IMPORTANT AUTHORS NOTE! PLEASE READ!

Author's Note: Well guys, I'm extremely sorry that this chapter took SOOO much longer than any other chapter, but I have been so busy, with Christmas, and before that I made a few AMVs. But be happy because its by FAR the longest chapter yet(which is why it was split into two chapters) because I was actually writing a TON on Christmas Eve and Christmas(especially, I spent like 7 hours writing on this day), and also to make up for such a short last chapter(sorry about that guys)! Thats right, Id rather be writing this story for you than be with my family. Also be happy because chapter 9 will be up soon because I already have a good start on it and I know whats gonna happen. Anyway, I am really glad that people are actually reading my story. In this chapter, we have our first ever Riku POV. I won't be doing any other POV's. Only the ones I have already done(Sora, Roxas, Riku, Namine), so if you please, review and tell me which you think I write best in, and write the closest to the actual character. Also, I KNOW that I spelled Paopu wrong(I spelled it 'papou') But thats because I didn't want to get sued, just letting you know that. So I put it in the disclaimer this time.

Disclaimer: I do not own Neil Sedaka(Breaking Up is Hard to Do), Kingdom Hearts or any of its parents or affiliates. I do not own Paopu fruit.


Riku POV

I expected to be with Sora forever. I did. But I'm not sure if that was because I wanted to be so badly or if it was actually because I thought I would be. My guess is the first one. I don't know where things went bad. Maybe they never did. Maybe they were never perfect either. I guess Sora and I just aren't meant to be together. I don't want to believe that. I don't even want to think it. But I have to face the fact that we are over. I shudder. A couple of months ago, I could only imagine being with Sora. And now I have to try and deal with being without him. And I don't just mean in a romantic way. I know that Sora and I will never be the same around each other. But that's how it goes, huh? I finally understand that song: "Breaking Up is Hard to Do." Another thought keeps going through my mind: Does Sora like Roxas? I can't even wrap my mind around the thought of Sora liking anyone but me. But what happened yesterday with the sweatshirt...and that dream...could it really be possible? I know Roxas wouldn't be unhappy. That's right, Roxas likes Sora. How do I know? Well, I can tell. I'm an expert in loving Sora. The way he acts around him is different from the way he acts around anyone else. And the way he looks at him...it's the same way...that I looked at him. I know that look like I know myself. And Roxas has it bad. With that look comes a lot of pain, too. And if Roxas is feeling the same way I was feeling for so long, in addition to the fact that Sora was with someone else (namely me)...I almost have to feel bad for the guy. I mean, I want Sora to be with me. But even more than that, I want Sora to be happy. And if Sora will be happy with Roxas, then so be it.

Roxas POV

Outside the school

Friday already? Man, this week has gone by fast. It has been pretty eventful. And we're now coming so close to Christmas too. Only a couple of weeks. But I'm worried for tonight. That stupid contest that Namine signed me up for. I'm not nervous, at least I wouldn't be if it weren't for the fact that she is obviously going to tell everyone to come. I love Namine and all but she kinda has a big mouth.

"Roxas!" Speaking of...

"Hey Namine."

"Boy, do I have a lot of things to talk to you about!" No fangirl stuff I hope.

"So start talking."

"One thing at a time Roxas, one thing at a time."

"Fine. Start talking."

"Okay, okay. First of all, I need to talk to you about the contest tonight."

"I expected as much."

"What are you planning on singing?"

"Um...you'll have to wait and see..."

"Come on Roxas! You can tell me! I won't say! Everyone else will be surprised!" I knew it. I knew it, I knew it, I knew it.

"Everyone else!?"

"Oops."

"Ugh. Namine. I thought you weren't going to tell anyone."

"I know, but I couldn't help it! I finally had you trapped in this one and I thought I could bring the others to see you too!"

"Oh, Namine. What am I going to do with you fangirl?"

"Ha ha. Very funny. You should be happy. After all, Sooorrraaa will be there!" I don't appreciate her slight mockery. But without warning or control, my face is hot. Namine notices too. "Heehee. That leads me to the other thing I want to talk to you about."

"Y-yeah?"

"But, you have to be careful not to mention it to anybody because I'm not sure who all knows."

"Okay, and you're telling me, why exactly?"

"Because you're definitely gonna want to know this."

"Oh really now?"

"You bet! Its PRETTY BIG!"

"So spill it fangirl!"

"Stop calling me that!"

"Namine, I swear, with all this lead-up it better be big, and if you don't start talking-"

"Okay!" She gets close to me and leans to whisper in my ear. "Sora broke up with Riku yesterday." I swear my heart stopped. I wasn't breathing. But this is a feeling thats been around me a lot lately.

"W-what? I-I thought that...Why? What happened?"

