Second Chance

Passion*

Although Zack and Aerith did accept Tifa and Cloud's offer to stay with them, it was only a temporary agreement till the two could support themselves. So, after cleaning up the bar, everyone headed up to the second level to turn in for the night. Cloud and Tifa went to their room; Barrett was already snoring loudly with the kids in their room. As for Zack and Aerith, they shared the space that Cloud had just finished fixing up for them.
The two were laying down on the bed in silence. Neither tried to start the conversation at first. Instead, both awkwardly looked around, examining the room, avoiding the other's gaze.

The first to break this habit was Zack. His sight gently gazed over the lovely woman next to him. The moonlight reflecting off her light skin made her even more beautiful than he had ever seen her. Her pink lips glowed from the light; he could imagine how sweet they could be to the kiss. Her green eyes mesmerized him, tempting him to make a move. He could feel his hand ever so slightly making its way to her. But at the last minute, he pulled back.
'What am I doing? She's not comfortable with her situation as is. I shouldn't be even thinking about it.' Zack lectured himself. And in order not to cause any incidents, he forced his hands behind his head.

"You know, you look weird in that PJ." Aerith spoke, covering her mouth to hide the giggles while her gaze lowered to her lap.
Zack was initially confused, till he remembered that he was borrowing one of Cloud's Pyjamas. It was already a fact that Cloud was much shorter than himself. The supposedly baggy shirt was tight on him, detailing his abs and chest. The three-quarter pants were slightly over his knees. Remembering that, he got a bit embarrassed, but he played it off with his cocky grin.

"Weird? I dunno about that, don't I look hot you mean?"

"Hmm, maybe a little. It still looks weird honestly."

"Oh man, if that's the case I better make some quick Gil and buy myself some fitting PJs. What about you? What would you like first?"

"Clothes would be nice. Tifa's are nice and all, but it's kind of too big around the chest."
The PJ Aerith had borrowed from Tifa was a short nightgown that reached just below her hip. Zack hadn't been in the room when Tifa was helping Aerith get dressed; This was the first time he saw her in it. But like she mentioned, her breasts weren't big enough to fit the sewn-in cups of the gown. Still, She looked very sexy to him right now. He immediately looked away from her to avoid currently unwanted actions and thoughts.

Silence again filled the room, and Zack discovered that he hated this kind of silence. Now he stared at the ceiling, thinking of what job he could do starting tomorrow. The memories of when he and Cloud were in the back of a random truck heading to Midgar flooded his mind. Being a mercenary would help him get some quick Gil and stay fit. He also promised to help around the bar when Cloud was busy, so that's good too. Now that he was thinking about it, there was a lot of help wanted posters around the town that he could do to earn even more. He didn't realize that his eyelids had fluttered closed till now.

A slight touch to his abs forced his eyes to shoot open in surprise. He quickly looked at his belly and saw Aerith's fingers gently outlining his abs.

"Sorry, did I wake you?" Aerith Apologized. But she continued to move her fingers around his belly, much to his dismay. However, he did note the flirtatious tone in her voice. She meant it.

"Nah, just thinking. So what's up?"

"Oh, nothing. I'm just not that sleepy yet."
Well
"Ok. How can I help?" He fixed his sitting position to be able to look at her better.

"Well... how can I put this? Maybe put your arm around me?"

"Sounds simple enough." Sheepishly slipped his arm behind his girlfriend and pulled her to him, careful not to hurt her with the pull. "Any other requests?"

"Maybe one more." She teased, placing her hand on his chest. She kept her gaze on his eyes, her face slowly gravitating towards him. He was sure she could feel his heartbeat racing like crazy. He was trying hard to hold back, But she wasn't making it easy for him. The kiss she planted on his lips finally broke any willpower he had initially.

He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her even closer than before. He returned the kiss rougher and more profound, eventually helping her lay down entirely on the bed under him. She showed no sign of resisting his advances at all. In fact, she was wrapping her arms around his neck, digging her fingers into his messy long hair.

"Aren't you supposed to be resting?" He was finally able to say while catching his breath. A weak attempt at teasing his flirty girlfriend.

"I slept for a full year or two, besides I've missed you so much. So please don't stop yet." She begged him, giving him her best attempt at the bedroom eyes.

Modesty was out the window now. He can't deny her request, especially since it is something he wanted to do it too. All he could do was try being gentle with her. He sat up, pulling off the tight shirt, now filled with sweat, and gave her a confident grin before returning to her reach. "We aren't getting up early tomorrow. That's for sure."

"I don't mind." In return, Aerith gave him a smile, using her finger to flicker the nightgown strap off her shoulders. Her hands reach out, cupping his face and leading him back to hers, continuing their kiss from before.