Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts in any way. If I did then there would be a lot more scenes with Sora and Riku.

Riku was always getting the girls, no matter what. He didn't even have to say anything and random girls would be swarming to know him. That's what Sora hated most of all; they never really knew him. Even if Sora has been a friend of Riku since forever, would that mean Riku could possibly like him, or even return his feelings?

Sure, Riku and Sora were friends since they could remember, hell, they were best friends. No one could truly destroy their friendship, but it's not a person they would have to worry about.

One day on Destiny Islands, Sora was sparring against Tidus for the second time that day, when Riku landed up on the beach in his boat. For that split second Sora was off guard, a perfect chance for the blond boy. In one move Sora was hit, landing on his butt and getting sand all over his clothing. Everyone laughed as Sora pouted. Riku extended his hand towards the boy as his amusement started to fade away. "Better luck next time, right?" Riku asked as he hoisted up his friend. Sora placed his hand behind his head and replied, "Yeah."

Tidus leaned on Wakka's shoulder, as he usually does, and whined, "too bad summer vacation is almost over! Stupid school starts tomorrow and my mom wants to take me clothes shopping!" Kairi and Selphie started to giggle at Tidus' complaining. "What's so bad about shopping? You can get cool clothes and find awesome sales," Selphie insisted half-serious. The look on the blond's face was that of total horror. "You're a girl. Guys aren't suppose to like shopping, girls are!"

The battle of words continued for a long, long time. After a while the rest of the gang started to talk about fighting styles.

"So Kairi, do you wanna spar for a little?" a curious Riku asked. Kairi had never really fought a lot since she appeared on the island but she was open to try new things. Kairi lifted up an arm in spirit as she replied, "Ya! Don't cry when I beat you, Riku!" Riku gave a happy chuckle as he picked up a couple of wooden swords from the base of the Paopu tree.

Riku gave himself a small attack stance, everyday practice from every fight showing in the exact pose he chose to start with. Kairi held the stick with a beginner's skill as she gazed in front, toward her opponent−will of the warrior was still plastered on her face.

Kairi charged first, wooden blade pointing straight to get Riku in the stomach. Riku took his sword and defended himself with years of practice. In reaction, Kairi moved her blade in a strange way. Riku gave a quick counter to what could've been deadly. "I'm gonna win, Riku!" Kairi hummed as she kept up her attack. Riku was truly surprised at how good the girl was with little practice in her life.

While Riku kept up his defense, Sora was fantasizing about the teen fighting for his love. Every blow, to Sora, was Riku's undying love attacking every obstacle put in front of him.

As the silver-haired teen kept up against the girl, he decided it was time for the fight to end. The boy subtly knocked down Kairi, but what happened next was a complete accident. As Kairi landed, her skirt flew up, revealing more than what needed to be seen. Even with shorts underneath, the vision still got the guys a bit happy−all except Sora−as she blushed and tried to get up as fast as she could.

Riku walked over towards and extended his hand in respect. "Need a hand?" Kairi instinctively grabbed unto his palm and shifted her weight to make things easier. Sora felt the jealousy rise towards his cheeks. Damn Kairi, getting all of Riku's attention. Even if she is my friend I still don't like how friendly he is towards her. That's when Sora's hearted deepened into sorrow. Inside, the boy knew he would have to accept that his feelings for Riku are absurd; he should just give up.

Sora sighed once again to the dismay of the others. "Hey, Sora?" Wakka called out to the brunet. Sora barely had time to place a cheery innocence over his facade, but he managed. "Yeah, Wakka?" After about a minute of silence, Sora wondered if he was hearing things until the other boy continued, "some of us were worried about you, ya." Sora gave them all a cheery grin to show how normal he appeared. "I'm fine guys, don't worry." Wakka shook his head as he replied, "not like that. You've been acting strangely and we just wanted to make sure you were fine." Sora's eyes almost widened at the thought of all of them finding out his feelings. "I'm just having a bad week, things will be getting better, 'kay?" Wakka nodded almost shakily and returned near Tidus' side.

As soon as Sora felt safe, he relaxed his face and sighed. After that, a strong yet almost pale hand cupped over his mouth.

"Don't tell me you're not a little worried."

Sora almost froze when he felt the hand, but relaxed when he heard the voice. It was Riku.

With a little mischievous grin, Sora lightly licked Riku's hand that was still tightly covering the boy's mouth. What surprised the brunet most was that Riku didn't let go. Riku only tightened his grip, replying to the trick, "I'm not letting you do that easily!" Sora's eyes almost widened. Curiosity lingered in his mind to see how far Riku would let him go.

Sora started licking at Riku's palm as though it were an ice cream cone; no dice. Sora didn't want to have to do it, but it was forced upon him. He started to nibble on Riku's hand.

"That won't either So-"

Before Riku could finish, Sora bit Riku's tough hands as hard as he could. The sensation forced Riku to lift his grasp, rubbing his palm to dull the stinging sensation.

"Ow Sora! That hurt!" Riku said teasingly, making Sora pout at every word.

"Next time I'll bite harder!"

"I'd like to see you try."

Another fight was formed, both boys looking idiotic as they didn't exactly hit. More like bite and scratch each other.

Wakka, Selphie, Tidus, and Kairi just watched their friends having the strangest fight ever. Wakka was the first to say anything. He rubbed the back of his head with his hand as he reluctantly called out, "Hate to ruin the moment, but you might want to stop now, ya?" both boys looked at each other before looking away, red crawling towards their cheeks.

"Sorry Sora."

"Sorry Riku."

Sora sat in between Kairi and Riku on the Paopu Tree. Kairi was gazing at the beautiful sunset, the clouds had made the environment almost magical. Tidus had left earlier kicking and screaming as Selphie and Wakka made a deal that if they came they would pick out clothes with him, definitely better than nothing but still bad. Riku started to talk about school life.

"School's coming. Too bad our vacation didn't last just a little bit longer. Nervous about ninth grade?"

That's right! Sora almost forgot how it would be his first day in high school. The brunet didn't like the idea of leaving some of his friends in middle school, but if Riku was there, he would be fine.

"A little."

"Really? I was almost a nervous wreck. Then again, I didn't have you guys there to cheer me on."

Those words echoed in Sora's mind, making him feel special, that is, until Kairi spoke up.

"Riku, can I say you're my boyfriend?"

She seemed very subtle. The brunet looked at her, staring invisible daggers at her until she would die and go to hell. No luck. If there was one thing the brunet was out of was luck.

"Don't be silly Kairi, you'll be good enough for all the boys to drool after."

Sora's mind shut down a bit, sad about how Riku said those words. He knew no matter what, Riku would eventually go out with Kairi and maybe even... marry her.

Sora arrived home, staring at the mess known as his room. He laid on the bed staring at the ceiling. His thoughts were clouded with ideas of Kairi and Riku together. The brunet turned to his side, blue eyes gazing at something Riku had made especially for him. He sighed.

"Welcome to your new school Sora."

He went off like a light.