Squall's Dark Ambition

I put a spell on you

Because; you're mine

I can't stand the things that you do

No, no , no, I ain't lyin'. No.

I don't care if you don't want me

'Cause I'm yours, yours, yours, anyhow.

Yeah, I'm yours, yours, yours.

I love you. I love you.

I put a spell on you.

Lord! Lord! Lord!

....'Cause you're mine, yeah.

I can't stand the things that you do

When you're foolin' around

I don't care if you don't want me

'Cause I'm yours, yours, yours anyhow.

Yeah, yours yours yours!

I Can't stand you foolin' around.

If I can't have you

No one will!

I love you, you, you!

I love you. I love you. I love you!

I don't care if you don't want me

'Cause I'm yours, yours, yours anyhow

I Put a Spell on You - Marilyn Manson

Cloud felt ridiculous; no not just ridiculous... he felt like he was insane! Here he was tracking the movements of a man who had been nothing but sweet to him as if he was a fucking criminal. He felt like an ass as he followed Squall, keeping a safe distance away so as to go unnoticed, in the crowded street. He was lugging around a few shopping bags of groceries; his apartment was only a few blocks away so their was no point in driving. Cloud silently was thankful for that; he wasn't sure he could 'blend in' while following Squall with Fenrir.

It would be absolutely impossible.....

Cloud's once strong resolve to find out what exactly Squall was hiding was beginning to fade in defeat. Was he wrong about the boy? Than why did he have such a strong gut feeling? He had already followed the unsuspecting boy for hours and nothing really seemed to be out of the ordinary. He got up and went through a quick morning routine; none to different from his own. He had gotten something to eat for breakfast; took a shower.... Which Cloud didn't, though he was tempted, watch in on... It felt wrong to do so no matter how tempting it was. After his shower and a change of clothes he tidied up his place and set out for the day.

Cloud was surprised to find that Squall worked in a small garage; Cloud assumed a self owned tiny business. He didn't stick around to long after Squall made it to work; he had to eat something since he skipped out on breakfast to begin his fun adventure 'stalking'.... watching.... Squall's activities. He did watch a bit and was amazed at the boy's craftsmanship; it seemed he did everything from restoration; modifications; and other metal works. He thought it strange that Squall had never mentioned such a thing; really it was something he could surely be proud of but it wasn't like Cloud really asked him what he did for a living in the first place.

A while later he was done working and Cloud was following behind him once again; and thus this led him to the street following the boy home after he finished his grocery shopping. He looked like he was picking up a few things for a decent sized meal; a little too generous for just one person. Cloud felt a spark of; not hope, he truly didn't wish for any of his suspicions to be true; but he felt a spark against his interests again. Maybe he wasn't crazy? But just the fact alone that the boy bought extra food really meant nothing; he might just be a heavy eater and he's making enough for lunch the next day. It would make sense; but as Cloud watched Squall dig in his pocket he felt another spark; one of anxiety. Squall pulled out his cell phone and punched in a number; Cloud inched a little closer to see if he could read the numbers but failed miserably; he couldn't get any closer without alerting the other boy of his presence. The phone was soon pressed against his ear as he continued walking towards his home; Cloud held his breath.

Finally! Maybe some kind of....

Cloud nearly yelped as he jumped at the vibration and loud ring tone blaring from his cell phone; Cloud turned quickly and fumbled trying to silence the phone before he alerted the other.

ShitshitshitshitSHIT!

Cloud breathed a sigh of relief as the phone finally silenced only to stiffen as he felt a familiar hand rest on his shoulder, "I thought you'd be working all day; I was going to call to see if you wanted dinner tonight after work.."

Cloud fought the response to gulp and tried desperately not to lose the color from his face," T-tif' let me leave early... A couple orders were cancelled...," Cloud spoke softly turning around and forcing a smile as he looked up at Squall. Squall tilted his head slightly with a small smirk, "Were you on your way to see me?"

Cloud blushed; well I've been watching you for the better half of the day so that would be a stupid question...," I-I was going to see if you were home... yeah.."

Squall's smirk only grew wider, "Perfect; a early dinner sound good?"

Cloud only nodded his smile growing a little softer as the tension began to dissipate. That was far to close for his comfort; he felt bad that Squall seemed to be so gullible. He had supplied a rather half-assed excuse for his little escapade and thankfully the boy seemed to buy into it. God only knew how he would react should Cloud tell him that he was keeping an eye on him all day off a mere gut feeling. It would no doubt both hurt and scare off the boy; Cloud had assumed. Or at least that's how Cloud would feel; Squall was nothing but nice and comforting and this is how he repaid him? Following him around with some sadistic desire that Squall was at fault for Zack's doing? What kind of person was he for trying to pin Zack's faults onto someone else? He was selfish; absolutely selfish. He was disgusted with himself that he thought ill of Squall; it was his weak heart overriding his logic. What Zack had done; Zack had done... and no one else was at fault.. and he wouldn't get the boy back. There was no excuse for the boy and Cloud reminded himself rather painfully that he just needed to accept that and move on. There was no sense in him tormenting himself and inevitably hurting others over it.

After a slight pause as Cloud lost himself in guilt-ridden thoughts Squall brought his hand up to gently caress the fair toned cheek, "Cloud..?"

Cloud blinked out of his daze realizing he was leaning into the touch; that was strange..., "Yeah.. sorry. I guess I zoned out a little."

Squall twitched his lips into a quick smile, "Shall we?"

Cloud nodded smiling a little brighter; he was wrong about Squall, sure he was a little off at times but that was no reason to foot blame or suspicion on the boy. Cloud interlocked his fingers with Squall’s and smiled as Squall’s features seemed to soften to a almost dreamily like state. It was really flattering how much the simple things Cloud did effected Squall; it seemed strange at first but that was only misguided speculation and that’s what Cloud decided to dismiss it as.