Disclaimer: I love this game but sadly I do not own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters otherwise I wouldn't make loyal gaming KH fans wait :P (p.s. Rumored if Avent Children goes well then there might be FFVII sequel) :O

Parings: Sora/Riku because somehow those two belong.

Warnings: This fic is an AU and a YAOI (which means male/male relationships). R for language, adult behavior, and sexual stuff in later chapters. So, if you feel that this not what you had in mind then please proceed to the next story and do not read mine.

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:::Chapter 6- Confessions:::

Cloud walked around the house enjoying the party. It had been sometime since he had the chance to visit his friend, Tidus. He really didn't know Sora all that well, but the brunette was Tidus' friend so he came. Thankfully, nothing had changed even with the addition of a new roommate except the growing friendship between Riku and the new guy. Cloud was still somewhat surprised by that development. Riku as a general rule hates people and for him to take in a new acquaintance let alone ask them to live under the same house is…well…not possible. I guess Sora affected people that way. Cloud shrugged. He couldn't deny the brunette's charm. He liked the man and, like Riku, Cloud was not inclined to enjoy the company of others. For that reason, Cloud made sure to hang out and maintain what few friends he did have like Tidus for instance.

He and the blond had been friends for a long time, since early childhood to be exact. They both, along with Riku, were from the same tribe. The people of Makko all shared similar physical attributes. Cloud had the famous height and the striking, ghost blond hair. While Tidus' hair was more a deep gold and Riku's silver which suggested their mixed parentage. Cloud could give a 'rat's ass' but there remained people who believed tainted blood was the greatest offense to commit against Makko, the lover of their God, Yevon. Such racist dribble.

Cloud sighed. Ansem was one of those people. There were many times where he had to sit back and turn a blind eye to his friend berating his others. As mush as Ansem was an asshole, he was always there and Cloud could trust him absolutely. To keep the peace between Ansem and particular occupants of this house, Cloud didn't hang out with Tidus very often. So opportunities like this birthday party were nice and refreshing.

Lost in his thoughts, Cloud wandered into the main room and found Tidus busy with his favorite pastime. It appeared Tidus was in charge of the music selection. Currently, he was playing older electronic/ ambient music. It was not exactly to my taste, but enjoyable none the less. Cloud thought as approached the other blond.

Tidus spotted Cloud and greeted him immediately. "Hey, man. How's it going?"

Both men grasped hands in a strong shake then released. "No complaints. You?"

"Life's been interesting." Tidus was absently playing with a CD jacket as he spoke. "Especially, since we've acquired a new roommate. He's fun."

Cloud smiled. He studied what was in Tidus' hands and motioned silently for him to pass it over. Tidus complied and flipped the jacket out between his fingers for Cloud to take. Cloud's face remained emotionless, "Noticed. He has to be pretty special for Riku to take such a strong liking to."

Tidus' eye brow arched. He wasn't sure anyone else saw what he, himself, and Wakka did when it came to Sora and Riku. For first time acquaintances, they were entirely too close for comfort. "I would be lying if I said I'm surprised you noticed too. You always see everything about people." Cloud just shrugged. Tidus expected as much. Cloud has always been like that. Most people believed he was as cold as Ansem with an icy exterior to match. However, there were a few people like Tidus who knew different. He chooses to let people see his real side when he wants which is almost never.

Tidus spoke while he watched random guests talking in the distance. "Don't misunderstand me. Even though I think their show of affection is a little eerie and uncomfortable at times, I beleive Sora is a genuine person and perfect for Riku to have as a friend if not a best friend."

Cloud noded, not looking at Tidus sitting next to him. "He seems to stabilize Riku, like a much needed support pillar or something…Isn't Sora a woman's name?"

"Yep, a joke made by his parents I think."

"……" Cloud weighed the next thing he was going to say before he did. "You realize if Sora had been a woman, this might have been a VERY different story between them." Tidus eyes widen as he turned to face the blond man sitting next to him. "I would even go as far to say that Riku would have committed. He would have chosen Sora as his for life."

"……."

"……." Cloud flipped the CD jacket in his hand and studied cover design for a moment. He finally looked directly at his friend. "Is this what's playing right now?" Tidus grunted an affirmative. "Nice." A simple and effective compliment made to Tidus. That's just like Cloud.

"Thanks. I think so too."

Both men sat listening to the music and watched the party progress.

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The surprise birthday party had blown Sora away. He never expected in a million years to have anything like this happen. His parents held parties for him when he was very young but once he hit high school the parties ceased. Then when he attended college the calls ceased as well. It hurt. It hurt a lot but he knew his parents didn't mean anything malicious by it, they just forgot.

Imagine his shock and the immense joy he felt when everyone gathered to throw him a party, not just any party but a surprise party. It almost brought him to tears. He could have kissed Riku when he found out it was the he who was responsible for planning and organizing everything. Sei did something no one else had done since he was a boy and because of him, he felt appreciated and cherished. Riku probably had no idea how much the gesture moved him.

There were guests, drinks, and food. The cake was fantastic. Kairi said that it was a very old recipe passed down from mother to daughter for many generations. It had a unique taste and was delightful to eat. I asked if she could teach me how to make it so he might be able to teach his mom. Mom is a fanatic about unusual dishes, specifically sweets. Kairi slowly shook her head that it must remain within the family, a secret she said. He tried to use his best pout but she laughed. "Sora, that won't work with me. I have two small, champion pouters. I'm immune."

"A guy could only hope." He smirked.

For the first part of the evening, the party was innocent and fun. However, when the twins and perspective family retired the drinking and the nature of the jokes told changed drastically. Everyone kept handing the birthday boy a new beer before he was able to finish the previous one. Sora lost track of time and ended up outside sitting on the porch talking to Selphie and a guy called Irvine. He was her boyfriend he thought or if he isn't, he will be very soon.

It was nice and cool outside. Wasn't too sure how much alcohol he had drunk. He knew it was enough for him to need the side of the house to help hold him up. Sora always had a strong tolerance and was amazed to hear himself start to slur when he spoke. There's always a first. I hope I don't get sick tomorrow. His thoughts were becoming lazy. Sora slumped as his body relaxed. I feel loose and dreamy. Someone could pour me into a bowl. Speaking of dreamy, where's Sei. I haven't seen him all night. I wanted to thank him for the party.

It's funny…he had often imagined how Sei would looked actually in waking life. When the moment came where they met, Sei was physically WAY different than Sora had expected. Thankfully Sei's eyes were the same iridescent green. His hair was definitely a beautiful addition to his looks. That aside, Sei was Sei; the only difference outside the dreamscape was seeing all sides of his personality. It's was like having your best friend but 100x more concentrated. He was intoxicating and Sora was addicted.'

