And we enter into Chapter 3. Seriously though, I think that I am going to stop greeting you guys with every new chapter. I'm sure its getting old by now, lol. Anyways, I hope you guys are enjoying the story thus far because things are going to go sour really fast. I won't talk too long, but I want to leave you all with a small friendly reminder. If you read my story and get the chance, I would love more reviews:D just keep it in mind if you will. ;D Now onto the story.

Kingdom Hearts:

Just Between Friends

Chapter - 3, Distortion

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How sleep had found me after such an ardent skirmish I'm still unsure. Perhaps my mind, my soul had finally found peace in the fact that I was loved by someone. I sighed contently as my eyes slid open, happy that I had not awakened to angry screams and shouting for once. A quick glance at the clock made me realize that the whole day had passed by in our slumber. A firm yet warm pressure around my waist reassured me that it didn't matter. Even in the darkness that cloaked the room, the one embracing me, holding me, stayed illuminated. Florescent.

His long hair, as silver as the purest moonlight, laid intertwined with mine. His pale, almost milky white skin brightened my own tan hue. Rolling over and looking at his peaceful face made me long to see his aquamarine eyes and reminded me of the nights spent at home sitting in my room. Alone. Tormented and ashamed by a growing infatuation with my best friend. Now, lying next to him, cradled in his arms, I was able to find my own sense of true happiness.

A moment or two passed and I decided to redirect my gaze to the ceiling. Quiet. Everything was so quiet. For the moment the only noise that could be heard was Riku's rhythmic breathing. Then, without warning, a series of loud knocks rocked against Riku's front door, shattering my world of blissful silence.

At first I thought about ignoring the persistent visitor. But when Riku began to stir I realized that it was impossible.

"S-Sora? Is someone knocking?" he asked groggily, turning his squinted gaze towards the door.

"Yeah…" I replied, thankful that the darkness in the room hid my worried expression. Though based solely on paranoia and years spent living in fear, every part of me believed that the person knocking was no visitor, but my drunkard father himself coming to drag me home for another beating. I held my breath when I heard the doorknob being violently twisted.

"Riku? Riku, are you home?" came a muffled female voice through the thick wooden door. "Hello?" she called again, this time her tone clearer. I sighed, finally realizing who it was. Kairi.

"Oh dammit! I completely forgot!" Riku mumbled under his breath. I watched in silence as he hastily put on a shirt, confusion and curiosity fogging my thoughts.

"Forgot? Forgot about what?" I asked, flipping on a light.

"I had promised Kairi that I would come over for dinner at her house tonight," he quickly explained while glancing out the window. Even from the couch I was able to clearly see the obviously impatient figure standing outside.

"Well what are you going to do?" I inquired, nervously running one of my hands through my hair. This was too awkward of a situation to explain. Even a lie would still raise suspicion, and Kairi was known for collecting and spreading rumors. The whole island would know our 'secret' by dawn.

"Go upstairs and stay quiet. I'll just tell her that our practice really wore me out, and when I came home I accidentally fell asleep. She'll be angry, but not half as furious as she'd be if she knew the truth," Riku replied, grabbing my arm and pulling me off of the couch. "Now c'mon! Hurry!" he commanded in a hushed tone while shoving me up the stairs.

Once secure in the fact that I was completely absent from view, Riku rushed back down stairs and to the door. I watched in forced silence as the girl I had once held in friendship, now in rivalry, smugly entered the house.

"It's about time! I thought that I'd be standing out there all night!" Kairi shouted, looking around the house with scrutiny.

"Sorry, Kairi, I didn't hear you at first," Riku replied in his usual cool tone, motioning for her to come in and sit down. She accepted his offer without hesitation and I shifted position so that they didn't disappear from my sight.

"Where were you? Dinner was at seven and it's past nine, Riku!"

"I'm sorry! You know Sora and I spar almost everyday, and today I kind of overdid it. When I came home to change I decided to lie down for a while and well… next thing I knew you were pounding at the door."

"Since when do you get that tired from practice? You and I both know Sora isn't much of a challenge. I'm surprised that he can even hold a sword." I began to seethe with anger. How could she be so two-faced?

"That's quite an ignorant statement considering the fact that you have never even watched us fight, Kairi."

"Whatever. Call me ignorant or biased, I don't care. I just don't like him. Honestly, Riku, you spend to much time keeping him company. You rarely make any time for me." I took a few steps downstairs and peeked over the banister. What was she trying to pull, now?

"What do you mean, Kairi? I always make time for you and everyone else on the island," Riku explained, shifting his weight on the couch.

"You know what I mean, Riku. Do I always have to spell things out for you? I have feelings for you that far surpass those of friendship," Kairi confessed, scooting closer and closing the gap between them. "I love you, Riku…" She whispered before capturing him in a kiss.

My heart jumped up and into my throat, hushing the loud gasp that so wanted to escape from my lips. It felt like I was suffocating, being robbed of my breath by some cruel being whose only wish was my quick death. I was completely numb by the time I realized he had accepted and relaxed in her caress.

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