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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 7, 2010 14:58:09 GMT -5
Just another day? No. This was the day that Cloud had spent all day in the jewelry store. Just trying to find the right ring for Tifa. He had been gone mostly all day. He had turned his phone off just be cause he did not want Tifa to find out what he was doing. When Cloud finally found the perfect ring and size he paid for it and left the jewelry store. It was strange though. A lot people were actually nicer now.....Was it because they knew the end was coming...? And was trying to make amends to those they have not yet been able to do so with? Cloud did not know. But it bothered him little. He was enjoying this day. A time to be alone for a while never hurt. Ever since he's been with Tifa. He's felt a lot better about himself. True he still pretty fought his enemies pretty much the same way....But he was more open hearted as well...
Cloud could not understand why he had kept all these feelings inside about her. She felt the same way about him....Love was strange like that. Some thing he would never question. As he entered the bar he noticed that the afternoon coffee was made. He smiled and placed his package in his pocket. Just in case Tifa came down stairs...And walked over and grabbed a cup and poured him some coffee...He smiled as he smelled the strong aroma. It even tasted good. Man Tifa sure did know how to make a great pot of coffee. He was trying to think of a way of surprising her with this proposal....Should it be a quiet dinner for two on this roof top...? Or some thing more romantic....Any way he was sure to think of something.....He was totally devoted to Tifa now. And no one not even his worst enemy could destroy that wonderful feeling he had for her.
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 7, 2010 17:08:58 GMT -5
Just another day of work thats what it was to Tifa, taking care of the bar, cleaning and serving the costumers that walked in. To her surprise however, not many costumers came and they all left early. Usually that place was packed with people and Tifa struggled to get them all to leave when it was time to close. 'Why was today different?' This was something she didn't understand but again didn't question.
She decided to close early and start cleaning the bar so later when Cloud came back she could spend some time with him, but first she prepared some coffee for Cloud. He left before she woke up and didn't answer his phone when she called. It did worry her a little but she managed to convince herself that he was busy with his deliveries and would call once he was done.
Once she was finished from the bar, Tifa climbed up the stairs and starting cleaning the rooms. She was almost done when she heard the door open and footsteps echoed from down stairs. Tifa didn't expect Cloud home so soon only thought that it was probably another costumes and walked down to find him sitting there in his usual spot drinking coffee. "Your back so soon...." She said smiling as she walked closer to where he was.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 7, 2010 18:33:29 GMT -5
"Your back so soon...." Cloud smiled as he heard that voice that sounded like an angel...And turned around....He walked up to after placing his coffee cup down and grabbed her by the waist line....For once he knew this was not a dream....It was real....
"Well, I got every thing done early today. Thought I'd just come on home." He kissed her cheek....Cloud smiled as he hugged her close. It felt so right to have her in his arms. He just knew today would be a good day. And that he was going to surprise her....With an amazing gift...But not right now. It was not the right time to do such a thing...
Also in the last few days...Cloud had gotten a little more physical with her. But he respected her boundaries. And stayed clear of them. Just then, he leaned her against the wall....And leaned his head down and gave her a soft kiss....As his hands rested gently on her waist....
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 7, 2010 20:18:35 GMT -5
"I am glad your back early." Tifa decided to leave out the part about her being worried. There was no need tell him, now that he was back it didn't matter anymore. "Looks like we both finished work early for today."
She said with a smile as he wrapped his arms around her waist. It always felt so right to be with him like that. His touch always soothed her and calmed her down from all her worries, his kiss somehow relieved her. She forgot about everything and only focused on them.
As he kissed her cheek, Tifa blushed again. It was always so easy for him to do that. She knew he wanted more from her but he didn't ask after that day. Probably was waiting till she was ready and that she wound tell him when it was time. Still Tifa didn't stop him from doing a few things that they both enjoyed. She closed her eyes as their lips met and only enjoys that kiss before letting her arms lift to to wrap around his neck.
