This fanfiction was written as a prequel sidestory to a role-play I'm writing with my friend. Makes sense separately.
The name's Zack. Zack Fair, SOLDIER First Class. Lots of stuff has happened in my life, perhaps too much lately. My mentor and best friend Angeal Hewley has disappeared. Perhaps deserted, but I don't want to think about that. I don't want to believe it. Since then, I've slowly become friends with Sephiroth, the General of ShinRa army. Angeal is also his best friend along with Genesis Rhapsodos, who disappeared first. Genesis has taken many other SOLDIERs with him, so I've been assigned to lots of missions lately. On many of them I've been to together with Sephiroth. That's how we got the opportunity to talk. He's lost his only friends, so I can tell he's lonely. He rarely talks about his feelings and shows his emotions even less, but if anybody can make him talk, it's me. I don't know how I do it, but I make friends with almost everyone very quickly. And so, on our last mission... This assignment was very close to Midgar. We finished it rather quickly and now we were walking back towards the city. I didn't like how quiet it was, so I started a conversation.
“Hey Seph,” He got used to me calling him Seph. He forbade me from doing so in from of other people, but just like this, it was fine. He acted as if he was annoyed by it at first, but I think it's making him happy. He's starting to drop that cold facede of his. I think he's afraid of getting his feelings hurt. I understand that having two people who you care so much about abandon you... I don't know how he can handle it so well. Then again... maybe he really doesn't. “What?” I heard his calm voice. Oops, I let myself get carried away. I turned my attention to him, leaving my thoughts by themselves. “So, tell me, what are your hobbies?”
“Hm?” he looked at me questionably. “Like what you do in your free time. There's gotta be something, right?” “Oh... well, I don't have much spare time, but there are few things I do enjoy.”
“Then tell me what you enjoy the most. Something, that's fun for you.” I was getting curious. “I have a thing for horror movies. I own a small collection of DVDs.”
“Wow, that's cool. I've never seen a horror movie though.” This was kinda awkward. I scratched my head. “Really? We could watch it together then. If you want to that is. It's more fun when you don't watch it alone.” “Of course I want to!” I almost yelled excitedly. Then I paused, “Ah, sorry, I got carried away.” Now I acted like a child, oh great... To my surprise, Sephiroth snickered and said: “Okay, then if you're not busy on this Saturday...”
“Yeah, I don't have any plans.”
“Good, then come to my place at 6 pm, I'll be waiting.” Today just couldn't get any better! Days passed by quickly and Saturday came. I trained until lunch and then I hanged out with Kunsel. These quiet peaceful days were becoming more and more rare.
“So, our ladies' man is going on a date with our Silver General?” Kunsel asked smiling mischievously. I almost choked with my juice.
“What the hell?! It's NOT a date!” I protested loudly. Perhaps too loudly, because people who walked past us were giving me bad looks. “Oh really? What else can be an invitation to watch a movie... in the evening?” “An opportunity to become friends!” “Ooooh, right. So you could start a relationship.”
“No! He's just lost his best friends, I just want to cheer him up!”
“And is there a better way to cheer somebody up than sex?”
“Oh, shut up Kunsel. You know, at times like these, I regret telling you I'm bisexual.”
“But you're only flirting with girls. Doesn't that mean you want a serious relationship with a guy?”
“Right, so I should just go and flirt with every available cadet? Yeah, great idea.”
“Then you're not denying it!” “I don't know.”
“Then would you date Sephiroth if he wanted to?”
