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There's An App For That	By : MystIc19 Category: Final Fantasy VII > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2994 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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The words felt so natural, so familiar that Cloud didn't really give a second thought when he responded with that name. But Sephy…no, that wasn't appropriate. Not anymore. That was a pet name, a name shared between lovers. And they were no longer that.

"I mean Sephiroth," he corrected as he cleared his throat. "Why are you calling me so late? Or…at all?"

"I don't mind if you still call me Sephy," the man replied calmly, completely disregarding the question. "It sounds strange if you didn't actually."

Cloud let out a sigh at that. It was true he supposed, he never called his ex by his full name Sephiroth when they were dating. Not unless he was particularly angry with him or…in moments of passion. But he didn't bother to respond to it and instead just pressed with his previous question.

"What do you want…Sephiroth?" He asked softly while taking a seat on his bed. He didn't bite out the words, or say them rudely…but he just wanted to get to the point. It was…strange, to hear this man's voice that he hadn't heard in so long. He had finally begun to forget it, at least he had been trying to. And it seemed like he was on the right path concerning that…and now here he was calling him. Where was the fairness in that?

There was a brief silence on the other end before the man spoke up. "I wanted to see you how you were."

'What? Why?'

Cloud didn't voice those thoughts out loud but maybe he should've. A part of him thought that maybe he should just hang up the phone. Where was this conversation going? And would it end up just hurting him somehow?

He hated that he was so weak when it came to Sephiroth! Surely if Yuffie was in the room she would've snatched the phone out of his hand and ended the call. But she was not, and he just couldn't bring himself to.

"I'm…fine," he finally replied.

"I'm glad to hear that," Sephiroth replied smoothly. "I'm not sure if you knew or not, but I was at your office not too long ago."

"I heard," Cloud said quickly with a nod to himself, "Yuffie told me."

"She did?" Sephiroth asked, "she was the last one I would expect to tell you."

Cloud sucked in a breath. He didn't want to tell Sephiroth the reason why Yuffie had mentioned it to him. That was….no.

"Yeah well, it kind of slipped out somehow," Cloud decided to say. It wasn't a lie after all.

"I see," Sephiroth answered.

"Is this something to do with that meeting?" Cloud asked. Surely that was the true reason why Sephiroth had called him, and he only asked how he was to be polite?

"No," Sephiroth replied directly. "However being there and not getting a chance to see you…well…I felt a little disappointed that I didn't."

'Disappointed? He wanted to see me? Why?'

"I've missed you to say the least," he continued.

'What in the hell?'

Why was Sephiroth saying these things now? Why now? Cloud couldn't lie, at one point after they had broken up, he wished to receive a phone call like this from the man. He wished to hear the words that he missed him, or that he fucked up and that he loved him still. But now? Cloud was trying to forget about him and move forward! It was as if…Sephiroth somehow knew this and wanted to stop it.

"Seph…I don't…" Cloud started at a complete loss for words.

"Cloud," he started gently, "you and I have known each other for a long time. And given our history…surely I'm not the only one who misses our friendship. Even though we may have broken up, it's sad that we completely severed ties. Don't you agree?"

Misses the friendship? Severed ties? What was he going on about?

"I'm not…entirely sure where you're getting at. Usually if you break up with someone…that's the end of it right?" Honestly, how could he expect otherwise?

"I suppose," Sephiroth replied with a sigh. "However considering…I guess I just don't like the idea of you hating me."

Cloud sucked in a breath at those words. Did he…hate Sephiroth? Sure this man had broken his heart into a million pieces, but at one point he loved him with his entire being. And…being with someone who loved him the way he had at one time…could he hate him?

"It's just…at that meeting it made me realize that perhaps you and I would cross paths from time to time," Sephiroth continued to explain. "And…even if we weren't what we used to be, I…wouldn't like it if we weren't at least friendly to some degree. I…hate the idea of you hating me."

There was a thick silence between the phone line. And if it weren't for Cloud's shaky sigh Sephiroth would've thought that maybe they had been disconnected.

