Whoo. Chapter 2, Yay. This is now through Sora's eyes rather than through Riku's. Same thing going on, just different thoughts. Enjoy! R&R. 8/8/05

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Chapter Song: Blue and Yellow - The Used

Isn't it strange - Chapter two: Behind Blue Eyes

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I had been helping out Kairi for a while. I don't know why, but I just did. Truthfully, I don't like her all that much… Well, as a friend I do. I think she likes me in another way, though. She brought up the subject once or twice…

Sighing, I made my way over to Riku's little island. Oh, he wasn't there… He was usually always there. I glanced over to the bent-over tree and eyed it for a moment. Hm, the famous Paopu tree… I pulled one of the star-shaped fruits off of the tree and examined it. It was a beautiful fruit. I hadn't tried one before, but it looked juicy. I held it upto the sunlight and examined the insides. Yep, definitely looked juicy.

After a while I tossed it into the water and watched it as it floated slowly back to the surface. I didn't think that it could float, but it did. Why was I thinking about that stuff anyway? Was I really that bored without Riku? Where was he anyway…?

I eventually sat down on the Paopu tree and just gazed out at the water. So clear, so beautiful… I spotted a few fish swimming around and grinned. Although… That still didn't solve my 'boredness'.

My gaze continued to wander, landing upon the simplest of things and staying there. Such as a leaf, a blade of grass, a nest… Silly things like that. They held my interest only for a few moments, though.

I eventually ended up peering up at the clouds, making out different shapes. I swear I spotted Riku's head in the mess of white fluff for a second…

"Hey Sora." I jumped a little and peered behind me. It was Riku. I smiled and shivered a little as I felt his hands on my shoulders.

"Hey Riku!" I called out happily. God, was I ever glad to see him. "Where have you been? I was looking for you." Okay, maybe I wasn't exactly searching the island, but I was looking for him before I came onto his little utopia…

"I was looking for you too." Riku replied and his smile widened. I couldn't help but stare. He was just… handsome. "Where have you been?"

I blinked. Should I tell him that I was with Kairi? I mean, Riku… really didn't like her. He told me that he didn't. "Around." I replied and fidgeted. By the look on his face, I figured that he knew I was hiding something.

"Around where…?" He asked and lifted a silver brow and just stared at me. I stared back. Damn him, I had to look away or my blush would've been out… Can't let that happen.

"Nowhere." I tried my best to be innocent. Would he buy it? It was hard to fool Riku…

"Alright… Anyway," It appeared as if I did fool him. I secretly smiled at this. He pushed me over, probably so he could sit, and I moved without protests. "We found each other now." He continued and glanced down at me, still smiling. Such a handsome smile he has… "So what're we going to do…?"

I thought for a moment. What would he like…? "I was thinking about just relaxing by the shore… Or here if you want, whatever you prefer." I wanted to go swimming. The water looked relatively cool, and that was wonderful… Especially if Riku joined.

"I don't mind." He said and I smiled up at him. "Shore is great with me too. So is just sitting here… As long as I'm with you." I squinted. What were those last words? I was sure I didn't hear it properly…

I shrugged it off. "Alright, shore it is then." My smile grew as I jumped off the tree and turned to Riku, waiting for him to follow.

He jumped off a second after me and shoved his gloved hands into his pockets. I swear I saw him staring at me from under his silver bangs.

When we reached the shore, I kicked off my shoes. I could still feel his eyes on me, and that made me smile a bit more. Why was he watching me so much? I stuck my feet in the damp sand and closed my eyes, enjoying the feeling. Out of the corner of my eye I watched Riku kick off his shoes and just stand there. He was still watching me.

"Come on Riku, don't just stand there!" He shook his head and chuckled, making his way to my side. I grinned as he made a face. The water wasn't that cold…

I eventually started to remove my clothes. I wanted to swim! I didn't have my swimming bottoms with me, but boxers alone would be just fine. I had lots of those. After tossing my red jumper and sweater over to the shore I glanced over at Riku, who was still staring. I gave him a puzzled look and crossed my arms. He knew what I wanted, but he wasn't moving.

"We're swimming." I said in a rather demanding voice that surprised even me. A small grin appeared on my face before I poked him once in the stomach, then lifted his shirt. I was going to get what I wanted.

Without a protest, Riku lifted his arms and allowed the removal of the shirt. I tossed it onto the shore, then moved to his pants. I chuckled to myself as he swatted my hands away and removed them himself. So picky.

"We're swimming." I repeated and grinned before running into the water and diving in. My thoughts swarmed my head.

Riku followed me in after tossing his pants onto the shore, but unlike me he kept his head above the water. How my hair remained spiked even after it was drenched was a mystery to us all, including me.

I swam around for about five minutes, thinking before swimming to Riku. Eyeing him for a moment, I closed my eyes and laid my head on his chest. He seemed a bit surprised at that.

"What's up Sora?" He asked and ran a hand through my wet hair. I would've purred if I could.

"Nothing… Just thinking." I replied quietly. My eyes were closed. "Riku… Do you believe the legend about the paopu fruit?"

He seemed a little taken back from that. "Yeah, I guess so… Why?"

"Who would you share it with if it was true?" I was hoping he'd say me… I mean, who else would he share it with, Wakka? Heh…

"Well… I spend the majority of my time with you… and you are my very best friend… So, you." He replied quietly.

My heart flipped around happily. I turned around to face him and stared into his eyes. Would I regret what I was about to do? I leaned up a bit, studied him, then smiled. "Me too." I whispered. I paused, about to ask for permission, but then…

What the heck…

I kissed him.