Hello, and welcome to my first Kingdom Hearts fanfic. This is a little idea I've had bouncing around for awhile. I should also mention that I was writing this for a NaNo WriMo contest. My goal was 30k. Thus, this fanfic was born. Unfortunately, I got a bad case of writer's block, and didn't even come close to my goal. ;;

This story takes place in the present time, is completely AU, and doesn't take place on Destiny Islands.

There will be alternating points of views, craziness, shonen-ai eventually, and lots of good natured fun. Wheee! Since this is an AU (alternate universe), the characters may seem a bit skewed. The boys are in college, and their personalities are a bit different. The setting is a junior college in a small town in Missouri.

Disclaimer: I don't own the rights to Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters Square created. Nor do I own any of the Disney characters. I just own this fanfic, and my copy of the game, which I really should get back to playing. (I'm on my second playthrough ;)

Well, on with the show! salutes all readers

College Boys

By Pisces Demon

Sora's POV

BEEP BEEP BEEP

Mm? What the..? Why'd I set my alarm?

Oh. That's right.

Today's the first day of college.

It starts out like any other day. I drag myself out of my nice warm bed reluctantly, stumble over to my dresser, and lean against it for a moment, waiting for the world to come back into focus.

I almost wish I didn't start school today. These last two weeks have been rather busy, but fun, what with moving in on the second week of August., meeting my neighbor, and getting acquainted with the town while job hunting.

After a moment, the world isn't so blurry. I rub the sleep out of my eyes, yawn, and stretch at the same time, heading to the bathroom. Nature is calling very strongly.

After taking care of business, l grab the clothes I had laid out last night and get dressed. I put some toast in the toaster, and while waiting for that to cook, I prepare my lunch. Should've done that last night, but I was busy playing on my PS2. Beating the crap out of giant freaky looking aliens on Xenosaga is extremely satisfying.

The toast pops up just as I finish making my lunch. I ignore it for a moment to put my sandwiches, soda, a package of M&M's (I love junk food), and a small bag of chips in my lunchbag.

I grab my toast, put some butter on it, and grab my lunchbag after making sure I have everything I need. I doubly make sure I have my schedule. Can't forget the schedule. Anything else I need? I check around my apartment, making sure everything is turned off, then swing my book bag on my shoulders. Okay, all geared up and ready for my first day of college. I head out the door, munching on my toast.

I'm not nervous, in fact, I'm rather looking forward to it. However...

Why do I have this feeling I'm gonna get completely lost? I answer my own question as I walk down the sidewalk. Most likely because this is something new, and whenever I go to a new school, I manage to get lost, no matter what. I suppose it's a tradition.

Oh well. Life goes on and all that. I finish my toast as I reach the corner of the street, go left, and continue walking past an empty building, which is really dusty. My fingers leave little trails in the dust as I drag them across the windows, not really noticing where I'm going. Biiig mistake.

Wham!

"Oof!" I collide with someone. Hard. Next thing I know, I'm sprawled on the ground, and a boy about my age is standing above me. He has ruffled blond hair, blue eyes and a rather sheepish expression on his face. "Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going." He offers me a hand to help me up. I grab it, and get to my feet. "Thanks," I say, dusting myself off. "It's no problem. I should've been paying more attention. You okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Yo, Tidus!" Another boy jogs up to where we were standing. He has red hair that's styled oddly, and held back with a headband. The blond boy turns to face him. "Hey Wakka."

While the two are talking, I pick up my lunch box, and dust it off. I start to go around them, when Tidus stops me.

"What's your name?"

"...It's Sora. Why?"

"Just asking. Where you headed?"

"School."

"Neat. Mind if we walk with you?" He gestures towards the redhead. "We're headed the same direction you are."

I shrug. "I don't care."

We start walking again. Tidus and Wakka are discussing some kind of sport called blitzball, which I've never heard of. I guess they must be sport jocks.

All too soon, we arrive at the college. Tidus, Wakka, and I part ways. I pull out my schedule to find my first class. Even though I took the tour of the college when I registered, I still feel slightly lost, like I shouldn't be here. I put it down to first day butterflies, and squash the feeling. Must focus on getting to my classes. I look at my schedule. Okay, first class is… American History, room 251. I can deal with that, I'm good at history.

I walk down the hallway, go up the flight of steps, and manage to find my classroom without too much trouble.

I look at my watch. 8:45. And the class doesn't start till nine. Ah well. I sit down in an empty desk at the front of the class, and pull out my sketch book. Might as well do something to pass the time.

Selphie's POV

"Mmmmm, Johnny Depp, you sexy thing you. Come 'ere, let me have my way with you. "

"Selphie."

Hmmm? Who dares to wake me from my dream?

"Ohhhh Selllphieeeeee..."

Leave me be dammit! I'm happy!

"Selphie Marie Anderson, wake up this instant!"

"Should I get the cold water?"

"Hang on. Let's see if she wakes up first."

I groan into my pillow as I'm rudely dragged from my dream world, and into harsh reality. With an effort, I lift my head up and gaze blearily around the room. Bleh. Ladies and gentlemen, Selphie is not at her best when she's being woken from a hella good dream. Especially one involving a certain movie star.

My head flops back down on the pillow, and I curl into a ball, hugging my pillow and burying my face into it again.

"Go 'way. S' not time to get up yet," I mumble.

