Tsengru [Chapter 5]

AN: I deleted a part and replaced it with [...], it might be triggering for some readers or too descriptive, just so for future chapters, I always put the link to the full chapter in the post under AN if that is the case and neither do I want to bring myself nor the amino in any trouble-

https://www.wattpad.com/1524228268-tseng-x-rufus-shinra-scars

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The very next day. Rufus knocked on Tseng's door. Tseng opened. Sleepy. Rufus smiled gently. A suit over his arm.

"Good Morning, sleepyhead."

Tseng blinked a few times to clear his vision. In this blurry vision he almost thought an angel stood in front of him. With the blonde hair and ocean blue eyes.

"Vice president.."

Tseng stepped aside to make space for Rufus to step in. He closed the door behind Rufus. And he put the suit on Tseng's bed.

"I asked for a suit in your size. This one doesn't fit you yet."

Tseng nodded on Rufus' words. But a question lingered in his mind.

"Who.. was he? And.. Lucrecia?"

Rufus took a seat on a chair. He looked up to the other one.

"Vincent Valentine. He was from Wutai. And all I know is he was an excellent Turk and fighter. But Hojo experimented on him. After that he disappeared. Lucrecia was Hojo's wife. Rumors had it Lucrecia had an affair with Vincent. I don't blame her. Hojo is awful. He experimented on his own son even."

The last sentence caught Tseng of guard. Awful did not describe this man in the slightest, so he thought. Then he turned to the suit.

"Vice-"

"Rufus. In private, you can call me by my name."

Tseng's eyes widened. That was too much kindness.

"Rufus.. I promise you something."

Tseng inhaled deeply. He ran a hand through his short, brown hair.

"I won't cut my hair till I brought you into the promised land. And I promise, you will see it. At all costs."

Rufus chuckled amused on this. He loved how loyal Tseng was. Such a small promise, yet it made him happy.

"I take your word for it."

Finally Tseng felt on the fabrics on the suit. It felt nice, soft and expensive. He was a bit embarassed but it was just Rufus. Although he felt his intense gaze on him.

[...] In even more concern Rufus kneeled down to Tseng. Without much thinking he pulled him into a tight embrace.

"Tseng! You are safe now.. You are safe.. It's gonna be okay."

Tseng clawed into Rufus' shirt as if he was the only thing keeping him alive. As if Rufus would disappear if he let go.

After an hour or what felt like an eternity, Tseng calmed down. He looked up to Rufus who still held him. Tseng was beyond embarassed for this break-down.

"I.. am fine now."

Rufus nodded and slowly let Tseng go. Tseng got up and finally put on the suit Rufus brought him. It fitted him like a second skin. Well, it was made for him after all.

"Handsome."

Rufus said half jokingly. Tseng blushed but this comment made him smile.

"Not as handsome as you."

Tseng responded. His brown eyes locked with Rufus' blue eyes for a moment. Rufus chuckled and walked to the door.

"We shouldn't let Veld wait longer than necessary. We are already late."