DISCLAIMER: I don't own Kingdom Hearts yada, yada, yada, yada.

Author's Note: e.e well, I decided to write chapter twelve after chapter eleven considering I had nothing else to do with my time, it's two in the morning, and I slept til five so there's no way in fuck I'm going to sleep tonight. THANKGOD it's still summer.

But I have to work Saturday, so fml.

ANYWAY;

even though this story is eventually gonna have to come to an end soon, just simply because the time feels right for a few chapters to go on and then end it since Sora has already found out about the bet, I'm going to take my time with it, I'm in definitely no rush to finish this. I've enjoyed writing this, as much as you guys have enjoyed reading it, if most of you still come on here that is, I've noticed most people have been on since 08'. ok, I'm ranting.

Sora: no one cares about your job, no one cares that your still on summer break, and no one cares that its two in the morning, GET ON WITH IT ALREADY!

o.e yes ma'am! I MEAN SIR!

Sora: …... ass.

Chapter 12: I rather you be happy.

Sora walked into math class, seeing Riku had already made it there first. Sora looked around to find any extra seats that weren't near Riku. Unfortunately, he wasn't so lucky. He sighed, and sat down beside the silver-haired brunette. This time, Riku actually made contact with him, Sora glared back, and then persisted to turn towards the board.

I've got to at least apologize. Riku thought. Maybe he will consider being my friend...

Before Riku could open his mouth, Sora looked over.

"Y'know, it's rude to stair at someone who hates you at the moment." He simply stated, without a stutter.

Riku looked towards the front of the room. "Sorry..." Nope never mind not apologizing.

Riku sighed. It was hopeless. Sora would never even be his friend. He really screwed things up this time. It wouldn't be the first time Riku had screwed things up with someone he cared for. Riku looked over at the brunette again.

"Sora... I..."

Sora looked up. "What." he said annoyingly.

Riku rolled his eyes. "You know, I'm trying to apologize to you. You don't have to be an ass about it. I already feel like fuck up."

Sora was silent for a moment.

"And... I realize you will never take me back and I accept that but I don't want you to hate me and I don't not want us to talk!"

The bell rang.

Sora quickly got up and ignored the older teen's plead.

Riku sighed. "It was worth a try..."

Finally, after a few more classes, the last bell for the day rang. Sora walked quietly out of the school building with Roxas and Axel. Riku not in sight.

"You know... I kind of feel bad." Sora said.

Roxas looked puzzled. "How come?"

"Well..." The brunette looked at Axel. "You're his best friend and he's not even around you anymore. And it's because of me..."

Axel shook his head. "Nah. You see, if Riku was here right now just because I was here that basically means he doesn't care about you or what you think. He is keeping his distance from you because he wants you to be happy."

Sora kept walking. I don't really know what to say to that...

"I admit I've been mean to him all day... it's usually not like me at all... but it's like I have this wall built up now towards him..."

The red-haired teen nodded. "That's understandable."

maybe I should call him later and talk to him... Sora told himself.

Roxas looked at me and smiled. "So the homecoming dance is coming up, who are you going with?"

Sora stopped walking. Crap, I forgot ALL about that. And even if I didn't, I wouldn't of had to worry about it before since me and Riku were together...

"You know..." Sora said. "I don't know."

"I can find someone for you." Axel assured.

"I'll help!" Roxas joined in.

Sora smiled sheepishly. "Nah, it's cool. I don't even want to go anyway."

"Sora!" A girls voice called out.

Sora turned around and smiled. "Oh, hey Kairi."

The girl giggled. "So, I have a proposition for you."

The brunette chuckled. "I'm listening."

Kairi moved back and fourth, with her hands behind her. She seems nervous... I wonder if she is gonna ask me...

"Well... I was wondering... you know the homecoming dance is coming up and all... and... well..." Kairi trailed off, a hint of red brushed across her cheeks.

Sora smiled. "Of course I'll go with you Kairi!"

Her nervous face turned into a happy one, and hugged the brunette tightly. "Great! We are going to have so much fun together! I'll call you later and we can talk more about it!"

Sora hugged her back, still chuckling. She's so cute. Maybe I should of payed more attention to her in the beginning. "Aha, all right. Sounds like a plan!"

The crimson haired girl smiled once again, said her goodbyes and turn towards her friends.

"Whoa!" Roxas exclaimed. "That was totally unexpected!"

Axel smirked. "I figured Kairi would ask him sooner or later."

Roxas thought for a moment. "I wonder how pissed Ri-" Axel put a hand over Roxas' mouth.

Sora looked down. "That's right... I forgot Kairi and Riku had a past together..."

