Timeframe: End of the game

After Meteor, Cid and Vincent lived together at Cid's home in Rocket Town. Both had feelings for each, but never said anything out loud. Cid thought Vincent was the most beautiful person he'd ever seen. Decades of lonliness had made Vincent afraid of loving someone, though he knew there was something about Cid that could always make him smile.

Ebony hair flowed down Vincent's shoulders, the sunlight coming through the window making the locks shine. "Freak" and "monster" were terms that he was often called, though never by the pilot. Grace was his best feature, in his own opinion. Hojo complimented it...in between the times he insulted the ex-Turk for other things. In any event, Cid never made him feel ugly or guilty, and was always supportive when he needed it most.

Just like usual, Cid liked to observe Vincent, trying to memorize his every feature. Karma, or some other spiritual force had brought them together, he was sure of it. Luck was probably a big factor as well, since Lady Luck was his patron saint in a way. Mainly, the reason he liked Vincent was that he was drawn to his tortured soul. Naturally, he wanted to help Vincent, teach him that not everyone was going to hurt him. On the contrary, he wanted to make love to the ex-Turk, showing him how he felt.

Passion in his eyes, Cid could not hold himself back anymore. Quickly, without thinking, he got off the couch and kneeled in front of Vincent who was very surprised. "Raven haired angel...that's what you are..."

Shivering, Vincent blinked in puzzlement at Cid. Tentatively, his human hand went down and gently stroked Cid's hair. //Unbelievable...how can he be interested in me?//

"Vince, will you let me love you? Will you give me a chance?" Xenon drifting into the room would not have been quieter than it was as Cid awaitied a reply.

"...Yes Cid, I will."

Zebras stampeding by would not have turned Cid away as he grabbed Vincent in a tight hug, kissing him passionatly; the ex-Turk gave as good as he got, unable to stop his own frenzied passion.