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FFVII ONCE AGAIN! BY POPULAR DEMAND! LET THE DRAMA CONTINUE!

Later on the love triangle will become a love web and I will post up the explanation of it all...

Disclaimer: I believe I don't own this... Still...

No one is really sure how this all started, but if you want the most accurate idea of how this all began I would have to say this... it all started with a bet.

It was common knowledge like: drugs are bad for you, Sephiroth is evil, and Cloud's hair looked like the posterior of a chocobo. Every single person knew that Reno couldn't stay with one girl, let alone just one for a long period of time.

Reno dodged the large vase being hurled at his head by diving for the couch. Apparently his latest one-week girlfriend had found out about his one night stand.

"How could you? How?" She seemed to becoming more enraged as the minutes flew by. "I thought I meant something to you! Apparently not! Fine, be a child Reno. You'll end up alone." With that she stormed out of the front door of his apartment.

Letting out a long exasperated sigh Reno felt a million times better. It was about time. Reno had been trying to get her to catch him for three days straight now. What the hell had he been thinking? He had been thinking that she would look good in his bed sheets and nothing else. A small half-smile appeared on his face and with that Reno hoisted himself off of the couch.

Grabbing his keys he left his apartment and hopped on his bike to the Seventh Heaven to grab himself a drink.

"Gawd TIFA! MooOOoove those boobs out of the way here!" The ninja growled trying to maneuver in the small area behind the bar with a huge platter of glasses, drinks and snacks. Tifa did try to move herself so Yuffie could move through but it wasn't working at all.

"Failure Tifa. I'm going over!" The ninja cheered as she quickly jumped onto the counter then onto a seat and towards the waiting table for their drinks. The boys clapped at Yuffie as she jumped from the counter to a spinning chair, spinning around twice then leaping and landing right next to the table. All the while Tifa was protesting, but who listened?

Not the Great Ninja of Wutai!

Flicking her hair to the side while she stood up Yuffie delivered the men their drinks and snacks. Still refusing going home the ninja was forced to start working at the bar. It wasn't too bad until men started to grope her in her newest outfit. Long arm-warmers with matching leg warmers, black tube top with matching shorts. Including her famous platform boots, this time sleek white with some black trimming. She was now twenty-four; Cloud still chocobo-ishy and emo matching with Vincent.

She returned back to the kitchen where Marline and Denzel where helping Barret with the cooking and the other chief. Thankfully the order wasn't finished so Yuffie had a minute to check her phone. The ninja groaned, the girl that was dating Reno was texting her about how he was cheating on her and how she threw a vase at him. The part about the vase was funny; the rest was just ranting and crying.

BEEP.

The message was forever gone. But the idea that Reno was almost killed by a vase was great.

Reno parked his bike and made his way into the bar like always. As soon as the door opened he saw her. Shiny black shoulder length hair and warm chocolate brown eyes. Tifa Lockheart stood there in all her glory pouring yet another round of drinks for patrons.

Reno had wanted to date Tifa for a long time, but there always seemed something in the way. A blonde thing named Cloud. Tifa was always focusing on Cloud, but it seemed obvious to Reno that Cloud would forever continue to act like a sick puppy dog over Aerith. No matter what he tried Reno never seemed to convince the bar maid to go out with him on even one measly date.

Tifa instantly saw Reno but ignored him for the time being. He was always hitting on her for the past few weeks, but she would never return the favor. She loved Cloud too much and yet was far too afraid to ask him about anything. Even with Yuffie annoying the life out of her to the point of loosing her sanity.

Taking a seat on a swivel seat right in front of Tifa Reno smiled and waited for her to turn around and notice his presence.

Cloud Strife entered the bar only minutes later. His eyes scanned the room slowly noticing the ninja waiting tables, Barret and the kids cooking in the back, and Tifa filling drinks. It was only then that his eyes found the red headed Turk like a heat seeking missile. What on earth did Reno want now?

Speak of the devil!

Yuffie re-appeared into the bar from the kitchen with a plate of food. She passed Reno, this time Tifa had enough room to move out of the way for her.

"Hi Turkey! Hi Chocobo!" Was the typical greeting that she always spoke to him and Cloud at the bar, nothing much after that. Finally out of people to serve besides Reno, Tifa had to finally speak to him.