Tilting her head after the kiss her lips formed a smile of both happiness and satisfaction. She got what she always wanted and having him there was more than enough to give her the strength she needed if ever she had to face Sephiroth again, but this time she won't be as foolish as before and charge in without a plan. "Looks like your in a good mood today...." She teased letting one hand lift up to play with his spiky hair as she gazed into those mako blue eyes she loved so much.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 7, 2010 21:18:57 GMT -5
"I am glad your back early." "Looks like we both finished work early for today." "Looks like your in a good mood today...." Cloud could not help but smile as she said that to him and kissed her neck again....."MMMMMM...I'm exhausted...Work was hell....But...I have just enough energy to make you feel good right now...." He played with her hair as he continued on kissing her....And ran his hand up to her stomach....He was simply making out with out with clothes on....This is as far as she would let him go for now....So he was enjoying it....
Cloud loved it when he was making her happy like right now. No worries clouded her mind when ever he was doing this....He smiled again....It was amazing to, to see him open up this much to her like this....Never in his wildest dreams did he ever think this would truly become real....He was happy....For once...
"I still can't believe you are mine....Even after all I've done....You are still here in my arms...."
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 7, 2010 22:20:19 GMT -5
"Maybe you should get some rest first to regain your energy, or I could make your favorite meal would that help?" Tifa asked smiling as she still glanced deep into those mako eyes. She smiled brighter than ever when he was around. This wasn't the same Cloud she knew however, they have only been a couple for a few months now and he was already opening up to her and letting her in. Tifa was amazed at how much he has changed in just one month. "So how was your day something good happened right or you wouldn't be this happy?"
she still played with his spiky hair while her other hand still rested around his neck. Listening to his words she could only beam with happiness. "Still thinking about the past Cloud...... what happened to all that dilly dally shilly shally we talked about before?" She teased with a chuckle. It was only fair since he teased her when she blushed so she had to find something to tease him with.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 7, 2010 23:16:28 GMT -5
"Maybe you should get some rest first to regain your energy, or I could make your favorite meal would that help?" He smiled as he caught her gazing into his eyes again...And even her smile....Man she was beautiful....Still holding her by her waist line he returned his eyes to her beautiful brown ones......"Yeah...That would be nice...."
"So how was your day something good happened right or you wouldn't be this happy?" "Hmmmm.....Maybe. All i can say is my day....Was great...Nothing but great....How was your day darling?" He asked...As he led her to the bar...
"Still thinking about the past Cloud...... what happened to all that dilly dally shilly shally we talked about before?" "Wow...I guess so...Am I that bad? Or is it because you think I am?" He teased again as he gave her a quick kiss on the lips...."My favorite meal huh? Well, have I ever told you what it was before? I don't recall letting you know...."
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 7, 2010 23:33:25 GMT -5
"I thought you would like that." Tifa added with another broad smile as she brushed her hair away from her eyes and tucked it behind one ear. "My day..... its the same as always here. Taking care of the bar and the costumers that come in, but everyone left early today so I decided to close the place and finish my cleaning early so later I could rest." She explained walking behind the counter as she pulled out a plate before turning to look at Cloud.
She chuckled again at his words so now he was teasing her. " Maybe.... maybe not....." Now that she thought back She didn't really know what Cloud's favorite meal was. He always ate whatever she cooked without any complains. "No I don't know..... but how am I going to make it if you don't tell me?"
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 7, 2010 23:43:28 GMT -5
"I thought you would like that." "My day..... its the same as always here. Taking care of the bar and the costumers that come in, but everyone left early today so I decided to close the place and finish my cleaning early so later I could rest." He turned his full attention on her as she explained how her day was....And just smiled...She was always a hard working girl...Hell she was a country girl...She grew up doing things for her family...Cloud knew that...He was the boy next door.....
" Maybe.... maybe not....." "No I don't know..... but how am I going to make it if you don't tell me?" Cloud stretched his arms out on the counter top....He was tired...But if he wanted to marry the girl of his dreams, he needed the money...."OK....I'll tell you...It's pizza....With sausage and pepperoni....And topped with just about any kind of cheese....My...mother made it often...." He smiled at the memory of his mother....She was there for him when Tifa couldn't be....He really missed her....But at least he knew she was resting peacefully now..."Damn Tifa you're right....I just remembered my mother...But that's a good thing...Isn't it?"
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 7, 2010 23:54:04 GMT -5
"Hmm Pizza....." This would be the first time she would try to make it. She just hopped it turns out as good as Cloud liked. "Alright I will give it a try...." She said pulling out all the ingredients she needed and placed them all out in front of her.
