A Hard Time: The Weekend

[jaded_grin]

Okay, much delayed but here it is! A Hard Time continues, and don't we all feel bad for little Cloud *evil grin*? Info for those who don't know! Authors: Cloud is played by zilldk , Reno and Rude are played by jaded_grin
Characters: Reno/Cloud/Rude sandwich in that order
Rating: R - you have been warned!
Warnings: Light D/s, man sex, etc. This is purely (almost) porn, people!
Summary: After leaving the room in that bar behind him, Cloud drives ahead, trying very hard not to think too much about what he'd done with Reno and Rude such a short time ago...

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Cloud was tingling all over when he and Reno were getting dressed and ready to leave the apartment. It had been the most wonderful time of his life, just being together, showering together, kissing…No façades, no pretending, just…being. Cloud had reveled in it and slowly loosened up, let the final guards down.
            He loved Reno’s humor and ease, the way he was just being Reno without pretences. His sweet-funny remarks made Cloud relax and the knowledge of not having to spend another night alone in the empty apartment worked wonders on Cloud’s mind.
            In the bathroom Reno got a good glimpse of the real Cloud, the slightly shy and insecure young man hiding behind the Hero of the World, so eager to please and desperately longing to feel, to love and be loved without having to live up to expectations and great deeds.
            Reno occasionally managed to bring out a shy smile, even laughter, lighting up Cloud’s eyes like fireworks and leaving him open and adorably cute. Those were the best times. Cloud felt safe here with Reno and didn’t mind Reno’s teasing. Cloud couldn’t even remember when he last had felt so relaxed, so at ease, totally unguarded.
            But as they gathered their things and got ready to leave, Reno could feel Cloud closing up again, slowly curling up inside, preparing to meet the world outside. The smiles disappeared and left the sad expression in his eyes again. Cloud dared not meet the world without his mask, too used to having to be the quiet, strong, perfect Hero.
            After locking up Cloud’s place they went to Fenrir and soon the huge beast of a machine roared below them, bringing them across town towards the place Reno and Rude shared.

            "Alright, here we are," Reno said, sliding off of the bike like liquid silk. Cloud was back to being Mister Blank, as Reno liked to call it – his face studiously smooth, his eyes hazy, removed. It was a mask, he knew. Cloud was nervous, tense, maybe even a little afraid.
            Reno knew what that was like. He'd been there once – where being held would mean breaking everything about himself, would leave him too vulnerable, too raw. He knew what Cloud was going through, really. In a world like theirs, sometimes comfort was more terrifying than the ugliest, meanest monster...
            "C'mon," he said, and lit a smoke to have something to do with his hands, because he really wanted to touch Cloud right now but he wasn't sure if Cloud would go for that. Rude wasn't into PDA and Reno was usually too restless for that kind of shit, but he did go ahead and drape his arm over Cloud's shoulders in that buddy-buddy way the neighbors wouldn't yap over. "Let's get you inside..."
            He walked Cloud up the stairs to the second floor and fumbled his keys out, unlocking and throwing the door wide for Cloud to enter.
            "Rude!" he shouted, easing the door closed behind him and locking it back. "You here?"
            He knew he should've called, should've warned him that he was coming home with company. Rude had never minded before, but Cloud wasn't just some nobody picked up in a bar.
            Cloud was a keeper.

            Cloud’s heart was thumping hard in his chest as they entered the apartment and Reno called out to alert Rude of their presence. He was scared. Terrified.
            On one side he was desperately wanting this but on the other he was fighting the urge to run, to flee all those emotions suddenly stirring, wanting to be let out of the perfectly sealed box in his heart.
            As the lock on the door slid into place, Cloud let out a small sigh of relief. The escape option was no longer present and for a short moment he closed his eyes and concentrated on breathing, trying to calm himself, to get a grip. He couldn’t mess this up! If he did, he would have to go back home, alone, and he couldn’t handle the mere thought of that. Not now.
            Of course he knew he would have to eventually, but right now he worked hard on convincing himself that he wasn’t intruding – that Reno had asked him to come, that he was wanted here. Oh gods, he wanted to be here!
            The thought of Rude’s big, strong hands on his body and his firm but gentle presence…To be held in those arms, to be kissed. Papa Bear…
            He fought the urge to reach out and hold Reno’s hand, while they waited for Rude’s reaction. He knew it would be too much and too soon, but he missed the contact with Reno, even the slightest touch of him, making the wonderful comforting feelings Reno had evoked in him back home tingle in his mind. He wanted to feel that again. He wanted to feel it all the time!
            He felt a tinge of red painting his cheeks, as the embarrassment about even thinking about stuff like that spread. Reno would laugh if he knew. The Hero standing here, longing to fucking hold hands. It was pathetic and Cloud scolded himself for being this weak. For being a stupid girl. He would have to do better than that!

