Chapter 2: It Ended with a Friendship

Rated: M

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts!

Sora POV

"Thanks for leaving me back there you bastard!" I yelled over the phone when Tidus just continued to laugh.

"This isn't funny at all Tidus! He knows who you are too!"

"Eh?! What do you mean? How does he know who I am?" Tidus just kept throwing questions at me as I scratched my face.

"Well let's just say I kind of…you know…gave you away."

"YOU DID WHAT?! What kind of friend are you." And so I thought myself earlier, but now I didn't care since he was laughing about it.

"I-I had to. I was trapped and he was there…with me." I trailed off as all the memories from today just flooded back to me.

"Why didn't you say that earlier? Are you okay? Did he do anything to you? Sora? Sora!" He continued to call out to me, but all I could do was just stare off. Everything didn't feel real to me anymore. I felt…violated.

"Sora, are you listening? Speak to me Sora—"

"I have to go…" I don't know what came over me. I could still hear Tidus screaming over the phone until I ended the call. I dropped the phone, hearing it hit the floor, I really could care less. I crumbled to the floor with it and just spaced out. What just happened today wasn't normal, was it? I felt my face warming up and my heart racing. Those eyes…what is he planning. I jumped quickly hearing a knock at my door.

"Sora, are you feeling okay—why are you sitting on the floor like that?" My mother asked me as I picked my self up.

"It's nothing mom, I was just thinking to myself."

"Yea, weird huh?" I laughed at myself before getting into my bed.

"You finished all of your homework?"

"Didn't really have any since I finished it after school with Mr. Strife" I replied.

"Oh, so you had an after school study session with Mr. Strife?"

"You could call it that." I laughed when she gave me a confusing look.

"Look mom I have to go to bed. You know, I have school tomorrow." I reminded her and she just gave me one of her 'I know that!' looks. She ran her hands through my hair and kissed my forehead before leaving. I felt so secure here with my mother. I felt as if nothing would disturb me when I'm in my mother's home. I hugged my pillow tightly, hoping tomorrow would be better than today. I really didn't want to see that guy again. Not tomorrow or any other day. I felt myself drift to sleep without anything troubling me.

My alarm went off as I groaned to myself. Why was the alarm so freaking loud today. I stretched my arms and legs out, hearing a few popping sounds from my joints. I loved the feel of stretching first thing when I wake up. I shuffled to the bathroom, got ready and ran down stairs for breakfast.

"Sora, you finally got up without me having to wake you." My mom said handing me my plate for the morning.

"Yeah I know. For some reason my alarm was so loud this morning." I grumbled taking a bite of my toast.

"I wonder why…" My mother trailed off and turned her back.

"Wait a second! You don't have anything to do with this, do you?" I questioned pointing my finger at her.

"Would you blame your dear old mother for committing such a crime?" She dramatically posed, placing the back of her hand on her forehead.

"Yes, yes I would." She fell out crying on my shirt as I continued to eat breakfast as if nothing was going on until the door bell rang throughout the house.

"It must be Tidus! Gotta go mom!" I kissed her on her cheek and pointed to my mouth for her to smile the same smile I was giving her.

"I wouldn't blame you for anything in the world." I finished and left out the door only to be greeted by my worried friend.

"Sora, why did you hang up on me last night? I was worried about you. Did you get any bruises?" He checked me all over before I swung away from him.

"I'm fine Tidus now hurry up before we end up being late for school." He agreed with me and we talked our way all the way to the school.

We made our way into the classroom and I was happy to see that Riku wasn't here today. I thank whatever it was that stopped him from appearing today. I can't believe my heart was actually racing when I stood in front of my classroom door. I was totally losing it. I just simply chuckled to myself and conversed with Tidus and Kairi who were around me before class started. Once it started I was actually able to focus without getting in trouble today. All I had to do was get through the day without any problems then I'll be fine.

The next class was gym and that wasn't so hard at all. Gym was something I could get use to especially when challenging Tidus to anything that comes to mind. I always thought it was hilarious whenever we were tired from all the activities we did in one class. I'm glad lunch was next after this. The class was heading to the changing room when I was left to clean up everything after having ignored the teacher and challenging Tidus. Man, why didn't they get him to clean up too? This was so unfair. So that means I was he last one to make it to the changing room. And this cuts into my lunch time. This seriously bites.

