A/N: Well that took forever. Sorry, I started reading Zemyx fanfiction...ugh, I feel the need to write one now. Maybe I'll throw them in this story somehow! Cause they are just too awesome for words. Anyways! Hope you enjoy this chapterrr. Let me know your thoughts and things in the review section and you all have a wonderful day! :]


"What's wrong with him?"

"It's not your problem; we've got it under control."

"Axel…he's just trying to help."

"Yeah well, he doesn't have any business helping. He's not friends with Sora like we are. So—"

"Let me take him to the nurse at least."

"If anyone's taking him to the nurse its gunna be me or Roxas!"

I stood up and almost fell over, Riku's hand caught me slightly and I froze instantly, regretting even moving. His hand was so warm…I didn't want it to leave me.

"Sora, are you alright?" Axel was beside me, trying to force Riku off of me.

"Dude, I've got it. Sora's going to be fine."

"You don't even know him! Don't touch him!"

The next thing I knew Axel took a swing and punched Riku in the jaw. My heart dropped into my stomach as the whole lunch room became silent. I saw blood spurt from the side of Riku's mouth and his eyes became fiery. He looked at me for a slip second and then he punched Axel right back. Soon the two were fighting each other almost like something you'd see in a movie.

And it's all because of me…stupid me…

Teachers surrounded the two, trying to pull them apart, a whistle blew and the whole lunch room was chanting and surrounding our table. I clung to Roxas who looked so upset. Like he was about to jump in and fight them both as well.

I couldn't possible handle seeing that…

"S—…Please stop!" I yelled, eyes closed and tears sweltering.

Both Axel and Riku looked at me with blazing eyes and my heart was throbbing.

"Stop…both of you…" Roxas glared at them from beside me and then started walking away from the table with me, his arms around my shoulders.

With my back turned to both of them I slouched over and sobbed into Roxas. He walked me towards the doors and sat me down on a bench outside of the lunch room. I cried and cried. It felt so strange to be crying like this in a place like school. People walked by, glancing at me and the blond. I just wished I wasn't in such a public place. It wasn't fair…

"Sora…?" Roxas' voice startled me a bit but I picked my head up and looked at him. He spoke slowly, rubbing his fingers through my hair. "Are you okay?"

"I've…never seen Axel so angry…" I hiccupped a little and rubbed my eyes.

Roxas sighed and glanced out a window. "It was kind of a shock to me, too."

"He hit Riku…Riku hit him too…it's all my fault that they're hurt…"

"No…no its not, Sora. That's Axel's fault for starting it. He…didn't have to say those things he did. And he sure as hell didn't have to punch the other guy."

I breathed slowly but tears threatened my eyes once again. "Kairi hates me…"

"Then that's her loss."

"Axel…and Riku are going to be in trouble…"

"Knowing Axel he won't get off so bad. And Riku was just defending himself. It'll be alright."

Roxas sounded so confident in everything. It made me jealous. Why couldn't I be more like him…? Why was I reduced to a pile of mush when he was so calm and collected?

I started crying again, even though I really hadn't stopped in the first place. My face was buried in Roxas' jacket when I heard the voices.

"—nothing! He barged up to our table acting all high and mighty. It's his own fault!"

"My fault? I didn't even do anything to you!"

"You should have backed off when I told you to."

"Both of you quiet down and follow me to the principal's office!"

I glanced up and saw Riku and Axel following behind a large woman who looked abnormally pissed off. My eyes connected with each of theirs for a moment. The silver haired boy looked upset but legitimately sorry. Axel just looked angry, but his eyes softened slightly when he saw me.

I wanted to follow them too. I needed to. It was because of me that they were getting into trouble. Maybe I could help them out of it somehow.

My body jumped up and Roxas' hand shot out for my wrist.

"Sora…" His eyes were narrowed, blue crystals shining.

"I have…to go with them…"

With his mouth slightly parted and his eyes still narrowed he turned his head from me, sighed angrily and let me go.

I gave him the best smile I could muster and took off towards Axel and Riku.

The three of us sat in the office; I was twiddling my thumbs nervously while Riku and Axel just lounged in their chairs beside me. Axel was even putting his feet up on a side table. I noticed that his lip was bleeding and his chin had a cut on it, Riku's face looked almost identical.

When the principle entered the room neither Axel nor Riku moved but I straightened my posture.

His eyes were narrowed and he sat down with a very stern aura.

