[She squeezes back, though it takes a second after to realize...]

[Is that more a thing couples do than former-couples-turned-friends? Is she sending weird signals? Well, that's because part of her still wants to get back with him... Sigh. She can't tease Cloud about being a mixed-up boy anymore, can she? (But she probably still will when he's being one.)]

["But things are different." "I'm not seventeen anymore." She's realized she couldn't have the same relationship with Cloud...and she couldn't with Zack, either. And she doesn't want it to be exactly the same as it was then. She couldn't talk to him about some things... she still can't.]

[She's a bit quiet until they get into the apartment, thinking about this. But when they get their own privacy, she looks up at Zack with a smile.]

You should know it's not about past obligations. I never wanted you to be part of my past. That's still true. I like being able to see you and talk to you whenever. Even if you're a bit thick about it sometimes.

[...Okay she couldn't get through that much seriousness without a little teasing.]