Disclaimer: All characters of Kingdom Hearts is property of Square-Enix and Disney.

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People are screaming, shrieking and squealing as the participants of Singing Contest sang their song. While the rest of the participants are practicing quietly, Sora is sitting and thinking. His manager, who happened to be his brother, occasionally looked at him. He wondered why his brother is so silent and not bothered to practice like the others.

'Was it because of that guy hasn't spoken to him since that day?' Roxas thought and cursed. 'Stupid Riku. What's up with him? Why won't he talk to Sora anymore?'

"Roxas…"

"Yes?"

"Did I do something wrong?" Sora asked.

"What do you mean?"

"It's Riku…he hadn't spoken to me since that day…" Sora said then bit his bottom lip. "Maybe I shouldn't have asked him that question…"

"What question?" Roxas asked, jerked a bit when the brunet looked at him with his teary eyes.

"I-I was just asking why he hated gay relationship," Sora said.

"…You did?"

"Y-Yes. But he didn't seem to be mad so why…?"

"…What was his answer when you asked him?" Roxas asked.

"Um…" Sora did not know whether he should tell Roxas or not. He knew that Riku broke up with Roxas was not because he hated the blonde but because of something that Riku could not tell. If he told Roxas now, the blonde would probably look for the famous Riku and demand an answer from him. Sora does not want to trouble Riku. Although deep down inside, he wanted to know very much.

"Sigh. It's okay. You don't have to tell me," Roxas said. Sora smiled in gratitude, glad that his brother understood him.

"Yo Sora, ready to sing?" Demyx asked.

"Yes!"

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Axel stunned. Zexion shook his head. Demyx made a face that looks so unpleasant. Behind them are Riku, Kairi, Namine and Roxas. The four of them stared at one of the participants singing on the stage, in shock. The crowds behind them stayed silent for the whole time ever since the participant started singing. As soon as the participant bowed, the stadium filled with roars and cheers. Roxas jumped on his foot and clapped his hands eagerly.

"Wahoo! Way to go, Sora!" Demyx exclaimed. The brunet on the stage blushed red, sheepishly rubbing the back of his neck. "Amazing! He managed to reach this level within two weeks!"

"I told you so," Zexion said.

"Heh. And he said he doesn't need a teacher," Axel said. "Well, guess he made a right choice."

"Sora's so amazing! I've never heard of such a nice and lovely voice before!" Kairi stated. Riku, who is standing next to him, nodded.

'He improves a lot…' Riku thought and smirked handsomely. 'He must have practiced hard and a lot…'

"Come on! I want to meet Sora!" Namine said as she grasped Kairi's wrist and pulled her away from the seat. Riku's girlfriend dragged him along. Upon arrival at the backstage, they saw Sora was talking to unfamiliar guy. For Riku though, he knew the guy very much. His eyes widened when he saw the guy and his heart beats fast as the guy kissed Sora's hand.

"That was a lovely song," the guy said. Sora blushed red.

"Thanks," Sora said before he looked around in nervousness. That was then he spotted Namine, Kairi and to his delightful, Riku. Instinctively, he pulled his hand from the guy and quickly ran towards his friends. "Riku, you came." A sweet smile crept up his face. Riku nodded and smiled handsomely.

"My friend's going to sing. Of course I come," Riku said. Sora smiled wider.

"I'm glad that you come. I thought you're…" he shook his head. "G-Guess what, I managed to get through to the final!" Sora exclaimed all of sudden. Riku arched his eyebrow. For a second, he thought Sora wanted to say something.

"Really? Congratulation!" Namine and Kairi hugged the brunet together. "We knew you could do it! Your voice were amazing, Sora!"

"Thanks. I practiced a lot," Sora said, beamed.

"I hope you'll get to be the number 1!" Kairi said. Sora nodded.

"Hopefully," Sora said.

"Don't worry. You'll get that position," Riku said, smirking handsomely. The brunet blushed red and nodded happily. Suddenly, Riku felt cold. Slowly, he looked at the guy he almost had forgotten of his existent. He frowned as the guy approached him.

"Vayne?" Kairi blinked.

"Hey Kairi."

"Vayne, it's been a while! Where have you been?" Kairi asked. Vayne smirked.

"Oh, nowhere. Just went to visit my little brother at Rabanastre," Vayne replied.

"You mean Larsa? How's he?"

"He's good."

"Glad to know that," Kairi said. Vayne nodded then looked at frowning Riku.

"Hey Riku."

"…Vayne."

"How are you today?" Vayne asked. Riku did not answer. "Okay…" Vayne turned to Kairi. "Well, I have to go now." Then he turned to Sora. He took Sora's hand and kissed it gentlemanly. Riku frowned terribly while Sora blushed red and the girls squealed. "Till we meet again, Sora." At that moment, Riku felt his body is boiling. His hands itches to punch Vayne and his mouth demanded to be open so he could shout and yell at Vayne. But he knew he could not. So he stayed silent and watched in anger as Vayne walked away from them. After that, he looked at Sora. The brunet is blushing really red.