The brunette began to worry where his friend might be until he spotted the tall silver haired man walking towards them. Riku sat down and joined the present conversation with Selphie and Irvine. Sora was content to sit back and listened to the exchange develop. Later, the couple said their goodbyes leaving both Riku and Sora to sit in silence.

The brunette enjoyed moments like theses where he was able to just sit with Riku with no interruptions, chores, or errands. His whole body would tingle when they were in close proximity to each other. It never felt abnormal; Sora just took it as something that came with being with Riku. I always wanted to ask Sei if he felt the same, but that might frighten him and I don't ever want to do that. Sora's thoughts were interrupted when Riku turned towards the brunette while he spoke.

"So Sora…"

To the brunette, the words that poured forth from Riku's lips sounded more like a purr as opposed to a question. The illusion sent shivers up Sora's spine. "So…" , he returned.

Riku's eyes radiated a crystal clear sea green. "Did you like the party?"

"Bshhhhh…how yous know it wash my Birthshday?" Dammit. Listening to himself, Sora couldn't believe he allowed himself to get skunk drunk. He hoped Sei didn't think less of him. He wasn't sensing anything wrong. The emotions coming off of Sei felt affectionate and pleasing. Sora decided to relax and bask in his friend's presence as Riku continued to speak.

"Parents called last week and they told me. They thought you might want to celebrate with friends."

Sora bubbled over with happiness to hear that his best friend had gone through all that trouble for him; all that trouble to do something that no one ever did, not anymore. "Yeah. It is thesh best Birthday ever…Thanks Sei."

(SHOCK)

(FEAR)

(ANGER)

What? Sora was confused by the sudden onslaught of negative emotions. Why? What happened?

Riku stared intensely at the brunette. "Sorry, I didn't hear you. What did you say?"

Oh…maybe my slurring was worse than I thought. Sora rationalized. So he tried real hard to concentrate on his words and reiterated what he had said. "I said, thanks Sei. I loved thesh party."

Oh my god! Pain. Why do I feel pain? Disoriented, Sora winced from the sharp feeling to his shoulders. Sei? Did I do something wrong? No matter how much he tried, he couldn't think, he was too confused by everything he was feeling emotionally and physically.

Riku was shaking the other man. His voice was harsh and sharp. "How do you know that name? Answer me! How do you KNOW the name, SEI?"

Sora stared at Riku in shock. Understanding finally reached the part of his brain that was still functioning correctly. Sora immediately sobered at a single searing thought. Did, I really call him Sei…out…load? Oh fuck. He was lost. He didn't know what to do now and remained quiet, fearing the worst. Please don't leave me.

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Sora stayed silent, frozen in place. I asked again and again, nothing. I wanted to growl in frustration and anger. Gods. I was so furious. It burn within me as one word still hung in the air. Sei. Why the fuck does he know that name? I've NEVER told a soul, NEVER wrote a single word anywhere to be seen by prying eyes…nothing…NEVER!! SO HOW?! My hands stayed fastened to the man before me pressing him hard against the wall of the house.

"Please don't leave me."

It was so small. I almost didn't hear it, but I had. All anger drained from me and I stood still before Sora. Breathing hard, I really took a good look at him and what I saw scared me. His eyes were wide with fear and his body withered from my aggressive attack. I stepped back a few steps but remained directly in front on the brunette effectively trapping him. He had no space to run. Breathe Riku. Calm down, there has to be a logical reason.

"Sorry." I looked at Sora until I was able to make eye contact. "Look, I didn't mean to hurt you."

Sora' shoulders slumped as he exhaled. "No, you didn't. It's all right." He continued to watch me waiting for something. "What?"

I frowned. "My question…are you ever going to answer me?"

His eyes silently pleaded for me to let it go. Those beautiful sapphire eyes, the same kind of eyes I saw every night in my dreams…dreams. "Holy shit!" I exclaimed. Sora just bowed his head in defeat refusing to look at me. Images and word swirled around in my head from the past month. I can't believe I didn't see it until now. I'm so stupid. It all made so much sense, the eyes, the great rapport we have, and the strange connection we shared; it wasn't that we were getting along so well, we already knew each other. All the pieces to the puzzle were there since the first moment I met Sora. I started to laugh. "Sora…the name…Gods, I'm such a fucker." Then my anger flared yet again. I slapped both of my hands hard on either side next to Sora's head. His face shot up. "Why Sora…WHY? Why didn't ever tell me that you were Sky? Why didn't you tell you were here, tell me that you were male, tell me anything? Am I only a JOKE to you, a GAME to play?!!"

Sora's eyes narrowed. How could he think that?! It was never like that. NEVER. His mind reeled. Now, the shorter man was getting mad. "It's just a sex change." He retorted letting some of his anger creep into his words. "Why do you have to be such a prick?"

"You lied to me!!!"

"NO. I've never lied to you. I tried, if you choose to remember." Sora stood up straight and poked my chest hard. "I asked about the outside world. YOU, said that you didn't want to know. YOU CHOSE. I wanted this but you ran away from me, so I decided that I would never tell you. I was happy to have you as two separate people…Sei…"

There was that name again. "No you are not allowed to use that name." I demanded.

"Oh yes I am! I gave you that name." He growled. "SO I CAN DO WHATEVER THE HELL I WANT WITH IT!!!! So FUCK YOU!!!"

I wanted to laugh. This was all so ludicrous. Sora was Sky, she was really a he, and he's cussing. I might as well be dreaming.

Silence fell between us. I was so confused. This isn't what I wanted. Was I really wrong? It's just I never believed she…no…he was really real. It meant too much to have Sora in my life that I just believed so strongly that it really was all just a dream. Suddenly my internal fight was interrupted by my worse fears put to words.

"What does it matter?" The brunette whispered.

Pain shot up and through my chest. I desperately grabbed Sora up into a hug and I buried my head next to his neck. I held onto him for dear life.

"It does!" I cried. "Gods, Sky. Please forgive me." My voice was breaking. It took all of me to remain calm enough to tell him what I needed to say. He needed to understand. "I was just so scared."

"Why?"

