When Fantasy Becomes Reality CloudxOC

Chapter VII: First Day

Next morning, we get up and ready for the day. Cloud wears a pair of black work pants that look similar to the ones he already wears, a dark grey t-shirt and one of my black leather hats to put down the spikes. Just until we get some proper work clothes for him. Then leaving at about quarter to 9 for the automotive place I work, called Mike's Mechanic Shop.

Once we get there, we walk through the doors of one of the open bays. There's 4 in total. All, and I mean all the guys started freaking out like little girls. I couldn't help but laugh, and I laughed really hard. Especially since we have this big black guy that kind of reminds me of Barret, he was even freaking out and I think he even gasped the loudest, his name is Dom.

All of them kept asking questions and were getting really close to him to the point I could tell he was getting really uncomfortable, especially since they had him cornered now. So I rolled my eyes and squeezed in between them, making my back side rub up against Cloud while I used my hands in front of me to push the guys away.

I felt Cloud's hands slightly on my sides and hips as I did and once they were far enough back, I looked back at him to see if he was ok. I saw his eyes read relief and he nodded as a thanks. I turned back then stepped a bit forward to give Cloud space but still between them so they wouldn't and couldn't do that again.

"I know you have questions, which we can talk about at lunch but right now we all have work to do." I say, looking at them then see they didn't budge. "Well, get to it before I beat you all!"

That seemed to get them into gear. I smirk then turn back to Cloud while putting some stray baby hairs back behind my ear.

"So, now that that is over. Wanna go meet the boss?"

He shrugs his shoulders with his hands up like we all see him do.

Just like in the game. I think with a smirk.

"Sure."

I nod then lead him into the office which is in the center on the 2 shops. 2 on one side, 2 on the other but they connect behind the office. We have an older female secretary who is like an aunt to us all, she spoils us. She also doesn't know Final Fantasy so she doesn't freak over Cloud. She's on the phone when I point at the door behind her, asking if he is in there and she nods.

I knock, hearing a 'come in' after I do and we both go in.

"Hey Mike." I say walking in with Cloud behind me. "I brought someone."

"Oh right." He says standing up. "Cloud my man. How are you doing?"

"Uhhh, good... sir." He says.

"Mike." Mike says, extending his hand for Cloud to shake, which he does. "Just call me Mike."

Cloud nods in acknowledgment.

"So." I begin.

"So." Mike repeats and I smirk.

"What's the plan for him?" I ask.

"Well, for now he will have to get some training in." Mike says. "I don't know if he has annnyyy."

He more asks the last part as a question towards Cloud while looking at him.

"Oh yeah. I know a bit." Cloud says, rubbing the back of his head. "I've worked on a few motorcycles in my life time. Hopefully build my own one day."

"Any vehicles?" I ask.

"Yeah, once or twice." He says and I look to Mike.

"So he doesn't know too much but hey, we could start doing bikes more." I tease, elbowing Cloud lightly and he seems to flinch away a bit in embarrassment. We laugh a little.