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A Spikey Unicorn Hunt

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Both Zack and Aerith are no strangers to the kink community, play parties in particular being a go to bonding activity for the couple. It's the perfect place to unicorn hunt after all...

With their local party host throwing an exceptionally grand end of year celebration the two hope to make it a special one. Meanwhile, one fish out of water Cloud Strife is also attending the same event for the very first time.

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A light flurry of snow dusted the windshield that Aerith and Zack were staring through, their shared gaze landing on the familiar building that stood before them from where the car was parked within the packed driveway. Rainbow holiday lights outlined the smoothly paved strip leading to the even further decorated front walkway and porch.

 

“Aw, they even decked out the fencing in the back. I swear Rufus goes all out and then some every year.”, Zack chuckled as he rested his hands on the wheel. Black spikes tickled at Aerith’s shoulder as he poked his head over to follow the line of holiday lights that covered the house, one line in particular finding its way looping to the back as the man said.

 

“Do you expect anything less from him?”Aerith smiled, it was true. For three years the two had been attending these play parties and knew of them for four after Aerith got into a particularly deep rabbit hole dive in regards to community event forums. It was a stroke of luck that the pair themselves matched each other so naturally outside of the scene, Zack stumbling into Aerith by chance while both were on the clock. And yet with their shared interests and event outing backlog one would think they’d have met at a munch at the very least, but nope. These two were two peas in a very, very kinky pod and neither would have it any other way. 

 

When the conversation did arise about adding another player into their more elaborate scenes, it would be the start of this little snowball effect that landed them where they were now. Master Shina’s holiday play palooza, one of the more extravagantly hosted parties held throughout the year. And this time? Aerith had proposed some new rules to their usual unicorn hunting protocol.

 

“I suppose you’re right.”, Zack mused before turning to face his girlfriend, a silent look of soft understanding they tended to share before starting their evening to events such as these. 

 

“Remember our rules snack pack?”

 

“Yes ma’am.“, Zack airily chuckled as he took Aerith’s hand, placing a kiss to her knuckles, “I can have my fun", another kiss landed on her wrist. “but not too much fun.”, Zack rubbed his cheek along the fuzzy pink coat the girl wore until he had access to skin again and placed a chaste kiss along her neck. “And?”Aerith lifted her freshly kissed hand to run her fingers through those unruly locks, lovingly petting before sharply tugging on the base of his scalp.

 

“No sticking my dick where it doesn’t belong?” 

 

Zack pulled back from her neck to follow the hold as if the pain would lessen (not that he wanted that either). Aerith loosened the hold before running her nails along her partner’s skin, just the way he liked it.

 

“Good boy. You’ve let that thing make too many decisions for you this year. I’m sure you can take whoever we end up finding at this one.”, the thought alone was already making Zack’s arousal ache through the constraints of his chastity device. Combine that with the now phantom petting touches from Aerith and he was eager to get inside and social butterfly his way through this, like a puppy striving to get rewarded with endless attention. 

 

Clearing his throat, Zack unbuckled his seatbelt, “Well then, let’s not keep that special someone waiting hmm?”. Aerith hummed in agreement, repeating the same action before braving the cold outside, not that it was a long walk, but the two were huddled together by the time Barret greeted them at the door.

 

“Hey strangers, c’mon in! Coat closet set up is the same as last year alright?”, both nodded in understanding and began to discard their winter boots on the racks provided along with collecting any unneeded outerwear until leaving. By the time Aerith adjusted her necklace that held Zack’s key the two were already warmed up again, the drum of chatter and music cozily familiar.

 

“I’ll check out the basement this time around, how about you?”, the woman asked with a raised brow while already eyeing some newer faces within the living room area out of the corner of her eye. “I’ll head upstairs. Meet up at our usual spot in 45?” Zack gently cupped Aerith’s chin and upon hearing her chipper “Yep” closed in for a kiss. Being so close he failed to notice her go for his crotch, clutching the clothed cage with care that mimicked his own hold on her. The juxtaposition ironic in a way. 

 

“Remember~, now…go fetch!”, with a pat that left Zack whining they parted ways. Aerith made her way to the basement steps while Zack ascended the stairs, both crossing paths with multiple familiar faces, some of which were even past playmates. The night was young though and eventually Aerith found herself nursing a drink on one of the lounge chairs in the space she currently occupied. A lot of the bigger pieces for more intricate scenes were usually stored here so she was anything, but bored while eyeing the display before her. Jessie always was a fan of using the X-cross…

 

“This seat taken?”, a voice broke her out of her voyeuristic thoughts, turning to face a cheeky looking redhead. His hair was spiked this way and that with the hint of a rat tail peeking out from behind his shoulder. And was that makeup? Oh the matching red eyeliner is so cute. She’d have to ask where he got it. Reno, if she wasn’t mistaken from the guest list she had been emailed with little introduction bios, was definitely a newer face, but not shy in the slightest from the way he puffed out his partially exposed chest.

 

“Oh no. In fact, neither are.”, Aerith matched the other’s energy with a wink as she patted the seat next to her before her hand glided to her lap and flattened out her knit sweater dress to extend the seat offerings. It earned a cackle from the man who wasted no time in plopping next to her, “I like you! Aerith right?”

 

“Mmhm, now let me guess!”, she mused over the other in false contemplation, before giggling to herself. “If that four unbuttoned button up is anything to go off of you’re Reno.”, taking another sip of her drink right after.

 

“Ding ding ding! We have a winner.”, he teasingly sang, complete with a victory fanfare.

 

“I hope you came here in layers though, it’s awfully nippy out.”

 

“A lil nippy inside too.”, Reno fanned himself with his loose shirt, a rosy nipple peaking out at the action though Aerith could guess that was the point. The pair definitely matched each other's mischievous nature that was for sure, right down to the puny quips. She took note of the potential as she subconsciously twiddled with Zack’s key. 