“... I don't know.” As hard as I thought about it... I didn't know. I had no idea who or what I wanted when it came down to relationships. I was good at fighting, friendship and not keeping my mouth shut, but love... it just confused me. In the past, there were few girls and guys I went out with but it all ended soon. Nothing serious. But all I really wanted now was to cheer Seph up. I didn't want him to deal with it alone. I don't think anyone but me would help him. Not many see him as a person. It's sad. But it makes me admire him even more. I'm not sure how I'd be able to deal with it. I need people around me. I think that's what keeps me so cheerful. I just love to make people smile. And if there were no people to make happy... would I be able to be happy? To... stay being myself? Before I knew it, it was 10 minutes to 6 and I was on my way to Sephiroth's apartment. I was wearing the usual sleeveless sweater and pants, not complete SOLDIER uniform. Like this, it was easy to get back to work, if I was suddenly needed.
I couldn't help myself but to be nervous. I was telling myself it was thanks to Kunsel. I didn't even know if I was lying to myself or not. I knocked on the door of Sephiroth's apartment. He opened them shortly after, stepping aside so I could enter. He was wearing the same clothing as me. As I thought about it, I've never seen him in anything else but his usual leather uniform. He caught my gaze and said: “It's comfy, so I wear it at home.” Then he led me to the living room. There I saw his 'small collection', as he named it few days ago. “You call this 'small collection'? What the hell would be a large one?” I asked, staring unbelievably at the shelves full of DVDs.
“I have only 349 movies.” Seph shrugged, leaving to the kitchen. He came back right away with some beer and chips.
“Hey, that's my favourite brand! How'd you know?” I asked, amazed.
“Angeal told me I guess. And I just tend to remember pretty much everything.”
“Wow, just... wow.”
“Anyway, I didn't think letting you choose a movie would be a good idea, so I picked the best ones and now you can say which one do you want to watch.”
“... The one you like the most. And don't tell me the name, I wanna be surprised.” I sat down on the couch, popping the canned beer open. Seph took one of the DVDs, putting it into the player and pushing play on the remote control. Then he sat down next to me on the leather couch. I think he's got a thing for leather. At first I thought the movie isn't scary at all, but after about 15 minutes I almost spilled the beer. Oh wait... I spilled it... right onto my pants. Then I heard Sephiroth chuckling. I blushed deeply. Oh boy, this was so embarrassing. He paused the movie and got up. “Get those pants off, I'll lend you clean ones.”
I blushed even more. “You really don't have to-” I tried to talk him out of it, but he interrupted me. “Yes, I do. The sooner it's washed the better.” he said in a voice that left no place for arguments and he left. I sighed and hesitantly took my trousers off right before Seph came back. He took the dirty ones from me and handed me his. I quickly put them on and waited for him to come back. My cheeks were still red, so I tried to calm myself down meanwhile.
“No need to be embarrassed, Zack,” he said as he returned, “I used to be all jumpy as well, when I started watching this genre.” He sat down next to me again. “It brings back memories.” “Like what?” I asked curiously.
“When me, Angeal and Genesis...” he trailed off and stayed quiet. I could see the pain in his eyes. “... You really miss them, don't you?” I asked softly.
“... I do. We promised... to stay together no matter what. And yet... they left me. I-I don't know what to do. I want to believe they will come back but... I'm not so sure anymore.” he was looking on the floor, his silver bangs shadowing his greenish eyes.
I didn't know what to say.
“I know I'll have to fight them one day... but I don't want to.... Zack?”
“Yes?”
“Can I... trust you? That you won't tell anybody about anything I've told you?”
“Of course! I would never intentionally do anything to hurt any of my friends!”
“So... you take me as a friend?”
“Sure thing! I'd do anything to help you get through this.” He gripped my sweater and whispered: “Then help me get rid of this pain... I feel so lonely and I can't tell anybody... I'd fail in eyes of others if I did.” I couldn't think. I couldn't think at all. But I needed to do something. He was so desperate to get help, but he held a great responsibility. He had to look strong, not to show any weakness. And all that ran through my head was that Kunsel's stupid idea. “I admire you even though I know about all of this now” I said, lifting his head by his chin, so he would look into my eyes. And then.. I just kissed him. At first I was a little afraid of how will he react, but when he started to respond, my mind just went blank. I haven't been this close to anybody for months, so I just let myself get swept away. As the kiss got more and more passionate, I let my hands wander under his sweater. Feeling the smooth skin of his back along with some scars I pressed against him, our still clothed chests touching. I sensed his somewhat rough hands on my back too. Then he ran across my nipples and I gasped. He used this opportunity to bit my lower lip. Unconsciously, I moved even closer to him. Then he shifted his attention to my neck, sucking on it.
