Chapter 34: Pictures, Queen, Dance

Haruka looked around; still there were so many boys who stared at her. Riku looked as well and burnt with fury. The red haired girl however smiled brightly and giggled. The boys smiled back and blushed at this. She looked back at Riku who grinded his teeth and she could see the anger. The silver haired boy's hand started to tremble. The others didn't pay attention and the girl walked up to her love.

Haru held his hand and her fingers intertwined with his. Her soft hand felt cool against Riku's warm skin and he looked down at her. Haru smiled sweetly and mumbled quietly, "Calm down, it's alright." As if it was magic, he did calm down, breathed in and out and grinned.

"Thanks." He whispered and she shook her head. To Riku's dismay she let go of his hand.

Sora took out a camera and pointed at Haruka. "Say cheese." The green eyed beauty however stuck her tongue at the camera and held out the peace sign with her fingers as the camera flashed. Kairi moaned and Namine face palmed. Haruka turned to her friends with an innocent look and sparkling eyes. "Did I do something wrong?" She asked.

"You didn't pose Haruka!" Namine pointed out and Haruka smirked at this. She raised her hand and placed it on her hip whilst posing like a model. Namine and Kairi's eyes widened and the boys stared at the posing girl. "Sora, Sora take the picture." Kairi pulled the brown haired boy's sleeve and he took a picture.

Haruka pulled Hayner and the blue eyed boy took the picture, with Haru smiling with her hand around her friend's shoulder whilst he scowled. Roxas joined too and the trio took loads of picture. Cute pictures, model pictures, funny pictures and silly pictures. So many more pictures were taken and this time it was with the whole group.

Selphie made her way to the group. She wore a red mermaid prom dress and her hair was in a prom curly updo. The witch smirked to herself and thought, 'Hmph! I bet Haruka's gonna have the same hairstyle and she's so gonna be embarrassed. Not to mention this amazing dress.'

But as she walked up to the group, her eyes fell on a girl, she looked so beautiful, prettier than her. 'Wait minute, green eyes, bright red hair. Surely that can't be her, she has straight her.' They all turned to Selphie and Haruka did as well.

The brown haired girl stood there shocked, as she gasped and her eyes widened and her jaw hit the ground. Haruka smirked in triumph and ran a hand through her hand. "Why Selphie, you look…" She began as she walked around the girl like a tiger and looked at her up and down. "Very nice." Haruka giggled and Selphie sneered. "Haruka, you look AMAZING, for once." The drama queen said with sarcasm and mumbled the last bit under her breath.

Haruka crossed her arms and stopped walking around her 'prey'. "I'm SO FLATTERED!" She said loudly. (A/N: Remember Axel in KH 2, don't own that moment) Hayner and Roxas laughed at this. Selphie however turned beet red and stomped to the bathroom.

The DJ played a song, which made Haruka take Roxas' hand; Just Be Friends by Rei Kagene. The red haired teen dragged her closest friend to the dance floor. With bright lights around them, they started to dance with each other. They laughed, giggled and smiled as they dance in sync with the music. Riku stared at the pair of friends and frowned. 'She looks so happy with him. I bet they're going to win Prom king and queen…' He thought. At times Roxas would wrap his arms around her waist, lift her up and swing her around in the air. She laughed so much, that her cheeks went pink.

Riku noticed this and lost a bit more hope. 'She's blushing. Probably they're meant for each other…'

When Roxas placed to the ground he leaned close to her and yelled. "You were a bit heavy back there!" She smirked at this and punched his chest playfully.

"Roxy!" She whined like a child and he chuckled at this, and leaned closer.

"I think you've had too much ice cream!" He joked. Haruka pouted adorably at this like a little child. Roxas couldn't avoid it as he laughed and hugged his friend.

"Why were you born so damned cute?" He asked and she giggled. It was quiet between them and Roxas leaned closer near her ear.

"Haruka, if this was all different, a different time, a different place. If you didn't love Riku, I would definitely make you mine. I've always had a crush on you, but all I want is for you to be happy." He whispered and she gasped at this.

Her emerald green eyes widened and brimmed with tears. She felt her hear stop. 'All this time, he had a crush on me and he's been helping me for Riku.' He pulled away from her slightly and stared into her translucent sparkling eyes. His smile dropped as he shook his head and stroked her cheek with his thumbs. "Haruka, don't cry please." Roxas said ever so softly.

"Roxas, I'm so sorry. I just-" Before she could continue he placed his index finger on her lips.

"Ruka, it's okay, seriously. I'm okay, so don't worry about it. We're in this together and I want you to be happy." She hugged him and he stroked her hair.

