Warning: Fluffiness intimate scene so children, avert your eyes!

Chapter 30: Confession (Cloti moment)

Tifa's POV: I felt momentary sharp pains and an overall numbness as my body parts came in contact with the ground, rolling and screaming.

"Aaah!" Cloud and I yelped again as we found ourselves in air once more. The lake came into view beneath us and shock painted our faces.

"SON OF A--!" Splash! Before Cloud could finish his sentence, we found ourselves in the lake. My eyes were shut tight as I held my breath, feeling around for support, being weighed down by the friction of the water. Suddenly, I felt strong arms enrapt my waist and pull me up. I gasped loudly for breath and let out a few coughs. My hair completely covered my face, so I couldn't see anything.

"Hnn…" Cloud murmured.

"Cough, what's,cough, wrong Cloud?" I choked.

"Hnn….ha-ha…..hahahahahahahahaha!" Cloud burst into hysterics, laughing his ass off. I swept my hair from my face to see what might've been so funny, staring at the wet blond with a bewildered expression.

"What's so funny?" I demanded, a little annoyed, knowing that he was laughing at me.

"Pfft! You! Hahahahahaha! Oh gosh, I'm sorry Tifa, ha-ha. You just looked hilarious with that mess of hair over your face…heheh…" He chuckled, trying to stop himself from laughing.

"Very funny Strife…You owe me big time for leading me on a goose chase…and down a hill into the lake. What could you POSSIBLY want to show me?" I nearly growled.

"Heheh, sorry. Here, let's get you out of the water," he grinned and helped me out.

I groaned in frustration as I realized that I lost a shoe. My navy-blue pleated skirt and white blouse were completely soaked. Not to mention that my hair was in shambles. I glared at the blond as he took off his shirt, revealing his finely toned body. I was too angry to admire his muscles however.

"Well?" I sniffed, clearing my throat. Cloud stopped smiling with amusement and became serious all of a sudden. My heart skipped a beat, feeling a little afraid from the hostile look.

"Tifa….you…."

"Y-yes?"

"You…." Suddenly he blushed.

"Your shirt…I can see through it…" He coughed. My eyes widened in shock and embarrassment. I turned away and wrapped my arms around my chest.

"CLOUD!" I shrieked angrily. I glared at the ground, steaming from his little perversion. What is going on? Is this supposed to be some sort of sick joke?

"Tifa…" I heard Cloud whisper. I turned my head around to see him stand right behind me, looking solemn. Immediately I became worried and turned around facing him, ignoring myself. The silence took its toll for a few seconds before Cloud took in a deep breath.

"There's something…that I need to tell you…Tifa," he said quietly. Oh gosh, no…please…he can't be…leaving can he?! I grabbed his wrist in desperation. Cloud looked momentarily surprised, but continued on.

"Tifa…for the longest time that we've been together…you've been helping me out, always supporting me…" He continued. I knew it…he is going to leave. Tears threatened to break through my eyes.

"Tifa and I just wanted to let you know that…" The blond paused, making my heart feel still. I could almost hear the cracking of my fragile life.

"I…I love you…with everything that I am…and I want to be the one that you can rely on," he whispered. I gasped as tears streamed down my cheeks. Cloud looked taken back, afraid that he might've broken me.

"T-Tifa?! Oh no Tifa, I'm sorry!" He apologized, with his own tears threatening to break. He loved me…all this time…all this time!

"Oh Cloud!" I cried openly and wrapped my arms around him tightly.

"I love you Cloud! I love you…so much!"

Cloud's POV: I embraced Tifa tightly around the waist and buried my face in the crook of her neck, shaking slightly from the tears that almost streamed down my face. I was so afraid Tifa…I was so afraid that it'd hurt to love you…Oh gosh…I was wrong.

"Tifa…you…you smell nice…" I murmured…wanting to say that for the longest time. The brunette laughed and pulled away, much to my disappointment. She smiled and reached for my face, stroking my cheek.

"How I longed to hear those words…I didn't think that you loved me," she whispered sadly. I grasped her arm and leaned forward until our noses touched.

"Believe this Tifa…you are the only one that I will ever love…" I breathed and pressed my lips onto hers. She kissed back and I took in her full scent. Her smell was so intoxicating and lips so soft I felt like melting. I wrapped my arms around her once more as she placed her gentle hands on my chest. We kissed passionately with our eyes tightly closed.

"Cloud…" I heard her murmur through our kiss. I smiled, bringing the curves of her mouth up as well. I pressed harder, intensifying the moment. Tifa clenched her fists on my bare chest as I pried her lips open with my tongue, caressing hers and tasting her sweet lips. She moaned, welcoming my affection. I shook with delight. I leaned towards the ground and we both fell with a gentle thud, breaking the kiss slightly. "Hee…" Tifa smirked with her hair cascading around us, in our own world. My hands roamed up her smooth and curvy back while her hands snaked into my spiky hair. This is what I wanted…all the fantasies could not amount to this pleasure I feel. The goddess bent over, planting her pink lips on the tip of my nose, teasing me. I growled at her antics and she laughed while entangling her fingers within my hair. "I love you Cloud…stay with me…" She whispered softly. I brought her body closer to mine and breathed in her ear. "Always Tifa…I promise…"

Tifa's POV: The two of us lied on the grass, staring into the horizon, watching the day end as well as our worries. I glanced to the side, watching Cloud's eyes glimmer with tranquility and happiness. My chest felt warm when I gazed into his beauty…I reached over to his hand and entrapped my fingers with his. His eyes met mine and he smiled that godly smile.

"I love you Cloud…" I whispered again, waiting for him to tell me the same.

"I do too Tifa. I love you," he blushed. I laughed at his embarrassment and leant over to give him another kiss on the lips in which he welcomed whole-heartedly.

"…I'm sorry Tifa…I should have told you earlier…" The blond apologized, looking as guilty as a child who robbed candy from the store. I couldn't help but burst out into giggles. His face was contorted with confusion.

"It was the perfect time…Cloud…" I responded quietly while stroking his beautiful face.

"Really…" he sighed and reached over to my face, touching my lips. If there are any gods out there…thank you…thank you.

"Ah, oh crap! I forgot about the time!" Cloud exclaimed and shot up, looking at his watch.

"Damn it…it's 10…" He muttered and scratched his head furiously.

"10?! Already!?" I gasped and grabbed Cloud's shirt which was now dried and tossed it to him.

"Crap…Ray's going to kill us…" He growled and quickly slipped into his black T-shirt. Cloud stood up and held out his hand for me.

"Well, shall we go?" He asked charmingly.

"Heheh, let's," I chuckled and took his hand.