Summary: An obsession can be passionate, but can also be fatally dangerous. Terriku. LeaKu. Rated M for somewhat dark themes as the story progresses.
A.N.: I hope more of you will eventually like this in the future. I actually have some chapters done, but it's just a matter of me finding time to upload.
Riku could not even gather enough concentration to get back to his summer assignment as he succumbed to the softness on his bed.
"A master's degree in literature. He must be so smart," Riku sighed out. He hugged his pillow as he subconsciously whispered, "And older than me, too. What's that, a master's he said?" Riku quietly whispered some numbers out. "Eighteen, nineteen, twenty...twenty one...only for a bachelor's and entering college right after high school. Twenty three years old is a minimum age for master's by then."
Riku blushed as he turned to stare at the ceiling. Terra just had to be at least twenty-three years old. That was seven years- or even more- older than himself. "A boy like me can only dream, haha..." He blew the hair that got into his face when he rapidly turned around again. "But, God damn, is he sexy. Probably intelligent as well. A nice body..."
Riku turned his head towards his window, quietly walking to it. He cast a translucent curtain aside and peeked outside. Riku's eyes followed Terra as he walked grabbed some boxes that were in front of his porch. His mouth slowly opened in an admired awe as he whispered out, "A really, really nice body..."
Riku's mouth went dry as Terra's face turned towards his direction. It would have been too obvious if he ducked for cover and impossible as well since Riku was glued to his spot. Instead, Riku shyly waved which earned him a smile from the man who carried boxes into his home. The silver haired male closed the curtain and felt his heart flutter a couple of times before he slapped his cheeks.
"Distractions, distractions...I have to get back to my work."
Riku leaped onto his bed and opened up his book once more. Of course, as soon as he opened it, his mother called his name from downstairs. She wanted to most likely ask about the neighbor. He groaned a bit at the upcoming nosiness of his mother; it was inevitable.
So Riku went downstairs and painstakingly told her briefly about Terra. His possible age, his occupation, and how he liked the pie she baked, which she soon gushed at. He left some details out such as about how good-looking Terra was, or his mesmerizing eyes, or his muscular arms that he would love wrapped around him. Riku had to go upstairs and came up with the excuse of that "he should really get back to doing his homework".
It wasn't until night time after his shower that he noticed Terra was no longer moving boxes in and out of the house. Maybe it was now a good opportunity to go outside since his eye candy was out of sight. Riku cast aside his curtains and opened up his large window. He slipped outside onto the small porch, sitting on the chair that was set there. He opened up his book to the page he had left it on, using the moon as his source of light.
"'Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind. And therefore is winged Cupid blind'," he read aloud, marking the page with a sticky note.
"Ah, A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Riku, startled, turned around towards the voice. He stared at an identical porch like his own, only with Terra sitting across from him. He was now in more comfortable clothing, a tank and some loose fitting sweats.
"Sorry, am I disturbing your reading?"
"N-no, not at all," Riku denied with a smile, putting down his book. "It's amazing how you could tell what a book is just by one line."
"Well, it is one of my favorites," Terra chuckled. "Reading assignment? Or just for fun?"
"Reading assignment for my class. But, it doesn't mean that I don't enjoy reading it," Riku laughed lightly. He watched as Terra leaned his body against the railing of the porch, looking up at the sky.
"A student that enjoys reading? That's rare." Terra gave a slight smile as he looked back at Riku with a glint in his eye. "Are you in college?"
"Ah, no. I'm still in high school."
"Interesting. You're very mature for a high school student," Terra complimented, bringing a slight blush to Riku's face. "About to graduate?"
"No, it's my junior year. I'm only sixteen..." Riku awkwardly said. He never really liked talking about himself since he didn't find anything interesting to say. But, Terra seemed to be proactively listening to his words.
"I feel so old," Terra laughed out, running a hand through his hair.
"You can't be that much older," Riku teased. "What are you, twenty?"
"Four years ago perhaps."
Riku nodded. He had predicted the range of his age quite nicely. "You're not old..."
"Haha, don't lie to me..."
"Honestly, you aren't. You look very good for your age," Riku slipped out. He softly gasped, covering his mouth as Terra raised an eyebrow at him. "W-what I mean is, you look young."
Terra smirked for a moment. "Thank you."
The summer night at the islands were usually warm, but never uncomfortably so. Now, Riku could feel his skin burning with embarrassment. Terra probably thought he was a stupid kid, having stupid, hormonal feelings.
"Well, I wouldn't want to disturb your reading any longer," Terra said as a farewell. As he slid open the door to go back inside, he turned around. "Have a good night," he murmured. Before he closed the door, he softly ended with a smile, "Riku..."
"G-good night," Riku stuttered out. He waved his hand and stumbled as he entered his room once more. How was he supposed to concentrate on reading now? He wouldn't, that's what. Riku set down his book, laying down on his bed. He closed his eyes and with a soft sigh he turned off his lamp.
To gaara'sGurl101: I don't know what you are thinking, but it's not going to be good. xD
