A/N: Hey guys, I'm sorry about how long it's been since I've update for this story. I am seriously out of excuses for you besides the truth of being busy, but more on that later. For those of you wanting to see the movie continue...this chapter it took a rest. Next chapter it'll be onto New York, but right now we will see more insight into Sora and Roxas and their budding relationship. Let's just go straight into the story...after the reviews!

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Guest (Eternal L Wyrm): No Riku is definitely not a bad person, and in this chapter, you will see that he really isn't. There is a possible explanation, but that's your decision if you think it was the right call for Riku to do what he did. Yeah Roxas is bipolar, but in KH2 I felt like he was just slightly bipolar. Yeah! Rinoa is a great FF character, and I thank you for thinking that my Rinoa portrays her perfectly. I haven't played the game in a long time.

Lillith987: Yes, Riku is in this chapter, but it is a minor role. I think you will be happy with it though, because it begins the small push for Roxas...I won't spoil anything about it though. You will like it (I hope) because we will reveal more about this new relationship. About your idea, you will see. The two boys share more about themselves, and I want to incorporate some of the things in this chapter to show how the two developed into who they are. Just...keep reading.

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Sora POV.

I looked at my watch and saw it was already 11:57 and I was outside the cinema Kairi and I always went to when we first moved here, and when Riku first got his debut this is where the three of us went to see him. I sighed as the sun beat down on me. I was in my blue jeans, a white shirt with a red heart on it and my blue converse. I was sitting on the bench outside the theater.

"I can't believe I agreed to this." I grumbled to myself as the time passed and it seemed like as soon as the sun hit noon, a slick black car pulled up in front of the theater and Riku, in all his glory exited the car. He was wearing black jeans with a yellow and blue vest, revealing his muscles. He looked like a movie star and I once again let out a sigh as he turned towards me and let out a brilliant smile.

"Hey Sora, I hope you weren't waiting long." He walked over to me, and pulled me into a hug. My head was buried into his chest as it always has been since he gave me a hug. He was towering over me, with his long silver hair falling below his shoulders. "Haven't grown at all have you?"

"I'll have you know I have grown!" I argued back and pulled away from him. His scent of the ocean still lingered though and I couldn't help but miss that scent of his."So, why did you call me out here on my day off, Lulu would have my head if she knew I was here meeting you instead of in work."

"You still work at Lulu's? Thought with the new movie you'd decide to quit that job." Riku asked me surprised.

"Unlike some of us, I don't want fame to go to my head Riku." I hissed and he just chuckled.

"You wound me Sora. It's not like I wanted to leave you two behind, just sort of happened." I saw him shrug and I wanted to just yell at him. His arrogance was annoying.

"Save it Riku. Let's go, you said you would treat me to whatever I wanted to do." I began walking towards the beach. And when I looked back he wasn't even following me. "You coming?"

He looked hesitant, "We can't drive there?" I just laughed, he really thought that I would let him get into his comfort zone at this point? I may be a happy-go-lucky guy, but not for him.

"You said anything I wanted, and I want to walk there. Come on Riku." I once again began walking, and after hearing Riku tell his driver he would call later, he was walking alongside me. "I'll ask again, why did you want me to meet you here?" The sun was hot as we walked, and talking got my mind off of it.

"Like I said, I wanted to talk to you Sora and thought that being a familiar place might make it easier to talk to me. Besides I wanna talk about this movie you're in, I heard it is going to be the big hit of the summer when it comes out." He said as he looked over at me. I still didn't believe it, and continued walking. "How have you and Kairi been though Sora?" He asked and I remained silent for a bit.

"We are doing all right Riku. I had to quit school for a year to earn enough money for it since I plan on transferring soon to a university. Kairi is currently attending school, and I'm sure you have seen her in a few tv shows." I said trying to make it seem like after he left we were ok, but we really weren't it took about two months before Kairi and I could hang out with each other again without her bursting into tears or that loneliness took hold of us.

"I'm glad to hear that. Kairi is pretty good, I've been keepi gnup with her career, she is supposed to be up for an award soon." He was trying to win me over by praising her. In my head it seemed like he really was genuine, but I just couldn't let him get to me anymore. He left. That's what I have to keep remembering.

"Mmhmm..." I said, the air becoming awkward again. "How about you? The star life everything you wanted it to be and more?" He gave a sad, thoughtful look, before smiling.

"It's something to say the least. The people you meet, the parties you go to Sora. You are going to love it." He laughed, and I just shook my head disappointingly.

"Maybe you and Kairi loved that kind of life, but I'm still the guy that would rather stay home with a good movie than go out to those clubs. Remember the last time the three of us went?"

"You had two guys buy you a drink without even trying." He laughed, and I groaned at the memory. That was such an embarrassing moment. "Yeah I remember. You stormed out after the second guy and immediately went back home."

