[ As usual, she leans on him when he touches her. Even for something such as simple as him wiping her tears away, she wants more of it. She needs him. All the time. Tough as she is, she doesn't ever want to lose what they have. He's taught her so much and has given her so much, and it's the memories they've made and built together that make the love she feels for him run so deep. ]
We always have. [ At least, she thinks so, anyway. The time they've spent together has never gone to waste. Every second has been special, ones that she treasures even up to this day. ] I think... we're good at doing that.
[ They once talked about how they're afraid, but they shouldn't let their fears run their lives. And she's never let anyone decide what to do with her life since she broke free from her father. This? She knows it shouldn't be any different. ]
I... I want to hear it everyday. [ Her cheeks grow even redder now, and her tears have stopped, but her eyes remain watery. She looks at him with eyes so certain but so vulnerable. Her whole heart is for him to witness. ] That you love me.
[ Everyday, huh? They say it almost every single day now. But if that meant texting her if they were ever separated for a day or two? He'll do it. If they're split up and have to wait? He'll count the missing days he has to say he loves her for. For right now, he takes her whole heart and returns his to her in kind. They belong to each other. And as far as he's concerned, that's the way it's going to stay. Even if there's those deeply rooted doubts, they're what remind him of what he fights against. For days like today. For smiles like hers. For kisses, annoyed huffs at his "dummy" ways, the mornings where his arms are wrapped around her when he wakes up... ]
Then...
[ Their foreheads meet. ]
I love you, Weiss.
[ From the heart. Not some passive yet true "love you" quip. He'll say it again if he has to, planting a softer peck on the lips before he whispers, ]
[ He said it again! It always sounds so fresh in her mind when he says it. As if it's the first time all the time, and it fills her with so much glee. She's in love with him and he loves her back. Just how lucky is she? Far too lucky. All the hardships she's enduring and will endure to be able to have a better future are all so scary, but... she knows it will be all worth it. And again, because he said it? Her worries get swept away. This is all that matters right now. ]
You're the best.
[ Because he did it! And really, she should tell him that she loves him back, but because he loves her this much that he'd tell her everyday? Even she can't help the giggle that bubbles out of her. Uh-oh...
She pulls away from him if only to look back at the scenery he's shared with her. A deep breath, and she cups her hands around her mouth. ]
[ But she can have it today. Letting her pull away, he thinks that she's going to maybe just stand there and enjoy the view, or check out the gazebo. Or...something. Anything but what she's about to do, deep breath and cupped hands and all. Shocking him, he flinches slightly but doesn't stop as he stares wide-eyed at the shouting huntress. His mouth turns into a stiff line, before breaking again as he stutters over his own breath. Oh. Oh that was at the top of her lungs. The loudest she's ever been.
And...he's not even that embarrassed by it? What the hell?? Instead, after he realizes what she's just done, he can't help but grin and shake his head, stifling a laugh as he places a hand on his hip.
This? Another reason why he loves her. Prim and proper as the former heiress tends to be, this was also the real Weiss he'd confessed to. ]
[ The look Weiss gives him when she's done is just... one beaming with pride. 'u' She did that!!! Look at her!! Now all of Avalon knows that they're dating, and no one else can have Cloud 😌 (Not that anyone heard them in the first place...)
Now, as silly as it is so have him do the same thing, and no matter how funny it would be, Weiss doesn't make him. If he wants to, though, then he's free to go ahead! She takes a step forward, and another, until she can hug him again. ]
[ Comforted by her embrace, he squeezes her tight as he lets out a sigh. No urge to kiss her or anything, just to be held and to hold someone back... How the hell did he go so long without this? He wasn't about to turn into some Casanova, but the amount he's opened up for the likes of Weiss was astonishing when compared to the person he used to be. So much so that with a pat of her back, he takes a step past her, sparing a glance back to murmur, ]
Just a sec.
[ There he stands, staring down at the illuminated Red Spring town and the ever distant Camelot. It's starting to get a little chilly up here, but that's never bothered Cloud as the gust goads him on. He squats once...then seemingly holds his breath for a second or two. Exhales... ]
[ She wasn't expecting him to do all that! Holy shit. Weiss is staring at him in disbelief, unable to figure out if she should smile or laugh or be scared of this. But he tries. And tries again. And even though Cloud doesn't finish what he wanted to say? She's clinging to him, anyway, appreciative of a job well done. ]
... I wasn't expecting you to do that.
[ But she's giggling. It was a funny sight! Embarrassing, but funny. And she's also pretty touched by it all! ]
[ He didn't go through with it fully!! Despite the fact he won't be trying that again for a while, he's still shaking his head and stifling the urge to laugh. ]
You started it.
[ His face is still warm from that! But as for what he was going to say? He pauses and gives it some thought as they walk. ]
I uh...didn't have anything planned. [ He reflects. ] ...something about you being the best girlfriend a guy could ask for.
[ Now that he's not trying to blurt it out impromptu...his tone softens some as he huffs amused, before giving her, ]
"I love Weiss Schnee. The best girlfriend a guy could ask for."
