AUTHOR'S NOTE: hey y'all sorry for the wait, I've had ample time on my hands. I just wasn't feeling in the mood for writing for some reason. But I managed haha. This is the last chapter that will be reasonably sweet and sugary, just a small warning. It may seem like a pointless attempt from me, but its significance will be made apparent in due time. Again thank you to all my reviewers! Every review means a lot to me and is my sole reason for writing. I just realised we have the 100 review mark in sight, hopefully we can get it! At present we're in the 70's and I got a few more chapters to go, so let's try and get SC to 100 reviews! By the way, I noticed the summary stinks big time! So if you have a better one for me, please lemme know, PM, add it in your review or whatever! Please I'm begging! Anyways please review

PS: I changed my pen-name, so if u get an update from Carter-Shiraz its still old Zack-305

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"Oh damn!"

Cloud had a massive headache. Maybe last night had been a little too heavy for the blonde man. Fuck! He wasn't even sure what was in his system.

There was so much hair in his mouth right now.

Wait a sec!

His hair wasn't that long? And it was black! What the fuck?

The figure next to him shifted. Whew, it was just Tifa.

Cloud sighed in relief, if it had been any other girl he was screwed. Its not that he feared only for his integrety, he had seen Tifa in action. He was petrified of what she would do to him.

Thankfully the manic creature she became when fighting was safetly stowed away as she cracked an eyelid open and smiled.

"Morning," she said brightly, evidently unaffected by the hangover.

"Good morning sunshine," Cloud replied, fighting to keep his head from hurting.

"Want any breakfast?" She asked.

"That'd be great!" Cloud said, loosening his arm around Tifa. She slid out from under the sheets and began pulling on her clothes. Cloud gazed lovingly at her flawless ivory skin as she dressed herself. Knowing his eyes were on her, her cheeks flushed a beautiful shade of red.

"I'll go and make breakfast," she said with a smile. "Get some clothes when you're up to it," she continued with a smirk, exiting the room wearing only a loose shirt and and her underwear.

Cloud dropped his head back onto the pillow and sighed wearily. He placed his hands on the back of his head, trying to relax. He happened to glance to his left and spotted an angry red mark on his inner elbow.

He frowned, wondering where exactly it had come from. Then it hit him, Mako.

He had been injecting himself a lot more recently, sometimes without even knowing it. Going out constantly with Seph and his gang would do that to you.

Suddenly restless and slightly nauseous, he got out of the bed and pulled some clothing on. He walked to the kitchen where he saw Tifa happily singing to herself as she made breakfast.

"Bitches aint shit and they aint saying nuthin', a hundred motherfuckers can't tell me nuthin', I beez in the trap, b-beez in the trap," she sang as she buttered the toast.

"Charming," Cloud said with a smirk as he sat down.

"Would you rather I go for the high-notes?" Tifa quipped in reply.

"I rather like having my ear-drums working, thanks," Cloud replied. "And I'm sure you're dad wouldn't want to bring in the window repairman."

"Geez, I'm not that bad," Tifa replied.

"Well, you're not that good either," Cloud smirked, earning a pout for his efforts.

"You could always make your own breakfast," Tifa suggested.

"Okay fine," Cloud sighed. "I won't pick on your singing talents, or lack thereof, anymore."

Tifa frowned at the last jibe, but let it go. Mr Lockheart chose that moment to enter. His eyes widened at the sight of his precious daughter and her boyfriend's state of undress. Cloud felt his cheeks redden in embarassment.

"Tifa, what did I tell you about having sex in the house?!" He demanded.

Cloud began sputtering, searching for an explanation, but Mr Lockheart was not yet done.

"If you simply MUST do it in the house, please make sure that you dress properly!"

"I go to the beach wearing less," Tifa said calmly.

"The point is I don't have to see it there now do I?" Mr Lockheart said. "And for god's sake, tell your boyfriend to stop blushing!"

Cloud gulped. Mr Lockheart was weird. He expected an angry outburst, followed by forbidding him from seeing Tifa, or at the very least, a long talk about protection.

Tifa just laughed. "Cool it down Papa, Cloud's expecting you to be angry or something?"

"Why the hell would I be?" Mr Lockheart asked, sitting down and helping himself to some toast. "It's a natural part of growing up. I mean you're still gonna have sex whether I like it or not!"

