by Flare Haynekie
Disclaimer: …………
Warnings: AU, OOC-ness, shonen-ai, Kairi-bashing?
Author's notes: eh, I've been going everywhere with the parentals and the siblings, so that counts down my computer days, which makes for an added sorry to everyone expecting this chapter earlier…. But that's life.
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Chapter 11: Rain check
Riku sat at the beach, his arms around Sora, who sat between Riku's legs. After ice cream, they had sat there to watch the waves just with each other. Sora had whined at first, saying it would be a bit embarrassing if others found them there, but forgot about it once he dozed off an hour later. To Sora, this was pure heaven. Was, until he realized that he didn't know if Riku even swung that way… but now wasn't the time to ask. Now was the time to wake up and see if it was already really late. Slowly, he opened his eyes, quickly noticing it wasn't dark yet.
"You're awake now?" Riku asked, making Sora look up and nod. "That's good. I didn't wanted to wake you, but I also didn't wanted for you to miss the sunset."
"Sunset?" Sora repeated, looking out into the ocean, as the sun very slowly made its way down. Sora blushed, realizing this was too romantic for him. But then again, everything was romantic when he was with Riku.
"Like it? I've heard poet writers say that Destiny Islands has one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world."
"Well, maybe they're wrong."
"How so?"
"It's not one of the most beautiful, it's the only beautiful and magical one."
Riku chuckles. "And how would you know?"
"Cuz I've been in the city. There, you can't really see a sunset, unless you go to the port. And even there, it isn't as magical as this one."
"This one's magical?"
Sora pouted. "Of course it is! And this island's magical too. It's strange. I don't feel homesick at all. It's kinda like I am home."
"Then I guess this is where I say: welcome home, Sora."
"Glad to be home, Riku."
The boys stayed there until the sun was long gone, and the moon was high in the night sky. That's when they decided that they should head back home. Riku had a bit of a hard time getting up, since his leg had fallen asleep. Sora's too, but he was more used to it, so he helped Riku while they walked.
"Riku?"
"Hmm?"
"I was wondering…"
"Yeah? What is it?"
"Are you going to school tomorrow?"
"No." Riku answered rather quickly, surprising them both. "I mean, I don't think I will."
"I want you to go."
"What? Why?"
Sora sighed. "I can't have you missing class because of me. And besides, we'll meet again in the afternoon."
"And what will you do tomorrow without me?"
"I'll probably wake up late again, then go over to Yuffie's for breakfast, then go to grandma's and wait for you to finish class."
"That sounds good. Fine, I'll go to school tomorrow. But you owe me one."
"Yes, yes." Sora waved goodbye at Riku as the other teen left him at the doorstep.
Riku waved back as he opened his door and entered. Sora sighed, opening the door and closing it once he was in. There he walked over to the kitchen, where Sion was cooking dinner.
"I'm home." Sora said, slumping onto a chair.
"Welcome back, Sora. Did you have fun today?"
"I did! Riku took out to get some ice cream!"
"Like a date?"
"Kinda, but not exactly." Sora pouted. "I don't know if Riku likes me that way. Anyway, after ice cream we spent the whole after noon by the beach. We watched the sunset too. I was gorgeous! Oh! And Cloud called me today! He said you gave him my phone number, but even so, he called me in the middle of class!"
"Wait, Cloud called you? He said he wouldn't call today because he was too busy. Which comes to no surprise that he called you in the middle of class. He shouldn't do that, though."
"You're no fun. Anyway, I'm hungry!"
Sion sighed. "Hold on a bit, Sora. Dinner's almost ready."
"Should I wait it out, or go take a bath?"
"Which ever you want. It won't be long before I finish, though."
"Then I'll stay."
Minutes later food was served, Sora gladly chewing down his dinner, his mind going over the things he and Riku did during the day. Once he had his mind organized, he told Sion his thoughts. Sion sighed.
"How can you not know if the guy loves you or not? I mean, you've hinted it enough for him to realize that this isn't any normal friendship." Sion scratched the back of his head. "I think he knows already that you like him more than a friend. But I don't know if he feels the same way as you do. All I can tell you is that he doesn't mind. Otherwise, everything that has happened since he set foot in this house would've freaked him out."
Sora pouted as Sion took their empty dishes and placed them on the sink. "That's not very reassuring. What if he's already freaked out but doesn't know what to do about it?"
"Then he wouldn't have undressed with you still there. He wouldn't have taken you out on a mini-date, and he wouldn't have sat with you by the beach to watch the sunset."
