Chapter 3. Yay! so wonderful. xD Anyway'sh I'll try to update my story more o.o; I haven't really been writing to much lately. Also, i'm sorry to the people waiting for this chap. ; I really am truly sorry but I haven't really felt like writing lately. But, I do know what it's like to read an unfinished story. So, that's what drives me on. So one day I may finish this story. D Well, enjoy.

I nearly died right there. I looked at Riku with the best curious look I could mimic, and stated "No clue...? I don't know what she's talking about."

"Well...ok..." He looked at me suspiciously and then grabbed the remote laying next to him. He turned the Tv on and then asked if I watched anything in particular, because he couldn't think of anything.

"Ehh... not... really..." I said. So watched as he flipped through various channels, nothing came to interest, so finally after about fifteen minutes of searching the different stations Riku turned the Tv off and looked at me. I melted, his eyes were so beautiful. They looked so pure, so fine, and they sparkled alot too.

"Sora... I... " Riku began to speak, he looked down at the carpet. Then he closed his mouth, shaking his head. I looked closely and saw his face start to redden.

'He's blushing...' I thought with that tingly feeling again. 'Oh my gosh, Riku is blushing.'

I almost started laughing, but decided against it.

"Nevermind..." He muttered under his breath. I watched his face as his eyes darted around the room. He looked so uncomfortable.

"Is everything ok?" I asked, I looked at him with big sad eyes.

"Uh... yeah... everythings great, just SHUT UP, will you!" He snapped at me. His eyes glaring.

I whimpered alittle and looked at the sofa. I looked back up at him, I could feel my eyes tear up. He looked taken aback as if he had just been shot, and he placed a hand on my shoulder.

"I... I'm sorry Sora... I... just... I've had alot on my mind lately..., He looked ashamed and then pulled his hand back, Its just... I feel... different all of a sudden... I'm still just trying to sort out my feelings..."

I wanted more than anything to agree with him, to tell him that i've been troubled lately too, but, if I told him, he would only pry until he found out what was eating at me. And then I would have to tell him. And then he'll hate me. Never love me... Who was I kidding, It's not like he would love me back even if I didn't tell him now. Maybe I'll wait until later... tonight.

"Sora..." Riku leaned closer to me. He looked just like a hurt animal. So vulnerable, so frightened.

"Yes?" I asked. I wanted so badly to just embrace him, to feel his soft skin against mine. To run my fingers through his silky hair and tell him everything would be alright. But, I couldn't no matter how much I wanted to.

"I'm really... sorry..." He whispered. I figured he felt really bad, because he never acted like this before. It was like a different Riku. But I liked it all the same.

"It's ok" I said softly.

"Thank's Sora." Riku yawned and he lay down on the sofa. I could see he was very tired, and wasn't about to get in between him and good-health. So I didn't complain when he closed his eyes. I also didn't complain when he said 'good-night'. Didn't complain when I heard him snoring. And I also didn't complain when about half and hour later, I heard him mumbling 'I love you, Sora' in his sleep.

I opened my eyes sleepily, stretching and yawning. I had slept well.

Wait...I slept! I didn't remember falling asleep, I just remembered watching Riku sleeping, he was so peaceful...Riku! Wait, where was he. I sat up on the sofa and looked around.

My eyes settled on the other side of the room. There he was. I guess he had gotten up and moved, because he was now sitting on one of the chairs placed throught the living room. Propped up against a pillow, he was watching 'The Titanic' on Tv.

Titanic? Riku watched gooey stuff like 'Titanic'?. Never would've guessed...

"Hey Riku" I inhaled deeply and stretched again.

"Eh,... hey Sora" he replied, his eyes still glued to the Tv. Then, he turned to me in shock and realized I had just caught him watching a soppy love story. Even if it was a true one.

"Heh..." I half laughed as I watched him glare at me.

"You..., he growled, Better now tell anyone about this, got it?"

