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He had just pulled up outside of Seventh Heaven, parking his bike in it�s usual spot before he heard the front door of the bar swing open followed by small rapid footsteps along the wooden floor.

�Cloud!!� The little girl shouted while hopping down the remainder few steps and splashing in a puddle. It took her only seconds before she was right beside Fenrir bouncing up and down on her toes and looking up at the other with a bright smile. �I heard the bike! I knew you were back! Welcome home!,� she beamed, completely un phased by the pelting rain.

Climbing off of the bike Cloud turned tired eyes towards the cheerful girl. Marlene was always such a ball of energy�always. It took a lot to keep up with her. She was always in a cheerful mood and for that reason Cloud didn�t ever want to bring down her spirits. No matter how he was feeling. Which was why he usually ventured away from Seventh Heaven. If the girl ever saw him in a down mood she would instantly grow sad and question him as to what was wrong. Wasn�t exactly an easy task to try to explain to a kid�hell, even to an adult.

So like always he gave a small forced smile in return as he patted her on the head. �Does Tifa know you bolted out here?�

�Mm,� Marlene started with a nod, �She heard you pull up to!�

With that Cloud began to make his way towards the entrance. It wasn�t as if that bit of info was shocking, even if Fenrir didn�t make a sound he was sure Tifa would know when he arrived back. It was almost as if she could sense him. Many times he returned late at night when he assumed everyone was asleep, but Tifa would always be awake meeting him with a concerned gaze. He knew she worried, but he wished she wouldn�t�and he wished she wouldn�t wait up for him like that.

Once he stepped inside Marlene zoomed past him and up the stairs saying something that he didn�t quite catch.

�No running!� Tifa called after the girl while looking up from the sink.

�Oops!� Marlene shouted back down once she had reached the top.

Tifa gave a shake of her head before turning around to look at the blond. �Welcome back,� she spoke softly while tossing the dish towel over her shoulder.

Cloud gave a small nod of acknowledgement before he was crossing over to the staircase. He just wanted to go to his room and go to sleep.

�No deliveries today?� Tifa asked while keeping her eyes on him as he crossed the room.

�No,� Cloud replied, �well�I think a few. But they can wait until tomorrow.�

�Why? What�s the matter do you feel alright?� Tifa asked, instantly becoming worried as her eyes widened slightly.

�Yeah, I�m fine,� the blond quickly answered, not wanting his friend to get the wrong idea. �Just tired.�

�Oh,� Tifa began while dropping her gaze to the bar counter and taking the dish towel from off her shoulder. �Well I guess that�s to be expected�you were gone all day and night yesterday,� she finished while wiping down the area. Though her voice dropped a bit at the end of her sentence.

He had just placed his foot on the first step when he hesitated. Tifa was�upset. He knew her long enough to realize when she was. She didn�t like it when he left and stayed gone all night or days at a time if it wasn�t work related. She wanted him to be there, with her and the kids. But�

�I called you. Didn�t you get my message?� She asked while looking up from the counter.

�I saw that you called, but it was late by then so-�

�I would�ve been up,� Tifa quickly broke in.

�Sorry,� Cloud spoke quietly, still not turning around as he began to go up the stairs.

�Were you with Reno?� Tifa hurriedly asked before he was all the way to the top. But it seemed as if either he didn�t hear her or he had ignored her, and then the sound of his bedroom door closing wafted downstairs.

The brunette let out a sigh while continuing with her work. She would just ask him later she guessed. It at least would make her feel better anyways if she knew. That was more comforting to her than to think of Cloud just being by himself. Although she knew�well, that was Cloud. He liked his privacy, and didn�t much let others in. However she knew he did spend some of his time with Reno. She was still unsure of how all that really came to be. She figured maybe because Cloud possibly knew him back in his days with Shinra? Or because they had worked together with the fight against Kadaj.

She didn�t think they were the best of friends or anything but still, she�d rather he�d have some company than to be alone. Even now, she didn�t understand why he still wanted to isolate himself from everyone. She thought things were better, after the Geostigma, she thought things would change. But there was still something that Cloud was holding onto, something from his past that was still eating away at him. And no matter what she did, no matter how much she tried to be there for him�it just never seemed to be enough. She may have known Cloud the longest when it came to their friends, but even so, there was still so much she didn�t know about him. Things that she knew he would never reveal to her. And even time didn�t seem to be able to change that.

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�What a waste of a day,� Reno complained while tapping his EMR against his shoulder. �I don�t like being cooped up in the Shinra building yo. Why the hell didn�t Rufus let us take that assignment, the stupid idiot,� he continued to rant.

