Fifth Glance - [Voice]

[elite_strife]

[Private; Aeris]

Try not to dwell in the past.

I'll try too.

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[Private; Zack]

Have you gotten yourself into trouble already?

[He noticed some people missing - mainly Zack considering they live close to each other now. This is also his way of trying to make amends for cutting their last transmission short.]

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[Private; General (a.k.a

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[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

I'll try, Cloud.

I guess...I'm just scared that it'll happen, again. I don't want to be all alone without anyone close by....

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

You won't be. I'm here if anything else happens.

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

[Smiles] Thank you, Cloud. I feel much better knowing that you'll be there for me.

[She starts to think about something, so she tilts her head] Hey, Cloud. Can I ask you for a favor?

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

Of course. What is it?

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

Well...I'm not sure if you're still my bodyguard or not.

[Wow, she feels embarrassed all of a sudden.] I was wondering....are you still my strong and adorable bodyguard? [Smiles shyly]

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

I will always be your bodyguard.

[Cloud blushes and releases a shaky breath.] ...y-yes? Of course I am.

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

Will you be my bodyguard forever? [She can't help ask a silly question, but she's being serious]

[Giggles] Why do I have a weird sensation that I just embarrassed you~?

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

Yes. Forever. [Because he owes her that much and more.]

I...just didn't expect you to say that to me.

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

Does that mean I owe you a million dates now? [Giggles at the thought]

Which part? The strong bodyguard or... [She uses her playful tone of voice] ...the adorable bodyguard part~

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

You owe me nothing, Aeris.

[He is quite decided on this.]

I...will leave that up to you.

[His tone is softer and somehow sweeter.]

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

[Silent, but she smiles happily] Not even a hug? I believe you are deserving of one now.

Okay, Cloud. I all ready have a feeling which part surprised you the most.

[Thinks about her next words carefully] I meant every word; eventhough, it sounded like a tease.

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

...hugs are fine if you want to give them.

[His breath catches but he stops himself from asking anything inappropriate.]

Thank you.

[He thinks she is being extremely kind.]

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

Careful, Cloud Strife. You're tempting me to hug you whenever I see you~ [Giggles]

[Hears the "thank you" makes her smile happily.] You don't need to thank me, Cloud. What are best friends for, hmmmm?

[Thinks about her words and can't help ask again] We're best friends, right?

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

Would that be such a bad thing?

[Part of him can't believe he just said that.]

Mm I'm not sure.

[His features soften.]

I will be whatever you want me to be, Aeris.

[Private; Cloud]

[aeris_cetra]

[She's starting to wonder if she heard him right, but she's happy either way.] I don't know, Cloud. Would it~?

Hm? How can you not be sure? Best friends are always there for one another through the good and bad. We're your support for everything and your defense for everything, too.

[Blushes at the thought of his words. A shy smile is on her lips now.] Cloud...do you really mean that?

[Private; Aeris]

[elite_strife]

I don't think so. [Cloud whispers, not entirely sure that Aeris would be able to hear him.]

I guess I've forgotten that.

[He swallows roughly and looks towards his laptop, nodding stiffly. Only...she couldn't see him. He clears his throat and verbalizes how he feels.]

I mean it.