Cloud was dumbfounded, but he found Mr Lockheart giving him a teasing smile. "Cloud, if you want me to go into an angry tirade and forbid you from ever setting foot here again, I can do it!"

"No, no sir," Cloud answered quickly, nearly choking on his food.

"Oh, Papa," Tifa interupted. "I've been meaning to ask you, a bunch of us are meeting at the park for a barbeque, I'm gonna need the stand."

"Sure, provided I get it back in one piece," Mr Lockheart replied.

"Oh and I'm gonna need your gym clothes," Tifa went on.

"Whatever for?" Mr Lockheart asked, his eyes narrowing suspiciously.

"Well, its pretty damn hot out, and I kinda need to get something suitable for Cloud."

"I don't mind, but why MY clothes?"

"I've been in his closet, believe me I know exactly what I want from yours," Tifa said, batting her eyelashes.

"What's wrong with my clothes?" Cloud protested.

"Nothing at all, seriously," she added, catching his eye. "I'm not that bloody shallow Cloud. I just have an idea for how we're going."

"Is that so?" Cloud asked.

"You'll see," Tifa promised.

XXX

"I hate to say it, but this is actually kinda cool," Cloud was saying as he walked side-by-side with Tifa in the park.

It truly was a beautiful day. The sun was bright, you could count the amount of clouds in the sky and a pleasant breeze swept across the park.

The grass was emerald green with a wonderful scent of spring flowers.

He had to admit the hip-hop look Tifa had gone for suited her well. She was wearing a blank tank top that exposed her stomach with YMCMB written across it in red, with a matching hat. She also wore black tights, with a thin chain across her hips and black and red high-top sneakers. Her hair was loose and she had traded her usual teardrop earings for large hoops.

Cloud himself was wearing a black sleeveless vest, with a hood that matched Tifa's, with the same logo, and a pair of black tracksuit pants that she had insisted he tightened midcalf, exposing most of his legs with a pair of black Tomys.

His only misgiving was when Tifa caught sight of his underarms. It had taken her all but three seconds to pin him onto the kitchen counter and had given him a very thorough, very painfull wax job. His armpits were still stinging slightly.

They walked slowly to an immense tree, where their friends were gathered.

"Hello lovers!" Biggs said happily catching sight of them. "Nice match! Oh Tifa, did you bring the stand?"

Tifa tossed him her car keys. "Take it for a joyride and I'll cut your ears off and barbeque them," she warned.

Biggs tossed his hands up. "Scuze me."

As he sauntered off, Tifa absently swung the digital camera on her wrist. They approached Zack and Aerith who were standing under the tree, conversing animately with Dio and Elena.

Cloud noticed immediately that Aerith had decided to give pink a skip this time around. She was wearing a pretty white and blue sundress with white wedge sandals. She had also forgone her usual ribbon, although she left her hair in a long braid.

"Yo whatsup?" Zack greeted jovially, he was wearing a purple tee with some khaki shorts. "Matched it up nicely I see!"

"That's the plan," Tifa said happily. "I came prepared!" She said to Aerith, swinging the camera.

Aerith looked overjoyed. "Awesome!"

"I still don't see why you had to bring a camera!" Cloud interjected.

"Memories!" Both girls replied.

"Quit while you're ahead Spikey," Zack warned. "Just go with it!"

Cloud shrugged as Biggs appeared with their stand. "Here ya go," he huffed as he set it down.

"Thank you Biggs," Tifa said. "As promised," she continued, handing him a CD from her bag.

"OHHHHH YEAHH! Star Ocean! Tifa where the heck did you get it?"

"Called in a favour," Tifa answered with a shrug.

Biggs ran off happily with his CD, the others looked at Tifa for an explanation.

"I bribed him with it. All he had to do was get the stand out of the car and take any pictures if I asked," she explained.

They simply shrugged and set up the barbeque, everywhere sounds of laughter and music filled the air.

"Picture of you four?" Someone asked.

Tifa immediately dropped what she was doing and tossed the guy her camera.

"Okay, get together now, this is for the yearbook!"

Cloud found himself wedged between Tifa and Zack, and did his best to smile without looking goofy.

"Awesome! Thanks!"

The guy wandered off.

"I want one of you three!" Tifa quipped.

"Nah, Tifa ease up!" Cloud protested. But Tifa was having none of that.

"Come on, Cloud! Be a sport!" She laughed.

"Fine, fine," Cloud complained. But he posed with them.

