You only have to read Nojima's ToTp & Dear Destiny Tifa's chapter to clear up any misconceptions about Tifa's feelings for Cloud.
Likewise, you only have to read Dear Destiny Aerith's chapter to clear up any misconceptions about Zerith's relationship & understand how deep Aerith's longing is towards Zack.
The irony is that some people would rather twist the source material into fitting their preferred narrative than simply read what was actually written. The canon isn't confusing, people just become confused when they decide fanon should outrank the author's own words.












