this?"

"Yes I do, in fact, know why he's like this. I'm surprised you haven't seen it."

Rude thought, then shook his head. Tseng gave him a rueful smile.

"He's just missing his sister."

Rude didn't know what he meant, but in a moment he remembered. The feminine cadet of Sephiroth. The Turks had jokingly began to refer to them as sisters. They mostly stessed that you couldn't date one without the other liking you.

The cadet must like Tseng then, because Turks had no secrets. And Reno had dragged Tseng into his office by his tie in front of the whole office. They turned on all the machines in the office and played music loudly to drown out the noises coming from the office.

Tseng shuffled the papers around, a look of reminescence on his face. Rude supposed he was remembering what he and Reno had done in this office. It made him want to spray everything with bleach. But they seemed to really love eachother, so the Turks had been quietly approving of this office romance. Ever since the cadet had left, Reno stayed at Rude's side, and this was the first time he had come to see Tseng.

Reno had been away from Tseng for close to one and a half weeks now. now. That must have been hard for the red head.

Rude cleared his throat, effectively catching Tseng's attention. "If you'd like a red haired shadow, I can get you one," he offered.

Tseng smiled appreciately. Rude noted he smiled more when talking of Reno. "I'd like that. If this red head shadow is willing."

"I'm sure he will be."

-o-o-

Rude was walking down a deserted hall. As always, Reno was silently ghosting after him. Rude became aware of Reno getting closer and closer to him as they neared the spot Rude found him in his own vomit.

When they actually passed that spot, Reno tucked himself under Rude's arm firmly. After the silence and depression, he didn't have the heart to turn him away.

"Your fine, Red. Just breathe," Rude muttered to his partner. They continued walking, and Reno distangled himself when they passed a door. Rude led Reno down a hall branching off further down the hall. He opened a door and thrust the unaware red head through, slamming the door behind him.

Reno's first instinct was to turn abruptly and tug at the door handle. The door was locked, so he looked nervously behind him. The meeting room behind him was empty and completely devoid of life. After a few nervous moments, he settled himself on the closest chair. He thought he could trust his partner. And if that was true, he would be back... right?

Reno licked his lips nervously, glancing at the door. To his surprise the door handle shook. There was a sigh and the sound of a keycard swiping. Reno jumped to his feet in alarm. He had heard Rude sigh a million times, but it had never sounded like that.

He looked about for something to use as a weapon, cursing himself for not having his gun on hand. He settled his hand on a paper weight. If it came to it, he could throw it and run quickly past him.

But the man entering the room made Reno release his weapon and run to hug him. "Tseng," he breathed.

"Mmm. Why was the door locked?"

"Huh?

Tseng pulled out of the hug and his eyes searched Reno's face. He saw remains of panic, and he kissed each of his eyelids to reassure the younger Turk. Reno sucked up the love happily.

"Rude came to talk to me about your depression this afternoon. He loves you -as a friend- but he needs a break. So I agreed to take you for a night. Or two. I take it he never explained this to you?"

Reno shook his head, then threw his arms around his boss once again. He enthusiastically kissed Tseng on the mouth. It was dry, but passionate.

When Tseng pulled away, always the one in control, Reno thought dazedly, he smiled warmly at the man in his arms. Reno felt happy again. He missed Cloud terribly, but Tseng was his... What were they anyway?

''Tseng," Reno whispered. "This is... Where do we stand? Are we boyfriends, lovers...?"

"What do you want us to be?" Tseng let the insecurity they both were feeling, show on his face. Reno smiled brightly at the gesture.

"I want to be yours. I want you to be mine. Completely. Always. Is that too much?"

"No. It's a fair trade I think. I get you, and you get me. But I suspect I'm gaining more than you," Tseng teased softly. And he was. Reno would get a dignified Turk, very attentive to him. Reno would get whatever Tseng could give.

But Tseng... Tseng was getting a fiery red head. Overly passionate, wearing his fragile heart on his sleeve. A strange mix of confidence and shyness. Commanding, but submissive. He was a thing of beauty. He was sculpted by horrible tragedies in his past, and now he was the closest anyone could come to perfection.

Reno lightly hit him on the shoulder, then laid his head on that very spot. "I don't care what you think, your incredible."

Tseng smiled and let them rest like that for a few moments. All too soon, he was coaxing that red mane off him so they could leave. "I have an apartment. Kitchens fully stocked, warm beds... I might not be able to cook as well as your sister, but I promise you, you won't go to sleep hungry."

Reno smiled and was led from the room. "Tseng? What do you mean by 'your sister?'"

He laughed a little. How to explain?

-o-o-

The next morning found Reno waking slowly to a warm body next to him. He shifted and stretched out further, pressing closer to Tseng for warmth. His eyes slowly opened to take in the spotless darkened room.

Tseng tucked an arm around Reno's stomach and hauled him closer. Reno turned his head to see Tseng's peaceful face. "Mornin' boss."

"Good morning, Reno," Tseng pulled the blankets around them a little tighter and smiled down at his lover.

Reno grinned back. Of all the times he had woken to a man next to him, this was the best. He wasn't doing it to survive, or because he had to. He and Tseng both were willing participants in their strange little relationship.

It was a wonderfully new concept for him.

After a few more serene moments, Tseng pulled away slightly. "I should start breakfast."

Reno nodded, yawning. He blinked rapidly and looked up and the now-standing Turk. "Walk me to the bathroom first?"

Tseng sat on Reno's side of the bed. "Are you in pain? Was I too rough?"

Reno shook his head and draped himself over the man. "I just want a few more moments of stealing your body warmth," he whispered a bit shyly into Tseng's ear, making the Turk shiver with pleasure.

Tseng carried Reno to his bathroom. He waited outside while he did his business, then came back in to help him into the shower. Tseng climbed in the shower with Reno, who abruptly turned the water to a more heated temperature. Reno ran his fingers through his hair and grabbed Tseng's shampoo, trying and failing to ignore the aroused body behind him.

When Tseng pressed up against him from behind, he gave up any hope of a proper shower and turned to push him roughly to the bottom of the shower. His lips were on Tseng's throat, his hands were roaming anywhere they could get. Tseng radiated smugness.