Author's notes:

Finally I just finished this chapter . Sorry that I took soooooo long to update I had some audition and busy with works and stuff so I made this chapter longer than usual. I included both Riku's and Sora's P.O.V. in this chapter. I hope you guys like it.

Chapter 12: The Proposal

Man ohh man, yesterday was amazing!

I still can't believe what Sora in his sleep, his words are branded into my head and heart. I love him. I know now that's he's the one for me, my soulmate. Sora you are my everything, you and Axel, both of you make me want to live and enjoy life to it's fullest, I….I were to lose either of you I don't know what I'll do….

Ugh it's only Wednesday! Why can't Friday be here already I so I can enjoy the weekend and don't have to worry about school and stuff.

I guess I should get up from my comfy cocoon, I removed my bedsheets and let the sun bathe me with heat making my skin heat up. Ahhh this feels sooooo good. I DON'T WANT TO GET UP!

I had no choice it's barely the third day of school I have to go so I can see Sora. As I got up my body was killing me, it was sore from yesterday. Carrying Sora for such a long distance really worn me out but I didn't care. My aching muscles were bugging me whenever I moved.

Ignoring the pain, I got up and went to take a shower so the water can relax my aching muscle. I removed my my boxers and headed off to the shower. Thank god I only sleep with boxers. I turned the faucet and warm water started falling upon body. The water feels great. I stayed under the waterfall of water for some time thinking about Sora….

Sora…. I….. Love…. you…..

After I finished washing myself up I got out and dried myself before getting my fresh new clothes. I decided on wearing a my black jeans with a graphic shirt and and my brown boots. I waited for Axel to get ready before we went to school. Thankfully we didn't have too much homework or else I wouldn't have gotten enough sleep.

"Hey Axel hurry up you slowpoke. Geez, you take longer than a girl to get ready." I shouted at Axel to hurry up since we're going to wait for Sora and Roxas to walk to school together.

"Coming Riku, just gotta find my bag pack… have you seen it?" His temper was starting to raise. It can get really scary whenever he gets mad he turns into a beast filled with rage, only I can tame him when he's in that state.

"Have you checked your closet already, you tend to throw stuff in there." Axel stormed into his room pushing everything aside making his room worse that it was before, I swear he lied living in a pig's sty.

"Found it!" As soon as he found it he went back to normal thank god, I don't want to deal with his temper.

"Alright, lets head over to Sora's house I wanna surprise them."

"Surprise them? How?" Axel asked with a puppy face whom I couldn't resist.

"By hiding behind their fence and jumping out screaming at them." I can't wait to see their faces it would be priceless.

"Ohhh Riku you rascal, let's hurry up then I wanna see my sweet Roxy-boo reaction."

Heheheh just you wait Axel you will thank me.

Once we manage to to get to Sora's house we hide behind their recycling bin and waiting for them to pass by.

"Okay mom, we will don't you worry about that" Sora and Roxas said they same thing at the same time it was kinda eerie, but here they come.

"Ready? on my count" I whispered to Axel as he nodded in agreement.

5….
4…
3….
2….
1…..
0…..

"BOOOOOOOO" Me and Axel launched out at Sora and Roxas quickly covering their eye.

"WHAT THE HECK!" Sora yelled out it was clear that he was panicking.

"Don't mug me please I'll do anything you ask just please don't hurt me or my brother" It seemed that he was at the verge of crying, did we go too far?

I didn't want to make him cry, great now I feel horrible. How can I do this to him.

I looked over at Axel and he was covering Roxas' eye. Roxas was completely calm unlike Sora.

"Axel I know it's you." How did Roxas knew it was Axel.

"How…. How did you know it was me Roxy?" Axel asked Roxas stunned.

" I recognized your smell plus I saw your hair poking out of the fence." Axel was blushing crazy.

"Y-You recognized my smell?"

"Yeah after being smothered by you I've been forced to memorize it."

"Ohhhh….. so why didn't you try to resist like you always do."

"Ohhh ummmmm….. SHUT UP AXIE." Roxas was burning up and he lost his cool.

"...did you just called me Axie?…." Axel was left speechless. I thought I would never see the day when that would happen.

Both Axel and Roxas we're blushing. They would make such a cute couple.

I forgot I was still covering Sora's eye. I let go and made sure he was okay.