"I don't…hate you," Cloud replied with a shake of his head. It was true. And after a lot of inner turmoil he knew he was resolute on that. He hated what Sephiroth had done to him, he hated the betrayal. But…he didn't hate Sephiroth. And…a part of him hated himself for that.

"Is that so?" Sephiroth asked softly.

Cloud felt himself falling under the spell of that gentle, strong voice. He felt his eyes sting with tears of…well, he wasn't sure…frustration? Pity? He didn't know but they were there.

"Yes," he replied while swallowing, "if we somewhere down the line have to work together, or cross paths…it's okay, don't worry."

"And only then?"

"Sephi-"

"I wouldn't expect something to happen overnight of course," Sephiroth cut in, "but I don't believe we have to be so formal with one another. There's no reason we can't be friends again."

No reason!?

Cloud had been pretty composed with this unexpected phone call, but hearing that…those words just made his blood boil.

"Sephiroth I can't be friends with someone who I don't trust," Cloud finally said while rising from off of the bed and walking towards his window. "You…I can never forget what you did. Things can't just go-"

"I never betrayed you," Sephiroth said calmly.

He said the words so convincingly, so calmly…that it made Cloud wonder if he had in fact been mistaken. But he wasn't. This was the problem. All along, Sephiroth never admitted to what he did, even though Cloud knew! He never ever admitted it. And that along with the betrayal was the worst pain of all. He didn't want to relive that. He couldn't. Why was he talking to him still? Why was he re-opening old wounds?

"I…have to go," Cloud started in an even voice even though a tear had finally escaped from his eye. "My phone battery is going out."

Cloud was pretty certain Sephiroth didn't believe that, Cloud was not a good liar and Sephiroth had always been able to tell when he was. But it looked as if the man was willing to let it go and wasn't about to call him out on it. And in Cloud's opinion it was the least he could do.

"Alright," Sephiroth replied with a sigh, "thanks for at least answering though…I hope, we can talk again? But I'll give you some time."

"Yeah…okay, goodbye," Cloud spoke quickly.

"Goodnight."

Hanging up the phone before the other could possibly speak another word Cloud ran a hand through his hair. He was such an idiot to even answer his call. His night had been great, and now he had the voice of his ex stuck in his mind. What did it even all mean?

Good morning! I didn't hear from you last night so I hope everything is okay, I'm assuming maybe you passed out! Sorry for keeping you out late, but I had a really nice time. Have a good day at work and if you get a moment call me. Don't worry I'll answer!

"Damn it," Cloud mumbled to himself as he read the text message from Zack and sipped his coffee. How could he be so stupid! He had a great, no, wonderful night out with Zack. It couldn't have ended any better, and he told him he would call once he got back home. But instead he got distracted with a phone call from his ex boyfriend. What in the actual fuck!

Sephiroth was his past, and Zack could be a very promising future. Was he willing to potentially compromise that because Seph was maybe having a change of heart? More than likely the guy that he had cheated on him with had left him and so now Sephiroth wanted to come crawling back? Cloud felt extremely guilty now for even just talking with Sephiroth.

It was early in the day and he had just gotten to the office, but Zack had already texted him, and he knew he was at work already now too. Since it was the start of the day and Cloud hadn't gotten down to work just yet he decided to try to give Zack a call. He did say he would answer.

"Cloud?" The voice on the other end answered after just two rings.

"Yeah…good morning," Cloud answered, a little caught off guard that Zack picked up so quickly.

"Good morning!" Zack beamed, "I'm glad you called, I've got to admit I was little anxious."

"Anxious? Why?" Cloud asked while turning on his computer.

"Well you know after last night," Zack started, "when I didn't hear back from you I was wondering if maybe I had…moved a bit too quickly. I was hoping I hadn't upset you."

Moved too quickly? He means…because of the kiss?

Cloud almost laughed out loud at the thought of that. Was Zack insane!? Had the man forgotten that he was just as much into that kiss as Zack was? No way could he be upset over that!

"No, of course not," Cloud replied with a shake of his head as a smile graced his face.

