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Here it goes the third chapter of "Can't help falling in love with you". Chapter 3: State of confusion.

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(REVISED)

Chapter 3: State of confusion

As Zack leaves the room, Tifa quickly jumped off from Cloud's arm and let go a deep sigh.

"That was close." Tifa said in relief.

"Anyway, if it's not for you Cloud, I'll be dead by now," Tifa playfully said to Cloud with a smile. Cloud just stared at her intently that made Tifa look away.

"Uhmm, Cloud… look, I'm sorry. I just couldn't face him right now, you know? Right after we kissed, I-I mean what happened between us I just can't-"

"Stop" Cloud commanded. "Enough of the explanations, you accidentally kissed and all, then you cannot face him because you don't know what to do or what to tell him and so you acted sick to escape. And that you didn't mean it. I know it already, so enough of it." Cloud said seriously, as he looked down.

"Cloud, are you mad at me?" Tifa interrupted. Cloud stopped and shook his head. "No" he said.

"Are you mad because of what I've done?"

"No."

"If you're not mad at me or because of what I've done, what else could be the reason why you are acting like you are?"

"I don't know. I'm sorry." Cloud explained and opened the door.

"Then are you mad because Zack and I kissed?" Tifa said stressing the word 'kissed'.

That caught Cloud off guard. Cloud quickly opened the door and headed outside the room but before he could completely leave, Tifa grabbed his arm.

"Tell me, why change of mood in just a snap? Are you really mad because of that?" Tifa begged.

Cloud finally faced Tifa. He almost hug Tifa when he saw her sad eyes. He wanted to comfort her but he fought the urge to do so. So before he could do it, he quickly grasps the words he could find and say it to Tifa.

"No, why would I. Just, don't do the lying thing again. It's bad." and then left the room leaving Tifa on that state. I'm really selfish.Tifa thought.

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Cloud remained on the front of his room's door while still holding the doorknob. He wanted to come and tell Tifa that he is not mad at her or to what she have done especially not because Tifa and Zack kissed. No, why would I? he remembered saying to Tifa. Yeah, why would he?

He's not angry or anything but he suddenly feels sick of recalling what happened between Tifa and Zack earlier. Whenever he remembers that moment, he feels again the hurt on his chest exactly like what he felt that exact moment earlier. He can't control that feeling. Something's wrong with me.Cloud thought. What is happening to me? Is it just my protective instinct as her brother, yeah, especially now that it's the first time I see her with someone and then they're already kissing.Cloud concluded.

"Arghh, my head aches. I hate this." Cloud whispered to himself. "Yeah, maybe I'm just not used to it. It's my protective instinct" Cloud convinced himself.

As he was about to go down, he noticed Zack walking towards his direction so he just waited for him.

"Hey Zack." Cloud greeted. "You need something?" Cloud added.

"Yes, we are going to talk, amnesia?" Zack joked.

"Ah, yes. Sorry."

"I'm sorry for what happened lately." Zack said in an apologetic tone.

Cloud acted as if he didn't know what really happenedbetween Tifa and Zack. Cloud knotted his forehead.

"Hmm, you didn't know so I guess Tifa didn't tell you." Zack said smiling shyly while scratching the back of his head.

"Yeah, I guess so."

"Well Cloud, don't punch me, okay?" Zack said.

"I'm not sure." Cloud said as he crossed his arms.

"Whoa!" Zack said as he backed out. "You're really tough, eh?"

"Very. Especially when it comes to Tifa, so, what happened?" Cloud said stressing the word 'happened'.

"I-I, ah, accidentally kissed your sister." Zack said hesitantly. Because Cloud already knew about it, he did not even budge to react. He just remained looking at Zack.

"You don't seem to be shocked at all." Zack said. "If Tifa didn't told you, how did you know?" he added.

"In the most convincing way, Zack" Cloud paused. "I witnessed it." Cloud said as a teasing smile starts to form in the side of his lips. "You're really fast, aren't you?" Cloud added.

"It's just an accident." Zack said stressing the word 'accident'.

"Accident or not, it's the same." Cloud said as he walks pass Zack.

Zack followed him. "Hey it's different!"

"Believe what you want." Cloud said as he raised his hand disregarding what Zack said but then Cloud faced Zack with a serious look. "It's still the same. Accident or not, you and Tifa still kissed." Cloud said.

"It's my younger sister that you kissed. She's no ordinary woman. She's special for me. So as her older brother don't do it again."

"I know that she's no ordinary woman that's why I apologize for it even if it is accident, Cloud." Zack informed. "And if you're thinking that I might treat her the way I treat other ladies, don't worry. I won't." Zack added.

"Good that you know. That's what I'm going to tell you." Cloud said. "By the way, Tifa don't know how to face you so don't make it hard for her, okay?" Cloud requested.

"I know. And hey, that's where I'm good right? Acting as if nothing happened?" Zack said playfully.

Cloud smiled. "You're always doing it to your ladies, right? So I guess you're expert to that." Cloud hissed as he walks away.

"Are you insulting me or what?" Zack asked.

"What do you think, playboy?" Cloud teased.

"I really am going to punch you, Cloud." Zack teasingly said.

"You dare try." Cloud said proudly and started to run downstairs. Zack chased him while both of them are laughing. Yeah, maybe I am just shocked. Cloud thought.

"You two, how's Tifa?" Aerith asked as she sees Zack chasing Cloud. Cloud stopped and was about to speak when Zack punch Cloud's shoulder. "Aw!" Cloud exclaimed while trying to hold back his laugh. Zack laughed in victory.

"Someone is here." Aerith informed as she crossed her arms.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Tifa's okay now." Cloud said as he walked towards the kitchen.

"I'm sorry if we have to end this early. Maybe some time again." Cloud said apologetically as he clean the table. "By the way, thank you for coming, Zack and Aerith." He added and smiled.

"It's okay, Cloud. Anyway, it is nice meeting you. I hope we can become friends, too." Aerith said as she offers her hand to Cloud. Cloud gladly accepted Aerith's hand.

"I hope to know you better, too."

Zack walked towards Cloud and whispered. "Nice one, Cloud." Zack said teasingly.

"Ha-ha." He answered. "Funny."

"Hey, what are you two talking about?" Aerith asked playfully.

"Cloud sai-"

"He said he needs to go." Cloud said cutting off Zack's words.

"Is that really it?" Aerith asked looking unconvinced by Cloud's reason.

"Y-yeah, right Zack?" Cloud asked but no Zack answered. "Zack?"

"Bye, Cloud!" Zack waved a goodbye as he run towards the door.

"That man! Prepare yourself tomorrow, Zack!" Cloud shouted as he laughed.

"I'll go now, too. Bye, Cloud!" Aerith said trying to hold back her laughter as she waves goodbye and headed towards the door.

"Bye, take care!" Cloud said. I guess everything seems to be back to what it was.

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Uhmm.. well I guess that's it He-he. I know it's a bit short but the next chapter would be long I guess Hope you liked it!

Sorry if it's not that good.

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