“Ah, Seph!” I moaned, savoring the feeling. Before I knew it, I was topless and he was kissing and licking on my chest. I gripped his shoulders when his tongue circled around my now erect nipples. After he bit them lightly he said: “We should move to the bedroom.”
I just nodded, breathing fast. My mind was fogged by pleasure and he hasn't even touched me below the waist yet. He took my hand I let myself be led through the apartment. Before I realized what was happening, I was lying on Seph's bed and his now naked chest caught my attention. I could not deny, that our Silver General was deadly sexy. He was on his four, continuing where he left off. I was so lost in the pleasure that I don't even remember what I did. Sephiroth's voice partly brought me back to reality.
“Tell me... tell me that you need me.”
I could feel the despair from his voice and actions. His whole being was full of it. I could never say no to him. Not when he was like this. “Aah... Y-Yes... I need you... Seph!” I didn't really care about my feelings, I haven't even thought about it. It's been so long since I had sex... too long. And that was all that mattered. I could faintly feel my pants being taken off. I haven't realized I was hard until Sephiroth touched me there. I let out a loud groan. Then suddenly my underwear was off. I don't know if everything was happening so fast or I my mind just wasn't getting it all. “Tell me if it hurts.” I heard and then a slick finger entered me. It was strange. He was rough and gentle at the same time, I can't explain it. He stretched me skillfully. Those long fingers were driving me crazy. He's found my sweet spot so quickly that I thought I'm gonna come soon. But he stopped and before I knew it, I could feel his erection sheathed inside me. I couldn't stop moaning, it felt so incredibly good. He started moving slowly, but I wanted more and I wanted it now. I think I gasped 'Faster!' before he picked up the pace. Soon he was pounding into me, hitting my prostate every time. All I remember is seeing white and then I came. I haven't come so much until now. I sensed his hot sperm in me. I didn't think that's something I could ever forget. And I haven't. I remember falling asleep soon after. From the day after, all I know are parts and bits.
Seph apologized to me and told me he wanted to replace Genesis, at least for a while. We both agreed that what happened was a mistake. There was no love, no feelings. Just despair and pity. I cried that night...
I lied in my bed, unable to stop tears from running down my cheeks, wetting my pillow. I wasn't thinking... and I screwed up. As I tried to do a good thing, I ended up hurting both of us. I'm afraid he's blaming himself... and I don't know how to help him. I just... don't know. I feel so useless. I got a bit better after I met this girl, Aerith. She was nice and I think I fell in love with her. This time for real. But things got bad, fate didn't want us to be together and I ended in Hojo's lab together with my friend – Cloud. Poor boy, too much has happened to him.
Seph went completely crazy. To tell the truth... I knew this would come, sooner of later. But back to Cloud. We ran away from the labs. Or... I should say I dragged him out of there. He had a terrible case of Mako poisoning. I wasn't sure if he can hear me at all, but I still took care of him, kept telling him stories. I could never abandon him. I would give up my life for him. That's when I realized I loved him. More than anybody. I wanted to go back to Midgar to tell Aerith, but... before we could get there, I had to fight the ShinRa army and... I was dying. But I managed to protect my Cloud. He came to his senses just as life was slowly leaving my body. I wanted to tell him. I wanted to tell him how much I love him, but I couldn't. It was too much on him already.
I guess... if there really is an afterlife in the Lifestream... I'm gonna stick around him and protect him as much as I'll be able to.
Good night, Cloud.