Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts. I'm pretty sure everyone know that.

Warning: This fanfiction contains the yaoi - (male-male relationship). If you don't like it, just please leave. And also, it is AU.

Pairing: Riku and Sora

Author's Notes: Finally, I wrote the update. I don't know when's next update but I think it might be after Aug 1 but I am not too sure. So, enjoy the chapter.

False Mask



Seventh Chapter

I was speechless, unable to think anything for the several moments. Was that Sora who kissed me?

"Sora?" I said once again, still in shock. Sora moved away from me, still grinning. But I knew that was not a grin… just his mask.

"Good morning, Riku." He said, crossed his legs.

"Why did you kiss me?" I said, still lying on the floor and looking at him.

"You like it!" He said, defensively. Did I like it? I recalled the memory once again.

"Maybe… Do you always prey on the sleeping people?"

"Noo." He said, looking at his bare feet. "Tell me, do you like it? Just yes or no." He was so desperate for my answer. I felt little guilty for not telling him earlier.

"Fine, yes."

"Great!" Sora sighed in relief. "Do that mean you're gay too?"

"Er, I don't know."

"Oh." He was disappointed. He gazed at his bare feet, wearing the blank expression. I stayed on the floor, spent the few moments thinking about Sora's kiss. I was so confused. Did I like him? Just as friend or more than that? "Then why did you kiss my head last night?"

"What!? You were conscious?" I sat up so quickly, staring at him. Sora nervously smiled, and then nodded. I narrowed my eyes and said, "You faked your sleep?"

"Maybe." Sora's eyes were full with fake innocence. I glared at him. "Yes. But I really did fell asleep… until you picked me up. I liked it and didn't want to ruin it. So I just pretended to be still sleeping." I was a bit furious at him for that he forced me to carry him all way to my house. But then, it was hard to stay mad at him. So, I gave up being furious. I moved to sit on my bed and Sora did same thing. It was clear that Sora wanted more from me. But… I just broke the relationship off with Kairi and that was only three weeks ago. Or was it four? I didn't remember. Obviously, Sora had his way to make me forget. It seemed like so long.

"Riku?" Sora nudged me with his elbow. "Can I borrow your pants?" Uh, what? I was expecting something different. More like the fact that he just kissed me. I gaped at him, confused.

"What?"

"Three days ago, you were wearing the really cool pants. Black with silver one. Can I borrow it?"

"Sure…" I watched him took off to my drawers and rummaged around for the pants. Something was bothering me. I didn't sure what exactly why it bothered me about Sora looking through my drawers. Then it hit me. The medicine!

"Huh? What is this?" Sora said. Dammit! He found it. I was so stupid to let him look for my pants! I bounced at him and snatched the medicine out of his hands. My movement startled him. He looked at my medicine in my hands and I knew he already knows what it is. Too late… "Why are you taking the Paxil?"

"Nothing." I mumbled, putting the medicine back in my drawer. I closed the drawer, and ignored him.

"Please, tell me! Tell me!" Sora said. He grabbed my arm to catch my attention. "Why are you taking the Paxil?" He repeated the question. I didn't want people to know that I'm taking the Paxil. Maybe Sora can keep the secret?

"Fine, but you have to promise that you won't tell others." Sora's face brightened up and raised his right hand.

"I swear to God, I won't tell others!"

"Left hand." He dropped his right hand and raised his left one. He repeated the promise.

"All right… I have the mild social anxiety disorder. In other words, I'm a bit afraid to talk to the strangers."

"Really? You don't look like it." Sora said, surprised. "Must hard, since you're popular and all that." I nodded. For some reason, some weight on my shoulders disappeared. I felt so grateful that I told him. "Ah! Now that made sense!" He exclaimed suddenly.

"Huh?"

"You never had any new friend since I saw you first in the two years ago. Your very close friends are always Wakka, Tidus and Kairi. You didn't really make any new close friends since two years, or maybe longer than that." Sora said, "Now that makes sense. I always thought you're being anti-social or something like it. You know? Like the Goths and outcasts."

