Top 12 One-Shot Clerith Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Clerith fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
After the Skywheel
by Linanabanana
The Skywheel stops, but neither of them is ready to say goodnight.After finally finding the courage to kiss Aerith, Cloud discovers that one stolen moment may never be enough. ♥
The Popstar Of Midgar
by Fairy Tale (PlumoseRod)
Aerith Gainsborough, the world‑famous pop sensation known as The Flower of Midgar, lives her life under blinding lights, relentless cameras, and suffocating expectations. Despite her fame, she feels profoundly alone — until she’s assigned a new bodyguard: Cloud Strife, a stoic ex‑SOLDIER whose quiet
Every Moment You’re There
by vee_utiful
Since their meeting, Aerith has been by Cloud’s side, until the end.
Blooming Buildings
by WalkingAntique15
Cloud finds himself entangled with a woman from the Sector 6 slums on his way back to AVALANCHE. Unfortunately, the only way forward is a rooftop trek, and Cloud finds it hard not to reciprocate the woman's—Aerith, her name is—antics.xA rewrite of the rooftop walk from FFVII (Remake). i.e. bit of b
fantasy vs. reality
by September_Aster
Rinoa wants to spice things up with Squall but she ends up finding out that he has a crush on Aerith.Later Rinoa convinces Aerith and Cloud to have a foursome with her and Squall.
I want to help you, Cloud
by cloudsleftpec
Aerith and Cloud go on a date at the Gold Saucer but things aren't as easy as Aerith hoped they'd be.
Little Lovers
by typicaltaboo
The young Tifa Lockhart has a crush on the older, handsome mercenary Cloud Strife. Tifa's friend, a young Aerith Gainsborough, has also taken quite a fancy to him. When Cloud keeps sending mixed signals their way, the two girls devise a plan to get the ex-SOLDIER to finally notice them: with their b
wounds won't seem to heal
by pinkpetals99
After a hard fight, Cloud remembers Aerith and expresses his regrets.
Nominee
by ZookyZook
“You boys are all here to become SOLDIER, yes?”
A Chocobo Race To Remember
by Fairy Tale (PlumoseRod)
Full summary inside, I rewriting this story. But it going to be shorter. It going to be dedicated to my sister friend who died from cancer. Hope you enjoy,
Tea with a dash of sleeping
by RainbowAether
Aerith is worried Cloud isn't sleeping, but she has an idea to help.
Sunday Lounging
by cloudsleftpec
Aerith wants Cloud to teach her about American Football... and also tease him with her feet.
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Why Read One-Shot Clerith Fics?
One-shot Clerith fanfics — anything under 10,000 words — are the format of choice for sharp emotional payoffs, single-scene character studies, smutty interludes, and tropes that don't need a full arc to land. You finish them in one sitting.
Ideal for a commute, a lunch break, or right before bed when you don't want to start a 200,000-word fic at 11pm.
About This List
This list of 12one-shot Clerith fanfics spans 41,726 total words. Kudos range from 2 on the newest entries to 23 on the most established. 75% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (6 of 12 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Gold Saucer Date (Compilation of FFVII) · Romance · Fluff · Slow Burn · One Shot.
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