Oh please don't let him yell…I hate yelling…

"Would one of you mind explaining to me why the lunch room was erupted into a frenzy?"

I felt the need to speak, so I did. "It was all my fault, sir!"

All three of them looked at me incredulously. I closed my eyes and continued. "If it wasn't for me then Riku and Axel wouldn't have even started the fight. So…maybe you could just punish me and then let them off the hook?"

The last part of my sentence I regretted because it didn't sound formal enough. They still stared at me and my face couldn't have been redder, not even if Axel kissed me again.

Finally, Riku spoke slowly. "It was actually the redhead's fault, not Sora's. He was the one who instigated the fight. If he hadn't punched me in the face for no apparent reason—"

"Actually, this silver haired freak was the one who started it." Axel pointed a lazy thumb towards Riku who stiffened and growled slightly.

"Oh, I'm the freak? I'm not the one who punches people out of nowhere!"

"No one even wanted you at that table. Wasn't my fault you pissed me off to the point of violence."

"You're an egotistical maniac."

"You're a pretentious brat!"

"That's enough!"

Ahhh…he yelled…

I covered my ears slightly.

"Either you two stop your arguing or you're both going to be suspended!"

The older boys crossed their arms and turned away from the other, angry looks in their eyes.

"I don't really get why or how this started, but apparently the three of you aren't going to tell me the straight story because of how biased you are of each other. So, I guess we will have to settle this simply, with two weeks of after school detention for each of you."

My mouth dropped. "But I—"

"You were not the one who was fighting. You haven't done anything wrong in my eyes. If one of them would like to change that fact…"

They both looked at me then to the principle but said nothing.

Of course they didn't say anything…they didn't want me in trouble too.

"Very well then. I can expect something like this to never happen again. Are we clear?"

I nodded but Axel and Riku just grunted.

"I would like to speak with Riku alone now. So you two are dismissed. Axel I would suggest going to the nurse's office for your lip as well."

The redhead just gave another grunt as he exited the room.

My heart ached slightly. Why would he want to talk to Riku? Was he going to be in more trouble? Was this going to screw up his chances of attending this school?

Though of course I didn't voice any of my questions. I gave Riku a look of apology. He smiled and I melted.

I had almost forgotten that he had the smile of an angel…

Axel didn't go to the nurse's office even though I insisted on him going.

"At least go wash it off in the bathroom! You look like you just came from Fight Club…" I puffed my cheeks slightly and he ruffled my hair.

"You've seen Fight Club?"

"Of course I have…" I figured it was kind of a must-see.

He rolled his eyes as we approached Roxas who was still sitting on the bench.

"Yo." Axel gave him a wave.

Roxas gave him a glare. "Are you in trouble, Sora?" he asked, walking towards me, completely ignoring Axel.

I cleared my throat a little but smiled. "No…but Axel and Riku have a lot of detention…"

"As long as you're not in trouble, that's all that matters."

"Jesus, thanks Rox. Way to let me know you care," Axel said, wiping his nose of some dried blood.

Roxas glared some more. "Way to dig your own shit hole, Axel."

The tension was high and I felt the need to break it.

"At least he isn't getting suspended! The principal threatened it, but I guess it really wasn't that big of a deal! So, at least there's that, right?"

I smiled largely at both of them but it seemed that I had only made things worse.

Roxas spoke angrily, "Let's get to class, Sora. We've got Chem in like two minutes."

I nodded when he took my hand, feeling totally helpless and useless.


When the end of the day finally rolled around I actually didn't feel so terrible. Being let out of school was one of the most wonderful feelings and today it felt even better. Even though I figured I would just go home and cry alone in my room, at least I didn't have to cry in front of anyone anymore.

I squinted my eyes when I walked outside, using a hand to shield them for a moment. A small smile graced my lips and the breeze was wonderful.

"Sora?"

Axel was running towards me, the backpack around his shoulders hitting his back with each step.

I sighed a little when he reached me. "Hiya."

"You doin' okay, squirt?"

I nodded but shook my head a little too. "Sorta…I guess."

"Let's hang out tonight. We should talk about everything."

"What about Roxas…? And…Riku…"

"Fuck them." He was abrupt with his words, it made me nervous. "Just you and me, alright?"

"But…shouldn't we all talk about everything…maybe…?" It really did feel like everyone should be there to talk…things were confusing enough.

He shook his head and latched onto my arm, pulling me forward.

I don't get it…

"Axel…?"