"Sure,... sure... " I mumbled softly. Looking up, I raised my eyebrow playfully at him. He only grimaced and returned his gaze to the Tv.

"He's so gorgeous..."

"The guy on tv?" Riku watched me with a distorted look on his face.

'Oh my gosh! Did I just say that out loud? Noooo!' I thought, fear etched across my face.

"Uhm... Let's just pretend nothing happened. k?" Riku gave me a disgusted look and watched Titanic again.

'Oh great... now he thinks i'm a pervy lower-life form.' I thought to myself haughtily. Eveything became silent. I would watch the Tv screen and look and Riku every few minutes. He seemed the same, but... everything felt different now. I wanted to tell him. Tell him everything, but I knew I couldn't. I had to hold it all in. Tears filled my eyes as I watched him, the pain grew inside my chest. I felt like my head was splitting.

"Sora?"

Riku called my name and looked at me, his eyes showed signs of worry and he kinda...half stood up. He was inbetween a sitting position and an up position.I turned away and shoved my face into the soft sofa. I just wanted everything to go away. I wanted to dissapear, curl into a ball and sink into nothingness.

"Oh... it's... nothing" I choked out and shoved my head harder into the sofa. Maybe this wasn't a good idea. I should just quit. And act like nothing ever happened. And never tell him. I mean, I wouldn't die? If I never told him... would I? I don't know...

I suddenly felt.. tired. Like I hadn't slept for awhile. I closed my eyes, still allowing the tears to flow. The section of furniture I was crying on became very... wet, and uncomfortable to lean on, but I did anways. The weight shifted on the sofa as I felt Riku sit beside me. He scooted close, and attempted to pull my face away from the sofa.I resisted. But, would you blame me? I didn't want him seeing my face. Since I was crying. I must look horrible.

"Sora!..." Riku made a desperate whisper in my ear, it sent chills and tickles up my spine. From behind me, I could feel him slide his warm arms easily around my waist and sigh.

This isn't Riku. He was right when he said he felt different all of a sudden. He is different all of a sudden. He never usually cared for someone so...openly, or had wanted to help anyone in need. He sat back, and pulled me with him. I had nothing to hide my face in now, and I wasn't about to struggle out of Riku's hold. That would be rude. He was trying to help me. Even if it was in a weird way.

I think I'll decide to keep my eyes closed. I've stopped crying now anway...

I exhaled, feeling Riku's clenched hands tighten on me. He seemed uncompelled to let go of me. I realized that I was sitting on his lap, so I mimicked him and crossed my legs, too. At my movements, he loosened his grip and slid his hands down farther. I squealed as his hands rest directly below my waist. It was very unpleasant. I didn't like the idea of anyone... touching me. My head was spinning and I felt weak. This definately wasn't Riku. Wasn't this like... molestation?. I don't know. I doesn't feel right. I have to make him stop. Without... being offensive.

"R-Riku" I stuttered and tensed up my thighs.

"Yes...Sora?" He grinned and removed his hands. Then he adjusted my body to a more, laying position. So that I was still leaning on him, but kind of sitting at the same time. Then, he proceeded to run his fingers through my hair. I allowed it all with extreme caution.

After we got settled again, he looked at me and smiled.

"Oh... nevermind now..." I gave a him back my own smile. A nervous one.

The feeling of his hand combing through my hair made me feel relaxed and simple. So, I closed my eyes.

"Sora, can you... tell me whats wrong?"

I could hear Riku talking, but I was so tired. I didn't want to reply. But still, I gave a muffled "No" and seconds afterward, drifted into a peaceful sleep...

Eh... Yeah. Chap.3 finished! D finally x.x Again, sorry to all those who have been waiting D I tried making this one longer than the last chap. but didn't succeed in getting very far, xD So. yep. I'll start working on chap. 4 soon o.o;; Same theme : flames shall be used for marshmellows. But yay! who doesn't like marshmellows? Hands them out to everyone D