We reached the place I wanted to go to and he just raised an eyebrow at my choice before I opened the door and gestured for him to enter the store. It was McDuck's Famous Ice Cream Emporium with almost every kind of ice cream I've ever heard of. "Seriously? I haven't had this since before I left."

"Exactly, let's go connect back with roots shall we Riku?" I teased him and he just laughed as we walked up to the register. "Sea salt icecream with caramel swirls and chocolate turtles in a medium sized bowl please." Riku gave me a judging look and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. "Hey, I perfected this flavor, don't judge me."

He chuckled, "I'm not saying anything." He put his hands up defensively. "Just rocky road." He said as the man rang us up, Riku handing him a gold debit card and I quirked an eyebrow.

"You don't judge me on my gold card, and I won't judge you on your choice of ice cream." He smirked as he got his card back. Awkwardly we waited for our orders and chose a booth in the back corner so that we wouldn't be recognized, or at least he wouldn't.

"Uhh...how's the ice cream?" I asked him as we both awkwardly sat there. What do you say to a guy that pretty much destroyed the life you once had?

"Pretty good, I missed this place. We came here every day didn't we?" I nodded. "You usually can't go anywhere without being mugged as an actor, I'm surprised no one has come over yet." I listened to him and I wasn't sure if he was bragging. The orders came and we both took a spoonful of our ice cream and let the sweet cold delight melt in our mouth. He lifted his spoon, "Mind if I try some?" I shrugged as I pushed the cup towards him and let him take a spoonful. "Delicious, you weren't lying about the flavor." I gave a smile, still trying to get my thoughts together. "Here." He held up a spoon of his own ice cream and, hesitantly I took a bite and watched his aquamarine eyes as they observed me.

"It's good." I commented and froze when he reached over and wiped dripping ice cream from my lips and could see his eyes judging my reaction. "Riku..." I was afraid to ask what the hell he was doing.

"You had something there." He commented leaning back into his chair. "Tell me about the movie, I heard it's supposed to be different."

"Right..." Absently I played with my ice cream before talking about the movie, "The movie is supposed to be a romantic with slight comedy. I play a young novelist that gets into a bad break-up with his girlfriend. This causes him to take a trip to Destiny Isles, these small islands where paradise is supposed to be just a few steps from the hotel. It's here he meets his love interest in a hidden spring behind a waterfall. They end up falling for each other, unknowingly." I said.

"That sounds like a few movies I can think of." Riku was questioning me and for some reason a blush rose in my cheeks. "Why is it so revolutionary?"

"My love interest is another guy." I commented under my breath.

"What?"

"Really?" I really did not want to say it again, "The person I play falls in love with another guy." I admitted, and the blush rose in my cheeks as he laughed.

"Now I see the revolutionary change about this movie. Who is playing your counterpart, cause if no one is I might just try out." He winked, unfortunately a blush was still on my cheeks so it made it seem like I was actually blushing because of his comment.

Rolling my eyes, I answered. "Roxas Strife is playing the counter role. He's pretty great."

"Roxas Strife? The guy who is dating Namine? Huh, surprised he is willing to play a role of this area." He commented, and for some reason the day became less awkward as we sat there for about an hour discussing what has been happening with our careers. He told me about the next movie he was appearing in being a secret agent that is captured and thrown in jail, and its his survival story.

"Hey, since you chose dessert, mind if I choose lunch?" He asked, looking at his phone.

"No I was getting hungry anyways. What did you have in mind?" I watched his face change to a smirk as he led me to the door and before I could blink the black car he rode in was next to the store and I was thrown into it.

"What the heck Riku?" I practically thrashed about the back seat as he sat down next to me and buckled me in, the car pulling away.

"The usual place." Riku said to the driver as it turned towards the highway, towards downtown. "Will you stop with that pout?" I wasn't even realizing I was pouting until I looked at him, and quickly changed my facial features into a glare directed at the silver haired jerk next to me. His smirk returned the glare.

"If you keep your face like that long enough, it'll permanently stay like that." Riku told me. I just grumbled as I looked out the window.

It was definitely strange being with Riku again. It was hard to be mad at him as I practically grew up with the guy. We ran across the beach together, attempted to be master swordsmen by using wooden sticks we found in the sand, shoot we even tried to build a ship to some unknown discovered land once. When I was growing up, he was my best friend alongside Kairi, I trusted him more than my own parents sometimes. Even though he left us, it was hard to be mad at him because it seemed like he was really trying to make amends for what he did to us. I just couldn't help the usual playful attitude we had.

"Remember that one time we tried to build a boat?" He said, shaking me from my own thoughts.

"It's funny, I was thinking about that too actually." I couldn't help but smile as a similar one crossed his face. "We tried really hard to convince our parents that we were serious about going off on this journey of finding some kind of new world."

"Yet, they always told us no." He smirked.

"But, we didn't listen to them and tried to build one ourselves."

"Where if I remember correctly, you were so determined you were out there before any of us during the summer and ended up having to go to the hospital for being dehydrated." He was chuckling now.