 

“That your partner’s?”, the man noticed the action with curiosity, “You two swing together if i remember correctly, got any plans for the night?”, the tip of his shoe grazed Aerith’s own knitted stocking, daring to go further up her leg as if he was still taking up that seat offer from earlier. With a swift motion she scooped up Reno’s legs and placed them on her lap before resting her elbows on them with a smile, the pair once again smiling at each other locking eyes. 

 

“You could say that.”, Aerith leaned in with all the slyness of a fox, Reno meeting her halfway. All the while, the sharp cries coming from the climatic scene occurring just steps away drowned out as the pair got to know each other further.

 

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Zack didn’t tend to have trouble shopping around as he was doing now, his extroverted nature coming in handy to work his way into many party goers’ conversations or activities (as well as the party goers themselves). Of course it’s also how he ended up in the position he was in now, shirtless and bound with a pretty silk blindfold to tie the whole thing together.

 

“Alright, is our dartboard ready for the first round?”, a voice rang out from across the room where Zack was currently perched on a barstool sitting pretty. He laughed to himself before speaking up towards the booming voice, “Yeah! Make sure to get some good shots over here!!”, the man puffed his chest out a bit and shook as he spoke which earned some communal laughter. The faint sound of exchanging dart guns soon followed. It seemed like Roche managed to rope someone to the makeshift oche in record time, but he could only guess under  the darkness of the fabric.

 

A mumbling conversation regarding the game’s rules, the snap of the gun’s pull back system being set for its inevitable release, and what the man could only assume to be the forming crowd-oh and there it was. Zack couldn’t help, but flinch as a dart shot forwards, sticking itself rather closely to his right nipple with its suctiony feel. It earned a few snickers among the room’s group, “Are you sure this is your first time playing?”Roche barked out a laugh. Zack licked his lips and waited for the next shot, if this really was the person’s first time he could only imagine how the next two would go. 

 

The next shot didn’t miss, planting itself right atop Zack’s now rather perky nipple, he whined at the tickling sting left behind. “C’mon, that's all you got?”, he blindly egged on the other while readjusting himself on the chair. “Hey, a moving target’s not fair!”, the mystery voice joked back. It didn’t sound like anyone Zack knew of which made the interaction all the more exciting as he tried his hardest to sit still. The final dart hit far lower than the prior two, just over his pants zipper, the reminder of the extra pressure it provided against his cage taking the breath out of Zack. His own heartbeat proved louder than the victory cheers erupting ahead of him in that moment.

 

“Well I’d say that was a bullseye, why don’t you retrieve your darts winner? I think the board’s eager to see ya!” 

 

Zack lightly rolled his eyes behind the fabric, it wasn’t exactly untrue to be fair…

 

“May I?”, a hand grazed the top of the blindfold to pull back as the other cupped the man’s knee. It seemed like Zack was leaning a bit more unevenly than he initially thought. He huffed out a laugh, “Yeah, lemme see my winner who just won a conversation with the most talkative dartboard!” That got him an amused hum in reply, but when the pair locked eyes it was clear Zack was taken aback by the handsome face in front of him. Definitely a new face as well. It wasn’t until the stranger started to pluck off the darts that they began to speak again.

 

“I’m Zack.”

 

“Biggs. Sorry if I hit anywhere super sensitive.”, the last dart was removed which was painfully limited of hand to crotch contact. Maybe he was too easy, but the man before him was quite the specimen. Definitely a contender for tonight…



“Sensitive? Na, you’ve got a good aim there though. First time?”

 

“Yes and no. First time attending an event like this so I never played darts exactly like this, but the standard set up? I play it all the time at work.”, without a word the man leaned in closer, tickling at Zack’s skin as he untied the restraints.

 

“Oh I see, maybe I should have been a whole lot more squirmy!”Zack winked while lightly repeating the fidgety motions he had done prior. Biggs smiled, “Yeah, maybe you should’ve, it’s pretty entertaining to watch. Something tells me it's not your first time being a dartboard?”

 

Now it was Zack’s turn to laugh as he reached for his sweater with newly freed hands, “Yep! I always find myself in one game or another at these things. I wouldn’t mind showing you around some other games here if you’re interested~.”. The pair returned the darts and bindings, another guest eagerly taking Zack’s place to continue the game, not that either were paying much attention to that anymore.

 

“Oh? And what kind of games are we talking about here?”Biggs watched as the other made a show of putting his sweater back on. Usually people tend to do such things when removing clothes, but give it to Zack to somehow tease such an action in reverse until that toned body was fully covered yet again and leaning against the wall they decided to rest against.

 

“Well I’ve got a personal favorite that comes to mind. My girlfriend and I play it all the time at these things.”, Biggs cocked his head in curiosity, a beautiful brow raised to show his interest. If he had read Fair’s bio beforehand there was a good chance he knew the kind of things he was about to be told about.

 

“Takes at least three players though…”, and there it was.

 

Biggs nudged Zack’s shoulder with his own, entertained by the other’s bubbly demeanor, “Really? And just what are the rules to this three player game hmm?”. Oh if he had a tail right now, Zack’s would be wagging a mile a minute. Wouldn’t Aerith be happy with such a lovely fetch?

 

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Before long that precious allotted time was up and both parties were left to wander back to the main level of the house near the screen doors leading to the patio area. It was a favorite spot for the two considering the wet bar closest to it was arguably the best place to properly sit and discuss things, not to mention people watching. Aerith arrived first, eager to share her findings as well as seeing if Zack could adhere to his ruleset for tonight. When the man himself appeared from the open hallway closest to the stairs with a sheepish grin she admittingly had her doubts. The still fresh hickey peeking out from his shirt collar wasn’t doing him any favors either.

 

“Looks like someone had fun.”

 

“I was allowed to have some yes?”, he teased before leaning in for a kiss to which the woman happily obliged. Her hand grazed the flesh of Zack’s neck, fingers trailing up towards the marked area. 