Reno smiled at Yuffie, "Hey there Princess." Then he turned his attention back to Tifa.

"What do you want?" Tifa asked the red headed Turk, praying that he wasn't going to hit on her while Cloud was looking.

Reno smirked devilishly at Tifa. "Hey Teef, looking as good as ever." He was only getting started. "I'd like the usual. Perhaps you'd join me sometime?" His blue eyes seemed to shine with confidence. He knew Cloud was there, but Reno didn't give a damn whether Cloud was sitting on his lap growling like a dog. Well, it would be certainly a sight and he would care a little.

"Fine then one regular then." Tifa answered in a monotone voice. 'Why couldn't Cloud get over his depression?' Was Tifa's only question and request of him. If Areith was here she would bitch Cloud out, nicely, about being sad. Tifa mentally sighed mixing the drink, she then quickly served it to Reno before going to the other customers

Cloud rolled his eyes at Reno's words. He didn't get why he was so persistent. Cloud felt bad for Tifa, he really did. Sympathy wouldn't help her now though, not that she needed help mind you. Cloud at one point thought that he two wanted to take the bar maid out for a drink. He also thought that he loved her as well, but that turned out not to be the case. Cloud Strife had only one girl on his mind, and that girl was long gone.

Yuffie on the other hand was bouncing around, even by Cloud. "Hey Chocobo Head!" She whispered looking over his shoulder, "You should really ask Tifa out some time. She's pretty depressed and such and you should do it since you're such an asshole!" Before he could even send a glance towards her the ninja was already out of sight and reach, into the kitchen! The princess sighed as she reached the safety of the kitchen.

Cloud wasn't the only one going after a dead chick, Mr Vamp-Emo-Pants was doing the same thing. Only difference was that he had a mako crystal to cry to. Cloud only had flowers.

Reno could not be deterred by her not answering him. After all, Reno never took no for an answer. Simply taking a long drink from his beer Reno calculated his next move and waited for Tifa to return.

Cloud ignored Yuffie's remark and just kept to himself. All he could think about was how unfair this all was to Tifa, and how unfair it was to him. Aerith died it was his fault... so actually it was fair. Cloud continued to sulk by himself as Yuffie scurried off to the kitchen.

"God fucking damn it!" Yuffie swore as she looked through the small kitchen window. Cloud was doing nothing, or did nothing about that comment. So the ninja ignored Cloud, Reno and Tifa for the rest of the night, until closing time. When eleven p.m. came around Yuffie cheered for joy. Tifa did mentally also, Cloud didn't and maybe the same for Reno.

Tifa did talk to Reno every once in awhile since there was nothing better to do. It felt somewhat nice to talk to someone who wasn't emo or hyperactive. Once again Tifa mentally sighed, today was horrible. At least tomorrow she has off. Until a mental note appeared in her head, 'Note to Self: Ball at Rufus for a fundraiser. Take Yuffie out to get something nice for the both of you.'
Reno was disappointed about having left without being able to ask Tifa to the Ball for the fund to rebuild Midgar. Well, he would just go alone... but he sure as hell was not going to go home that way. That much he was going ot make sure it came true.

Cloud went upstairs and sat down on his bed. Stripping away the heavy armor he felt the literal heavy weight fall from his shoulders. Now the only thing weighing him down was himself and his conscience. He was supposed to protect everyone, and he had failed them, he failed Aerith, and he failed himself. He still cared for Aerith, and he cared about Tifa. No matter what though, he couldn't love Tifa. He tried, but Cloud Strife just didn't love her.

Everyone in the Seventh Haven household went to bed soon after closing time. Tifa was the first up, along with a zombified Yuffie. The ninja had perfected the skill of following someone while still asleep, also eating.

"YUFFIE!" Tifa yelled in her ear as they walked outside to go shopping.

"WHOA! Where the hell am I?" The ninja replied finally awake, startled and looking around as if someone just stabbed her with a live cattle prod.

"We're going shopping." Tifa stated as she started to drag the poor girl.

"WHAT! NO! Ugh. Tifa you know that I fail at that.. Unless it's for materia or weapons!" She chirped thinking that they where doing that kind of shopping.