"Thank god," Zack said while letting out a dramatic breath of air causing Cloud to laugh.

"I'm so sorry about last night," the blond started while leaning onto his desk, "I got blindsided with a phone call and it went a little longer than I thought. After I just fell asleep."

"Oh don't apologize! I'm just glad you were okay and everything was fine," Zack explained.

'Okay. Now he really felt even worse. Zack was being so nice and understanding about everything. Why did he have to be so….'

"You're so…" Cloud started before catching himself mid-sentence.

"So?" Zack asked curiously.

Before Cloud probably would've just said nothing and brushed it off. But…why not just say it? It was what he thought. And Zack was always so direct, Cloud owed it to him to be once in a while.

"Sweet," Cloud finally admitted.

"Oh?" Zack started as a grin spread across his face. And even though Cloud couldn't see him, he felt the smile in his words. "Well I'm glad you think so."

There was a brief knock on his office door before it swung open and Yuffie stepped inside carrying a cup off coffee and a box of donuts.

"Yeah," Cloud replied while shifting his gaze from Yuffie to his desk. "Um, I'm sorry I have to go now."

Yuffie gave him a questioning look as she took a seat at the other end of the desk.

"Oh! No problem, sorry to keep you away from work. I'll call you later?"

"Yeah okay, talk to you soon," Cloud replied before saying a quiet goodbye and hanging up the phone. So much for having a moment.

"Who was that?" Yuffie asked while taking a sip of her own coffee and setting down the pink box of pastries.

"What's the point of knocking if you just walk in before I answer?" Cloud asked while narrowing his eyes at the girl and opening the lid of the box.

She simply waved her hand before setting down her drink. "Please."

Cloud frowned at that. What did that even mean?

"So? Who was it, you were on your cell phone and not the company phone so it must've been a personal call right?"

Cloud let out a sigh. His friend was really relentless when she wanted to be. And he knew she was not going to let this go until he gave her some bit of information. And he had been dodging her curious looks and questions for a while now whenever she would catch him texting or smiling at his phone after he read a message from Zack.

"You're so annoying," Cloud started while resting his chin in the palm of his hand.

Yuffie smiled widely. She knew that gesture, it was the "I give up" gesture. So despite his words, Yuffie knew he was about to crack.

"His name is Zack," Cloud said before turning towards his computer.

"Aah!," Yuffie started while leaning closer onto the desk and pulling a glazed from the box."And just who is this Zack?"

"What do you mean?" Cloud started while opening his email "We're…friends."

"Yeah cause that sounded real convincing," Yuffie replied with a tsk.

"It's true," Cloud began with a laugh.

"Lies!" Yuffie said with a shake of her head while leaning back into her seat and crossing her arms across her chest. "Cloud Strife why would you even try to lie to me, after all the years we've known each other you know better than that. I can call your bluff any day!"

"It's not a lie," Cloud started again while finally looking towards the girl. "We're…I mean. Yeah we're friends. We've been talking for a few months but we only actually just started to hang out. We've only been on two dates…that hardly makes us anything other than friends at this point."

"Two dates? Well okay then that means you're dating! That is definitely a notch above friends!"

Cloud took a pause at that. He guessed in a way Yuffie was right. He definitely couldn't call Zack his boyfriend at this point, but…yeah, they were dating.

"I mean…I guess yeah," Cloud replied while reaching into the box of sweets.

"Have you guys?" Yuffie asked with a raise of her eyebrow and taking a bite out of her donut.

"No! Aren't you listening I said we've only been on two dates!" Cloud explained before a blush rose to his face.

"Hey sometimes things just happen!" Yuffie shouted while throwing up her hands in defense. "No judging!"

"Well still, no," Cloud continued with a huff. It was way too early in the morning to even be talking about this.

"Even so, things are going well right? So the third date will be here and you know what that means!"

Cloud looked more than confused and Yuffie frowned.

"Tell me you do know what third dates generally imply?" She asked with a look of concern.

Cloud simply shook his head and Yuffie let out a sigh before glancing up in thought.

"Wow, poor Zack," she said with a giggle.

