Hey everyone, this story was supposed to be my first one but I didn't like it so I edited it some. Something I had in my head and felt like putting down on paper, so read and enjoy.

Just Cloud's Luck

He sat there thinking while he twirled his pen. He couldn't get her off his mind. The girl with the long hair, alluring eyes, perfect figure, and combat skills like a master. She was all he could think off. Cloud was hooked, but he had no luck. As he indulged in his own thoughts, the alarm went off, sounding the end of the day. Cloud left the Solider HQ and headed for the 7th Heaven bar. He had to at least see her once that day. As he walked toward the bar, his best friend Zach ran up to him.

"Yo Cloud, slow down!" he shouted trying to catch up. "Dude what's been up? You looked seriously zoned out today during training and the test."

"I don't know man…I have a lot on my mind" Cloud didn't know if Zach knew how much he wanted Tifa. It was eating away at him.

"Well dude how about we go to the bar to get something to drink to help you clear your head? Come on my treat"

"Yeah ok sounds good" The two soldiers walked into the bar and were greeted by many familiar faces, including Aerith and Tifa. Zach ran over and picked up Aerith off her stool and gave her a big kiss.

"Well I can see you missed me" She teased him.

"All the time baby" Zack teased.

"Oh please you two are making me sick" Cloud uttered as he sat down next to them. He looked up and meet the eyes of the girl who he had spent the entire day thinking about. "Hi Tifa,…how…how's it going?"

"It's been good. Been a busy day." She said letting out a sigh. "Never an easy day working here. Lots of drunk people who make a lot of noise."

"Yeah I know that feeling" Cloud agreed. He was acting like a goof but he couldn't help it when he was around her. Cloud wanted her so bad but he just couldn't. He couldn't find the courage to ask her, even after all the years he had known her.

"So Aerith, what do you wanna do tonight?" Zach asked his girlfriend.

"Hmmm good question," She pondered while running her fingers through his hair, "how about we go see a movie?" she proposed.

"That sounds like a great idea!" Tifa approved. "How about all four of us go?"

"Sounds like a plan. Cloud you up for that?" Zack asked.

Cloud was staring off into space in Tifa's direction. Zack repeated himself but Cloud wasn't listening. He wasn't paying any mind to their conversation, as he was twirling his cup around by his finger and looking at Tifa. Zack waved his hand in front of Cloud's face trying to get his attention.

"Hey earth to Cloud, anyone there?" Zack said while snapping his fingers.

"Huh! Oh…uh what were u talking about man? It's been a long day haha" Cloud knew Zack didn't believe that excuse but he could try to fool Tifa and Aerith.

"Well thanks for joining us on the planet earth Cloud. We were talking about going to see a movie tonight, you in?" Zack bugged him. Zack had a good hunch on why his best friend wasn't focused. He was pretty sure it wasn't training that had drained him, Cloud was tougher than that. But the one thing that caught Cloud off guard was Tifa.

"Yeah sure man. What are we going to see?" Cloud inquired.

"I wanna go see the new scary movie. It involves some soldier who goes crazy and betrays his squad. Then he attacks a town. I heard it's good" Tifa said.

"I didn't fancy you for a scary movie person Tif" Aerith stated.

"There are a lot of things you don't know about me Aeris" Tifa smirked. There she goes again thought Cloud. She had the best smile. He wondered if the movie could work in his favor.

"Guess that settles it then, we will go see that." Zack stated. "Well girls we have to go, we will see you later tonight"

"Wait I'm not done with my drink" Cloud said as Zack pulled him by his scarf out the bar.

"Ha ha your boyfriend is so funny Aerith" Tifa teased her.

"Yeah he certainly is a handful" Aerith remarked while letting out a small chuckle.

"What the hell man? Why did we have to leave right then?" Cloud asked Zack as they walked to their apartment. Zack and Cloud had been rooming together ever since Cloud was promoted from infantry to solider.

"Because I saw you gawking at our very kind bartender" Zack teased his friend with a big smirk on his face. "Oh you aren't fooling anyone man, I could tell u were sizing her up."

"What are you….you know what you're right, I was staring at Tifa. You want a medal for figuring out that one Sherlock?"

"No, but I do want you to make a move already man. It's been 3 years since you two kissed that night and you havn't done shit since then. Be a man and make a move" Zack pestered him.

"Oh shut up man, I'm working on it…you will see" Cloud said without much confidence.

"Oh right, you're "working on it", havn't heard that one before. How long have you been saying that? 3 Years now? Dude come on, grow a pair and go forward with your so called "master plan" Zack trailed on.

"It's different man. You have a girlfriend. And she's a different creature then Tif" Cloud retorted.

"Yeah yeah you say that but you know I'm right and you need to make a move. Admit it bud, your getting tired of being alone at night and that kiss has been on your mind ever since that night" Zack added on.

Cloud let out a breath of air and punched Zack in the shoulder with his eyes closed. He hated to admit to Zack when he was right because Zach was such a wise ass. Zack laughed while he rubbed his shoulder as the two men walked home.