Because of You IntroChapter 1, a kingdom hearts fanfic

Hello everyone. I've come back to inform everyone that I am revising all chapters from Chapter 1-21. For anyone who has read this story their first way round, I have changed some things a bit like I redid a few scenes and some chapters haven't changed, I just tried to correct some errors. I want to thank EVERYONE for their support and reviews! You guys are simply amazing and it's because of you that I've decided to do this revise thing.. Also, I updated my summary so hopefully it will work. Criticism is also welcome but no flames against the pairing please. I must warn you though, that once I've revised every chapter, I can't tell you exactly when I'll update the new ones because of school work and home. So enjoy!

Summary: Riku is now a junior at Destiny High School along with some of his friends. Every day is a normal day, but Riku sometimes wonder what it would be like to have someone by his side. However, things change when Roxas's twin brother, Sora arrives new to town at their school and Riku's motives start to to twist. Filled with love triangles, drama, violence, and an angry stepfather and a crazy Sephiroth, the crew face challenges that they never thought would change their lives forever.

Warning: Everything you'd expect in a Rated M story. This is also a YAOI so if you don't like, please leave and don't read this.

Because Of You

Thoughts

Chapter 1:

Riku P.O.V.

"Hey Riku!"

"RIKU WE LOVE YOU!" A group of girls squealing together once they saw me.

I waved, nodded and smiled half heartily while walking to my next class, which is English. As you can see, majority of the school thinks I'm like the coolest guy at Destiny HS but of course, I never think on it. I just try to ignore the fact that every girl wants to go out with me.

When I'm alone, I'm lazy as hell. My mother wonders how she raised me to be like this and I told her it was because of me not having comfort. Though all I get in return is ' you just need to find a nice guy Riku' or 'maybe you should start getting laid'; which was very brave of her to say cause I was pretty shocked myself.

After entering my classroom, the one-minute bell rang throughout the school. I walked over to my seat with my bag slung over my shoulder and sat down beside my friend, Sachano. He's one of the people who know about my secret.

Well, I'm not saying it's a complete secret like if someone told, I'd have to go after them and kill them secret. I just like to keep it on the down low. So basically, I like guys.

Anyway, I met Sachano last year and since then, we became fast friends. Plus, he likes guys too so that conversations aren't as awkward.. If I wasn't so picky with who I liked or the fact that I liked Sachano as just a friend, I honestly would have dated him by now or at least flirted.

Did I mention that he's really hot too? Well, he is; with short blonde hair and dark green eyes that would remind you of fresh trees surrounding a meadow. Also, he's very athletic like myself but too buff.

May I add that he has a crush on this one guy whose really cute and its funny cause no matter how hard Sachano tries to make him talk, all the guy does is glare at him and walks off.

"What's up Sachano? You seem depressed about something?" I asked him while pulling out my white 1inch binder and carelessly tossed it on my wooden desk.

However, Sachano let out a frustrated sigh and sat straight up in his seat before leaning close to me as he spoke in a hushed voice. " I heard that Irin wasn't a virgin. Which means that if I did have a chance with him, it wouldn't be as special as I'd hope it would be."

For some reason, I laughed out loud but quickly covered my mouth, which made Sachano glare at me softly. Then I calmed down, took deep breaths and looked back at him.

"Sachano, do you know if it's even true? I mean, he is someone who is definitely not dominant. Besides, I'm sure there is no way, a guy like that, would be claimed already and not with that attitude he uses on you all the time." I replied with assurance as Sachano gave me a look that said 'how the hell you know all this stuff?' type of look.

Before we could continue talking, Cloud Strife, who is my English teacher, walked in the room with his briefcase and rested it on the desk before looking towards the class.

Cloud is another one of my close friends too. He's been my friend since I was in elementary so it's kind of like a father/son or brother relationship. All of us looked over at him as Cloud ran fingers through his spiky blonde hair and looked right back at us with dark, yet deep blue eyes.

"All right. I don't really want to do this lesson so I'll just give you the homework for tonight. You are to read pages 300 to 315 and do the questions and vocabulary. There all due tomorrow so I suggest you get to work. You may chat but only if you're asking for help." Cloud informed us in his deep, soft masculine voice before my classmates started taking out their books and started talking to one another.

I blinked a few times and tried to figure out what was wrong with Cloud because he never acts like that.

