-1Disclaimer: I really wish I did own Square Enix, or Kingdom Hearts, or Final Fantasy, or anything like that. I'd be rich! Yes….but I don' so sorry.
Rated: M or R if you like
Warning: Yaoi, meaning guy on guy action. If you no like that, then don't read this, or anything I write here for that matter.
Song of Desperation
Cloud waited in anticipation for Riku to come home. He wasn't sure exactly how to approach this, there were many things he could say, but only the right words would convey his thoughts exactly.
"You look horny." Sora called, making Cloud jump.
"I am not horny." Cloud replied, glaring at the brunette. He glanced around to see if anyone else had heard him talk, and sure enough, several kids were chuckling and glancing in his direction.
"Oh come on Cloud, you know that I know that since you know Riku's gay you're going to try everything you can to get into his pants."
Cloud growled and glanced around again. "Not so loud, and I most certainly do not want to get into his pants."
Sora chuckled and plopped his butt down on one of the stools by the counter. "Yeah right Cloud, you're a guy, and I know guys. You'll be with him a week or less before you two do it."
A deep blush appeared on Cloud's face, and he wiped the counter a little harder. "Sex isn't all I think about you know. I may be a guy, but I have a brain."
"Yeah, and like most guys, it's in your pants."
"You speaking from experience? Or just trying to embarrass me?"
"Both," Sora giggled.
"I didn't realize you were such a little slut before now."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
"Look Sora, I'm not shallow, I don't want to get with Riku just for sex, if I get with him, it will be for a relationship."
"Yeah, you never were one for sex. Glad to see you trying to start a new relationship though."
Cloud whirled around, eyes wide as he recognized the voice. Zack stood in the doorway, an angelic smile on his face. "Good to see you Cloud, how've you been?"
Sora looked between Cloud and Zack, confusion plain on his face. "Cloud? Who's this guy?"
"An asshole and a blackmailer."
"Oh come now, don't be so harsh Cloud. It's not like I've done anything to you."
"Yet," replied the blonde. "Why are you here? You know I can't raise that much money in that short amount of time."
"I know, I just stopped by to see how you were doing."
"Well get out. I don't need you here."
Sora watched the exchange with apprehension. "Err…Cloud?"
"What are you going to do? Kick me out?"
"If I have to yes."
"You know, if you do that, you'll cut a few weeks off your allotted time."
"Cloud…"
"You bastard."
"Cloud!"
"What??" Cloud glared over at Sora, and out of the corner of his eye, saw something silvery white. Riku's hair. "Oh…"
Riku waltzed in, glaring at Zack, Cloud, and Sora.
"Um…Hi Riku….How long have you been standing there?…"
"Not long enough." The teen replied. "Tell me what's going on before I kick all of you out."
"Well…Riku …err….you see….I…."
"Oh cut the crap Cloud." Zack glanced from Cloud back over to Riku. "You're little boyfriend over here owes me a lot of money. If he can't pay it, I'll be suing him, unless he can find something else to pay me with…"
"Sick bastard…" Cloud growled.
Riku looked back and forth between the two, then raised an eyebrow at Cloud. "So this was the guy you were all upset about the other day."
"Yes…this is him."
"Why do you owe him money?"
"Because he needs to pay me back for the rent he borrowed. I paid my share when we were living together, so now he needs to pay me back."
"Living together?" Riku asked, a bit surprised by the news. Cloud groaned and closed his eyes. He had wanted to tell Riku he was gay, and keep Zack out of all this.
"Yeah, Cloud and I are former lovers."
"Emphasis on the word former." Cloud sneered.
"Alright, I'm going to get this whole thing straightened out. Guys?" Riku asked, looking at the people still gathered in the shop, most of who were watching the drama spread out before them. "Can I ask everyone to leave? I'm closing shop early."
There were a few groans and complaints among the crowd, but everyone eventually complied, leaving Riku, Zack, Cloud, and Sora alone.
Riku turned to glare at Cloud and Zack. He was angry, an emotion he had a right to at the moment. Angry that Cloud hadn't trusted him enough to tell him this, angry that Zack was using his friend in such a way, angry that he had to find out Cloud was gay from his former lover, and just plain pissed altogether. "Alright, I think someone better explain everything to the tiniest detail. If I'm not satisfied I'll kick you all out of here onto the street, and if you struggle, I'll call the police."
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Well, Riku is definitely angry….hope everything turns out ok…and so far Cloud hasn't gotten anywhere on his book. Time is not on his side….R&R!