[ In all his grossness. By this point he's come to terms with the fact that Weiss can (and will) be a tsundere who also happens to be a lovey dork when the mood strikes her. ]
[ >:(!!! A good girlfriend is not the right term. She's here through thick and thin, and she doesn't want to call herself her lover because that means something else. ]
[ It's almost like she blacked out when she blurted to the world he was the best boyfriend nobody else could have...
That gets him to laugh, arm in arm with his girl. He can't let go of her to put his arm around her shoulders, so he instead flexes in her hold a little, squeezing her against his side. ]
Good enough.
[ It's a good thing they came back when they did, otherwise he'd be lending her his jacket. As they traverse down the hall towards their room, others pass them by as people begin retiring to their own abodes. They even pass by one of the elderly couples they'd been "learning" with earlier, who simply offer a wave and goodnight. But things are starting to quiet down now... ]
We can, if you want to. We did things I wanted to do today, so it's your turn to pick now.
[ Weiss is pretty ready to retire for the night, really! But she's not so tired that she'll say no to anything that isn't relaxing in bed. The hot spring water will help quell what aches her feet might have, anyway. It'll be good! ]
You know... we've never gone camping before. We should do that sometime.
[ If only because they'll be looking up at the stars from the spring! What if they fell asleep like that? It'd be nice to do some stargazing and make and cook meals out in the wild and stuff! ]
[ A soak in the spring would do him some good too. They didn't do anything too crazy today! After that, he doesn't have anything else planned but making sure Weiss' night ends the best way possible. ]
... Y'know? You're right.
[ He actually sounds surprised by that. But it becomes clear to him why that's the case. ]
Prismatica wasn't the most hospitable planet outside the cities we helped reconnect.
[ But here? While there were sure to be wild animals and monsters, if the countryside was any indication, it wasn't all so bad. But the thought of camping... It takes him back to the old days. As they get to their room, he grabs for his key and gets the door. ]
[ And how he's used to getting up at any given time in case there are threats about. It's not something Weiss wants to focus on when she wants him to rest and relax, but these are bits and pieces of Cloud that she holds close to her heart. The more she learns about him, the happier she is, really. ]
Yeah. Lots of hiking, hitchhiking, renting chocobos... If there was a way, we'd figure out how to do it.
[ Once they're inside their room, the door automatically locks and he kneels down to take off his shoes. Fret not, Weiss. He'll be keeping the suit on just a little while longer. 😌 ]
From Midgar you couldn't see the stars so easily. [ Too much light pollution. ] But camping out on a clear night...
[ He sounds thoughtful, reflecting back on those beautiful nights when he'd be keeping watch or kept company by someone else in the party. ]
[ She walks past him so she can sit on the couch. If they're going out for a dip in the springs, she's going to take off her shoes first. Being out and about all day in heels isn't a problem, but her feet still feel relief once she's removed her shoes. Step one to relaxing! ]
Did you even take the time to appreciate the sky back then?
[ From the stories he's told of how he used to be, she doubts it... ]
[ Cloud, meanwhile, decides to sit at the edge of their bed while looking to Weiss, hands in his lap as he reflects. And truthfully? She nailed it right on the head. A light frown mars his lips. ]
Not enough...
[ In hindsight...it was kind of sad. The circumstances of their journey notwithstanding, but...still sad. But looking up from his lap to the huntress, he's reminded of something very important. And his expression softens again.
No more grossness. Just the truth when he says, ]
Looks like I've got the right person to catch up with. [ He hums thoughtfully, nodding once. ] Okay. Let's go camping sometime.
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We always have. [ At least, she thinks so, anyway. The time they've spent together has never gone to waste. Every second has been special, ones that she treasures even up to this day. ] I think... we're good at doing that.
[ They once talked about how they're afraid, but they shouldn't let their fears run their lives. And she's never let anyone decide what to do with her life since she broke free from her father. This? She knows it shouldn't be any different. ]
I... I want to hear it everyday. [ Her cheeks grow even redder now, and her tears have stopped, but her eyes remain watery. She looks at him with eyes so certain but so vulnerable. Her whole heart is for him to witness. ] That you love me.
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Then...
[ Their foreheads meet. ]
I love you, Weiss.
[ From the heart. Not some passive yet true "love you" quip. He'll say it again if he has to, planting a softer peck on the lips before he whispers, ]
Weiss Schnee.
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You're the best.
[ Because he did it! And really, she should tell him that she loves him back, but because he loves her this much that he'd tell her everyday? Even she can't help the giggle that bubbles out of her. Uh-oh...
She pulls away from him if only to look back at the scenery he's shared with her. A deep breath, and she cups her hands around her mouth. ]
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Cloud Strife is the best boyfriend ever and you can't have him!
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[ But she can have it today. Letting her pull away, he thinks that she's going to maybe just stand there and enjoy the view, or check out the gazebo. Or...something. Anything but what she's about to do, deep breath and cupped hands and all. Shocking him, he flinches slightly but doesn't stop as he stares wide-eyed at the shouting huntress. His mouth turns into a stiff line, before breaking again as he stutters over his own breath. Oh. Oh that was at the top of her lungs. The loudest she's ever been.