I took a deep breathe, "Sky…you are the closest friend I have. You must understand. I need our friendship to live. I didn't know if you really existed or not and I was afraid that if we tried to bring what we had in the dream world to the real world that it would turn out to be all a joke; a cruel joke that my mind played on me for 20 plus years. I couldn't risk it. Do you hear what I'm trying to say, I wouldn't survive without you. Without you I'm nothing; my life would mean nothing. Forgive me,"

I felt the gentle touch of Sora's hand rest against my cheek. "I'm real, Sei. You're not alone." His arms slowly laced up and around me, pulling me into him. He held me tightly as he continued. "I needed you just as much. That's why I'm here."

I couldn't hold back any more. All my barriers broke. My words were half spoken and half choked sobs. "Gods!...Sky…It IS you, isn't it? You're not a damn dream… but… real." I laughed and cried at the same time. Real. This is real. The words like a litany played over and over in my head. My joy was coming off in waves. "It's really you!"

"Yes." A single word but it was the only word that I needed. We both broke down sobbing uncontrollably. Tears fell between us. We both understood that as we cried it was for joy, the joy of two great friends finally united.

When both of us were emotionally drained, we remained sitting on the floor holding each other. I pulled myself back enough to rest my forehead against Sora's. I locked eyes with him and smiled. "So…"

He chuckled at the joke. "So…" His deeply colored eyes were singing to me. The distinct blue hue I had dreamed of for so long. "What now, Riku?"

I grabbed his hand closest to me. "No. I'm Sei. Please, I don't want to ever hear Riku again." Sora beamed with joy and pounced on me giving me a bear hug. He soon released and sat back again beside me.

"Hey, Sora…"

"Sky." He corrected.

"Sky…In the dreams I…we never could see each other clearly. How did know it was me when we first met?"

"How could I not!" He snorted. "NO ONE has your eyes."

A huge grin formed on my face. That's when I remembered the reason why I came out here in the first place.

"Sky, you know it's not much of a birthday without a birthday gift." Sky frowned until I dropped a small, white box decorated with a single blue bow into the center of his hands.

"Ri…Sei, you shouldn't have."

"Just open it, Blue Eyes."

Sky gave me a glare before he returned to the gift and opened the box. The brunette was a little surprised by what he found inside. Nestled in the middle was a silver crown shaped charm attached to a simple chain. It was perfect. Sora thought.

He was just staring at it. Does he like it? I bit my bottom lip waiting. "I found it the other day in town. It seemed like something you might enjoy. Of course this was before I found out you were Sky. Maybe…maybe I should have gotten you something different."

"No! No Sei, I love it." Sky immediately placed it around his neck turned his back to me. "Could you latch it in the back?" I complied, ecstatic that he liked my gift.

"Hehe…it's a good thing none of the guys are out here or this would seem like a very gay thing to do."

"Hey baby." I couldn't help but smirk at that. "You know, Sei, I'm starting to sober."

"Yeah…I notice. I can understand everything you are saying."

"We can't have that, can we?"

"Nope. Nope." I stood up with Sky following suit. I wrapped my arm tight around his neck and walked back into the house.

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I was still in shock even after hours of talking, crying, laughing, and touching. My senses were bombarded with a whirl of chaos, but it was good, all of it. I loved it; they were feelings coming from Sora, no Sky. God, this was incredible.

Right now, Sky was laying his head in my lap passed out cold. Not surprising really, not even a corpse could have handled that much liquor. Drunk off his emotional high, Sora decided it would be great to challenge Mr. Anders to a shot for shot contest and pick up where Wakka left off. I was even surprised by the old man's tolerance. He drank Sky under the table as well. All I could do was smile as I shook my head when the old smirked triumphantly. Yeah. Brilliant idea, Sky.

I guess, putting Sky to bed would have been the prudent thing to do but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I needed to be near him physically. I needed to be assured he was here and not my imagination. An overreaction? Sure it is, but…I…don't…care!…I have finally met the person I hold closest to my heart and at this very moment I didn't want to be away from him, period. So I sat comfortably on the couch with Sky. He has been unconscious and sleeping deeply for a few hours now. Everyone had retired and I wasn't fairing too well myself. I'd at least drank as much as the brunette but thank God I had a greater tolerance.

I sighed. I was really pretty dense. I mean the whole time I was getting to know Sora, I kept making comparison between him and Sky. I can't believe I didn't figure out the clues I was handing to myself. Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid.

I looked down at the sleeping man again. His whole face was relaxed. I found myself studying every detail committing them to memory. Of course he's not exactly as I imagined him since I thought he was a woman. Stupid me. That aside, he was aesthetically as beautiful as his eyes. There was nothing in this world that was like their color, not even the vast blue depths of the sea nor the crystal clear skies nor brilliance colored sapphires. They were the stuff of myths and legends. Everything about Sky was beautiful. I love his eyes…I love his smile…I love to his hear his voice…I love hearing him laugh…I love what he has to say…I love… I couldn't finish that last thought. It was unthinkable. It shouldn't be true. Because, if it were true, I would be soooo fucked.

"…."

I rested my fingers against Sky's sleeping form delicately tracing his jaw line. The rest of my hand lowered to cup his face, my thumb lightly brushed his lips. Shit. I was fucked I ran my free hand desperately through my hair. Shut up, Riku. Think this through. So you were in love with Sky, the woman in your dreams, that doesn't mean the same was true for Sky, the man, your best friend. It was just brotherly love, right? Right? But if romantic intentions were really my initial feelings nothing should have changed since she and he are the one and the same, Sky is Sky. My attraction was not physical since I never knew what 'Sky' looked like. I was in love with the person that made up 'Sky'. No. I'm in love with Sky.

"Fuck. Why does everything go from mildly strange to utterly complicated." I whisper under my breath. Sky slept on blissfully unaware of my internal conflict. I glanced back down at 'Sleeping Beauty'. I ran my fingers through his hair enjoying the sensation of his down like bangs. I continued to stroke until the younger man stirred. My hand froze from fear of being discovered but thankfully my luck held true. Sky snuggled closer to my stomach and fell deeper into sleep. I felt my lips curve into a smile as I sighed in relief. Cute… GODS…SHUT UP, RIKU! Listen to yourself! And I did. My thoughts stopped and my emotions seemed to coalesce. I watched Sky's lips open slightly to allow for his silent breathing. I lowered my head to hover just above his. Riku…this is stupid. Dominant part of me didn't agree and I closed my eyes as I brushed my lips up against his giving him a chaste kiss. I waited for the onslaught of his emotions but all I got was the burning familiarity of home. My body was encased with overwhelming warmth.

