((Now back to Sora's point of view.))

Chapter 3: White Silk and Red Roses

I looked at myself in the mirror, trying to decide if the suit Roxas picked out for me looked right. It was complete white silk—from the bowtie to the handcuffs. I gulped nervously. With it being Kairi's wedding day, I wasn't sure if I even should go, even if I am one of the Groom's Men. I sucked in a deep breath for confidence before I left my apartment and drove off to the beach—where the wedding was taking place.

I was a little late—they were about to begin. I was quickly paired with Selphie to walk the aisle with and it wasn't long before the Groom's Men and Bride's Maids walked the aisle. First, there was Axel and Xion, then Selphie and I, followed by Zexion and Larxene, then Leon and Yuffie, and last, Mickey and Minnie.

Roxas, already at the altar, was stiff as a board and I could tell he was holding his breath. It almost made me laugh, seeing him like that. Then Demyx began to play the wedding march on his sitar, and everyone stood. I held in a laughing outburst when I saw Cloud escorting Kairi down the aisle. He looked like he could really go for a nap. That and a sour look like, 'I don't want to be the one to do this.'

Kairi, blushing and radiant in her white silk dress, joined hands with Roxas the moment she got to the altar. They said their vows, exchanged rings, and kissed. The whole area erupted in a loud cheer and I couldn't help but grin in happiness for my brother and new sister-in-law. We were then dismissed to tables set out near the shore that were covered in food and drink. And of course, a checkered cake. We all gathered around that cake and watched the new married couple cut the cake. They also shared wine, and everyone took pictures of them, along with everyone else.

Then I realized something that seemed obvious the moment I noticed it—there was a Hollywood director and crew videotaping the whole wedding. Also, I suddenly felt like someone's been staring at me for a while. Confused, I looked around, only to meet aquamarine eyes which belonged to my ex-boyfriend, Riku. I just stared back, afraid that if I averted my eyes, he'd turn away. He began to move closer and closer to me until he was right in front of me.

"Sora," Riku said, like he didn't know what to say.

I just kept staring into his eyes, completely silent. What was I supposed to say? Hey, Riku! How're you doing? How's Namine? Is that what I'm supposed to say? I couldn't think of anything sensible that didn't end in 'I still love you'.

"Are we just going to stay like this forever, Sora? Do we have to be enemies because we're no longer romantic interests?" Riku asked, almost sounding impatient. "I want to be your friend again."

My mouth dropped open, but I couldn't convince my voice to speak. I felt tears start flowing down my cheeks. I desperately wanted to speak to him. Riku suddenly turned pale and began to walk away, but I caught his arm. "W-wait…" I whispered. "Are you asking me to forget five years?" My voice was shaky, but I was still using it. I then let him go and I walked away. I let it sink in, to remind him of the damage he's done.

I made my way over to Roxas to tell him I was going to leave. Roxas was talking with Axel and Xion, his two best friends. I didn't want to interrupt, but I didn't want to have people worrying about me either. I tapped on Roxas' shoulder, and he stopped talking mid-sentence. "Oh, hey, Sora." Roxas said with a bright grin. He draped an arm across my shoulders. "Xion, Axel, you know about my little twin brother, Sora…"

Axel stared at me with wide eyes, and when I looked at him, he blushed. "Hi," he said.

"It's nice to meet you." Xion said with a small smile.

Roxas was still beaming at me. "Sora's a cutie, isn't he?" Roxas said with a chuckle. From the look is my brother's eyes, I could tell he knew something. "Hey, Axel, why don't you take him out on a date?" he asked.

"Roxas, I…" I began, but he cut me off.

"You've been moping about Riku for quite a while now. You need to move on." Roxas said, lifting an eyebrow.

I looked at Axel. He didn't look bad…

"So what do you say, Sora?" Axel asked, still blushing. "How about this up-coming Tuesday?"

I didn't know what to say. I looked at Roxas, hoping I'd find some way out of the question. I bit my lip and thought about it, looking back to Axel. "Uhm… Sure." I said.

"Great!" Axel said, a grin plastered on his face. "I'll pick you up at eight o' clock, Tuesday."

I nodded and walked away. Kairi then approached me. "Sora!" she exclaimed, pulling me into a death-grip bear-hug. I hugged her back, smiling.

I tried to sound ecstatic. "Guess what? I'm going out with Axel this Tuesday!"

She gasped. "That's wonderful, Sora! I'm so happy for you!"

I shook my head. "No, I'm happy for you. You're married!"

Kairi squealed in happiness. "I know! And I'm glad you showed up!"

"Me too," I said and looked at my watch. "Hey, I have to get going."

"Aw, okay, Sora. Love you."

"Love you too, Kairi." I grinned and then walked away.

As soon as I got home, I got out of that suit and took a shower. Then I went to my kitchen and wrote on my calendar for next Tuesday:

Date with Axel. Look nice!

I giggled a little at myself and sat down on my couch, sighing softly. Maybe now I can start to heal from what happened between Riku and I. Maybe I'll love Axel more than I did him.

((Here is the inspiration music for Shattered Hearts if anyone wants to check it out :]

Shattered – Trading Yesterday

Love Song Requiem – Trading Yesterday

For You Only – Trading Yesterday

Icebox – Omarion

Come Back To Me – Plain White T's

My Immortal – Evanescence

All the Same – Sick Puppies

Forever – Papa Roach

Sometimes – Papa Roach

Pain – Hollywood Undead

Road to Nowhere – Bullet for My Valentine

Endlessly, She Said – AFI

Send the Pain Below – Chevelle

So there they are. Check them out if you'd like. :] ))