"It's not my fault I asked you guys to bring me some water or something." I shook my head, chuckling alongside him.

"No Sora, you told us you wanted some soda, even though Kairi tried to tell you that Soda wouldn't help your thirst." Riku replied.

"We were like thirteen, I wasn't going to listen to Kairi."

"And that ended up with you in the hospital." We were both laughing at the memory at this point, sharing in the fond memories that we had. "That was when we decided to stop building the boat. I wonder if our handiwork is still there inside that hidden cove we found."

"It is," I informed him. He looked surprised at this. "Last time I visited home, I made sure that the raft was still there. Some birds made it their home though." He laughed some more at this. Again, it was hard trying to be mad at the guy who has been my best friend since we were five.

We pulled up to this restaurant in downtown L.A. called Destiny Heights, a place that obviously was a hotspot for many actors, actresses, producers, and directors as I recognized some of the other restaurants guests that were pulling up. A valet was set up for many of the occupants and I knew that I would feel so out of place in a restaurant like that.

"No." I said, trying to get out of the car. "Riku, I am not going to go in a place like Destiny Heights. I'm going to feel so underdressed and it's not like I have the money to even pay for any of this."

He just laughed again, "Sora, I'm paying for everything. You look fine, and besides it's lunch time." He pushed me out of the car. "Stop your whining dude. You sound like you are fifteen again." I punched him in the arm, eliciting a satisfying "ow."

"Fine, but you are still an ass." I said walking towards the entrance as he fell into step with me.

As we entered the doors, I could tell that many people here were famous for something or another. The way they carried themselves just exuded confidence and pride. Oh boy, now I was going to be surrounded by rich snobs. "Ah Riku! It is so good to see you again." A man in a fancy red vest came running up to us, no doubt the manager of the place. "Will you be needing your regular booth in the back?"

"That would be fine Sina, thank you." The man gave a curt bow and began walking away as we followed after him.

"I'm glad to see you here during the day sir, usually you come over with a female companion." I watched him carefully as a blush rose into his cheeks. "May I assume that your guest should be treated the same way?"

"No!" I raised my eyebrow at him as he quickly collected himself. "No Sina, this is my honored friend and should be held with much more respect please."

"Very well sir." He nodded as he showed us our table. "A waiter will be right back to take your orders." He said, before leaving us to talk.

"Female companions Riku?" I raised an eyebrow. "Why would they have a certain way to treat your female companions? Because I really hope it's not like rape or something." He just stared at me like I was crazy...ok I might be just a tad bit crazy, but who isn't these days. I mean seriously I took an acting job, what was wrong with me.

"Wow, you go straight for thinking I'm raping women." He laughed. "No Sora, it's just that usually I have to appear with some female companions to different places to put out publicity that I at least have some kind of love interest. If you don't you can get attacked by some random girl, or stalker. If I appear to be out flirting or with someone then it makes life easier. I've set up this system that when me and my date, who is always aware of what we are doing because they also want to avoid any crazy guys, depart from here we make it seem like we are together but go to our own respective homes." He explained.

"Huh, so basically the two of you make it seem like you are actually into each other, but in reality both of you are just trying to avoid your very rabid fangirls." I clarified for my own enjoyment. "Good to know that you have rabid fangirls I could bribe by giving them your number." I smiled.

"I hate you Sora." He shook his head. "You know I'm glad that we could actually hang out like this again buddy. I did miss you and Kai when I left."

I looked at him, watching his eyes to make sure he wasn't lying about missing us. "Yeah Riku, I did miss hanging out with you." I admitted to him, in which he responded with one of his award winning smiles. Looking past him, I couldchave sworn I saw a familiar pair of blonde hair and blue eyes...

Roxas' Pov.

"Why the hell is he here?!" I thought in my head as I looked pass my guests. After last years movie success "Agent Trinity", I was asked to meet with the director and producers to see if I would be willing to do a sequel to the film. Now though, I regret choosing this restaraunt as I saw my co-actor with what seemed like a date with Riku, the number 1 bachelor in Hollywood. "Roxas? What do you think?" The director asked me, shoot I wasn't paying attention.

"Uhh...I mean..." Cid caught my eye and looked where my gaze was just a few moments And quickly intervened.

"It'll take us a bit to decide right now. There are plenty of projects right now that are looking to hire Roxas, and right now we are under contract with Director Doe." Cid explained to our guests.

"Of course, of course!" The director beamed at me. "We aren't talking about doing one right now, but would you be at least willing to come back if we do get the go-ahead for a sequel?"

Courteously, I returned his smile, "Of course sir. I don't think it'd work without Agent Trinity himself." We laughed, turning on my charm once more. Our lunch continued on as we talked about the new project I was taking on, and the ending of a show that I guest appeared on once, but I just couldn't help looking over to where Sora sat alongside that Silver haired jerk.