I quickly sat back up leaning against the back cushion of the couch. Fuck…I was gay…No…No way!...but…I…How could I not be? Okay, I was officially scaring myself. I can't deal with this right now. I was still drunk, exhausted physically and mentally. Hopefully my luck would hold and the both of us would be too tired to dream together. I can't face him just right now. I needed to sit on this. Yeah, Riku. You do that. You just sit on this BIG FAT one. Once my mind suggested sleep, my body soon followed. Next minute I was snoring and the brunette and I cuddled on the couch until dawn.

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Next morning, with zest and admiral determination the sun conquered the night and brought about dawn. The light trailed along the clam waters of the sea onto the shore crossing the beach and stretching its illuminated fingers reaching through the windows of the open house to light the way within the enclosed space.

Most people left last night. The few that remained found places to crash and sleep. Mr. Anders was one of the few that decided it would be best to stay after all the alcohol he drank the night before. He couldn't remember the last time he had THAT much liquor, possibly his late twenties, maybe? The shop owner was offered Riku's room since the silver haired beast was more than content to share the couch with Sora.

The man's inner alarm clock had awakened him pretty early due to the stores hours. Consequently, Mr. Anders was the first to make it to the kitchen. He started a fresh pot of coffee and toast with a side of bacon. When he was finished he sat down at the small table facing the main room surveying the sleeping bodies littered across the floor. Thinking back on the previous night, the older man was very pleased with how everything had turned out. The party went extremely well. He was still a little surprised the young brunette challenged him to a drinking contest. Sora wasn't fooling anyone with his supposed drinking abilities. He may be able to hold his coffee but anyone with an I.Q. of a pulverized rock could see that he wouldn't be able to hold his alcohol. The older man was still tickled over drinking not one but two men under the table. Can't defeat this champion of men.

He fingered two pieces of bacon and placed them in a piece of toast folded in half. Mr. Anders sat back in his chair observing the two men still sleeping on the couch as he happily devoured his breakfast. Sora seemed to have enjoyed his birthday. The young man deserved it. He has such a caring and gentle heart. Sora needed to be shown how much people appreciate his friendship and know that he was not alone. Thinking of Riku he watched the duo on the couch start to wake. At that same moment a very ragged looking redhead walked into the kitchen, grabbed a cup of coffee and joined me at the table.

"Morn'in, Mr. Anders."

"Morning, Wakka." When Wakka came closer for Mr. Anders' deteriorating eye sight to see clearly, the older man noticed quite a bit of text written all over the redhead's face, arms, legs, everywhere. "Um…Wakka you have something…" He offered as he pointed out the written script.

"…Ya…I've already noticed. Tidus is goin' to die."

"I can't read it from here. Do I want to know?"

Wakka blushed furiously. "No!" We sat silently fuming until he continued. "…Can't wash it off either. BELIEVE ME, I've tried."

The older man started to chuckle against his better judgment. He didn't want to humiliate the youth more than he already was but soon the other man joined the joke they both laughed together.

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Sora was the first to stir. He was slightly disoriented by his surroundings. It wasn't that he didn't know where he was it had more to do with where his head was currently laying. To others it was probably the strangest position to see two guys in, yet to Sei and him, it had always been like this in the dreams so it was perfectly natural to carry it over into the physical realm. He turned his body over and an eye full of the most beautiful person he had ever known. Slowly his memory supplied him the events from the previous night, the angst followed by absolute bliss.

He quietly watched Sei sleep not once moving from his position.

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Feeling someone staring, I slowly opened my eyes to find mesmerizing, blue eyes happily gazing at me. My face softened and I smiled affectionately at my personal audience.

"Slept well?" I asked teasingly, knowing full well he had been out like a light.

Sora ran one of his hands through his hair. "Yeah, you could say that. Not sure I want to repeat last night anytime soon. My stomach is kind of shaky. You?"

I nodded understanding perfectly. "Sure, I can taste ASS in my mouth…NOT…that I know what ass tastes like…"

Sora started to giggle. However the playful sound soon changed to the sound of the brunette in the throws of regurgitating last night's contents. Oh shit. I didn't even bother to assess the damage knowing the answer to my inquiry. "Please say you did not just throw up in my lap."

Sora's eye brows drew up creating worry marks on his forehead and smiled apologetically. "Heh…Sorry, Sei…"

I shook my head. Doesn't matter. I had Sky here with me and I was happy.

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Sora sighed for the umph tenth time. Mr. Anders and Sei were out again working on harvesting fruit from the poupi trees. He wished they would have taken him too, yet the owner needed someone here to run the store. Whatever, Sei promised to take him to Mako Isle another day.

With his head laying sideways on the counter the brunette looked outside the front windows to watch the people randomly pass by. The amount of tourist decreased dramatically since last week. Sei said that it had to do with the rain approaching. Soon the storms will begin in earnest. Most of the natives will have to stay home through the worst of them.

Sora sighed again, "I'm just sooooo bored." He whined. Being the responsible type, he reluctantly stood up and grabbed the nearest rag and proceeded to wipe down the counters and tables. Lost in his duties he didn't register the door bells signaling someone's arrival.

"Cough!" The abrupt noise startled Sora making him jump back from the sudden appearance of the stranger. "Mr. Anders bought these supplies two days ago and I'm delivering them as requested." Sora recognized the man immediately.

The tall, stark, white haired man stared dispassionately at the brunette. "Where would you like me to put these boxes?" He asked in monotone. Sora was struck dumb. This was the person Riku hated beyond all others, Kairi's lover, the twin's father, the man known as Ansem.

Ansem's cruel red eyes focused and studied Sora harshly. He smirked, "Ahh…I recognize you now. Your Riku's new chew toy."

The taunt instantly struck a nerve. Sora, inwardly seething, took the silent challenge and returned as good as he received. "And you're Ansem…or…'numb nuts' as Riku likes to call you." Then the blue eye man placed a finger to his lips thinking out loud, "Or was it 'bum licker'? Mm…No, definitely a 'puss nutted prick with an acrid smell up his ass to match'." Sora coupled the insult with his best fake smile.

His eyes narrowed with a predatory glint, "Touché," an edge barely evident in his voice. Losing interest, he motioned to the boxes. "Where do you want them?"

Sora blinked a few times then straightened, "In the back by the metal shelves on the far wall." The brunette watched the man take them one by one. Can he really be as mean as his seems? That was the problem; something in Sora was telling him that all this was a front, a mask. Not that he thought the guy to some shy, cuddly snuggle bear. No, the part of Ansem that was hard and difficult was real. Just as the taller man passed by holding the last box, Sora decided to test his theory.

"How long do you plan to hold up that mask of yours?"

