Chapter 6 – Expect the Unexpected

Sora opened his eyes. He looked around. "How did I end up in my room?" He turned to the sleeping boy next to him. Oh, I get it. I must have fallen asleep last night while we were out, and Riku brought me home. Aww … he really does care about me…

The brunette yawned. What day is it? He stood up and walked over to the calendar hanging on the wall. August 7… 3 weeks have gone by already. Only one week left until … Sora choked back tears. No … oh God, no …. The brunette fell to his knees, burying his face in his hands. I … "Sora?"

Sora looked behind him. Riku was sitting up in the bed. "Sora, what're you doing over there? Come back to bed," The silver-haired boy smiled. "I'm getting lonely already." The brunette got to his feet. "Riku …" He ran and jumped on the silver-haired boy. "You're squishing me!" They both laughed. Sora began tickling the older boy. "HAHAHA! Sora! You know I'm really sensitive!" Sora wouldn't stop. He continued tickling the other boy. I'm gonna make Riku the happiest boy in the world!

After 5 minutes of sheer laughter, Sora stopped. Riku gently smacked his arm. "You sure do know how to make me laugh." Sora smiled at the boy. "Of course I do. You're my best friend." Riku wrapped his arms around the younger boy's neck and pulled him closer, their faces inches away. Sora lifted a hand and gently touched the silver-haired boy's face. "I love you, Riku." He said, pressing their lips together. "I love you too." Riku began to cares the younger boy's back when the phone rang. Sora broke the kiss. "I'll get it." Riku groaned as the brunette walked away.

Sora picked up. "Hello?"

"Hello, is this Sora?" a woman's voice said.

"Yes. Who is this?"

"This is Dr. Sephiroth's receptionist calling. He would like to see you and Riku ASAP. It's regarding your test results."

Sora's heart began to race. "Is it … bad news?"

"I'm not sure. You'll have to come in and see the doctor in person."

"Would it be possible to come now?"

"Let me check." There was a pause. Sora swallowed the lump that began to form in his throat. I have a feeling this is going to be bad.

"Yes, it is possible to come now. How does 10:30 sound?"

"Fine. We'll be there."

"Ok, see you soon." He closed the phone. Oh no ….

"Sora, everything alright?" asked Riku as Sora walked into the bedroom.

"The doctor wants to see us … it's regarding our test results." He stared at the floor. "Oh … when does he wanna see us?" Sora looked up at Riku. "This morning at 10:30. Hurry up and get ready." Riku bit his lip. "I … ok."

The boys got ready and left, not having any idea of what was in store for them.

The lovers arrived at the hospital. They quickly signed in and took their seats. Sora lay his head on Riku's shoulder. "I'm scared, Riku … what if it's bad?" Riku kissed his forehead. "Don't worry, I'm sure everything is OK." Sora whispered, "I hope you're right."

30 minutes passed by when the receptionist came in. "Riku and Sora?" Riku nodded. "The doctor would like to see both of you."

They followed the blonde receptionist into the room. "He'll be with you shortly." Sora nodded. "Thank you, miss." She smiled, and left.

"Umm …Sora?" Riku bit his lip. "Yeah?" Sora sat on the silver-haired boy's lap. "What if … you know … you have it too?" Sora froze. "I … I … don't know." He bit his lip. "A-At least I'd be with you." He hugged the older boy. Riku gasped at the boy's words. "Oh, Sora … don't say that, please!" Riku held the boy close, letting a tear slide down his cheek. "Riku …" The sound of footsteps approaching made Sora jump off Riku's lap and sit in the chair beside him.

Minutes later, the doctor arrived. "Hello there, boys."

"Hello, Dr. Sephiroth. Good to see you." said Sora. Riku nodded. "Hello."

"Well, I'd like to get this over with as quick as possible. I'm sure you know why you're here?" asked the doctor.

"Yeah…my test results." Sora gulped. "Were they … positive?"

The doctor laughed. "Well … this isn't really about your test results, Sora. This is actually about Riku's." Sora gasped. "Riku's?"

Riku looked confused. "But … my test results were confirmed 3 weeks ago." Dr. Sephiroth smiled. "Actually, the results we gave you were wrong."

Sora gasped. "Wrong!?" The doctor nodded. "For some odd reason, certain files were mixed up. Yours happened to be one of them. One of the nurses discovered it last night. We've been calling in patients to tell them about the mix-up. Now, your results turned out negative. You don't have the disease, Riku. We're terribly sorry about the mix-up. But I suppose you're happy it was all a mistake."

Both boys' jaws dropped. "Happy? I'm more than happy! I'm overjoyed! Thank God!" Sora jumped up and down. "Riku, I can't believe it! You don't have it! This is the best day ever!" He kissed the silver-haired boy's cheek.

"I … I … good …" Riku was speechless. His mouth was still opened. Dr. Sephiroth smiled. "Well, I'll leave you two to be happy." Before the doctor could leave, Sora jumped up and hugged him. "Oh?" The doctor was startled. Sora smiled, "Thank you so much, Doctor. You don't know how happy I was to hear the news from you." The doctor laughed. "You're most welcome. Goodbye." Sora let go of the doctor as he left.

"Riku, this is one of the best days of my life. I … I'm so happy." He began to cry. Riku smiled. "I … can't believe it. This is …truly a miracle. C'mon Sora, let's go for a walk!" Sora pounced on the older boy. "More like let's run a marathon!" Both boys fell into a fit of giggles as they left the hospital, finally able to live in happiness.

End.