Sora got up. "I'm going to take a bath." He ran up, grabbed his cell phone and locked himself in the bathroom. He filled the tub, then slipped in with a sigh. The water was warm, but a bit to the cold side. This made the water perfect for relaxation in the hot weather of the island. Once he was relaxed, he cursed the one calling until he noticed it was Riku. So he answered. "Hello, Riku."
Sora? Are you upset? You sound like you are.
Sora blushed. He didn't mean to make it sound like it was Riku's fault. "No, no! It's just that I was almost sleeping, and you woke me up, and now I'm kind grateful that you did. I could've drowned in my sleep!"
Drowned? What are you doing?
"Taking a bath. Did Yuffie scolded you when you got back?"
No, don't worry. She almost did, but she made me explain to her what I did first that was so important that I had to ditch school for it. I told her and reassured her that I would go tomorrow, so she left of off the hook for the time being.
Sora pouted. "I feel guilty now. I asked you to come over to help me with my cleaning. I'm sorry. That was selfish of me."
No, don't apologize. I offered to help first. And besides, I wanted to help you, remember?
Sora blushed and nodded, but remembered he's on the phone. "Yeah. Sorry, Riku."
It's okay. Now, I was going to ask you, you're going to be bringing lunch right? I wouldn't mind sharing mine with you again if Kairi comes and takes off with yours once more.
Sora chuckled. "I think it'll be okay. Yuffie's making our lunches anyway, remember?"
Really? But I wouldn't mind you making lunch. Unless you don't know how to cook… Riku trailed off.
"What?! I can cook! In fact, I'll make your lunch tomorrow! But you have to make mine, though."
I will, I will. My lunches are much better than Yuffie's though. You might actually want to take a rain check on that marrying thing you told me when we first met at Caroline's shop, remember? I'll let you think about it. See you tomorrow then, Sora. Riku hanged up, leaving a very shocked and blushing Sora.
"Rain check on marrying…?"
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To be continued!
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Author's note: muahahaha! Just had the urge to end it like that… and yes, I know this chapter is weird. I'm showwy! Shyuuu! Meh, but I love it all the same! Riku starts to strike back! Hehehehe…
[Things you should know]: Why Cloud is Sora's cousin still remains a mystery even to me…
Thanks to:
1. piggiesofdoom – the silent protest thing was kinda genius, I guess! But, I'll see if I can actually draw the whole bedroom scene so you people can all see. If not, I'll post if over at deviantart and entertain a few people! And as always, you're very welcome! I love SilverHaired Muse! It ish sooo funny!!!!!
2. xXNotHeartlessXx – sankyu!!!!!!
3. PerfectOblivion – noo! Riku and Kairi aren't cousins (ewww!!!!!!). Yuffie is Riku's cousin, although in chap. 6 it kinda does sound like if Kairi was Riku's cousin… should've specified that… anyway, glad you love the story!
4. MagRowan – Cloud? Well, he might show up, but that's a secret for now. I've experienced in most KH fanfics, that Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka are ubberly sweet, and I've taken a love to them. So, yeah, they're cool like that! Kairi, hmmm. I think she just changed once they entered high school, but that's just me! --reads the review again-- Sion's another weird chara I've taken a love for. He's just soo cool in the game! A bit anti-social, but still ubberly cool! I'm glad you guys like him! Thanks for cheering me on! And I'm sorry if I make you and all the other wait a bit too long!
5. diamond-princess2006 – no I'm not dead yet! Just, not recently inspired shyuu! You forgot the title?! Oh, well. Can't blame you considering it's long… and yes, I'm also glad I updated! Kairi's revenge-not telling yet! But don't kill her! That's up to me so far!!! Heh! But I think I'll let you have a piece of her too!
OMG! These are the first five reviews I found the next day after posting the 10th chapter! I was shocked! It's just amazing! So, to everyone who reviews, thank you soo much! It makes me want to write a bit faster!!!
6. cammy-world666 – eek! I don't always kill 'em!!! Shyuu!
7. synchu – we've been busy lately! I'm sorry. I'll try and talk you as soon as I can!
8. ria-aeon-hunter – Yay, carrot for my plot bunnies! And, sankyu!!!!! Glad you like the story!
Anyway, since I'm kinda finishing chapter 12th, I though, why not post this already? Heh. So, here it is! And don't ask for twelve, cuz, even if it's done, I won't post it until I'm half way on 13. Yeah, sucks to be me with my weird logics. To everyone who reads and reviews, or just read but don't review, sankyu!!!!!!!!!!!
----Flare