 

“Yes, I’m just curious who caught your attention. They have some steep competition from who I happen to meet though as fair warning, they even complimented your key. I told them the cage was even cuter.”, Aerith’s eyes gleamed knowingly at the reaction it earned. Zack always turned the sweetest shade of red when she talked about his gear so lovingly, his eyes suddenly finding their attention anywhere other than her gaze less he’d blush harder. There weren’t too many people close enough to overhear, not that it’d be an issue, Zack was always a sucker for an audience. A few people were enjoying the drinks provided, admittedly some more than others. A rather handsy couple sat just two stools away, if Zack remembered correctly the one dude who’s back faced them was into borderline somnophilia with how black out drunk he’d get with his partners, but all seemed fine and consenting. He was probably just looking for an excuse to get distracted again…

 

“Oh I made you short circuit again didn’t I? Guess you won’t be able to play at all tonight-“, Aerith gave a heavy sigh, batting those dolled up lashes to really sell the look before Zack zoned back into the conversation. “Wh-hey! I’m here, I can play! Just a lil distracted is all.”, the man rested his elbows on the bar’s edge as Aerith giggled at the excuse.

 

“I can’t imagine why…”, she eyed down the bar, following where her boyfriend’s gaze went before and noticed the other pair. The one guy was a regular, the other was harder to say, but some blonde spikes poked over his shoulder. She didn’t recall anyone who fit that description on hand so maybe that was it? “An awful lot of new faces tonight. Has that gotten you excited? Wanting to show off with a new audience?”She played with the knitting on Zack’s sweater, a part of her using it as an excuse to touch his chest and the fast heartbeat underneath it all.

 

“And if the answer was yes?”, they leaned closer to one another as the nearest conversations got louder. Aerith contemplated a thought, considering the topic it was hard to gauge if she really was thinking something over or had exactly what she wanted at the ready for Zack. Still, his grin only grew as the seconds rolled by.

 

“Then I’d say you’d love my pick. He’s definitely never played with us before, but has the energy to match your levels that’s for sure-“, it was then the noise of a spilled shot glass clinked against the bar top from where the other couple sat, making both Aerith and Zack turn in startled surprise. The bar hand was quick to catch most of the spill, nothing getting soaked into their sleeves, but it didn’t stop the commotion the action caused. Surprisingly the heavily intoxicated one of the two wasn’t the one to spill or react much at all, but the mysterious spiky blond that still hid behind the towering figure was noticeably freaking out. Now that didn’t seem right. 

 

Aerith eyed Zack, he was eyeing those two earlier after all. The shared uneasy feeling only grew when the man closest to them finally reacted and started to grab for the still frazzled blond who jumped so heavily from the touch his face could finally be seen. 

 

And he was horrified.

 

Not in the same way one could be nervous for attending their first party or trying out a new form of scene play as the pair initially thought, this was genuine fear. He wanted to flee, that much was for sure, but seemed too scared to even try that. Both being seasoned attendees, neither could in good faith let this slide any longer. Aerith being the closest stood from her seat to fully approach the other without the blocked view from before, Zack following close behind.

 

“Hey, hey, hey! Is everything alright guys?”, it was a general and lighthearted enough question either could answer though the woman mainly aimed it towards the bug eyed stranger before her as Zack patted the others’ arm in hopes the distraction would safely deescalate the situation. Unfortunately she only received some indistinguishable mumbling and darting eyes. Seemed like he was scared to speak up as well.

 

“You seem like you need a moment to freshen up after that spill, yeah? How about a bathroom break?”Aerith offered a hand, but didn’t dare push further as the previous hold on him only just disappeared from Zack’s redirecting the attention onto himself instead, leaving the blond tightly wrapped in on himself atop the stool. Zack was already calling over someone to help with the other attendee and as things seemed to calm down enough her hand was thankfully, though shakenly taken. Once they were a few steps out the girl placed her other hand overtop his to give a reassuring pat, Zack catching up to them not long after.

 

“…thank you.”, came a quiet whisper. 

 

“It was the least we could do, do you know that person?”Aerith tried her best to keep the questions simple even though there were plenty to be had to not have a repeat of what they just witnessed. The hand in her grasp squeezed a bit as they approached the hallway that led to one of the many bathrooms on location, luckily it was decently far from the wet bar too.

 

“No, I-I’ve never met that person before. This is my first time going to this…”, he lightly gestured with his free hand as the situation became clearer to the pair. Zack nodded in acknowledgment after sharing a concerned look with Aerith, “I see. Well, we’ll make sure that never happens again. That isn’t normal for these types of events, unfortunately you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time with that one.” The details of the why didn’t matter now, especially to someone so evidently new to the scene, what mattered was making sure he felt safe in what was meant to be a safe place. With the shake of his head Zack refocused his attention to the blond instead of wavering thoughts, he offered a gentle smile while pointing a thumb to himself.

 

“The name's Zack.”

 

“And I’m Aerith.”, the woman spoke up with a light shake to the hand she held. “Cloud. I’m Cloud.”, his voice still sounding broken from the previous incident. At least he didn’t seem quite as shaky. Regardless, the reply was met with warm smiles, Aerith freeing Cloud from her grasp to drape her hands over her partner’s shoulders.

 

“We’re regulars to these events so if you want us to show you around or anything like that we wouldn’t mind in the slightest. Isn’t that right?"Aerith gave Zack a little pat whose black spikes bounced in his nodding agreement.

 

“Yep! Or just chatting, if you want an escort out that’s an option too if anything seems too much.”

 

Cloud absorbed the information, thinking over everything carefully, he already felt so out of place here, but it was even worse beforehand. Not to mention isolating, here though there at least was some sense of community. The boy twiddled with his hands for a moment before meeting the pair’s gaze again.

 

“Yes, I’d appreciate that. The chatting that is-unless you wanted to go somewhere else here to talk, I don’t wanna keep ya.”, the bathroom hallway wasn’t exactly the best area to hold a conversation.