I sighed and continued to change my clothes when I heard the door open and close afterwards. The sound of foot steps made me feel uneasy as it drew closer. It reminded me of yesterday as I began to panic in my head, but my body wouldn't move. Why was this happening now out of all times? When the figure turned around the corner from the locker, this turned out to be my worse nightmare. Why was Riku even here? I thought he was absent for the day. My eyes widened when he began walking my direction. My heart began to race the closer he got. I held my chest hoping he couldn't hear how loud my heart was pounding.

"You dropped this." He stopped in front on me and reached his arm out to give me my wallet. I was astonished that he actually came back to give me my wallet back. I looked at his expressionless face then those cold eyes of his before looking back at my wallet.

"Th-Thank you." I could only say. I was shaking. I didn't know what to do really. I steadily reached my hand out to grab my wallet when my hand suddenly brushed up against his skin. I withdrew my hand quickly as the wallet dropped to the floor, but my hand was easily caught by his grip. I looked away from his gaze and shut my eyes tightly, hoping he would stop. Why was this happening to me again? This was too much pressure on my heart. He leaned into me and ran his hands through my hair. His hands trailed down to the side of my face and turned my face towards his so I was looking at him. Once again, his lips met mines in a more fierce way. He had my arm still in his grip and the other held me from the back of my neck to deepen the kiss. I don't know why I didn't push him back. It felt good just like yesterday. I moaned into the kiss when I felt his knee brush up against my lower regions. Wait, what was I doing? Was I giving into him? I felt him smirk against my lips when I pushed away from him, breathing heavily. I stumbled back against the lockers on the furthest end staring at him.

"S-Sora, what's going on?" I was shocked to hear that voice come from behind Riku on the other side of the locker room.

"So you're Tidus." Riku turned around to face my friend. I didn't know what to do. I was so confused myself.

"T-Tidus It's not what you think, honestly!" I yelled, hoping he would understand.

"Are you sure about that?" Riku questioned gazing at me from the corner of his eye with his back still turned. I jolted from the gaze he was giving me as I looked to the floor, holding one hand to my chest and the other gripping my arm firmly.

"Tidus it's not what you—" I couldn't finish when I saw him run away from where we were.

"Tidus, wait I'm sorry!" I screamed and ran after him. Riku just stood there are watched without moving. I was out of his view once we made it out the locker room.

Riku POV

"Riku, I had no idea you were so possessive over Sora." That familiar voice came from above the locker. It was none other than Neku Sakuraba.

"Stay out of my business." He hopped off the tall locker as I began my walk towards the door.

"What? You're not going to share?" He walked in front of me and I just simply side stepped him on my way out the door. I felt his hand grip my arm tightly, as he stopped me from leaving the locker room.

"Don't get side tracked. You know what the gang does when you begin to change on them." I snatched my arm away from him and just continued to walk out the door.

"They'll dispose of you Riku!" He hollered out when I acted as if I was ignoring him. He's right though. I have to be more careful and dedicate myself to the gang more to rid of the suspicion.

Sora POV

Days have passed since that day Tidus saw Riku and I. I tried calling him, but he wouldn't pick up the phone. I tried talking to him at school, but he refused to look or speak to me. I was overwhelmed with sadness. I didn't want to lose my friend over something this ridiculous. I didn't know what to do, but every time I saw Riku I would just get angry. Reserving my self was part of my plan, but I can't hold myself back anymore. It bothers me everyday to not be able to communicate with someone dear to you. I have to admit. I do cry over this because this is unfair. It's just not right. It was a few minutes early before class started and everyone was talking and joking around. Tidus was quiet on his end and I was gazing out the window. It was like everyone was moving on except for us. That bastard Riku was sitting there reading as if nothing was going on. He made me sick to my stomach.

"Hey Sora, Do you have a minute?" Kairi approached me.

"What's up?"

"I'm worried about you and Tidus. You guys haven't been talking lately." I just looked down at my desk. I tried to hold back the tears that wanted to fall from my eyes, but it was hard to even do that. A comforting hand rested on my back when I looked to Kairi.

"Please try to talk to him. I don't want to see you guys like this." Thanks Kairi. I don't want us to be like this either. I stood up from my seat and walked over to Tidus to talk to him. He looked at me, but he turned away before I could speak.