Rude knew something was off just from the timbre of Reno's voice.
            He knew a lot of things about Reno, knew all of the small tells that clued him into what his lover was feeling, things Reno wasn't comfortable conveying even after all of this time. The faint uncertainty in that lazy voice got his attention more than the unnecessary question – Reno knew he was here; otherwise he wouldn't have called out for him.
            Instead of answering, he put down the book he’d been reading and made his way into the hall, already knowing just who would be behind his slender partner, already knowing why Reno sounded odd.
            "Here," he said, and the look of vast relief on Reno's face might've been funny otherwise. He gave Reno a long look and then turned his gaze to Cloud.
            The man seemed more bothered than usual, a faint flush of pink on his face and his refusal to meet Rude's eyes a sure sign that he was more nervous of being here than happy.
            "So, uhm...yeah," Reno offered, for once at a loss for words. He took a deep breath and said, "I'm gonna get a drink."
            "No smoking inside," Rude reminded him, and Reno grinned sheepishly before he smashed the cigarette out on the sole of his boot. With another saucy grin at Rude the lanky man headed past him for the kitchen, but Rude snagged him by his wiry arm and pulled him close, breathing into his ear, "Are you sure?"
            "I dunno, yo," Reno told him, twitching a little because Rude's breath tickled his ear. He turned his head to look up into those dark, hooded eyes and said, "He needs you, Papa Bear. He's all broken and I can't fix it."
            Rude let go of him and Reno left them alone, banging around in the kitchen on the pretense of getting a drink.

            Rude stared at Cloud for a long moment before he turned his back on him and lowly said, "Come with me."

Cloud could hardly breathe as he followed Rude into the apartment, not knowing what to expect. He knew perfectly well that he was fucked if they decided to throw him out and go back to how things were. He would never be able to face them again as an equal on the streets. They would be able to crush him like an insignificant bug and wipe the remains off on the sidewalk.
            But Reno had sowed the hope in him and he willed the dark thoughts away. They wouldn’t do that! Not…now.
            "Um… I…" He scolded himself for being such a coward and tried to pull himself together. "I… wanted to tell Reno thanks. For…for inviting me. And you of course…"
            Oh gods, he wished he knew what to do, how to act. He wanted them to want him there. He wanted so many things…

Rude led him into his Quiet Room – where he went when Reno's chatter got too much or the phone just wouldn't quit ringing. It was the one room in their house with a single rule: no worries. It was the room where Reno would go curl up and stare out of the window until Rude would come chase the scaries off. It was the room they never let their casual "guests" into because it was special, it was theirs.
            The big man turned once Cloud was inside and moved around behind him to close the door.
            They needed privacy for a little while. Reno would understand.
            Cloud was shaky and obviously unnerved, out of his element and maybe even tempted to leave. Nothing like that was allowed in this room.
            Rude turned him a little and stood close, because that was his prerogative, his right. He reached up with one large, capable hand to touch Cloud's soft cheek, cupping his beautiful, still face in his huge palm. Brushing his thumb back and forth, he just stood there so close to Cloud that he could feel the other man shaking.
            "Sh," he soothed, just touching him like he was precious, like he was fragile glass, a work of art. He didn't say anything more to him, because words and talking were for outside of this room. Cloud didn't need words anyway, words wouldn't fill that hole in his heart, wouldn't stitch together a wound torn open time and again over the course of his short life.
            Rude slipped his other hand down onto the tight swell of Cloud's sinewy hip, testing to see if he would allow it, making sure he wasn't pushing for too much too soon. Slowly, he eased his arm behind Cloud's slender back and urged the smaller man to rest against his own large body. He let his hand slide around to the back of Cloud's head and cupped him close, letting his smooth cheek rest over the heavy, steady thud of Rude's heart, wrapping him in strength and warmth to soothe away his fears.

