Chapter 7: Habits

After Riku got dressed, he walked back down the hallway. Riku dressed up the wound to stop the bleeding a little better and hopefully make it less noticeable to Sora.

Oh…. I hope he didn't run off because he saw that. He looked at the ground. Well… He sighed. I- He stopped himself hearing someone crying behind the door a room or two up. He walked over and listened carefully. He grabbed the knob and turned it, opening the door. He looked inside and saw Sora lying down on the bed face buried. He wasn't crying anymore.

"Sora…" He whispered. He opened the door the rest of the way. Sora didn't move. "Sora." He said a little louder. He walked over. Still no reaction. "Sora!" He yelled, voice full of worry. "Sora, you were just crying! How can you not hear me?!" No reaction still. He ran the rest of the way to the bed and started to shake him. "Sora!" He sobbed. He rolled Sora over and saw blood on the white sheets. His face paled. He closed his eyes and touched the boy's wrist. His eyes snapped open. He looked at his fingers and saw a dark red liquid on them. Tears began to form in his eyes.

No! His mind cried. I don't want to lose him! He shook his head and looked at his chest, to see if he was breathing. There was a rise in his chest. Riku sighed, calming down a little. I should cover his wounds. He rushed out of the room and into the bathroom, grabbing medicine, gauze, and a sponge and cloth.

When Riku got back he saw Sora sitting up and staring at the ground.

"Sora…" Riku's face was reddened from almost crying only a few moments ago. "I'm… sorry. He grabbed his left wrist and rubbed it a little, looking at the ground.

Sora looked up at Riku, shocked to see him nervous and surprised that he was apologizing. He shook his head.

"No…." he whispered. "Don't be sorry." Riku looked up and saw Sora smiling at him. "Now… can I see the sponge?" He reached out for it.

Riku walked over to him and sat down next to him.

"I'll do it." Riku whispered.

Riku grabbed Sora's arm gently and started to wipe away the blood, careful not to open any closed wounds. Once it was all cleaned up, Riku moved a little closer to put some medicine on it.

"This is going to sting a little." Sora winced slightly then settled down again.

When Riku was done wrapping the wrist up, he looked over to Sora to ask if it was too tight but the boy was fast asleep. Riku smiled gently and stood up. He picked up the boy and pulled down the covers. He kissed the brunette's forehead and laid him down. The boy moved a little and attached himself to Riku's arm.

"Oh… Sora…" He sighed and half-heartedly tried to get away. He sighed again. "Fine." He moved Sora over a little and laid down next to him. He pulled the covers up around them.

Sora… what are you… doing… to me…? And with that last thought, he fell asleep.

"…hello…?" He turned. "Is anybody there?!" he yelled.

A laugh was heard from behind him.

"Who's there!?" The boy turned. "I know you're there I can hear you."

"Hello… Sora." A figure appeared but it was really blurry.

"How do you know my name? Who are you?"

"We are very close, Sora. More now than ever."

"You haven't answered my questions still!"

"We will meet again." The voice faded away.

"Oh. Great. Now I got a stalker."

"Hello, Sora. Great for you to join me this morning."

"Oh. Morning Riku." I over to the frig.

"Sleep good?"

"How do you think?"

"That bad, huh?"

"Pretty much. I had a tough time staying asleep."

"Oh. So does that mean you aren't up for a game of bowl? As like a date?"

"Huh?" That shocked me as badly I almost fainted. "Why would you-?"

That's it for that chapter! I'm so sorry the I didn't have the whole thing up before. But it is now!