"…Goths?" I spoke, a bit amused. He was right. I didn't really realize it until he pointed it out. Was I really didn't make any new friends? No, I made a friend. That was Sora. Wait, did he said two years ago? "Two years ago? You met me back that time?" Sora was surprised. He probably didn't mean to slip it out.

"Yeah… I moved to the school two years ago. Well, you're kinda hard to miss since you're popular." I got a feeling there're something more than that but I didn't ask. I went to sit on the bed because I was confused.

"We really need to talk." I said, "About you… about us. And don't you dare to change the subject."

"Wait." Sora went back to the drawers, and got my pants. He went to sit besides me. "Ok."

"You didn't say why did you kiss me." I said.

"Isn't it obvious?" Sora mumbled.

"Just to be sure." So, that what Selphie meant about his dream is coming true. How clueless I was about that! The small clues brought to my mind. Sora was looking at me quite differently than others. He's a bit more affectionate. Why didn't I realize it earlier? I felt so oblivious. I stared at Sora's blue eyes. He had that look once again. He licked his lips, and I knew he was watching at my lips. I knew what he's about to do. And yet I didn't really mind it. Sora slowly leaned to me.

His lips touched mine. He was hesitated for a moment before kissed me even harder. I liked it. I kissed him back, pushing him lower to the bed, gently. Sora slipped his arms around my neck, pulling me even closer. I felt his body warmth underneath me.

"Riku, get … oh!" At the voice, Sora and I immediately pulled apart. I stared at my father who was gawking at us. I noted Sora was blushing furiously. "Uh, I got the two things to tell you." He held up the two fingers. I felt a little hot in my face, but tried to act as if nothing out of ordinary happened. "Firstly, lock the door if you want to do it. Secondly, do you own the rat, Sora?"

"What did you say?" Sora was still blushing but not so red as before. "Yes, but how did you know?"

"Well, your rat is in the kitchen. I suggest you go get it before my wife kills it with her broom." My father pointed back to the hallway. After he said it, I heard a scream coming from the kitchen.

"Gray Tail!" Sora shouted in horror as he bounced from the bed. He bolted right out of the room. I watched him go, and then turned to look at my father. He looked so calm about whole situation. He walked to me, looking at me with no expression. I wondered what he would do to me. Part of me was expecting the angry side of him.

"So, you and Sora are together?" He asked, coolly. He seated himself on the bed, besides me. Were Sora and I together? I gave him a silent nod. "I never thought you swing that way. Not that I'm against it." He assured me quickly before I got a chance to argue. "I don't mind it. In fact, I'm happy for you. But can you take a little advice? Not tell your mother."

"Surely you can convince her?" I requested, maybe little desperate. He shook his head. I was disappointed.

"See, your mother always want to see her grandkids. Each night when I'm there, she would come to me and ask me what's our grandkid will look like. It was tiresome, I'm telling you. But if she found out that you're gay. I think she won't be taking it quite well."

"You're meanie! And so cold-hearted, merciless and cruel! Gray Tail's harmless!" The loud scream echoed through the house. We were jumped on our feet with start. I gaped as Sora burst into the room, holding his rat as if it's most precious he possessed. He mumbled something I can't hear. We watched him entered the closet and put his rat into his cage. That was first time I had ever witnessed his true anger. Frankly, I'm little frightened now.

"I think I better leave." My father almost ran out of the room.

"Oh, Gray Tail. Are you okay?" Sora said, kneeling next to the cage. He watched at his rat with a great concern. "She didn't hurt you that much?" I checked the cage. I saw the black rat, wrinkling his nose. He seemed fine.

"'So cold-hearted, merciless and cruel'? You called that to my mom?" I smirked in amusement. Sora chuckled nervously, then shrugged. "Shall we go at it again, this time without interruption? I'll lock the door." I noticed that Sora's face grew red. Secretly, I enjoyed making him to blush.

