Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ Undercover Lovers ❯ The big blond lobster ( Chapter 63 )

 

 

Chapter 63: The big blond lobster

 

When Seifer woke up the next morning he found that Squall was spooned around his body again like he had been that first night they had slept in the same bed. His chest tightened when he was assaulted with the memory of the nightmare he had had last night. God he loved the man who was snuggled up tight against him. Reaching over he ran the back of his fingers down the slumbering brunet's soft cheek. He felt tears sting the back of his eyelids once more but he bit them back and whispered, “I swear to you Squall, I swear that if it's in my power I will never let anything or anyone hurt you.”

 

Seifer would have been perfectly content just laying there and holding his sleeping lover until the end of time but his bladder had other plans. He carefully eased his body out from under Squall's warm brown body and padded silently into the bathroom. When he returned to the bedroom he frowned when he saw that his lover was now awake. But it quickly turned into a smile when Squall crooked his finger and beckoned him back to bed.

 

Sliding in beside him Seifer lay on his back and grabbed Squall and pulled him over so that they were lying belly to belly and exchanged good morning kisses with him. Breaking away he said, “I love you Sweet Cheeks.”

 

Squall replied, “I love you too Seif.” Then asked, “Anymore bad dreams?”

 

Seifer shook his head in the negative and kissed Squall again then asked, “What do you have planned for today baby?”

 

Squall laid his head on Seifer's broad shoulder and replied, “I need to call Gene and find out whom this drug lord is that we are going to be meeting with?”

 

“And you think he's going to automatically divulge this information?”

 

Squall leaned back up and said, “Yes.”

 

“If you don't mind me asking, why?”

 

Squall chuckled a little and answered, “Because like any good business man you always research the person that you are going to be partners with? I'm more certain then not that Gene Caraway has a dossier on me, just like he knows that I have one on him. And if he is serious about doing business with my family then he will be forthcoming with a name.”

 

Seifer grabbed Squall's chin and kissed him again, “So I guess that means we can't stay in bed today?”

 

Squall sighed dramatically, “As much as I'd like too no can do. Sometime today I need to get in contact with Kiro's to see when we can meet with Captain Shinra.”

 

Seifer reached around and cupped Squall's tight ass and growled, “Well shit there goes that idea.” A fire started to build in his green eyes and he husked out, “I swear that as soon as this case is over as well as your family problems I'm going to kidnap your fine little ass and hold you for ransom.”

 

Squall couldn't help it he burst out laughing when he finally regained control he answered the question that was written across Seifer's handsome face, “I was thinking the exact same thing.”

 

Seifer chuckled when he found out the brunet's thoughts had been identical to his own, smirking he said, “Fine I'll let you kidnap me. Your family has money and would be able to pay the exorbitant amount that I would ask for. Where mine wouldn't pay a plug nickel for me.”

 

Squall frowned he knew that even though Seifer had said it jokingly that he had been serious. Coming from a loving family it really bothered him that Seifer's didn't seem to care about him. He hadn't asked about his lover's sister before but he was a little curious as to what she was like. If his father was any indication he didn't want to meet her.

 

Reaching his hand up Squall ran his fingers down the soft stubble that was now on Seifer's jaw line. Yes they had about a million and a half things to do today but he was enjoying this time, “What is she like?”

 

Seifer let out a long breath he knew whom Squall was referring to and answered, “Don't get me wrong Squall I do love my sister but she has the tendency to be a know-it-all…” he paused and wasn't sure how to proceed, but continued, “Let's just suffice to say that she is the total opposite of yours.” Seifer kissed him softly on the lips and added “I don't know how she's going to take it when she finds out that I'm in love with you. I honestly don't know if she'll accept it or not and to tell you the truth I don't really give a shit.”

 

Squall hugged Seifer tight, resting his head against the blond's broad shoulder he whispered a little sadly, “I hope she does my love.” Pulling away he smiled up at him and said, “I need to make coffee and feed our baby.” Turned and walked towards the kitchen.

 

After the kitten had been fed and they had breakfast Squall placed the call to Gene Caraway.

 

Milo picked up the phone in the study and said, “Caraway residence.”