 

“Oh don’t be silly! You aren’t keeping us from anything.”, Aerith waved her hand before looking down the hall, “If you prefer a more comfortable seating arrangement though we can move it to the living room area?” Cloud nodded with the faintest hint of a smile as her hand was held out to him again, though Zack couldn’t help, but notice the flush to his cheeks more. He stood there watching the pair mosey down the stretch of hall space before Aerith turned to look at him with a smile. Right. It would be best not to keep them waiting. 

 

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Cloud found himself sandwiched between Zack and Aerith on one of the many fine leather couches within the house, his hands cupping a glass. He wasn’t exactly in the mood to drink, but it kept his hands busy and something to do between the two yappers the blond quickly found out were partners. 

 

“Well it’s good to know this was the first place you went to before the bar, this is considered the chill out area. Smash Bros is my personal game of choice if I ever find myself here.”, Zack jerked his head to the tv where two guests were busy playing some kind of JRPG from the looks of it. Considering one of them was in a pup mask it was no surprise they were the ones playing the red dog like creature on screen.

 

“Yeah, I sat here for a bit, but everyone seemed to just be preparing to go to some other activity so I thought getting a drink would be a good idea…”, Cloud swirled his glass at the recollection. Before he could shell himself into his thoughts once more, something the two noticed fairly quickly, Aerith pipped up.

 

“Yeah, about that. Were you originally alone when you approached the bar if you don’t mind me asking?”Cloud dryly swallowed before looking at her. He usually wasn’t so chatty, especially about stuff like this. Maybe the yapping was rubbing off on him from the two or maybe the reassuring hand over his shoulder was giving him that extra push to open up (When did that even get there? Man he was out of it.).

 

“No. That guy approached me before I even left the hallway to that spot. I didn’t think much of it at the time. He was the first proper conversation I had here besides some quick hellos. I knew he was drunk don’t get me wrong, he just didn’t get handsy until we sat down.”, the blond gave a huff which earned a gentle rub from the hand that still lingered on his shoulder. Aerith’s hands sure were soft…

 

“Until you two I honestly didn’t know anyone, haven’t seen the actual hosts yet, but i assume they’re busy. If I did leave I wouldn’t exactly know where to go and I didn't want to be followed out.”

 

Zack hummed in reply, “I gotcha, some people here are really into somnophilia or intoxication play. That guy’s a regular like us and there may have been a misunderstanding of who you were. N-not that it’s your fault or anything-“, the man tried to backtrack quickly upon realizing how he sounded. Aerith, ever gracefully stepped in, “What he means to say is that a lot of people discuss plans for scenes before these parties and that guy is usually one of them. We play it by ear, but still look through the emails and group chats beforehand. At least I do.”, she eyed Zack with a chastising stare knowing he tended to only skim those.

 

Cloud silently nodded, blushing again from the looks of it. Perhaps he didn’t look them over?

 

“Ah, that makes sense. I’ll admit this was a last second decision to go. I got a proper invitation, but didn’t touch the discussion links…”, Cloud felt embarrassed over the whole situation and what was worse, admitting his mistake felt even worse in front of these two. They may have only met tonight and conversed even less, but there was just something about Zack and Aerith that left Cloud wanting to impress them. 

 

“Well that’s ok, I wouldn't mind showing you how I look through them for other events if you decide to attend. Could point you to a few key players depending on what you like too!”, Aerith beamed. 

 

Cloud couldn’t help, but relax a bit at her reassurance, the last statement making his mind wander to something else. He coughed in hopes to clear his voice before speaking, maybe getting a drink wasn’t so bad. After all, it provided some liquid courage.

 

“About that. I was actually wondering what things you do at these? The both of you I mean.”, his eyes darted between the pair, he really hoped it wasn’t too invasive of a question, especially for an established couple. 

 

Zack barked out a laugh, slapping his own knee a bit at the question. “That’s one loaded question! Let’s just say we dabble in multiple things.”

 

“There aren’t many things I can think of that we aren’t super fond of, some favorites include chastity, deprivation play, cuckolding…” Aerith twirled her necklace while listing off the examples like a to do list if Zack had any thought about it, so he didn’t. Less his mind and dick wander…

 

“Oh, ah…noted.”, Cloud wasn’t exactly sure what to do with that information, but he sure enjoyed the way Aerith seemed confident in her answers. “Ooo got one that sparked your interest? It’s a no judgement zone Spikey!”

 

“Spikey?”

 

“The hair? We’re twinsies!”Zack pointed to his own hair, index finger slightly poking at the borderline antennas near his forehead. He wasn’t exactly wrong. Cloud allowed himself to chuckle at the statement, usually when people called him names it was in a much more negative light. With Zack it felt a lot more well intentioned.

 

“I guess you’re right.”, Cloud lifted his glass once more to take a swig that never came. The look of surprise was apparently noticeable enough to get a giggle from Aerith before her hand ghosted over his hold on the cup.

 

“Here, allow me. I can get a refill or something new if you’d prefer? I’ve been craving a lil something anyways.”

 

Cloud opened his mouth before realizing he didn’t know what he wanted. A drink? For her to keep her hand there? Some other fucked up third thing? “Um, yeah a refill is fine. Anything for you Zack?”, the blonde desperately wanted to redirect attention somewhere other than him at that moment. Gosh it sure was getting hot over here.

 

“Daw, thinkin of lil ol me? Na I’m good, but thanks.”, Zack nudged Cloud’s shoulder before leaning over to meet Aerith halfway to a kiss, one of which Cloud had front row seats for. Ok that was inarguably attractive. As soon as it started though it finished and his gaze followed the woman as she sauntered away. He didn’t know it yet, but Zack found the way he stared at Aerith to be very cute indeed, he probably didn’t even realize he was licking his lips. Truly who could blame him? Aerith kinda had that effect on people.

 

“Sweet isn’t she?”Zack stretched out his arm on Cloud’s side though he didn’t fully lean it on the other’s shoulder like Aerith had, instead letting it rest along the leather backing of their shared seating arrangement. Maybe if he relaxed himself it’d set a good example for Cloud who went a bit rigid at the question as if he had gotten caught doing something wrong. 

