Sora and Riku are best friends. Sora is with Kairi. But there has always been something there between Sora and Riku…(SoraXRiku AU)

Alright, this is my second SoraXRiku Yaoi, and it's alternate universe, just like the other one. So some characters may be OOC, and some ages of characters may be changed, but its okay! Because its AU!!

To the keeper of my Heart… - A SoraXRiku Yaoi

Chapter 3 – An outing to remember

Sora was so excited. A day just for him and Riku! He hadn't had a day like that since Kairi moved to their island.

He wanted to look his best, but he didn't want to look like he was trying too hard, so he just arranged his hair slightly neater than usual.

He rushed out the door, beaming on the inside at the thought of the day ahead of him. He didn't know what was going to happen, but he knew he wouldn't want it to end.

When he arrived at the place Riku had asked him to meet him, he found Riku leaning against a tree.

The wind was blowing towards Sora and the sweet scent of Riku wafted over. It was a simple scent of soap, and natural Riku. Sora thought it was the best smell in the world.

"Hey Sora! You're late!" Riku said with a smile. He looked at Sora's tidy hair. "Nice do." He laughed as he ruffled it up abit more.

Sora sighed. "That took me ages to do!"

"Ages?" Riku raised an eyebrow.

"Well…5 minutes!"

"You spent that long on your hair? Cute."

"Huh?" Sora was blushing.

Riku said nothing but simply motioned for Sora to follow him.

"Riku…what did-?"

"We're going to an amusement park first! But we'd better hurry." Riku's pace quickened as he turned to smile at Sora and Sora just melted.

"Hey!" Riku's voice broke through Sora's fantasies. "I said hurry!" He grinned as he took hold of Sora's hand and began to drag him through streets towards the amusement park. Sora felt happy just to be holding hands with Riku. They were just cupped however, and there was no intimacy in that. But when they stopped at a pedestrian lights crossing, Sora subtly switched so their fingers were intertwined. "It…helps me hold on better…" he said shyly. Riku smirked. Sora loved that smirk but he shifted uncomfortably, lest Riku realize the true reasons for Sora lacing their fingers together.

Riku wasn't about to complain however, and both were inwardly disappointed when they reached the amusement park and had to disconnect so that Riku could order tickets. A man with a very nasal voice greeted the pair.

"Hello there young sirs. Today is a special day at the park. Two for the price of one. That is, if you're a couple."

Riku and Sora looked at each other, the looked away blushing.

"I'll take that as a yes…" the ticket man took Riku's money, gave him the change and handed him his tickets.

"Um…Why is it a special day today?" Sora asked

"Why...It's Valentines day!"

Sora nearly choked, and Riku just lead him into the park, saying not a word.

"Valentines day!? Kairi will kill me!" Sora began to panic.

"I'm sure she'll get over it…" Riku said calmly.

'Why would Riku want to spend time with me on Valentines day?' Sora thought 'Perhaps he knew about the park specials, and didn't want to miss out on some cheap tickets…?'

Riku, too, was thinking to himself… 'I wonder if he'll click…'

The two of them wandered around the amusement park for a good while, trying to find a ride that wouldn't leave them standing in a cue for hours. It seemed that a lot of friends took advantage of the two for one special today, as almost all of the rides were cued for miles.

"There's one that isn't cued very much!" Riku pointed out.

"Uh…there's a reason for that…" Sora said.

Before them stood the tunnel of Love

"You're not seriously considering…?" Sora asked.

"Why not? It'll be good for a laugh, and we can talk. Just the two of us."

Sora shifted nervously. Riku grabbed his hand again "Ah come on!"

When they reached the ticket booth, Riku presented the passes he got at the entrance. The cashier raised an eyebrow. "Both of you?"

Riku nodded, while Sora just stood blushing. "Well alright…to each his own…" and the cashier stamped their cards and the pair of boys headed towards the huge white swan boat that was waiting for them.

They took their seats and began to pedal away. It didn't take them long to enter the dark tunnel. Now they couldn't see each other's faces.

"This is…kinda gay…" Sora said, knowing just how hypocritical he sounded.

Riku stopped pedaling. "What's so wrong with that? I wanted to hang out with you, and this is the only ride that we could get to without waiting. It's a good chance to just sit around and catch up, with no interruptions or distractions."

"But…couldn't we find somewhere else to sit?"

"No interruptions or distractions." Riku repeated.

Sora had to admit, he was right. It was quiet, they could talk without having Kairi or someone run over and butt in to the conversation, and Sora couldn't see Riku's face, which meant he couldn't see his. Sora could say whatever, and no matter how much he blushed, Riku wouldn't see it.

'Gah…I don't have the nerve to say something so cheek burning anyway…' Sora thought spitefully to himself.

"Alright then. Let's begin." Riku broke through Sora's thoughts again

"Huh?"

"Our private conversation."

"Oh right…So…how are you Riku?"

"I'm good…listen Sora, have you ever done something you didn't want to, and lived to regret it?"

"Not that I know of. You?"

"Nah. I try not to regret stuff. It's pointless to." All kinds of thoughts were swirling in Riku's head. Thoughts of Sora…with Kairi. He began to feel a little ill. Sora noticed that Riku was rather quiet.

"You okay Riku?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. You ask a question now."

"What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done?"

"Well…You remember our second year at middle school? That time in gym class when we laughed so much we wet ourselves?"

"Ah…"

"You…do remember, don't you?"

"I try not to…"

"And your most embarrassing thing?"

"The same as yours" Sora laughed. It was good being in the pitch black with Riku. And Riku felt the same unspoken feelings. Sora couldn't see the hunger in his eyes. So Riku decided to push it.

"Have you ever lied to anyone you love?"

"N-no…not that I know of…"Sora said, knowing full well he was lying to Riku just by not telling him how he felt.

Riku heard the hesitation in Sora's voice.

"Have you ever lied to yourself?" he asked Sora.

"Everyday…" the brunette said quietly to himself.

"Huh?" Riku asked. He thought he had heard Sora say "everyday" but was sure he was wrong.

"Riku…" Sora said meekly

"Yes Sora?" Riku wondered if this was the moment he found out Sora's true feelings.

"I think we should get out of this tunnel."

Riku felt slightly dejected, but he realized there was still a lot of the day left, and he would yet get to admit to Sora how he felt.

And now he was almost certain that Sora felt the same. He WOULD get him to admit it.

-End of Chapter-

A/N: I am unbelievably slack. I lack the inspiration and the time these days…I'll be surprised if more people read it…But I'm going to try to keep writing anyway. Apologies for not writing in such a long time...

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