And...he's not even that embarrassed by it? What the hell?? Instead, after he realizes what she's just done, he can't help but grin and shake his head, stifling a laugh as he places a hand on his hip.
This? Another reason why he loves her. Prim and proper as the former heiress tends to be, this was also the real Weiss he'd confessed to. ]
Way to go.
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Now, as silly as it is so have him do the same thing, and no matter how funny it would be, Weiss doesn't make him. If he wants to, though, then he's free to go ahead! She takes a step forward, and another, until she can hug him again. ]
I love you, Cloud.
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Just a sec.
[ There he stands, staring down at the illuminated Red Spring town and the ever distant Camelot. It's starting to get a little chilly up here, but that's never bothered Cloud as the gust goads him on. He squats once...then seemingly holds his breath for a second or two. Exhales... ]
. . .
[ Inhales... ]
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[ SHIT. ]
I-IloveWeiss—! Nope. [ Cloud takes a couple long strides back to his girlfriend and takes her hand and starts leading her back down the hill. ]
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... I wasn't expecting you to do that.
[ But she's giggling. It was a funny sight! Embarrassing, but funny. And she's also pretty touched by it all! ]
What were you going to say?
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You started it.
[ His face is still warm from that! But as for what he was going to say? He pauses and gives it some thought as they walk. ]
I uh...didn't have anything planned. [ He reflects. ] ...something about you being the best girlfriend a guy could ask for.
[ Now that he's not trying to blurt it out impromptu...his tone softens some as he huffs amused, before giving her, ]
"I love Weiss Schnee. The best girlfriend a guy could ask for."
... Something like that.
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That's so gross.
[ AND YET SHE STARTED IT...
Shaking her head, she adds: ]
You're so gross.
[ But she loves him, anyway. ]
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[ In all his grossness. By this point he's come to terms with the fact that Weiss can (and will) be a tsundere who also happens to be a lovey dork when the mood strikes her. ]
You rubbed off on me, y'know.
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[ Her?! The Weiss Schnee????? You'd better reflect on what you're saying, Old Man 😡 ]
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[ >:(!!! A good girlfriend is not the right term. She's here through thick and thin, and she doesn't want to call herself her lover because that means something else. ]
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You're the best Dummy.
[ She really just wanted to say that. ]
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That gets him to laugh, arm in arm with his girl. He can't let go of her to put his arm around her shoulders, so he instead flexes in her hold a little, squeezing her against his side. ]
Good enough.
[ It's a good thing they came back when they did, otherwise he'd be lending her his jacket. As they traverse down the hall towards their room, others pass them by as people begin retiring to their own abodes. They even pass by one of the elderly couples they'd been "learning" with earlier, who simply offer a wave and goodnight. But things are starting to quiet down now... ]
Wanna take another dip in the spring?
[ In their private one out back, of course. ]
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[ Weiss is pretty ready to retire for the night, really! But she's not so tired that she'll say no to anything that isn't relaxing in bed. The hot spring water will help quell what aches her feet might have, anyway. It'll be good! ]
You know... we've never gone camping before. We should do that sometime.
[ If only because they'll be looking up at the stars from the spring! What if they fell asleep like that? It'd be nice to do some stargazing and make and cook meals out in the wild and stuff! ]
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... Y'know? You're right.
[ He actually sounds surprised by that. But it becomes clear to him why that's the case. ]
Prismatica wasn't the most hospitable planet outside the cities we helped reconnect.
[ But here? While there were sure to be wild animals and monsters, if the countryside was any indication, it wasn't all so bad. But the thought of camping... It takes him back to the old days. As they get to their room, he grabs for his key and gets the door. ]
I used to camp a lot while we were on the road.
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[ And how he's used to getting up at any given time in case there are threats about. It's not something Weiss wants to focus on when she wants him to rest and relax, but these are bits and pieces of Cloud that she holds close to her heart. The more she learns about him, the happier she is, really. ]
I guess you did that before you got an airship?
[ Or however that story goes... ]
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[ Once they're inside their room, the door automatically locks and he kneels down to take off his shoes. Fret not, Weiss. He'll be keeping the suit on just a little while longer. 😌 ]
From Midgar you couldn't see the stars so easily. [ Too much light pollution. ] But camping out on a clear night...
[ He sounds thoughtful, reflecting back on those beautiful nights when he'd be keeping watch or kept company by someone else in the party. ]
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Did you even take the time to appreciate the sky back then?
[ From the stories he's told of how he used to be, she doubts it... ]
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Not enough...
[ In hindsight...it was kind of sad. The circumstances of their journey notwithstanding, but...still sad. But looking up from his lap to the huntress, he's reminded of something very important. And his expression softens again.
No more grossness. Just the truth when he says, ]
Looks like I've got the right person to catch up with. [ He hums thoughtfully, nodding once. ] Okay. Let's go camping sometime.
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I'll read up on everything there is to know about camping and stargazing. Give me two weeks. I should be ready by then.
[ Just to be clear? That means they can't go camping until two weeks from now. Earliest. ]
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fin.