 

“Ah, yeah. Yeah she’s…nice.”, with no drink to busy himself with the man tucked his hands under his legs.

 

“Aww c’mon you can do better than that Cloudy! Feel free to speak your mind with us, I hope I don’t come off as the jealous type.”, Cloud had his shoulders raised at the response, he truly never expected to get something like that, but if he was truly getting what Zack was hinting at the man could only flush further. Oh boy was his mind going places now.

 

“You don’t, I mean…I just never met someone like you two before I guess. She’s more than nice. She’s…”, “Yeah?”Zack wiggled his eyebrows in interest which broke down some nerves. At least it earned another laugh from Cloud.

 

“She’s downright enchanting! Even when walking away to get a drink.”, he eyed the doorway she disappeared to with awe. “Hate to see her leave, but love to watch her go huh? Can definitely relate…”, Zack chuckled while looking over to the same area when something crossed his mind enough to lower his arm resting on the couch back and onto Cloud’s shoulder.

 

“Oh ho ho I almost forgot, you never answered my question! Thought you were pulling a fast one there aye Spikey!”

 

“Wh-“, Cloud couldn’t even get fully confused before the question was presented to him again.

 

“Did anything Aerith say pique your interest? Even if you didn’t plan to participate in anything tonight it’s just a fun thing to know!”It was getting hot again and something told Cloud it wasn’t just the fact that he was being practically sideways hugged by Zack right now. Zack, who easily made him feel caged in with his build in comparison. It honestly left him feeling a similar type of way to Aerith before.

 

“The third thing she mentioned.”, Cloud wanted to be extra careful with how he worded this. These two were nothing short of heroes to him this evening and he really didn’t want to screw anything up. “That’d mean you’re ok with multiple…multiple…”

 

“Partners? Yeah. Remember what I said before about jealousy? You won’t find that easily with either of us if that’s what you’re wondering.”, Zack spoke softly, his hand gently rubbing along Cloud’s side that felt exceptionally right in the moment. The blond nodded in acknowledgment, but didn’t speak, he did however lean into the hold more which was promising to the other man. The two sat in silence for a moment, leaving enough time for Cloud to notice the two that were playing their JRPG earlier were now thoroughly exploring each other's mouths, the game long forgotten. His mind couldn’t help, but go back to Zack’s prior kiss with Aerith.

 

“I like the way you kiss.”, came the straightforward confession. Now it was Zack’s turn to seem surprised, but not in a bad way. The sudden directness just left his face lighting up a bit, “Really?”, his warm chuckle clear in his voice, “I’m flattered.”

 

His eyes followed to where Cloud was looking before, the pair’s tongues seemingly fighting each other in an open mouthed kiss. Zack smirked and leaned closer to Cloud’s ear.

 

“Would you like a kiss like that? Wouldn’t mind in the slightest if you wanted to.”, Cloud froze up again. The vision of what he was just offered flashed through his mind and left his legs shaky, luckily they were still seated on top of the firm hold from Zack that now rested against his hip. He had to say something though less the man took it as a boundary being overstepped and backing up afterwards which Cloud didn’t want. He wanted nothing more than to stay this close to the other, the only thing to make this better would be if Aerith-

 

“…as long as Aerith wouldn’t mind.”, it was then Zack’s free hand cupped Cloud’s chin, the touch light and caring as he titled the other just so for their eyes to meet. “Believe me when I say she wouldn’t. In fact she’d be upset if I didn’t kiss you. Why don’t we give her a treat to come back to hmm?”, Cloud’s hand slunk up to wrap around Zack’s wrist thinking the last of his hesitations over. Luckily there didn’t seem to be much left with how the man before him seemingly had a thing for lowering one’s guard, Zack genuinely felt impossible not to feel safe around. So with a squeeze to his wrist Cloud nodded before leaning forward.

 

Zack didn’t waste any time after being given the ok and eagerly met Cloud’s lips halfway. It started out innocent enough, but soon the blond parted his lips further to welcome a far more messy show of affection. As more tongue got involved Cloud allowed himself to be a bit more vocal, even if it was muffled Zack cherished the moans he was able to get from the other with his mouth alone. Hands roamed feverishly for a firmer grip as Cloud’s confidence grew, one of his hands now gripping at the front of Zack’s sweater while the hand that was priory on his hip now lowered to his thigh. Even through his jeans Cloud knew there’d be marks left from Zack’s hold, but he couldn’t find a reason to care and instead favored the light tug that accompanied the grip, lifting his leg ever so slightly he couldn’t help, but lean more of his weight into the other.

 

Eventually though the pair pulled away, breathless and wet lipped from their kissing if the heavy panting and line of saliva connecting the two were any indication. A silent smile was shared.

 

“My my, seems like my boys had no issues getting along while I was gone.”, Cloud sharply turned to the voice with a startled yip, his Zack bubble officially popped and realizing how debauched he probably looked. He quickly wiped his mouth on his sleeve and luckily Zack’s hold on him loosen enough to allow himself to get properly seated again to accept the glass Aerith so delicately held. “Thank you, Zack said you wouldn’t mind…”

 

“And he’s right, you two were quite the sight when I turned the corner.”, her hand lingered over Cloud’s while giving him his glass, fingers grazing over his knuckles methodically. “See Spikey? Told you! Quite the smoocher too, I bet Aerith wouldn’t mind getting a taste. You think she’s so enchanting after all.~”, with that Cloud sputtered mid drink. Aerith’s giggles only made his face feel even warmer with how red it already was.

 

“Really now? How sweet…”, she rubbed her hand along Cloud’s lower back attempting to help soothe his lingering coughs. “You really mean it?”

 

“Well yeah, Zack’s awfully lucky.”, he leans forward to place his glass on the coffee table, something told him if he didn’t it’d end up spilt one way or another. Especially if Zack decided to open his mouth again like that. Aerith shortly followed with her own glass.