"Wait no," Cloud started while narrowing his eyes at the other, "are you saying that a third date automatically suggest what I think you're saying?"

"I mean that is the usual guidelines," Yuffie started with a shrug before licking her fingers, clearing it of all glaze.

"That's not true," Cloud started with a scoff. But then his eyes shifted back to his friend. "Is it?"

"Well it's not like it's a law!" Yuffie said while laughing, "I guess it's kind of just become an unwritten code in the dating world. But every situation is different."

He had no reason to doubt his friend. Unlike himself she was definitely more versed in the dating scene. And while she had Vincent, her steady boyfriend now, she had dated a few guys back in their college days.

"I mean come on," she continued, "back when you and Seph started dating it was probably around there when you guys amped it up right?"

"I don't know," Cloud started with a sigh, "maybe, it was so long ago I don't remember. And it wasn't like I was keeping count."

"Hmm," Yuffie started with a bit of a frown. "Well, no pressure but just to give you a heads up. But I mean…you obviously like this guy right? Otherwise you wouldn't have gone on two dates with him. So it's not like you're…opposed to that idea right?"

Opposed? No…definitely not. Zack was…sexy as all hell. But then again! Cloud didn't really know if he was ready to take things to that level yet. And it had nothing to do with Zack and his attractiveness, but with him and his mental state. He had only ever been with Seph, so while he was definitely attracted to Zack…he couldn't deny his neves would be fried just at the thought of them being intimate that way.

"I've told you enough," Cloud decided to go with before finally taking a bite out of the sugared donut that he had pulled from the box.

Yuffie gave a scoff of offense. "Bore!" She cried before leaning back in her seat. "Just know that if things do heat up between you guys, I need to meet him and assess him. Those are the rules!"

Shaking his head the blond gave a smile. He guessed that was only fair. And besides, those kinds of things probably were a long way off.

"Jinxie!" Cloud scolded the cat that was currently meowing up at him and circling around his feet as he moved around the kitchen. The smell of food in the air was teasing to the cat and he was not giving up until he got a piece of it.

"Here." Shaking out a few treats the cat happily munched on them and Cloud continued on with cooking, now without having to worry about tripping over a four legged creature. He was almost done however and was just doing the finishing touches. Glancing at the clock on the stove he sucked in a breath. Zack would be arriving any minute.

That's right. Zack would be in his apartment. Just the two of them. In any minute.

"Don't freak out," he said to himself while pulling out a few dishes from the cupboard. He had been nervous all day. He wasn't too sure why, after all he was the one who had suggested dinner at his place…

"So! We agreed that next time would be your choice after I picked that horrifying movie last time!" Zack explained with a laugh. "Any ideas?"

"Oh that's right," Cloud said with a sigh while switching the phone from one ear to another before leaning back against the pillows in his bed. "Well then…why not dinner and a movie at my place?"

"Yeah?" Zack asked gently.

"I mean not unless you had something else in mind," Cloud started while biting his bottom lip.

"No!" Zack quickly chimed, "I'd love that, I remember you mentioned you like to cook. I'd really love to try it."

Cloud's heart skipped a beat at that and he nodded, even though Zack couldn't see it through the phone line. "Okay…sounds good then."

"You choose the movie also. Okay? Surprise me!"

Maybe it was Yuffie's whole talk about "the implications of a third date." But unwritten rule or not it didn't matter! Things like that…should just happen when it felt right. Not because of some counter! He didn't like that. Maybe he was a sap, but he knew he was definitely a romantic. And well, he would never rush things if it just didn't feel right.

His doorbell chiming shook him out of his thoughts and he glanced towards the door. He crossed the room, making his way towards the door before stopping and taking a glance in the mirror on the wall in the hallway.

'Okay. You're good.'

Placing his hand on the doorknob he twisted it and pulled the door open.

"Hey!" The man on the other side greeted.

"Hi," Cloud replied with a smile while opening the door wider and stepping aside, allowing room for him to enter. "So you didn't get lost after all."

"No, not at all," Zack said while stepping inside, "I know this area really well actually."