Cloud closed his eyes as he just stood there, held so close in the large man’s embrace. The stillness in the room was almost magical, and Cloud let out a small sigh as he felt that huge hand cup the back of his head and gently press his chin to the sturdy chest before him.
            Rude hadn’t uttered a single word, but his actions spoke volumes and slowly, hesitantly, Cloud let his arms slide around the big man in an insecure hug, reveling in the gentleness and the calm, wordless comfort offered to him with no expectations, and no accusing looks or reproaching comments. It was heaven.
            The steady, rhythmic 'thud, thud' of Rude’s heart slowly soothed all the conflicting thoughts away, all the confusion and fear, and Cloud could feel how everything just seemed to melt away, leaving him raw and open, but not weakened. He felt safe here. It was an amazing feeling, and Cloud’s hold on Rude tightened, his hands curling into fists, grabbing and wrinkling Rude’s shirt and clenching the fabric like he never wanted to let go again.
            Cloud couldn’t remember the last time anybody had held him like this, just being there, holding him tight and allowing him to feed off of the gentleness, to let go of all resolve without trying to make him talk about it, to put it all into words. Tifa had meant well, but she didn’t understand, didn’t see that the words were the hardest part of it all. And slowly it all started to well up inside and melt away, all the bottled up thoughts and sorrows, all the heart ache and loneliness.
            He just stood there, letting himself be comforted in Rude’s silent, gentle embrace, and the sense of time just stopped. Papa Bear…
            Cloud didn’t know how long they stood there, so close and warm and comfortable, but as the first sob made it’s way out from deep within, Cloud couldn’t find the will nor the strength to fight it.

Slowly but surely, the tense, strained, and lithe body in his arms uncoiled and Rude took a deep breath, feeling Cloud's muscled arms steal around him. He felt hesitance give way to something stronger, deeper, and just held Cloud close while the man clung to him, melting into his embrace, all the ugliness, all the pain and evil momentarily dissolving.
            For now, Cloud was safe.
            For now, Cloud was home.
            Rude knew he might never completely abolish what had been done to Cloud, but he knew this was a step in the right direction for healing. This catharsis, this release of years worth of built up stress, repressed anger, rejection, scorn, even pity – and Rude knew too well how deeply pity scalded those whose only hope was in strength.
            And then...tears.
            They came softly at first, subtly, just a faint pulse of breath across his chest. With the first warm trickle he wrapped his arm tighter around Cloud's slender waist, his big palm cupping the smaller man's head, his mouth gently kissing Cloud's temple as those sobs gained force.
            "There," he whispered, praising him, soothing him. Let it all out, let it drain like infection from a wound, let it leave him light and clean and hollowed, ready to be filled with something so much better. He didn't hush Cloud, didn't try to do anything other than give him a rock against which he could wear out this pain, his fury, these long years of stoic silence that had never given him the peace and comfort he needed so desperately. "That's it..."
            Rude understood desperation.
            He and Reno both did.

Rude’s soft whispers gently eased their way into Cloud’s mind, spreading their warmth and comfort in his hurting soul, letting him know that it was okay to give in, that he could trust Rude not to betray him or mock him for being weak.
            He had never expected to find such gentleness, such warmth and comfort in the arms of a man he – until a very short while ago – couldn’t even consider a friend, but now things were so different. He had been so wrong about Rude and Reno.
            Rude was the epitome of calm and safety, and Cloud let himself be completely consumed in the wonderful warm embrace of Papa Bear while he let go of all restraints he had laid upon himself for so long.
            His heart harbored so many things, so many memories he would never truly be able to fully let go of. The years of fear and pain and torture in Hojo’s labs would forever be etched into his soul, and Zack’s death, which had extinguished all of Cloud’s hope and will to live. Had it not been for that one promise Zack had made him make as Zack’s life bled out in the mud on the cliffs above Midgar.
            But in a way it was all insignificant right now, even those things didn’t matter.
            The only thing that mattered was this moment, this warm, quiet room and the strong arms holding him tight, the rock of a man gently supporting him with quiet understanding as the tears streamed down Cloud’s cheeks and sobs wrecked through his trembling body.
            Finally, finally Cloud could allow himself to let it all out, all the pain and anger and self hate, all the fear and shame of not being strong enough, for not being what everybody expected. For being so empty and lonely that he once in a while, when he sat home alone in the empty apartment, considered taking a razor blade to his wrists and just end it all.
            Years of pent up tension and fear slowly passed through his mind, bleeding out of his soul and leaving a raw, open hole in his heart ready to be filled with new things. Better things.
            The healing had finally begun.