 

“Don’t I know it, but enough of me. Pretend I’m not even here. Or do, something tells me we have that fetish in common.”, Cloud scoffed and gave a lighthearted bat to the hand that was on his knee while the other snickered. Was Zack rubbing his thigh that entire time? Who was to say? In that moment now it was best to solely focus on Aerith who had taken hold of Cloud’s own hands.

 

“Mind if I take the lead?”

 

“No…”

 

“Good boy. I can stop anytime you need.”, with that though the woman guided his hands to her hips while leaning in for a kiss. Even with Cloud practically melting into her he still ended up sandwiched against Zack’s side, the reminder that he most definitely was watching did something to him. It didn’t take long before Aerith was able to hear some of those delightful noises from the man of which she cherished, contently smiling against the other’s lips. She eventually found herself guiding Cloud’s hands lower until he was running them along the patch of exposed thigh where her winter stockings and sweater dress usually met, she purposefully scooted closer to ride the fabric up further. Although a little lost Cloud continued with her guiding hands, attempting to take charge of her mouth while he found himself being directed even higher. The woman pulled away with an airy sigh, entertained from the assertive action. Before he could lose that spark and the hold on the sides of her panties she spoke. 

 

“We can go further if you’d like. There’s plenty of open rooms here.”, Cloud was still fogged, words not exactly coming easy to him, but the eagerness was still there as he shakenly nodded before attempting to go right back at it again. 

 

“Woah there hot shot!”Aerith laughed while pressing him back, the look Cloud gave in return was priceless as Zack hugged him from behind. His hair tickled the other’s cheeks as he snuck in a kiss, “Gotta get settled in a room first plus Aerith set up some fun rules for tonight you might be interested in.", Zack murmured lowly against Cloud’s heated skin who in turn haggardly swallowed.

 

“Oka-AY!”, Cloud didn’t expect to be effortlessly picked up by the other man, but he suddenly found himself being bridal carried out of the living room with Aerith leading the way upstairs. She seemed to be on the lookout for someone, one of the hosts most likely.  

 

“What kind of rules?”Cloud couldn’t help, but let his curiosity shine through as Aerith started to talk with someone in a suit, but Zack didn’t seem to care. In fact whatever they were seemed to excite the other if the thumping skip to his heartbeat and smile was any indication. 

 

“Don’t worry, they don’t apply to you. I wasn’t allowed to top anyone who we played with tonight that’s all. Kinda have a track record of only thinking with my dick.”, Zack bashfully admitted while burying his face in the crook of Cloud’s exposed neck. While he distracted himself by peppering the man’s neck with kisses Cloud was left with the realization of what that really meant. 

 

Oh.

 

They really didn’t mind him and his forming crushes on both of them if they were planning for something like this from the start. It felt oddly comforting. 

 

“Alright lovelies, last door to the left.”, Aerith spoke up with a whistle. She swung the door open and soon Cloud was ceremoniously placed on the plush bedding, a kiss left atop his brow before Zack backed away to remove his now far too stuffy sweater. Cloud honestly wanted to do the same, but couldn’t help, but stare at the toned muscles of the other’s back as he tossed the discarded clothing on a chair, luckily Aerith took him out of his staring quickly enough by plopping down right next to him. “You wanna continue where we left off?”, she asked innocently enough, but having a good guess as to the answer she’d get.

 

“Yes, yes please…”, he didn’t bother trying to think of anything else to say and simply went in for another kiss, hands roaming more unapologetically than before. Before long the pair were fully on the bed, her positioning intentional to give the best possible view for Zack who remained near the chair, taking his time in removing his pants. By now Cloud had fully rolled up her dress to expose her panties and in turn his shirt was being tugged off.

 

“Wh-what about Zack-“, a finger was placed to his mouth.

 

“He’s going to watch a bit longer. Wanna make sure he’s nice and ready for you right?”Her finger moved down to tap at his cheek, a light encouragement to look further back at the display before him of Zack now fully exposed on the chair, lube in hand and working himself open. It was addictive to look at, but Cloud’s eyes lingered specifically on the metallic cage that fitted snuggly overtop Zack’s genitals. Fuck.

 

He wordlessly nodded in agreement at the realization, wetting his lips before meeting Aerith’s gaze again. “May I?”, he lightly tugged at the sweater fabric of her dress, she was the only one still covering her top after all. With a smile Aerith lifted her arms to help the man out, happy to show off her matching bralette to admittedly soaked bottoms. But what a sight it was, the smitten expression paired lovely with returning roaming hands that found their way to Cloud’s still clothed crotch. He groaned at the contact, but didn’t pull away, in fact he bucked his hips forwards. The idea of an audience never originally appealed to Cloud, but the faint moans that echoed in the background where Zack sat were egging him on in ways he never thought something would. 

 

Aerith made quick work of any buttons and zippers in the way, her hand now palming at Cloud’s newly freed arousal while the other ran along his exposed upper thigh. “Aerith I…canIplease-“, he was cut off with a kiss.

 

“Yes, shame on me for being such a tease. Here.”, she scooted back a bit to properly free Cloud from the constraints of his pants, a condom falling from the back pocket of which the girl cheekily picked up before the other could manage. “Look at you being so prepared. May I?~”, she parroted back Cloud’s question from earlier with a crinkle of the wrapper. He made the mistake of looking past Aerith again while avoiding eye contact, greeted by the lidded gaze of Zack now arched beautifully against the chair.

 

“C’mon Spikey pleeaase.”

 

“You, hush! You know better.”, Aerith chastised, the sharpest tone Cloud had heard her use all evening earning a drawn out whine from her boyfriend. Her face softened when returning to face Cloud once more. “Just ignore him. He’s gonna have to wait even longer now after that one. Now where were we?”, she enunciated the edging promise with all the coyness she could muster before tearing the packaging. She eyed Cloud while tugging at the waste band of his boxer briefs in a silent question of consent. With a final nod she freed his dick, already leaking with pre in the far too frigid air.

 

Cloud bit back a gasp from the feeling only for the sharp contrast of Aerith’s warm hand to replace it as she lightly tugged him. “So pretty…”, her eyes found those baby blues once more. “How are we doing?”

