Second chapter. ;D Truthfully, the reason this took so long was 'cause I kinda forgot about it. But I got my first reviews on this story yesterday, by an Azure-Link and a zephyr hb, whom I thank dearly for their words of encoragement. I'm glad I write the pair to their liking. This chapter goes to them especially ('cause without the reviews, I'da forgot about this), and to everyone reading. I'm glad people favorite my story, but drop me a review, too! I like to know how I'm doing (and get an ego boost).
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Tidus rolled over in his bed, snuggling closer to the warm body beside his. It was so warm and inviting…Tidus felt like he could stay there for days.
Wait a sec…
Tidus flung himself up in bed, a rather unmanly shriek catching in his throat when he looked at the 'intruder' beneath his sheets.
Sora sighed softly in his sleep, curling into himself and Tidus' lower half at the same time. The brunette was unclothed from the waist up, visible by the way the deep blue comforter slid down Sora's back and exposed the tan skin. The boy's cherubic face was relaxed and serene, azure shielded behind long lashed eyelids. His lips were just slightly parted, soft snores and sighs slipping out.
Ah, yes. Now Tidus remembered.
They had confessed to one another—the memory still made Tidus' heart flutter—and then some time later they had both fallen asleep. They didn't do anything, but Tidus didn't feel as if they had to. He was fine being with Sora like this.
But if Sora wanted to take his shirt off...well. Tidus wouldn't have any problem with that. Sora almost always removed an article of clothing in his sleep; shirt, pants, socks. It was a habit of his that Tidus found himself really, really appreciative of this morning. And every other time Sora slept over.
But much to the blonde's surprise…he hadn't once thought about Sora's bare chest—not like that, anyway. He was too focused on the warmth radiating from his brunette's body. And though he wouldn't admit it out loud, Tidus was a sucker for romantic things like that; it was all Selphie's fault, her and her gay (literally) novels.
Tidus smiled and stroked Sora's head lightly, the boy muttering sleepily and snuggling into Tidus' side. The blonde only smiled wider, eyes drifting to the neon-red numbered alarm clock on his beside table. It was 9:50, well past the time the bus came. I guess we're not going to school…not that I mind. Tidus stretched slowly, laying his arm around Sora. He's absolutely gorgeous…and he doesn't even notice it.
Said brunette stirred, eyes fluttering open slowly. Sora sighed sleepily, picking his head up slowly before seeing Tidus with bleary eyes. He smiled then, letting his head drop back down.
"Mmm…good morning." Sora's voice was husky and velvety from sleep.
"Morning." Tidus whispered in reply, stroking Sora's cheek with his hand. Sora leaned into the touch, nuzzling Tidus' palm with his cheek.
"So last night…it wasn't a dream?" Sora asked, slowly as if he were having trouble forming sentences with his sleep clouded brain.
"No…" Tidus smiled softly when Sora beamed brightly.
"I'm glad." Then Sora paused. "What time is it?"
"Almost ten." He said nonchalantly, more interested in cuddling up to his love.
"Ten? Oh, jeez…I dunno if I can miss any schoolwork today…but I really want to stay with you." Sora hugged Tidus' middle as he spoke, then sighed. "I don't think I can face Riku today, either…" Ah, yes. The reason of their troubles; the devil himself. Tidus had almost forgotten about the bastard.
"I don't think you're in any position to be going anyway. So how's about I go get our work from school? I'll tell our teachers we're sick." Tidus suggested, tracing small patterns on Sora's back idly. He smiled, feeling the vibrations that the brunette's thoughtful hum caused.
"I don't see a problem with that. Just…be careful. Please don't do anything…brash." Sora pouted when Tidus' hands left his skin, but it was soon replaced with a blush when Tidus pressed his lips to Sora's shoulder blade.
"Don't worry, I'm not a kid anymore." Tidus laughed, then pushed himself from the bed (a bit reluctantly) to get dressed. Sora chuckled with a shake of his head, plopping back down on the bed. Tidus wondered if he could see the evil grin on his face.
Oh, Riku was in for it now.
"Excuse me, you're Riku, right?" Tidus asked with false politeness. He knew what he was about to do was wrong and that Sora'd probably get on him for it later, but he didn't really care.
"Yeah, that's me. What do you want?" He even hated the way the silver haired bastard spoke. Like he knew he was the shit or something. Tidus would show him in just a few moments…
"So you know Sora?" He kept his voice devoid of any one emotion.
"Huh? Oh, yeah. The brunette, right? Sweet ass? He was a good lay." Tidus nearly growled at the nonchalant way Riku spoke about Sora, his Sora. "What about him?" At this, Tidus smiled.
He punched Riku in the face. Hard.
Tidus called forth all his hate and anger at any and everything, and used it to punch Riku in the face. And damn, did it feel good. Riku stumbled back, obviously shocked, before landing flat on his ass and holding his now bloody nose.
Everyone in the halls stopped, gathering around with hushed murmurs and sounds of awe. Someone had the balls to punch Riku, the king of the school, and by themselves, too. He heard the enraged whispers of some fangirls, but ignored them in favor of glaring down at Riku hatefully.
"I thought I should let you know that he's mine. And if you even think about even looking at him again—you and your friends—then, let's just say you won't be looking at anything ever again. Glad we could have this talk." He smiled again as he added the last part, then walked away happily with Sora's and his schoolwork, leaving a flustered, angry Riku on the floor.
"Oh, welcome back! Thank you for getting our work…I made something to eat and—" Sora paused in his speaking to look at Tidus curiously.
The blonde raised an eyebrow. "What?" He asked, smiling a bit.
"Oh, n-nothing…you just look a little flustered." Damn, Sora's observational skills were amazing, as always. "Oh, Tidus…you didn't do anything to Riku, did you?" Sora looked worried, and this made Tidus feel a bit jealous.
"And? What, you still like that asshole?" Tidus asked, a bit more harshly than he knew was needed.
"Tidus…I don't want you to get in trouble, with him or the school. You know how fast gossip travels." As he spoke, Sora put a plate of eggs and bacon down in front of a chair at the table.
"I may not…appreciate what Riku did completely, but I don't hate him; he's been my friend for a long time… Besides, without him we wouldn't be where we are now. I wouldn't wish anything bad on him." Sora smiled reassuringly, and Tidus calmed down a bit at the gesture.
Tidus was still a bit upset at Riku, but ignored it in favor of eating while Sora leaned against the sink. "What did you say to him?" Asked the brunette. Tidus couldn't stop the grin that broke out on his face.
"Told him to leave you alone, and that I'd kill him if he didn't."
"I figured as much." Sora said lightly, and with a chuckle. "But really, Tidus…please be careful."
"Don't worry, Sora!" Tidus held his thumbs up, grinning widely. "Nothin'll happen to me, I promise."
There it be. Reviews are welcomed and greatly appreciated.