 

“Michelangelo Valentinius calling for Gene Caraway. Is he available?” Squall said crisply recognizing the disembodied voice as the man who had hung up on him before.

 

“Just one moment Mr. Valentinius and I'll get him for you.” Milo replied in a hurried voice. This time he put the call on hold and was on his way out the door when Gene Caraway entered.

 

“Morning boss, Mr. Valentinius is holding for you.” He practically gushed out. He remembered what Ulysses had told him about Valentinius getting his bones when he was 11 and how Mr. Caraway actually liked the intense young man he really didn't want to get on the bosses bad side.

 

Gene scowled at him and snapped, “Get out.”

 

When the door closed behind Milo Gene crossed over to his desk, sat down and picked up the phone, “Good morning Michel, what can I do for you?”

 

Squall answered, “I've checked my schedule and I have time available Monday afternoon if that is convenient for you.”

 

Gene smiled and answered, “Monday would be fine. Let's say around 2:00.”

 

“Perfect. But that's not the only reason that I called. I'm going to need information on our other business associate.”

 

Gene smiled yet again Yes he was definitely going to enjoy doing business with Michelangelo Valentinius. The young man was smart and he had actually been anticipating this phone call, if it hadn't of came he would have reconsidered the partnership. But Michel was smart and wanted to know who he was doing business with, “Not a problem Michel, his name is William Gentry.”

 

“Thank you Gene.” Squall replied and hung up the phone. Crossing over to the closet he opened the safe and pulled out an address book, scanning through the numbers he found the one that he wanted and placed the call.

 

“Yeah?” A deep voice sounded on the other end of the line.

 

“Hello Cid, I need a favor that requires your expertise.” Squall replied.

 

Cid Highwind chuckled, “Give me the name and I'll have the information to you within 24 hours.”

 

“William Gentry. And Cid while you're at it see what you can find on a Gene Caraway.”

 

“Not a problem Squall.” The phones went silent as both men hung up at the same time.

 

Replacing the book in the safe Squall had one more phone call he had to make. Dialing the private number that he had for Kiros he waited until the other man picked up, “Hello Uncle Kiros have you spoke with our friend yet on when we can meet?”

 

Kiros bit back the chuckle that threatened to escape his lips that's one thing that he liked about Squall Leonhart, he didn't mince words, “Yes I have and he said that tomorrow afternoon is fine with him same place as before.”

 

“Perfect.” Squall said and clipped his cell phone shut.

 

Seifer had stood in the doorway and listened while Squall had made his phone calls, “Do you mind me asking who this Cid person is?'

 

Squall grinned over at his lover and answered, “No I don't mind, Cid Highwind is one of the smartest people that I know and has helped me out when I've needed information before.”

 

“Can he be trusted?” Seifer asked.

 

“Yes he can be trusted. I'm not entirely sure who he works for but his security clearance is off the scale.” Squall replied.

 

Seifer was intrigued, “How did you wind up meeting him?”

 

Squall smiled and answered, “I was on my way home one night and stopped to get something to eat and when I came out of the restaurant I found him waiting by my car. He had backed into it and put a small chip in one of the headlights, he gave me a business card and told me to go there and have them replace it and they would bill him for the damages.”

 

“Come off it Squall, there's got to be more to it then that.” Seifer said a little irritably.

 

Squall let out an exasperated breath and continued, “If you would let me finish. I told him it wasn't a problem and then I saw that he was not only reeling drunk but he had been crying. So I ask him what was wrong and he told me that his wife had died early that day and he started to walk away and get in his car. There was no way in hell that I could let him drive in that condition so I offered to give him a ride home.”

 

Squall paused and let out a deep sigh, “He looked at me and said, `Home? I don't have a home anymore. She was my home and now she's gone.' So I asked him if there was somewhere else I could take him and he said that he really didn't know. Seifer I couldn't take him in and have him spend the night in the drunk tank so I brought him here and let him sleep it off on my couch.”

 

Seifer couldn't believe it. He actually couldn't believe it. Leaping forward he grabbed Squall by the shoulders and shook him, “You beautiful little idiot. He could have been feeding you a line and could have…” His breathing ragged he spat out angrily, “He could have killed you or raped you stupid.” His anger quickly abated he knelt down in front of his lover and hugged him tight.