Many pictures later, the meat came off the grill and the entire park set down to eat. Beers were passed around, Aerith was in heaven.

"I still get a shock whenever I see you drink Aerith," Cloud teased, earning a glare for his efforts.

"Why does everyone think I have a stick up my ass?" Aerith complained.

"I guess it's because you're the calm, responsible, level-headed one baby," Zack replied.

"Hey, uh has anyone seen Tifa?" Aerith asked. The brunette beauty had disapeared.

"Hey everybody," Tifa's voice echoed around the park. She stood at a makeshift DJ booth, a mike in her hand. A DJ stood next to her, she was smiling happily at the crowd. "Great to see everyone turn up here today!"

Cloud laughed. He wasn't surprised that Tifa had neglected to tell him about this. Just because that's how Tifa was.

"Well, we got good food, we have amazing company!" Tifa continued. "All we're missing is some good kickass music. That's where my good friend Johnny comes in!" She said gesturing to the DJ, who raised a thumbs-up in response to the cheers.

"Well I hope everyone has a great time! Lord knows, exams are coming up soon, so let's PARTY! Yo Johnny!"

"What up Tifa?"

"I wanna see you rock this park! Hit it MOTHERFUCKER!" Tifa yelled to applause.

Johnny complied, and the crowd went wild.

It's you and me moving

At the speed of light into eternity yer,

Tonight is the night to join me in the middle of ecstasy.

Feel the melody in the rhythm of the music around you, around you

I'm gonna take you there, I'm gonna take you there

So don't be scared

I'm right here baby

We can go anywhere, go anywhere

But first it's your chance,

Take my hand come with me

[Chorus:]

It's like I've waited my whole life for this one night

It's gonna be me you and the dance floor

'cause we've only got one night

Double your pleasure

Double your fun and dance

Forever (ever, ever)

Forever (ever, ever)

Forever (ever, ever)

Forever girl forever

Forever (ever, ever)

Forever (ever, ever)

Forever (ever, ever)

Forever on the dance floor

As the music blasted, giving Cloud a minor headache. He reclined on the grass, pulling out a cigarette which he lit. He felt Aerith's eyes on him.

"Please don't nag me," he said quickly as she opened her mouth.

"I was just gonna ask how it tastes," Aerith protested as she and Zack sat down next to Zack.

Cloud, sniggered and offered it to her. Zack looked agast, but also curious.

Aerith blushed, but took the cigarette uncertainly. She put it to her lips and took a drag.

"Holy shit! She actually fucking did it!" Zack whispered.

Aerith coughed and tried to hide her watering eyes. "Not for me," she said, trying her best to brush it off."

"Well guys that's a few great party songs. Now this one's for all the lovers out there! Guys: grab your girls. And girls: look into his eyes and let him know you love him. Johnny, if you would?"

"I love you Tifa!" Johnny said, earning him a few chuckles.

"Whatever," Tifa replied with a giggle. "Just play the record dumbass!"

Johnny grinned, then complied, as Tifa handed him her mike and walked off.

"Okay this is for all the lovebirds out there!" Johnny said, beginning the song.

Shorty knows she my baby girl and

Players haters try hard to get her

But she'll be lounging in my cradle tonight, uh-huh

Typically a thug wouldn't say this

But you see your love has got me faded

No girl ever made me feel like you do, ow

Tifa walked over to Cloud. He made to sit up, but Tifa neatly straddled him.

"Sup?" He said, somewhat lamely.

"Nothing much," Tifa replied, giving him a gentle kiss on the lips.

Cloud chuckled. "Interesting choice!"

"I had someone in mind," Tifa replied leaning in once more.

Oh...I'mma be here night after night to

Feel your lovin' arms around me, baby

Baby, baby, baby, you make it all right

No one but you, baby, can make me feel

The way you make me, make me, make me feel, whoa...

Whoa...oh...oh...

Make it last

Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...

Don't our let our love end

Oh...don't you let it end

Make it last forever and ever

Thank God I found you

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: hope y'all enjoyed it! It seems like a filler, but believe me it isn't. I know its weird for Aerith to smoke, but she's just experimenting(haven't we all?). Some sappiness in there as well. Sorry if it ended kinda abruptly, but I couldn't help it! I got a few surprises lined up next, so watch this space! As always please drop a review if you have the time. More reviews mean faster updates! :)