Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ A Hearts Second Chance ❯ Chapter 11 ( Chapter 11 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Cloud stood behind Sephiroth on the elevator as they rode it to the upper floors of the apartment building. Since the doctor said he was not to be alone tonight, Sephiroth had told Cloud he would be spending the night at his apartment. Cloud felt a blush threaten to rise form the events that had occurred during his last stay. Looking at Sephiroth’s back he wondered if the marks had faded yet, sometimes being Mako enhanced was a good thing, but it sucked when you wanted to mark your lover for everyone to see.
Sephiroth watched Clouds reflection in the metal doors of the elevator. The boy swayed a little but otherwise he seemed like the effect of the experimental Mako was not affecting him, although he did seem a little red. Maybe he had a fever. The elevator dinged as it stopped at his floor then opened. Walking down the hall to his apartment, he could hear his nosey neighbor walking in her apartment. Unlocking his door, he grabbed Cloud and shoved him through moments before she opened hers. He did not acknowledge her as he slammed his door shut. Sephiroth prided himself on his ability to remain calm and show no emotion, but that woman’s mere presence just pissed him off.
“Mind explaining to me why you just shoved me through the door.” Cloud growled poking Sephiroth in the chest.
Sephiroth looked down at the hand assaulting his chest than into the furious blue eyes of the boy in front of him. “Excuse me?”
“I said…” Cloud did not have time to finish as his world tipped on its axis. When everything stopped moving he was pinned against the door with his feet dangling off the floor, and a very irritated body was holding him in place. Cloud tried to keep hold of the anger he had been feeling, but it drained away. Lust for the man dominating him surged through his veins like molten lava.
Sephiroth watched Clouds eyes darken as he stared at his mouth. He felt his own body react to the obvious lust clouding the blondes eyes, but the heat coming off the younger mans body was not from his desire. Cloud definitely had a fever and judging from the heat radiating from him it was very high. Sighing Sephiroth backed away slowly, letting Cloud slide gently to his feet. Cloud’s eyes met his in question.
“You have a fever and should be resting while your body recovers from the incident at the lab.” Sephiroth said as he turned away. “Are you hungry? I am not a good cook so we will have to order in. Is there a restaurant you prefer?”
When he turned around to look at a strangely quiet Cloud, he saw the boy looking at him with curiosity. “You can’t cook?”
Sephiroth stared to Cloud in shock; he had just admitted one of his darkest secrets to the blonde without even hesitating. What the hell was wrong with him?
Cloud couldn’t help but smirk at the alarmed look on Sephiroth’s face. It was apparent he had never intended for him to know that about him, but it made Cloud feel good to know the General felt some kind of trust towards him. “I promise to keep your secret.” Cloud said with a smile.
Watching Cloud’s face light up, Sephiroth didn’t feel so bad about letting his little secret out. That smile made him feel strangely warm deep inside where his cold hollow heart had once been.

Lilly woke up on her bed. It took her a moment to remember this was not were she fell asleep. Sitting up she looked around the room, her eyes falling on the man sitting in the windowsill his arm on his raised knee. He looked lost in thought as he sat there staring out the window.
“How long was I out?” She asked him.
“Two hours.” He answered turning to face her. The sitting sun causing his red eyes to glow from under the fringe of his bangs. She remembered him from the vision Lucrecia had showed her. Through all the battles she had seen Vincent had fought hard by Cloud’s side using the beasts that shared his body. It intrigued her to know such a secret and she wanted to know more. In the world Lucrecia had shown her he had been quiet always standing on the fringes of the group, never really joining in, so she was sure he wouldn‘t talk about how he had come to be like this.
“Vincent.” She began as he turned to look out the window again. “I know why I was awakened. Lucrecia showed me.”
She looked down at her hands lying in her lap; she could almost feel his eyes boring into her. Taking a deep breath, she told him about Cloud and Sephiroth, everything Lucrecia had showed her. She looked up at him then added, “She also said they are both in Midgar now.”
Vincent remained quiet for a while, clearly lost in thought. In the short time she had been with him she could tell he was a man who though and planned everything with the information he had at hand. Then he turned those scarlet eyes on her and stood. Walking over to the end of the bed she sat on he looked down at her. “We will be arriving at the cabin in two days.”
“I see, than we will begin training.” She said looking up at him from the bed feeling a little vulnerable; from this angle, he was a little intimidating.
“No. You and I will continue to another location closer to Midgar where Sephiroth is.” He said as he walked away. Opening the door, he walked out of the room.
