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CLOUD STRIFE | 21

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[TEXT] @Rhapsodist

[rhapscdos]

Be at our house no later than 8pm for drinking games on the mingle. Bring whatever booze you want if you don't like ours, and do try to have some fun, won't you?

Btw, Zack already said yes, so I expect you as well.

[text] | @strife

[nimbuster]

You serious?

[Several minutes later,]

You're lucky Zack cares so much about this. Fine.

Re: [text] | @strife

[rhapscdos]

Of course I am. I wouldn't bother otherwise. Good to see it was worth the effort then.

[Text Message]

[ragesagainsttheodds]

WHO THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE LEAVING ME ON READ YOU POINTY HAIRED FUCK???

[nimbuster]

[What is with this person??]

I don't owe you shit.

[ragesagainsttheodds]

[Read: 3:06am]

[One. Petty. Bitch.]

[nimbuster]

[Cloud...shrugs. She doesn't owe him anything, either, and he didn't really want to talk to her anyway?]

BIRTHDAY DELIVERY

[fatefulprince]

( Bark bark! Ocean is here to deliver gift with a note attached! )



Happy birthday, Cloud!
This is for you!
Have an amazing day.

- Corrin

[nimbuster]

[Oh, that's...that's kind of adorable. And obviously chosen specifically for him, which is nice to think about. Corrin reminds him a little of Aerith, sometimes - that bright, warm kindness, even to someone he barely knows. He's gonna attach this cloud stuffy to his motorcycle. Who knows, maybe it will serve as advertising. He thinks Tifa would approve.

He sends a text back:]

Thank you. Unexpected, but appreciated.

[Text] @Lionheart

[tripletriadking]

Hey it’s Leon. I got that DTF setup. I'm in the main hub if you can pick me up. I mean you said you were okay with those things so hope you don't mind. Don't really have my own wheels to the beach.

Anyway let me know if you are free.

-Leon

[text] | @strife

[nimbuster]

Hey. Sure, for a price. You do remember we're mercs, right? On my way. You can figure out what you can offer in trade in the meantime.

[It doesn't take too long - maybe fifteen minutes, give or take - before Leon hears the roar of a motorcycle's engine approaching the main hub. If he ventures outside or looks out a window, he'll see Cloud speeding through the ruins, weaving around obstacles with precision, and not looking like he really intends to slow down as he zooms toward the building at top velocity. Finally, at the last second, he swerves sharply into a tight, drifting turn that brings him skidding to a neat halt in a single spin a few feet from the door, looking for all the world like he just drove up and parked like a normal person.]

[tripletriadking]

[There is a very loud roar from outside and Squall has to check it out. He sees Cloud on a motorcycle which is something new. He didn't really know he could ride one though it's not unheard of. He had his license too but only for cars. This is something else and Squall finds himself gripping the windowsill as Cloud expertly shows off his driving skills.]

'Oh...that's kind of hot...'

[He watches until Cloud is parked and only then is heading downstairs to great him with a little box in his arms. It's nothing special but he found a grocery store and was able to get enough base ingredients to bake some chocolate chip cookies . It was something he did when he was stressed back in Radiant Garden during the restoration time so thay he could snack on something that wasn't Aeriths cooking. He didn't think it would be enough payment but hoped Cloud would at least think they were tasty.]

[Squall and his box rush outside and once he's within reach of the door he slows to a haul to not be too eager, making sure his hair looked okay before leaving and giving Cloud a calm and collected little wave.]

Hey, that was fast. Didn't know you had a bike.

[He walks over to Cloud, handing him the small little box]

I made some cookies...it's not much but I thought I'd share them with you since you're giving me a ride and all.

[He opened it to show them off, the smell of still fresh baked cookies wafting out of the box]

don't mind me switching formats ksjdfg

[nimbuster]

Cloud stays astride his bike as he waits, dressed in his usual riding outfit. He gives Leon a little nod of greeting. "What, your Cloud didn't have one? Me one, him zero." It's completely deadpan.

He takes the box and looks down at it, then back up with raised brows. "You bake?" Leon opens the box and Cloud picks up a cookie. "Smells good." He takes a bite, chews, swallows. "Tastes good, too. Thanks." He finishes off the cookie by...putting the entire rest of it in his mouth, as he closes the box and tucks it away in one of several bags he's attached to the bike in various places.

Then he jerks a thumb over his shoulder. "Hop on. And tell me where we're going."

Re: I don't mine at all <3

[tripletriadking]

It's hardly fair for Squall to be asked to act normal when Cloud is dressed like he is. The riding outfit is form fitting on him and while it covers most of him it's also completely Squall's aesthetic and style choice and he wonders if Cloud wore this on purpose. He knows that is wishful thinking so he tried to ignore it. But his eyes do keep lingering on Cloud's body.

"Yeah I don't make much but....I can cook too if you ever want a home cooked meal. Used to make dinner for everyone back home. You liked a few of them." He stands there looking at Cloud and the bike, mostly the bike since the more he looks at Cloud the more likely he is to blush and say something stupid. He's trying to stay as cool as possible for Cloud.

His icey eyes blink as he looked behind Cloud at the Bike. 'Right...I need to get on for him to drive me anywhere....there is no seatbelt on a bike....' Realization dawned on him how he was going to have to hold onto Cloud as they drove. He really didn't plan this out. He had called Cloud just to see him again under the fake pretense of going to the beach and hadn't thought anything past that. "R-Right...." He got onto the back of the bike, grabbing onto Cloud's shoulders as stiffly as he could which only made this more awkward. "I-is this okay?"

