The next morning I decided to move in with Riku. I somehow felt a need to be by him. Riku helped me bring some of my belongings over. It wasn't too much. Pretty much clothes and a few knick knacks. Years out adventuring left me not a whole lot of time to stay here. I'm glad that I can settle down back on the island and here with Riku.

We sat at his kitchen table over lunch. Now since I'll be living here with my new hunky boyfriend, we both agreed that some ground rules were necessary. At least long enough until I get fully settled in.

"Sora." Riku said as he sipped his coffee. "We should probably set up some ground rules."

I nod. "I agree. What do you have in mind?" I took a bite out of my food.

"For one, we should split up the chores. I have lived here for a few months already and you coming in would really help keep this house clean."

"Alright, I can do that."

Riku gleamed, "I'm glad you're willing. How about the kitchen and general house cleaning?"

"That'll work for me!"

Riku looked at me. "Good."

"Anything else?"

"As always. There isn't always just one contingency to these things. I'd like you to keep the house somewhat clean, you can use my bathroom with my sink being on the left, and try to keep my things there. I mean my toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and razor. I just hate it when things get moved and out of place. And finally, I'd like you to sleep with me from now on. I like your company and want to be close to you."

I nod. "Sure thing."

Riku smiled at me.

The week after, I did exactly what we had agreed to. I did the general housekeeping while Riku did the other things like the groceries and the handiwork around the place. It was very much harmonious and I could tell Riku felt the same way. Being around my boyfriend just made things feel all the more better. I felt the security that came from him. The many times he came to my side and the many times I did to him. I thought that this was it. Nothing could separate us now. Now that we were together. Now that the threat was taken care of. We could live together as fate would allow us. As our hearts were continuously intertwined with one another.

I could just tell that a part of Riku was now in me. Just another part of my heart. I had other's in my heart before, but this was a different feeling. One that was much deeper than I had ever felt before. This was love. True love even. It was this that I felt on the night that me and Riku had sex for the very first time. That is what I want now and he had given that to me in ways that I could not have imagined before.

Whenever I cleaned and I looked at him, my face would gleam and smile at him. Sometimes he wouldn't notice it, but when he did, he would smile back at me. I'd return to my cleaning as I did and we would finish our chores before dinner. Each night, Riku cooked our dinner. One night, it was spaghetti and on another night, it was steak and potatoes, but each meal was so good. I was glad that my boyfriend ended up being a really good cook. Unlike me, I had to have a rat to help me cook, but I won't let Riku know that. Not yet anyways. Anyhow, after each meal, I would help clean the dishes. I never minded. I did it for Riku. It was my show of devotion, love, and respect towards him and he appreciated it.

The next day after, we met up with Kairi and Lea. Or Axel as he preferred to call himself. They got done with that morning's keyblade training and wanted to rest with us. They waited for us by the volleyball net. Kairi held the ball in her hands. Thankfully, Axel was out of his black coat. His signature style he'd say. It was a good relief that he decided to go casual in the first place.

"You guys ready for a round of volleyball?" Kairi asked us.

"Of course!" I said.

Axel spoke up, "You got the rules memorized?"

"Pretty certain we know how to play." Riku answered.

"Good." Axel said. "So how are we going to divide the teams?"

Riku looked at me. "Why not me and Sora against you two?"

"I thought you'd want to go against Sora? Given all the times you two competed." Kairi asked all confused.

"Not right now. Let's just say we're together." Riku said, hinted to them both.

Kairi grinned, "Fair with me. Let's go!" Riku and I stood on one side of the net. Kairi and Lea stood on the other side. Kairi was in the back with Axel near the net. On the other side, I was the one by the net and Riku stood back. "Since I got the ball, I'll serve. Ready boys?"

We nodded. Kairi served the ball and it flew to our side. Riku hit the ball squarely and sent it to their side. It went to Axel's side and fumbled to get to the ball. It landed on the sand next to him.

"Can't hit the ball Axel?" Riku taunted.

"Hey! I'll get it. Eventually." Axel said.

The ball was tossed to Riku and he served it. Gently this time. It went near Kairi and she got to it with ease. It headed to me and I hit it back to Axel. Once again, Axel failed to get the ball. That was another point to us. We switched positions and it was my turn to serve. I served it towards Kairi and she hit it back. Riku hit the ball towards Kairi. She it back to me and I hit towards Axel. This time, Axel managed a hit on the ball. He hit it with such power that it flew over our heads. We weren't too fast to get the ball and landed in between us. One point to them.

"Hey! I finally managed to get one." Axel pumped his fist in the air. "Our turn now."

We gave the ball to Axel for him to serve. The game continued like this with Axel missing the next few hits. Eventually, the game ended with us as the victors of this game.

"Good game." Axel congratulated us.

"Yeah, nice game." Kairi said with her typical optimism and smile.

"Thanks." I said with my childish smile and pride.

"So, Riku, you said that you and Sora were together. What did you mean?" Axel asked.

"Well, you know, together. As in lovers." Riku answered.

Both of their eyes were large.

"Congratulations!" Kairi said to us.

"Thanks." Riku replied back.

"I knew our hearts were one and the same." I said as I rubbed the back of my neck.

"I see." Axel said. "I wish you luck.

I held my hand out to Riku. He grabbed and we swung it.

"We will. I assure you." Riku said as he looked at me. "We'll head back now."

They nod as we turned back to Riku's shack.

The rest of the week was enjoying each other's company. We did many things together like video games and board games. Each night, we'd sleep on Riku's bed in our underwear. He'd give me a massage to let out any stress that was in my system. I appreciated his touch. In fact, that was one of my many things I love about him. I only wondered, then, what will be next.