Chapter 12 - Lunch Date

Long time no see

These characters still don't belong to me!

-Brooke



Oh and there's a special treat in this fic from Capcom. Tell me if ya know what it is!!

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“Mr. President” went a soft female voice.



“Mr. Leonhart” called a deep males voice.



“Mr. President, Mr. Leonhart” said a more pronounced females voice.



It went on the whole time they went down the corridors in the building known as Leonhart Technologies. The group, being Cloud to the left, Leon to the right and, Laguna in the middle, made their way from the meeting room to the parking lot. Laguna was saying hello to the people who greeted him now and then, giving off a radiating smile, while Leon keep his eyes forward nodding in response to his name. Cloud looked at the two and couldn't help but be perplexed. `Maybe he's more like his mother.' He thought while looking at Leon. Cloud didn't really know Laguna but he could already tell that he was much more different than Leon. For one Laguna walked different, he walked with an elegance in his stride, it was light yet strong making him seem more of a disarming type of person. Then there was Leon's stride, his was stronger and more dominate, making him seem as if he was walking towards a battle that he just had to win. Yet his father's steps of elegance were still in his stride, just hidden under his cool exterior. Cloud grazed at Laguna, his baby blue eyes looking with wonder at the man they called President. His arm was still intertwined with Laguna's but Leon's wasn't. He walked by his dad rather than with him. Laguna didn't seem phased by this small act of rebellance; he just let his right arm sit in his pants pocket. Laguna began to laugh; he looked over to Leon and uttered something that went on deaf ears to Cloud.



“So could you take me to Squall?”



“Leon's in a meeting right now.”



“They don't call me the president for nothing.” He grabbed Cloud's hand and began to leave the office. They passed by Yuffie's desk, Laguna waved a small goodbye and flashed a quick smile.



“Bye Guys” Yuffie called after them. Cloud turned to wave goodbye, the door opening and closing behind him. He turned to look at Laguna and frowned slightly. `Why does he want to see Leon so bad?' he thought while being dragged along. They walked hand and hand silently down the hallways; Laguna looked over his shoulder at the blonde that was trailing behind him. He could see that Cloud was a bit out of it, he raised an eyebrow at the silent man. Wanting to break the silence and find out a bit more about the silent beauty he just couldn't help but ask him a question, he had to get him to talk. `What to ask?' he thought. `Didn't Yuffie say something about him being Squall's roommate?' he smiled to himself, realizing how good of a question it was.



“So” he started, “you're Squall's new roommate correct?” came his endearing voice, Cloud was snapped out his stupor upon hearing the man's voice. He looked up at him quizzically; the ebony haired man looked him right in his eyes still giving him that breath taking smile. Cloud blushed, `He's very handsome' he thought. Cloud didn't even realize it, but they had come to a stop. Laguna pressed him to the wall, bending down a bit to get a better look at Cloud, “Are you okay?” he asked. Touching Cloud's forward with his hand he turning it on the underside to feel his cheeks. Cloud simply nodded at the man, looking down at his feet. “Are you sure? Your face looks flushed.” He asked softly, his gaze not wavering a bit.



“I'm fine” came a soft reply; Cloud was still looking down at his feet. He could still feel a scrutinizing gaze set on him, he slowly looked up, his face was now less flush. Laguna smiled at him and Cloud's face began to get a bit red again. `He's blushing' thought Laguna in relief. He grabbed Cloud's hand again and started down the intricate halls again.



`So are you Squall's new roommate?” he asked again, Cloud nodded, but he realized Laguna couldn't see him, so he answered back softly with a yes. “Is that so?” Cloud was looking at their hands now, still walking in pace behind him.



“Yes Mr.Presi-“



“Call me Laguna.” He interrupted, Cloud looked from their hands to the back of Laguna's head, Laguna turned around and smiled at him and for the first time Cloud smiled back.



“Yes Laguna it's nice to meet you” Laguna smiled, he stopped and stuck his hand out. Cloud looked down at the hand and smiled letting Laguna shake his hand.