Our guests bade us farewell and promptly left with smiles on their faces ten minutes later, I knew that they were happy that I agreed to come back, no doubt ready to tell the press that even though it hasn't been confirmed I had already agreed to doing the next movie. Cid looked over at me, "So, what do you want to do now?"

I watched, him suspiciously, "What do you mean?"

He sighed, "You have been watching that boy and his friend this whole time." He pulled out a cigarette, "Whenever they laughed you tensed up and I had to cover for you when they curiously tried to see what you were." He lit the cigarette, and let out a puff, "Why don't you go over and say hello." He wasn't asking me.

"Cid, that smoke must be making you delusional, because I wasn't been watching him." I scoffed and I heard the laughter again. Taking a peek, I could see Sora laughing with tears rolling down his eyes as Riku laid an arm around his shoulders laughing as well. I clenched my fist...for no reason of course.

"Whatever." Cid replied blowing the smoke out of his lungs and getting up from the booth. "I'll be waiting outside. Take however long you need." He placed a tip onto the table and left me alone. I looked back over to the two friends enjoying their lunch and sighed. Did I really want to say hello? Or should I just leave, it's not any my business anyways.

Unfortunately, it was a little too late to decide as I saw the pair getting up from their table, leaving a large bill as a tip for the waiter that served them. I had to act quickly if I was going to actually take a chance on this opportunity. I quickly intercepted their path, placing a big smile on my face as I approached.

"Hello Sora, it's nice to see you." Smiling that perfect smile at him, I was sure that he would smile right back, but instead a questioning look crossed his face.

"Oh, hey Roxas. Didn't expect to see you here." He looked over at his silver-haired friend, and I was unprepared for Riku, the heart-throb, to actually be his friend. "Riku, this is Roxas, my...partner in the movie."

Riku stuck out his hand, "It's good to meet you, I was wondering when our paths would cross in this business." Riku respectfully said. Everytime two actors met, I always feel this tension in the air, as if they are challenging the other. That was the feeling that I was getting from Riku.

"Yeah, same here, I've always wondered if some movie would put us together someday, as our genres always intersect." I admitted. We probably have both been keeping tabs on the others acting careers, him being the upcoming new hotshot, and my experience in the field, both of us could be threats.

Sora, quickly interrupted the heated, unspoken battle, "Anyways, what have you been up to Roxas?" I didn't even realize I forgot to let go of Riku's hand till just now, and quickly turned to the brunette.

"Oh, I was meeting with some producers about a new movie, nothing to time-consuming." I informed, offering the same smile as I did before, but again he just gave me a suspicious look. I faltered a little bit, and had to quickly compose myself over that stare he was giving me. "What about you guys? What were you guys doing?"

Riku was the one that answered, as Sora was still thinking, "We were catching up. The two of us were close friends when we were kids and I wanted to show him the lime life of fame, though he wanted us to go get ice cream first." He laughed loudly, making Sora smile at his friend. I couldn't help but feel a constriction in my chest at this gesture, but it was probably nothing.

"Oh, wow, never would have guessed you knew Sora." I politely responded.

"Yeah, we go way back. But, I should probably be getting him back before our friend begins to worry where her little puppy went." Riku playfully ruffled Sora's head, making him pout, rolling his eyes at his friends playfulness.

Whacking Riku's hand away, "Will you stop that! Jeezus Riku, you really haven't changed." He scolded his friend. Maybe Sora didn't realize it, but anyone could hear the love and affectionate tone he had for Riku. I could feel my heart constrict once again, but paid it no mind as Sora turned back to me. "Well, I probably should be going, I have the night shift at the coffee shop, so that means Lulu will have me by my neck if I'm not there an hour early." He shook his head, "I'll see you tomorrow Roxas." He waved before the pair turned to leave.

I watched the two go off, and couldn't explain the feeling of loss that came over me, like I just lost an opportunity. Pulling out my cellphone to check the time, I quickly made sure that I wasn't behind schedule. It was two o'clock, and I was supposed to be heading to a party later tonight for some fellow upper class individuals in the area, but honestly since Namine wouldn't be there, I had no desire to see who would be kissing whose rear end to get ahead in the world.

Coming to a decision, I walked out of the restaurant and walked over to Cid, who was smoking on the corner. "I'm not going to the Organization Party tonight." I informed him as we headed to the car.

He just smirked, "Good, cause I hate being around some of those politicians think that with the endorsement of a few key individuals, backing from them, and then fraternizing with likable people they can make themselves seem caring. A politician is still a politician." Cid chuckled.

I smiled, enjoying Cid's thoughts on some of the people I had to deal with. Xemnas being a politician, I never trusted the people he brought to his parties, nor trusted anything that came out of his sly tongue. Sometimes it could be the plaint ruth, others it could be a sweet lie to make you believe him. It was quite sickening.

We entered the car, and he turned to me. "Is there anywhere you had in mind going then?"