Rude being used to the red head�s complaints and talking simply just gave a grunt as they continued to make their way out of the building and to the Turk�s car.

�I mean seriously, if we don�t have any work to do then why the fuck even bother coming in? We�re not his damn secretaries!� Reno continued to explain. However he didn�t stop there and continued to voice his frustrations for the rest of the walk to the car.

�And he let�s Elena go! By herself. That�s a sure way to mess things up! You and I would�ve been best for it!� Reno finished while taking his seat in the car and slamming the door.

�Tomorrow�s another day,� Rude replied calmly as he started up the car and pulled out of the parking lot.

�Yeah yeah,� Reno responded while looking out the window.

�The day doesn�t have to be completely shot,� Rude began, still keeping his eyes ahead on the road, �we can go for drinks. I�ll buy.�

The mention of free alcohol caused Reno to turn his head, green eyes falling onto the other as a wide grin spread across his face. �Aw you know just what to say to cheer me right up don�t ya?�

�It�s not that hard to do,� Rude replied with a slight smirk.

Reno gave a bit of a snort before plastering the grin back on his face, �well just so you know, since the tab�s on you I�m not holding back yo. So be prepared.�

Rude just gave a brief nod in reply to his friend�s comment. It wasn�t anything that he was unfamiliar with. Reno always drunk way more than he did and would rack up a high bill. Especially if someone else was paying for it. And that someone else was usually him.

A small beep sound accompanied by a vibration from within Reno�s pocket caught his attention and he reached inside his coat to retrieve his phone. He hoped it wasn�t Rufus calling for them to come back. He did that way too much for the Turk�s liking, but of course he could never argue. The job of a Turk wasn�t exactly a nine to five position.

Flipping it open his eyes widened briefly as he read the short text message.

Where are you?

A short and to the point question. It was the way Cloud always messaged him. And even though Reno hadn�t heard from the blond in two weeks, since that time he left that morning, he knew Cloud wouldn�t offer any kind of explanation. After all he had cut himself off. Reno had tried to reach him a few times within those two weeks and Cloud never answered or text him back. But Reno just let him be. That was what Cloud always did, if he didn�t want to be reached then he didn�t. It happened a lot actually, though it was only usually days�not weeks. But then he would resurface, just like he was now.

Pressing the keys of his cell phone Reno quickly composed a message to send back.

Going out for a few drinks with Rude. Where are you at?

It didn�t take long before his phone was beeping again with a reply.

At your place. But I guess I�ll go.

Quickly hitting the keys Reno shook his head. What the hell was blondie doing? He�d be damned if he was going to let him leave. After all if he went back home to Seventh Heaven it wasn�t as if the Turk could really see him there. Sure yeah they could hang out, but with Tifa and those kids around it was a pain. And besides, Cloud usually tried to keep a distance with him there. Probably because he didn�t want anyone to know about them.

No, don�t leave. I�ll be there in a minute.

With his response sent the redhead let out a sigh while turning green eyes over to Rude.

�Hey partner, I think I�m going to have to take a rain check on those drinks.�

Rude glanced over to him, and even though Reno couldn�t see his eyes because they were hidden behind those sunglasses, he was sure the other was giving him an odd and confused look.

�I know,� Reno continued with a smile, �it�s just somethin sort of came up. But next time we go for drinks you�re still buying! I�m holdin ya to that.�

�All right,� Rude replied with a nod while turning his focus back to the road before changing course and heading back to Reno�s apartment. He wasn�t going to question why Reno suddenly changed his mind. They were close enough that Rude knew if it was something that Reno wanted him to know he would definitely tell him. Otherwise he wouldn�t say anything, they didn�t pry into each others personal lives. There was just a mutual understanding about that.

A little while later they pulled up to Reno�s apartment and the Turk hopped out of the car.

�See ya tomorrow buddy,� he spoke while closing the door and receiving a brief wave from Rude. He didn�t linger around for longer and chat away like he usually would with his friend, but instead he quickly made his way up the stairs of the complex and towards his apartment. And once he was a few doors away from it he saw Cloud leaning against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. He seemed to be gazing out at the sky and the passing traffic from below before shifting his gaze towards Reno when he heard footsteps.

�I�ll be there in a minute,� Cloud spoke before pulling out his cell and flipping it open to check the time, �that took about twenty five.�

What the hell? That was what he said to him first off? Honestly, Cloud really had some nerve. Reno shot a glare at the blond before digging into his pants pocket and pulling out his keys.