“I'm so sorry Cloud, how rude of me to not introduce myself when you already have.” He smiled, putting there hands in motion, “My name is Laguna, Laguna Loire.” Cloud shook back and smiled. They began to walk again, but this time Laguna stopped and asked Cloud to lead the way.



“How do you know Leon, Laguna?” Cloud asked, feeling a bit more comfortable with the man. Laguna was walking besides Cloud. He looked at Cloud, his eyes widening a bit.



“Can't you tell?”



“Tell what?” He asked, he was honestly confused. Laguna looked at the confused looked on Clouds face and began to chuckle



“You're so cute Cloud” he said smiling at him, “I'm Squall father.”



“But you're so young” he said softly, `How could that be?' he thought, he then looked over to Laguna, he could see it now, in Laguna's facial features. “Oh, I see it now.” He said looking at Laguna. Laguna smiled and winked at him.



“Are we almost there Cloud?”



“Yeah, it's that door right there” he answered while pointing at said door, Laguna looked at the door his smile widening even more, he began to walk over towards it and put his hand on the doorknob, but before he opened it he looked over his shoulder and winked at Cloud then went inside.



Two men were standing at the end of the hallway, with their hands behind their backs and there legs slightly apart. When they had reached them the men did a slight nod to the President and Laguna did one in return. Leon seemed bored with all this, giving off a face of indifference. While Cloud looked at the men with wonder. They looked so professional and tough, he wondered why they were blocking the door.



“Hey guys, you already know my son.”



“Tseng, Rude” Leon said nodding his head to each man.



“Mr. Leonhart” they answered in unison.



“But” Laguna started looking towards Cloud, “I'm afraid you're not familiar with this lovely blonde” he looked over to Tseng and Rude then back at Cloud, he smiled when he saw him blush. Tseng and Rude look from the President to the smaller man each raising an eyebrow. “Tseng, Rude, this is my sons new roommate Cloud”



“Cloud?” They both said, looking at each other then towards Leon. They both began to grin at him, Leon look over to them, giving a fierce glare. “He's your roommate?” Tseng asked, emphasizing the word roommate. Leon rolled his eyes.



“Yes, he's my roommate” both men nodded yet again.



“Hello Cloud” they both said, turning their attention to the blonde.



“Hi” he responded quietly, still hanging onto Laguna's arm. Rude took his eyes off the smaller man, looking towards Laguna.



“Let's go sir” he said in his deep voice, Laguna smiled grabbing onto Leon's arm, while Tseng and Rude opened the door for them. They walk through arm and arm, walking towards the parking lot.



“Which is your new car Laguna?” asked Leon. Laguna turned his head towards Leon giving him a warning look, to which Leon shrugged to.



“Well, Squally Wally, my new car is right-“ SCREECH! A car came screeching down the road, going at least 65 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour parking lot. It came by fast passing them the first time. It turned the corner with a sharp turn, hugging the side railings tightly. Cloud grabbed onto Laguna a bit more tightly, Leon walked away from his fathers side to get a closer look at the car. “The hell” he muttered under his breath. Then the car came back coming to a stop, turning in a full circle and stopping horizontally in front of Laguna and his company. It was a sleek sports car, the color of silver, having a smooth yet wild look to it. Laguna couldn't help but smile at the sight of his new car, Cloud had almost jumped out his skin having the car almost hit them, Leon was just pissed off because of such reckless driving and Tseng and Rude were unparsed by it. The front window on the driver's side came down



“Mr. President!!!” yelled a female voice. A blonde female with soft brown eyes came running out the car. Tseng and Rude shook their heads at her. “I am so sorry! You see, I was talking to Tseng on the ear mic then he wouldn't answer me so I called for Rude and his was off, along with yours. Then when I tried to get in the building, some rude lady wouldn't let me in! So I was driving around trying to see if you were all okay because I thought it could have been a code 46 dash 92!!” she exclaimed emphasizing each word with hand movements. Tseng raised an eyebrow, looking at the female.