"Well...see I wanna tell you but that would mean having to tell you another secret I already promised Sora I wouldn't tell."

"So now Sora is sharing secrets with you? But you tell me everything, Namine."

"I know, and trust me, badly I want to tell you this secret, but I really can't. You know I would only keep something from you if I had a really good reason!"

"I know Namine. I guess I'll just have to wait and found out later, huh?"

"I'm guessing you'll find out from someone. I just don't want to be the one to spill the beans." Like she's ever cared before. But what could she be talking about? What could have happened to make them break up so suddenly? And why am I just hearing about it now? It happened yesterday. Usually by now the whole island would know. I nod politely and smile. "But anyway, I just thought that you'd want to know that Sora is available..."

"Well thanks, but that doesn't mean anything for me."

"You can't say for sure. I mean, you already know he's gay."

"Namine he just broke up with Riku yesterday! Even if there was any sort of chance it wouldn't be now!" I was speaking in one of those ways when you're so frustrated that you seem to over-accentuate more words in your sentences than necessary.

"Cool it Roxas. Sheesh, I can't even joke around without you getting all defensive! Man, you and Sora are two of a kind." I don't even think she realized the irony in that sentence.

"You know what? I'm gonna go." I want desperately to avoid this conversation with Namine, mostly because she is the type of person who won't give up...ever.

Namine POV

Still outside the school

Here he comes. I'm surprised he showed up to school today. Poor Riku. I hope he's not mad at me for siding with Sora yesterday. This whole thing is such an awkward situation for me because everyone involved is my friend, and I don't want to see any of them get hurt, but no matter what happens, there's going to be at least one unhappy boy. Maybe more. Love triangles are so dangerous. I don't know how this is gonna end up. I do have to say I have a certain outcome in mind. I know that Riku loves Sora, but Roxas is in love with him, too. Desperately. And I know that Sora likes Roxas. I just know it. He just hasn't fully realized it himself yet. I worry about Roxas though. I don't know how long it will be until Sora will realize his feelings, and poor Roxas is just giving up. If only he knew the problems that he is creating even by doing nothing.

"Riku...hey."

"Oh...um, hey Namine." I can hear it in his voice. Not...sadness per se, but I can tell he's really been thinking. We all have been. But I can tell it's especially hard for Riku because he's the only one who didn't want this to happen. Don't call me cruel. I only mean that both Roxas and I wanted Sora to be available (I wanted him to be for Roxas), no one really cares what Kairi thinks, and Sora...well...he had his reasons.

"Um...How are you?" All he does is give me a slightly sour look. "Sorry. Stupid question." Still silence from him. "Do...do you...want to talk about it?" He sighs, then a long pause.

"Yeah." I wasn't expecting him to want to, but I'm glad he trusts me enough to talk to me.

"Okay. Well do y-"

"Namine, I know you know. Does Roxas like Sora? I want the truth." Gulp. I don't want to tell Riku, because I promised Roxas, and he's practically my best friend. If I told his secret, he wouldn't trust me anymore. But...I'm really not a good liar. And Riku knows this. He's setting me up so that either way I'll be doing something wrong.

"W-what makes you think that?" He kind of smirks.

"Oh so you're gonna do that? You're gonna play innocent and make me say everything. Just like Sora does." I don't think Riku will ever get over Sora. "Look. I can tell. Roxas doesn't just like Sora. He loves him doesn't he?" I just don't know how to answer him. I'm still struggling with this decision. Lie or blab? This isn't easy. But, well, Riku basically just said he already knows right? So if I just say that he's right, I won't be lying and I won't be giving away any secrets.

"Well...Yes, Riku. He does. But you can't tell him that I told you because I promised Roxas that I would keep it a secret!"

"Don't worry I won't. Sigh I guess I'm running away from the question I really wanna ask." Whoa Deja vu.(1)

"And that is?"

"Do you think that there is any possibility that Sora could like Roxas?" Goddammit Riku. You're putting me in the same predicament as 30 seconds ago. Well since technically last time was more of a blab, this time I can lie.

"No."

"You had to think for a moment..."

"So?"

"That means you had things to consider. Sigh(again) It means that there is a chance." Ha! So I'm not crazy! There is a chance! More than just that if even Riku can see it!

"Riku, I'd say there's more than a chance." I think I accidentally just smiled. I'm happy, what can I say?

"And I'm the only one who would have a problem with that, aren't I?" I look down and nod. He's not taking this well. Then the sound of the school bell. Dammit. I'm gonna be late.

"Riku..." I put my hand on his shoulder and smile "Just know that you can talk to me anytime."

"Thanks Namine." He gives a faint smile back and we head to our classes.


(1)- You all caught that, right? Good. If not, go play the game again loser!