This made Riku mad.

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"Riku's mad at me again…" Sora said. Roxas glanced at his brother. "He left without saying anything…"

"Maybe he's busy."

"But he looks mad…"

"…Maybe someone irritated him," Roxas said.

"Could it be that he hates Vayne?" At this, Roxas looked at his brother in stun.

"Did you just say Vayne?" Roxas asked. Sora nodded. "Where did you meet him!?"

"Uh…after I finished singing. He said he's my fan," Sora said. Roxas's eyes widened. Then he frowned terribly. With his hand gripping on Sora's shoulders, he shook the brunet.

"Don't ever talk to him," Roxas said, sounds warning. Sora blinked.

"Why?"

"Vayne…Vayne is an evil person. I don't want you to get near him or you'll be doom," Roxas said. Sora shuddered. It is rare for Roxas to say such an unpleasant thing about someone much less about Riku.

"If you say so…" Somehow, Sora had a feeling he should listen to what Roxas said to him. Then, there was a ring bell. "I'll get it!" Sora exclaimed as he rose from his chair and went to get the door. He opened the door with a huge grin plastered all over his face. The grin faded after he found out who was at the door. "Riku?"

"Hey."

"Um…" Suddenly he felt nervous. He did not know what to say at the person standing before him. Riku, noticing the sudden silent, smiled weakly.

"Are you free right now?" Riku asked.

"Huh? Oh yes. Why?"

"I…need to talk to you," Riku said. Sora tilted his head in cute way. "Alone."

"Without me?" Roxas appeared behind the brunet. Riku frowned. "You know you can talk about it here."

"I only want to talk to Sora," Riku said, loud and clear. A competition of glare started after Riku said that. Sora, who was between the two, panicked.

"Roxas, I'll be quick," Sora said. Roxas glanced at his brother before he humped and went inside back. Sora sighed then smiled at Riku. "Don't be long."

"I won't."

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Even though Riku said he would not be long, they have been walking for almost fifteen minutes now. Sora started to feel tired from all the walk but he did not voice himself for he knew something had troubled his friend. He glanced at Riku to find serious expression written all over Riku's face. Sora worried about his friend. Riku had not said anything ever since they left his house fifteen minutes ago. He wondered what his friend is thinking right now.

"Hey." Riku voiced.

"Riku?"

"Did Vayne…say anything to you?" Riku asked, finally looked at the brunet.

"Vayne? Um…nothing, I guess. He just said he's my fan," Sora said and startled when Riku cursed. "Is something wrong, Riku?" he asked. Riku shook his head then looked at Sora intently.

"Don't…let him get near you," Riku said. Sora blinked.

"Um, why?"

"Because he's dangerous!" Riku suddenly shouted without warning. Sora was surprised by Riku's outburst. He watched in concern as Riku clutched his silver hair. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shout," Riku said in calmer tone.

"Riku, are you all right?"

"Yes, I'm fine," Riku said then smiled handsomely. Sora did not believe it though. "Hey…promise me…"

"Promise what?"

"That you won't let him near you," Riku said. Sora gulped.

"But Riku, he's just my fan…" Sora said.

"You don't understand. He's very dangerous and I mean…really dangerous…" Riku hissed at the end of the sentence. Sora gulped, as he felt cold under his skin. "So please…promise me?" Riku begged.

"Riku…" he sighed. "All right, I promise." Riku smiled in relieve. "But I demand an answer why shouldn't I let him approach me," Sora said, frowning cutely.

"I can't tell you," Riku said. Sora pouted cutely. Riku chuckled. He took the brunet's hand and kissed it gently. The brunet blushed red. "But please believe me. Vayne is a very dangerous person. I don't want him to get near you," Riku said. Sora stared at those aqua eyes. So intense, so beautiful, so gorgeous and so full of emotions. A warm feeling slowly crept up into his heart.

"I understand. Sigh. Honestly. You and Roxas are both the same," Sora said, smiling genuinely. Riku blinked. "He also told me not to get near Vayne."

"Oh…" Riku bowed. "Guess he knew…"

"Huh? What?"

"Nothing," Riku said and shook head. "Anyway, let's go home. Roxas' probably waiting for you."

"Okay."

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"Boss, he's crossing the line."

"I can see that."

"Aren't you going to do anything about that?"

"Yeah! We can't allow them rule this world!"

"Silent. I know what we should do."

"Just say it and we'll listen, boss."

"Good. First, we need to get that brunet…"

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A/U: Getting uglier. The end won't be long.