Ansem stopped in mid-stride and slowly turned. "What do you mean?"

Sora's face was deadpan but inside he was jumping up and down excited. I knew it. I was right.

"You're not a stupid man. I think you know exactly what I'm talking about." They locked eyes. "It can't be good for you, Kairi, or the twins." Ansem's mask briefly slipped showing pain and minor shame. Sora was struck dumb for the second time today. What was going on with this family?

Ansem quickly collected himself and handed the brunette a pink paper slip. "Please give this to Mr. Anders. It is the receipt for the shipment and delivery." Ansem continued to walk to the front door. His movements were graceful and deadly accurate. The taller man paused before he stepped completely out of the store. "Sora is it?" The younger man just nodded. "Hm." With that the door fell shut and Sora was left standing alone in the store wondering what the hell just happened.

Exasperated, Sora gave his long bangs a huge puff successfully flipping them to the side of his face. "I miss Sei."

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"Nnnng."

"Come on Blues Eyes, you're going to love it." I ran my hand lightly over his back to reassure the younger man. Sora was seated at the kitchen table; there were dark bags under his eyes. He was having a hard time staying awake. We both were. We had stayed up all night in the dreamscape lounging, talking about everything under the sun, from our favorite music to the latest gossip to hit the islands. It was great to finally be able to completely open up to Sky. Tidus and Wakka were already outside packing the 4-wheeler. They'll be ready to leave soon.

The brunette turned around just enough to see me standing behind and gave me that famous pout of his. "I know. It's…," he yawned. I could feel how exhausted Sora was. "It's just I'm just soooooooo tiiiiired. I can't believe we stayed up so late last night."

We have been spending a lot of nights this way. I smiled, "Yeah. You want me to leave you alone for a couple nights?"

"NO." Sora blurted. "I like dreaming with you." He added inner a lower voice.

I squeezed his shoulder. "Yeah, me too." That elicited a smile from the brunette.

Since the party, things had become more intense. In the dreamscape Sky and I were very affectionate and it had translated on the outside, stuff like hugging, holding hands, touching his face, etc.. He liked the attention, but Sora was worried what people would think about two guys touching like we did. I told him I didn't give two shits. Though, I was still wrestling with my romantic feelings.

Then there was the other aspect of our relationship. In the past his emotions came in spurts and were disconnected. Now, I could accurately pinpoint what he was feeling and why. There were still some moments when a new emotion would flare up but disappear as soon as it appeared. It frustrated me at times but eventually I would figure it out. In some ways this was cheating since Sky doesn't seem share the same ability. Maybe I should bring it up and ask. I shrugged internally. Nah, another time.

I stroked his hair back; Sora closed his eyes and took pleasure in the contact. My chest tightened from the beautiful display before me. "Cid and Mom camped last night at the sight and are already setup. Wakka and Tidus are in the vehicle waiting. I promise, Sky. You can sleep on the way." His eyes opened and smirked.

"Don't worry, I'm coming. Just needed a jump start," lifting the mug to his mouth and emptied the rest of the coffee. "Aaaaaah….I'm ready."

During the trip, Sora seemed to perk up. His curiosity and excitement were coming off in waves feeding my own emotional state. I loved it. This was one the first real chance I've had to show him some of the more special things that my family and I liked to do.

Once the ferry docked at Makko Isle, we pulled out and took off in the four-wheeler. Sora and I sat in front while Wakka and Tidus in back with the supplies seated in the rack above us on the roll frame. Tidus and Wakka would periodically point out certain coves out to Sky, telling him the stories related to them while I concentrated on driving. Some were myths and local legends and others were personal experiences. He giggled and smiled. His eyes were shining so brightly making my heart skip. God, Sky. If you only knew to what extent you affect me. I need you so much. At some point, we passed through a densely forested area, specifically a grove of poupi trees. I looked back at two sitting behind me, my face silently asking and they both grinned and nodded in unison.

They both were also getting into Sora's childlike excitement; it was almost like kid discovering the delight of candy for the first time. It was infectious. Sora's eyes widened when the vehicle drew to a stop. He had heard so much about the legendary trees of love.

The tree was not that much different from the coconut trees just shorter. The truck had the same jointed texture. The fruit itself was very different; they had the shape of a fairly large, star with rounded edges. I climbed up one of the trees to pick one. Once I was on the ground again I took a small pocket knife out and cut into the fruit removing one of the five points. When I finished carving, I dropped the juicy piece on the floor and instantly squished it beyond recognition. I handed the rest of the poupi to the brunette. "It's safe to eat now. Try it." Sky frowned, not understanding why I had done that in the first place. "It has to do with the legend." Sora still eyed the fruit suspiciously like it was poisoned or something.

Wakka spoke up, "Sora, you know the story behind the poupi right?"

Sora looked, "Sort of, about sharing it with the one you love."

"Not many outside the tribes know this but there's a lot more to the story of the poupi. You know all three of us belong to the local tribes, right?" Sora nods still holding on to the fruit. Wakka continued, "Well, I'm sure you've noticed the difference in appearance in the two major tribes. The one that Riku and Tidus come from, known as the Makko tribe, generally have light blond to stark white hair, great height, and for the most part ice blue eyes but that's not always the case especially when there's mixed blood. While with my tribe, the Yevon tribe…"

"You mean your God, Yevon?" Sora asked.

Wakka nodded as he held his hand silencing the brunette. "Yeah. I'm getting to that. People from the Yevon tribe don't stand out physically as the Makkos. Our appearance can range from bright red hair to brown and the eyes that go from brown to red. It just depends. Now here is where Yevon and the poupi come in. According to our lore, Yevon existed in a blanket of night. Time passed and the God became lonely and desired company and so the Isles were created blossoming with life. As happy as it made the God there was still a part that remained empty. The God desired to be loved so he created his perfect mate and name her Makko. She was beautiful in form with cascading hair the color of moonlight and eyes reflecting the sea in its depths. Yevon and Makko instantly fell in love and the Isles flourished. Time passed and the two lovers gave birth to many children, our early ancestors. Their love was perfect, but it didn't last; Makko was not born as a God but created by one; so her life was finite. Yevon couldn't bare the thought of his love perishing from his domain forever. The God incased her soul into to the form of a tree, the poupi tree. When the tree bares fruit, each one contains a part of the love the two shared, the love of soulmates. So anyone who shares the star shape fruit with another is bound soul to soul forever like our God, Yevon, and his love, Makko."

"Beautiful story."

"Yes…but it's not something to take likely."

The brunette turned to me, "You believe this?"

