The trio sat on the front steps of Sora's house, watching the tropical waves roll in mere yards away. Riku sat on the step in front of the one Sora was on, leaning back just slightly as the brunet ran fingers through long silver hair. Kairi sat closely next to Sora, legs against Riku's side and fingers itching to also play with those glorious locks.
Sora's mother called him into the house, and he left with a promise to return soon. Kairi took the opportunity to reach over and run a hand through Riku's hair. The boy stiffened under her unexpected touch. "What are you doing?" He asked.
"Can't I play with your hair?" Kairi asked.
Riku didn't respond.
"I mean, you let Sora. Why can't I?" She reached around to pull the bangs back from Riku's eyes.
Riku jerked his head away. "I just don't want you to. Sorry, Kai."
Kairi frowned, puzzled. A moment later, Sora came out and sat down behind Riku again, resuming his ministrations. Riku sighed deeply and leaned back against the brunette, a soft smile spreading across his lips as he closed his eyes. Sora leaned down and pressed a soft, lingering kiss to Riku's temple and ran his hands briefly across the other boy's chest.
Kairi simply blinked.