The storm died down to a trickle and finally to nothing at all but for occasional shivers and soft gasps for breath.
            Rude kept up the soft, gentle stroking of Cloud's back, keeping his beautiful face tucked against his chest, feeling the man's heart thump against his upper belly. Slowly, it calmed to match the steady, easy thud of his own, and Cloud seemed to be calmer, easier, lighter.
            He let his hand drift from Cloud's head to his shoulder and silently pulled the smaller man with him to sit down in Reno's favorite "cushy" chair. He didn't hold Cloud like he would Reno – his sassy and unpredictable partner had to be forcibly held down on Rude's lap until he got so angry he snapped...which led to some pretty torrential downpours all in their own right. But Cloud didn't need that, Cloud wanted to be rid of his pain, while Reno guarded his jealously. For all of their similarities, Cloud and Reno were two vastly different creatures and they needed vastly different handling.
            He felt just a hint of resistance when he snuggled Cloud to sit against his side, but the smaller man gave in with a light sigh and let Rude fold him tightly to his chest. He just held him, breathing softly as the room slowly dimmed into darkness
            Finally, he cupped Cloud's head again and tipped his face up, his other hand curling beneath the younger man's chin. Looking down into those moiling, round blue eyes, he lowly asked, "Better?"

Cloud looked into Rude’s eyes and felt like he was being absorbed into those big brandy-colored orbs, shining with a gentle glow of warmth and comfort. This had been the most amazing thing he had ever experienced, and he literally felt lighter, like some huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders. It wasn’t gone, but it was better. Much better!
            As he nodded he could feel a very light and hesitant little smile work it’s way out, and it felt nice! It felt like he had finally come home.
            Very gently he lifted his hand up to rest it against Rude’s huge chest, right above his heart and just enjoyed the rhythmic feel of it against the palm of his hand.
            He couldn’t make himself break the eye contact and he could feel how warmth slowly spread throughout his body from it.
            So many things could be read in Cloud’s blue eyes in this moment. Hope, gratitude...Longing.
            When he finally tried to speak, his voice was hoarse and came out as a whisper.
            "Thank you." It was just those two words, but it was completely honest and sincere and bared all of the emotions that now flooded Cloud’s system.
            He was open for anything. He would take anything offered.
            He was ready.

Reno poked his head in, his blue eyes unusually anxious. Rude gave him a soft, slight smile and the lanky man came in, closing the door behind him. He didn't say anything, just shoved his hands deep in his pockets and smiled at the pair of them, his head tipped down a little.

Rude gestured to him and squeezed Cloud close before he lifted his arm, making room for Reno on the other side of him and thanking his lucky stars that he'd ordered a Big Man's Chair.

Reno could feel the atmosphere of spent anxiety and fears, and he knew firsthand how hard it was to let go of things after years of clinging, even bad-for-you things. He eased down behind Cloud on the chair and draped over him, belly to back, his arm sliding across Cloud's content and still body, his fingers resting on Rude's side.

Rude let Reno settle, and then draped his heavy arm around the both of them, breathing deeply and softly in the growing darkness.

Reno curled up tighter to Cloud's back and purred into his ear, wanting to tell him that he was happy Cloud had come back with him, wanting to make sure that he was alright.

Rude made a wordless, deep noise and tugged playfully on Reno's ponytail. Stop worrying.

Reno grinned at him, white teeth in dim light, and burrowed closer to Cloud. Because he had to, because he was just made that way and couldn't keep from teasing, he lightly ran his slender fingers up Cloud's side, kissing the shell of his ear while Rude chuckled softly.

Cloud let out a small gasp as he felt Reno’s breath and loving nibbles at his ear and his fingers tracing up his side in the most wonderful, gentle way. It made Cloud tingle inside, and he was relieved to learn that Reno hadn’t regretted bringing him here.

Carefully Cloud eased back a little, to rest against Reno’s chest and let him know how much it meant to him that they were both here, that they had let him into their sanctuary like that. He gave a small humming noise as he felt Reno settle against him, and in this moment Cloud wished it would last forever.

He was completely cuddled up between them both, and Cloud felt safe, like he had finally come home.