“A 46 dash 92?” he asked her, she look over to him, her eyes growing big and watery, she ran by his side grabbing onto the front of his shirt and looking him in the eyes. She began to nod her head up and down rapidly. “Elena” he groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose, “Why would there be a possible assassination in his son's company?” he looked down at her, she looked confused for a second.



“Well maybe” she began, “But you see….” She sighed, backing up from him, she began to straighten out her black suit. Elena turned around from Tseng and towards Laguna, she let her head hand down, then she looked back up towards him.



“Sorry sir” she said in a low voice she then let her head bow down in defeat, her arms began shaking in fists at her side. “I let my feeling cloud up my judgment.” Laguna let Cloud's arm go he walked over towards Elena, grabbing her hands into his own. She gasped looking up at the Laguna.



“Mr. President?” she asked, confused, he gave her a soft smile.



“It's alright Elena. I'm so happy you care about me, Rude, and Tseng so much. Your actions show dedication, heart, and responsibility.” He said softly, “You're a shoe in for being one of my new bodyguards.” He gave her another smile but this time he added a wink. “Now how about we all go get some lunch” She still had a look of sadness in her eyes, she looked past Laguna at Rude and Tseng, they both smiled at her and nodded. “Shall we?” Laguna asked



“Yes sir” Answered all his body guards in unison. Cloud couldn't take his eyes off Laguna, `he's so…' he couldn't put his finger on it what Laguna was, kind or nice didn't seem to sum up how great the man was. He was just what he was, Laguna.



“They don't call me the President for nothing”



“Tseng, Rude, Elena. You guys take the other car, I'm gonna take the Jag.” Elena walked over and gave the keys to Laguna, her smiled never fading. “You take them out for lunch Laney, I'll take these guys”



“Have a pleasant lunch Mr. President” she said



“You do the same” he replied and with that they parted. Laguna opened the front door to the car and got inside, Leon opened the back door to the car.



“Come on Cloud” he said, Cloud looked at Leon and back to the car, he walked over and got into the back of the car with Leon following suit. Laguna turned his head around to looked at them and smiled. Leon turned his head to the side looking for the seat belt, he began to snap it on. Cloud was doing the same but couldn't seem to find it, “It's above your shoulder Cloud” Leon stated, looking towards him.



“It's stuck” he answered, grabbing onto the belt and tugging slightly.



“Here, let me” Leon unbuckled his seatbelt coming closer to Cloud, he began reaching over Cloud's shoulder, his stomaching floating over Cloud's lap slightly. Cloud couldn't stop the blush that adorned his face. Leon grabbed the belt, pulling a bit on it, the belt came loose and Leon pulled it the rest of the way, across Cloud's chest and over his hip. He then reached down to get the bottom part of the seatbelt, he lightly nudged Cloud to move, Cloud felt the nudge and looked down. Leon looked up at Cloud, “Move” he command and Cloud did. He finally got the clipped it in and moved back over to his seat, buckling himself in.



“Thank you” Cloud said to Leon.



“Hn” was all he received. Laguna couldn't help but smile at Leon, `he's such a stubborn child' he thought to himself.



“Are we all set?” Laguna asked, straightening out his rear view mirror and adjusting his seat, “I wouldn't want you to get hurt Squally” Laguna said looking at Leon in his rear view mirror. Leon crossed his arms over his chest.



“Whatever” with that Laguna laughed and Cloud smiled.



“That still means `yes' in Squall language Cloud” with that said, Laguna turned the key, put his foot on the break, and switched his car from park to drive. He pressed down hard on the accelerator and with a harsh jerk the car went flying out of the parking lot and into the street. Cloud closed his eyes, feeling queasy from how fast Laguna was turning and driving the car.



“So where do you guys wanna eat?”



“How about at that little deli by our old apartment?” Leon suggested. Laguna raised an eyebrow.