"No, we're getting you a dress for the ball tonight. No ifs, ands or BUTS. If you don't do what I tell you I will make sure to DESTROY your whole materia collection." Tifa replied grinning, she knew exactly where Yuffie kept her precious collection. The poor ninja wanted to keel over and cry, but that wouldn't be a good idea in the streets. Like a trained dog Yuffie followed Tifa from shop to shop.

"How about this on-"
"No."
"This?"
"No."
"This looks cu-"
"NO!" The ninja yelled frustrated with the frilly, pink, pansy, stupid little things Tifa kept pulling out.

"Maybe this one?" Tifa asked pulling out a sleek steel gray dress that matched her eyes; Yuffie had nothing against it so she shrugged. A second after that she was throw into a changing room with it and Tifa squealing. Tifa ran off to find more dresses like that one since she finally knew what the ninja liked.

Reno had spent the day yelling at the man who was trying to tell him that they didn't have the suit he had especially ordered. The daft little midget thought that he was going to pay them after they had put him through hell. He did ultimately pay, but he tipped the man lousy.

Staring at the large bag he smiled a somewhat lopsided grin. Checking his clock he noticed he only had two hours before he needed to be at the Shira building for the ball. Reno raced off into the shower to commence getting ready.

Cloud was not looking forward to the ball. He hadn't wanted to go at all, but Tifa had tricked him into going. Staring at the suit she had picked out for him he could only glare at it with utter disdain. Why did he always fall for shit like this? Staring at his reflection in the mirror Cloud contemplated whether or not he should take a shower. Deciding that Tifa would yell at him if he did otherwise Cloud stepped into the bathroom and hoped that a steaming shower would clear his head.

Soon enough, but not fast enough for Yuffie, the ninja and Tifa arrived back at the bar, to be instantly rushed up to Tifa's room to start the preparations for the ball. Teasing hair, cover up, detail work was all done by Tifa, who was proud of her work on the ninja.

Right on time the two girls stepped out of the bedroom and downstairs to meet Cloud in his tux.

Tifa wore a slimming black dress that wrapped around her neck, which fell gracefully down and around her to the floor. Most of her back was exposed and she wore long black gloves to match. She had a small diamond necklace with matching earrings. Tifa had teased her hair up a small bit, which caused it to have a small wave. A small strand of hair curled right under her neck, which was a small distraction for the ninja.

The ninja moved the strand of hair from Tifa's neck to be forced to re-adjust her dress once more. The ninjas dress was a strong silver that glittered in the light; it was almost like Tifa's but had a thigh high slit up her right leg, showing off the ninja's leg. Yuffie wore several silver bracelets, with a matching necklace and earrings. The typical headband was gone from the ninja's headband to be replaced with a few of her bangs. Tifa couldn't do much with Yuffie's hair but stylize it a small bit, with accented her neckline.

"So Cloud is driving us both?" The ninja asked, slightly confused. It would be a bad idea to drive both of them in on a motorcycle. Until the noticed a fancy limo driving up to the entrance of the bar.

"Never... mind." The ninja muttered staring at the limo.

Reno's brow furrowed as he attempted to tie his lovely solid black with a red R engraved tie. However, he decided to tuck it gently into his pocket and wait for someone to assist him with it.

Luckily for Reno Elena walked by in a navy blue dress searching for Tseng. "Reno, have you seen Tseng around?" She said whilst her eyes wandered the room in search of the long dark haired Turk.

"No, 'Lena I haven't. Hey, can you tie this for me?" Handing the tie over to the female Turk Reno looked at her expectantly.

With a slight agitated sigh Elena stepped closer to Reno and slid the tie around his neck. Maneuvering carefully she expertly tied it into proper place. "You know I have no clue why you can't tie one yourself." She said adjusting it down slightly.

"I believe it's because I never seem to wear them. Honestly the dress code is so... overrated it's obscene." Reno ran his fingers thoughtfully through his forest of flaming fire truck tresses.

"I know what you did, and it's not going to work." Elena said before smoothing out the shoulders of Reno's jacket.

"Oh really?" He questioned her with an arched brow. "Why is that?"

Elena stepped back and smiled, "The reason is Tifa Lockheart doesn't swoon over every man that does something nice for her." With that Elena left.

To no one in particular Reno spoke, "I suppose so." Reno began to walk toward the grand ballroom.