�Well excuse me for being late,� Reno said sarcastically before jamming the key into the doorknob and pushing it open, �and hello to you to by the way.�

Not paying much attention to Reno�s comment Cloud stepped inside as the other followed behind him shutting the door.

Kicking off his shoes he gave a bit of a stretch before pulling off his jacket and dropping it onto the couch once he stepped into the living room.

�I was beginning to wonder if you were even still alive,� Reno partially joked while casting a glance over his shoulder. Though he didn�t show any concern on his face at the moment, truth was that he had been slightly curious as to why Cloud had gone missing for so long. He knew it wasn�t unusual for the blonde to vanish for a period of time without a word, but even for Cloud two weeks was sort of pushing it. So the Turk couldn�t help but to feel a little uneasy about it.

�What, you�re worrying like Tifa now?� Cloud asked while narrowing his eyes slightly.

�Who the fuck said I was worried?� Reno shot back quickly. �I just don�t like being held in suspense.�

�I�ve been busy,� Cloud replied while walking further into the room, his eyes roaming over the area briefly.

�What on your little deliveries?� Reno asked with a snort, �I didn�t realize they were so time consuming yo.�

�Does it matter why?� Cloud snapped, a bit of anger creeping into his voice, �I don�t base my life on a schedule that�s convenient for you.�

�And I�m supposed to?� Reno replied just as quickly, furrowing his eyebrows in annoyance. �I could�ve been out getting free drinks right now with Rude!�

�Nobody stopped you,� Cloud began with a shake of his head, �I said I would go you didn�t have to come back here.�

�Can you just�� Reno started before letting out a sigh. Damn, were they always like this? Arguing just for the sake of it, over dumb ass things? Cloud had just gotten there, and they hadn�t seen each other in weeks. Not that it really was a big deal�at least to Cloud. He didn�t seem to care one way or the other, and besides probably becoming a bit annoyed at Reno at the moment his face really held no readable expression. Reno hated that.

Hesitating for only a second the Turk walked the few steps until he was right in front of Cloud, staring down into defiant blue eyes. And then he was cupping the blonde�s face and pressing his lips hard against the others.

At first Cloud tensed, probably wanting to be stubborn because Reno pissed him off. But it didn�t take long before he gave in and kissed back, just as hard as Reno was before he felt a moist tongue glide across his lips which he eagerly accepted.

Reno couldn�t help but to let a moan slip from him. He would be lying if he said he hadn�t missed kissing Cloud like this�two weeks was way too long for his liking. Leaning in as much more as possible he let his hands travel down the others arms before they began to roam seemingly on their own.

An arm had snaked it�s way around the blonde�s waist pulling him closer, but just as quickly as it wrapped around him Cloud pushed it away. But Reno didn�t falter, he just moved his hand elsewhere. In the moment he had forgotten, but the Turk had found out a long time ago that Cloud didn�t like to be held like that. He never questioned him, he figured maybe Cloud thought it would make him too girly or something, Reno honestly didn�t know. But he never pushed to try it more, once he had continued to do that and Cloud had seriously gotten angry. And well� it was no fun to try to ravish a snarling, glaring and angry Cloud.

Once they parted for air Reno grinned, �I think we get along better when we don�t talk as much.�

�Then why are you starting now?� Cloud asked, his voice remaining just as calm although he was breathing much heavier now.

For once Reno actually agreed with Cloud. Talk could wait till later, cause right now he had other things on his mind. Pulling the blonde by the arm he pushed him back onto the couch roughly, earning a glare from the smaller man. He knew Cloud wouldn�t like that, he didn�t mind it rough but he wouldn�t stand for being pushed around. But Reno couldn�t help himself and just gave a brief smirk before crawling on top of the other.

�Don�t get carried away,� Cloud mumbled, his eyes still narrowed at the other. However they slid shut shortly after once Reno had his lips against his again.

It didn�t take long before they fell into their usual pattern. Reno being overcome by lust, just as Cloud became overwhelmed with need. They quickly rid each other of their clothing and it was haphazardly tossed aside. There was no room for foreplay here. Actually, there never really was. It was always just rough, messy sex. No more, no less. Just a physical act, an outlet to say the least.

Even the way they kissed was the same. Though it may be full of passion, it was never soft or sensual. A kiss like that meant more after all�didn�t it? It was twined with emotion and feelings, and a kiss like that was only shared between a couple. And�they weren�t that.