He loved the way Reno touched him, the light teasing that had meant so much to him back home while they were showering and getting dressed. It made him want to smile, to laugh at Reno’s lewd jokes and to revel in his is gentle, sincere whispers of comfort and trust.

Reno had brought him here. He had willingly shared something with Cloud that would be sacred, and Cloud could never ever thank him enough for that, for allowing him this time with Rude, alone in the Silent Room. And now they were here, all three together…It made Cloud’s heart beat faster and bubble with joy.

As he felt Reno start to nibble at his ear again, he turned his head towards him and quietly caught Reno’s lips with his own in a sweet, loving kiss.

Reno returned the kiss with a grin and moved to prop his chin up on Cloud's head, the wild blond spikes tickling his nose. Rude was watching them both with those shuttered bedroom eyes and that only made Reno's grin stretch wider, his fingers moving to tease over Rude's lower belly.

Rude gave him a warning look, but his slight smile belied it and only encouraged the other man anyway. Punishment wasn't a part of what this room was and Reno knew it. He often pushed a little when he was safe within, trying to see where the boundary was. He knew his teasing wasn't going to earn him any repercussions in here and he was just cheeky enough to press his luck.

Rude was feeling magnanimous enough to indulge him.

For now.

"Bed," he purred, shifting Cloud with him as he stood, Reno snaking around to latch onto them both like a twining vine.

Neither one of them would press it, not tonight. Tonight Cloud would sleep safe and sound between them, no worries and no fear. They both respected Cloud; they both wanted him to feel safe, because only when he had absolute trust and faith in both Rude and Reno could he truly be with them as they wished.

Rude led the way, his big hand gently clasping Cloud's with Reno moving just behind, keeping Cloud warmly between them as they made their way from the Quiet Room to their bedroom.

Cloud willingly let himself be led away from the safety of the Quiet Room, out into the hallway towards the bedroom.

Cloud’s hand was strong, calloused from wielding the massive Tsurugi, but in Rude’s giant paw it was tiny, and Cloud held tight, as he didn’t want to lose the contact on the way.

The calming presence of Papa Bear, and Reno’s closeness right behind him, provided a constant contact and comforted him, letting him know not to be afraid or even nervous.

The fear and hesitation had been left behind in the Quiet Room and Cloud almost felt like laughing as Reno bumped into him, grinning that gorgeous smile and giving his arm a teasing squeeze.

There was no hesitation as they entered the bedroom, and Cloud let his eyes wander, to take in the room and just enjoy the nice atmosphere. It felt so right being here, and this time a genuine, honest little smile spread upon his lips and into his eyes.

He felt no expectations, no pressure to perform or live up to something he could never be, and he let out a small, content sigh. He could just be himself here, and Cloud had long since left the Hero outside, not needing Him anymore. Not in the company of these two.

For the first time Cloud realized how tired he was, how draining the cleansing had been. He felt exhausted really, dead tired from the emotional rollercoaster ride he had traveled on, and he couldn’t think of a better place to go to sleep than right here, in the arms of his rescuers.

A little hesitantly he started to unzip his shirt, feeling the weight of their gaze on him, but in stead of scaring him it just made his fingers tingle. Having them look at him like that was in no way uncomfortable, as their eyes shone with appreciative light, and it made small chills run down his spine. Like earlier with Reno, Cloud felt warm and happy to have their eyes on him, making him feel attractive and appreciated for the first time in years.

This night, there would be no nightmares.

Reno had started to strip off, but he paused when Cloud unzipped his sweater with that soft, sweet smile on his face. Just seeing the creamy expanse of skin being exposed made his mouth water, and he grinned widely because Cloud was here, Cloud was stripping, and Cloud was going to sleep in their bed.

God, was he ever a lucky man.

Rude watched, too, his appreciation less rooted in base instinct than his partner's, but he wouldn't have Reno any other way. Still, it was like watching an elegant, priceless statue being unveiled, the perfect dips and curves of Cloud's alabaster body being bared before him. His appreciation showed in other ways, of course, but tonight was not for such acts, no matter what his body might insist.

So that Cloud wouldn't feel suddenly exposed and vulnerable, Reno picked up where he left off, carelessly flinging his clothing against the chair that Rude had brought in when he'd finally realized that no amount of scolding, disappointment, or whippings would break Reno of tossing his clothing on the floor. He undressed in time with Cloud, reaching out occasionally to give him a gentle pinch and a lick, helping him get his heavy boots off and tickling his toes when he got his socks off of him.

