Chapter seven: Can't help fallin' in love with you
Disclaimer: I do not own KH, Final Fantasy (Square Enix does), or the Ateens version of Can't help falling in love.
The next day at school....
"Remind me why we're doing this, Riku." Skye whispered. "The dare, remember. We have to act like we're a couple front of everyone. That includes your uncle, uncle's girlfriend, mother and grandfather." Riku looked at her.
Sora spotted them and threw them a cheesy grin. "So, how's their first day?" Kairi asked. "Look for yourself." Sora pointed and Kairi looked. Riku and Skye were talking to Leon and Yuffie.
"What do you think they're talking about?" Yuna asked. "You can't really hear them. But, I guess they're taking the dare seriously now." Tidus pointed at the intertwined hands.
"So, you two are an item now, right?" Yuffie asked. "Well..." Riku jabbed Skye's elbow, "Ow. Yeah, we are." When Leon and Yuffie left, she asked, "What did you do that for?" "The dare, remember." Riku snapped.
"If you're anything like Leon, I can put up with you." Skye said, walking with him to Seymour's history class. "Now, guess what we have a pop quiz." Seymour announced. Everyone groaned.
"I really hate this, don't you?" Riku whispered to Skye, who nodded. "Miss Loire, Mr. Valentine (A/N: I think that's Sephiroth's last name too). Do you have anything to share with the class?" Seymour sneered. "No." Riku and Skye answered in unison.
"Now, let's get started with the quiz."
One hour later...
"I hate pop quizzes." Sora muttered. Kairi rolled her eyes. "Hey! Look, there they are!" Riku and Skye spun around and saw them. "How was the pop quiz?" Sora glared at them, "How's the dare going?"
"The only people who believe us is Leon and Yuffie." Riku shrugged. "Then, put more effort into it." Kairi snapped. The two flinched at that. Yuna tapped Kairi's shoulder and pointed at someone coming closer. "There's Selphie. Quick, Riku. When she gets here, gave Skye a short kiss and go."
"So, let's see how long it'll take for her to get jealous." Tidus muttered.
"Hey! How was the party yesterday?" Selphie asked, running up to them. "It was fun." Tidus answered quickly. Right on cue, Riku gave Skye a quick peck on the lips and ran down the hallway. When he ran down the stairway, Selphie looked at Skye, "Since when were you and him together?"
"Yesterday." Skye replied, walking the same direction he left. When the others left to their next classes, Selphie stomped her foot and curled up her fist. "That wasn't supposed to happen. It was supposed to be me with Riku, not Skye." (A/N: Oooh. Selphie's getting jealous.) "Heh. There's 'Lil Miss I'm-Jealous-And-It's-Written-All-Over-My Face." Seifer's voice teased. "She sure does look jealous." Fujin showed up with Rufus and Seifer.
"Well, Riku and that girl Skye seem to get along pretty well. Almost like they're in love." Rufus smirked. "Shut up!" Selphie snapped.
"I've got Al Bhed with Yuna and her blonde cousin." Skye complained. That blonde she was talking about popped up, "I have a name, you know. It's Rikku." "Well, she's dating someone who has the same name." Yuna whispered to her cousin.
"Rikku, I told you not to run off. Gippal was worried." Her friend, Paine showed up. "Oh hi Paine. Where's Baralai?" Yuna asked. "I'm right here, Yuna." Baralai and Gippal walked out from behind Paine.
"Who's she?" Gippal asked. Skye felt very pissed off at them. "Yuna, let's go. We have to go to Al Bhed class."
"Well, see you guys later." Yuna, Rikku and Skye ran to their class down the hallway. (A/N: All they do in that class is learn the Al Bhed language.)
"Vneahtcreb, muja yht dnicd. [Friendship, love and trust.]"
"Cdibet! [Stupid!]"
"Ramb! [Help!]"
"Clync, feht, raynd, cuim yht calnad. [Scars, wind, heart, soul and secret.]"
(A/N: I put random Al Bhed words.)
After that lesson...
"Ow. Al Bhed is confusing." Skye said, reading the notes Rikku gave her. "You'll get it in a few lessons. Don't worry about that." Yuna smiled.
"Hey Skye! How was...?" Riku's smile turned into a frown when he saw Rikku, "You're in that class. I should have known." "So, that's the one Yunie was telling me about." Rikku muttered, leaving to meet up with her boyfriend, Gippal. "You still hold a grudge against her because of your names. At least, you can tell the different in writing it." Yuna whispered.
"Hey! How's the new couple?" Wakka, the blitzball team captain, asked. Skye looked at Riku, "How'd he find out?" Riku shrugged and put his arm around Skye's waist. "You see, Selphie started this rumor 'bout you two being a couple and I wanted to see if it was true." Wakka explained. (A/N: Sorry, for that line, I can't do his weird accent.)