Ok, I'm going to admit that as much as I love it when Cloud isn't being a hardcore teacher, I'm a little bit worried. Not to mention that he isn't as hyped up like he usually is. I wonder if it has to deal with Leon. I'll find out about it sooner or later.

"I predict that the reason for Cloud's sudden mood change has to deal with someone by the name Leon, correct?" Sachano asks me without even looking at me and I nod my head.

"Probably is. I wonder what happened between the two to make Cloud look so useless? Its actually scaring me really."

"Aw! Someone's actually cares about another persons' feelings!" Sachano says teasingly with a grin and pinches my pale cheek like a mother would to their son and I pushed his hand off.

"Shut up. Sides, I'm sure Cloud will get over it soon. He can't stay like that for so long." I say to my blond friend before opening my English textbook and turning to the page of the story we were suppose to read.

BECAUSE OF YOU

"Your kidding me right?"

"No, Riku. Why would I joke about something like that?"

It was now lunch time, but it felt like the day dragged by pretty slowly.

Kairi and I sat underneath a white dogwood tree outside while we ate our lunch. From what I'm being informed with, Kairi was telling me the reason why Cloud was acting so strange this morning and like Sachano and I predicted, it was because him and Leon had a really intense argument that almost lead to a physical fight.

All of this happened this morning and the fact that Kairi had to stop it from going any further, meant that this wasn't turning any better.

"That's pretty crazy I will admit. Then again, this would be their first fight. Wonder how that feels?" I ask myself quietly though I wasn't expecting Kairi to hear me as she nudged my side with her elbow.

"Do you have any emotion at all? It's their first fight! Well, it was more of an argument but still! I would feel pretty guilty cause I'm sure they both wanted a nice healthy relationship." Kairi said on her part.

"A gym teacher and an English teacher. Here's what I'd say. Since Cloud is an English teacher, I'm sure he wants to stretch his teachings to the world. Well if Leon wants to help, I'm sure that he'll be able to stretch Cloud good enough for a-"

"Riku, don't you dare finish that sentence! I know I read yaoi manga and everything but please don't discuss stuff like that. I'm still trying to get them graphic pictures Axel sent me away from my mind." Kairi tells me before reading her 'Gakuen Heaven' manga.

I laughed at Kairi's innocence and shook my head. "Kairi, you know very well that that's impossible for me to do. Especially when I have Axel and Sachano with me. They will make sex jokes to no end and leave you laughing until your balls fall off."

"Well I don't have balls. Sorry to disappoint." Kairi replies back without glancing up at me with her bright blue eyes.

I stared at her for a moment as my smile vanished a soft frown appeared. "What's wrong? You look sad. Why's everyone so upset today?" I asked Kairi and myself at the same time before I watched her put her book away and looked over at me with sadness within her blue orbs.

"Jason and I chatted at my locker before homeroom this morning and he told me that we had to cancel our date. He had to help his father out with fixing their cars." Kairi said to me sadly and I raised a silver eyebrow.

"He canceled a date. What's the problem?" I asked with a bored expression before Kairi glared at me.

"I was going to tell him that I was ready to go to the next level!" Kairi shouted at me and got a few looks but we managed to look away and I couldn't help but give Kairi a hug around the shoulders.

"Sorry, Kai. Are you sure you're ready to…you know?" Even though Kairi's more responsible and honest then me, I was still her best friend since childhood. She's like my sister and I wanted to protect her like a big brother should.

Then, Kairi looked up at me and nodded boldly. No doubts or regrets filled her blue eyes and I admired that.

"If that's what you want, then do it. Just make sure he's protected okay?" I told Kairi, who smiled brightly at me and nodded before hugging me tightly.

For the past few years, I've always been jealous of most of my friend's relationships. The fact that they had some to love and protect, made me feel like a part of be was an empty vessel.

I mean, I did have girlfriends and all, but they were never serious. In a way, they never gave me that edge, that tingling feeling you get in your chest when you meet that certain someone.

Kairi had Jason and they both been going out since last year. Then Sachano's determined to get Irin, which so far looks like a failed plan while Axel and Roxas are busy making there relationship more interesting.

Why can't I be one of them? I want to have fights just like Leon and Cloud did but with the person I love. When we fight, I want to hold them and tell them I love them. I know there will be consequences with the world and that some people may disagree with my sexual preference but I don't care.

But I wonder if that will ever happen to me at all...

TBC

YaoiPrincess16- That's the end of chapter 1! Please review!