Timeframe: Right after "In the Family"

When they were in sight of the town, Cid paused the chocobo. "Vince...how are we gonna tell Shera 'bout this?"

Vincent shrugged. "I think it would be best to tell her straight out. If she is...uncomfortable with he idea, I can go to Nibelheim again."

"Hell no." Cid turned to face Vincent. "You're not leaving me."

A slight touch of insecurity and fear crept in his voice, which Vincent did not miss. "I'd never leave you Cid. I simply mean to stay away from her until she can accept this."

"But...what if she doesn't?" Cid trembled. He was still shaken from the experience at the waterfall, and was unconsciously worried that Vincent would abandon him.

"Then...you shall live with me." Vincent kissed Cid's cheek. "We shall not part, my love."

Feeling slightly better, Cid led the chocobo to his backyard. After tying up the bird, he and Vincent walked in the house. "Shera? Ya home?"

The brown-haired assistant walked out of the kitchen. "Yeah Cid. Oh Vincent, hello!" She wiped her hands on a dishcloth. "I was just washing the dishes before I left."

"Where ya going?" Cid asked.

"My mother's kinda sick, so I have to go to Mideel to take care of her. I'll be back in a few weeks, OK?" Shera knew Cid wouldn't mind, but didn't want him to worry with her disappearance.

"Sure, however long ya want." Cid grinned. "Tell her I said hi, OK?"

"I will." Shera walked to her room, then walked out with her packs. "See ya soon boys." Shera waved and walked out. Her car started then the sound drifted away as she drove away.

Vincent smiled devilishly as he pulled Cid into a close hug. "Well. Talk about fortunate coincidences."

Cid closed his eyes as he laid his head on Vincent's shoulder. "So now what are we gonna do?"

"I'm not sure...but I do suggest we go to your room."

"...OK."

A few minutes later, the two were sitting on Cid's bed, hugging each other. Vincent kissed Cid openly, exploring the pilot's mouth with his tongue. When they parted, Cid sighed regretfully. "Vince...you'll always be here, right?"

"For you my Cid, yes. Always."

"And you'll take care of me, right?"

Vincent stroked Cid's back through his jacket and shirt. "Yes Cid. No harm will come to you if I can stop it."

"Thank you, Vince." Cid rubbed his head on Vincent's chest, delighting in the warmth. They were content with simply holding each other, enjoying each other's presence.

The moment ended abruptly though. Vincent slipped his arms under Cid's shirt, ready to take it off. The action did not go well with the pilot. The opposite, in fact. Cid cried out in fear, pushing himself away from his dark-haired lover. "Cid? What's wrong?"

"I...." Cid trembled on his side of the bed. "Sorry Vince...I just can't....Not now..."

//But of course! He is still hurt from what Hojo almost did! How could I be so blind to his needs?!// "No Cid, I am the one who is sorry." Vincent held out his arms, inviting Cid to be in them again. "I swear I will do nothing to make you uncomfortable."

Timidly, Cid crawled forward, feeling a bit nervous, but safe nonetheless, in Vincent's arms. "Just hold me...please Vince..."

"As you wish, my love."

***

A few days later, Cid woke up before his alarm turned on. He yawned and stretched before walking out into the living room, where a slumbering Vincent was sprawled on the couch, snoring softly. Cid smiled as he watched his love appear at peace with the world. //Hey, today is Valentine's day! I should get him something! After all, I haven't let him...touch me like that...but he still stays with me.// Running into his room to grab his wallet, he also wrote a quick note and placed it on the kitchen table before leaving.

A half hour later, Vincent woke up, then saw the note. "Vince, I'm gonna go get some groceries," he read. //Hmm...this would be the perfect time to get ready for my Valentine's day present for him!// He grabbed his backpack that had his clothes and other personal objects, then ran to take a quick shower. He had to get ready as soon as possible, before Cid returned home.

***

Cid returned sometime later. He held his jacket in his arms, something hidden by it. Looking around as he entered, he grinned when he didn't see Vincent. //Probably in the shower or something.// He sprinted towards his room, to go hide his gift. He pulled open the door, then gasped at what he saw.

Vincent was on his bed, wearing nothing but his silk boxers and a satin blindfold. He moved it slightly, peeking through. "Hello Cid. Happy Valentine's day, my love." He grinned seductively, then motioned for Cid to join him.

Cid dropped his jacket and gift, drawn to his lover. "Vince..." He kneeled next to him, leaning in to give him a quick kiss. "What are ya up to?" He asked after a few minutes.

"I will be your present Cid. I know you have wanted to make love. I do as well. But the only way I think we will be able to do it is if you control it completely." He pulled down his blindfold. "I am yours today, do with me what you will.

//My Vince....this is an incredible gift...// "Vince...I'm not sure...that I'll do this right..."

"You will." Vincent held out his human hand to where he thought Cid was. "Just follow your heart."

The pilot grabbed the delicate hand, then started to kiss it lightly. He noticed his lover was forcing himself not to be the one controlling the situation. //Thank you Vince...// Slowly gaining more confidence, Cid started to lick Vincent's fingers, then suck on them.

Vincent moaned, knowing what Cid was implying. He desperately wanted to do something, but was afraid he'd only scare Cid. //I must let him do as he wishes.// Lying back on the bed with a soft sigh, he felt the pilot kneel over his stomach, still continuing his administrations on his hand. "C-Cid..." he gasped, "I love you..."