“You know that's pretty far away Squall.” Leon smiled nodding his head, “You don't mind eating sandwiches do you Cloud?”



“I've already eaten some of my lunch already, so I don't mind what I finish it with”



“Bradbury's it is”



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They pulled into a parking lot that could hold about eight to ten cars. Laguna stepped out of the car, gently closing the door. He walked over to the back and opened the door for Leon to get out. Leon unbuckled his seatbelt and scooted out, brushing all the crinkles out of his clothing. Laguna patted him on the shoulder and smiled going over to do the same for Cloud's door. “Thank you Laguna”



“Your welcome Cloud” Laguna answered, he grabbed Cloud gently by the shoulder, causing Cloud to turn around. Laguna gave him a face of concern, bringing his hand up and placing it on his cheek. “Are you alright Cloud, your face is somewhat pale.” Cloud looked at him for a second blinking, he smiled.



“Oh it's nothing I just have motion sickness from time to time.” Laguna raised an eyebrow.



“Is that so”



“I drive you everywhere and you use the elevator but you don't get sick.” Leon added, leaning against the hood of his father's car with his arms crossed over his chest.



“Hey! Don't lean on it! You'll dent it!” Laguna exclaimed, Leon scoffed rolling his eyes.



“You're reckless driving is worse for the car than me leaning on it.”



“Reckless driving!”



“That's why Cloud's probably sick”



“Whatever” Laguna said pouting and crossing his arms over his chest, turning his head away from Leon in defiance. Cloud couldn't help but smile.



“I think Leon's rubbing off on you Laguna” Laguna raised an eyebrow looking at Leon who in turn looked back at him.



“Please, Squall could never be as hot as me.” He said, flipping his hair and sticking his tongue out at Leon, he then walked over to Cloud intertwining there arms together. “Right Cloud?” he asked in a voice a little over a whisper. Cloud blushed looking at Laguna then at Leon.



“Dad” Leon groaned out, pinching the bridge if his nose. He could already feel a headache coming on.



“Okay, okay” Laguna started waving his hands in a disarming way towards Leon's direction. “I was kidding. Now let's go inside and get something to eat. I'm famished.” All three walked inside of the deli. Bradbury's was a classic place, having been built in the early 20's by immigrants. It gave off a feel of the old countries, with a Mediterranean splash to it. The floors where of a lively green color, the walls pained in a rich blue with the chairs and other accessories the color of beige. Laguna walked over to the counter, dragging Leon and Cloud with him.



“Hello Welcome to Bradbury's may I take your order?”



“Hello” Laguna looked at the persons name tag, “Vergil, yes you may take my order” Laguna said giving him a brilliant smile to which Vergil returned. He had light blue eyes with soft white hair that was up and pulled back from his face. He was wearing a form fitting blue dress shirt with navy blue slacks on. “I would like to have a Caesar Salad with Caesar dressing and garlic curtons, with a bottle of sparkling water please.” Vergil wrote the order down, looking towards the other boys.



“I'll take a chicken sub with wheat bread, and is that chicken boiled or fried?”



“How would you like it sir?”



“Boiled please”



“Than boiled it is” Cloud was looking at the menu not really knowing what to order. Vergil took his eyes off his writing pad and placed them on Cloud, “and what would you like to eat today?”



“Do you have anything sweet?”



“Yes sir, we have pastries, as in cakes, cookies, donuts, candies, and ice creams” Cloud's frowned a bit, “Oh and pies” at that his eyes brightened and his frown turned into a wide smile.



“Do you have Lemon Marengo?” he asked hopefully



“I just so happened to make a fresh one not even five minutes ago. How much would you like?”



“One slice please.” Laguna smiled down at Cloud, looking over to Vergil.



“That will be all thank you.”



“Alright sirs, your food will be out shortly. I'll have my brother Dante bring it out to you, so if you would please take a seat. I will be with you shortly. I'll have him come and bring you some drinks as well. You asked for water, how about you two.”