I buckled up, "Take me back to the apartment. I need to go change." Quickly, I undid my tie and took off the jacket I was wearing.

The car started up, and we were thrown into the streets heading just a few minutes away to the apartment where I lived. "You still haven't answered me boss." He said as he drove.

I sighed, "You are going to give me that smug look when I tell you what I want to do." I said, staring out the window. I know Cid, and unfortunately I have come to see that he is usually...always right.

"Oh? Am I?" I could already see the smug look on his face without even turning towards him. The rest of the car ride was left in silence. I would eventually have to tell him.

When we arrived into the apartment, I finally informed him of my plan. "I want you to stay in my apartment to make it look like I'm home, I should be back by ten or so." Taking off my shirt and throwing it into the plastic bin next to the laundry room, I moved into the bedroom and sorted through my closet.

"Huh, I haven't done this since the last time you and Namine snuck out a couple of months ago. Isn't Nam gone for a couple of days?" He asked, and I could tell he knew exactly what was going on in my head.

"Yeah she is." I called out, as I found a good, plain outfit. It was a plain red t-shirt, with some khaki cargo pants. It was a simple outfit that shouldn't draw too much attention. Quickly changing I grabbed the small backpack filled with scripts and walked out of my room to find Cid already lounging on my couch. "I'm going to go to that coffee shop we filmed at." And there it was, that smirk playfully dancing on Cid's lips and his eyes lighting up in knowledge of just exactly why I was going there. I couldn't help but blush at the way he was staring at me.

"Oh. Have fun then." He raised a hand and waved once.

"Shut up Cid." I said, getting the keys to the inconspicuous car I drove whenever I went out without wanting to be seen. It was a silver, 2011 Nissan Altima. I walked out the door and could hear him chuckling as I left.

Heading down to the parking garage, I went inside my car and sat there for a good five minutes. I couldn't help but question why I was going to head over to this stupid coffee shop. It wasn't like I wanted coffee. It was just to get out of the house and be able to read the script in peace...right? Whatever. I wasn't going to change my mind now.

Putting my shades on, and starting the car I drove the twenty minutes to the coffee shop where just a few days before Sora and Olette filmed there break-up.

I could already see Sora working in the small cafe, "Twilight Cafe" I said to no one in particular as I read the sign hanging above the store. It was a corner store with a chain of smaller stores attached to one side. It was situated perfectly on a hill where one side opened up to the beach as the other side overlooked the small shops bustling with crowds of people.

As I got out of my car, I grabbed my backpack and placed on a black hat on my head, hiding my recognizable blonde spikes and disguising myself as a college student. I entered the store, "Welcome to Twilight Cafe!" I was greeted by the girl working behind the counter I recognized as Selphie from the other night. "Take a seat if you are planning on staying awhile and someone will be there to help you in a moment." I nodded in understanding before walking towards one of the empty tables next to the window overlooking the beach. Sora would surround himself with someone as...bubbly as the girl Selphie.

I placed my book bag down and was able to observe the unique atmosphere in the cafe. THe ceiling was painted like it was twilight. The sun was painted upon the door a yellowish orange like it was going over the horizon as it's rays shot up towards the ceiling. The colors then blured together from a yellow to an orange, a red, a purple, and finalle in the back of the store it was a midnight black to signify the ending of the day. The walls of the cafe were just as unique, being painted as if you were looking out from the shore of a beach, covered with palm trees swaying lazily in the wind, but your eyes were drawn to windows as small blue waves were painted on the bottom of the windowsill creating the effect of really being able to see the sunset from where you sat. It created such a homely atmosphere. It was beautiful.

"Hi, my name is Sora and I'll be your server today." A familiar voice broke me out of my stupor as I admired the store. I looked up and immediately he recognized me, a surprised looking crossing his face. "Rox-" I glared at him, daring him to finish my name. "Issac." Of course he would resort to calling me that.

"I am not calling you Aaron." I huffed as I pulled out my laptop.

He chuckled. "Good, wasn't expecting you to." He was trying to act all cool and slick like some badass, but that smile on his face did not match. "Heh, worth a shot." He switched back to his usual goofy self scratching the back of his head. "So what brings you all the way out here? I'd expect you to be at some party."

I raised an eyebrow, did he know about the party? "Eh I needed to get out of the house," I said turning back to turning on the laptop, "that and catch up on some reading." I pulled out a script of Destiny Isles, "Cid suggested this place saying how 'no one would look for your hotshot ass there.' So here I am." I even added air quoted. Obviously I wasn't going to tell him it was because I wanted to see how he lived his life. I wasn't some stalker. It's just I went to the place that this guy works to see how he is off the set and determine how genuine he was...damnit I was a stalker. I sighed.

"You alright there buddy?" His left eyebrow was raised in question.

I shook my head, "Sorry zoned off for a bit."

He chuckled which soon turned into full out laughter. "You zone out? Mr. Badass-Actor-Hero dazes off." A blush was beginning to raise in my cheeks.

