Riku told Kairi he liked looking at Sora. Kairi gave Riku a picture os Sora when he was a wee little boy. Riku treasured it. Not that he really liked Sora or anything.
Title: The Expressions That You Make
Authoress: Andria/Leon..KruezTexture
Chapter Name: Preparation
Genre: Humor, Romance and all that slash.
Warnings: Femmslash and Slashy slash.
Rating: T!
Pairings: Kairi/Yuffie, Sora/Riku & Cloud/Leon..Yesh...
Disclaimer: Sadly Square Enix owns Kingdom Heawts. Very , very sadly. But Christmas is coming soon. I should buy myself something big...
Again, this chapter isn't very long. But that's because I'm replying to reviews at the end!
Being Chapter Shi
(Unfortunately, I haven't written a poem that goes with this chapter so I'll just put some random song lyrics here..
"The World", composer: Yuki Kaijura, does not belong to me.)
You are here alone again
In your sweet insanity
All too calm, you hide yourself from reality
Do you call it solitude? Do you call it liberty?
When all the world turns away to leave you lonely
The fields are filled with desires
All voices crying for freedom
But all in vain they will fade away
There's only you to answer you, forever
Riku stared out of the window of his family limousine. He watched as the people filed out from the play/ballet, on by one, talking and laughing. It was 6:00 P.M., early for the end of a show but it gave him time to think.
Yuffie had managed to tell him (Not quite as politely as she had with Kairi) that he was one of the two chosen. Of course Riku Masaki could only have been expecting such. His mother and father would be quite pleased to find out. If he ever told them. The silver-haired prodigy was trying hard to keep from talking to his parents.
The egotistical, rich, selfish people that he knew they were. Not to say that all of his own high and mighty attitude was an act. But he didn't put it on because he was wealthy, he put it on because he knew he was intelligent, talented and gorgeous.
His blue-green eyes flickered as Sora, Kairi and Cloud chose that moment to stroll out of the ponderous auditorium. Sora was laughing about something, a pinkish color rising in his cheeks, hair blowing in the wind as he walked. He was turned, facing Kairi and the tall blond.
Riku decided being adamant on the subject of a certain Harada was alright. Everyone would have to deal with it.
Kairi had told him Sora's cousin was coming and by appearances, Riku could guess that the blond was said cousin. Sora hugged the cozy looking sweater around his upper body tighter to himself as they walked farther.
He turned his head to glance around at the people surrounding them.
His eyes met Riku's. A small smile formed on the elder boy's lips.
Sora blushed crimson and looked away.
Beautiful.
-At the Fujisaki household-
Kairi paced back and forth in her room, eyebrow twitching with nervousness. This was so unexpected. She, the unseen girl of the year was being asked to join the most famous ballet group on the mainland. Big step.
It was like winning best dancer of the year at school, except..better! But damnit, it was all happening too fast! She dug her pale fingers deep into her scalp and growled with frustration. What to do, what to pack, whom to choose? Too many questions for a 16 year old girl.
There was a sudden knock at her door.
"Kairi dear," Her mother said. "Sora's here to see you."
Kairi grabbed the nearest thing to her, which was in this case, a pillow and screamed into it, squeezing her eyes shut. Her fists clenched the bed sheets as she tried to squint at her memories to a time where something this big had happened. Blank.
"Um, Kai?" It was Sora's voice. She raised her red-head of hair and turned to scowl at him. "No offense or anything but shouldn't you be um, happy?" The brunet inquired with an arched brow. Eye twitch.
"Happy? Happy, Sora? I have no fecking clue what the hell I'm going to do! What should I wear? This is the first time I've been concerned about anything in my life! This is huge and you're telling me I should be happy?" He gave her a bemused look. "Actually, yes."
She slapped a hand to her forehead. "You are so, so..ugh Harada." Such words only made him grin. "I have nothing in my closet to wear, everything is..wacky! What else should I bring? Who else should I bring? Why did they pick me? Why does that black-haired girl have to be so cute?"
Sora giggled.
"Somebody's having a bit of a break down." He paused to glance at her closet. "Now, look I figured most of this out already in my head.." She blinked. "Yes, Kai I can plan ahead sometimes." Glare. "Besides me who I know you counted on bringing, you could bring Cloud!"