 

“Amazing…”

 

Aerith tittered, “Let me show you one of Zack’s favorites then, he won’t be getting the pleasure of enjoying it tonight after all.”, He could feel her line the rubber against his tip, keeping it there with a firm hold as she lowered herself to face it head on. Cloud reached with a shaky hand as she opened her mouth and carefully brushed some unruly hair aside, the action pure compared the lustful gaze that stared upwards to meet his own. The noise she managed to get out of the boy was downright filthy as her tongue guided the condom to fully cover him. By then Cloud was already digging into Aerith’s shoulders, a desperate attempt to ground himself as he caught sight of Zack again who was busy scissoring himself open. 

 

The warm squeeze of a swallow sent a jolt up Cloud’s spine, the other clearly pleased with herself as her hot breath airily chuckled against his length. The tingling chills were far worse than before, but it was a sharp contrast to just how hot everything else felt. Cloud’s face, his chest, the very air he was sharing with the woman who now pinched his cheek before leaning in for a kiss. A far gentler kiss than before with the faint taste of latex lingering. When they parted, Aerith reclined herself back a bit, her one hand supporting herself on the comforter while the other pushed aside the wet through fabric before inserting two fingers. 

 

“You ready baby?”, oh if Cloud wasn’t already so lost into Aerith. He wasn’t even sure if the yes he vocalized was properly picked up or not, he didn’t care. All he knew was he wanted Aerith and she wanted him. Her legs spread a bit more as Cloud closed in until brown hair fanned out against the bed, some dangling off the side as Aerith was laid so close to the edge. So close to Zack…

 

Cloud’s erection burned against her lower abdomen where it rested as the pair untangled and retangled themselves until Aerith’s legs wrapped around Cloud. It was an intimate embrace, only heightened as those delicate fingers once again ran along Cloud’s cheek until they found their way to his hair. The woman commanded his attention to be on her eyes while she lined himself up, the slickness palpable. When she gave a nod of approval Cloud was met with little resistance as he eased himself forward, the noises they shared making for a collection of broken gasps cut off only by their own continued movements until they were flushly against one another. Aerith had enough control not to tug on those golden spikes too harshly before, but she allowed herself to now grip ever so slightly against the base of the scalp, Cloud’s glossy eyes staring down with utter yearning.

 

“Good boy, go on…”, Cloud didn’t have to be told twice as he rolled his hips while finding some proper grip along the woman’s thigh and hip. Once he did he properly pulled back before jerking forward again with a slap, Aerith didn’t bother closing her mouth while watching, letting whatever raw noises she made escape unapologetically.

 

“Fuck…Aerith…”

 

“Shh shh shhh…”, her fingers now running through Cloud’s hair of which he desperately leaned into further. He couldn’t get enough.

 

“Look at Zack and make sure to show him how much fun you’re having.”, her smile could be heard in the command. Cloud’s Adam’s apple bobbing before doing as she said, the view before him making him twitch inside Aerith. Zack was rocking back onto his hand, doing his damndest to make three fingers good enough to satiate the need he knew wouldn’t be fulfilled without further assistance. It was utter torture. Even with him biting his fingers to hold back the whines not all were drowned out and it was with that paired with the visual that got Cloud to start a proper pace. At first he tried to hold back his groans so as to not overshadow the others’ though Aerith may have been getting louder on purpose to tease her partner further. It was after a particularly hard thrust where Aerith started to meet him halfway that a guttural moan was pulled from his throat.

 

“Harder! Fuck you’re….so big…”, ok now she was really just hamming it up for the teasing. Her head leaned back to lock eyes with Zack who in turn pulled the biggest puppy eyes he could manage. “Pleeaasse…”, the plea was utterly pathetic, but Aerith had a thing for pathetic men.

 

“C’mere snack pack~.”, she reached out for him while Cloud’s eyes were screwed shut in concentrated focus, rocking the two forward with each thrust. Zack clambered off the chair with haste, practically crawling to the bed’s edge to take his girlfriend’s hands and smashing their lips together. 

 

“Thankyouthankyouthankyou-“

 

“Don’t thank me yet.”, Aerith joked as he moved on to feverishly grab Cloud to kiss next, the other opening his eyes in surprise before quickly  fluttering closed again in content. Feeling Aerith from the inside while Zack invaded Cloud’s mouth with unabashed desire…it was so much. Too much arguably, but nobody had any intention of stopping now, each feeding off each other like a never ending cycle. As Zack continued to ravage the other Aerith watched, one of her hands sneaking down to rub at her clit especially as Cloud’s movements stifled, his attention now gravitating elsewhere.

 

“You want to help Zack out? He’s ready for you.”

 

“Please baby, please.”, Cloud wasn’t sure who he was even pleading to at this point, but hearing the man beg like that while breathing in his ragged breaths was something else. The three worked in tandem to reposition themselves, Zack now straddling Cloud as Aerith loomed over his face like an angel from above. He held tightly onto Zack’s thighs for support while the other worked to properly perch himself, their synchronized whining music to Aerith’s ears.

 

“If you think he deserves it just say the word and I’ll unlock the cage. His freedom is yours to give.”, she twiddled with the key around her neck, the metallic shine mirroring the same as the chastity itself. He couldn’t ponder on that for long however, Zack once again overriding any form of other thought as he started to grind with vigor. Combine that with the fact that Aerith started to reach over towards him, purposefully resting her hands over Cloud’s nipples to give a pinch before the two were at each other’s mouths. Cloud once again their sole audience member. Maybe it was the jolt from the pinching or maybe Cloud really wanted to hear Zack moan into Aerith’s mouth, but whatever the reason he had newfound energy to hammer into Zack. Even going so far as to move his hands up a bit to force his hips down quicker to match. The resulting noises were exquisite.

 

“He’s gotta taste you babe. He’s got to...”, the man droned into Aerith’s hair as his hands groped her chest. She seemed to think it over before checking in on Cloud who was a sight to see, staring up at the couple with want. Something told Aerith he overheard.

