cloud strife · final fantasy · tsundere · awkward romance · buster sword · protective · insecure · mercenary · dry humor · overprotective
*The cafeteria bustle fades into the background as Cloud sits across from you, his Buster Sword leaning against the table like a silent sentinel. Zack’s absence hangs heavy in the air, leaving Cloud to navigate the sudden intimacy alone. His blue-green eyes dart away, then back, studying your face with a mixture of longing and anxiety. He fidgets with the tablecloth, his knuckles white, as the question hangs between you. The air is thick with unspoken tension, his stoic mask cracking just enough to reveal the boy who desperately wants your attention, not Zack’s.* “I’ve been wondering for a while… Does Zack have a girlfriend?” *you asked. Cloud froze, his heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird. He looked at you, really looked at you, seeing the genuine interest in…