"And why is that so funny?" Was he making fun of me? Cause I swear if he w-

"Sorry Sorry..." He apologized. "You are just such an intimidating big time actor that I have seen every one pine after, although you are kind of an ass." My eyebrow twitched in annoyance, "But, the more I see you in such an average, everyday setting with us normal mortals, the more I realize that you aren't this superior all-star. You are just a person. It's great." His face softened into a caring smile and the blush was once again on my cheeks.

I didn't even know what to say. I was stunned, so I had only one thing that I could say at a moment like this. "So, can you take get me a White Mocha with Hazelnut." He gave a confused look as if he didn't know what I was talking about, apparently it didn't dawn on him where we exactly were as his face quickly changed in acknowledgement.

"Right! I'm at work! My bad!" I chuckled. This guy really was...adorable I admitted to myself. "Sure, I'll get right on that!" He rushed off to check on the other customers.

Looking back to my laptop I began to get some work done. I quickly went to checking my e-mails, and responded to some of the more urgent ones, an e-mail from Director Doe explaining to us the itinerary for the trip we would be taking, a schedule from the agency of what needs to be done, some offers of new movies from directors, but one caught my attention. It was a letter from a teacher asking if I could come into her drama class and talk to the kids. Honestly, I wanted to do these kinds of things. Help spread the passion, but I know Cid would probably not let me go because of time and money. It wasn't his fault, but he was being watched by the company to make sure I was successful not spending my days at some high school. I decided to show Cid the e-mail later.

"Here you go!" Sora came back with a large cup of White Mocha as if it was hot chocolate, the whip cream was sitting neatly on top. It looked as if it was from a television commercial. Delicious. "You never specified what size so I just got you a large." Sora placed the cup down and sat in the seat across from me. He sat there for a good two minutes before he decided to say something. "So, can I ask you a question?" I gave him my approval with a curt nod. "I've been wondering what the hell do rich people who have so much money do all day?" I almost choked on my drink.

"Excuse me?" The question threw me for surprise because of how random it was.

He chuckled. "Well, it's something we have all been wondering, so I thought I'd ask you. Zell thinks some of you just party all the time, with no repercussions cause you have the money. Wakka believes all any of you do is laze about doing nothing just because you all can. Then Lulu says all of you rich people use the money to fund some dark secret fetish that you won't tell anyone. She believes you actually run a small drug ring amongst the rich." He laughed as I rubbed my temples. Really? Me? A drug-dealer?

"I'm not a drug-dealer if thats what you are wondering." He laughed even harder. "But to answer your question, the three of you are sorta right. I know people that actually do party all day, some that laze about, and I even know a couple who do not publicly display their hidden 'fetishes' if you want to call them that. Lea, the lead singer of Dancing Flames, loves to just party like there isn't a tomorrow. Most weekends and whenever he tours he parties. Demyx on the other hand, the lead guitarist of Melodious Nocturne, loves to stay home and play his Sitar Arpeggio. Those two are like my brothers and on a weekly basis they try to drag me to either do nothing, or do something stupid. Then there are people like Luxord, the famous actor for playing the perfect villain in movies, hides the fact that he has a gambling addiction. He has admitted to me that the only reason why he acts is because it will be able to fuel his addiction." I sipped the delectable drink and loved the way the liquid flowed down my throat.

I looked up and saw that Sora was currently staring at me bug-eyed. "Do all famous people know each other?" He asked.

"No, but I went to school with Demyx and Lea, and Luxord I've worked with him in two movies. At least in the acting world, we would meet eventually."

"You went to school with Lea and Demyx? Where?"

I sighed, "Don't you have work to do Sora?" I didn't like talking about my past, especially not with someone I barely know. Call me defensive, but the less people that know about my past the better. Plus the fans love the mystery.

"Nope, I took a break so that I could talk with you. I still have like an hour after bribing Lulu." He smiled like this was a normal occurrence. I didn't dare ask.

Sometimes I had to question my decision making skills, "I went to a prep school. I won't tell you where, except it was somewhere on the East Coast. I met the two goofballs in a music class, and it seemed like immediately the three of us clicked. They continued with music while I branched out some more and settled on Acting as my career." I didn't want to talk about my past, and I didn't want him to know about it. Only Lea, Demyx, and Namine really knows why as they were with me during my old life. The life I had before I was an actor.

He sat there digesting the information I gave, and I went backt o sipping on my drink. Finall after a couple of moments, "Then, what kind of instrument did you play? Or did you sing? I could see you singing." He asked. I really didn't want to talk about this.

"What?"

"I was wondering what you did in the music class you were in with Lea and Demyx." Yup, really should re-think my decisions making skills.

"Not going to tell you." I replied.

"What?!" He wasn't going to drop it. "Why not?!"

"Because."

"Because...?"

"I said so." I sipped my drink calmly.

"What are you, five?"

"Yes."

"You are five?"

"Sure." I took another sip.

