[So here's the second to last chapter. Just another long discussion, because Kairi has to know everything that went on, I mean she saved them! So anyway, I hope it's not too boring!]

Sora started out hesitantly, explaining what had happened the day Riku pushed him into the ocean, his voice quiet and meek as he accounted what his dad had done to him. He kept checking Kairi's face to see how she was reacting, but her face was set in concentration as she tried to take in everything that he was saying.

His story seemed to take forever as he told her every detail, and the things he didn't remember, Riku made sure to chime in. He struggled when he reached the part where he had run away from his dad. It hurt him to remember the things that his dad had said to him.

'You're worthless and pathetic. You think you actually mean anything to them?'

Riku started hurriedly. "That's when I found him. I told you he was sick, remember? Well, he kind of was."

Then Riku explained how he confessed his love for Sora. Sora remained silent through this part, his cheeks reddening. How far was Riku going to go?

Surely he wouldn't tell Kairi about…

Thankfully, Riku skipped that part and went straight to the following day when Sora's dad appeared at his house. Sora fidgeted while Riku spoke. He expected the silver-haired boy to retell the encounter how he had seen it, but to his surprise, Riku told it as if he were a bystander.

Then Riku told how he had followed Sora home and stayed with him just in case his dad decided to go back on his promise.

"That's where you came in, when Riku told you about…us," Sora said meekly. Kairi smiled slowly.

"So what happened after you guys went home?"

Riku stiffened. "His dad and I got in a fight," he said tersely, strolling across the room to the window. "And I made the mistake of being the first one to throw the punch."

Sora gulped. He felt so vulnerable, telling Kairi all of their secrets and escapades.

"We got in a fight," Sora interjected quickly, "And I went back home to talk to my dad, cool off, and then I went back to Riku's to…umm…talk it out…"

Kairi suddenly laughed. "By talking it out, you mean sex, right?"

Sora's eyes bulged and his face lit up with crimson. Riku was chuckling softly by the window.

"What…how did you…what made you think that?"

"Please, Sora," Kairi said, acting as if it were obvious, "I saw you guys at the beach. I was there. Don't tell me you haven't done anything yet."

Sora absentmindedly brought his hand to his neck where Riku had been kissing him earlier.

"That's what I thought," she giggled, playing with Sora's hair.

"Well, I guess we don't have to be discreet about it anymore!" he said, throwing his good hand up.

Kairi waited a moment before she began prying some more. "So, after that?"

"We went to face his dad again. This time, together, and it ended in another fight, only between me and Sora," Riku said quietly, his voice deadly. Sora's neck prickled and he averted Riku's gaze uneasily.

"I left him…alone with that monster." Riku was shaking as he spoke. "And for some reason, I decided to turn back. I promised Sora I would always protect him. And when I walked back to his house…he was…"

"My dad got drunk again, and he…he threw me down the stairs. That's how I broke my back and arm," Sora whispered. "And R-Riku came back and they both started fighting, which is how he got hurt…and Riku p-pushed him and he fell on his knife…"

Tears trickled down his cheek. Kairi patted his arm comfortably.

"I tried to carry him to your house," Riku said, "but I didn't make it. We were both unconscious. I don't know how Sora managed to get to your house, but he did," he said lovingly.

Kairi took a deep breath. "So here we are."

Riku nodded, returning to the bed to wipe away Sora's tears.

"Here we are," he repeated.

Kairi shook her head in disbelief. "Sora, why didn't you tell anyone?"

Sora looked down, unwilling to look into either person's eyes. "I don't know," he said quietly. "I didn't want anyone to worry about me…or get in the way."

"Sora," she moaned softly, rubbing her temples. "We would never be in this situation if you had just told us."

"That's not entirely fair, Kairi," Riku warned menacingly.

Kairi looked up, glaring at him. "Of course it's not," she stated simply. "But Sora you should have known you could go to us for anything."

Riku relaxed. He didn't want Sora thinking he was the one who had caused all of these problems.

Sora nodded slowly. "I know."

"It doesn't matter now," she said, scratching his head. "You two are safe, and that's all that matters."

Sora sighed with relief that the conversation was over. He never wanted to relive those awful memories again.

"I should probably go talk to my mom then," Kairi said, breaking the silence.

"You won't tell her about…"

Kairi laughed again. "Don't worry, Sora. I won't tell her."

Riku grinned next to him.

"She was freaking out. I have a feeling she's not going to let you out of her sights for a long while," she joked as she got up. She kissed Sora's forehead and hugged Riku more carefully this time before leaving.

Riku turned on Sora, a hungry look in his aquamarine eyes. "I guess we should enjoy our privacy while we can," he muttered, capturing Sora's lips with his own. He ran his hands down Sora's bare chest, fingering his nipples delicately.

Sora moaned into the kiss, arching his back slightly, afraid that the action would hurt him.

"Thank goodness for the medicine, huh?" he breathed as Riku released his lips. Riku went down to his exposed neck, sucking hard, making Sora gasp.

He smirked, returning to the boy's lips. "We're not doing anything more," he said expectantly.

Sora pouted as Riku tried to kiss him again.

"Sora," Riku pleaded with him, kissing his nose and chin.

"You know we can't."

Sora sighed, nestling his head next to Riku's.

"This back brace excuse is going to get old," he said.

Riku shrugged his shoulders. "It'll be a good eight weeks before you're doing anything strenuous."

Sora groaned in exasperation as Riku laughed at him.

"Eight weeks, and I promise I'll make you see stars."

[Not too boring...or cheesy right? Haha. I was thinking about this last chapter, and maybe one last yaoi set like eight weeks later? How does that sound? I hope you guys have enjoyed it, and I hope that this chapter was alright. I really didn't quite know a better way to write this. Anyways, please review and tell me what you think about the last chapter!]