"Yes, Sky, I do. That's why I destroyed part of the fruit making it incomplete and harmless."

"Oh," was the only thing the brunette could think to say.

Tidus glanced at his watch, "Hey guys hate to break the history lesson but we need to get going or Cid is going to ream us something fierce."

With that, all of them hopped back into the vehicle.

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Ten more minutes of driving and the surrounding landscape opened to a bridge crossing a substantial amount of water. The doors were removed from the 4-wheeler before they set out this morning. Sora wasn't use to traveling without a barrier between him and the road. Curious, he placed his foot outside the door area creating the illusion of nothing under his foot and the water racing below at incredible speeds. He could almost imagine what it would be like to fly. Butterflies began to form in his stomach. He wasn't sure he liked the idea of being up front anymore. The speed was starting to mess with his head and the absence of the door didn't help.

The brunette was lost in thought when he felt a hand rest on his thigh. Sora abruptly looked at the owner and found magnificent green eyes watching him in congruent with the road. Somehow Sei had felt his fear. The brunette could feel his concern and he began to calm down and relax.

It made him happy to know that Sei finally knew everything and that he didn't have to hide anything anymore. He was Sky once again and was sharing his life with the most incredible person. He watched Riku admiring how small silver tresses waving against the wind escaped the tie that held the rest of hair captive. He was beautiful, everything about him was beautiful. Without thinking he place his hand on top of Sei's and intertwined their fingers together. Sky smiled as he brought the back of Sei's hand to his lips, brushing them lightly, reverently. Sei's eyes momentarily widened from the brunette's gesture and immediately turned back to watching the road. Sora quickly let go, startled by his own actions. I wasn't even thinking. The brunette thought.

The men in front spent the rest of the trip without another word eagerly watching the road. Tidus could see both men blushing. Even though he had seen everything that had just passed between them he kept it to himself. Something had definitely happened between the two. He couldn't pinpoint exactly when things had changed, but he was willing to bet it started after the birthday party. Though, he wasn't sure what 'it' meant or where 'it' was leading. To be perfectly honest he really didn't care as long as Riku was happy and nothing bad happened to his friend. They were not brothers but they might as well be and Tidus found from time to time he could be as protective as one.

When they reached the campsite, the vehicle was thrown into park and all four men were immediately descended upon by the inhabitants of the campsite, two twin squealing devils, bubbling mother and Kairi, smirking Cid, and the stoic Ansem. Greetings were quick and sincere and soon everyone got comfortable and began their day in earnest now that everyone was accounted for and ready.

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Sora's body thrummed from the excitement in the air. It was still pretty early in the morning and Sei, his step father, Cid, Wakka, and I were getting the crab traps ready while Kairi, Riku's mom, Feif, Tidus, and Ansem were busy preparing the fryer and this huge broiler.

Riku explained how they were going to catch crab with the traps. Sora listened intently. He had never in his life seen something remotely like this. Riku and Cid brought up this cooler when both Sora and Wakka finished laying out the traps. The plastic chest was filled full of rotten chicken meat. They would be used as bait to lure the crabs. Sora scratched his head wondering about how this was going to work. The traps were made of several panels framed with a wire mesh with an inch of space between each crisscross. Every trap had an empty, plastic, gallon, milk jug attached. Wakka said that they were floaties used to mark the location of the traps in the water. It would allow the men to retrieve the traps when the time is right.

Riku and Cid placed rotten meat into a small area that was accessed from the outside but protruded into the caged area. Sora could understand everything except for the reverse wire funnel on one the panel. The funnel flowed into the center of the cage. Riku noticed the look of confusion on Sora's face when he was looking at the funnel like structure.

"That's where the crabs enter the cage. That's why it's turned inward making it really hard for the crab to crawl back out. It would be like you sticking your hand into a cookie jar that had a sharp lip on the inside so when you try to retreat, your hand gets snagged preventing you from removing it, effectively trapping you."

"Huh." Sora just nodded his head.

Once all the traps were baited, Cid instructed everyone to start loading them into the two boats. When everyone was finished, Cid nodded his head and all four men pulled the two small fishing boats into the water. Riku and Sora climbed into one while Cid and Wakka took the other. The motors turned over and both boats took off on the water in opposite directions.

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My family has a long tradition with this particular cove. Every year during breeding season the crabs would come closer to the shores where it is warm. That's when the local 'joe shomes' are to able to fish for crab.

I was so excited about finally getting the chance to bring Sky out here. I've wanted to show him this place for a long time. It didn't take long to get everything together. Now I was driving our boat into position. The water was quiet this morning as we skimmed over it. Sky seemed entranced.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

Sky's eyes widen for sec at the question, "Oh, I guess I'm a little wound up. I've been to the coast before but I have never done anything even remotely close to what you and your family live everyday."

I smiled, "So…you're having fun?"

"Oh, yes! Thanks Sei. I'm having the best time of my life." Sky looked away slightly blushing, "It's all because of you." He added in a gentle whisper.

I knew this might be stepping over the line but it came so natural that I didn't think of it when I reached over and gently squeezed his hand. "I'm glad." Sky turned back around and looked directly at me brightly. We stayed like that until I became aware of my thumb gently stroking the back of his hand. I quickly released in the guise of pointing to the place where we would stop and start laying out the traps. Sora didn't seem put away so I relaxed a little. Even though it was an innocent gesture, I felt betrayed by my body and my growing attraction for Sky/ Sora.

We soon reached our destination I slowed the boat down to a creepy pace. I instructed to Sora to drop a trap into the water at y signal. Thirty minutes later all the traps were in place and we headed back to the shoreline in front of the campsite. I told Sky that about mid-day is when we'll return to pick up the traps.

His smile grew. "Cool, what's on the agenda in the mean time?"

"Fun, Sky, lots of fun."

And that's how the first half of the day went. Cid and Ansem were busy fishing a little ways down from the campsite. They both were having a lot of success and ended up with a fair amount of nicely sized trout. I silently thanked Cid for keeping Ansem busy and away from me. I cannot stand that fuck. However, as much as I detest that man the children need their father and I will do anything for the twins so for their sakes alone I'm civil to Ansem in front of the family. Wakka helped Kairi and my mother out with watching the chibi's. Tidus, Sky, and I remained for the most part in the water swimming, play blitzball, and catch bait for Dad and fuck nut.

Catching bait with a net seemed to be the best part of the day for Sky. I could feel his happiness and amusement in learning how to walk the net. When I first presented it to him he only cocked his head in confusion.

"Sei, I just don't get it."