That didn't sound too bad, Cloud was really nice and although a bit too hyper at times, very funny. "And for clothes, we'll just have to go shopping!" Now that was an idea. She cocked her head to the side. "I only have about 40 dollars?" The red-head added. A finger was placed on Sora's tiny lips.
"Your mom!" Actually this was quite possible. Kairi's mother had been dying to take her shopping for some new clothes for a long time. She thought the "rags" in her daughter's closet were too boyish. Of course Kairi had only worn them because, well, she didn't want to turn out like all the other girls at her academy.
That idea made her very, very sad. With a hint of a smile crossing her face for the first time in an hour, she turned and bounded down the stairs. "Mo-om!" She called in a singsong voice.
An auburn head popped up in front of her, a gentle smile gracing her mother's face. "Yes, dear?" Kairi smiled sweetly, "I have no clothes to wear on my trip -yes she had told her mother- would you mind taking me and Sora to the mall for some clothes?"
Mrs. Fujisaki waved her hand, "Of course not dear. Take this money too, alright?" Two nice 100 dollar bills were slipped into the red-head's pocket. "Thanks!"
She ran back up to get Sora.
Shopping time.
-Four and a half hours later-
(The mall closed at 11:30 or so)
There were bags under Sora's usually bright blue eyes, which had faded a bit because he was so tired. Shopping with Kairi, he decided, was fun at the beginning but tragic toward the end.
Together they had picked out, six pairs of pants; 3 sets of jeans, 2 cargo and one dress pair, 9 tops; 2 soft, lacy blouses, 4 dark colored tank tops, 1 big, blue T-shirt, amazingly (To Sora's surprise) a camisole, and 4 pairs of shoes; 2 sets of sneakers/running shoes and 2 pair of dress shoes.
When the red-head had made a turn toward the undergarment section, Sora had yelped and dragged her int he opposite direction.
"The only time I will ever go shopping for clothes with you again," He told her, dropping 3 full bags of clothes on the Fujisaki's counter and earning himself a glare. "Is if I have a death wish."
Even the older female was yawning, she sat down on her living room couch and shut her eyes. "But I managed to get so much done." She said. The brunet plopped down next to her, leaning his head back and staring at the ceiling.
"Bet it was all for that black-haired girl, huh?" A furious blush spread across Kairi's cheeks. "Maybe." She squeaked out, not opening her eyes. Sora laughed, "So Are you going to bring Cloudie?" He asked, turning to look at her.
Now she smiled. "Probably, I don't have anyone else, mom has to stay. Why don't you call him and ask if he'd like to join us on this amazing adventure." He took out his cell phone.
"Can do."
-The next morning-
Cloud was overjoyed at the idea of traveling around the mainland with Kairi, Sora and YL. The only problem in this case was the sexy man. Big problem.
:Flashback of the cliffhanger conversation from last chapter:
"Watch where your going, idiot." Leon muttered, eyes narrowed,
Cloud scratched the back of his head. "I, uh," There was a funny feeling at the pit of his stomach that was making him sweat profusely. "Didn't see you there, sorry again."
The brunet raised an eyebrow. "Because sorry is going to fix my shirt?" When the blond had bumped into Mr. Leonhart he had spilled his Punch all over, the older man's blue shirt.
The surfer scrunched his nose up. "At least I have the decency to apologize! Boy is someone grumpy today!"
This made Leon all the more angry. "I'm not the one bumping into people." He drawled coolly.
Cloud glared. "I'm not the one making fun of people because they lost their balance!"
"Oh is that what happened?"
"Yes!"
"I don't think so, blondie."
"What is your problem?"
"Oh, don't mind him, he's like that all of the time." Another, more female voice cut in. Yuffie surveyed the blond, realizing he was the one from earlier and grinned. It seemed as though Leon had found him on his own. "Oh, uh, well.." Cloud said, taking a liking to the floor suddenly.
"I got out of hand I guess." He said with a sheepish grin. "It's just, your friend is pretty mean."
Yuffie rolled her eyes, "I know. Don't worry I'm not mad at you, just him."
Cloud laughed a little, turning his eyes back to Leon who was sneering.
"I'm Yuffie, I work for YL and you are?"
The blond jumped. "Oh um, YL, the famous dancing company like thing?"
Leon snorted. "Doesn't even know how to use proper English."
