Over the next day, there was a slight awkward-ness between the two boys. Sora tried to avoid making contact with Riku. Which was highly possible since they only have first period, their elective, and physical education together. In the morning, when they made contact Sora just gasped and looked away. Riku tried to talk to him during first period, but hesitated to poke his shoulder.

During phys. ed., Riku tried to talk to Sora while they sprinted.

"Hey Sora! I need to talk to you!" Riku called out, but Sora just ran faster. Riku was always a faster sprinter than Sora. So he did manage to catch up to him. He ran faster to his young friend.

"So-ra..." he panted "We have to talk." The brunette stopped running and Riku continued to run. He did not concentrate on where he was running for he was looking back at his friend. Riku noticed that he looks very depressed, but was distracted by how cute he still was. As he continued to run forward, he tripped and fell into the trash can.

"You need help Riku...?" Sora shyly asked. He helped Riku out of the trash can. They made eye contact and it was as if time stood still for a moment. After a short while, Sora snapped out of the trance and ran away. Riku collapsed to his knees and extended his arm. He opened his mouth, but no words came out; and withdrew him arm.

After fourth period, Riku was walking through hallway when he saw Sora. "Sora!" he called out. Sora did not reply. Riku walked quickly towards him. Sora seemed to get further away. Riku had trouble getting through the crowd of students, teachers, and other staff members.

He pushed and shoved to get by the crowd of people. Eventually he broke free and Sora was at a somewhat close distance. "Sora!" he called out again. This time Riku ran towards him. As he ran, a random student opened the door. Riku ran into it and fell to the ground. "Ow, why am I so clumsy today...?" he complained.

"Oh. I'm sorry." the student apologized and closed the door. She, as in 'the student', was out of Riku's sight. Just like Sora.

Riku could sense that Sora felt awkward around him, and he was determined to repair their friendship.

After school, Riku caught Sora before he could leave. He snuck up to him and grabbed Sora by his arm.

"Hey Sora.. uh.." was all Riku could say until he was cut off.

"Oh.. hi Riku. I have a few errands to mend to. So I'll see you later."

"Wait, do you mind if I come with you. Having company with you would make having errands more enjoyable."

"Well, it's a rather long list. It might take the whole day to complete. I don't want to keep you from finishing your homework." Sora said trying to break free from RIku

"It's no trouble really. I could.."

"No, it's okay really Riku, I can do them on my own. Thank you."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. I'm sure. Good bye." Sora walked off.

"Wait Sora!"

"Yes?" Sora replied.

"Can we talk about yesterday's conversation?"

"Some other time.." Sora mumbled, "Now please let my arm go. Or I'll be late."

Riku released Sora's arm. Sora walked off. All Riku could do now was watch him. Just watch him walk off. ...and that's exactly what he did.

" Sora... What's happened to you...? "

" It's my fault isn't it... "