Cloud would never do that, he couldn�t. How could he kiss Reno the same like he had kissed�

But, he wouldn�t allow himself to even think of that. Being with Reno was his only escape route from his memories. From his pain. Even if it only helped for a while, it was still better to have a moment of comfort than none at all�or so he told himself anyways.

He couldn�t help but to lose himself in his thoughts, like he tended to do so many times. It was practically like robotic movements and he simply went along with it.

�Hey,� Reno panted while looking down to the blond who was staring somewhat blankly at the other.

Cloud blinked a few times before moving under Reno. �What?� He asked, his voice hinting to a bit of frustration. Why did Reno stop?

�You seem like you�re off in a whole different world yo,� he mumbled while pushing himself up a bit more. It wasn�t the first time Cloud had zoned out like that though, but it pissed Reno off greatly. That was a dent to his ego! Besides, he couldn�t help but to wonder what was going on in the blond�s head when that happened. He had an idea, and he didn�t too much like it.

�I�m fine,� Cloud replied while letting his gaze drift away from Reno. How the hell was Reno so perceptive? Or was he�just that easy to read. That thought annoyed him even more and he looked back to Reno who giving him a bit of a suspicious look. �Is that it then?�

What!? Reno�s eyes widened briefly and he gave a bit of an indignant snort. He had half the mind to snap something back at Cloud. And the somewhat bored look that Cloud was giving him only made him even more angry. Leave it up to Blondie to kill the mood. But Reno couldn�t help but to take that comment as a challenge and he roughly pushed back into the blond, causing the other to let out a sharp hiss. A smile pulled up at the corners of Reno�s mouth and he continued on.

�Is that better? I can give it to you harder, just tell me what ya like,� Reno seemed to almost purr into Cloud�s ear as he kept up his pace.

�R, Reno,� Cloud began warningly.

The Turk knew Cloud wasn�t one for dirty talk or anything of the kind, but he wanted to push the envelope a bit now.

�Just like that,� Reno moaned before nipping Cloud�s ear, �say my name just like that, but louder.�

�Reno!� Cloud growled while yanking on the Turk�s crimson hair hard

Reno gave a yelp at the movement and glared back down into blue eyes that seemed to be glowing even brighter from anger.

Alright, he supposed the game was over.

So leaving out the talking he continued to move in and out of the other at an increasing speed. It wasn�t too much longer until they both reached their climax, collapsing tiredly on the small couch as they tried to regain their breathing. Reno moved over as much as he could while Cloud reached up for the small blanket that was resting on top of the couch. He tugged it down and placed it over him, with just a bit covering Reno. But honestly Reno didn�t mind, he pretty much just kept that blanket there for Cloud because he knew he always fell asleep relatively quickly after sex. They usually didn�t talk much afterwards and before he knew it Cloud would be passed out.

Reaching over for his jacket that was draped over the back of the couch he rummaged through the pockets looking for his pack of cigarettes. Once he managed to find them he pulled them out before shifting his gaze downwards to meet with blue. Cloud simply just gave a sigh before shifting a bit but said nothing at all. So Reno took that as a good sign and pulled one of the sticks from its confines. He figured blondie didn�t want to bitch about his smoking today, and he was glad for it, cause he really wanted a smoke. They were great after a lay.

Lighting up the end of the cigarette he tossed his lighter onto the coffee table before resting his back against the armrest and taking a long drag. Cloud moved a bit more, now his back facing Reno and lightly pressed up against the Turk�s side. It was accidental really. The couch wasn�t that big and Cloud was just moving to a more comfortable position. But Reno liked the contact, and so he tried to play it off as if he was oblivious to the touch, when in fact he was actually reveling in it.

�How did your assignment go?� Cloud asked quietly. His voice catching Reno off guard briefly as he glanced down to look at blonde spikes.

Exhaling a stream of smoke he shook his head, �there was no fucking assignment. At least for Rude and I. Rufus had us doing office work all damn day. Instead he sent Elena on an assignment. Makes no fucking sense.�

�Why?� Cloud questioned, his back still facing Reno as he stared into the now dark living room.

�What do ya mean why?� Reno asked while raising an eyebrow, �My job isn�t to do office work, and he�s an idiot for sending her out alone.�

�You think Elena isn�t capable of doing a job on her own?� Cloud continued to ask while letting a small sigh escape from him.