Lilly took another deep breath to calm herself. He was just a little scary, that was the reason why her heart was beating faster, she thought to herself as she nodded. A moment later the door burst open again, startling Lilly. She looked over to see Yuffie coming in dragging an exasperated Tifa. The little brunette dropped onto the mattress. “Are you feeling better?”
“Yes.” Lilly answered as Yuffie leaned forward. Then she wrinkled her nose and leaned back.
“What?” Lilly barked.
Tifa blushed as Yuffie said, “You need a shower.” waiving her hand in front of her face.
Lilly’s mouth dropped open as her cheeks heated in embarrassment. Then anger crackled through her blood.
“You little brat.” She shouted as she launched at the girl, causing blankets and pillows to explode from the bed. With a loud yelp, Yuffie hit the floor with Lilly sitting on her chest.
“Oww.” She said rubbing the back of her head.
The blood drained from Lilly’s face as she realized what she had done. She scrambled off the girl and crab crawled away slamming into the wall. “I’m so sorry. I don’t know what came over me.”
“Tis okay. Don’t worry it won’t happen again.” Yuffie said sitting up and crossing her legs. “You just surprised me.”
Lilly brought her legs up and hugged them, blushing from embarrassment. She opened her mouth then closed it again. Turning a brighter shade of red she asked, “Where are the showers?”
Yuffie giggled. “You have one in here.” She said pointing at the door.
“Thanks.” Lilly muttered standing up then went to the room. Leaning against the closed door, she closed her eyes as a wave of dizziness threatened to take her down. Growling she fought it back, she was so done with being ill. Storming over to the shower she turned on the faucet and stripped the borrowed cloths off, tossing them into the corner. Stepping into the spray she sighed as the hot water ran over her tired body. Lilly thought she heard the door open, but when she peaked out the room was empty. Shrugging her shoulder she went back to cleaning herself, grumbling at the uncouth way that brat had informed her that she needed to clean herself. She picked up the shampoo bottle and began washing her ungodly long hair. She could already feel all the tangles and decided she may have to cut it. Finishing up, she turned the shower off. Stepping out she noticed a towel and some cloths stacked on the counter by the door. Smiling she realized she had heard the door open. She quickly dried herself and dressed in the cloths.
Opening the door, she stepped out looking around. Tifa was sitting in a chair across the room, but Yuffie was nowhere to be seen.
“She got bored.” Tifa said. “I can help you with your hair. It looks really badly tangled.”
“You may have to cut it.” Lilly said grabbing some of her hair and pulling it forward to look at he mess.
“No it will be fine I promise. Sit here.” Tifa said patting a stool in front of the chair she was sitting in. Tifa began the long work of combing out her hair.
“So where did you grow up?” She asked.
Tifa watched the girl’s body tighten. “I don’t know. All I remember is waking up in the experimental tube.”
“Oh.” Tifa said stopping brushing. She heard the girl sigh.
“It’s okay. I’m sure it will all come back one day.” Lilly said sadness in her voice.
“I’m sure it will.” Tifa said as she finished brushing Lilly’s hair. “Would you like it if I braided your hair? It may make it easier to take care of.”
“Thank you.” Lilly said blushing. Then she heard Tifa begin to hum as she started sectioning off her hair. Sighing Lilly began to relax from the gentle way Tifa was tending to her hair. After a moment she realized that Tifa was making two separate braids starting from the top of her head on either side, weaving down, then finally she tied them off with the braid ending at her hip.
“Here, take a look.” Tifa said as she turned her toward the mirror. Lilly looked at herself in the mirror for the first time since she had woken to Lucrecia’s request. She was an inch or two taller than Tifa, but mush skinnier. She sighed as she looked down at what was supposed to be a woman’s body only to see small breasts and next to no curves. Nothing like the woman standing next to her.
“Don’t you like the braids?” Tifa asked.
Lilly meet Tifa’s gaze in the mirror, “I love them. It’s just I’m not very pretty.” She said looking at her feet.
Tifa smiled, “Yes you are.”
Lilly blushed as she looked at her small chest, “But they are so small.”
Tifa burst into laughter, tears leaking from the corner of her eyes, “You can’t compare yourself to me. I’m above average in that area. Besides having such large breasts is a pain. Literally. You have no idea how much my back hurts from carrying this things around.”
Lilly giggled as she looked back up at Tifa. “Really?”
“Yes, really. Now I think we should get you to the kitchen, you must be starving by now.” And with that Tifa drug Lilly through the ship in search of food, while Lilly’s belly rumbled loudly.