* SCENE XXXI *

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--After the Jerry Springer episode was over, the KH/FF gang left to walk to their new homes on Destiny Island.

Sephiroth: Tomorrow, we're gonna hang out like father and son. What do you want to do?

Riku: I don't know dad. Hmmm...a baseball game?

Sephiroth: Sure. As long as I'm having fun with my son, I know I'll be happy.

Riku: Thanks dad. I really needed that. I didn't really feel loved today until now.

--Sora cries inside and fights the tears from poring down his cheeks. Riku glares at him from between the walking crowd, as Sora turns away hoping no one will notice. Cloud pokes Sephiroth's shoulder feeling a competitive edge.

Cloud: Hey, I can be a good father too! Hey, Sora! You wanna do some father- son stuff tomorrow.

Sora: What? (almost crying) Um, I don't know about tomorrow. Um...

Sephiroth: HAHA! Your son doesn't even want to hang out with you.

Cloud: That's not true! Tell him, Sora!

Sora: No, I just don't feel to good.

Aerith: You wanna stay with us tonight?

--The question burns inside Sora. Wanting to stay with Riku, but thinking Riku wants him to leave...he turns to Riku suddenly. Riku, still walking tall and proud, has a great frown on his face also hurting deeply inside. Recovering, he tries to hide it and returns focus to his newfound father.

Sora: I don't want to impose right away. I'll be fine. Tomorrow's good Clou...I mean dad.

Cloud: Good...SON!

Sephiroth: Whatever.

Riku: Well, this is my house now dad, so I guess I'll meet you tomorrow then. Where?

Sephiroth: The mall sounds good. How's about the food court, in front of the Cinnabun Shop. (drools)

Riku: (drools)

Sephiroth: I love you son!

Riku: I love you too, dad!

Sora: Bye everybody.

Riku: Yeah, bye.

--The two walk into Riku's home completely quiet.

Sora: Riku, I...

Riku: Just forget about it. Let's see, what time is it? 10:30. What time did you say you'd be home again?

Sora: Before eight o'clock. But I saw them in a fashion show at the mall and...

Riku: So I see you've got great priorities! And obviously I'm not one of them!

Sora: Riku!

Riku: Save it! You didn't have to come here tonight. You could be off with your mom and dad...

Sora: But I wanna be with you.

Riku: Could have fooled me. You forgot all about old Riku just like you did before. Just like you forgot about me and found those new friends, Donald and Goofy! You always forget about me! (screaming and crying) YOU ALWAYS FORGET!!!

Sora: No! Riku, I don't always forget about you! I don't. I never did! You were the thing that kept me going all throughout my quest. Not Donald. Not Goofy. My friends, they gave me strength to fight. But you, Riku, gave me the will to go on.

Riku: The will to go on, huh? Then go on without me! You never came back home. I sat and waited for you! I made a nice desert and planned out a romantic evening. You and me! I was going to...(cries) We were going to share...(cries) I hate you!

Sora: No! Riku! (embracing him) You are right to hate me! I'm a fool. I don't treat you as I should. I'm far too carefree. But see it in your heart to not give up on me. Keep me here with you, my love. (kissing him)

Riku: (pushing away) Who said I wanted your kisses! I hate you Sora! I can't believe you when you say you love me!

Sora: (crying) But...Riku...I don't know any other way to tell you! I love you Riku! I've always loved you! Please! I love you! Believe me! I truly do!

Riku: You want me to forgive you and take you back?

Sora: Well...yes, I would like a second chance.

Riku: (sarcastically) I don't know if I should.

Sora: You don't have to.

Riku: I will...this time. Just know that if I get hurt again, I won't be so nice. You will pay!

Sora: What?

Riku: I'm evil remember?

Sora: I don't want you to forgive me.

Riku: Why not?

Sora: I don't diserve to be forgiven by you. You gave me all of your love in such a short time. You rewarded me with all I could have hoped for in life, and look what I've done to repay you. Take you for granted. Chased after Kairi, ignored you, left you home waiting for me. I'm just not boyfriend material, Riku. Leave me. Break up with me! Find someone who will love you like I should have!

Riku: If it's not you Sora, then I don't want them.

Sora: Rik...

--Riku pulls Sora close to him. Holding him tight, he whispers...

Riku: I love you Sora. And nothing can change that. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't leave you. I am bound to you forever by my love. (kisses Sora) But you have to try...to at least seem like you feel the same. I'm not into "unrequited" love.

Sora: Of course I love you Riku! (snuggling into Riku's arms)

Riku: Well, then...if you love me so much, would you...give me anything and everything?

Sora: Yes, of course! (smiling dumbly)

Riku: Really? Well then...(picking up Sora) Let's go.

Sora: Where are you carrying me? This is a little weird Riku!

Riku: Don't you trust me with all of your heart and soul?

Sora: Well, yeah, but...I...just...(gulp) Where are you taking me?

Riku: (kicking the door open and flinging Sora on his bed) So you said you'd give me anything? Well, how about going to a new step in our relationship?

Sora: (crawling backwards and ramming his back into the headboard) AHHH! Um, what do you mean Riku? And what's with the funny face?

Riku: Lemme explain. This "funny face" means that I'm horny.

Sora: But you just got through being mad at me?

Riku: We'll you do owe me for hurting me so...and what nicer payment then handing over the deed to your virginity!

Sora: Riku! Don't say that! We haven't even BEEN together for a day yet and you're already trying to get into my pants?! I thought it would take you some time to get used to the guy-on-guy idea, but it seems you catch on quickly!

Riku: (jumping on the bed) Yummm! Sora on my bed and nothing in between us but these nasty clothes. Here, lemme help you take them off.

Sora: (while Riku starts pulling off his jacket) You're moving a little too fast Riku! This is too much! I'm only like 14! I'm turning 15 in a month, but that is NO conselation to the FUCKIN' FACT THAT YOU ARE RAPING ME RIGHT NOW!

Riku: Calm down. You act like you don't want it! You know you've had dreams...dreams, Sora, DREAMS!

Sora: That has nothing to do with anything! STOP IT RIKU! I'm not ready!

Riku: Sure you are. You just don't know it.

Sora: Riku! I'm serious!

Riku: (tossing Sora's jacket to the ground and forcibly kissing him. Riku grabs Sora around his waist and forces himself on top of Sora sending them downwards to roll about on the mattress.) Mmmm...mmmm...

Sora: Rrrr...iku! Mmmm...STOP! (pulling away) Please! (begins to cry) I'm not ready.

Riku: (wiping away Sora's tears) I know you aren't. I wasn't going to actually DO anything. I was just playing around. I would never do anything like that unless I had your consent. I could never hurt you; I love you.

Sora: (glaring) You better!

Riku: But...can we at least make out?

Sora: Yeah.

Riku: And role around on the bed?

Sora: Um...okay...

Riku: And do I have permission to touch you?

Sora: Huh? Touch me where?

Riku: And can I flip you over?

Sora: What are you talking about?

Riku: And can I make love to you and...?

Sora: AHHHH!!!

Riku: Just kidding, calm down. (kisses Sora, sliding his hands lightly down his thigh)

Sora: (shivers) Um...mmmm...(smiles through the kisses)

--Sora and Riku go on throughout the night in a lover's embrace.