She listened to Cloud as he talked and prepared the food. She remembered her own mother once teaching her how to do it. That was the last thing she did before she died and thats why Tifa never tried making it before.
"Yeah see you do hold on to the past" Another chuckle escaped her lips she let it fade before returning to smile. "But some memories are good to keep." She added nodding at his question. Even she kept the memory of her parents alive in her heart and had a picture frame of both of them in her room.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 8, 2010 0:18:40 GMT -5
"Hmm Pizza....." "Alright I will give it a try...." "Yeah see you do hold on to the past" "But some memories are good to keep."
Cloud watched her eyes...He knew that was a sore subject to bring up about his mother...For he knew what it would do to her own memories....And reached across the table...and grabbed her hand in his...."Hey....I'm sorry...I didn't mean to...." He said with a lot of remorse now...He knew it was hard for her to think about her own mother....
Later though...
Cloud finished his fourth slice of pizza...And wiped his mouth clean. He looked very satisfied with the meal she made......"That was delicious...."
And after a while....He and Tifa walked up to the second floor....And he walked into his bed room....He was so tired that he fell on his bed not even taking his boots off....Cloud had not forgot about the ring.....But it fell out of his pocket....And at Tifa's feet....Cloud sat up....This was not suppose to happen so soon....He just waited for her to pick the box up....And see the ring inside....
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 8, 2010 0:34:47 GMT -5
"No its fine Cloud.... don't worry about it." Tifa assured him shaking her head with a smile. She finished the pizza finally before placing it in the oven and waited till it was done. About a few minutes later she took it out and set it on the counter. "Well here is your pizza hope you like it." She sat there as she watched him eat. Wow he managed to finish four slices. "You were really hungry weren't you?" She smiled glad that he liked it.
Tifa helped Cloud up the stairs to his room. He was exhausted she could tell from just looking at him, and she managed to convince him to get some rest. "Whats this?" she asked looking at the box that fell out of his pocket and piked it up. "Hm...?" She glanced at Cloud who remained silent so she opened the box herself to see the ring and gasped in surprise. "Cloud....?" Was this what she thought it was she didn't know and looked into his eyes as she tried to search for an answer.
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 8, 2010 0:54:16 GMT -5
"No its fine Cloud.... don't worry about it." "Well here is your pizza hope you like it." "You were really hungry weren't you?"
"Hm...?" "Whats this?" "Cloud....?" "Uh...I was waiting for the right time to give it to you....Not like this...." Cloud was a bit embarrassed....He looked down...He leaned up right then....Suddenly he was not so tired any more....As he looked into her eyes...."What the hell...." At that he got up and knelt before her....She would now know everything....
"Tifa Lockhart....This world is going crazy...Who knows when I might get the only chance to do this....So....Will you marry me....?" He looked up at her holding one of her hands in his....
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Post by Tifa Lockhart on Jan 8, 2010 1:41:30 GMT -5
"Cloud...." Tifa stumbled back in surprise from his question. "Did she just hear him correctly? Did he really just ask her to marry him? Tifa glanced at the ring then back at Cloud. She opened her mouth but no words came out she couldn't think clearly and wondered if she just imagined this whole thing Cloud. "Cloud.... did you just...... ask me to marry you?"
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Post by {Cloud Strife} on Jan 8, 2010 11:13:18 GMT -5
"Cloud...." "Cloud.... did you just...... ask me to marry you?" Cloud was shaking his boots....He was terrified...Basically in case she would say no. He still held her hand in his. And looked into her eyes yet again. Was he really ready for this? Yes he was ready. Other wise he would not have bought the ring in the first place. This day was truly going to be a change for the both of them hopefully. "I am...Will you marry me?" He asked again. Just in case she was thinking she was seeing illusions. But she was not. He was here....She was here....And this was real....This was not another dream either. Cloud was wanting this, to live this point on as her husband. And she his wife. With the Darkness coming out every where....Who knew when they got this chance again.
Cloud was in love....He was so much in love with her....How could he not want this beautiful creature as his bride? You'd have to be stupid to not want her...Cloud found that out months ago....When she said she had a few guy friends that adored her....But then again he had the lady fans.... So they both had come together and their love was stronger now than ever. Cloud looked back on that day on Destiny Island just then...."What if she says no....? He thought to himself....That would break his heart....But she might too say she was not ready....As usual....But he hoped not....
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