"Sora, I'm soooo sorry I scared you this much. I just wanted to spook you a little but I didn't know you were going to get this scared." I was feeling like such an asshole. Just kill me know…

"Hahahhahha"

"Got you good, didn't I Riku." Sora was crying but it was from laughter.

"You knew it was me, Sora?"

"Yes, sir."

"But how?" I was really curious how in the world he knew it was me.

"It's quite simple actually. First of all, I recognized Axel's hair popping out from the fence." Damm, stupid Axel and his stupid hair.

"Secondly, I remember the touch of your hands from yesterday so that was kinda a big giveaway and lastly your aroma just screamed Riku." So, Sora has already memorized my aroma and touch after just one day. I looked at him as he was grinning like a maniac, he was expelling pride for some reason, I guess pranking me made him this way. I like it. I love that smile of his, just so sweet and real.

"Owww Riku what was that for?" Sora complain from the light punch I gave him. He made me feel like crap for nothing.

"For almost killing me from guilt." I was slightly pissed off at him but at the same him I admired his acting.

"Hehehe, sorry Riku." I was blushing like crazy, I just wanted to hug him,

"Sooooo why are you guys here?" Sora and Roxas asked us.

"Waiting for you guys, why else would we be here?"

"But what is your reason?" Roxas asked.

"Just want to surprise you guys, I guess plus we can walk to school together wouldn't that be fun." I have them my trademark Riku smile whom nobody would resist it's power.

"Alright, should we get going then." Roxas said as he walked ahead of me and Sora with Axel. I sure hope they get together soon, they are perfect with each other. I was all rooting for Axie inside.

GOOO AXIE YOU CAN DO IT FIGHTING!

Me and Sora were talking together and talking about about random stuff, when I realized that this would be my perfect chance to ask Sora to a "date" since I still have tickets. I got them out from my pocket and I proceed to tell him.

I clear my throat before I get on one knee. *clearing throat*

"Sora, will you do me the honors of going with me to the circus this week." If only i had a marriage ring, I would soooo propose to him. I looked at Sora and he was blushing like crazy.

"YOU BAKA!"

"What are you doing?"

"I just proposed to you with you will do me the honors of going to the circus with me."

"It sounded more like you were proposing to me like for marriage." Just you wait Sora, I will one day, trust me, just wait.

"I'll take that like a yes." With that I got up from my knee and went to give him a huge hug. I heard him gasp a little.

"Fine, I'll go just I have nothing else to do." He said very softly in a cute way.

YES! I GOT A DATE WITH SORA!

"Sounds good to me, it's a date then." I was jumping up down from sheer exciatment.

"D-DATE?" Sora fell down to the ground.

"Yeah, a date since it's just the two of us going together to the circus. You know a date."

"...Ummmmm I guess…." Sora is soooo cute whenever he blushes and talks like a love-struck teenager to his crush.

"Come on let's catch up to Roxy and Axie." I grab his hand and run to Roxas and Axel.

"Ohhh shut up Axie." Roxas pouted.

"Awww come on Roxy, it will be fun please please." Axel was giving his dangerously puppy eyes to Roxas, no one could say no to them.

"Ugh, alright but please stop looking at me with those eyes they make me feel uncomfortable." Roxas' cheeks were on fire.

"OMG ROXY THANK YOU!" Axel just picked up Roxas and started to carry him to school. It was clear that Axel was on cloud nine. While Roxas looked like he was going to hell with a demon whom wouldn't let go of him.

"Just kissed already." I shout out them receiving a death stare from Roxas. While me and Sora we're cracking up.

"Please don't give him anymore idea." I think that's what Roxas mouthed trying not to let Axel know what Riku just said.

Thankfully for Roxas Axel was too busy thinking about something else.

"Axel is something alright." Sora said to me.

"What do you mean?" I asked him not knowing what he meant.

"I've never seen Roxas act this way around anyone that isn't me, even I can't get these reaction from him."

"Really?"

"Yeah, Roxas is too serious with school work. He has no real friends, he only has me. Ever since our passed away he's been acting that way."

"Ohhh I'm sorry to hear that." I said trying to console him.

"It's alright, I'm just really happy Roxas is acting this way."

"Thank you Riku, for everything you have done for us."