"Sorry, but today is the first day of college, and we can't have you missing it just because you want to sleep in."

"I told you to go to bed at a decent time, but nooo, you had to finish watching Pirates of the Caribbean."

I should probably mention that I have two roommates, Yuffie and Kairi. They're nice girls, and they do their share of the work, but they love to pick on me. I can't help it cause I'm a night owl! All the best stuff happens at night! Whaaat, you don't believe me? Just sit outside on our porch one night. You'll see what I mean.

But anyway... back to the subject at hand.

I raise my head again, and glare at them. Well, the best way one can glare when they're still half asleep.

"For your information, Pirates of the Caribbean was way more interesting than anything on TV. Besides, it had a plot, which is more than can be said for Kairi's late night soap operas." My head flops back down on the pillow again. "So there."

"She's got a point," Yuffie says.

"You two have no appreciation for soap operas."

Ugh. So much for going back to sleep. I sit up. "Honestly Kairi, the only halfway decent soap operas are All my Children, and The Young and the Restless,. Now Dark Shadows, there's some good moments in there, but it's basically a horror show pretending to be a soap opera. And Passions is just plain stupid. It was good at one time, but it's gone downhill now."

The redhead rolls her eyes. "And? Your point is? You simply don't understand the finer points of a soap opera."

"Argh. You know what, I'm not gonna continue this discussion. It's too early for this mess."

Now it's Yuffie turn to roll her eyes. "Early my foot. It's already 8:00."

"Class doesn't begin till 9:00. That's what my schedule says."

I get up and go over to my dresser. "Besides, it's a twenty minute walk from here to school, so can we stop the fussing, please?"

Kairi throws up her hands. "Fine. I'm gonna go get dressed. " She storms out of the room.

I pull out a pair of pale green shorts, the matching striped shirt, and a few other things, and head to the bathroom. Fortunately I had a shower last night, so all I have to do is get dressed, which I do so rather quickly.

Using the mirror on my dresser, I then begin my favorite ritual: primping. First, mascara, then green glittery eye shadow. Next, lip liner and lip gloss, then a bit of (non-glittery) blush. I make a kissy face at my reflection in the mirror, then step back to examine myself completely. Perfection! - I love Avon, especially when it's on sale. Good thing I have a job.

I grab my duffel bag and sling the strap over my right shoulder. I head for the door, putting my sandals on while hopping from foot to foot. If you've ever done this, you know how difficult it is. Finally, both sandals are on, and I stand outside on the porch to wait for my two lovely roommates.

Eee, it's so bright outside, and it's only 8:20. Huh, guess time flies when it's time for school. Yuffie joins me out on the porch. "Hey."

"Hey," I answer.

"What's your first class?"

"American History. Same time as my darling brother."

"You mean your cute brother."

"Why you think he's cute is beyond me."

"He's your brother, so naturally, you don't think he's cute. But I do."

"I should set you two up on a date sometime."

"With your matchmaking skills? I think not. You'd probably tell him I'm madly in love with him or something."

I grin. "You are."

"I am not. Besides, I'm not interested in dating."

"Humph. Maybe I should set him and Kairi up then."

"Set me and who up?"

I turn around. "Oh, Kairi. We didn't hear you. I was merely suggesting to Yuffie that she and Sora should hook up. She told me no, so I thought maybe-"

"Na-uh. Last time you set me up on a date, I was nearly mauled by the guy's girlfriend."

"How was I supposed to know he had a girlfriend?"

Yuffie snickers. "The engagement ring was a clue."

I sigh. "He told me the ring meant nothing to him."

Kairi snorts and shakes her head. "And you believed him? Anyway, we better get going."

I mock salute. "Yes ma'am!"

We start walking, discussing all the things girls talk about: boys, makeup, clothes, and what the teachers will be like.

By the time we reach the school, it's 8:50. Apparently we had spent more time talking than I thought. The girls and I part ways, and I find my classroom in no time flat. It helps when you pay attention when you take the tour of the campus.

I spot my brother, head bent over a sketchbook, and oblivious to everything. Grinning, I flop down in the seat next to him.

"Hello brother dear. Scribbling away are we?"

He doesn't even look up. "Hi sister dear. Meddling in my business again are we?"

"It's not meddling. It's taking an interest in what you're doing." I lean over and attempt to see what he's drawing. No luck, as he promptly covers it with his arm.

I should probably mention that Sora's sensitive about showing his artwork. Why, I don't know. He's talented, and I mean that.

"I wanna see!" I poke him. He doesn't budge.

"No. Class is gonna start soon anyway."

"So?"

"So nothing. It's not finished, and it's just a scribble."

"…your point?"

"My point is, I'm not showing it to you."

"Why do I have you for a brother?"

"The same reason I have you for a sister."

"Mean."

"I know."

Just then, more students file in.I glance at the clock on the back wall. 8:55. When I look back at Sora, there's a boy in the desk on his right side. Cute too. Silver hair, jagged at the end, and from what I can see, a body to kill for. Oooh, yummy.

Guess who the boy next to Sora is? Yup, it's Riku. I wanna sit next to him! ;;

End first chapter. I was gonna put Riku's P.O.V. in here, but I decided to not to. Ah well.

Anyways, comments, criticisms, and suggestions appreciated. Flames will be used to roast marshmallows so I can make s'mores.