Tidus slapped Sora on the back grinning, "Sit back Blue Eyes and let the professionals show the rooky." Sora glared at the blond while I gave him a love tap to his stomach.

"Tidus stop making fun of Sora." Tidus just smiled and helped me unroll the net.

The net was rectangular and about twenty feet long with two thick poles attached to each end.

"Who walks?" Tidus asked as he took up one pole and held it up.

I grabbed the other pole, "Could you?"

"No prob."

So Tidus and I started to walk out into the water expanding the net completely apart stretching it tight. Sora seemed lost. He couldn't decide if he should follow or stay, at least until I motioned for him. When we were far enough out I made Sky hold onto the pole and waved for Tidus to begin. The blond started to walk further out while Sora tried to hold the pole in place. The pull of the water and Tidus walking was making it difficult for the brunette. I found myself stepping in close behind him. Sky stiffened when he felt me brush up against his back and reach around his waist to help hold the pole in front. I moved my head over his shoulder and spoke softly, "Tidus is about to make a wide arch with the net. Once he's gone out enough he'll swiftly return effectively capturing what ever was swimming at that moment inside the area of the net." Sky took the information and said nothing. He began to relax in my embrace. As the blond got closer to the shore, the pull slackened and Sky didn't need my assistance anymore. However, instead of pulling away he pressed further into my body. My lips rested close to his ear; I fought the desire to kiss it. It grew so strong that it was me that finally had to back off. I almost thought a felt a flicker of disappointment come from the brunette. What is wrong with me?

Tidus and Sora pulled the net to the shore and laid it out to reveal the captured treasure. Squall and Quitus joined us soon after. Tidus and I picked out the minnows for fishing and placed them into bucket filled with sea water while Sora and the twins laughed at the baby crabs they found. It didn't take long until the two little devils threatened the poor brunette with their tiny pincers. The kids chased Sky all over the sand. I wanted to tell him not to worry about it since the claws were too small to do any harm. Yet, somehow I think he knew and was just playing dumb. Tidus and I couldn't help but laugh while watching the three giggle and run about.

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Sora sat back in one of the chairs with Kairi sitting opposite. Both adults were leisurely drinking a beer while Riku's mom was cooking fish caught earlier that morning. The kids were fast asleep. They laid under a tarp hung to shield from the sun.

Kairi watched him out of the corner of her eye and smiled when she heard Sora sigh. "They are a hand full aren't they?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah." He smiled sheepishly. "They're a trip. You raise wonderful kids, Kairi."

"Mm." She agreed. "Yeah. They mean the world to me as does my brother."

"Sei's special isn't he?" It took Kairi a moment to realize Sora was talking about her brother. It seemed that both Riku and Sora had recently taken to calling each other by nicknames. It was odd, not in a bad way just…well…odd. When Kairi really began to think about the two of them it wasn't just the nicknames but a lot of small things. For instance, how fast they became friends; how close they have become; how well Sora knows Riku, it's almost like he knows him better then me, his own sister. Then there were moments when they seemed to anticipate each other. No better way to explain. She didn't even know how to explain it, but it's definitely there. Kairi looked back to the attractive man sitting next to her.

"Sora…May I ask you a personal question?"

He watched her, apprehension flashing across his face. "Suuure…"

"You just meet Riku recently, right?"

"It's been over a month since I've met him in person."

"You both seem really close."

Sora shifted in his chair not too sure where this conversation is going. "Yes, Riku has always been a great person it's not hard to like him." Then he winced at the slip he made. He hoped Kairi wouldn't catch it.

Kairi read in between the lines and caught the hidden meaning. Sora's known Riku before? If it's true, how? "Answer me this then…if you've just met Riku, how is it you know him better then his own sister? You act as if you've known each other for years. I mean I would goes as far to say that you have but that's impossible."

Sora's jaw dropped and started and stopped multiple times before he was able to speak. He dropped his head down so that his bangs fell forward hiding his face. "You're right, you know."

"Which part?"

Still hiding, "The part where I knew him before we met."

"But…" He raised his hand halting her words.

He looked up and looked at Kairi directly; his eyes staring at her intensely. "If I tell you, you have to promise to listen to everything I say without interruption no matter how absurd it sounds."

"Alright."

Sora closed his eyes and told her everything. He talked about how he first met Riku at the age of five, about the dreamscape and how one day Riku slipped up mentioned where he lived, how he took his graduation present to come here to find Riku and meet him in person. He spoke of the misunderstanding, the fight, and the make-up.

Kairi quietly listened. When he was finished she found that she believed every word. As fantastic and far-fetched as it seemed, it made sense. "I believe you."

"What?! Wha…Why?"

"I just does. I can't say why but now that you mention it, there were things as I was growing up with Riku that make sense now."

Sora ran his hand through his hair and was laughing. It was more from the release of tension. Kairi continued to study the brunette. All of it made perfect sense except one thing, the PDA. Well…if you could call it that. It was almost like an attraction.' Kairi stopped on that last thought. No way…but…She had to ask. She needed to know.

"Sora…Are you in love with him?"

Her question hit him like a wall; it was the one question he had always feared answering. Sei and he had already gone through a rollercoaster of stress and drama from meeting each other outside the dreamscape. Oh my God. What should I say? Sora's stopped breathing. His heart was racing, fear coursing through all his veins. The brunette steals a look at the woman sitting patiently next to him. "Gods…you really get to the point."

She continued watching me waiting. There's no way that I can lie to her. No. I need to stop lying to myself.

"Yes."

"Truly?"

"Completely." Sora's answer was even smaller than before.

Kairi's scrutiny lessened and she leaned over to grip Sora's forearm. The brunette was so scared to see her face that her touch surprised him. When he looked up he saw the most warming smile and he relaxed.

"How long?"

"I think since our first dream together. Yet I've only recently begun to realize the nature of my feelings." Sora sighed.

"Have you told him?"

"Kairi! No. How can I?"

"Sora…" She began.

"NO!" Sora ripped his arm away from her grasp and hugged himself tight. "You think this is easy for me. I'm in love with your brother. A man, Kiari. I'm a man who desires another man. Not just any man but your brother. You think I'm COMFORTABLE with this." He hissed, his voice cracking. Kairi looked like she wanted to say something more but Sora never gave her a chance. "I'm not gay. I like women and I've never been attracted to any men before, but with Riku it's different. It's always different with him. I want him"

"Sora, You can't hide forever."

The brunette became angry from those words. Who was she to say that? She couldn't understand at all. "Those are interesting words coming from you, Kairi. Will you take your own advice?"