�That�s not what I meant, I�m just saying-�

�Instead of whining about it why don�t you rationalize,� Cloud broke in calmly. �Maybe Rufus sent her because he knew the assignment wasn�t too complicated. Something that she could easily handle on her own. And since you and Rude always are paired together, he could keep you back�you know, in case something more serious came up. Why send the two of you out on a small assignment? I think his method was probably right.�

Blinking Reno fell silent for a moment. Looks like when Cloud wasn�t in a pissy mood he actually thought clearly. Because when put that way�well yeah, maybe Rufus wasn�t really an idiot then. He just hated to sit around! He knew that was the reason why he was so annoyed about earlier in the day. But it didn�t mean that Rufus made a bad choice. He was aware of that, as much as he hated to admit it. But he couldn�t help it that he was antsy.

�I�guess,� Reno finally replied while taking another drag of his cigarette. �What about you? Deliveries today?�

�A few� Cloud answered, not offering any more or less.

Reno frowned at that. Cloud would ask him things and he would tell him all about it, and then when he would ask him something Cloud just gave small responses. Not bothering to elaborate any more than he thought necessary.

A silence fell over them again as Reno finished up his cigarette, reaching over Cloud to stub it out in the ashtray that was on the table. The action caused him to press more into Cloud and he felt the man grab onto the side of the cushion, probably to steady himself from rolling off. But once Reno moved back Cloud relaxed, though they were still pressed closely together on the small couch.

�I�ve been with Tifa,� Cloud suddenly mumbled into the silence.

Reno felt himself stiffen at the sound of that brunette�s name. What the hell was he talking about? And why was he bringing her up? The Turk knew that Tifa was head over heels for Cloud, it wasn�t exactly a secret and the way she would gush over him was sickening to the redhead.

�Tifa?� Reno began, letting out the breath that he hadn�t even realized he had been holding. �What about Silicone Barbie?�

Cloud rolled onto his back when he heard that comment and glared up at Reno, in which he only received a smirk in return.

�I�ve been with her and the kids�that�s why I�ve been occupied these couple weeks,� Cloud explained, his glare softening before he glanced away from Reno briefly. �She worries about me. And she was really concerned�she�� trailing off he shifted his gaze back to Reno. �I just needed to spend some time with them, it�ll put her more at ease.�

What the? Reno couldn�t help but feel confused momentarily. That was probably the most lengthy explanation he had ever gotten from Cloud! And he hadn�t even questioned him, Cloud just told him on his own. It was sort of�odd. But not unwelcome. He was glad Cloud had told him why he was missing for those two weeks, at least now it made sense.

�Oh,� Reno began with a brief nod of his head, �did she guilt you into it?� He asked genuinely. There was no tone of sarcasm or joking behind it, it was a real question.

�I�owe her that much at least,� Cloud replied, his eyes seeming to take on a bit of a distant look. And now he wasn�t looking at Reno anymore, but more past him and at the back of the couch.

�Owe her?� Reno questioned with a tilt of his head.

�I�ve let people close to me down�I don�t want to do the same with her, she counts on me,� Cloud spoke, his distant gaze not faltering at all, �I don�t want to disappoint��

And then, just like that, like he had awaken from a dream or something, he stopped speaking and snapped his eyes back to Reno who was peering back at him curiously.

Pulling himself up to a sitting position he looked away from the Turk. For a moment Reno thought that Cloud was going to get up and say that he had to leave or something. It was usually what he always did anyways.

�It�s late,� Cloud began quietly while letting his eyes drift back over to Reno, �let�s go to bed. This couch is getting really uncomfortable.�

A part of Reno didn�t like the fact that Cloud had abruptly changed the topic. He was actually talking to him, about something that seemed important enough. But as soon as Cloud seemed to realize that he was saying too much he clammed up. What was it that was going on in his head that he just couldn�t say aloud? Reno was more than curious, Cloud was like a difficult puzzle that you just felt like you would never get through, but could never give up on.

He sort of wanted to question the blond further but thought better of it. When did questioning Cloud ever work? That�s right, it never did. Besides, he guessed he should just be glad that Cloud wasn�t leaving�at least for the night anyways. And that was already more than he could ask for.

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A/N: Ok I meant to have this chapter up a long time ago but working two jobs now has been cutting down on time! But anyways, not as long as I usually write, but a chapter none the less! I threw that part about Tifa and the kids in there because, well, in my opinion I think that's why Cloud sticks around for them...cause he feels obligated too. So he feeds Tifa's fantasy of her "makeshift" little family, haha. But that's just me. Anyways, I'm looking forward to delve more into this Reno and Cloud relationship! As dysfunctional as it may be right now, love can prevail! Thanks for reading and for the reviews everyone! Will post the next chap soon!
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