Axel shook his head. "Don't even worry about it Sora, go have fun at the homecoming dance with Kairi."

The brunette smiled. "You're right, it's not like I'm dating her or anything, just taking her to homecoming!" He assured himself. This still feels wrong though...

Dinner had began at the Harada household. While Yazoo, Kadaj, and Xemnas stuffed their faces and laughed and talked, Riku was silent most of the time, popping green beans in his mouth every once in a while.

"Riku... depressed?" Kadaj chuckled. "I heard about that bet you made, never thought some boy would make you this upset."

Riku shook his head. "I fucked up Kadaj. Sora's a great guy..."

Xemnas didn't look surprised by this news. "So that's what Roxas and Sora were chatting about today."

Riku's eyes widened. "Huh?"

Xemnas cleared his throat. "Well," he began. "Sora looked quite upset today in my class, so I figured you had something to do with it."

Riku glared at his father. "Thanks Dad."

"Well, you're always breaking hearts Riku, it's normal of you-"

Before he let his father finish, Riku angrily got up from his seat and slammed the chair into the table.

"I guess I'm just fucking up all over the place Dad!" Riku exclaimed with anger.

And with that, Riku took off to his room and fell on his bed. I'm never gonna live this down... and maybe I shouldn't. He thought to himself.

The phone ring. Riku thought twice about answering because of the mood he was in, but it just kept ringing. Eventually he gave up and answered.

"Hello..." he said grimly.

"Riku..."

"SORA?" Riku jumped up.

"Yeah, it's me."

"Uh, sorry..." Riku calmed his voice. "Um, why are you calling? Not that I don't want to talk to you or anything... just thought you hated me."

Sora sighed. "Riku... I don't hate you. Maybe I over reacted earlier. I didn't mean to be so mean to you. I was just hurt. That's all."

"Oh but Sora... you have every right to hate me. I took advantage of you. I meant everything I said but dated you for the wrong reason even though it felt right at the time. I'm just... I'm sorry for everything I put you through last week. You came and went out of my life so fast..." Riku trailed off. "I've always liked you... I just never knew how to say it..."

Sora was quiet for a while. "Oh..."

maybe I shouldn't of told him all that... Riku thought.

"Well... Riku... there's another reason... why I called too..."

Riku lightened up a little bit. "What's that Sora?"

Sora gulped. I really don't know how he is gonna take this... but here I go... "Um... I'm going to homecoming with Kairi... and... I don't want to go if it's going to upset you. I mean... I already said yes and everything but-"

"Go with her Sora."

"What?"

"Go to the dance with her." Riku sighed. "I care about you a lot. And as much as I don't like Kairi, I want you to be happy. And if being happy is you going to the homecoming dance with her. Than so be it. I'm not gonna hold something against you. If anything you should be holding what I did to you against me... I'm lucky your even talking to me again. Don't worry about how I feel.. it matters only how you feel."

Sora bit his lip. Some part of him wanted Riku to be jealous, and say 'Sora, I love you, and I want YOU to come to homecoming with me.' But maybe Riku realized that he made a big mistake, and figured he didn't want the brunette anymore. What does it matter... Sora asked himself. I... I can't get hurt again. Never...

Eventually Sora and Riku talked more, agreed to be friends, and said their goodbyes until tomorrow. Sora hung up the phone in dismay. I'm so confused...

The phone rang again. Must be Kairi. He thought, and answered.

"Sora!" She exclaimed. "I wanted to talk to you about the homecoming after party!"

"After party?" Sora asked.

"Of course, silly! Everyone is going to the second chain after the dance and we are going to have a big bonfire and camp out on the beach! I was wondering if we could go?" she asked.

The brunette smiled, and Kairi must of felt it, because she giggled. "Of course Kairi. We can go anywhere you like."

"Great!" she exclaimed again. "I'm so excited!"

Sora flashed another smile. "Me too..."

That night, Riku tossed and turned. As much as he wanted Sora to be happy. He knew how Kairi was. If she hurts him... I swear... I'll kill her. He trailed off. Oh Riku what are you even thinking you hurt him for crying out loud! Riku shook his head and turned on the other side of where he was once facing. He sat there for a while thinking. Homecoming is in two weeks... I need to find a date... He then began thinking of all the girls he knew and talked to the most and tried to make a decision... even though it was hard since he wanted to go with Sora. He kept telling himself, It'll make him happy going with her... it really will... oh Sora...

zee end of chapter 12! ^.^ I hope you enjoyed it! I had a little fun writing it. But, the next chapter will be funner. ;D