He was here. Again.

Raine didn't know why, but she felt extremely annoyed when the red-haired man dropped by and talked with Cloud. She wasn't jealous-because there was absolutely nothing to be jealous about-but there was something about the red-head that turned her off.

She stiffened when he looked her way and he grinned, casually waving at her. Raine acknowledged his greeting with a nod and turned her back to him as she grabbed a wet cup from the sink and began to wipe it dry with a towel.

"Hey, pretty~"

Raine jumped and the cup slipped from her hand, crashing into the ground. Raine cursed and stepped carefully around the glass.

"Don't call me that."

"I'm just stating the truth, yo."

Raine rolled her eyes.

As if on cue, Tifa walked into the store with a large bag of groceries in her arms.

"I'm back! Let's-hey! Reno, what are you doing here?"

"Just making casual conversation, yo!"

Tifa sighed and set the groceries on the bar. She planted a hand on her hip and shifted her weight to one leg.

"Where's Cloud? I picked up an order for him."

"He's out delivering a parcel," Raine said.

Tifa turned on her heel and went up the stairs.

Raine turned her attention back to Reno, who was shamelessly staring at her.

"Can I help you?"

"What do you think about Cloud?"

Raine blinked,

"He's quiet."

"Aw, is that it?"

A faint blush appeared on Raine's cheeks but she remained focused.

"What are you implying?"

"Isn't he handsome, yo?"

"Everyone's entitled to their own opinion."

Reno chuckled and leaned to the left, his cheek resting in his hand.

"You're a tough one, ain't ya?"

Raine ignored him and grabbed a small box as she bent down to pick up the large pieces of glass.

The chimes by the door tinkled softly, indicating that someone had come in, and Reno turned to greet the person.

"I'm back," the person called.

Raine winced when she nicked her finger on the edge of a large glass piece. Cloud's voice has surprised her and she was confused why she had reacted in such a way. Cloud's voice never startled her before.

"Welcome back."

Raine looked around for a napkin and she nearly missed the look of concern that flashed through Cloud's eyes.

"Raine, you're hurt."

"It's just a cut, Cloud, it's nothing serious."

Raine gasped when Cloud reached over the counter and took the injured finger into his mouth. Raine blushed furiously when his tongue ran over the cut. Cloud took her finger from his mouth and pressed his lips against it in a kiss.

"There, the bleeding stopped now. You should put a bandaid on it."

"Y-yeah...thanks, Cloud."

Reno watched with interest as Raine scurried up the stairs. He turned towards Cloud, who was blushing slightly.

"Wow, I never knew you were so bold."

Cloud glanced at the stairs.

"It's for our deal."