(A/N): I am very sorry! I really did plan to have this out much sooner but something came up and when I'm in a bad mood I refuse to write. I apologize though...

And before we start...I'd like to thank all reviewers because...well its cool you took the time to click the little button...Something I need to learn how to do

Chapter VI- Pushing Them Together Pt2

"Fine. I'll do it."

"Really?"

Riku nodded, more sure of himself now. "Yeah. Might be fun."

Kairi hugged him. "Thanks Riku. I'm sure this will work out fine."

"Whatever."

Riku had his doubts but he wasn't going to back out of it. Especially not after finding out Kairi would tell Sora he was the date that was supposed to be 'perfect' for him. Riku knew that could put unneeded stress on their already awkward, in his opinion anyway, friendship. Riku ran a hand through his hair, frowning when he remembered he was supposed to get a hair cut tomorrow.

"I promised my mom I'd have my hair cut before school." Riku said. He and his mom had made an agreement. Riku was allowed to grow his hair but after it reached a certain length, past his shoulder blades to be exact, he had to cut it. This arrangement satisfied both parties, Riku because he didn't have to waste time getting haircuts often and his mother was happy because she could be sure the money wasn't going to be spent on ice cream challenges with Sora.

"Do it Saturday." Kairi suggested. She took a strand of his hair between her fingers, liking the silky feel. "You can keep your deal with your mom and at least this way Sora will get to stare at it for one more night."

Riku rolled his eyes.

"You do know he likes your long hair? Ever wonder why he tugs at it so much when you guys play around?"

"He says I look like a girl Kairi, and I agree. No guy keeps their hair this long."

"Blah, blah, blah." Kairi mumbled. She was finished talking about his hair and had moved on to pinching Riku's stomach. "Are you getting fatter? I couldn't really do this before..."

"What did you just say?" Riku growled. If looks could kill...

"Nothing." Kairi smiled sweetly before making a hasty exit. She wasn't stupid. She didn't know why she said he was getting fatter in the first place.

"I am not getting fatter!" Riku yelled after her. Still, as soon as he heard the front door slam closed he poked at his own stomach. "I don't think she understands how much effort it takes to look this good." Riku grumbled before raiding his refrigerator for a snack and heading up to his room to find something to wear for his date.

- - - - - -

With her work done at Riku's place, Kairi headed over to Sora's house with the intention of helping him find something to wear. After watching Sora eat enough food to feed a small party and complain about the lack of sweets, Kairi was finally able to haul Sora up to his room so she could raid his closet. When she stepped into the room, she wasn't surprised to find it looking like a storm had just run through it.

"Has the thought of cleaning ever crossed your mind Sora?" Kairi asked as she tried her best to step between piles of random things as she made her way towards his closet.

"I was planning on cleaning but then Riku made me go hunting for coconuts while his lazy ass slept on the paopu tree." Sora complained as he hopped on his bed. "Now I'm tired."

Kairi heard him yawn and picked up the nearest object and threw it at him. "Date tomorrow Sora. This has to work out perfectly so stay awake and help me find you something to wear."

"Why is this so important to you?" Sora asked.

"Because it is." Kairi replied, grabbing a hanger as she did. "This green shirt?" She held it up.

"No."

"A blue one?"

"No."

"A red one then?"

"Pass."

"Shirtless?"

A yawn was her only response.

"Okay...Red it is." She glanced over at Sora and noticed his eyes were slowly closing despite his efforts. Kairi sighed. "Fine...Go to sleep. I'll call you at 5:30 to tell you where to meet your date."

"Thanks Kairi." Sora yawned before rolling over and falling asleep.

- - - - - - - -

"Riku stop worrying. You look fine."

"You're not the one whose about to go on a date with your best friend. Also, can you please tell me why this whole thing has to take place on the mainland? Our island may be small but we do have one good restaurant."

"I love the mainland! Besides, not only did I use to live there, we go there all the time. Stop acting like it's so far out of your way."

"Kairi you lived there until you were five! I'm sure you can't even remember what it was like before you moved."

"So what." A giggle. "Would you stop messing with your damn hair?"

A nervous sigh.

"Leave your collar alone too. In fact, keep your hands off your body."

"Why does this boat ride feel like its taking forever?"

"Would you calm down? Everything will go fine. Sora's going to see you walk in, you two will eat, talk, fall madly in love, and then live happily ever after and offer me your children as your thanks."

"Children?" Riku asked.

"Sorry wrong story. You'll offer me praise and gifts as your thanks."

"Dream on."

"I think I will." Kairi stuck her tongue out.

"The boat is now docking."

"It's only a few blocks away, we can walk." Kairi said.

"Must be calm. Must be calm. Must be calm..."

Kairi rolled her eyes. "Come on. Lets go. I can't wait to see the look on Sora's face."

