Chapter 5 – Sadness, A Date and A Ring

Time just flew. The first week seemed to go by so quickly. Sora couldn't believe how fast time seemed to be moving. He couldn't believe that Riku would be gone in a few short weeks. He didn't want to believe it. But he knew it was the truth. I need a miracle. I wish this was all just a dream or something! He buried his face in Riku's pillow, slowly drenching it with tears.

"Oh Riku, what am I going to do without you? I don't want you to leave me alone!" he screamed through choked sobs. "I can't make it on my own! I need you to stay here!" Sora punched his pillow and continued sobbing until sleep finally took over his body.

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Riku knocked on the bedroom door.

"Sora? You okay?" He pressed his ear against the door. The only sound that he heard was Sora's gentle breathing. "I suppose he's asleep."

Riku slowly opened the door to find his beautiful lover asleep with a drenched pillow he was holding. Riku moved the pillow and gently shook Sora's shoulder. "Sora, wake up." Sora didn't budge. Riku shook him again, this time a little less gentle. "Sora?"

The brunette opened his eyes. "Riku? What happened?"

"Nothing. You must have fallen asleep while you were …" He paused. "What were you doing?"

Sora looked down at the wet pillow. "I was … uhm, reading." Sora lied. He didn't want to tell Riku about what he was really doing. I don't want him to feel bad.

"Oh … then why was your pillow wet?" Riku asked.

"Umm … I was sweating." Sora twitched. I can't lie to Riku, but I have to.

"I know you're lying to me." Riku said in a stern voice. He stared at Sora. The brunette shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

"I … I'm sorry." He knew. How the Hell did he know? Sora looked at Riku. His expression didn't change. He doesn't seem mad at me.

"Were you crying yourself to sleep?" Riku's heart felt heavy. He was crying over me.

"Y-Yes …" Sora's eyes began to water. He couldn't take it anymore. He had to tell Riku everything. Sora got up and ran to Riku, wrapping his arms around the silver-haired boy's waist. "I'm so sorry, Riku! I've been crying myself to sleep every night! I'm always thinking of 'it' and what 'it's doing to you! I don't want 'it' to take you away! Away from me! I can't lose you again! I …" Sora continued sobbing into his lover's chest.

"Sora …" He didn't know what to say. Riku hugged the boy tightly. His heart was filled with sadness. "I was going to ask you something … but I don't think you'll be up to it."

Sora looked up, eyes all red and tear-filled. "Y-you can ask me …" he sniffled.

"I was wondering … maybe you wanted to go out with me tonight?"

Sora's expression immediately lit up. "R-Really? Where?"

"That fancy restaurant that we always used to pass by … I forgot the name…" Riku scratched his head.

"Oh, you mean La Vitessa? Riku, I'm sure that place is way to expensive." Sora wiped his eyes.

"Don't worry, I'm paying. Money can't stop me from having a good time." He smiled half-heartedly.

"Are you sure?" The brunette asked.

"Yep, it's a date." Riku hugged his lover. "Hurry up and get dressed." He left the room.

"My first date." Sora ran to get dressed. He smiled. Me and Riku on a date. A date! Just me and him. Me and my Riku.

20 minutes later…

"I'm ready."

Riku was sitting on the couch in the living room when Sora walked in.

"Oh my god … you look amazing." Riku's jaw dropped.

Sora was dressed in a crisp, black pinstriped suit. He had a white shirt underneath, followed by a slick black tie. His hair was gelled a little differently than usual, and he had on black polished loafers that shined every time he took a step. Riku has never seen him look this dressed up before. He couldn't stop staring.

"So do you." Sora blushed. "Umm … are we gonna go now?"

Riku snapped out of his trance. "Oh, right …" he laughed. Sora kissed him. "Let's go, I'm starving."

They both walked out the door.

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La Vitessa was a big place. The interior was very elegant, with warm colours and the furniture matched perfectly. Giant chandeliers hung from the ceiling. A grand piano sat in a corner of the main dining room. Sora looked around. He was so amazed at how beautiful the place really was.

"Wow, what a nice place." He said to his lover.

The waiter showed them to their table. Riku pulled out the chair for the younger boy. Sora whispered a 'thank you' and they both sat down.

"Mmm, the food on the menu sounds so delicious." Sora scanned through the menu.

"I think I'm gonna order the fish." Riku didn't feel like looking through it.

"Me too." He gave the menu to the waiter, a middle-aged man with black hair and a pretty smile. "Excellent choices. I'll be back in a jiffy."

The waiter left the two lovers. Sora put his hands on the table. Riku placed his hands over Sora's which caused him to blush. "Riku … I'm so glad we came here. It's so wonderful."

"I am too," he replied, "Nothing makes me happier." They both smiled.

The waiter came with the food and drinks. Both lovers removed their arms from the table and began to eat their delicious meals.

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It was past 9, and both lovers were returning home from a wonderful evening. Or so Sora thought.

Riku dragged Sora into the opposite direction. "W-What are you doing? Home is the other way." Riku just smiled and said, "I'll show you in a second."

He continued walking with Sora until they were in the park. The moon was shining brightly. Several street lamps were lit, and a gentle breeze blew through the park.

Sora took a deep breath. "The park is so much nicer at night."

"Yeah, I agree." Riku stared at the ground. I don't know if I should ask him.

"Can we sit down? I'm kinda tired." They stopped beside a tree and sat down on the grass beside it. Riku bit his lip.

"What's wrong?" Sora noticed the silver-haired boy's action.

"I …" He reached into his pocket. Sora stared at him, puzzled. What's he doing?

"I have a present for you." Riku took out a small velvet black box. Sora gasped.

Riku opened the box. Inside was a beautiful golden band with what appeared to be tiny designs carved onto the sides. Riku took Sora's left hand and placed the gorgeous ring on his 4th finger. "Riku …it's so beautiful." He admired the ring from a distance.

Riku stared into his eyes and said, "Now we can be together forever, no matter what. When you look at this ring, remember the person who gave it to you. Remember the boy who loved you more than anything in this world. Remember me, Sora. I love you so. Always remember how much I love you."

Sora was already sobbing. "I love you, too, Riku. I promise we'll always be together, no matter what." Sora placed his hands behind Riku's head and pulled him into a kiss. In return, Riku embraced his younger lover and kissed him back. Both lovers fell backwards onto the grass. The moon and the stars shone brightly on them as they held each other, occasionally kissing each other ever so gently, and they fell asleep, lost in love and completely forgetting the world around them.

TBC…

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OMG, I'm really sorry for not updating fast enough! I know you must all be fuming, but I like recently started school, and like all this stress has been on me, and like today something happened where I almost had a heart attack (long story lol) but anyways, I hope it wasn't too shitty. Please R&R. Thanks!