A/N: I got this awesome hat for Christmas. I'm wearing right now. It's funky looking. I'm in love with it. Yep…

Bring on the Popcorn

Riku walked happily downstairs from Sora's apartment to his own. He stopped in front of a row of mailboxes and found the one with his apartment number on it. He pulled out his keys, opened the mailbox and emptied its contents.

"Junk, junk…pizza coupons aaaand the rent," he said as he fumbled with the lock on the door. It swung open and he walked in, dropping the mail on a small table next to the couch.

"I guess I should take care of the rent. I do enjoy this little roof over my head," Riku said as he picked up the envelope and opened it, "625 even...ouch." He opened a small drawer under the table and began to write a check when he heard a knock on the door. He went to the door and peered through the peep hole. Seeing the taller of the pair outside, he glared at him even though he knew it went unseen. He yanked the door open and Roxas stood before him with Axel's arms wrapped around his middle. Riku sighed.

"What?" he demanded.
"Aww, don't sound so happy to see us," Axel said, grinning.

"Alright, hey Roxas! D'you wanna come in?" Roxas began to walk in, leaving his boyfriend's grasp. Riku smirked back at the stunned boy before closing the door. Axel began to yell and pound on the door.

The commotion made the neighbors walk out to see who was disturbing their daily lives. After seeing the people watching him, Axel smiled as he plotted way to embarrass his unsuspecting friend.

"Riku! I can't believe you're trying to steal my boyfriend from me!" Several people's eyes widened so he continued."Keep your hands off of him! I know how you are and how easily Roxas is seduced. Don't touch him!" The door flew open and a pair of hands grabbed his arms and pulled him inside. Axel fell to the floor and Riku towered over him.

"Great, now all of my neighbors think I'm some gay kid who only thinks with his second head."

"But you are," Axel said not daring to move.

"I'm not gay," he said as he walked into the kitchen. Axel, feeling safer, got up and plopped himself down on the couch next to Roxas.

"Not yet," he whispered into the other boy's ear. Roxas giggled then gasped. "Riku! You have The Grudge!"

"Actually, it's Sora's. I'm borrowing it."

"Can we watch it now? Please? I want to see it!" "Sure."

There was a loud ripping noise and the crinkling of plastic. The sound of a microwave door opening and closing then the beeping of a timer being set was heard. After a few seconds, popping and the scent of artificial butter were definite signs that Riku was making popcorn.

After the timer beeped its completion, Riku poured the popcorn into a big bowl then walked back into the living room. Roxas had already attacked the DVD player and was waiting patiently with the remote in hand. Axel pulled him into his lap and Roxas began the movie. Riku absentmindedly ate the popcorn. He glanced at the two boys next to him. Their snuggling made him feel like something was missing.

Someone was missing.

"Why don't we invite Sora down? It is his movie after all," Riku suggested. "Sounds good," Roxas replied not taking his eyes off the screen. Riku went to the phone and dialed Sora's number. It rang several times but he didn't pick up. Riku look at the clock.

9:47

"It is getting late and he must be tired from all the unpacking," he mumbled. He walked back to the couch and sat down as far away from the others as he could.

"No luck?" Axel asked.

"Nah, I think he went to bed," Riku replied.

"Not surprising. He starts a new job tomorrow."
"You do too don't you Riku?" Roxas said, snapping back to reality.

"Yeah. Same place as Sora."

"Axel! Look how late it is! Sorry Riku, we need to go."

"Ugh. The test."

"Yes. C'mon. We need sleep."

Riku chuckled, "see ya guys." Roxas dragged Axel out of the apartment and to the parking lot. "Sleeping sounds great," Riku yawned and stretched his way back to his room.

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A/N: I'm drinking Coke and 't.A.T.u.: The Best' is currently blasting in my ears. These remixes are freaking awesome. I need my Hershey's Symphony bar now.