He looked back at me and grinned. "You like cookies? My mom makes the best fucking cookies ever. I'll have her make some fresh ones, alight?"

I guess I really don't have a choice in the matter…

When we reached his home he had told his mother to start baking and we resided in his small black room, both sitting on the bed. I felt a little cramped and well…scared. I'd never really even been good friends with Axel before just a few days ago and all of a sudden I was at his house. Not to mention the fact that he was the first boy who had ever…kissed me.

My fingers trailed along my neck, feeling the bumps. I suddenly felt so sick to my stomach.

"Sora, you're gunna tell me who did that, right?"

I shook my head instantly. "I can't, Axel…I really can't."

"And why can't you?"

I sighed and glanced down at my phone which was lighting up.

"Roxas…is calling me," I told him, holding my phone up.

He growled and answered it for me. "Why are you calling Sora?"

I watched as his mood changed drastically from calm and collected to rash and violent.

"Fuck you, Roxas! Sora's here with me, and he's not leaving!" He instantly hung up and I flushed when he threw it onto the bed.

"Why…are you two fighting…? I thought you were dating?" I asked cautiously.

Axel huffed. "Yeah right. I told you, we just fuck sometimes. Apparently he's got a thing for small brunettes anyways." He gave me a strange look.

"Small…brunettes…?" The realization hit me and I almost fell over.

Roxas likes…ME?!

"No way…no way…" I shook my head, it was pounding. "But Roxy and I are just friends!"

"Yeah well, it's not fucking hard to see that he likes you. Maybe you're just his friend, but I'm sure he'd suck your dick or whatever if he had the chance."

I wanted to cry again. Not because Roxas liked me, but because everything was just too hard for me to understand. And I hated that.

"Axel…" I felt tears on my eyelids. "Can I have those cookies now…?"

He smiled kindly at me and said, "As many as you'd like, Sora."

Axel and I talked a lot, for almost three hours. We talked about Roxas and Riku. We talked about school and our home lives. We talked about our parents.

But…we didn't talk about anything that had happened earlier that day.

It was starting to get dark out and I was hungry and tired.

Even though I liked talking to Axel because he was kind and made me laugh, I was so ready to go collapse into my bed and dream away my problems.

"You look sleepy," Axel noted as I yawned.

I nodded and smiled. "Very long day…"

He grew serious. "Sora…" My eyes went to his and I swallowed. "Even though I had a great night with you…I'm not really satisfied that you shoved off all my questions about your neck."

I lowered my eyes and stared at the ground. I was afraid. I didn't even want to remember what had happened. And…maybe it never would again. Maybe this would be the only time. Besides…if I had the money to give Vanitas then he wouldn't…he wouldn't have had to resort to using me as his payment. So therefore, all I had to do was make sure that I always had money whenever Vanitas asked…

"Sora…I'm really not comfortable with thinking of anyone…doing that to you. Especially if you didn't want it…you're positive it wasn't Riku?"

I shook my head. "It…wasn't Riku…"

"Then who, Sora? And why? You seemed so upset. You weren't…raped or anythin—"

"I—! No…I wasn't…" My eyes were slightly watering. It was horrible. I was so happy that I hadn't cried in hours and now everything was ruined again.

Axel grabbed my wrists and glared forcefully at me. "Tell me who it was. I promise nothing bad will happen. I want to help you."

Even though Axel looked sincere and like he really did want to help…there was no way I was going to tell him. I wasn't ready to even talk about it…and then there was the fact that if I told him it really was Vanitas that sold me out, he'd beat him up and Van would defiantly tell my mom and dad…

"Axel…I have to go…"

He sighed angrily and I looked away from him. "Either you tell me or I'm not letting you leave."

"I have to go!" I yelled, squirming in his grasp. He really wasn't letting me go, so I tried with more force. I accidentally kicked over what was left of the cookies and it was then that Axel pinned me to the wall and stared at me with fire in his eyes.

"Who did it?"

"No one!" I was shaking my head back and forth, trying to rid myself of any tears. That was easier said than done though.

Axel pushed further, his words ridged and coarse. "Who the fuck did it?"

"Please, Axel! It wasn't anyone…please…" I felt my body go limp and he let me fall to the floor.

I curled in on myself and cried softly. He sighed again. "If you'd just tell me who it was then I could end all of this."

"It wouldn't end it…you'd just make it worse…" I told him earnestly.

He growled and knelt down next to me. "And how the hell would I be making it worse, hmmm?"