"I love you too, Vince," Cid stopped working on Vincent's hand, then moved to his neck. His teeth lightly nibbled on the pale skin, causing Vincent to mewl softly. He moved downwards slowly, kissing Vincent's chest while the raven-haired man tried not to grab Cid and ravish him.

Cid sat up again, then started to undress. Vincent could hear cloth landing across the room, and smiled at the thought of Cid being naked. He gasped suddenly when a warm tongue entered his navel. "Ahh...Cid..."

The pilot chuckled, pulling up to look at Vincent's flushed face. "Enjoying this Vince?" //I know I am...Thank you for letting me do this...//

"Yes Cid..." Vincent nudged down, trying to get Cid to continue his actions.

Smiling, Cid slid down Vincent's boxers with a gentle pull. He paused when he saw the now healed cuts on his lover's manhood. //Damn that Hojo! At least Vincent's aren't as deep. They might even disappear after a few years.// Forcing the mad scientist out of mind, he kissed the head of Vincent's member, causing the ex-Turk to writhe pleasurably.

//I want him...I want to enter my Cid...// Vincent thought as Cid kissed and massaged his growing passion. //But I will not do it unless he asks me too. I promised I would never hurt him.// He yelped in astonishment as Cid swallowed his length whole. "Gods Cid!" Unable to control himself any longer, Vincent pulled off his blindfold and placed his hands on Cid's head.

The pilot chuckled again, which only caused Vincent to moan his name. He noticed Vincent was almost ready, so he stopped and moved up on the bed, facing Vincent.

"Why did you stop?" Asked Vincent breathlessly. "Did I do something wrong?"

"No Vince. I just..." Cid swallowed. It took all his courage to say what he needed to say. "I want you...inside me Vince." His blue eyes shone with a bright light.

"Are you sure Cid?" The pilot nodded. "If you wish. But I need some type of lubricant, to make it easier on you." He stroked the fine blond hair delicately.

Cid got off the bed and grabbed something from where his jacket had fallen. "Will this do?" He handed Vincent a small bottle of 'Massage Oil'.

Vincent opened the bottle and sniffed it. "This is perfect." He sat up and kissed Cid's mouth, then licked his lips sensuously. "Remember love, you need only tell me to stop, and I will." He gave Cid a reassuring hug, then helped the pilot lay back. The tanned legs were placed on Vincent's shoulders, contrasting with the porcelain skin.

Taking a few deep breaths, Cid watched as Vincent rubbed some oil onto his human hand. "Vince...?"

"Yes Cid?"

"I trust you."

Vincent smiled. He took a deep breath himself, then placed his finger at the entrance of Cid's hole. The pilot tensed, then tried to relax his body. Vincent carefully slipped in his finger, pausing when Cid stiffened. Once he was up to his knuckle, he wiggled his finger around, causing Cid to pant suddenly. "Vince..." the pilot moaned in passion.

Taking the utmost care not to hurt his lover, Vincent slipped in a second finger, then a few minutes later, a third. He judged Cid to be stretched enough, then coated his manhood with the rest of the oil.

Cid watched as Vincent aimed his cock, readying himself for what he was about to do. He winced as Vincent entered. It was not painful, but it was uncomfortable.

Hearing the pilot whimper, Vincent carefully placed his claw around Cid's cock. The metal digits were strong enough to crush steel, but right now they were as gentle as could be. Cid slowly became accustomed to the object within him, concentrating more on what Vincent was doing with his claw arm.

After a while, Vincent finally managed to enter Cid fully. He had to rest a minute, feeling very lightheaded. Looking at his pilot, he grinned as he saw the pilot moan every time his claw stroked him. "Cid, are you ready?"

"Mmm...sure Vince..." Cid gave a quick nod, indicating that Vincent could begin to delight himself.

Slowly, Vincent pulled outwards, then pushed himself inside. Cid gasped, but the sound was made from pleasure, not pain. Continuing, Vincent started to thrust as Cid's hips moved up to meet him. They ground against each other, panting hard in exhilaration.

Vincent was almost ready to reach his climax when he realized Cid was not too far behind. //This is for you, my love.// He used his extreme flexibility to bend over even more and suck Cid as he pumped into him.

The sensations were too much, and Cid screamed Vincent's name with a bestial need. Vincent came as well, filling Cid with his essence. Collapsing on his lover, Vincent breathed hard, trying to get his heart to calm its rapid beating. "Cid...are you all right?"

A soft kiss on his forehead told him all was well. "Yeah Vince, I'm fine." Cid pulled Vincent closer to him, stroking the smooth back. "That was incredible Vince. And I owe it all to you." A tear dropped from his eye, his feelings too great to be held in. //He broke down my walls...he did what I never thought could be done...//

Vincent grabbed a blanket and pulled it over their sweat covered bodies. "Think nothing of it. It was just my simple gift to you."

Cid chuckled softly, pointing to his jacket on the nearby floor. "And your gift is over there. But I hope you don't want to see it now. I just want to stay in your arms right now."

"I can be patient Cid." He kissed his lover gently. "Though I am curious. What did you get me?"

"An illustrated Kama Sutra." Cid laughed when he saw the look on Vincent's face.

"Gods Cid. And I thought you were shy about that!"

"I used to be Vince. But with you...I just want to show you how much I love you."

"And, to use a colorful metaphor, fuck me to an early grave?"

"Well, you gotta admit, it's a hell of a way to go!"

"Shut up and kiss me."

"Glad to comply."