"Yeah, it's true." Yuna stepped into the conversation; "Did Selphie sound angry or pissed off?" Wakka thought for a second, "Ya, that girl seemed a little angry." Then, he walked away. A second afterward, Skye didn't even bother to move Riku's arm.
"Are you used to it yet?" Riku asked Skye. She eyed him carefully, "Almost." Yuna smiled, "Well, you two are doing a good job in acting like a couple. Maybe, you'll stay that way."
One week later, at Skye's....
"Sis!" Leon yelled. Ellone sounded pissed off. "What now, Leon?" She ran down the stairs. "Here comes Skye and her boyfriend!" Leon warned.
"BOYFRIEND?!" Ellone shrieked, "WHAT IS SHE GETTING HERSELF INTO?" "Don't worry. Her boyfriend's Riku, the kid who saved her life." Leon said, taking a sip of his soda. "Why did they think of that dare?" Riku asked, walking in with Skye. "What dare?" Ellone asked, glaring at the two teens. Still drinking his Lemon lime soda, he turned to face them.
"Fine, Riku's not really my boyfriend. It's just a dare. We have to act like this for two months." Skye answered quickly. "You know, you could have done the other option." Ellone suggested. Riku and Skye looked at each other, "Sora's stupid idea for running that party last week naked was the other option."
"OK. Then, good choice. I have to go." Ellone rushed out of the house. "Was it her job again?" Skye asked Leon, who nodded. "So, are we still meeting up with Sora and Kairi?" Riku asked. Skye nodded, "Leon, I know Yuffie's here."
"Aw man. How'd she know?" Yuffie somersaulted down the stairs and landed on her feet. "Are you two going on a date?" Leon raised his eyebrow for his niece to answer. "Yes, a double date." Skye replied, "Anyway, Leon, Yuffie. Don't go past making out, please."
Yuffie gaped at her and turned to Leon, "Who made her boss?" "Shut up! I need you two to promise not to go past making out. If Laguna or my mom finds that Yuffie's pregnant with your child, they'll blame me for not warning you!" Skye walked to her room to change.
"She got you two there." Riku muttered. Leon gave the silver haired guy his death glare, "You better take care of her. I see that something you two didn't expect is gonna come out of the dare." All Riku heard was the 'You better take care of her' part.
"Do you think they'll make it?" Yuffie whispered. Leon sighed. "Maybe. Go check if she's ready." Yuffie nodded and ran to her door. "Skye!" "What?" The younger girl seemed annoyed.
"Are you ready? Don't keep your boyfriend waiting!" Yuffie screamed. "Fine, fine. I'm coming right now." Skye came down with Yuffie. She now wore a white top and a blue skirt. Riku's wearing his usual yellow tank top with the black x and heavy-looking pants. (Sarah: My friend, Justine said his pants look so weird. They do look like they're heavy.)
"See you two later. Come on, Riku. Let's go!" Skye took Riku's hand and ran off. "They're doing a good job acting." Sora's voice echoed through the room. "Yeah, Sora. Good thing, speakerphone was on." Yuffie said, kissing Leon on the cheek.
"Where are you four going to do?" Leon asked coldly. "Watch a movie. I hope Riku doesn't do anything to hurt Skye." Sora replied. "I doubt he'll do that. Anyway, they're getting closer each second." Kairi's voice popped up, "Yup, they belong together. Don't you think that's true?"
"They sure do," Yuffie nodded, "Hey! Since when were you plotting this?" "Dunno. Ever since we thought Riku needed a girlfriend. But, there's wasn't a girl that was Riku's type until Skye came along." Sora answered. Leon imagined him using his famous trademark grin.
(I just can't help falling in love with you)
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I say would it be a sin? (Be a sin)
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows (Oooh)
To the sea (Oooh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
Some things are meant to be
"Riku, there's Selphie. We have put on the..." Before she could finish that sentence, Riku kissed her. Selphie gasped as Skye wrapped her arms around Riku's neck. She felt his silken lips gently pressing against hers. "Whoo-hoo! Look at that couple go!" Irvine yelled, walking out from behind Selphie. (Yeah, Irvine. The pervert guy from Final Fantasy 8.)
"Riku! Skye!" Kairi screamed. At that, they stopped. "Awww." Irvine whined. "Was that for real or the act?" Skye asked. "The act. But, I had to make it look real." Riku replied, glaring at Selphie's disappearing figure. 'I wonder what she was doing over there.'
Take my hand (take my hand)
Take my whole life too (life too)
For I can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I, I can't, I can't help Falling in love (falling in love)
With you (with you)
"It sounds Riku's falling for her." Sora whispered to Kairi. Kairi looked at her date, "Are you sure she's not falling for him yet?" "No, it's seems they're falling at the same rate." Sora whispered back.