I looked away from him, trying to hide my shame. "Because I know you would…"

"Is that supposed to imply something about me?" he asked.

I shook my head. "No…it's nothing against you. Anyone would be making it worse. You…have to trust me, Axel. If…if this happens again…I'll…"

"You'll what?" he pressed when I stopped talking.

"I'll…tell you…" I didn't even know if that was the truth or not. I had no idea if I really would tell him anything or if I'd totally ditch that idea. I guess…it was always an option.

He sighed for the third time, loudly and heavily this time as he held out a hand for me. "It had better not happen again, ya hear me?"

I smiled slightly, looking at him. "Mmm." I nodded and he helped me up from the floor.

Axel walked me home and just before he left, he gave me a small kiss on the cheek. Of course I flushed bright red and he just laughed haughtily, waving with one hand as he walked away from my house.

I don't get Axel…I don't get anyone any more…

I kicked off my shoes as I entered the house. It was around eight and I smelled the aftermaths of dinner. As I walked into the kitchen I saw my mother in the study, glasses on and her eyes trained on the computer screen.

Suddenly I heard Vanitas…defiantly someone I didn't want to see or hear...or have anything to do with for the rest of my life.

"Moooom…get me some chips, would ya?"

My heart beat was frantic as I clutched the refrigerator handle. My mother turned around and saw me, frowning but not at me in particular.

"Sora, would you be a dear and get Vanitas his chips. He's been asking me for almost an hour and I'm swamped with work right now."

I was about to ask why he couldn't just get up and get his own darn chips, but decided against it. I didn't want to fight with my mother about something so stupid and besides, she needed this time to work.

So against my better judgment, I went into the cupboard and found a bag of Doritos. I really wanted to open the bag up and spit in it…just to teach the big jerk a lesson. But he probably would ask why they were open…and slimy.

I walked into the living room and approached my evil brother with caution. Standing at least five feet away from him I tossed the bag towards him. It hit him on the nose and fell to the floor.

He glared at me. "The fuck?"

"There's your stupid chips. Stop bugging mom."

"Ohhh…Sora's acting all tough now, huh?" he eyed me thoroughly, "Nice hickeys you got there. Those guy's teach you a lesson this morning?" he laughed, his voice sounded creaky, like it needed some oil.

My eyes landed on the floor and I flushed. "You're the worst brother ever; I just thought you should know that. Because of what you did, my whole day was ruined. And probably the rest of my life." Maybe I was being a little overdramatic, but really…I think I had the right to be. He had sold me out for drugs. His own flesh and blood. That was downright…sadistic.

Vanitas lolled his hand around; his elbow was on the couch arm rest. "Details. Listen up little bro," he reached down and picked up the chips, opening the bag with a pop. I finally noticed how large his pupils were. He…was probably really high. "I got my weed because of what happened today. And I'll be damned if I have to go another week without it. You're my ticket to what I need. And the awesome part is, it's free of charge. All you have to do is sit there and keep your little mouth shut."

He started shoveling the chips into his mouth, grinning behind every chomp.

My eyes were watering as I watched my brother eat. He felt absolutely no regret or anything for what he did to me. Rather…he was glad that he profited from it. I had always known that he was mean and cruel. When we were little, he would take all my toys and throw them into the giant mud puddle in our back yard after it rained. When I woke up and found them there he'd just laugh at me. Every time my mom bought me something new, he'd always be the one to wear it or play with it first. Though…I had gotten so used to it over the years, and he had toned down a lot since we started going to high school. For some reason…it was such a shock to me. I couldn't even believe that he would do something like this.

But it was true. Because the proof was sitting right in front of me, laughing his ass off from something he saw on the TV.

"Hey faggot, would you mind removing yourself from my view? You're totally blocking the television."

My heart constricted in my chest as a new wave of tears threatened my vision. "I hate you…" I told him, eyes watering like pools of blue.

"I don't care. Move." He didn't even look at me. He just used a hand to shoo me away, like I was some pest or animal that was unwanted.

And…I guess that's all I am to him.

I spent the rest of my night alone in my room, texting Axel and Roxas with no dinner. Obviously I couldn't tell them about Vanitas, but both of them tried to keep me happy. It was nice. If I didn't have them…I probably would have strayed into some kind of depression.

