A/N: Gisele has been very inspired lately. I've been going a little fan fiction crazy. And this is my absolute favorite fandom, so I'm more than happy to do a little story for it! Not sure where I'm gonna go with it, but I hope all enjoy!

A/N 2: I was listening to "Dearly Beloved" the song that runs in the very beginning of the game on the loading screen and it made me think of this. It's a very pretty song that I simply adore 3

Disclaimer! (I remembered to write it again! ) I do not own Riku, Sora or Kingdom Hearts! If I did, Kairi would be dead, leaving the two boys to be happily together. And I would take Riku home on weekends

Dearly Beloved

Chapter 1: Fateful Sonata

"Alright class! That will be all for today! Don't forget to review pages..."

The rest of the teacher's words were drowned out by the squeal of the bell and the rush of the exiting students. His sapphire eyes had been staring out the window, yearning for freedom when the sound of the bell alerted Sora back into reality. He straightened up in his seat and stood up slowly, stretching out his aching bones. He heard a pop and winced, telling himself to drink more milk. He scratched at the back of his neck, fingers brushing over the clasp of his silver crown necklace. It was about the only thing he got away with in this school, his luck not exactly being with his grades.

"Finally... The end of the day..."

Sora was one of the last to leave class, sighing softly to himself as he picked up his books. Wandering out slowly, not in any rush to join the rest of the student body, he began to hum to himself. It was always hard to have school during the summer. The thought that there were other teens like him out enjoying the sun made Sora green with envy. He loved the summertime; the crisp air, the feel of the refreshing beach water on his tan skin. If only he hadn't gone and failed math...

"Damn it..."

Sora growled softly under his breath and walked a little faster. The sooner he could get to his car, the sooner he could get to the beach. He already had his trunks in the car, along with some snacks, his board and a towel. He'd been anticipating it all day...

Suddenly, Sora's ears picked up music. Without really understanding why, he turned towards the sound and followed it.

"A piano..."

Someone was playing in the school music room. He thought to himself that it was beautiful and started to walk a little faster without realizing it. Sora liked all types of music, but he was a real sucker for classical and piano pieces. The sounds were just so peaceful, which he thought was something unappreciated in his current generation of music. Whoever was playing was good enough to capture his interest, which peaked his curiosity. Who in his school had such talent?

Reaching the room, Sora stood in the doorway simply observing. The boy at the piano was nearly finished with his piece, which Sora had recognized immediately after hearing it.

"Eyes on Me."

Sora had muttered softly to himself after the last note was played, getting the pianist's attention. The boy turned his head quickly, apparently being too involved in his music to notice Sora until he had spoken. Aqua locked onto sapphire and neither of them said a word for a moment, trapped in each other's gaze.

Straight, silver hair cascaded in stylish layers down to his shoulders. Shocking aqua eyes - a beautiful mixture of blue and green - stared back at him. His lips were full and pouty, set against a soft, pale, questioning face...

"He's gorgeous..."

Sora inwardly squirmed and thanked the powers that be that he hadn't said that out loud. He always kind of knew about his own preferences, but was glad that no one else did. Even living in the land of the free did nothing to ease the fear of ridicule and prejudice that the gay community faced these days. He was secretly hoping to grow out of it, but deep down, he knew he was fooling himself. However, it was no one's business but his own. Sora didn't really have anyone that he was too close to. He was more of a loner in school. The only people he could really stand were his 'beach buddies' as he called them. Random surfer dudes that shared his opinion of the fresh sea air. Even then the most he shared with them was a sandwich or a wave...

Sora snapped out of his daze, realizing he had just been standing there staring for almost a full minute. Hoping he wasn't blushing too hard, he ran a hand through his cinnamon spikes and grinned awkwardly.

"Eyes on Me. From Final Fantasy 8. That's what you were playing, right?"

The other boy blinked twice, snapping out of his own trance. He smiled lightly at Sora, remembering himself.

"Yeah... I'm surprised you know that piece..."

Sora huffed indignantly. He puffed out his cheeks a bit - a habit he hadn't been able to break from childhood -and stared hard at the young man in front of him. The boy was wearing the school's standard uniform, but Sora couldn't help but think that it suited the one before him more than it suited himself. The boy stood up - a whole head taller than Sora, which was something he didn't like - and smiled down at his expression, eyes shining.

"Of course I know what it is! It happens to be one of my favorites."

"Ok, ok! I don't know too many people that listen to video game soundtracks. No need to get offended."

"I love them! Especially stuff from the Final Fantasy series."

"Oh?"

"Yeah! Like the main theme from 7 or Zanarkand's theme from 10..."

Sora started to babble on, his mood turning bubbly and infectious. Soon he had the other boy laughing at his enthusiasm and adding comments of his own. When it seemed he had finally run out of steam, he turned a questioning gaze upon the boy.

"Why are you in here anyway?"

The boy quirked a silver eyebrow.

"Isn't it obvious?"

Sora stuck out his tongue and glared at him.

"I mean why are you allowed?"

The boy chuckled at Sora's behavior.

"Mrs. Stevens lets me practice here during summer school. I don't have a piano at home."

Sora shook his head, not understanding why someone would want to be holed up in a small room when they could be out enjoying the sun. The boy picked up his sheet music and turned to walk out the door, when he felt a hand on his arm. He turned around and saw Sora gazing apologetically up at him. He couldn't help but think that it was an adorable face.

"I didn't mean anything bad. I'd just rather be outside, you know?"

Sora snapped out of his funk and grinned quickly. He stuck out his hand.

"I'm Sora!"

Ignoring the hand, the boy smiled and softly rustled Sora's hair.

"Riku..."

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So there we go! Chapter one! Enjoyment, yes? Hope so - it was a little too short for my taste is disappointed in self Well there will be more to come! Kindly review dearies!