That morning, Cloud had gone to Kalm to meet Vincent. Apparently there was an attack in which people still don't know who was responsible. His meeting with Vincent was taking too long and Tifa began to worry about him. While she was attending the bar, all she could think of was in Cloud. Is it possible that something happened to him? Why he doesn't answer his phone?

Marlene saw her concern and approached the counter to try to cheer her up.

"Tifa?" she asked gently. Tifa reacted immediately after hearing Marlene's voice.

"Yes, Marlene?" she smiled at her.

"Are you thinking about Cloud?" Tifa's smile began to fade when she heard his name. She was so worried about him that couldn't hide her anxiety.

"Yes, Marlene. I'm kind of worried about him." She replied.

"Don't worry. He promised to come back after seeing Uncle Vincent, and he never breaks a promise."

Tifa smiled at her words of encouragement. Although she was still a little girl, her way of seeing things was even better than an adult. However, that didn't reassured her at all; and so, she decided to close the bar early to look after the children while she waits for his return.

That night, Tifa couldn't sleep knowing that Cloud was still out. It was almost midnight and he still doesn't communicate with her. Tifa was used to his tardiness and she knew that Cloud could defend himself, but that didn't stop her from worrying. For some strange reason, she felt that something was wrong.

The night became more and more heavy, and while she waited for his return she started to see a photo album that had kept in her nightstand. They were photos from the summer, when she and Cloud went on a holiday with the children to Costa del Sol along with the rest of the gang. Tifa smiled, remembering those good times she spent with others, especially Cloud.

Before the incident with Kadaj, Cloud did nothing more than to live under the shadow of defeat, due to his insecurity. After getting the Geostigma, his world fell apart and was unable to help the others, even his loved ones. But all that changed at the end. It was on that trip that Cloud finally decided to put aside his fears and confessed his feelings to Tifa. They've been together ever since without separating from each other and Tifa finally could smile knowing that Cloud had left behind all of his insecurity to continue with his life, and most importantly, to live his life with her.

After several minutes, Tifa leaned back in his bed thinking about the beautiful memories they had together. She loved him with no comparison and to think that she can't have him near in those moments, made her feel abandoned. Tifa always been stronger and she never let anything or anyone break her, but he was the only one able to do so. Since living together, not a day has passed that she doesn't think about him and each day that passes, she fell in love with him even more. It was a new experience for her, since she had never depended so much on someone.

Meanwhile, her mind was wandering in her memories, her eyes were getting heavier and she began to yawn more frequently until finally, was overcome by fatigue and fell asleep.

After falling asleep, Tifa begins to dream about Cloud. In the dream she sees Cloud in a field full of flowers facing with his back. Tifa tried to call him from afar and Cloud turned his head slowly to meet her gaze. He smiles gently, extending his hand to her. Tifa quickly accelerates her steps and begins to run toward where he stood. Cloud was going away little by little and Tifa ran as fast as she could, but even though she tried her best, she couldn't reach for him. Suddenly, everything began to turn black and Cloud was lost in that darkness. Tifa began calling his name, but there was no answer. She ran without stopping, but all she could see was nothing but a huge void.

Tifa began to shake out of frustration because of the terrible nightmare and began to sweat. Suddenly, a warm hand appeared and began to rub her cheek gently. Tifa skipped a bit at the feel of that hand, but immediately she felt relieved and slowly began to calm down. Her breathing became normal upon feeling such tender caress and after a while she lets out a sigh as a whisper.

"Cloud..." he said softly. Cloud smiled after hearing his name and gently entwined one of his fingers in her dark hair to remove it from her face. Tifa begins to open her eyes slowly and met a pair of blue orbs staring at her. Realizing that it was not a dream, she opens her eyes in surprise and reacts immediately.

"Cloud, you came back!" She gets out of bed and wraps her arms around his neck. Cloud is surprised by her sudden reaction but then relaxed his face to meet the embrace.

"I was so worried about you. I thought you'd never come back..." she tightens the hug. Cloud's face is full of pain and grief to hear her and let out a small sigh.

"I'm sorry for being late." His voice trailed off.

"Don't worry." She released the hold only to see his face. "The important thing is that are here now." She cupped his cheek in her hand and Cloud gives him a slight smile as they exchanged glances.

"I missed you so much…" Tifa shortens the distance and begins to kiss him with deep longing. Cloud responds the kiss with the same passion and gets carried away by her tender touch. At that time, they both forgot about everything else and focused only on themselves. Although they were separated for almost a whole day, both felt the need to get together and catch up.

Both of them gave themselves to each other passionately for the rest of the night and they let the night tuck them with its huge cloak of stars. Tomorrow would be another beautiful day, next to his beloved Cloud.

A/N: So what do you think? :3 Should I continue? :3 hehehe XDD
I have yet another chapter for this story, but it will depend on how many reviews I can get on this chap D: until then, see ya! ^w^