1Forever

Part 2

"Aitsu Gei"

Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts, or any characters used in this story.

Their lips parted much slower than they had connected. Sora slowly opened his eyes to see Riku with a vague, and cryptic expression. Riku, soon realizing where he was, and what had just happened, looked from Sora to Kairi, to Hayner, to Selphie. They looked shocked, and seemed to focus their attention on Riku's reaction. He looked back at Sora, and freaked.

"What the hell was that!" He roared, giving Sora a shove. Sora was baffled.

"B-but the.. The hints! The signs!" Sora cried.

"Hints?" Riku said, confused. "What are you talking about!" Riku looked again to Kairi, Selphie and Hayner who seemed to point their shock and confusion toward Sora.

"Th-the paopu! And, and, and.. " His eyes began to tear. "I don't understand!" Glancing back to Kairi, Selphie, and Hayner, who began to talk amongst themselves, Riku stepped close to Sora, mouth to his ear.

"Don't cry," he whispered. "We need to talk. Meet me in the secret cave at sunset." He stepped back, smiled, then walked across the bridge, and down the stairs. A nostalgic feeling numbed Sora's body and mind. Kairi finally approached him.

"...Are you okay?" she finally asked.

"...I think so." Sora grumbled.

"...Is there something you would like to share?"

"There's something I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE! " Wakka screamed, running across the bridge. He handed out cans of beer to them all. "IT'S PARTY TIME!"

"Why are you screaming!" Hayner complained, hands over his ears.

"Pence and Olette went to play some music up in the bedroom. Someone better get laid tonight, or I'll do all o' ya'll!" He stumbled as he tried to walk away, and fell sideways off of the bridge into the water. It was a good laugh for the most part, but Sora wasn't laughing with the rest of them. He just wandered off to the other side of the island. It was late in the day, and the other side of the island was dark. There were left over pieces of rotted wood used for a dock, and a lookout station. There were about 20 palm trees and more beach sand. He walked around the whole back end without finding anything interesting to distract him. He finally climbed up the ledge on the side of the island. He then sat, and thought.

'Did I pick up his signals wrong?' he pondered. 'Why do I always let my emotions get the best of me? Now everyone is going to think differently of me. It's not fair. Why didn't I just keep my mouth shut and myself contained until I could speak to him in private? Riku... I thought... I thought maybe you were returning that love I've always had for you... I was ready to let it go until we spent that time together in the world of darkness before making it back here. That was nearly two years ago. I'm sorry.' He shook it off, and realized it was sunset. Riku was waiting for him in the cave. He quickly made his way back to the other side of the island.


Tidus and Wakka were passed out on the beach. Selphie and Pence were kissing on the dock. Sora headed towards the secret cave. It was hidden behind a few trees, by the ladder that led to the path that led to the deck and the bedroom. He got on his knees and crawled into the entrance of the cave. A cool breeze flowed through the small cave. It was dark, and slightly damp. He walked to the end of the cave where the space was larger. As he walked he thought about all the times him, Kairi and Riku would go in there to scope out monsters, and draw on the walls. Childhood memories. Didn't mean much to him now. He had grown out of his childhood, and had lost his innocence. He finally stopped walking.

"Riku?" He called. "Are you in here?"

"Here," Riku said, walking out of the shadows. "We need to talk."

"So you said."

"First things first. I want to apologize for what happened on the bridge."

"What do you mean?" Sora scratched his head. "I should be the one-"

"When you... Kissed me," Riku said, starting to blush. "...I purposely had a fit, and pinned it all on you to avoid stares, and negative thoughts from Kairi, Hayner and Selphie." Sora's eyes widened.

"You...I don't believe you. Why would you make me look bad in an attempt to make yourself look... Wait a minute."

"Sora, I'm sorry. I didn't intend to do it. I really hope you can forgive me. I was just afraid of what they might think of-"

"So if you lied about being so shocked...Then... Was I right!"

"Sora... I.. I didn't know how to tell you. I think that I am in love with you. And I didn't want everyone knowing..."

"So that's why you pretended to freak out..." Sora gave him a tight hug. "Of course I forgive you." They sat down together on the side of the cave. Right next to them was the old drawing that Sora and Kairi had drawn of themselves giving the other a paopu fruit. Sora leaned over and placed his head on Riku's shoulder.

"Do you think Kairi will be mad when she finds out?" Riku asked. "She'll figure it out eventually."

"She already thinks I'm queer for what happened." Sora replied.

"I guess it wouldn't be too much of a shock then." Riku smiled, leaning his head down over Sora's. He lifted Sora's head, and embraced him in a passionate kiss. At first, it was just lips. Riku soon forced Sora's mouth open with his tongue. Sora's hands began to feel up and down Riku's back, then up to his head.He began to stroke and caress Riku's hair, petting him softly, pulling him closer. Riku grabbed Sora's shirt, unzipped it, and pushed him over. They both gasped for air as their kiss ended. Riku then began to softly lick and nip at Sora's neck. Sora softly sighed, face growing flushed. His hands found the edge of Riku's shirt and began to feel his way up his flesh. He eventually took his tight, yellow tank off.

"F-forever," Sora gasped, as Riku nipped his ear. They locked hands, then lay in silence, listening to the wind blow through the cave, and the waves on the beach. Riku kissed Sora's forehead, then sat up-right.

"Forever?" he questioned moments later.

"I wanted to say, 'let's stay like this forever' but all I was able to get out was one word." Sora smiled. They both stood up, dusted themselves off, and walked to the entrance of the cave. Sora put his arm around Riku's waist, as Riku placed his arm around Sora's shoulders.

"It's a beautiful night," Sora said, grinning. "Let's go find a shady spot."


They walked past the passed out drunks, and the napping hook up. Music was playing, probably Kairi, Olette and Hayner. They walked to the back end of the island. They walked to the look out tower, and climbed up. They sat for a while, staring at the stars. Then Sora reached over to kiss Riku again. A few moments later, Riku lay down on his back, saying "Here's to forever," and pulled Sora on top of him. They lay there, together, until sunrise.

Stay tuned for part 3, comin' your way soon!