Sora and I were on the way to the mall. Kairi called us on her cellphone. The gang was in the mall, waiting for us. I stole a glance at Sora, who was a bit red after I gave him a quick kiss before leaving the house. He blushed too easily. Hard to believe that he was one that made a first move.

"Riku?" Sora said, "Why we are walking to there, not driving to there?"

"Save the gas." I mumbled. Sora nodded, and started to say something about the gas price being pain in the butt. It wasn't truth I told him. I didn't want to drive my car because it reminded me. Reminded me of the accident. I hated it. So, I tried to keep away from the car and go anywhere on the foot unless it was too far. I knew I need to get over it and I was still trying. I gazed upon Sora once again. Observed him and way he walked and talked. His face brightened suddenly and there was a huge grin on his face.

"Squall!" He yelled excitedly. "I don't know you are here!" I looked at the direction where Sora was looking. It was a tall man with long brown hair. He looked a bit intimidating, and even more with his scar on his face. I started to wonder how did he get that scar.

"Otherwise, Sora." The man named Squall spoke softly. He turned to look at me for a moment. "You're Riku, am I correct?"

"Yes, I'm Riku."

"Squall's my therapist." Sora explained, "We're meeting on the Fridays. Guess what, Squall!" Sora's eyes were sparkling with excitement. "Riku's my boyfriend!" He grabbed my arm, pulling me close to him. Squall gave us a small smile.

"That's excellent news." He said, holding out his hand. I shook his hand. "But don't you call me Squall, Riku. My name is Leon, got it?" He turned to look at Sora for a moment before leaving to his blue car. "Good bye, Sora." He drove off, disappearing among the traffic. I was confused. Sora called him Squall but I can't? I heard the laughter from Sora.

"Don't mind Squall. Hey, will you tell to the gang about us? Or do you want to keep it secret?" He stopped laughing and became solemn. Why did he mention that?

"Of course not. I'm going to tell them. If they don't like it, well, who cares?" I shrugged and went on walking. Sora wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. He hugged me tightly before released me. I swung my arm over his shoulder and kept on walking to the mall. I didn't want to keep it secret, that's for sure. But I had a problem with my mom. I sighed. If my father was right, then the trouble is awaiting for me. My mom had always been the kind woman, and very understanding. But I knew she also really wanted the grandchildren. I was only seventeen and yet she was already talking about it.

Sora had completely changed my life. Before Sora, I was straight of course, and everything was boring. I realized; it was boring. It's all just same. The soccer with the gang, study for the school, sometimes goes to the mall. I drove to my aunt's house to visit my dogs, and sometimes watch the theater. Was I that boring?

"Rikuuu! Stop daydreaming! We're here." Sora dragged me through the large doors.

We found the gang at the McDonalds as usual. But this time, we didn't order the meals. We were gathered on the table, and chattered for some time. I decided it was time to tell them. I smirked as I banged my fist on the table, startling them.

"Now I have your attention…" I said. I turned to look at Sora and gave him my smile. "We're together."

"Riku…" Kairi said, "of course we are, silly. We're all together." Sora gaped at her. Wakka looked down at the table in shock while Tidus rolled his eyes at Kairi.

"Kairi. Riku meant that He and Sora is the couple. You know, as the boyfriend and gi… uh… I mean, boyfriends." Tidus scratched his head. "That's indeed… very shocking. Look at Wakka, he actually didn't say something." Tidus poked at Wakka, causing him to yelp.

"Stop it, Tidus!" He hissed. "Er, I'm sorry, Riku. That's um, nice. Though, I will need some time to get used to it. But I will always be your friend." Wakka said, being very supportive. I smiled at him. Sora sighed in relief. Tidus nodded as well. But Kairi stood on her feet and left without goodbye. I watched her to go through the doors.

"Well, that's really going well. I was expecting her to throw stuff at my head." I mumbled. Wakka broke into the laughter while Tidus just rolled his eyes once again. Sora was confused, of course he didn't know about the party.

"Kairi isn't that destructive. She just has a little problem with jealousy, that's all." Tidus muttered. Wakka nodded in agreement.