[Zack wiggles his nose, the sensation not unpleasant, but he's not sure he's ready to be fully reassured.]
That's not it, though. I don't think he's into the idea.
[It's not exactly manly, if the stigma's to be believed. And not that he does but this is all new to him, and the impression he's gotten from Cloud is girls-only.]
[ She smiles, shifting and wiggling a little so she can wrap herself around him properly and leave little kisses against his jaw and the corner of her mouth. ]
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[ Her uncertainty is nothing in the face of her optimism. ]
If it could make you happy then you should at least ask everyone involved. That’s what you told me, isn’t it?
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...yeah, that's true. He did kind of demand that of her, so to hold himself to a different standard about honesty isn't really fair either.
Ugh... still, though...]
Cloud's never gonna go for it.
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Oh.
The realisation settles around her and Aerith smiles, leaning forward. ]
I wouldn't be so sure.
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Zack slides one of his fingers aside to look at her with one eye.]
Why would you think that?
[and why don't you sound very surprised...]
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I know Cloud just as well as you do, remember?
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[That just means she knows he likes her, surely.]
I get like... conflicting messages? All hot-and-cold.
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[ She shakes her head, leaning over Zack and pressing a kiss to his nose. ]
Trust me.
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That's not it, though. I don't think he's into the idea.
[It's not exactly manly, if the stigma's to be believed. And not that he does but this is all new to him, and the impression he's gotten from Cloud is girls-only.]
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[ Aerith hums, shifting to lay down beside Zack, within reach, staring up. ]
I wonder if he's even considered it a possibility.
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Well, yeah, he probably hasn't even thought about it.
[He knows he's a handsome and very smart and capable fella but they're still figuring out how to be friends again, nevermind anything deeper.]
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Then we just need to give him time to think about it.
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You can't tell him. Aerith, no way, you can't tell anybody about this!
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[ She gives him a look. ]
I'm saying we should spend more time together! All three of us! Let Cloud see that it's okay!
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.......oh, okay.]
Like... more dates with everybody included?
[actually that's... a really good idea.]
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[ She huffs, turning her head away. You're lucky you're cute, Zack Fair, jumping to assumptions. ]
I can arrange one for all of us.
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I guess there's no harm in doing it... do you mind?
[He doesn't wanna cramp on her enjoying the one-on-one just so the boys can bond.]
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Why would I mind?
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[He knew what she'd say even as he asked it. Trying to help her avoid getting stuck in the middle of it, maybe? She's already, quite literally there.]
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[ She nods her head - that's that, done is done, mission: trio date is go. ]
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[He tucks his head against the crook of her neck, her hair brushing his cheek.]
And the best. You're the best.
[As always.]
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[ She laughs, though, lifting a hand to brush through his hair. ]
I love you. Don't forget.
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[He kisses the closest bit of her neck his lips can reach, closing his eyes. He knows he's lucky. She really is too good to him.]
No matter what happens, I'm always gonna love you at least this much.
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More and more every day. Okay?
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[And they can worry about Cloud later- for now, he's just happy to be here with her, cozy and cuddling,]