Everything before the Wedding

The next day I felt like a pail of crap. All last night, Tidus kept bothering me and asking me why I was sleeping over at his house. It took a great amount of power NOT to punch him in the face. He finally left me alone two hours later, and I was able to get a bit of sleep.

"Riku, are you awake?" Tidus called, from downstairs.

I gave the boy a reply, and then pushed my head under the covers.

"Hurry down! You can't sleep in all day. Remember the wedding?" he yelled.

I moaned in frustration and pulled the covers off of my head. Why did that little brat have to remind me? Not that I forgot or anything.

I got up from the bed and made my way to the bathroom.

"What are you going to do now, Riku?" I mumbled, closing the bathroom door behind me.

~~~

"Sora, you've been acting strangely. Are you okay?" Kairi asked.

Smiling, Sora looked up at his future wife. After all, today was their wedding, and he couldn't act miserably. It was ten in the morning and their wedding was at 6:00. He had nine hours to forget everything that happened between Riku and him.

'It's for the best.' Sora thought.

"Let's go for a swim, Sora. We still have a few hours and I'm sure it will help you relax. What do you say?" Kairi smiled.

Sora looked up at her and nodded his head in agreement.

~~~

2 HOURS BEFORE WEDDING-SORA'S HOUSE

"Are you sure you can see him, Riku?" Selphie whispered in my ear.

I nodded my head and continued walking towards Sora's house.

What would I say to him? How should I act?

Those questions scattered through my mind making me want to scream out in frustration. I took a glance at Selphie and saw her pulling on her hair.

"Why are you so nervous?" I asked.

"This is my problem, too. I'm the only one who knows what happened between you two. This is so FRUSTRATING!"

I shook my head as we walked up Sora's steps. In my mind, I kept picturing the steps getting longer and longer. It was like my mind was drifting off to some other place. some place where Sora could never get to me.

I heard Selphie knock on the door. Almost immediately, Sora's smiling face greeted us. As soon was we walked inside, Selphie and Sora started a conversation.

After ten minutes, Sora looked at me and smiled.

"Did you remember to pick up your suit?" he asked.

"Did you remember to pick up your suit?" What kind of question was that? I should hit him for acting so calm, when I'm about to go crazy.

"Yea, I picked it up this morning," I smiled.

"Do you know if Wakka and Tidus got theirs?" he asked.

"They're doing that right now." I smiled again.

I looked at Selphie and saw her smiling at us. I raised an eyebrow and she blushed.

"Where's Kairi?" she asked.

"She went to pick up her dress and is getting ready for the wedding," Sora smiled.

Selphie jumped, "You mean, she left and didn't tell me? I was supposed to go with her! Guys, I'm sorry, but I have to go."

Selphie gave us each a hug and ran out the front door.

I looked at Sora and felt myself becoming very nervous.

"You want something to drink?" Sora asked suddenly.

I shook my head no and chuckled.

"I was just thinking. I didn't finish my speech for your wedding. It's like me to forget isn't it?" I laughed.

Sora gave me an odd look, "Not really, but I guess you should go finish it. Wouldn't want the best man to look like a fool."

I nodded my head and we both stood up.

Sora walked me to the door and smiled, "I guess I'll see you later."

"Yeah!" I whispered.

I gave Sora a quick glance and left.

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1 HOUR BEFORE WEDDING- WOMEN'S BEACH HOUSE

"Kairi, you need to calm down!" Selphie yelled.

"I'm sooo nervous. I'm getting married in an hour." Kairi screamed.

Selphie grabbed her, and forced her to seat down in a chair.

"Is there something else bothering you? You can't really be this nervous about getting married," Selphie asked.

Nodding, Kairi stared at the ground.

"It's about Sora, to tell you the truth. He's been acting odd ever since this wedding idea came up. I thought I could act like nothing was wrong, but last night he came home depressed. It was like he wanted to be somewhere else and not home with me. I tried making him feel better-"

"How?" Selphie interrupted.

Kairi shot her an evil glare, "That's none of your business. The point is. I didn't feel the things I used to from him. I remember how I could feel love, passion, kindness, and friendship. Now, it's just. friendship. It worries me."

Selphie smiled and gave Kairi a hug. "It's so romantic how you worry about your husband. I'm sure whatever you are feeling is wedding jitters. The same goes for him, too. You are getting married today! You should feel so excited!"

"You're right," Kairi said, grinning.

Selphie stood up and gave her friend another hug, "I have faith in you. You are my best friend, and I can't allow 'freaking out' on your special day."

Selphie smiled at Kairi. "I'll be back. I'm going to see what everyone is doing. You get dressed and I'll see you in a bit."