And Rude just watched, pleased, already feeling that Cloud belonged here with them. The pair of them complimented each other so well and were so similar, yet different, that Rude could only thank his lucky stars that they'd managed to find this out about Cloud at all. He was a treasure.

Both of them were.

Graceful and lithe, Reno flowed back up Cloud's body once they both were undressed and pulled him close, nibbling teasing little kisses along his jaw and up to his lush lips.

"Let's go to bed," he breathed, and pulled the slightly heavier young warrior with him to the bed, pulling down the thick, soft comforter and sheet. "After you."

Cloud felt a warm tingling in his belly as he let himself settle on the huge bed, moving into the middle, body moving gracefully like liquid silk.

The feeling inside was amazing. He was in their bed! He was here, and they wanted him there! He looked up at them both and felt his cheeks blush, but again it was not in an uncomfortable way. He loved what he saw. They were beautiful, so different but mixing so well together – like coffee and cream.

Cloud had to swallow hard and quickly pulled up the blanket a little to hide his body’s reactions. It wasn’t time for that now! The blush in his cheeks got redder and he had to tear away his eyes from the two exquisite men standing before him. Oh god!

Reno saw Cloud do that adorable, shy thing with the blanket and gave Rude a wolfish grin. The big, muscular man was stripping his clothes off with a grace that Reno had rarely seen before in a man his size and gods knew it had an affect on him so he could totally feel Cloud's pain right now.

Instead of addressing Cloud's obvious and sudden discomfit, he slid in next to him, moving up against warm, silky skin and his eyes widening in mock surprise. He winked at Rude, who moved around to the other side of the bed.

Rude smiled a little and eased his heavier body down beneath the covers, moving close to stretch out the length of the bed. Cloud shifted next to him, half sitting and clearly out of sorts, but Rude could tell from Reno's smirk and Cloud's red cheeks what the problem was.

He caught Reno's eye and eased Cloud down next to him, pulling the warm little warrior flush against his body, snuggling the firm and heated length of Cloud's hardness against his belly. His own body responded to the nearness of him, swelling between the press of their bellies.

So. It would seem his honorable intentions were not going to be needed this time around.

Reno fit himself to Cloud's long back, pressing his groin against the man's taut, perfect backside. He leaned over Cloud and kissed Rude, nipping and teasing until the other man growled and gave him a sharp bite. Here in this bedroom, here in this house, Rude was Master, no questions asked.

Reno yelped a little, hand clenching on Cloud's shoulder and his grin widening. He dropped his lips to Cloud's delicate ear and hotly breathed, "I'll warm you up, Cloud. You just relax..."

Rude stroked Cloud's hair and cheek, ran his fingers down the length of his lovely, swan-like neck. Shifting his hips closer to Cloud's, feeling the pulse of both of their bodies, he softly whispered, "When you moan for him, Cloud, you moan into me," and kissed him deeply.

Reno shivered at that, knowing how much he loved it when Rude made him talk and swallowed all of his whimpers down. He shimmied his hands down Cloud's body and started to rub and touch, easing the muscle, teasing the skin of his back, finding all of the sensitive, ticklish places and kissing them, unable to resist the barest, lightest of bites.

Reno, after all, was a biter.

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Comments

[subcon-ruler.livejournal.com]

*giddy smile* I can't wait to keep reading! *melts* I want to be Cloud right now... ^^;

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

GOD, me too, lol! :D

I'll start editing as soon as I can! And thank you!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Hehe, I assure you it only gets better. Thank you so much and stay tuned! :D

[ladynero.livejournal.com]

*whimpers and paws* More? Please? My computer's all lopsided and I need more to even it out....

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

lol! We'll get more up as soon as we can! Which just means that I need to get my ass in gear and start editing, since it is already written ;)

Thank you so much, we're really glad you liked it!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

More is definitely coming, don't worry! Our boys simply can't stay away from each other!

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

[f-mystic.livejournal.com]

"Reno, after all, was a biter."

What a way to end a chapter! This was all warm and fuzzy, and although Reno keeps saying Rude is the one good at the soft stuff, he ain't so bad himself. In his own way, of course.

Awesomeness! Patiently awaiting more.

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

We're really glad you liked it! I know, I really screwed you guys with the cliffy...but you liked it, didn't you ;)

Reno is doing his best, and they all know it, so let's just hope he keeps doing so well! Thanks from the both of us, Zill and I are already working on more!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Aww, you're right, Reno is way better at the soft stuff than he gives himself credit for!

