Literature
Ugly Truths: Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Cloud reached for his reserves. It was usually a piece of himself he held back until the end of a fight. The very final resort. Now he needed it just to cross the last few feet to the door of Seventh Heaven. And when Tifa opened the door before he could prepare himself, he felt his stomach drop. He averted his eyes, but managed not to literally back away.
“Cloud,” She said, her voice unexpectedly gentle. “Welcome home.”
He risked a glance at her, and found none of the anger he’d expected. Her dark eyes were expectant and concerned, but not upset. He caught a breath, and let it out slowly. He never