YEA! i finally added my tenth chptr! for those who have been following, hope you like this!

Serina: you feeling okay?

Me: so-so, i think i had a stomach flu yesterday

Sora: that doesn't sound good. do you want a potion?

Me: i wish those would work in my world, but no thanks. the stomach flu only lasts for 24hrs

Roxas: so you're okay

Me: yeah, just dealing with the post-side affects

Sora: like what?

Me: trust me...you don't want to know...but one of them for me, i have a short temper

Lea: yeah ri...*drops to the floor in a fetile position* (and for the boys reading this...you'll know where he was hit)

Me: anyone else have a question?

All: '...'

Me: good. now...i'm gonna hunt down some tea

"Irresponsible…made everyone worry…disobeyed my orders…"

Riku and the others sat outside the library only catching bits of what Leon was yelling at Serina. She and Riku had gotten back about ten minutes ago and were immediately surround by worried friends and one angry Leon. He had dragged the poor girl by the back of her collar all the way to the castle library; and now they were all waiting for him to finish ranting.

"Leon, I said I was sorry," Serina sighed leaning against one of the shelves.

"That still doesn't excuse that fact of what you did," he said back, "if something had happened do you know how hurt we would all be?"

"I'm really sorry," she whispered breaking into tears.

Leon was silently cursing himself; he couldn't stand seeing anyone cry, not even Serina.

"Look, I'll forgive you this time," he said, "you'll have to continue having an escort for the time being, but disobey it again and I'll have you locked in your room for a week…deal?"

"You got Squall," Serina cheered smiling and had completely stopped the water works.

She knew Leon was a sucker and played him good. She ran out of the room before Leon could attempt to strangle her. She opened the doors, tripped in front of a surprised group of friends, and continued running down the hall with Leon on her heels.

"You are going to pay for that charade," he shouted after her, "and I told you the name's LEON!"

When the two had disappeared, everyone turned to a laughing Yuffie.

"You told her to call him that didn't you," Cloud asked raising an eyebrow at the young ninja.

"Yep, I knew he was going to give her a hard time," Yuffie smiled with her hands behind her back, "she just added the tears because she knew it would push him out of the idea of a punishment for her!"

Somewhere in the castle they heard Leon shouting and saw Serina coming back, skipping happily.

"Where's Leon," Sora asked.

"Trying to get out of my spider's trap," she answered with a mischievous smile standing next to Riku.

"How'd you do that," Sora asked.

Serina didn't answer, but when he looked at her, she seemed to be spacing out and her face was pale.

"Hey, earth to Serina," Yuffie said snapping her fingers in front of the other girl's face.

"Huh, what," Serina said staggering back looking around her.

"Hey you okay," Riku asked, he had a feeling she just had another vision.

"Yeah, I'm fine, I was just, uh, thinking about…who I wanted to be my escort today," she said smiling sheepishly.

"Who would that be," Tifa asked sneaking a look at the silver-haired boy.

"I want Sora to be my escort," Serina said quickly grabbing the brunette's hand and running down the halls.

Everyone's sweat dropped; three anxious girls looked at each other, then at Riku and Kairi. The red-headed girl didn't seem troubled by it at all, but Riku looked hurt and confused.

"Anyone up for ice-cream," Yuffie asked breaking the silence.

Down in the market place:

"Whoa, slow down Serina," Sora pleaded as the girl dragged him passed the shops and stands. To be honest, he was taken aback when she said his name and then dragged him out of the castle like hell was on her heels.

Finally, she stopped by the fountain in the town square and sat down on the edge; Sora may be dense when it came to sharing his feelings for Kairi, but he could tell when someone was in pain…physical or not.

"You okay Serina," he asked sitting down next to the older girl.

"I'm just lost I guess," she answered, "you know I love Riku right?"

"That was fast," he responded making the girl look at him weird, "I overheard Kairi and Yuffie talking about you and a certain fruit they gave you."

Serina blushed.

"Don't worry; I'm not gonna say anything."

"Says the boy who won't confess to Kairi," she said sitting back as a blush ran across the young boy's face.

"Wha-what are you…" he stuttered.

"Sora, you're as dense as they come," Serina pointed out as she turned to face the boy, "I can tell as plain as day that you love her. So why not just…tell her!"

"Well…well I...I," Sora tried to say but Serina cut him off.

"Sora, you have to tell her before the war comes," she said placing a hand on his shoulder.

Something in her voice made him look at her; he could tell right away she was serious, but why was she telling him this.

"What brought this on," he asked.

"Let's just say, there's a past that will darken the door of your heart soon," she answered calmly.

"Okay, you're starting to freak me out," Sora said looking at the girl in concern.

"I know I'm sorry," she apologized resting her hands on her knees, "I just don't want anything bad happening to my friends, to Riku, or to you Sora; you're like a little brother to me."

"Really," he asked smiling.

"Sure," she said smiling and pulled him into a hug, "I have Cloud acting as my older brother, and so why not have you as a younger brother? You're kind of like me: funny, optimistic, wants to protect those close to me and has a knack for sweets!"

The two friends laughed happily as they got up from the fountain. Serina just couldn't bring herself to tell the boy about her vision; instead, she pulled him into a head-lock and laughed at his feeble attempts of escaping. As they walked away, an enraged silver-haired boy walked away from the group who all just saw what had transpired.