Morning came much too quickly. I had set my alarm an hour early, so that I would get up before Vanitas. This in turn, caused me to practically fall down the stairs because of how tired I was. Waking up at five in the morning was difficult. When I walked outside, it was still dark; I could hardly see the sun coming up. But…as I breathed in the morning air, I felt somewhat relaxed. I didn't have to worry about Vanitas for the whole day, and I had worn a scarf so that people wouldn't be staring at the marks on my neck. It was almost like I was starting over again.

The only thing different…was that Kairi hated me and my whole social life was messed up beyond belief.

I tried to not let that bother me too much.

My phone lit up as I walked to the side of the school. I spotted a bench and sat down onto it, pleasantly texting Axel back. The sun was shining at last and it warmed my skin slightly, even though there was still a bit of frost on the grass.

"Sora…? That you?"

I swallowed thickly and turned towards that voice.

Imagine my shock when I saw that silver hair and magnificent smile.

My eyes were wide and my heart was becoming unresponsive.

"What're you doing here so early?" he asked, coming to sit next to me.

I scooted over a little so that he would have enough comfortable room. It wasn't that I didn't want to be close to him…well actually, I was kind of scared of that. I didn't want to turn into some blabbering idiot like I had before.

As I looked into his turquoise eyes, my heart finally started beating again. But it wasn't long before I started crying a little.

I met Riku…and then I turned gay. Because I'm gay…I can't tell anyone about Vanitas. Because of that I will probably always be running from my brother…

It suddenly hurt to be near the beautiful boy. I felt sick and disgusted with myself, as if it was a crime to even be talking to him.

Riku obviously didn't see it that way, but who else would…?

"Hey…are you okay?"

I nodded and tried to hide my face. "Just…really tired, that's all."

"Well why didn't you sleep in?"

Like I could actually answer that question truthfully…

"I…I kind of wanted to beat the crowd I guess, heh…" I sounded stupid. I was acting stupid. My whole being was stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

"Yeah, I can understand that."

I turned towards him then, feeling a little shocked from his reply. I regretted that instantly though because just one look at him had me flustered. He was slightly hunched over, his eyes were staring into the distance, chin in a cradle that his fingers had created.

He was pretty much the picture of perfection. I noticed how silver his eyebrows were. How straight his nose was and how long his eyelashes were.

I was probably drooling when he finally looked at me.

He laughed a little and I snapped out of my stare. "What's on your mind, Brownie?"

My stomach growled. "Brownies sound really good right now…" I voiced, staring at the ground instead of him. My cheeks flushed and I wanted to slap a hand to my forehead when he started laughing again, only louder this time.

"I don't know, I'd rather have my brownie with blue eyes and cute red shorts."

"You could always put icing on it…" I was just trying to cover up the fact that I was sweating and as nervous as a small animal around him.

He thought for a moment about my suggestion but shook his head. "Nope. That won't do at all." He leaned in a bit closer to me, eyeing me slowly. "Rather…have the real thing…" His hand was coming up towards my body and I stiffened and closed my eyes. I wasn't sure what was going on but my heart was about to explode.

Suddenly my scarf was ripped from my neck, revealing the marks and a strange look from Riku's face.

"Those are hickeys, right?"

Why…why did this always have to happen…? Why…

I inwardly banged my head into the wall behind me as he glared slightly. All I could do was nod.

"You and Kairi go at it?"

I shook my head. "Kairi hates my guts; actually…she has ever since I chewed her out for insulting you…"

His eyes became confused but serious at the same time. "You…chewed her out?"

I nodded again. "She said something about you being some kind of hit man…I don't remember all of it, but…but, she got me really upset. So I had to say something…"

"You defended me from your girlfriend? You hardly even know me though." I guessed that he was just trying to figure out my stupidity. I wished him luck in that.

Shrugging, I said, "It doesn't matter anymore. She hates me cause…well because I didn't even talk to her after that and then I came to school yesterday…with these…" I told him, pointing to my neck even though he really didn't need to be shown.

Riku narrowed his eyes but they softened almost instantly. "So if Kairi didn't give you those…You…have another girl friend?"

"Not at all…these weren't…well, I didn't want these. But…that's about all I can tell you on the matter, I hope you understand…"

"No, I really don't."

Of course he didn't…how stupid could I get? He was like Axel in this sense. I was afraid that maybe he wouldn't give in like the redhead had.

I rubbed my eyes with my wrist and tried to smile. "It-it's really not a big deal, Riku. I'd much rather just forget about it and move on."

"You're such a bad liar," he commented, crossing his legs, still holding on to my scarf.

My brow furrowed and I went to reach for it. "Can I please have that back?"

