AN: I'm back, and this time with a series of short character-insight drabbles. They'll be published as different chapters of the same story because they're all very short. First up is Riku, whose drabble was inspired by the song Kimi no shiranai monogatari, or, The Story You Don't Know by Supercell. I suggest you listen to it. It's a really good song, though you'll probably need to read the translation.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or the song that I got the idea from.

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One day a summer or two ago, Sora suddenly had an idea.

"Let's go stargazing tonight!" He sounded so excited, as if we hadn't done it hundreds of times before.

"You get good ideas once in a while, huh?" Even though we'd done it hundreds of times before, Sora's excitement was infectious. It always has been. I can't say no to him.

Before long, we were surrounded by the darkness, but above us the sky was so full that it looked like it was raining stars. A meteor shower, I realized. Today was special. Different. Like the two of us, since Kairi came.

I wondered, how long had things been different? Was it really Kairi that changed everything, that made me realize that I stopped seeing Sora as just a friend? When did Sora become the starry sky in my dark world?

Would he be surprised if I told him? Probably. We're best friends. And we always will be. That's what we decided. Nothing can change that.

"There's Deneb, Altair and Vega." Sora pointed at each star in the summer triangle, smiling slightly with pride.

"Where'd you learn that? I bet you're pointing in the wrong direction." I expected Sora to get flustered or angry, but he just grinned.

"I know I'm right."

Where'd that confidence come from? Sora's always been… no. Sora's actually the confident one. I'm the one who relies on him. I want to become stronger. I want Sora to rely on me. I've always wanted him to rely on me. I've always wanted him to need me, like I need him. But… he probably never will. Sora's always been the type to draw people in. He makes friends easily. He wouldn't miss one.

I love you Sora. I always have. But it's no use. I act like I don't care, but that's not true. Every day, the pain in my chest grows. I'm afraid that you'll leave me behind. You won't, though, as long as I don't tell you. It's enough if we're always together. Friends forever, right?

I didn't tell him. I couldn't. And now I'll never get another chance without screwing everything up.

I still remember that summer day, and that starry sky. They're all burned into my memory, like Sora's smile. No matter what happens, this will be the secret I never tell you. I'll always treasure the memory of that night, where you pointed, and, with an innocent voice…