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Kyaaa... ::runs around in circles:: I took too long to get this chappie up! Gomen gomen! ^^; I hadn't had the time lately…demo, I won for my Sora costume at a party XD Phweee! Aand at the moment I'm sitting hours away from home in a car on my laptop to start chappie 8! Soo…hopefully it won't suck even if I'm listening to some oldies music blaring in my ear. _ Ehm, anyway, enough life-ish blabbing, please read and enjoy? ^^;;
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Kairi tried to hold back her little pout when Riku had announced he was going to go find Sora. Why was he so worried? The island was so small, even if he was kidnapped, or something ridiculous like that, the kidnapper wouldn't have a chance of hiding. And not to be mean, of course, but who would want to kidnap a goofball like Sora?
"Riku, he probably just had to use the restroom or something, don't you think?" Kairi exclaimed hopeful, tugging onto Riku.
Riku was already over Kairi's little bit of concern, and her tugging. He pulled his arm slickly out of her grasp.
"I'm just going to make sure he's alright. He's your friend too, why aren't you worried, even in the least bit?" Riku gave a stern look as if scolding her.
Kairi stuck out her bottom lip and whimpered innocently, deciding to stay silent.
"Right…well I'll be right back, so you just continue shopping or looking around, okay? We'll find you."
Kairi gave a shocked look as a response.
"Y…You're worried about how he is alone, but not me, a young girl in a tiny market, crowded with people alone?"
Riku gave her the opposite expression of what she'd hoped for, and almost looked disgusted.
"Kairi, what's with you lately…?" Riku shook his head, trying to sound as gentle as possible for that particular moment.
"With me? With me?? Riku, what's up with you? You don't care about me anymore…!" Kairi's eyes were glossy and wet, and she was serious this time.
Riku stayed quiet for a second. Kairi had been a close friend to him for a long time. Not as long as Sora, but they were always such the little trio. They went everywhere and anywhere…always together. He knew Kairi liked him more than a friend, now, which bothered him greatly. But maybe he'd been too cold to Kairi lately…?
People in the market began giving Riku stares, seeing Kairi next to him sobbing, while he stood there in silence. She really liked him…maybe he'd decide to loosen up…just a little.
Kairi's eyes widened as she moved her hands away from her face stunned, noticing Riku's arms wrapped tightly around her, his head rested on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry, Kairi…"
Kairi was overjoyed, simply from Riku's small action, and swiftly wiped away her tears. It took her only a second to react by putting her arms around Riku's neck, smiling softly.
Some of the staring people then walked away, while some actually had the nerve to stand and take pictures, circling around the two.
Riku turned bright red, with a giggling Kairi in his arms.
"Look honey, they make such a cute couple!"
"Aww look how sweet that little girl looks!"
"Bravo! That was beautiful!"
Well come to think of it, that was a lot like a little drama play in the streets, wasn't it? Embarrassed as hell, Riku quickly thought of a clever little idea to get out of it.
He let go of Kairi and pulled a black hat off a stand flipping it over, throwing it on the ground.
"What are you doing, Riku?" Kairi sweatdropped, wishing he would snuggle her longer.
"Thank-you much folks! Your support would be greatly appreciated!" Riku took a stiff bow, his hand extending toward the hat.
Random sightseers and shoppers threw munny into the hat.
"Marvelous!"
"Well worth it!"
"Please continue with these cute skits!"
Kairi blinked confused at first, but then bowed as well, taking no offense to Riku's actions as the people continued throwing munny toward the black hat.
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Soon after, the people had cleared, and Riku sat at a table splitting the munny with Kairi.
"That was a great idea, Riku!" Kairi exclaimed, still laughing from the thought of it.
"Think so…? Thanks." Riku smiled.
Kairi slouched, remembering what their little play was really about. She reached out and placed her hand on Riku's, surely enough grabbing his attention.
"What?"
"Riku…I think you should go find Sora now."
Riku paused for a minute; ashamed he'd actually forgotten. He quickly rose from his seat turning southward, but then whirled around to Kairi.
"…You want to come…?" Riku asked, feeling a bit awkward.
Kairi smiled, thankful from his offer, but shook her head.
"I think I'll just shop and wait for you two."
Riku raised an eyebrow, unsure of her response, but nodded after she tilted her head, giving her small, assuring smile.
"…Okay, be careful." Riku raced off, waving back at his female friend.
Kairi waved back, picking up her things and looked around for a stand to visit first.
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"Soooraa…" Riku called out for what must've been the fiftieth time. He was really beginning to worry, although he'd never admit it.
He'd slowed his pace down about half an hour ago, and was just passing a mini restaurant. A small smile curled on his lips. Sora loved that place. He randomly dragged Riku and Kairi there almost every other day.
Riku picked up his foot to move on, but then a brown haired boy caught his eye through the restaurant window. …Sora!? Riku felt his body lighten with relief, and raced through the restaurant doors over to Sora's booth.
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Phoowa, there's chappie 8! ^^; Man…I think I rushed through it too fast again. I hate that. @_@; Aahh weeelll…Just maybe a friendly reminder to put readers at ease…NoooOooO, it's not a Riku/Kairi fic. That little hime is just a problem. Anyway, hope you enjoyed, R&R onegai!