"Errrr sorry but why are you thanking me. I haven't done anything." I was really confused now. What have I done to them making Sora thanking me?

"Well for meeting you and your brother."

"You don't have to thank…" He suddenly gave me hug but it wasn't a normal hug, it was different. He was crying, sobbing as he was burrowing his face into my chest. I just stood there trying to comfort him to the best of my abilities, running my hand through his hair. Holding him closer.

We stood there until Sora's crying subsided and he was able to talk again.

"Sorry Riku, I didn't want you to see me crying I just couldn't keep it in…"

"Sora….. don't you worry, if you wanna talk about it I'll be there waiting for you with open arms, you know you can trust me and if you only need a shoulder to cry on I'll be there too." I was really worried that something bigger is going on with him. I just hope it's nothing to serious.

"... Thanks, Riku…."

"No problem, but just promise me that if this happens again make sure to call me I'll come running to you no matter what. Got it Sora." I was serious I will drop whatever I'm doing to to make sure Sora is alright. I don't want to think he's alone, he has me, Roxas and his mom.

By the way does he know I'm coming over to his house for dinner?

I guess will have to see, just gotta make sure he doesn't know.

With all that behind, we continued walked to school. Axel and Roxas have disappeared, I guess they haven't realized that we stop a long time ago.

Sora's P.O.V.

Ugh, where am I?

Before me stood an immense ocean that streched from miles. I was next to the coast from what appeared to be a familiar island, the fresh crisp ocean breeze felt great on my face not to mention the the sweet oceanic aroma filled my nostril. As I got up to explore this island I met a tan taller guy playing with a volleyball at a court. I walked towards him.

"Ummmm hey sorry for bothering you, but can you tell me where I am?"

"You're on Destiny Island, bro." He was quite attractive, the tan on his body made him more irresistible not to mention how muscular he was. He really did trained a lot in the sun to have a body like that.

"Thanks, ummmm what's you're name?" I asked him politly.

"It's Wakka, bro."

"Thanks Wakka, I'm Sora. Catch you later." I keep on walked around the island discovering more and more about it, until I reached an bridge which led into a smaller island with trees growing on it. I sat next to a tree under it's shadow. I closed my eyes when heard a familiar voice.

"Hey you lazy bum, whatcha doing there?"

"Just resting my eyes, Riku."

"More like sleeping."

"Awwww can't a guy just lay under s shadow and sleep."

"Not when you are suppose to be collecting wood for our raft. Wakka said he saw you sleeping by the coast."

"Hehehehe nothing get's past you huh Riku." I scratched my head and gave him a small smile.

"Move over Sora." Riku sat next to me hold onto a strange fruit.

"What is that you're holding Riku?" I pointed at the strange fruit wondering what is was it was star shaped.

"Ohhh this thing, well it's called the paopu fruit. They say that If two people share one, their destinies become intertwined. They'll remain a part of each other's lives no matter what."

"Ohhh really, that sounds soooo romantic doesn't it, Riku."

"Yeah it does." Riku got up and start to run off calling me to follow him, I had no other choice but to follow him.

*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*

My alarm went off waking me up from my slumber. Ahhhh that's been the best sleep I have ever had.

Wait where am I? How did I get to my house, the last thing i remember was the lighthouse….

"Ohhh, I see you're up early this time you sleepy head. Come let's go eat breakfast, mom made our favorite blueberry pancakes."

"Hey Roxas, how did I get here? Last thing I remembered was the lighthouse in Sunset Hill."

"Riku came last night to drop you off. He said that you knocked out at the lighthouse so he had to carry you all the way over here. Luckily, he explained the whole thing to mom or else you would have been dead, mom was going crazy yesterday. You should really thank him. If I was him I would have left you there." Of course Roxas would have left me there, No wonder I couldn't remember anything, I need to thank Riku for all the trouble I might have cost him.

"Wow all the way over here. I need to thank him somehow. Alright, I'm just going to take a shower and head down."

"Alright, Sora see you down there." Roxas head down to his room to change he was still wet from the shower he took.

I picked out some clothes for today, a random white v-neck, red skinny jeans my black hoodie and my black boots. I got to the bathroom and started to undress and waited for the water to warm up. I got in and started to bathe my body. I stood under the water letting it fall, it always made me think.