[nimbuster]

Maybe fortunately for Leon, Cloud doesn't tend to notice that kind of thing - people checking him out or whatever. "Mn. You should meet Angeal. He does most of the cooking for the crew we've got here from my world. Good at it, too. Maybe you can compare notes."

Cloud half-glances over his shoulder. Maybe this guy is weird about getting too close to other men?

"Sure, if you wanna go flying on the first bump in the road. You actually wanna stay on, you're gonna have to hold on down here." He gestures toward his waist. "Lot more stable." While Leon decides what to do with his hands, Cloud revs the engine and the bike growls like a wolf about to give chase.

[tripletriadking]

Well Cloud might not notice it now but he probably will once Squall moves closer to him. The rev of the engine has him doing as Cloud asked and putting his arms tightly around his waist. He shifts a bit closer to him in the seat and puts his feet up on the bars behind. It's not the first time he's been on the back of a bike but he can't help but feel a bit tense. Cloud is so close and in his arms and the vibration from the motorcycle isn't helping either. He can feel himself get hard and just hopes Cloud doesn't noticed it too with how close they are.

"Maybe some other time I can meet this Angeal. I wouldn't mind sharing some recipes but for now, how about we..er..you take me to the beach.....please." He shifts a bit in his seat so he's a little more comfortable, wanting to rest his head on Cloud's shoulder but he stops himself. That golden blonde hair is already in his face and the soft strands tickle his nose. Cloud smells good too, their is his light natural musk and the scent of gas and wood and rain that he never could place how he smelled like it but now makes more sense. It's a good scent and he closes his eyes as he takes it in. "I'm ready when you are, Cloud."

[Text] @Lionheart

[tripletriadking]

[sent at 3:56 am]

Hey Cloud. Are you awake?

Ignore this if not.

[text] | @strife

[nimbuster]

Yeah I’m up. What’s up?

Re: [text] | @strife

[tripletriadking]

Oh I didn't think you'd be up still.

I couldn't sleep and you are the only one I really know here still

What's keeping you up?

[nimbuster]

Not much. The usual. You?

[Where 'the usual' is nightmares and/or too many thoughts swirling around in his head because he has nothing to keep him otherwise busy. Whether Squall's Cloud ever told him as much, this Cloud doesn't know.]

[nimbuster]

Cloud would be lying if he said he wasn't enjoying having Leon's broad chest and toned arms pressing close against him, but it doesn't occur to him until after he's already made his suggestion, because his suggestion was legit! This is, however, a pleasant side effect, if an embarrassing one. It takes him a minute to notice Leon's reaction, and once he does, well...the man wears an absurd number of belts, it could be one of those or something. He has no proof. He's sure as hell not gonna ask. He's just gonna ignore it and drive.

"You got it." He gives the engine one last rev and peels off onto the cracked, uneven road, accelerating rapidly. It's a good thing Amani doesn't have speed limits, because Cloud would be violating every single one of them. He swerves and weaves around rubble and overgrowth without blinking an eye, even performs the occasional jump when the road is uneven enough for it. The wind blows his hair around wildly, though honestly it doesn't really look any different from normal other than whipping around his face. Between that wind and the roar of the bike, conversation isn't really much of a option without yelling - though it would be easier for Leon, if he were willing to lean down and speak close to Cloud's ear.

They're about halfway to the beach when a peal of thunder rumbles from the heavily overcast sky, absolutely full of Cloud's namesake.

[tripletriadking]

[Oh he knows the nightmares, his Cloud hadn't slept over much for the fact that the night terrors would keep Squall up but he had insisted enough that Cloud HAD eventually stayed over and he while he didn't know what gave him the terrors he had been there to help him through them. He hoped Cloud had someone here to help him.]

I guess I miss my old bed or something. Are you alone?

[nimbuster]

Nah. Zack's here, he's just asleep. You usually sleep next to someone at home or is it just the weirdness of a new place?

[Ah yes, the infamous Zack...well, Squall probably has enough context now to know at least one thing about who he might be to Cloud.]

[tripletriadking]

He's never been one to get motion sick or anything and while Cloud's driving doesn't get him motion sick he wonders if any one else ever has. Cloud drives like a maniac and yet it somehow fits him and he wouldn't want it any other way. The bumps and jumps have him holding tighter onto Cloud, moving closer and squeezing his torso. He always knew Cloud was stocky under his clothes and he can feel it now. a jump has him moving forward and keeping them pressed firmly against each other and Squall finally rests his head on Cloud's shoulder, his breath colder then the air around. If Cloud was driving even a little slower he might feel that cold breathe on his cheek or neck or ear but at these speeds he can't. Squall does get comfortable and close his eyes as he leans into Cloud. He's still very aroused but this is nice, it's familiar to have Cloud in his arms and it's not strange to be holding him so tightly in this context so he indulges himself.

"You drive like a madman...but I kind of like it. If I get the chance maybe I can drive you somewhere sometime." His voice is low, a baritone in Cloud's ear, his lips close enough to almost touch. He does feel a rain drop on himself and his eyes open after a bit. "Hey...it might rain. Should we pull over?"

[tripletriadking]

[Well that confirmed it for him. Cloud had someone already. It sucks, it really sucks but he is at least glad he's not alone. He does wish he could be the one who is keeping Cloud protected and cared for of course, but even if it's not him he's glad Cloud isn't alone.]

Ah. I'm glad you aren't alone. I would have been worried.

[He sends a little lion emoji]

Used to be alone a long time, had someone for a bit who'd stay over every night. Practically lived with me but then they left.