"Oh good," Cloud spoke while closing the door. When he turned back around Zack leaned down and pecked a quick kiss to his lips.

The small kiss probably shouldn't have been a surprise to him, but it still was! After three dates, it should be expected for Zack to do that now right? Either way he loved it, and it made him feel warm inside.

"I forgot to ask which you liked, red or white so I just got both," Zack explained while pointing to the bag he was holding with two bottles of wine.

"That's fine," Cloud replied with a brief laugh while taking the bag from Zack. "I like both but I prefer red."

"I was thinking red!" Zack started while following the other into the kitchen, "should've trusted my gut."

"Well now we just have extra," Cloud explained while setting the bag on the counter.

"Can I help with anything?" Zack asked while looking at the items on the stove.

"Um actually it's pretty much done, I was just going to set the table if you want to do that?"

"Sure!" Zack started with a smile while Cloud directed him towards the dishes that he had just set out. He removed his black peacoat and set it on the back of one of the barstools on the counter before grabbing a stack of dishes and moving towards the table.

Cloud watched him out of the corner of his eye as he made his way back to the stove. He watched as he set the table before mentally having to tell himself to stop staring! But, he couldn't help it! Zack was gorgeous, and he looked so nice this evening. He was casual, wearing a black cardigan with a blue shirt beneath it and jeans. But on that tall, muscular frame it looked like the most expensive outfit ever to the other.

Shaking his head to quickly rid himself of his thoughts Cloud killed the heat on the stove and began to remove the pots and pans.

"It smells so good," Zack commented after finishing with the table and glancing back to the blonde.

"Thanks," Cloud started softly, "I hope you like it. You mentioned you liked spicy food so I tried to go along with something along those lines."

"That was thoughtful," Zack said with a grin while grabbing one of the bottles of wine off the counter and setting it down at the table.

Cloud felt himself blush at those words. He just wanted to make a good impression for Zack. He loved to cook, and that was one thing that Zack had already learned about him, so now was Cloud's chance to prove it. He had just started to make his way over to the table when Jinx hopped up onto it.

"Jinxie!" Cloud cried while shooing the cat away. The cat looked annoyed to be dismissed but hopped off the table anyways.

Blinking Zack looked at the furry creature that scurried away. Instead watching from the entry way of the kitchen. He let out a laugh at the display and Cloud smiled.

"Sorry, he never jumps on the tables and counters. He know's better, I don't know what got into him," the blond explained while setting down a dish.

"So that's Jinx," Zack said while walking towards the cat and kneeling down. He reached out a hand and let the cat smell him before he gave him a few scratches. "Cute little guy."

"Do you like cats?" Cloud asked while bringing another dish to the table. He had mentioned Jinx before in a message that they had exchanged in the past, but only fleetingly. And even though Jinx was just a pet, Cloud loved that little animal. So he hoped that if Zack was going to be around in the future, that he didn't dislike the cat

"I love cats!" Zack beamed just as Jinxie rolled on his back and let Zack pet his stomach. "My apartment doesn't accept pets, which sucks because I grew up with these guys in my home."

'Score another point for Zack!'

Cloud smiled while retrieving a salad from the fridge and bringing it to the table. Zack moved away from the cat made his way to the sink to wash his hands before joining Cloud at the table. He poured Cloud a glass of wine and then himself before starting in on the dinner. It was amazing! He knew Cloud said he loved to cook but damn was he good at it!

"This is incredible," he said in between bites.

Taking a sip of wine Cloud smiled. "Yeah? I'm glad you like it."

"No, I love it," Zack corrected with a wink. "Any chance I could talk you into making my lunches?"

Laughing Cloud shook his head. "Unfortunately as much as I like to cook I never make lunch for myself to take to work."

"Why not?" Zack asked, genuinely curious. If he could cook he would make his own food all the time.

"Not enough time," Cloud said with a sigh while taking a bite. "Not since I took on my new position anyways."

"Oh," Zack started with a nod. Cloud had told him about a promotion that he had taken on, but he never really got too much into it. "How is that going?"