 

“If Cloud doesn’t mind-“

 

“Please! Please, ma’am…”, Cloud realized he was much louder than planned and tried to backtrack with a much more controlled reply despite being fully buried into Zack at the moment. But from the laugh it got him it only seemed to win himself over more. She rearranged herself, claiming how Zack was ‘rubbing off on Cloud in more ways than one’ before finding herself being spooned by her partner overtop the blond. His actions weren’t quite as coordinated as usual, but it was easily excusable given the bumpy ride. Still, Zack’s fingers found their way to Aerith’s pussy, pushing the panty fabric aside and spreading her outer lips while his palm rubbed down for extra friction. She hooked her arms around his neck in response, arching into the touches all for Cloud to marvel at. 

 

“Open up baby.”, Zack directed at Cloud, the horse voice still oozing with aeration as Aerith scooted further up towards the boy’s watering mouth. With Cloud’s hands still busy slowly bruising Zack’s hips Aerith did her best to not fully suffocate the other upon him burying his nose into her curls while going directly for her clit with a vigorous suck. The approach was unexpected and had her legs shaking before Zack offered some support in holding her thighs up

 

“O-oohh Cloud…fuck…”, she found herself grinding down with earnestness which only increased as the man ran the flat of his tongue along her folds before sinking into the wetness further. The girl’s ever increasing squirms and squeaky noises fueled the other two, Cloud sending Zack lurching forward into Aerith who could only find distraction from the building tension in kissing each other. Panting whimpers were shared between sloppy wet kisses until finally Aerith attempted to speak again.

 

“I’m…I-I….I’m gonna…”, in hopes to bring her over the edge Zack moved past her lips to bite down on the junction of her neck, sucking hungrily before covering the area with kisses. By that point she went tense, a silent cry fizzled out of her followed by a sob, she continued to ride the high though with Zack’s kisses to help ground herself until the white splotches in her vision cleared.

 

Usually she wasn’t one for not having something to say, but in that moment all she could do was stumble her way off Cloud, leaving Zack to his continued edging until she could properly cup Cloud’s face between both her hands and taste herself on his lips. He easily accepted the affection, only pulling back when he seemed close to climax himself. Before he could sputter anything out though Zack beat him to the punch.

 

“Please let me cum with you in me! Please!!”, his voice cracked at the end, clearly frantic to ask for his freedom before it was too late. It was a gamble to whine like he did before with the risk of being denied last second, but that was the price to pay for such things. And what a steep price it was. Zack seemed to be quite the convincing plea case though as Cloud faltered in his movements, he almost dreaded the idea it was too late after all until Cloud was blearily trying to call for Aerith to unlock the cage. The unmistakable click made Zack crumble as he was finally offered some relief.

 

It didn’t take long before his leaking member filled out, bobbing erratically as Cloud grew closer. Zack’s forehead now pressed against Cloud’s own as he blindly grabbed for the hands still gripping his hips to interlock with them instead. One, two thrusts later and it was over. Cloud convulsed with a broken cry of what the other could assume to be his name and that alone was enough to get Zack where he needed to be to paint the man’s chest and abdomen white. 

 

Everything was heavy, both the air and minds too fogged to fully register anything yet. Cloud didn’t even realize he was crying until Aerith’s thumbs brushed away the stray tears while fixing some sweat soaked hair spikes out of his face, finishing off by placing a kiss just above his creased brows. 

 

Admittingly Cloud didn’t remember much after that, but the warm touches from both Zack and Aerith were welcomed with great adoration regardless. The blissed out smile he wore offered the couple their own reassurance in the matter as they covered him with loving praise and kisses. The last vivid memory being the pair staring down at him with gentle smiles before turning upwards to share a doe eyed look of similar fondness. Something silently was exchanged between themselves. And as the fogginess of exhaustion overtook him Cloud was left with the image of the two sharing their own special kiss, something he didn’t mind in the slightest. 

Notes:

First ever fic posted and it’s for winter holestice yippee!! This was also a big reason I was so happy to finally participate so I could actually put something out there within a reasonable time frame instead of taking two years to overthink worldbuilding 💔💔

I’m a sucker for zaclerith myself and even had a similar thing involving them on my wishlist for the event so I found myself drawn to them in particular. After some brainstorming I found myself in this little au of sorts that lended itself well to not just a main pairing, but some bite sized ones on the side. Figured it was a fun way my giftee could get a taste of some other rare pairs on that list! I hope I could do everyone justice and then some wahhh ^^

Even with time constraints tho I still got lost in the worldbuilding sauce I fear, some things include, but are not limited to:

-Zerith first time meeting. Is this a modern au with altered events to canon things? Yes. Did Zack still fall through a roof to meet Aerith? Also yes…(he’s a carpenter and fell through the roofing of her start up flower shop by mistake while working on another project, he offered to fix it up free of charge and their relationship blossomed from there)

-Cloud a freak just not in practice. He experimented here and there with vanilla things, but with his living situation of doing five side quests at once among the usual ao3 Cloud like antics you find him doing he just didn’t allow himself to explore that side of himself, essentially just letting fantasies fester in his mind. It was after a specific comment made by Yuffie during one of his babysitting gigs that pushed him to look into this event less he let the words get to him and do something he’d regret with her. (A tiny reference to the Cloud/Yuffie prompt idea on the wishlist I received but couldn’t really apply to the story fully but it’s there if you have eyes to see it)

-Tseng was outside in the yard untangling those holiday lights when it came time to decorate I know it in my heart

-Some characters were purposefully kept nameless for open interpretation, but I did have a character or two in mind for them…curious to know if anyone else had specific characters pop in their head for their first read through. I’d love to know if that is the case!

Like I said before this is a first and big step for me in terms of fic posting so if I missed any tags feel free to let me know! Tysm for reading and happy holeydays!!❄️❄️❄️😋🩷💜💙❄️❄️❄️