It actually did work out, well, a friendship did. Aeris let Cloud come and go as he pleased, she never nagged for asked him for anything. She let him and Sora spend as much time together as they wanted, and when the little boy went to bed she had her own fun with Cloud. Nights she didn't see him, she didn't blow up his phone or try to convince him of otherwise. She was the best friend a guy could have, and in Cloud's case she was the best fuck buddy a guy could have.
That night when she got home, Cloud and Sora were in the living room. Sora looked curiously at Cloud, pointing to his ear, indicating to listen.
"I had a great time tonight, Aeris." A man's voice said, a smile clear in it.
"Me too. See you tomorrow." She said, closing the door.
She had seen Damon a few times in the last week. Just for drinks mostly, he worked for a company that was partnered with hers. He was gorgeous, olive skin with green eyes, tall and black haired. All the girls told her he was clearly interested, and he knew about Sora even. But she didn't want to let him meet her son. She liked the dates, she had fun. But she hadn't had sex with him yet either.
"Hey guys." She said when she got to the living room. "What do you want for dinner?"