"Good," Cloud replied while setting down his glass. " I really enjoy it, but…it can definitely be demanding."

"I'm sure," Zack said in understanding, "but I know you're excellent at it."

"Thank you," Cloud said while dropping his gaze to the table. "But, what about you? How's work going?"

Cloud was hooked on every word that Zack spoke. He learned that Zack was working with a team of other graphic designers, but that he really wanted to break apart from them and do his own thing. Zack had so many interesting ideas, so many things that he wanted to do in his field of work and Cloud loved hearing about it. Zack thought outside of the box, he went above and beyond. And to Cloud that in itself was attractive.

"Enough about work stuff though," Zack started with a laugh, "I didn't mean to talk your ear off."

"No," Cloud said with a shake of his head. "I like listening to it. I'm learning more about you, it's really nice to hear what you're passionate about."

Reaching out for the bottle of wine he felt himself blush. "So don't think you're blabbering. But I guess you're right, enough about work. More wine?"

"Sure," Zack said with a smile.

They finished up their dinner before Zack insisted to be the one to clear the table. So Cloud took their glasses and the remaining bottle of wine into the living room and set them on the table. Maybe they'd finish it, maybe they wouldn't. Cloud was a bit of a lightweight anways but since he ate dinner and had a full stomach he guessed he could indulge a bit.

Taking a seat on the couch he grabbed the remote just as Zack stepped into the room.

"Thanks for that," Cloud started as the man moved towards the couch.

"No problem," Zack said with a sigh as he took a seat on the couch. "So what are we watching?"

"I have two options, " Cloud began, "one is a drama and the other is suspense."

Zack seemed to be in thought for a moment before tilting his head. "How does suspense sound?"

"Yeah," Cloud said with a smile before pointing the remote at the tv and scrolling through the menu. "That was my first pick."

"Great!" Zack exclaimed while sitting back further on the couch. Then he paused before glancing around their surroundings. "Do you want the light off?"

Lights out?

Well it was a movie. And who watched a movie with the lights on?

Nodding he cleared his throat, "yeah. Um do you want popcorn?" He asked while already sliding off the couch.

"Sure!" Zack replied with a grin. Whether or not he caught Cloud's nervousness the other was unsure, but he quickly made his way into the kitchen to make their movie snack. He heard the start of the movie previews begin and he let out a sigh. No big deal, the night was going perfect. They had watched a movie together before already. So why should he be nervous?

The microwave beeped at it's finish and Cloud grabbed a bowl to empty the popcorn into. Walking back into the living room he set the popcorn on the table and took a seat at the end of the couch.

"Do you mind if I charge my phone?" Zack asked.

"Oh no," Cloud started, preparing to get off the couch again. "Do you need a charger"

"Nope! I got it thanks!" Zack began while hopping off the couch and plugging up his phone. He set it down on the kitchen counter before going back into the living room. He had been sitting on the opposite end of the couch, but when he came back in he sat directly in the middle. Close to Cloud's end of the couch. He didn't say anything, just got comfortable as Cloud pulled his feet up onto the couch beneath him.

The movie finally started after the previews and they watched and commented throughout it. It was funny because at the theatre they couldn't really talk during the film but now Cloud felt like they should watch movies this way all the time. Zack's comments were hilarious to him. He found himself to be laughing more at what Zack was saying than focusing on the actual movie. And somehow Zack's arm had wrapped around him and he was now leaning entirely into him while munching on popcorn.

"What!? Why is she going with him? Doesn't she know he's shady!?" Zack started while running a hand over his face.

"She doesn't know yet," Cloud laughed. "she think's they're friends."

"Oh come on," Zack began with a sigh as Cloud looked up at him.

"If you were in her situation you wouldn't know either!"

"I would," Zack said with a smirk, "I'm good at reading situations."

Cloud shook his head before laughing a bit. "Sure."

"I am!" Zack challenged with a laugh of his own. Cloud wanted to reply with something teasing but when their eyes locked again, all thoughts of whatever sentence he was going to attempt to say was lost.