"I can."

- - -

"Alright. There's Sora." Kairi pointed to a table towards the corner of the room. Sure enough Sora was sitting there alone. He looked a bit bored, though one could tell by looking in his eyes that he was nervous.

"Are you sure about this?" Riku asked. He lifted his arms a bit as Kairi straightened out his black shirt.

"Yes I'm sure." She played with his belt a little, tucking in his shirt some more before stepping back to look at him. She whistled. "Sora better claim you as his tonight or I'll have to beat guys and girls away from you with a bat." She smiled. "Lean down a bit." When Riku did what she asked she smoothed his hair down some more before kissing his cheek. "Go snag you a Sora!"

"Where are you going?" Riku asked.

Kairi laughed nervously. "You know I'd love to stay and watch but Tidus is buying me ice cream for being such a good student. He said I might be able to challenge Selphie soon. After I get my own sword of course."

"Your own little date?" Riku asked.

Kairi checked her watch. "You're almost running late. Better get going. Good luck!" She pushed him in the general direction of Sora's table before leaving.

If there were just a normal evening, Riku would have followed her in hopes of finding out something interesting, but needless to say, this was not a normal evening. So, Riku took a deep breath before approaching the table, all the while hoping he looked calmer than he felt. Sora looked up as he came closer and Riku swore he saw him blush.

"What are you doing here Riku?"

Riku sat down across from Sora and smiled. "I think I'm supposed to be your date." Riku shrugged. "Unless you want me to leave."

"No." Sora replied quickly. He cleared his throat. "You look nice."

"So do y-Hey is that my shirt?" Riku asked.

"Yeah you let me borrow it last week. I guess I forgot to give it back." Sora laughed.

"It looks nice on you."

"Thanks." Sora replied softly.

An awkward silence fell upon the table while both boys tried to figure out something they could say to feel more comfortable. Though a date with your best friend would seem easy, in reality it wasn't. Especially when your best friend happened to be a boy too. Riku hadn't even thought of how he'd explain this to his parents if anything happened to change between them.

"I can't believe I can't think of anything to talk about." Sora complained. "We're best friends so we tell each other everything. Plus we already know everything about each other. So what's left?" Sora asked.

"I don't know."

"This is too...too formal-ish. Want to just go for some ice cream or something?"

"Kairi might get mad if she finds out..."

"I don't care." Sora said as he stood. He held his hand out to Riku. "Its our date, we can do whatever we want. If she wanted things to go her way she shouldn't have left us alone."

Riku grinned. "You're right." He took Sora's hand. "Buy me a huge sundae and I'll let you beat me at a few games over at the arcade."

"Sure."

- - - - - -

"So that was fun." Sora suggested. They were headed back towards Sora's house. Though the mainland had been fun, the boat ride back had been uneventful.

"Yeah it was. That sundae was great too, though you ate most of it."

"The games were fun, though you didn't let me win as much as I thought you would."

"Nice weather?"

Sora nodded his head in silent agreement as they walked. The sky was clear, the moon beautiful. The only thing that could ruin it was the thought of school.

"This has been a little odd you know?" Sora admitted when they finally reached his block.

"But it was a good odd right?" Riku looked over at Sora, slightly surprised to see that he had been watching him.

"Yeah I guess it's a good odd."

Riku stopped before Sora's front yard and when Sora realized he wasn't being followed he stopped too.

"You coming inside?"

Riku shook his head. "It's getting late. I think I should head home."

"Okay."

"Come here."

Sora nodded and went to stand in front of Riku.

Riku grinned. "Since this can't possibly get any weirder..." He ruffled Sora's spikes before kissing him briefly on the lips. "Later."

"Uh yeah...Bye." Sora mumbled, but Riku didn't hear him for he was already halfway down the block. He stood outside his house in shock for nearly five minutes before he noticed his mother standing at the door...on the phone. As he walked into the house he watched him mother rush into the kitchen, trying to keep her voice down, but Sora could make out everything she was saying.

"Yeah Sora just walked in the door."

A pause.

"Yeah he's dressed up. Riku was too? Hmm..."

Sora flopped down on the couch, a hand going to touch his lips. However brief that kiss was, he wouldn't be forgetting it anytime soon.

"Riku was very giddy you say? I think I know why." She giggled. "Right before Sora came in I saw them kiss."

Sora's eyes widened.

"Yep. Sora's sitting on the couch apparently still dazed." Her laughter echoed throughout the kitchen.

Utter embarrassment.

"MOM!!!"

(A/N): Must admit this didn't turn out the way I expected it to...I had something else planned but I gave up and started making it up as I went along XD. Once again sorry about the wait...and sorry if anybody doesn't find it worth the wait...but I tried and that's all I can do ...

Until next time... Jelz.