The day after that, things between the two boys worsened. Sora completely avoided Riku. In the beginning of class, Sora was at a far distance from Riku. During class, Sora looked uneasy and self conscience. He was absent for pe. At lunch, he was no where in site. After school, he was the first to leave.
This went on for a few days. Which made Riku upset and very worried. He felt as if Sora didn't even want to be his friend anymore. The 16-year-old knew he had to do something.
After school, Riku managed to catch Sora. Riku ran infront of Sora and grabbed his shoulders to prevent him from running away.
"Hey Sora. What's been going on? Why have you been avoiding me?"
"I'm not 'avoiding' you. It's just that I have been very busy lately."
Being the "big brother" figure that Riku was he ask, "With what kind of stuff? More errands? If you really are that busy maybe I could help you."
"No it's okay Riku.. Do you always have to help me with everything I do? Sometimes--" he paused "sometimes a little brother has to break free of his older brother!"
"Older brother.. eh?" Riku said sounding a little hurt.
Sora sighed, "Look Riku. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.. I-I have to go home now. I'll see you later. Or something."
"Sora.. You've changed.."
"No I haven't!"
"Yes. Yes you have!"
"I haven't and that's final!" Sora pushed Riku's hands away from his shoulder. "I have to you now. Good bye Riku." He said a little irritated.
"But Sora." Riku whispered as Sora walked away.
As Sora left, Fujio walked up to the silver-haired boy.
"Riku.. I heard everything and I'm so sorry about what has been happening to you and Sora.. but please believe me. I did not predict that this would happen. I KNOW that Sora does like you.. He's just having trouble admitting it to himself. You just need to give him time. It's not easy for most people to admit to themselves that they are attracted to the same gender."
"How can you be so sure? He's acting like he doesn't care for my existence."
"You know Sora's not like that! Sora cares about everyone."
"Yeah.. That's the Sora we know and love. Always so caring, but now he's seems changed, and it's all my fault."
"It's not your fault Riku."
"Yes it is! If I hadn't told him how I feel about him he... he wouldn't be like this right now."
"But Riku it's.."
"No 'but's, it's my fault and only mine. Maybe Kairi's fault too because that girl's always getting in the way, but yeah."
"Kairi's doesn't always get in the way." (What a lie) "She feels the same way you do about Sora, but Sora chose you didn't he?" Fujio assured, for she knew what happened during Sora's date with Kairi.
"What do you mean by he chose me?"
"That's right.. He doesn't know." She thought to herself. "Never mind I said anything. Sometimes I have no clue what I am saying." She chuckled.
"Okay.. Sure. So anyways, Sora hates me doesn't he?"
"Riku.." Fujio sighed, "Why don't you call him or something? Try getting him alone so you can actually talk to him. Then, you'll get the answer you seek."
"Hey, that's not a bad idea. I think I'll do that! Thanks Fujio. Bye!" Riku waved and ran off. Where was he going though? To Sora's house? No he couldn't. Could he?
"Hey sure Riku. Just leave! I'm perfectly fine with walking home... by myself!" Fujio bellowed to the heavens.
She heard a loud breathing sound behind her. Then a snort. "I'll walk home with you Fujio. Heh heh-heh-heh-heh."
"Oh hey..." she blinked "What's your name again?"
"Shiratori." he answered.
"Right.. Well, actually I was going to take the tram home.. and oh look. What a shame. There seems to be only one seat available... Bye!"
"Awe" he bawled looking to the ground.
Author's Note:
The story behind Shiratori. For some reason, I had Digi Charat on my mind. Which then made me think of the Otakus that are obsessed with Digiko. I thought about how stalker-ish to her they are. Which then reminded me of this guy that's always trying to get my attention. Oh, the name? I just grabbed a random Ranma dvd and saw the last name. xD
..and that's enough about my life.
How have your lives been?