A scowl. "Excuse me-"
"Be a nice boy, Squallie and let him introduce himself. I've already picked our candidates. Riku Masaki and Kairi Fujisaki." Yuffie cut in with a sigh,
Cloud's eyes widened. "You're picking Kairi?" He asked, surprised. Nobody noticed that girl.
"Mmm..hmm. You know her?" The black-haired girl asked interestedly.
"I'm Cloud Strife, her uh, best friend's cousin."
"Strife huh?" Leon said, all sorts of thoughts running through his mind.
:End the loverly flashback:
End Chapter Shi
In blinded mind you are singing
A glorious hallelujah
The distant flutter of angels
They're all too far, too far to reach for you
I am here alone again
In my sweet serenity
Hoping you will ever find me in any place
I will call it solitude when all my songs fade in vain
In my voice, far away to eternity
Finally! I go the next chapter up.. Not much to say for this one. Kind of boring, I know. Love those lyrics.
Replies to reviews:
Chapter Ichi
kmwsweetness: I'll try and keep it cute for the next few chapters! Thanks!
Falaphesian: Not sure if you noticed, but you are by far my favourite author in the KH section. It is so schweet to get a review from your favourite author. Amazing, really. I am glad you like it! Actually, I have noticed how hard it is to find good shoujo-ai, anywhere! There are a few times where I found the most fabulous little oneshots but that's about it. Your fanfics are a huge exception. I try for descriptive, certainly not adorable but thank you anyway! It's just as nice to hear. In my opinion, this fic is a little too wordy. In most cases I'm not a huge fan of Kairi because you're right she is the antagonist but that doesn't mean I hated her in the video game. It's just the way others portray her. That's good to hear, that she's unique, after all who's the main character?
(Thank you muchly for the poetry note. I did feel great after reading that.)
Chapter Ni
AirbenderSora: I see you've found my other fanfic. Now I have been comforted. I tried to make it humorous here and there.
Elly Yuki: Ah, my most dedicated reviewer! I have a pretty writing style? That's a new one. I don't normally change much in my fanfics I'm just really lazy so I never get to typing them. In case you hadn't noticed none of my fanfics have a real plot. That's my problem, I can't figure out what to write for the next chapter. TETYM is the only fic that has a future, I think. Poor dear, don't wallow in your flaws, perfect them! I'm sure you'll become a really good writer after that. And indeed, I refuse to give up. Thank you.
Killer Goldfish: Hello Jax! Long time no see. Of course you can call me Frenchtoast, I did make the nickname up. Fwanks, I enjoyed making the little poems.
Jenni Kunoichi::Is glomped: It seems I'm not the only one in a good mood after posting this! Has not stopped there.
Falaphesian: Yet another long and lovely review from you. I do enjoy reading these. Productive? Oh, you make me laugh. The ball is going to fall off the table soon because as you can see everything is getting a bit out of hand. I do like it that way. Yay, indeed. Yuffers is a great character, I just had to make her the best possible in this. Well, Cloud and Leon are back round characters, you know? So I had to leave them back there. Sometimes too much information makes the story boring. (Oh no Yuffie couldn't not notice Kairi or everything would be ruined! It's the point of the entire story. )
:I glompeth thee:
Chapter San
AirbenderSora: It's nice to know you liked it.
Jeck: Sorry it took me so long to update. Hope you liked the newest installment! I love it too!
Falaphesian: You are on a roll with your reviews! Yes of course it's Cloud. Who else? We all know Leon needs to meet Cloud over and over so they can fall helplessly in love. A really odd sort of love. I like your use of clams. 3 Oh thank you for understanding! A fellow writer would, I'm sure but my updating is ridiculous. One of my fics has been on hiatus even though I've finished writing it on paper. Lazy, I am. Now I am giddy, though. A new chapter means new reviews! Always figuring out how to make it better. mmm..I especially love long chapters. Sorry this wasn't exactly under such a category. Yesh, Yuffie and her gum wrappers are so sour.
(P.S. Thank you for the newest chapter of 'My Oh My' I'm beginning to love that story more than air.)
sephiroth999souleater: Your penname is very interesting. Thanks for the review.
Elly Yuki: Right you are, my friend! I'm a huge fan of CCS of course. Yes, I noticed they were alike but here I wanted Tomoyo to be more strict and stoic-like. It fits the story better.
smartpants: I apologize for being so lazy. -- I suck at updating.