He moved it quickly out of my grasp and shook his head. "Not until you tell me who gave you the hickeys."

My brain was frazzled as I rubbed my hands through my hair angrily. "I can't do that! Why should it matter to you anyways?!" Riku looked shocked and I quickly put my hands over my mouth, my face feeling hot. "I-I'm so sorry…I didn't mean to yell…I've just…had a really bad past few days and I'm getting frustrated with almost everything. It's not you, Riku…god, I'm such an idiot…"

I buried my face in my palms and hoped that I would somehow get struck by lightning in the next couple of seconds. Either that or get mauled by a bear or ran over by a truck. Anything to escape this pain and embarrassment.

"Hey, Brownie?" I lifted my head slightly; a breeze picked up and cooled my cheeks. Riku's hair was flowing in the wind; he looked like a god of some sort.

"You're not an idiot. I'm honestly just insanely jealous. I was hoping I could steal you away from Kairi, but I guess someone else got their hands on you first."

The wind was the only thing I could hear. It sounded way too loud in my ears as I just stared at the magnificent boy. Had I really just heard him right…?

Of course I mouthed the first stupid question I could think of. "Riku…you're…gay?"

The mood was instantly destroyed, thanks to me, when he turned to me and glared daggers. "Oh, like you don't like guys either."

"I don't!" I spouted, suddenly so defensive.

Riku rolled his gorgeous eyes. "Yeah right."

"I had a girlfriend before I met you…"

"But then you met me. And look where you are now." He was smirking, but just a tiny bit. He looked so menacing, as if he was going to attack me with his eyes.

I clenched my teeth in my mouth and sighed. I couldn't argue with him there. Because he was so darn right about it…

I had nothing to say so I resumed my position of face in palms, leaning over the bench like I was going to hurl. My stomach wanted to, but I hadn't eaten anything besides those cookies in almost a day.

"I can tell you like me, Sora," Riku said, adding to my stomach pain.

I shook my head. "You're crazy…"

No, he really isn't. He's actually right. Like, dead on.

Of course I was too much of a coward to admit that to his face.

"You look at me like I'm some kind of shiny toy you're dying to get your hands all over."

My eyes went wide and I stared at the ground through my fingers.

He continued, "Which is why this whole ordeal is confusing the hell out of me. That ginger guy was totally defensive of you. I have a feeling maybe he's the one who—"

"It wasn't Axel! No way! He likes Roxas!"

"Then what? Is he some kind of older brother figure? Because he was giving off some weird ass vibes. When he hit me I honestly wasn't going to hit him back until I thought of you and him together."

I groaned and stood up from the bench, my feet taking me in circles in front of the boy. "It wasn't Axel. It wasn't anyone! Just…let it go…please."

"You gave yourself the hickeys?"

"If I say yes will you drop it?"

He glared slightly. "No."

I started angrily stomping away from him but turned around when I remembered he still had my scarf.

"Forgetting something?" He waved the cloth in front of him; still sitting cross legged on the bench.

I glared at the ground and held out my hand. "May I please have that back?"

"For a price."

My mind went to him throwing me in the dirt and covering my neck with fresh marks.

I flushed uncontrollably. "What do you want…?"

He stood up and walked towards me, stopping when he was inches from my body. I had to strain my neck to look up at the boy. He was probably seven inches taller than me.

He wrapped the scarf around the back of my neck and pulled me so close to him I could smell his cologne.

With his face leaned down very close to mine he said, "One kiss and you'll be on your way."

NO. NO. NO.

"I-but-you, why do you—"

"You're stuttering," he noted, his lips coming dangerously close to mine.

"Riku…" I said his name and it mixed with the wind, blowing away as if he never heard it.

Without my consent he pressed his soft lips to mine. I had to remember to keep myself standing up because he was making me melt.

At first he hardly moved his lips at all; it reminded me so much yet so little of Kairi's kisses. But then he opened his mouth a little, bit on my lower lip and rolled his tongue over the flesh. I knew then that this was way too different to be anywhere near how a girl would kiss me.

My whole head was clouded in a messy aura of…mess.

I couldn't even think straight. I wondered for a moment if he was going to get tired of me because I wasn't even responding.

He urged me to move my lips, but I couldn't. I was like a statue.

He finally pulled back and chuckled, using this thumb to wipe off the edge of my lip.

"You need some practice, Brownie."

It wasn't practice I needed. All I required was the feeling back in my legs.