“I'll have water as well. Mineral”



“May I have milk please?”



“Of course, please take a seat gentlemen” Vergil stepped away from the counter when they sat down. “Dante come take these drinks out to our customers.” He yelled towards the back to the kitchen. A young man wearing almost the same thing he was came out. He had a red dress shirt on with red leather pants on as well. His shirt wasn't buttoned up all the way, so his under shirt could be seen. The under shirt was another tee-shirt that read with an arrow pointing up “the man” and with an arrow pointing down “the legend”. His hair was the same color as Vergils yet there was no gel in it so his hair laid down flat in his face. He walked over to his brother with a cookie in his mouth and his hands interlaced behind his head.



“Whatcha want Vergie?” he asked, looking towards him. Vergil frowned, beginning to button his shirt up.



“Here” he took Dante's hands from behind his head and gave him a part of the order he had just taken, “Make these drinks then take them to that table over there”



“Gotcha” Vergil turned to walk away, while Dante walked over to the beverage station. Dante began to hum to himself.



“Oh and Dante” he turned his head, regarding Vergil, who took his precious cookie away from him.



“Hey! Give that back” he yelled.



“Eating in front of the cliental is not allowed” Vergil threw the cookie into the garbage and went back to the kitchen.



“fracking tight @$$, asshole, eating in front of the cliental is not allowed my @$$. Wouldn't be so sophisticated if he didn't have such a royal stick shove up his wanna be royal @$$” Dante muttered to himself along with other obstinacies as he made the drinks.



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After about twenty minutes their food was ready, they began to eat and conversate at the same time. Laguna was sitting on one of the booth in the middle while Cloud and Leon sat on the other side, side by side; with Cloud by the window and Leon by the aisle.



“How do you like working for Leonhart Technologies Cloud?” Laguna asked taking a bite of his salad.



“I really enjoy working there it's a great job.” He answered taking a bite from his pie, he had been wondering something for a while, and wanted to ask Laguna. He looked over to him taking a sip from his milk. “Laguna can I ask you a question?”



“Shoot”



“Why does everyone call you Mr. President?” Leon sighed, `Here we go again'.



“Well, at Squally's job I was a main investor in his company when I first started out and main proprietor, so that maybe why they do it at Leonhart Tech. but at everywhere else they do it because they feel I should run for president. I'm the mayor of this city you know?” Cloud's eyes widened in shock, not knowing such a fact was true.



“Really?” He asked sitting on the edge of his seat. He took another sip of his milk, this time acquiring a mustache. Laguna smiled and chuckled. He leaned forward and brushed the milk of Cloud's upper lip.



“Yes really. It's my third consecutive year running I-“



do do do do na na na na do do na na na I want to sex you up do do do do na na na na do went a cell phone. Leon and Cloud looked at each other, “Mines at the office”



“I don't have a cell phone Leon.” Then they both looked at Laguna, who was blushing a beat red. He reached into his pocket, not caring to look who it was, for he already knew.



“Hi honey!” he yelled into the phone. “Yes I know I have to be in the office right now, but I'm” he paused, “Oh…is that so? Well I didn't know that.” He frowned looking down at his salad picking up his fork and toying in it. “Why would I lie about that?...but honey!?” he begged, “I told you what I was doing…Well I was about to but you interrupted!...Yeah, yeah….no!....I'm at Bradbury's with my son and his new roommate Cloud.” He looked up and Leon and Cloud bring his free hand up and flapping the fingers making it look as if it was talking. “Okay I will…what, I said I would hon…right now?” he sighed. “Squall Kiros says `Hi', I told him are you happy?...No I'm not upset it's just that…I know…I'll be coming in after I eat with them…No I haven't…You know you really are hurting my feelings…Yeah, I hope you can make it up to me” Leon crinkled his nose in disgust, “I don't care if you're at work, besides it makes it more fun. I'll be the Mayor you be the Governor. Or would you like to switch positions…What! Don't hang up on me, I'll be good…alright…Bye Kiros! I LOVE YOU!!!” he hung the phone up.