Riku noticed this and furrowed his eyebrows together. 'I've been so selfish. I should have thought about them more than me. But wait, what am I thinking!? I have to win her, no I need to win her heart!'

Haruka pulled away from the blonde haired teen and he grinned brightly at her. That cheerful smile, made her happier. "Thank you. You're such a great friend! I owe you big time." She giggled.

"That's what friends do." Roxas mumbled and as the song ended, he left the dance floor. But as he walked by Riku, all he had to do was mutter 3 words. "Dance with her." The silver haired boy smirked and got the idea.

Riku walked up to Haruka and the song that came up made her blush immensely; I want to know what love is by Mariah Carey. He took her hand in his and kissed it. "May I have this dance?" He asked and she nodded. They held hands, Haruka other hand was on his should and his arm was wrapped around her waist. A red spotlight fell on the pair as they danced. Everyone stared at them, but the couple's eyes were lost in each other's. The feeling felt so complete, so right, so beautiful. They smiled at each other until they started to lean closer. They leaned closer and closer slowly, closing the gap between them. Just a few more inches until…

That was until the song ended and everyone applauded for the couple. The pair pulled away and Haruka averted her eyes to the ground shyly. Riku smirked at this and lifted her face. "Don't you dare hide those captivating emerald from me!" He flirted.

"Alright attention everyone, we are about to announce this year's Prom king and queen." A teacher shouted into the microphone and they all huddled up in front of the stage. Haruka stood between Riku and Roxas and held hands. "Good luck." Roxas mumbled and Haruka thanked him. Haruka caught Riku glancing at her and turned to the boy she loved. "Good luck Riku." She said and he squeezed her hand.

"You too."

"Alright prom king is…" The teacher opened a piece of paper and read. "Riku!" The crowd applauded and cheered for him. Haruka giggled and hugged him. The silver haired boy made his way to the stage and wore his crown on top of his head. The girls squealed for him and Haruka rolled her eyes at this but noticed something. Riku, he was staring straight, directly at her and smiled. With red cheeks she waved at him

"Okay, settle down everyone. It's time to announce the prom queen." All the girls crossed their fingers and prayed. Selphie however placed her hand on her hip and smiled cockily. 'I am so going to win that!' She thought.

The teacher opened the piece of paper and waited a bit to exaggerate. He looked at the paper and he raised his eyebrows. "Prom queen is Haruka!" She was caught off guard as she thought she didn't hear it right. Haru gasped and felt like fainting. She looked at Roxas who smiled and nodded. The crowd went crazy, clapped, shouted and cheered. Selphie just ran into the bathroom wailing.

The red haired girl walked to the stage as everyone made way for her. Riku smiled at her and she smiled back. A graceful queen's crown was placed on top of her head and she was given a luxurious colourful bouquet of roses, which had each colour of the rainbow. Haruka really felt special and like a queen herself. She stared at the crowd as they clapped for her. The teacher gave her the microphone.

"Um, I'm actually lost for words at the moment." She giggled but paused. The prom queen sniffed and tears fell down her cheeks. "I'm sorry. I'm being emotional." Haruka said nervously as she wiped her tears. Riku rubbed her back and asked if she was okay, which she nodded.

"It's just that, I never thought that I could ever achieve this crown. I never thought I had it in me. I never thought I could do anything properly. But my friend Hayner taught me confidence and that's all you need. I just want to thank everyone out there, all my friends, Sora, Kairi, Namine, Vanitas, Wakka, Tidus, Hayner, and Olette who is not here. My closest friend Roxas and my best friend Riku. My dad and brother Axel. And of course my mother…" She looked up and grinned with another tear falling down her face. Riku held her hand and she faced the crowd again.

"But I think that every girl in this hall deserves to be queens much more than I do. We are all queens no matter what flaw we have, no matter what problem we are in, no matter what, we're all equal and special!" She took a rose from her rose and threw at Kairi who caught it. Haruka took another and threw it Namine who caught it. She carried on doing this to other girls, until she had 1 final rose in her hand. They all cheered for her again and the teacher announced. "All make way for the prom king and queen's dance." And so they did. Riku took Haruka's hand and they walked to the dance floor.

A white spotlight shone on them as they got ready for another romantic and slow dance and the song was Stickwitu by Pussycat dolls. They stared into each other's eyes lovingly as they danced. Riku twirled her and she giggled at this. But as the climax of the song came, they leaned closer together. She leaned her head against his strong chest and when the song finished he kissed her forehead and cheek lovingly.

Aw! RikuXOC! Next chapter: Singing competition, winner, and Haruka's outburst at Selphie! For definite, the chapter after the next is final!

~Parisa01