Soon after I got out and started to dry myself and got changed in my clothes. I headed down to the kitchen where I saw Roxas stuffing himself with pancakes covered with syrup and my mom having her morning coffee.

"Ohayō min'na!" I was really happy for some reason I guess the shower really help me out with my thought.

"Ohayou honey, how are you feeling?" My mom asked.

"Great, I haven't slept that great in years."

"Well eat up I made your favorite blueberry pancakes." I sat down and tried getting the syrup that Roxas was hogging. The boy loves syrup, his pancakes were smothered with syrup.

" Okāsan arigatō!" We both said in unison after we finished out pancakes and washed our dishes heading out to school. This was the first time we have left to school together since I've been oversleeping for the past few days.

"Take care boys, don't come home too late especially you Sora."

"We won't mom, don't you worry." I said and we headed out the door."

As I closed the door, Roxas stopped me from taking another step and shushed me.

"Shhh, Sora don't moved I see someone hiding by the recycling bin." He whispered in my ear and pointed that the person's hair who was sticking out.

"Who do you think it is?" I asked him as if he knew who it was.

"Hmmm, I don't know but I sure to recognize that hair color. It belongs to Axel, I'm 100% sure no one else has that exact color."

"Why is he here?"

"I don't know Sora, I don't have all the answers"

"What should we do?"

"Hmmm okay here's the planned. I'm assuming he is trying to scare us because he is hiding behind our fence, but how does know where we live… Unless he's with Riku, he's the other person who know where we live; that means, Riku is here trying to scare you, Sora. In that case, Sora you pretend to act scared as if they were trying to kill us since you have great acting skills, that would make Riku feel bad and give us the upper-hand to get them. That should work out fine."

"Wow, Roxas I knew you were smart but I never knew you were a mastermind." I was amazed by Roxas' planned.

"BOOOO"
As soon as we open the gate to the street Riku and Axel jumped out covering our eyes. Perhaps if I cry a little it would make them feel worse. I would have to thank all those acting classes I took in middle school they will pay off today.

"What the heck" I said acting surprised making Riku giggle a little.

"D-Don't mug m-me please…. I-I'll do anything y-you ask... just please don't hurt me or my brother" I managed to to sound like i was on the brink of crying. Thank you acting classes, it really did pay off.

Roxas' plan worked out perfectly, better than we expected. Roxas called out Axel and I called out Riku. You should have seen their faces when he found out we knew it was them it was priceless.

Axel was stunned by Roxas' plan once we explained it to them. I was shocked when Roxas said that he has memorized Axel's aroma so was Axel, he seemed really happy. Now he's even using Roxy to refer to him which made Roxas blushed a little. But when Roxas called Axel by his nickname, "Axie" all hell broke lose. Axel was turning into a tomato. He didn't expected that to come from him neither did I. Roxas seemed like a whole different person. This is what he needs, he need him… I have never been able to get Roxas to act like this… Thank you Axel, you don't know how much this means to me… Thank you..

"Come on, just kiss him." I couldn't help it, it just slipped out. They went off walking together in front of me and Riku well more like Axel carrying him off into the morning sun.

"Sora, will you please do me the honors of going with me to the circus." Riku was kneeling on one knee as if he was asking for my hand in marriage, it was quite refreshing in a way. It took me by surprise making me blush. I accepted his offer and he called it a date.

I-I'm going on a d-date with RIKU!

I can't believe he just asked me out and we're going to the circus I love the circus. Riku is just getting better and better, I can't wait until we go to the circus together it would be a great way to spend time together who knows what's going to happen. I was overcomed with happiness. Next thing I knew I was crying.

I started to cry from all the emotion I'm feeling at the moment. I never thought I would see Roxas acting this way since we lost our father and everything else. I didn't know what to do, I felt like falling onto the ground and just cry until I feel better. I turned to Riku and started to cry into his chest. I didn't know why I was sad, I mean I was really happy that Roxas is acting like his age but something made me feel awful. Hearing Riku's heart beat made me calm down.

"t-Thank...y-you… r-Riku…" I managed to thank Riku for evey thing that he has done for me. Not only him but Axel as well. I'm grateful that I've met them both, if it wasn't for them I would be able to see Roxas act this way nor feel more comfortable when I'm around them especially Riku. He makes me feel nice and protected for some reason.

