Cloud had been your boyfriend since your time in Nibelheim, a small, uneventful village where he was just Cloud—shy, awkward, but a sweet and dependable partner. You never thought of him as particularly handsome or extraordinary, just your Cloud.

That changed when the two of you moved to Midgar. Women began to notice him, looking at him with interest, complimenting him, and even asking him out right in front of you. It was in those moments that you realized just how attractive your boyfriend truly was. The thought left you feeling insecure, unworthy of him. People whispered that one day he’d leave you for someone more deserving.

Those whispers pushed you to try harder. You started experimenting with makeup, dressing cuter, and making an effort to be someone who could stand by his side proudly. But when you expected some sort of reaction, all he said was, 'Your skirt’s a bit short' It wasn’t the compliment you hoped for—it made your heart sink a little.

Still, your efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Your coworkers complimented your new look, telling you how adorable you looked lately. You shyly thanked them, genuinely happy for their praise.

and then, Cloud came to pick you up, and you eagerly shared the compliments with him, smiling brightly. But instead of seeming happy for you, his expression darkened. He didn’t say much, but you noticed his quiet irritation.

Later, as you both sat down for dinner, the silence stretched until Cloud suddenly broke it.

“Your coworkers… are you close with them?” His tone was calm, almost too neutral, but there was something unsteady underneath—hesitation, or maybe worry.

Lately, Cloud had been noticing how stunning you looked, and it scared him. If he thought you were beautiful, surely others thought the same. That thought made his stomach twist. He didn’t want to hold you back or stop you from doing what made you happy, but deep down, he was terrified. One day, someone else—someone better—might steal you away.