Author's Note: I've been updating pretty quickly =). Welcome to chapter nine. Please enjoy ^_^. Sorry if it seems like I'm rushing things w/ Riku and Roxas. I'm trying not to because I'm not totally sure If I want to make them a couple or not.. but it doesn't hurt for Riku to have a little crush eh? Lol.

His Story

His secret love

Roxas and Riku sat on the bent down palm tree. Roxas knew exactly where to begin, despite the hurt it would bring him.

"I used to live in a city shrouded by darkness." He began slowly.

"I lived there with a group called Organization XIII. I was number XIII. I..." He trailed off for a second, not sure how to say his name.

"I had.. a great life. But within just a week, it all ended. He died.."

"Who died?"Riku asked.

"My... my true love." He managed to get out. The pain creeped up on him.

"He was number VIII in the organization. His name was.. Axel." Just saying his name, the pain of the memories started tearing his sides. He cringed, trying his best to ignore it.

"The city was called Dark City. It was almost always raining but always dark. No light, no nothing. But in a way, he was my light. My light through the darkness. Anyway, I left the organization and came here to get away from everything. I just couldn't take it anymore. It didn't feel the same without him. He..he didn't even get to say 'I love you' back." He finished and he realized he had small tears brimming over his eyes.

Riku looked down.

"I'm sorry to hear that. So I'm guessing you're still in love with him?"

"I'll always be in love with him. No matter what."

Riku secretly hope if he could change that.

"I see..." Riku said.

"Well I'm gonna go." Roxas said, hopping down from the branch. Something fell to the ground beside him. He looked down and saw a star shaped fruit.

"What's this?" He asked, picking it up.

"It's called a paopu fruit. If two people share it, their destiny's are intertwined."

"Sounds cool to me.." Roxas said.

He took a bite of it. It tasted sweet and sour in his mouth at the same time.

"That's pretty good." He took another bite. He didn't realize how hungry he was. He sat it down on the branch.

"Well I better get going. I have no clue where I'm gonna stay so I figured -"

"You can stay with me." Riku suggested.

"Really?"

"Sure. I live by myself anyways. I have an extra room."

"That's awesome. Thanks so much."

"I can already tell we're gonna be good friends." Riku smiled. Though he hoped they could be something more. All Riku needed was time.

"Yeah. When will I be able to come?" Roxas agreed.

"Right now if you want."

"Alright."

"It's in an apartment though. If thats okay with you."

"Yeah.. thats fine."

"Okay. Let's go."

"Actually, I was wanting to look around at the island more." Roxas changed his mind.

"Alright. Just call me on this when you feel like coming home." Riku handed him a small silver phone.

"I will." He walked to the bridge and down inside the hut then out to the beach. Riku watched him all the way.

He then looked at the half eaten paopu fruit.

Maybe if I... He thought.

He picked it up and looked at it, wondering if he should talk a bite. He was going to. He put it up to his mouth and chewed some off.

He hoped this would work. He was starting to think Roxas was really cool. He hoped he would've told him more of his story though. Maybe he would eventually move on from Axel.

Roxas was sitting on the shore line. The water was washing up on his feet and the sun was setting. It was twilight now. The view of the sky in front of him reminded him of Twilight Town.

Twilight Town... I need him so much... He thought unconsciously.

Roxas heard footsteps behind him but didn't bother to look back. Riku sat beside him.

"I couldn't wait for you to call." Riku said, staring out at the ocean.

"I'd figure I'd stay here for a while." Roxas told him.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" Riku's silver hair blew in the light wind.

"Very."

About an hour passed with nothing but silence. The two boys sat on the beach enjoying the light breeze and the feel of the waves on their feet. The moonlight glowed all around.

"Hey Roxas!" Riku suddenly stood up.

"Yeah?" Roxas was a little confused.

"How about we take a nighttime swim?"

"Really?"

"Yeah. You know how to swim, right?"

"Of course but.."

Roxas wasn't used to taking his cloths off in front of anyone else but his true love.

"But what?"

"Could I just swim with my cloth's on?"

Riku laughed.

"But then your cloths will get all wet. Unless you have another pair to change into, I suggest you don't do that."

Roxas figured he had no choice.

"Alright." Roxas stood up.

"But don't stare at me." He added.

Riku turned around.

Roxas started taking his wristband off, followed by his tops, then his shoes, and lastly, pants. He wore nothing but his boxers.

"I'm getting in first." He walked to the water.

"Okay." Riku said as he started taking off his cloths.

Roxas was a little surprised. The water was actually warm. Suddenly, he felt water splash on him from behind. He turned around to see Riku waving water at him. Roxas lightly laughed and splashed water back at him but then suddenly regretted it.

What am I doing? He thought.

"What's wrong?" Riku asked, puzzled by the look on Roxas' face.

"Nothing." Roxas said.

They continued splashing water on each other. Riku splashed more though than Roxas but he didn't care. He was sure Riku had towels at his house.

Riku couldn't help but stare at him. His perfect body etching itself into his mind.

After about an hour of swimming, Riku spoke.

"Maybe we should get home."

"Yeah."

Roxas walked toward the shore and Riku followed. They put their cloths back on and started for the small little town.

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Author's Note: So what do you think of chapter nine? Chapter ten is followinf shortly behind =). Stay tuned.