Kairi drew back her hands as if she had been burned. "Wha…What do you mean by that?"

Sora didn't mean to bring any of this up. His anger was slowly disappearing and distress rose from the subject he brought up that everyone seemed to shy from. "You know what I mean. Kairi it can't be good for the kids. All children know, no matter how much you try to hide things they ALWAYs know. And what about Wakka?"

"Don't you bring up Wakka!"

"That's what I thought. Will you ever tell him? You can't hide forever." His words echo Kairi's and she froze.

"YO!!!"

Both adults looked up at the new voice joining them to see Riku waving enthusiastically, Wakka, Tidus, Cid, ad Ansem trailing behind. They were busy pulling the two boats onto shore. Sora, Kairi, raced over to help with the catch.

The day wore on and Sora soon forgot the conversation he shared with the young woman. Delight and laughter replaced the nervousness from earlier.

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Sora fell back against the couch. It felt like heaven. I watched him sag pressing deep into the cushions as if all his bones were removed from his body. I had to laugh at that. Today had been exhausting. I guess that's why I opted for Sky and I to return back at the house after we ate. Tidus and Wakka wanted to stay the night and Mom and Cid said that they will bring the two back later sometime tomorrow in the evening. So we left saying our farewells.

"Did you like today?"

Sora turned his head towards me rewarding me with a smile, powerful and sincere. "Oh yes. I really like your family, Sei. The crab fishing thing was so cool."

Sky continued telling me everything that he liked. He really got a kick out of the cages and how they caught so many crabs inside to how I taught him to clean the crabs before they got boiled in the big pot. "Yeah it was kind of difficult taking off their top shell at first. Then washing the guts out in the water afterwards was…interesting." I'm sure he meant disgusting.

"Yeah when I was younger I thought it looked like orange worms with gray green oatmeal." Sky stifled a small chuckle.

"That's weird, Sei. You always made such comparisons, even in our dreams."

"Humph." I grinned. "I guess I did. You would know."

"mmmm…yes I would."

It was nice actually to be able to sit here together, with no one around. I sat next to Sky not really looking at anything just listening to waves weaving their music and reveling in his presence. His emotions coating me like a thick lacquer. I could hear the rise and fall of his chest. The rhythm had set the pace of my heart.

The brunette, still smiling, leaned his head back along the top edge of the couch looking straight up at the ceiling. "That canned meat has nothing on fresh crab."

"You like?" I asked already knowing the answer.

" I loved it. All of this, the fishing, the sea, the house, the job, my time with you, I love all of it." He tilted his face towards me staring deeply with those gorgeous sapphire eyes I have always loved. "Thanks Sei."

I brought my hand to his face and gently brushed through his rich, brown bangs. Soft and thick, they were so soft to touch. Sky closed his eyes humming softly like a content cat. Each pass of my hand made, slowly became more confident and Sky began to press into each stroke. Something was happening here that I wasn't too sure I understood. There was a distinct sound. I focused on it source. There. Beating. I listened. The beat quickened becoming stronger and heavier drowning out the rest of the evening sounds. My heart…

"Yes…" A hand pressed against my chest bringing me out of my thoughts. "…I can hear it. It's fast." I stared at the hand then followed up the arm and looked straight at the owner.

Sky? My chest clinched. The pace quickened.

"My heart?" How did he? I wasn't aware I spoke out load.

"Sei…"

When did he get so close?

"I can feel you."

His face was inches from mine.

"I can feel what you feel."

Sky, I can't look at you.

"I tried denying my own emotions. Even Kairi guessed…I…I just can't anymore."

The hand that was resting on my chest moved up to cup my cheek.

"…especially since I might not be alone."

When I leaned into the hand on my face, I felt another lightly stroking my neck.

"Sei…look at me."

I can't think. I want him, but I can't let him know…our friendship.

"Please Sei, I need to see your eyes."

I don't want things to change. I don't want to lose him.

"Let me see your emerald colored eyes. Look at me."

I did. I froze. There was so much emotion in Sky's face. What was he thinking? Did he know I how I felt, how I wanted, how I loved him?

My dream became reality when I felt the slight pressure of lips on mine. He's…he's kissing…me? He didn't retreat but stayed still waiting for my reaction. Desire flared within my chest burning higher and higher until I moved forward reaching his face. I held him as I kissed back. Soon the kiss turned into mutual passion. We stayed like that for sometime, tasting each other. I was the first to pull back. I started to shiver.

"Sky?"

Sora leaned forward touching his forehead to mine staring directly into me. "Sei, I need to tell you something, something important." He laughed a little more from stress then humor. "…But I'm scared. I don't want to lose you but I need to…"

I closed my eyes. Please. I pleaded internally. Please say it…because I'm not strong enough to… I rubbed my nose against his. "Say it…Sky. I'll listen. I'll never leave no matter what it is."

Sora closed his eyes rubbing his lips lightly upon mine, never really committing. My senses were overloaded, too much to distinguish. My blood was pounding in my ears, my heart hammering, my chest seizing. Oh God please.

"I'm in love with you." His voice was barely above a whisper.

"Sky." I could barely contain myself. I momentarily touched his lips again. "I love you too."

Sora choked back a sob. He was happy but there was concern and fear laced inside him as well. Was I just saying that because all this time I thought he was a female? He feared I was deluding myself. I need him to understand. I need him to know the truth behind my feelings. I rubbed my cheek along his. "I have loved you for so long. Not you as a woman or you as a man, just you, just Sora." I pulled back to see him. "I love you."

He choked again, stray tears running down his cheeks. He was about to speak when I kissed him again. Everything became disjointed. I couldn't tell if it was coming from me or him…no it was the both of us. Elation. Need. Desire. Then we changed. Love. Passion. Arousal. Our kissing turned into a frenzy from all the emotions played back and forth. Sora pulled me closer. He was asking me for something. I couldn't hear. I concentrated in between breaths. He tried again. I final heard and lost all control.

"Touch me." He hissed desperately.

God help me, I did.

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Okay…sigh….that was not easy and I'm glad this chapter is finished. Definitely more to come. If you wondering what…(heheh)…not telling.

I freely admit I purposely made the last chapter a cliffhanger. I know…the evil side just came out. It was a shitty thing to do even after the time lag between chapters. I'm so glad everyone has really liked the story far. I had so much fun reading all the reviews it was like listening to people talking about a soap opera.

Thanks SO MUCH for everyone giving their opinions; I listen to every one of them. I decided that I like not having the :::inserts::: and will not be using them anymore.

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