"Like," Zack started softly while running his fingers through soft blond spikes. "Right now," he spoke gently. Cloud barely had time to register the words before he felt warm lips over his own. They pulled apart only briefly before connecting again and instantly winding their arms around each other.

Maybe it was because they hadn't kissed like this since their last date, or maybe it was because something had been steadily building and building since Zack had arrived that evening. But once they connected, it was as if they didn't want to separate. Cloud was vaguely aware of the movie in the background, but it was just a mashup of noises and voices. But the one thing that was vivid was the sound of their breathing and Cloud's own beating heart that seemed to have increased just in that short amount of time.

He began to grow dizzy and he wondered if that was the effect of the wine. He had only had two glasses….surely that wasn't it. So he could only guess it was just the effect of kissing Zack. He recalled this feeling from before, it excited him he couldn't lie…but also scared him. If just a kiss made him feel this way…

Before he realized it they had somehow moved and now he had his back against the couch with Zack on top of him. They hadn't broken their kiss for a moment and Cloud only pulled the other closer. He felt his fingers clutch at the others back before moving downwards and clutching at the end of the others shirt. There was a desire burning within him, and he felt compelled to move his hand beneath the garments. To finally touch the smooth, hot, muscled body beneath it. But before he could even do so…

He felt Zack suddenly tense and break their heated kiss, and he blearily opened his eyes in confusion.

"Zack," he started while sitting up once he saw Zack cast a look behind him. The man let out a sigh before laughing and shaking his head.

"I think Jinx likes me," he said while pointing at the cat that had just laid down on the grown, blinking up at them innocently.

"Jinxie?" Cloud started a bit confused while looking from the cat to Zack. "Oh sorry! Did he scratch you!?"

"No," Zack replied with a grin, "he just jumped on my back. Surprised me."

"Jinxie," Cloud began with a tsk while pulling himself up fully. "Sorry," he said again.

"It's okay," Zack started gently, that same reassuring and sweet smile on his face. Cloud had to fight away another blush before continuing.

"Um," Cloud began cautiously. "We're you really into this movie anymore?"

"Not really," Zack replied while keeping a steady gaze on the small blond.

Reaching out for the remote control Cloud turned the movie off.

"Um," he started while glancing down towards the couch cushions.

Okay, so forget the stupid rules or counter or whatever! He wasn't going by that, he was just going by what felt right, and it just so happened to be the third date that things felt right. But they had been talking for so long before those three dates, so maybe that's why it felt so right. In those regards, they hadn't rushed anything. They had a connection way before they met face to face, they knew each other so well already. So why hold off on something that they probably both thought about sharing?He wasn't sure but he couldn't deny that the kiss they had just been immersed in lit a fire within him. Although…he didn't have the first clue as to how to get that message across to Zack. Did Zack….was he thinking…did he maybe have that desire for him now too?

Zack could see the blush, could hear the nervousness in his tone. He felt the passion in his kiss, and saw the unsureness in his eyes. And as Zack had told him before…he was good at reading situations. Zack knew Cloud probably didn't know how to covey his current feelings, and that was fine. All Zack needed to know was that they were indeed on the same page. He could handle the rest.

Taking Cloud's hand into his he placed a light kiss against his knuckles.

"Should we go to the bedroom?" Zack asked softly, his eyes never leaving Cloud's and his fingers gently stroking his hair.

Cloud felt himself let out a breath that he wasn't even aware that he was holding. Nodding he leaned forward and placed a soft, timid kiss against the other's lips.

"Yeah," he said quietly.

To hell with nerves, and shyness and prior broken hearts. Cloud wanted this. He wanted… Zack.

Authors Notes: Chapter 3! So what, oh what does Sephiroth want? Not cool, just when Cloud is really trying to move on! But despite all that...looks like things are going to the next level with Zack and Cloud! Maybe that's exactly what Cloud needs to finally forget about Seph! Cloud definitely wants Zack, but will he be able to let down his walls entirely? Until next chap! Thanks so much for your guys reviews! I intended to make this chapter longer but I ended up splitting it, so next chap will be up soon!
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