"How about this." Sora presented his proposal, "You share a secret, then I share a secret of mine."

"Now why would I care about that?" I asked him, although the offer was slightly tempting.

Sora gave an almost triumphant smile on his face, "Because we should get to know each other better, learn to trust the other if we are really going to portray lovers on camera." He argues. He did have a point. When working on some films you end up spending copious amounts of time with the crew and especially your co-stars. How comfortable you are with someone can change the performance from a good to a great one.

I conceded. "You first."

Sora beamed, "Well, my secret is..." He kind of got nervous as he scratched the back of his head. "I'm an artist."

I couldn't help but give Sora a questioning look, "Why is that a secret?" I was curious.

"Because I don't think I'm that great" He chuckled. "I don't like showing people what I've drawn because..." He trailed off trying to put things into words, but I knew what he was going to say.

"Because you are afraid of being judged for what you created. It's an emotional turmoil of not knowing the possibility of being rejected for what you believe to be beautiful and your inspiration. This leads you to worry about your skill and your depiction of your very own emotions. So you question if you are good or not." He looked at me shocked.

"You took the words out of my mouth..." He said in awe, before it changed into a smile of pure understanding. I couldn't help it anymore, I smiled right back.

"I know the feeling, that's why. When I was younger, I had so many passions and music was a big part of them. I learned the piano, percussion, and I loved to sing." I fulfilled my end of the bargain.

"Heh, I would love to hear you play sometime, or sing a song." Was that a blush on his cheeks?

"Maybe." I told him. I only ever played for Namine or Lea and Demyx if they bugged me long enough. But, maybe, just maybe, I would be willing to play for Sora.

For the rest of the time he was on break I was able to ask the questions now as I got to know my co-star a little better. I learned that he grew up with Kairi and surprisingly enough Riku. The three of them were best friends since they were six years old, always a trio. He also told me about how Riku split once he got famous from one movie, I could see the hurt that still lingered although he smiled through the whole story. I kind of wanted to reach over and comfort him, but held myself back. Instead I told him this, "He might have been doing the two of you a favor if you ask me."

"How?" He looked at me like I was crazy.

"Well the limelight would not have been pretty for his career or Kairi's if she was getting into acting as well. Riku living with a girl and a guy. There would have been rumours of Riku hiding this life away from the screen, where he was sleeping with a guy and a girl. He would have been labeled either a player or some kind of swinger which would not have played well with the audience. Then Kairi would have been called a whore and no one would hire her. Also the fact that the paparazzi would be tailing the two of you everywhere you went looking for anything suspicious. Honestly, he might have saved you guys a lot of heartache." We both sat there in silence as he took in everything that I said to him.

"I guess..." He said still in thought before we moved onto another topic, although I knew it was weighing on his mind.

I also learned more about Sora's brother. How he was once in the military for five years so that they would pay for his college career. Afterwards, Squall took up business with private contractor working on bodyguard duty for some celebrities. Rinoa and him have been going out for five years now, and although Squall tried proposing once Rinoa said only this. "Why would I say yes? It won't change anything really. Except I might see you more often, but then why would that be an improvement?" Everyone laughed at this and it was true nothing would have changed, although Squall makes her wear it as a token that she is taken.

It was interesting talking with Sora. I learned so much about him, that I could honestly say I was beginning to trust him. Which was somewhat scary. It wasn't a feeling I was used to, and I had to fight the urge to run. Sora really seemed to be a genuinely nice guy, he didn't seem full of any lies like the ones II would have faced at the party tonight, and his laughed was becoming contagious.

"Well, I gotta get back to work." After forty five minutes of talking. "I hope you stay so that I can talk a little more with you. It's really cool being able to just talk without you yelling or biting my head off." He laughed.

I did stay.

I stayed from five o'clock when he left until closing time at ten. I was able to memorize the next couple of scenes for the movie, respond to my e-mails, inform Cid of where I was, and of course I had to tell Namine that she might have been right about Sora. Her response was the typical, "I told you so."

As the last customer left the building, and Selphie, Sora, and Zell, who came for the evening shift, were closing up, I was able to remove my hat. Fixing my hair Sora came walking over. "Sir, I'm sorry but you have to leave now, the store is closed."

"Shut up Sora." I rolled my eyes making him laugh.

"Hey it was worth a shot." He was putting chairs away before turning back to me, "Come on, we have to leave through the back so I can lock the front door." He gestured for me to follow him in which I did. He locked the front door and I followed him to the back rooms behind the counter where Selphie and Zell were waiting for Sora.

"Hey guys." I politely said as I entered.

"Hey Roxas!" Selphie said as she came over to me. "You might need a better disguise if you really don't want to be recognized, I overheard a few customers suspecting who you were."

I shook my head, "Damn, I guess I'll try something different."

