โ slowly sneaks into his blankets & puts his cold toes on the back of his calves. revenge. โ
“Did you really have to do that- ??”
Cloud was so snug and warm, then it was all cold and honestly, he’d be lying if he denied the fact that he squeaked a little in surprise. It got his attention though, and he was soon turned over, wrapping his arms around the colder blond and sharing the warmth.
❝ I’ll drink whatever, as long as the drink’s strong, oui ? ❞
Not entirely one to be picky, he enjoys many types of hard styles,
depending on one’s mood, too. Simply wanting something to burn
but also ENOUGH to not put him on his ass.
“Sure— “
A muttered reply, somewhat thankful that he could just pour whatever was on the top shelf. Within a moment, he was placing the glass before the tall male, with a mystery liquor waiting to be had.
“Some imported stuff, not sure what it is, but enjoy– I think.”
❝ Mm?? Delivery for what? N’ if there is a bar, I’ll stop by. ❞
Amber eyes glance to the side, eyeing his casual surroundings
before letting them befall once again towards the blond.
“Delivery for whatever you want delivering. Mn.. Fair enough, what drink are you havin’- ??”
Glowing irises flicker with movement as he regards the stranger for a moment, before looking back at the various bottles that lined the shelves. It wasn’t often that he took over for Tifa’s sake, he would hope the order be a simple one.
โ clears throat as i slide in--ahem let me just say im v happy to see you rping (on this blog and in general) but now that thats aside seeing u and the link's thread's first reply my brain went 'omg u two r so ghey plz' and now its gotten more gay and its beautiful and i was right okay bye bless the two of u โ
❝ i see, i see – it just CONCERNED me, is all.. i would rather hate to offend. ❞ link wasn’t good with his own feelings, either. usually keeping them LOCKED tight under a lock & key; yet, the other seemed to bring out the YOUTH in him the years had taken from his SOUL. he had wish he had the courage to FORGET his awkwardness, & just lounge about with the other without a care in the world. they were both like BIRDS & yet; it felt like they were worlds apart.
❝ i beg your pardon? why wouldn’t i forgive you? i wouldn’t dare. every time you came back; i was always here, was i not? though i am not an EXPERT with words; i know for a fact that i share a certain FONDNESS to you; a passion that i cannot even DEFINE into words you could understand. if only you knew my native tongue would you MAYBE understand. ❞
Those words left Cloud utterly speechless, his expression taking on a more dumbfounded look as mako infused eyes would widen. Thankfully, despite this, he didn’t let his jaw drop, otherwise the moment would have seemed more comical than anything. Now, the wolf was left with a dilemma, as it were. He was unable to think of any words that could form a reply, the very thought was stuck in his chest by a rapid heart beat. It was amazing how quickly Link could render the former SOLDIER completely helpless.
Strife just wasn’t prepared for this———-
Thus, rather leave his reply to the lump in his throat, he’d move forward, taking the knight’s hand in his own with a growing fluster. He was unbelieveably embarrassed, that much could be seen, but he hoped that his love could be translated with his own strange language, a small smile, and a look in his eyes that spoke of unwavering devotion.
❝ you just seemed a little UNCOMFORTABLE, sorry; sorry, didn’t mean to concern you. ❞ why did he feel so NERVOUS? this was only CLOUD; he shouldn’t feel like a timid school girl. in the past; link would’ve just held his face & smile like an idiot; but now; he felt himself become SHY, & rather aloof. GUILT crept into his stomach as the others words hit his ears, mentally wanting to HIT himself for being such a damn fool.
❝ … i was just afraid, cloud — but there… wasn’t a day i didn’t have you on my mind. i just — … didn’t think you’d be BACK. ❞
“I did– ?? Oh—- I wasn’t uncomfortable, I’m just still getting used to that sort of thing.”
At least that, he could say in truth. Even his own feelings could sometimes feel alien to him, he’d buried them for so long. Cloud was hoping this reunion was going to be a bit easier, alas, it seemed that he never really had luck when it came to this sort of thing.
“I hope you can forgive me for being gone so long, truth be told, I worried about the same thing a lot of the time. I couldn’t wait to see you again, but at the same time, I was scared that when I came back, you’d be gone.
❝ what’s that look for? ❞ with a pause; the knight had to reposition his footing. did he somehow UPSET the other? with a hesitant heart, he took a step forward; he wasn’t sure where their relationship STOOD now, but, he couldn’t help but LONG to touch his hand; but would that be strange? clearing his throat again, his own azure moved away from the others flustered persona.
❝ … really? that’s… that’s reassuring; i won’t lie… i thought you would FORGET about me; heh, ❞
“What look– ?? Ain’t nothin’ wrong with my face—”
Was there— ???? He’d isolated himself a lot in his life, he still had a lack in social skills and he’d never heard this be said to him before—- Yet it was all somewhat insignificant, as he’d turn his head to look at Link with countenance twisted in confusion and hurt.
“Link… How could I ever forget about you. You’re too important to me— I thought you knew that.”
