Final Fantasy VII, Angeal/Cloud, Lifestream, "Not who I was expecting..."
Diving into Lifestream wasn’t unfamiliar to him. The greenery moon tide carried and soothed his suffering repeatedly, like a mother consoling her children. Neither pain nor regret would stifle him. Cloud felt asleep, eager to see Zack and Aerith waiting for him, once awake. Besides, he collapsed into strong and protective arms. They belonged to Angeal, who hugged a sleepy Cloud lovingly. And this smell of menthol tickling his nose reminded him Modeoheim.
- Could it be? -
He opened his eyes when calloused hands were stammering his blond hair, and stared. « - Not who I was expecting..." How awkward … « - I’m sorry if I disappoint you. » Angeal gave him a hug once again. « - You can’t die now. They need you. Your friends and your family» Overwhelmed by his feelings, Cloud shivered, tugging at his shirt.
« - I know. Please ... Do not leave me... » Then, the first class nodded and tightened his grip. The young man did not need to worry anymore because the first class took care of him. Even if the angel was not waiting for him, he hoped that Angeal allowed him to rest there.
A butterfly kiss on the cheek proved he was right.