When Selphie left the room she sighed to herself, "Why did I say something like that?"

~~~

30 MINUTES BEFORE WEDDING- MEN'S BEACH HOUSE

"Riku, you look so weird," Tidus laughed, when I modeled my suit for him.

I smiled and looked in a mirror, "Sora said the same thing to me."

"What's the problem with you and Sora anyway? You guys have been neglecting each other ever since that party."

"We are just focusing more on the wedding. Everyone's been neglecting everyone." I smiled, averting his eyes.

"Whatever. If you ask me, I think something is up." Wakka interrupted.

"How long have you been here?" I asked, turning to him.

"Long enough to know you're telling a lie. You and Sora are my friends, and if there is something bothering you, you can tell me." Wakka said.

"Me, too," Tidus added.

"If there is a problem with Sora and myself, we can handle it. Thank you for caring, you guys, but we can take care of ourselves," I answered.

"Well if that's true, here's your chance." Tidus laughed.

I looked at Tidus and turned to see what he was looking at. Sora stood in the doorway with an odd expression across his face.

"Sora?" I asked.

"I have to talk to you," he mumbled, pivoting out into the room.

I looked at Wakka and Tidus for support. They gave me thumbs up, with a wink. I rolled my eyes.

I left the room, and blushed when I saw Sora. He was leaning against the wall with some of his chestnut hair covering his eyes. He was wearing his 'tux' and he was trying to pull his hair into a ponytail.

"What do you want?" I asked, trying to cover the blush.

Sora looked up at me and then walked down the hallway. I called out to him and he waved his hand for me to follow.

We strolled to the beach house up a little platform. We watched a little spring for a bit and finally made our way inside our old secret passage.

(A/N: You know the place where Kairi and Sora drew the pictures in the game?)

"Sora, what do you want? You have ten minutes before your wedding and you are playing follow the leader!" I yelled.

"God, Riku, can't I just walk with you?" Sora replied.

"Not when you're about to get married," I said, in a softer tone.

Sora walked over to me and began pushing me in the chest.

"I-"

Push

"Don't-"

Push

"Care!"

When he finally stopped pushing me, I was up against the wall. I tried pushing him back, but surprisingly, he pinned me.

"Why are you doing this?" I questioned.

"Because I can't get you out of my mind," Sora mumbled.

That statement left me a bit speechless. I stared into Sora's eyes. I wanted to kiss him, but my mind kept picturing Kairi.

"Well, you have to get me out of your mind. I already told you that I don't like you in that way!" I screamed.

"I think you're lying to me. There is something holding you back, and I want you to tell me, now!"

"No!" I said, turning my head.

"Sooo, there is something," Sora smirked.

(A/N: HA! Riku just gave himself away!)

I opened my mouth to say something but Sora kissed me. I tried wiggling out of his grip, but he just kissed me harder. When he did decide to pull away he starting kissing my neck.

"Tell me," he whispered.

"There's nothing to tell," I lied.

Sora took his hand and started rubbing Riku's chest.

"Tell me," Sora whispered again.

"There isn't anything for me to tell." I whimpered.

Sora brought his lips to my chest and gave it a kiss, "If there isn't anything to tell, why aren't you stopping me or fighting back?"

"Because," I mumbled.

"Because why?" Sora asked.

He looked me in the eyes and gave me a quick kiss on the lips.

"Riku, why?" he asked again.

I wanted to punch him and run away. I wanted to kick the living shit out of him. Every bad thing you could possibly want to do to another person, I wanted to do to him, except I did the complete opposite.

"Because. I like you, too," I murmured.

Sora smiled and gently kissed me on the lips. Automatically, my arms went around, holding him closer to me.

'This isn't right.' my stupid brain screamed.

I pushed Sora away and frowned, "You're getting married."

"I won't get married." he whispered.

"No! We can't do this to Kairi. It just isn't right," I groaned.

Sora thought about it and agreed.

"Can we figure something out?" Sora questioned.

"I'm sure once you're married your feelings for me will go away," I smiled.

"Are you sure?" Sora asked.

I nodded my head and pulled him in for a kiss. We were inches apart but he suddenly pulled away from me. I asked him what was wrong, but he lifted his hand for me to be quiet.

"Did you hear that?" he asked.

I shrugged, "Animals? Anyway, we should be going."

I gave Sora a deep kiss and we left the passage without another word.

I felt really good for telling him how I felt and knowing his feelings for me. The only problem we had to face now was Kairi. I knew we should have told her last night, but I didn't want to hurt her. She really does love Sora, and it would kill her if she found out he loves their best friend.

"Where were you? Everyone has been looking all over for you two. You better come on or you're going to be late." Selphie yelled, running to us.

"I'm going to find Wakka and Tidus. I'll see you at the wedding." I whispered to Sora.

Sora nodded his head and allowed Selphie to drag him away. I watched them for a second and shook my head.

"Just you wait, Sora. As soon as you're married. you can forget about me. I'll make sure you do." I whispered, turning away. ~~~~~

OH MY! What is Riku thinking? Well people, there is only one more chapter left and I'm done with this fic. Please review and tell me what you think about this chapter.