Thank you so much for commenting - were' glad you like it so much. Your patience shall be rewarded...

[etrix.livejournal.com]

Well... I'm not sure if I should be patient and supportive or grumy and demanding as I'm feeling a mix of them all.

I can't believe you ended it that was *grump-grump*

Okay, so grumpy's winning...

It was a wonderful addition (although tease!tease!). It' illustrated the roles Reno & Rude play within their relationship and how Cloud maybe-could fit in without upsetting the whole.

And then you stopped!

*gumble grump*

Patiently (or at least pretending to be) waiting for the next chapter.

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

lol! I wanted to make it longer, but LJ has those damned post restrictions *smacks them*!

We're really happy that you like it! Zill and I both really look up to you as both a writer and a friend, so it means a lot! I hope to have the next bit up ASAP, all it takes is a bit of editing, we are already way past this in the actual writing :D

Thanks again, Etrix! As always, you're a peach!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Oh man, even though we made you all grumpy-grump I'm still kinda ecstatic about it, because that means that we did something you really liked, and that is a HUGE compliment!

Thank you so so much, Etrix - Your writing is such a huge inspiration and like Jaded_grin said, we both really look up to you.

I hope the next episode will soothe the grumpyness...

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

This was so touching. I am so happy for Cloud.:)

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you! We are really trying to work him into their lives! Glad you're still enjoying it!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

More than anything, Cloud needs a place to belong to, and Reno and Rude might just be able to provide that.

We're so glad you liked it!

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Hope you update soon. I love this story.:)

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thank you! We can't wait to write more! And Holy Mother of Hot Men that is a fucking SWEET icon of Rude! *noms it*

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

WOOT! More is on its way. XD

Thank you so much for commenting - we're really glad you like it so much!

[nivell.livejournal.com]

MMnnn, yesss, Papa Bear..might be a little too early to fapp..oh fuck it. FAP FAP FAP FAP

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

LOL! *snugs you in your fapping glory* You, my darling, are the best! *faps with you*

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Hehe Papa Bear tends to have that effect on people... Fap away and we'll do our best not to disappoint in the next episode!

Thanks a bunch! *joins in the fapping*

[anubisvincent.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I have no more time to read all, jet, but later and than, i will comment it ;) Thats meens a lot. I´m very particular in stuffs like "reading"´and I´m a writer too, but in german. I don´t waste my time with Bad-Fic´s.

You have a very attractive diction. Pleasant to read.

fondest regards *snuggle*

Julian

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, truly! Zill and I work very hard on the RP and we do aim to please! So thank you again, from both of us!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your amazing, kind words! That is a huge compliment, and we hope that you will like our continued story.

We truly enjoy writing this, and comments like this really makes it all even better!

We welcome you back any time - more is coming soon.

*hugs and snuggles*

[sildil]

Veeeery nice indeed.

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! We aim to please... XD

Stay tuned for the next installment, and thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

[dragons-f-wolf.livejournal.com]

"He needs you, Papa Bear. He's all broken and I can't fix it."

**flails and melts, which makes a huge mess of the keyboard**

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

LOL! Sorry about your keyboard! *cleans it for you* But we're really glad you liked it! ;)

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

You know, that line you quoted had the exact same effect on me as we wrote it!

*hands over cleaning kit for the keyboard*

Thank you so much for commenting! The next part is in the works as we speak...

[ldyavalon.livejournal.com]

I had to read this in three go, because it was SO sweet, and so HOT and so overwhelming.

LOVE YOU BOTH: MOAAAAAAAAAAAAR PLZ!!!!

(BTW, I started RPing on twitter with a Cloud and got myself a Reno ^^)

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

LOL! Thank you so much! Zill and I are very glad you liked it! We're having a ball with it, so there is certainly more to come ;) And yay for RPing! I had no idea you liked to RP, you could've played with us! But be careful, kiddo - I've met some real head-cases out there, so watch out. If you need names, I've got them! *snugs you* Have fun with it, and show us some of what you write!

[ldyavalon.livejournal.com]

I might, in the future, i'm still shy about it.

But I can't show you anything because it's on Twitter and disappears...:(

[zilldk.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, RP'ing can be so rewarding! I hope you're having tons of fun with it, and you really should save it into a document - it's tons of fun to read it again later, and quite often you get some awesome stuff out of it!