Skye glared at the whispering duo, "Hey! Come on!" Riku looked at his date and kissed her on the cheek. Skye blushed, but looked as if it was normal for her. "We knew it!" Sora and Kairi yelled, "You two are..." Riku gave an emotionless glare, "No, we're not."
Like a river flows (Oooh)
To the sea (Oooh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand (take my hand)
Take my whole life too (life too)
For I can't help falling in love with you
"Yes, you two are." Kairi snapped. "No, we're not." Skye protested, crossing her arms. Riku rolled his eyes. "What do I have to do to make you quiet down?" Sora smirked. "I guess you have you have to kiss your girl again." Skye's lip twitched. 'I'm getting used to this act. But, kissing Riku all the time.... I guess I did like last one than at the beach. What?! Am I in love with him? If I am, I can't admit it now. It's been only one week.'
"Skye, is something wrong?" Kairi asked.
Take my hand (take my hand)
Take my whole life too (life too)
For I can't help falling in love with you
"No, nothing." Skye answered. All four walked into the Movie Theater. Skye knew Riku was the first guy she ever got close to. 'I still owe him since he almost died for me. I thanked him. But, why did fate choose Riku and me for this? I don't understand why.' Skye thought, looking at Riku. "Riku, do you believe in destiny?" "Well, sort of," Riku replied, "Why are you asking?"
Skye sighed, "Well, if you didn't save my life, I wouldn't be here with you, Kairi and Sora. I believe it was destined that we would meet."
Like a river flows
That's the way it goes
I just can't help fallin' in love with you
(Fallin' in love with you)
Like a river flows (yea yea)
That's the way it goes (cause I can't help)
Fallin' in love with you
'I can't believe I didn't realize it until now. I am falling for her, fast. I wonder how she feels about me.' Riku thought, 'She looks so innocent like an angel. But, that's when she's not angry. She's like Mr. Strife and Leon put together when she's pissed off.' "So, we're watching Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, right?" (A/N: That's one of my absolute favorite movies.)
Like a river flows (I just can't help myself)
That's the way it goes
I can't help falling in love with you
(I can't help falling in love with you)
(I can't help falling in love with you)
Fallin' in love with you
"Yeah, I want to know what gonna happen to Arwen and Aragorn. Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortensen do a really great job at acting." Sora replied, "Like you two." "But," Kairi sighed, "Orlando Bloom is so cute, don't you think, Skye?" "Not really." Skye said.
"WHAT?! YOU DON'T THINK ORLANDO BLOOM'S CUTE!" Kairi screamed. Lucky, no one was in the theater yet. "No offense, but please shut up!" Riku snapped. "Here we go again." Sora muttered.
After sitting there and putting up with Kairi's rant about Orlando Bloom, the movie finally started. (Sarah: Do I have to describe this movie? If you've see it, good for you. If you haven't, tough luck. –Gets hit by Jasmine again- Ow. That hurt.)
Sora and Kairi were busy kissing throughout the whole movie. Riku and Skye were too busy watching to notice. Little did those four know, Selphie was nearby, watching them.
'I have to stay calm in order for my plan to work. But, first, I have to be patient.' She kept reminding herself.
Sarah: That's 6 pages on Microsoft Word (Including Author talk).
Jasmine: That wasn't much. It'll look shorter on
Sienna: She's right, you know. Anyway, Sarah. What do you think you're gonna dream about?
Sarah: The story I'm typing right now.
Jasmine: That really helps her though. Gives her inspiration and stuff.
Sarah: For the romance parts, I just have to read and watch the Princess Bride or some other romance thing.
Sienna: Like the movie "The Cutting Edge"?
Sarah: Yeah, I liked that movie.
Jasmine: -sweatdrop- You know, the relationships in the story are growing really fast.
Sienna: No, Sora and Kairi's is growing fast. Riku and Skye's isn't growing as fast as Sokairi's.
Sarah: Hey! Don't start with the argument!
Jasmine: -ignores Sarah- Well, the Squffie's already there. Clorith (CloudxAerith) isn't in the story for some reason. GippalxRikku is. PainexBaralai is! YunaxTidus is developing! Next, she might put IrvinexSelphie!
Maritza: -appears with the sweatdrop- What the heck is going on with her?
Sarah: -notices- Hi Maritza. –Turns to Jasmine- SHUT UP ALREADY, YUNIE! (I like calling her that.)
Jasmine: I resent that nickname, Lenne/Leenie.
Sarah: I resent the Leenie nickname, not Lenne.
Sienna: Not again.
Maritza: I won't bother to ask.
Sarah: Sorry, if the relationships are developing too fast. Please r&r.