"Tidus, please listen. I want to apologize." I grabbed his arm, but he snatched it away from me. I felt like my heart just got stomped on. This feeling that overcame me took control and I didn't know how to stop it. I walked back over to Kairi with my head hanging low. She tilted her head to question my actions when I picked up my textbook and walked to the front of the room. Everyone's heads turned after hearing such a loud impact from the front of the room. A girl let out a scream when everyone began questioning me from afar. All I could make out was 'What does he think he's doing?' or 'He just made his own death bed'. But what I did wasn't what had in mind, but I couldn't control it like I said. Riku's eyes were wide from the shock. Blood began trickling down his face and his arm from holding on to his head. He looked up at me and I bet he saw the tears that were running down my face.

"You fucking bastard! How could you?! I lost someone important to me because of you. You make me sick you piece of shit! Then you do these things that make me feel…" I don't know where this was all coming from, but I couldn't finish for some reason.

"I'm sorry." He said still gazing at me. His eyes were different now. They didn't look as if they were dominant, they looked…..scared, maybe surprised.

"Sora!" I heard a voice call at the door. I dropped my textbook and stumbled back.

"I didn't mean to— I don't know what over came me." I held my head trying to figure out what I was doing. I just ran out the door pass Mr. Strife and headed to the roof. What was wrong with me? Why did I do that? Now I'm really in trouble and he's going to come after me for it. I sat on the roof just waiting for my mind to clear when I heard a voice coming out of no where.

"That was a ballsy move to do something like that to Riku."

"Neku?" I turned around to look at him face to face when he walked up to me.

"You're the only person he would let get away with that. You're lucky kid, because if you were someone else, he would've obliterated you." I gulped to his words. Obliterate was such a strong word to use and it only frightened me more.

"No worries though, he's in the infirmary right now. They said he'll be okay." I was relieved to hear that. Wait, I was relieved? I cared about him. Why was my heart racing again?

"You're blushing." He pointed out, making me cover my face.

"More than likely if I go in there I'm going to be I supreme trouble with the faculty."

"Actually Riku talked to them already. So somehow you're in the clear." I was in the clear? How was this possible? I could've ended up knocking all his intelligence out. So that's what it's like being at the top of the school.

"I'll go pay him a visit." I was getting ready to walk off when I was suddenly pushed up against the wall.

"You don't want to spend any time with me?" He said getting a little too close for comfort. I pushed him off of me and turned my back towards the door.

"Don't think I won't bludgeon someone else."

"Yikes." He nonchalantly said and with that I left the roof heading to the infirmary. It wasn't too far, but I felt guiltier the closer I got. When I arrived I saw Riku sitting up on the bed talking to the nurse.

"R-Riku?" He turned towards me and gave me another surprised look for today.

"I'm sorry about what happened earlier!"

"Please don't yell. My head is already hurting." I began to panic and fell to my knees crying. He looked down at me surprised once more.

"I-I'm so sorry R-Riku." I was a sniffling mess. I felt a hand ruffle my hair when I looked up at him. He was smiling at me. He was actually smiling.

"I'm the one supposed to be sorry, remember?" He chuckled as he continued to ruffle my hair.

"So, we can be friends, right?" I tilted my head, waiting for his response.

"Sure why not." He smiled reassuringly after messing up my hair enough. Riku stood up from the infirmary bed and began walking to the door.

"Wait, where are you going?" I asked.

"To the Emergency Room, you know since you hit me with a textbook." He pointed to his head then I busted out crying again.

"Stop crying I'm going to be alright!"

"No you're not!" I screamed back.

"How do you know that?" I stopped for a second and thought about it. His hand rested on my shoulder when he sighed.

"Trust me, I'll be fine. I've had worse than this." He left the room leaving me behind. What did he mean by he had worse than this? Everything was so confusing. I walked back to the classroom when everyone jumped in their seats. The only person who literally jumped to the front of the room was Tidus. I was surprised at first, but then I was happy.

"Sora, you're not dead yet! I'm sorry I kept pushing you away. I didn't know how important I was to you." I pulled me in a tight hug. What does he mean I'm not dead yet?

"You're my friend and you're not the only one important to me." I looked over to Kairi who smiled and waved back. This was the happiest moment ever and I can't believe we all were back to normal again.

"Sora likes Kairi!" My eye just twitched on its own. Who the hell said that?