 

Squall was shocked by his behavior it hadn't occurred to him at the time that he had helped Cid but he knew that Seifer was right. Resting his cheek on top of Seifer's head he said simply, “You're right.”

 

“You're damn right I'm right.” Seifer growled, “But enough about that, continue your story please.”

 

Squall smiled at Seifer and continued, “Anyway I brought him back here and let him sleep. The next morning I made us coffee and he started crying again and started telling me about her.” Squall paused again and a look of sorrow crossed his features, “He then said that he shouldn't be bothering me with his `wails of woe' that I was too young to have ever experienced the death of a loved one. When I told him that my mom had been killed when I was five and how my father and I saw a grief councilor and it had helped us both a great deal. I suggested that he do the same and he said he would. Before he left that day I gave him my number and told him that if he ever needed to talk to someone to call me. After that he did call me several times and we eventually developed a friendship.”

 

“And you actually told him that you were a cop?” Seifer asked the shock apparent in his voice.

 

Squall chuckled and replied, “Yes I told him. Seif it was one of those things that I felt in my gut. I knew that I could trust him and you know that I don't say that about a lot of people.”

 

Seifer hugged him again and said, “I know baby. I'm just a little curious on why you're having him find out more about Gene Caraway I thought you got all the info you needed from Reno?”

 

“Seifer, for the most part the Feds run on a need to know basis, and Reno told me what he thought I needed to know.” Squall responded and hugged him back then added, “Now my lover I'm going to need your help.”

 

Seifer licked his upper and waggled his eyebrows at Squall and growled, “Are you now?”

 

Squall snorted, “Get your mind out of the gutter Almasy.”

 

Seifer quipped back at him, “Why does yours need to roll by?”

 

“You are a licentious reprobate.”

 

Seifer smirked, “You know it babe, and it's all your fault.”

 

Squall laughed, “And how is it my fault?”

 

Seifer sprang to his feet and tackled Squall to the bed and pouted, “You are the one that seduced me. Remember? And to think I was saving myself for marriage.”

 

“Whatever. Now let me up.”

 

Seifer reluctantly rose off of Squall and helped him to his feet, “Okay babe, what do you need my help with?”

 

Squall replied, “I need help moving the bed in Carries room, so we can sat the air mattress up in there.”

 

Seifer looked at him green eyes blazing and winked, “Yes Master Yoda.”

 

Changing into cutoffs they sat about rearranging the furniture in Carries room. Squall was in the process of remaking the bed when they heard the front door open.

 

“Squall, Seifer we're back.” Carries voice rang out.

 

Seifer pouted a little he was thoroughly enjoying watching Squall making the bed considering when he bent over it gave him a perfect view of that sweet little ass. “I'll go see if they need any help.” Then walked out of the room.

 

“Hey Care Bear.” He greeted her with a hug, “Need any help?'

 

Carrie returned the hug and replied, “That would be great. Thanks Seif.”

 

“Not a problem honey.”

 

They made short work of getting the things carried in form the car and when they were finished Carrie looked around for her brother, “Where's Squall?”

 

Seifer quickly explained to her that they had done a little rearranging in her room so the air mattress could be set up in there and that they hoped she didn't mind.

 

“I don't mind.” Carrie replied.

 

“That way you can play with Squall's light saber without anybody else seeing, right Seifer? I bet you got to play with it while we were gone.” Gideon said innocently.

 

Seifer Almasy didn't embarrass that easily but in the past few days he had blushed ore the he had ever done before, usually it was just a quick flush across the cheeks and it was done, but this time it was different. It was a slow burn that started at his toes and slowly crept up his body until he was bright red from the top of his head to the tips of his toes.

 

Ellone and Sean looked at him and said with the same innocence that their brother had used, “Wow you look like a big blond lobster.”

 

 

 

 

Authors Apology: I am so sorry that it took so long to update, but February was hectic. Had a houseful of company, a wedding and then my computer went on the fritz. Luckily for me I had just saved everything to pin drive so I wasn't completely wiped out.