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// A Chaotic Start To A Relationship  
// Story: Not a Cloud In the Sky 
// by OutOfTheBlue 
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  Cloud awoke to find his neck being used as a pillow by Pandora. He smiled at the adorable expression on her face before trying to hold in a laugh as she nuzzled him.

"Oh hay, that feels so weird, in a good way though."

He wrapped her in a hug before settling back into a pleasant drowse. He couldn't help but marvel at just how warm and silky her carapace felt against him.

"Damn, she so turned me into a sap. Totally worth it though, totally worth it."

Suddenly he felt her stir and give a yawn before laying her head on top of his. Her barely stifled his laughter at the ticklish feeling of her pressing her snout into his mane.

"Mmm... you smell really good, like pine trees... and spices."

Cloud chuckled,

"Really? I thought you just liked how soft and snuggly I was?"

"And don't forget tasty. Seriously, this is like the first time I can remember not being hungry."

"Wow... that's kinda sad really. Wait... what does it taste like, my love I mean."

"Hmm... kinda like... chocolaty, creamy, caramel and marshmallow cake... stuff."

"Dang, now I wish I could taste love, that sounds tasty."

"Mhm... well, it's more of a combination of smell and taste actually, so I can sense it as well as taste it."

Cloud nodded  causing Pandora to sneeze. They both laughed and headed into the kitchen. On the way, they noticed Beat sleeping in the hammock, absolutely covered in banana peels, his headphones askew on his head. 

"So... what to eat for breakfast. Do you want oatmeal, toast, or something else."

"Hmm... I guess... oatmeal, never had it before all things considered."

Halfway through a rather drowsy Beat joined them, absently eating a banana.

"Sup nerds, how did I do last night?"

Cloud smiled before saying,

"You did well Beat, thanks."

"Hey, you're my ninja, my bro, my dude, my compadre."

As they were eating, a tremor ran through the house. Looking outside the window they saw that the house was now floating upside-down and that the sky was filled with pink clouds and the rain was... brown?

Beat whistled,

"Dude, this is trippy. I really don't think you're getting to work today Cloud. I'm pretty sure walking outside will get you a one way trip to the frickin moon."

"Yeah... I think I'm taking a sick day. I just really can't handle this crap so... sorry captain, not sorry."

Pandora sidled up to Cloud.

"So... what are we going to do today?"

"Well... we could-"

Beat popped out of the closet,

"Dude! Is this your violin?"

Cloud winced,

"I was kinda hoping you wouldn't notice that. I kinda suck at that now but back when I spent every afternoon alone, I was actually decent at it."

Pandora jumped onto the couch, followed shortly by Beat.

"Cloud! You gotta play for us, please."

Cloud sighed before unpacking the violin and tuning it. He played a quick tune that sounded like some sort of jig. Before lowering his violin with a grimace.

Pandora scowled at him,

"Cloud! Why would lie like that! You're not bad at violin."

Beat gave an appreciative nod.

"Yeah dude, we should totally play some punk together sometime. Once you listen to some songs of course."

"What do you mean 'once I've listened to some songs'? I already listen to gryphon punk and metal, I just also listen to classical too."

Pandora blinked confusedly before growing an annoyed look and silently mouthing "three, two, one."

"Dude! You... you listen to metal! Bro! I knew I liked you for a reason. My man we have much to talk about."

The three spent the remainder of the afternoon trying out different songs, and fighting a bunch of flying pies that tried to dive bomb the house before, suddenly, a flash of light rang out causing everything to go back to normal. As the three stepped outside to view the now normal sunset, Cloud and Pandora looked each other in the eyes and froze, minds swirling like chaotic storms.

"Sh-should I... is now a good time or..."

"M-maby if I took the initiative or move towards him..."

The two then separated with a blush.

"Dammit."

Muttered Beat before the three went back into the house.