Let us know if we can help you in any way, we'll both be delighted to!

Thank you so much for commenting too, we're so happy that you like it so much!! More is coming... *snuggles*

MEANIES!...Ok, you're GODS but still, you bunch of teasers!!

[tenxxxryuko.livejournal.com]

Reno: *staring at me* Is she ok?

Vincent: *staring at me in surprise and wary* Really....I don't know. She had frantically just been clicking on that number two for the last five minutes before she started ranting.

Reno: Oh, you mean this rant?:

"WHY?! WHY, WHY, WHY, WHY?! THINGY!...the freakin' ending!! ENDING!! CUTE! FLUFFY! ADORABLENESS!! *points at screen* WHY! THE ENDING! THE FREAKIN' ENDING! THE FREAKIN', FUCKING ENDING LINE! THE WHOLE STORY!! JUST.....MKUYAHK! *falls unconscious*"

Vincent: *blinks in surprise* Oddly, yes, that's exactly what she said, down to the weird fainting noise.

Reno: I was passing by, trying to escape a maid outfit again, yo.

Vincent: *blinks and twitches* I won't ask.

Reno: Thanks, yo.

Me: *whines and keens* Why? You had absolute beautiful fluffy, cute, so-adorable-a-baby-chocobo-would-even-choke thing with bittersweetness laced in and then...KABAM! *makes huge noise dramatically* You put in that smexie, hint of sex-is-about-to-happen ending! And the sexual tension! It was written and I could STILL feel the sexual tension! Did the writing skills of you two go off the charts so that you can make your readers feel sexual tension after all that wonderful, healing, cuteness?!! I DON'T UNDERSTAND!

Vincent: *pats head* There, there, Child.

Me: PLEASE UPDATE! You two are making me all twitchy and angsty now! *chews bottom lips* Can I motivate you with a Rape-but-it-really-wasn't-rape-Reno fic?

Reno: Hey! That was personal!

Me: *ignores Red* Please?! *puppy dogs eyes*

P.S. I absolutely loved this though.
P.S.S. Well, would you be tempted/motivated with the Rape-but-it-really-wasn't-rape-Reno fic?
P.S.S.S. Please update!

Re: MEANIES!...Ok, you're GODS but still, you bunch of teasers!!

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

AW! I will address all of you as a whole - Yes, I will update :D and yes, the temptation would be very much appreciated :D and I am really glad that you enjoyed it because it was a joy to write!

And I apologize for the cliffie! It is LJ and its stupid post-length restrictions.

*pets you, and Vincent, and pats Reno on his ass because it's going to get a lot more abuse in the future ;) *

Thank you so much! You're the best!

Re: MEANIES!...Ok, you're GODS but still, you bunch of teasers!!

[tenxxxryuko.livejournal.com]

Ooooh!! *frowns and glares at LJ but just woke up so look like some deranged person* Stupid LJ cut! Strangely, I don't think I ever had that problem, but my stories weren't as long as this one.

Ohohohoho, so you are tempted! All right then! I'm a bit self-conscious about the story because it has my first ever written lemon in it, but it came out pretty decent.
Basically it's just almost pure smut with the littlest of plot put into it. It's a TsengxReno (not really sure if it's your thing though) and in a way it was sorta rape. Sorta. Not really. But enjoy anyway! (And quite possible get that update a bit faster?)

Link: http://tenxxxryuko.livejournal.com/2030.html#cutid1

[lady-elodie.livejournal.com]

I love your Rude. He doesn't get anywhere near enough love, and you've really given him a personality. <3

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you so much! I tried to really flesh him out. You are absolutely right, he doesn't get near the love he should, and all because he isn't a bishie boy. Oh well, we'll give him all the luffs he can handle, won't we ;)

[lady-elodie.livejournal.com]

I'm going to go get the FDI van right now, and find myself a Rude so I can stash him somewhere. *snuggles the awesome that is Rude*

[bootoye.livejournal.com]

You have totally converted me to R/C/R ^__^ <3 <3

[jaded-grin.livejournal.com]

Hey, awesome! We're so glad you like it! Zill and I love writing this story so much, and it makes us really happy when we get positive comments about it! There is a whole series of stories with these three, if you are interested:

http://community.livejournal.com/yang_si_yi_de/2461.html

And thank you again!