"Do you think it'll get worse," Kairi asked watching Riku storm away.

"What does anyone know," Lea asked, "maybe Serina was…"

"Lea…finish that sentence, and I will personally cut out your f***ing tongue," Yuffie threatened.

The tall red-head boy shut his mouth immediately.

Later that same day, Serina was walking to her room after dinner and found Riku standing against the banister that overlooked the castle lobby.

"Hey Riku, where have you been," she exclaimed, "I didn't see you at dinner so I was kind of worried."

When he didn't respond, she noticed that he had one of those 'why are you talking to me' faces.

"Ok, what's with you," she asked walking to stand next to him.

"Oh like you don't know," he said venomously.

"Riku, what are you…" she started.

"Do you really love me or was it just an act like you pulled with Leon," he shouted, turning on her.

Serina stepped back in shock; she didn't know why Riku would ask something so crude.

"Riku, what is wrong with you," she asked

"What's wrong with me…what's wrong with you?! First you say you love me, then go behind my back…with Sora, my best friend, and you ask what's wrong with me?!"

"I only asked Sora to be my escort because I needed to talk to him about something personal," Serina shouted back.

"Oh sure, that's exactly why you wanted him as your escort," Riku said sarcastically, "I saw you with him at the fountain, I saw how close you were to him, and don't think for one second…"

SMACK!

Serina slapped Riku across the face before he could finish his sentence. He staggered back and looked at Serina in utter shock; but when he saw her face, she was bursting into tears and held the hand she slapped him to her chest.

"You idiot," she gasped.

"What," he said placing a hand on his sore cheek.

"You IDOIT," she shouted in fury, "I only asked Sora to be my escort because I was repaying a debt!"

"A debt," Riku asked

"Yes," Serina explained, "Kairi was the one who gave me the papou fruit; she was helping me try to confess my feelings to you! I thought I'd pay her back by making Sora promise to confess to her first. That and I asked him to be my little brother; I would never cheat or hurt you Riku. I love you too much."

Riku stared at her with wide eyes as she finished; he felt like a complete jerk for making such an assumption. Not only did he just hurt the girl he loved, but he even embarrassed her when she was just trying to help out a friend.

"Serina…I'm," he tried saying, "god, I'm such an idiot!"

"Yes you are," she confirmed wiping away her tears and walking up to him, "but you're my idiot and I still love you!"

With that, she pulled his lips down on hers; Riku was taken by surprise at her boldness. However, he just couldn't let her have all the fun; he pushed her up against the wall and continued the kiss. He felt such a rush as he tasted her lips, he could even taste the salty tears that had dried on her flushed cheeks.

"Riku *gasp* wait," Serina panted as he started kissing her neck.

"What," he huffed placing his forehead against hers.

"Why don't…we…continue…in my room," she suggested with a sly smile.

He didn't even need a second to think as she pulled him through the door and kicked it shut.

Within seconds she tugged off his shirt, running her hands across his chiseled chest as pulled her in for another kiss. His tongue explored the inside of her mouth causing her to moan in pleasure; he picked her up and carried her to the bed where he laid her down.

He placed himself between her legs and kissed her from the jaw-line down to the collar bone of her neck. Serina tried to catch her breath, but gasped when she felt his hand roam up the front of shirt.

Suddenly, he pulled back from her and sat on his knees.

"What's wrong," she asked a little disappointed sitting up.

"Its…not that…don't want to," he panted, "I just don't want to get on Cloud's bad side."

"Why do you say that," she asked.

"He said, and I quote, 'if you hurt her in any way, I won't hesitate to kill you'," Riku said trying to impersonate the older blonde.

Serina started laughing as she tried to say: "he seriously said it like that?"

"Pretty much," he responded

"Well…if anything…you haven't hurt me at all," she said

"What about earlier though," he pointed out, "I think that would count."

"Well then, how about you finish what you started," she whispered in his ear, "and I won't say a thing."

"Are you threatening me," he smiled leaning over her.

"Maybe…" she said as he planted his lips back on hers.

"Deal," he said as he pulled the covers over the two of them.

and with that...i'm not going to go into any further detail!

Me: ...

Serina: why did you write that?!

Me: oh like you didn't want that to happen?

Serina: 0.0 good point...

Me: exactly!

Riku: what are you two going on about?

Serina: just her recent chptr. wanna go for a walk?

Riku: sure! * both leave holding hands*

Me: haaa, true love!

*sudden darkness*

Me: do you have to do that every time you come in here?

Vanitas: can't be too careful

Me: you're going to be the death of me you know...

Vanitas: trying working for the old man. all everything is is kingdom hearts this and destroy the weilders of light!

Me: sounds like he should try getting a different hobby

Vanitas: tell me about it

Me: what still bugs me is how you look so much like Sora!

Van: actually, its how much he looks like me

Me: how so?

Van: i've seen the rest of your story

Me: '...'

Van: don't worry, i'm not saying anything. but i should go...before the old man notices i'm gone

Me: alright, c u soon?

Van: guess so. *kisses my cheek and leaves*

Me: 0.0 'WTH'

Kairi: Hey! did you notice the black out?!

Me: huh. what...no of course not! *Leaves*

Namine: what's wrong with her?

Kairi: *shrugs*

i don't own kingdom hearts or the characters except the OC's. plz R&R!