Riku was shocked and asked if I was okay and told him I'm fine and thank him for everything once again. I apologize to him for seeing me crying, I didn't want to cry in front of him but i couldn't controlled myself. He stood there trying to comfort me, he assured me that if I feel this way again to call him, he will do anything to make sure that I'm alright.

Thank you Riku. I-I think I love you….

You made me feel safe, protected, loved, and happy. It's not the same like Kairi and Namine, I love them too but not like Riku. They have all been with me through good and bad times but they can't do what Riku has done in two days…

Riku has filled my void that I have in my heart. I need to tell Kairi and Namine as soon as possible, I need their advice more than ever. I can't just tell Riku that i love him. What if he doesn't even like me, what if he rejects me and lose our friendship…

I don't think I would be able to handle losing the person whom I'm in love with. I just need more time… I will tell him how much I love him someday when the time is right.

"Come on Riku, let's catch up to them." I told him as I wiped the remaining tears on my face. I grabbed his hand and we ran to catch up to them but it was no good, they were too far away ahead, I guess I must have been crying hours even though 30min that have past.

"Woah Sora, wait up. Let me catch my breathe." He stopped running after them since we knew it was useless. We have arrived at school quite early, we had at least like a half hour before it's time to go to homeroom plus 5-10 extra mins before Yuffie gets to class. We ended up playing under a cherry tree it provide a a sweet aroma and it casted a shadow making it a perfect spot to relax and sleep.

"Hey… Riku… Ummm how did you know I wanted to go to the circus…"

"Well actually, I didn't know Sora. I guess it's was just an intuition I guess."

"Hahaha, well thanks Riku… for everything."

"Nahhhh, don't mention it Sora."

"Ummmm… Riku can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what is it Sora?

"Can….. ummmm… youholdmeinyourarms." I blurred it out pretty fast because I was embarrassed.

"Mhmm. Come here Sora." I moved up closer to him resting my head on his chest while he wrapped his arm around me, securing from everything. I just wanted to be like forever…

Before we noticed we both fell asleep under the cherry blossom tree. We were awaken by Leon warning us not to be late for homeroom. We must have overslept a little.

"Hey, you guys wake up already, there's only 5 min. before the tardy bell ring. Come on let's go to class, Yuffie asked me to sub in for her today, she got a cold."

"Is she okay?" I asked rubbing my eyes trying to get up from Riku's embrace.

"Between the three of us she's off at a concert so she asked me to sub for her while Cloud subs for my class. Cloud should be subbing for her but he wanted to sub for my class some how the principle allowed I don't know how…*Sigh*"

"Well guys let's head to class."

"Alright ."

"Please call me Leon."

"Hai" We both responded and walked to class alongside with Leon. We we entered our classroom he introduced himself to the class. When out of nowhere another teacher whom I've never seen before enters our classroom and launches himself into Leon's arms.

"Ohhh baby I missed you!" The blonde man said.

"It's been only 8 min since we've started school, babe. Go back to my classroom and do your job." It came off a little too strong, Leon was trying to be as professional as he can.

"Ouch, that hurts babe. Alright I'll head back I just wanted to see if you were okay with Yuffie's kids. Bye babe see you later." The man gave Leon a small kissed on the lips and winked at him before leaving the classroom. He left the mighty Leon flustered.

The whole class had their mouth wide open.

"WHO WAS THAT!?" The class asked in unison. He had no idea what just happened.

"That's my boyfriend, Cloud Stife who is subbing my class for today."

"NANI?" The whole class was in disbelief. So Leon is gay….. ohhh boy he has slapped many girls on the face with those words, many of them loved him, they would do anything to get him, but Leon doesn't roll that way. Well Good for Leon, I'm glad he has someone to be with him, other than Yuffie. They really look good together.

It's only in due time when everyone else in the school find out who is Leon's lover. Gossip spreads like wildfire.

I would love to have someone like Leon has… Perhaps I will someday…. I just hope it's Riku

End note's:
Ohhh boy they both love each other but are afraid to tell each other...hmmmmm sounds very familiar xD
Anyways I hope you guys like it I'll try to the the next one as fast as possible I'm going to keep it in Sora's P.O.V. for the next chapter. BTW Sora's Birthday is coming up... if you guys have any idea what should Riku, Kairi, and Namine do for his b-day I'll gladly take any input thanks.