Cloud Strife x Reader - You're Wonderful

Chapter 5

You and Cloud had been traveling for a few days now stopping off here and there to rest and deliver a few things.

You must've zoned out for a while because you suddenly realised that the bike was slowing down as you were approaching a large house. Scratch that it was more like a mansion.

You narrowed your eyes at the building as it looked all too familiar to you. "Wait a second... It can't be" you thought to yourself.

"Cloud... Where are we exactly?" You asked him worriedly. The bike came to a stop and Cloud put out the stand. He pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to you. It had the address written on it.

Your eyes widened as you read the address. "Poppy field hall" you breathed "why does it have to be here..." You spoke the rhetorical question with a thick layer of fear added to your tone.

You didn't realise that one arm was still rapped around Cloud's waist and your grip on his clothing was getting tighter by the second. He obviously noticed as he twisted his head round to look at your distressed face.

"(Y/n), what's wro-" He was interrupted by the screeching of the gates opening and an older man, who looked to be in his late 40s, standing away from the gates as they opened.

"You must be Mr Strife" and he then turned to you and continued on "and Miss (f/n) (l/n), it has certainly been a while". The butler remarked.

You gave him a look of disgust and looked away deciding to just stare at Cloud's back until he made some form of movement. You felt said man's eyes fall on you for a second and then he looked back up at the butler who carried on speaking.

"Please, allow the servants to take your bike and follow me inside". Cloud took a moment to decide whether to follow the butler considering how you reacted to this place but obliged. He stood up and you copied his actions but stayed just behind him.

As you walked up the path toward the doors you couldn't stop the memories from flooding your mind. The blood, the screams, the scent and feeling of fear but, most of all it was the look in his eyes that haunted you the most. How that man could smile while doing what he did to you made you sick. You dare not think of it anymore or you probably would throw up.

The front doors of the manner were opened and you walked in. You gripped on to Cloud's sleeve tightly with your right hand and remained glued behind him.

"Please wait here" the butler instructed you and proceeded to walk away up the stairs and out of sight.

"(Y/n) what's wrong? Why're you so scared?" Cloud immediately seized this opportunity to question you. He watched you intently as he waited for your response.

"I- I'll tell you later...." You stuttered, speaking hardly louder than a squeaky whisper. "But.... for now, please just-" you took a deep breath "just don't leave me alone in this place.... And whatever you do don't tell Zack we were here unless it's completely necessary to do so".

You thought you'd add that last part on as you valued yours and Cloud's life quite a lot.

Cloud's deep mako coloured eyes clouded with concern as he watched you. He spoke, "don't worry, I won't leave you and-" He turned more to face you and he pried your hand off of his sleeve and placed his and over yours instead. You looked up at him as he continued. "You said so yourself, nothing bad is going to happen because I'm here and I'm not going to let anything happen to you".

His words were enough to make most of your worries go away. This was one of the reasons that drew you to him. He could be so kind when he wanted to be.

A slight smile graced your lips, "thank you Cloud" you said softly and he nodded at you.

The sound of boots on the marble flooring bought both yours and his attention to the staircase. It was him. The head of the household - Touru Nachigaya. (A/N you can change his name if you want I just randomly made it up)

Just the look of him as he came down the stairs made all of the fear come rushing back. You went slightly light headed and you held onto Cloud's hand tighter.

Tooru noticed your fear and proceeded to stride closer to the both of you. He stopped in front of Cloud and spoke. "Nice to meet you Mr Strife, thank you for coming on such short notice".

"You're welcome" Cloud blankly stated. It seemed like he didn't want to socialise with Tooru from your reaction towards him.

The Black haired man looked over to you and you completely froze. "(Y/n) what a nice surprise. I didn't expect I'd be seeing you again." He smirked "and where's your brother? Zack was it? I would've thought he'd love to see me after all this time~" he spoke with his pathetic sing song voice. His statement made your fear turn into anger.

"Why in hell would anyone want to see you?" You spat back at him. At first he looked taken back by your sudden outburst but quickly went back to normal.

"Oh how cruel you are (y/n)" he said in a mocking tone as he reached out for your face.

Before he could reach you Cloud pulled you further behind him keeping a firm grip on your hand. He stayed silent but anyone within a ten meter radius would've been able to feel a change in the atmosphere. He was not a person to be messed with when angry.

Tooru let out a 'tch' at Cloud's actions and turned away. "The package I want you to deliver isn't ready yet so you shall be staying here until it is". He walked over to his butler and whispered something and then walked away.

"This way please. I will show you to your rooms".

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You'll find out about what happened with you and Tooru next chapter (hopefully idk I haven't planned this out one bit cri)

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