“I wanna sex you up?” Leon asked eyebrow raised in amusement. Laguna blushed turning his head to the side.



“It's a good song.” Laguna argued gently. Leon scoffed



“Isn't Kiros your friend?”



“Oh that will change soon. The Governor is quiet smitten with me…Don't you think?” Leon shrugged



“Kiros told me he thinks you flirt to much”



“Please, I hardly flirt. I'm just a nice person.”



“Whatever” Laguna smiled.



“It's always a pleasure to see you Squall Ball”



“Don't you think I'm a little to old for nick names?” Leon asked angrily, rubbing his temples with his hands. Laguna leaned forward, crossing his hands and setting his head on it.



“Whatever do you mean Squally Mally” Leon sighed in defeat, looking over to his father. “Well I have to go back to work before the governor kills me, Squally Wally.” Laguna began to slide out of the seat. He began to stretch, “Come on boys, I'll take you back to work”



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They arrive in front of the building. Laguna opened his door and theirs as well. He walked them to the front doors of Leonhart Technologies.



“I really did enjoy seeing you Leon” Laguna said softly, “it's always nice to see how big you've gotten” Leon smiled walking over to his father and hugging him.



“I thought you were going to call me Squall for the rest of my life, whether I liked it or not.” Laguna shrugged, looking over Leon's shoulder at Cloud.



“Oh believe me I will, I just thought I'd call you by it just this one time”



“Thanks Dad” Leon said softly. Laguna bent down kissing him on the cheek. He ran his hand threw his hair and stepped back. He looked Leon in the eyes, “I love you Squall Loire, or Leon Leonhart. No matter what you change your name into. I will always, always love you.” Leon nodded his head, sniffling a bit. Laguna embraced him one last time, “I know that you're going through a hard time right now, but don't let you're past feelings cloud up your new ones.” He let Leon go again walking past him, when they were standing shoulder to shoulder Laguna spoke one last time directly to him. “And I don't want to have to call Yuffie to hear about how your doing. I want to hear it straight from the lion's mouth.”



“Don't mean horses?” Laguna chuckled.



“No I meant what I said. And Squall….Don't let him get away.” Leon turned his head towards his father, but Laguna was already by Clouds side. They shook hands and exchanged words. Then he was gone. Leon looked towards the parking lot, watching as a silver car shot from out the place, like a bullet out of a gun. Lighting fast.



“Why'd you come down here dad?”



“To see how my favorite son was doing.”



“I'm your only son.”



“All right, my favorite child. So how are you doing?”



`How am I doing? Heh, you can't tell, but I'm dieing on the inside.'



“I'm fine dad really.”



“I know that you're going through a hard time right now, but don't let you're past feelings cloud up your new ones. Don't let him get away”



“Your dad's a really good person Leon” Cloud spoke up, Leon was still looking at the parking lot exit. He slowly brought his head up looking towards the sky.



“Yeah he is…”



“Leon?”



“We better go inside, it's about to rain”



fin



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Yeah that's the end of Laguna he's dead now, if you read this story over carefully you see how he dies and that this was a mere memory…



*busts out laughing* I'M SO shootTIN YOU!! No Laguna's still alive!! Durr! But the rain, you could consider it a umm foreshadow!! OOoooOO creepy O_o



Again I apologize for the tardiness. Junior years a dog! Plus it's almost time for us to make up new routines for the girls that want to try out next year, who are coming in from the 8th grade. So yeah I'm pretty busy.



I LOVE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WAITED AND LOVE MY STORY. I love you all so much *yes even the girls and no it's not strictly platonic ;)* MAW HA HA HA! And on another note I got kingdom hearts two!! OMFG! BHK aka Roxas is a sexy dog! Seifer…let me just say, if the Seifer from FF8 saw how they dressed his KH character he would KICK HIS @$$! That hat…oh gawd! But I love the belly shirt!!



Love you all *hugs and kisses*



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