"Try dressing as a woman, then maybe Sora would be attracted to you in the film." Zell suggested, making Selphie punch him in his arm. "Ow, sorry babe. Just saying, he could pass as a hot chick if he wanted to." Which earned him another punch in the arm.

"Don't mind them, this is normal." Sora said as he came back from locking some of the other rooms. "Come on guys, let's go home. I want to take a nice shower and sleep." He yawned out.

We all followed Sora out the back door of the cafe, ready to go our separate ways. I moved towards the lone Silver Altime as Zell and Selphie made their way to a black and red mustang. It must belong to Zell since there was no way I could see Selphie driving such a muscle car. To me, she fits more into a yellow buggy or a mini-cooper. That was when I noticed that someone didn't have a car.

"Alright guys, I'll see you all later!" Sora called out as he passed by all of us.

"Sora, how far away do you live?" I asked before he completely passed me.

"Not too far. It's about an hour walk, depending on my pace." He nonchalantly commented, shrugging his shoulders. Did he do this every night?

I pinched the bridge of my nose in annoyance, "Get in the car Sora." I commanded.

"Roxas it's fine! I do this all the time." He tried to dismiss my order.

"Sora." I threatened. "Get. . Car." This time he got into the passenger seat. I could see Zell and Selphie snickering in my peripheral vision as they proceeded into their own vehicle.

The two of them drove away first as I turned on the car. "Roxas, you don't have to take me home." He tried to argue, his already invalid point, again. "I don't want to be a problem."

"Sora which way?" I ignored his protest. Instead of answering me, like a normal person, he remained silent. "Sora?"

"I figure if I remain silent you will have to eventually let me walk." He smiled, a victorious smile.

Running a hand through my hair. "No, instead I'll take you back to my place and make you stay there until I can drive you home." His smile faltered/ "Look think of it this way, I would not let my friend walk an hour in the dark by himself."

"Friend?" Oh no, the smile was back.

I sighed, "Yes Sora, I consider you a friend so can you let me take you home?" He nodded and I drove in the direction he pointed. "Thank you."

As I drove, the car was filled with silence. Being in such close proximity was odd, the air seemed to be alive with some unforeseen electricity between the two of us. "So..." He broke the silence, "What kind of music do you listen to?" Sora decided to ask. I knew the feeling wasn't one-sided.

"Can we not do this whole dance?" I asked, "Where we try to hide the awkwardness with small talk. I know you wanna ask me something, just ask Sora."

He chuckled, "Someone is grumpy." I shot him a glare before he proceeded. "Why were you so mad at me the other day? When we like first met." remained silent. I did not wanna answer that. "I thought we were friends." He turned my own arguement against me.

"Fine." I conceded, "I was jealous of you."

"Of me? Why?" Sora was surprised to say the least.

"Because you are a great actor Sora. When you act its natural. You seem to really become Aaron and it make me angry at you because of your raw, natural talent." I didn't look at him, but I could feel the smile on me.

"Heh, Roxas is jealous of me." I heard the smig pride in his voice. "Roxas you know I admired you for so long in the past. I've seen almost all of your movies. It kind of got to the point where I developed a man crush on you, just a little though." He embarrassedly said, and I turned to see the blush hinting on his cheeks as he scratched the back of his head.

I smiled at this, "Doesn't change the fact that you could become the better actor." I told him. "Of course, that will never happen."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah, sorry newbie. It'll take you a couple of years to catch up."

"I will get there, you'll see." I heard him say. I didn't doubt it either.

It took a total of about 20 minutes to get to his apartment. It wasn't in the worst neighborhood, but it wasn't in the best either. Some of the alleyways seemed rather shady. Thought I did see a few cop cars patrolling so it couldn't be too bad. Still, I would not let Sora walking here by himself int he middle of the night.

"Well thanks for the ride." Sora got out of the car. He closed the door as I rolled down the window. "I'm glad you stopped by the store today."

"Oddly enough, so am I." I smirked.

"Well see yah soon!" He said removing his head from the open window. "Oh," He gave a knowing smile. "I'm also glad you gave me a chance to show you who I am Roxas. Even if you had to go completely out of your way to do it." He walked away whistling some random tune.

Shit." I said to myself. There was no way he could have known that I was there to see him...could he?

It seems like things just got interesting.


A/N: There it is guys! The Riku part was short because I felt like the main focus of the chapter should not be Riku, but what it did to Roxas. Things are becoming more interesting now that Roxas has taken an interest in the brunette don't you think? Yeah I made this whole chapter a Sora/Roxas chapter, building upon their relationship. We see more insight into Roxas and his inner workings as a confused child who struggles to grasp this concept of Sora. It should be quite an interesting trip to New York to say the least. How will things change? Will anyone be joining them? Even I don't know! I'll let you know during the next update.

If anyone has any spots in New York they want to suggest the boys or crew could go, please let me know. I've only been to New York City once, and I have no idea what is there honestly. Just either leave it in a review or leave me a message with a description or a name. Please, it'd really help me bring this story to reality.

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