AN: For some reason, I had the urge to write a Sora/Kairi/Riku. I don't know why - can't explain it. I see this relationship as being very innocent, which is why I chose this prompt - number 8 - "innocence".
I remember the day when I unravelled the logistics of their relationship as though it was yesterday. They'd been close friends since they were little kids, and their adventures had only strengthened that bond. I guess I'd always expected Sora and Kairi to end up together, and Riku would be the best man at their wedding. Things didn't quite turn out like that.
They'd become much more affectionate with each other, when they returned from wherever they'd been. Nothingtoo obvious, a hug here, a kiss on the cheek there, that kind of thing. They were always together. You never saw one without the other two. Well, there was one exception to that rule, and that was in the toilets at school, where I managed to talk to Kairi alone.
"What's going on between you three, Kairi?"
She shrugged, as though it was no big deal. "Nothing."
"Oh, come on. One minute, you're laughing and hugging Sora, then you're kissing Riku, then Riku looks at Sora like he wants him. Something's going on. Who's dating whom?"
"I love them both, Selphie, but we're not dating."
The tone of voice suggested that she loved them as friends, or possibly like family, but it didn't quite fit. There was more to it than that.
It wasn't until I saw them on the beach, a few weeks later, that I realised. Sora was lying on the sand, Kairi's head resting on his shoulder and his arms around her. Riku was there, too, and I watched as Kairi lifted her head and kissed him. Strange, considering she was wrapped in Sora's arms. When Sora started playing with Riku's hair, affectionately, I was convinced that there was something strange about their relationship. When I saw them all heading back to Sora's house, a bit later, I followed them, just to see. I wish I hadn't.
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I know Selphie followed us, that day we were at the beach. It's probably why she hasn't spoken to me since. Riku tells me to give her time, that it's probably hard for her to understand. He's the one who needs the most emotional support, so I guess he'd know. Me, I'm more physical - I like hugs, kisses, and all of that. Sora will take affection in any way it's offered. The three of us support each other, and that's how it's always been. It's unusual, I know, but it works for us. Inthe eyes of the world, it's wrong, but I think it's the only solution that's right for us.
We didn't mean to move from friendship to relationship, it just happened. In one of the worlds we visited, I think it was the jungle, we had to share a small tent between the three of us. Due to the lack of space, and the heat, we didn't really sleep. Instead, we talked all night, and it ended up with Riku crying into my shoulder, and Sora hugging us both. Kissing Riku felt like the right thing to do, then Sora used his infamous puppy dog eyes and said he was feeling left out. I asked him, laughingly, who he wanted a kiss from.
"Don't make me decide between you."
You might expect the situation to have been awkward, but it wasn't. It was the best solution for us. I love them both, always have and always will. They're my boys, and I'm their girl.
AN: So, was it ok or did I make a complete mess of it? I won't know unless you tell me.