Disclaimer: I don't own Sora or Riku or Kairi or Kingdom Hearts. To bad, but I don't. I also don't own Fred Claus.
AN: I know I haven't updated in a while. Actually a few weeks. I'm sorry. Being a busy high-schooler isn't easy. I also was sick for a while. But it's no excuse so here's a nice, long chapter to make up for it. Christmas break is coming up, so I should update much more.
Based on Rooftops by Lostprophets.
Riku's POV
It is extremely hard to concentrate on a movie screen when you are looking forward to the rest of the evening. Fred Claus is an ok movie, but it is not going to hit my Top 10 list. Fred Claus seems to be ending; there's the credits.
"That was a good movie." Kairi says; she's trying to make small talk.
"Yeah, it was fine. I was sort of distracted. Ready to go, we still have to get your stuff right Riku?" Sora comments.
I wonder if Sora's feeling alright. I hope he's ok. His asthma attack from earlier might have messed him up.
"Riku?" Oops I suppose I should say something.
"Oh, yeah let's go."
When I stand up, I spill a bunch of popcorn and soda on the floor. I don't even remember having that stuff in my lap/hands. Crap, now there is a huge mess on the floor.
"Crap."
"Don't worry about it sir, that's what I'm here for." A janitor cleans up the mess I made. I feel bad; he shouldn't have had to do that. I need to pay better attention to my surroundings. It's like 7th grade all over again. The stairs are sticky in the theater. So is the handle on the door out to the cold, fresh air.
"Brrr. I wish I brought a jacket." Kairi shivers, she must be really cold. Well she is only wearing shorts and a T-shirt.
"Hey I'll keep you warm." Sora gives Kairi a big hug, and we stand here awkwardly.
Finally I ask the question that I've wanted to ask all day: "Are you guys dating?"
Kairi and Sora jump a mile apart from each other.
"Whoa, Whoa, No!" Sora and Kairi seem to be thinking the same thing.
"No way. That would be really awkward. EWWW!" Kairi shudders, "We've been friends forever, but that just isn't Sora's thing." Kairi says, and Sora blushes again. He blushes way too much.
"Whaddya mean that isn't Sora's thing?" I ask; although I think I know the answer.
"Never mind." This seems to be a touchy subject for Sora. "Let's just go get your stuff Riku."
"Fine by me."
The car ride to my house is awkward. I don't want to, but I suppose I'll have to leave Sora and Kairi in the car alone.
"Bring a swimsuit!" Kairi yells out the window while I'm walking up to my house.
"Kairi shhh!" I can hear Kairi's voice get muffled by Sora's hand.
The window rolls up and I can hear a loud squabble coming from inside the car. I jog quickly in the house and grab some stuff real fast. I need my swim-suit as Kairi pointed out; I need clothes for tomorrow, deodorant, tooth-brush, toothpaste, my book, and a brush. I think that's it.
"Bye Mom, love you! See you tomorrow!" I yell as I run out the door and lock it behind me. I can hear Sora and Kairi still having a muffled argument in the car while I run down the sidewalk.
"Hey guys, ready to go?" I ask.
Kairi and Sora are both sitting there with their arms folded.
"Yeah." Sora says; he still seems mad at Kairi. I wonder what I missed. Must've been interesting to get Sora this pissed.
I pull up at Sora's house, and I really hope that this is the right one. I know I got the street right, now if the address is right, then I'm gold.
"You can park in the driveway if you want. Actually, we have company so you should park on the curb. Sorry about that." Sora says.
"No it's fine. Who's visiting? Family?"
"Yeah. You'll meet em' inside."
When we walk into the house, a blond boy turns around. It's Roxas! I know this kid! It's Axel's boyfriend! He recognizes me first and exclaims: "Riku! I didn't know you were friends with Sora!"
"Me either! We just met by chance today. I'm sleeping over."
"Cool! Me and Axel too!"
"Awesome Axel's sleeping over? Hey Roxas, how do you know Riku?" Sora breaks into the conversation. This is so cool; I can't believe that Sora and Roxas are cousins.
"He's best friends with Axel. We all went to a concert together. We saw Ragnarok; remember I told you about it!"
"I remember that. You and Axel were making out forever afterwards." I complain, because it was pretty gross.
"So you've all met? I think everyone should take their stuff up to Sora's room and you all can get settled and chill. If anyone needs anything then I can bring it up." Sora's Mom interrupts.
"Okay Mom, we'll try not to bug you."
Sora's Mom leaves the room, and we all start to take our stuff upstairs. Roxas remembers an important factor to this sleepover.
"Umm, where's Axel?
"Right here! I had to get some soda out of the fridge. I was thirsty."
Typical Axel. He drinks a lot of soda. I'm worried for his stomach lining. After getting everyone's stuff into the room, we all start to change. So does Kairi. I feel kind of awkward, like I'm invading her personal bubble, but she seems to be used to it. Nobody has put on real pajamas, just more like sweats.
"So how should we start the evening boys?" Kairi asks. She's sitting on Sora's bed; with all of her stuff near her. This must be her usual spot. There are three more mattresses set up. Maybe Sora's mom needs to blow up anoth- Oh! Roxas and Axel are going to be sharing. DUH! I wouldn't mind sharing with Sora. Ah well, maybe another time.
"Truth or Dare!" Axel shouts. "You start Kairi!"
"Ok, but before we start, the usual rules. Number one, no making anyone strip. Number two, no disgusting concoctions; drinking, eating, none. Number three, no sex or sexual things like licking. Kissing is ok, but no licking below the neck. Number four, no forcing people to eat or drink things they are allergic to, or something that they don't like. And no drink chugging until later. Last but not least, no questions that are uber-personal. Right Axel?"
"Uh yeah."
"Ok Roxas, Truth or Dare?"
"Hmm, Dare."
"I dare you to lick Axel's ear."
"Ok." Roxas is actually going to lick Axel's ear? Hmm, this could be interesting.
"Your turn Roxas."
"Riku, Truth or Dare?"
Crap. I wasn't planning on being second. I better go with Dare.
"Dare."
Roxas has this impeccably evil look on his face. Crap I'm dead.
"How did I know you would say that? Hmm. I dare you to french-kiss Sora." He does not even think, he just speaks.
"Come on guys. I have a camera all ready." Axel has the most devious look on his face. So does Kairi! And Roxas does too! No way! They planned this.
"All right. Ready to go Sora?"
"Yeah." Sora says weakly.
I press my lips firmly onto Sora's, and start out by licking his lower lip. He gasps, and I use this opportunity to slide my tongue into his mouth. I pull Sora closer to me, and we take turns fighting for dominance with our tongues. I pull away; I can't go too far on just a dare.
"Well I have some nice footage for Myspace!" Axel says cheerfully. Kairi and Roxas are just sitting there grinning their heads off, and Sora looks rather flushed. Either that or he's blushing again.
"Alright, Axel truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to kiss… Ahh Kairi!" I say. Payback time.
"Huh-uh! No way! That is not ok with me!" Roxas starts to yell and he is getting really upset. That didn't take much.
"Sora, Riku, restrain Roxas. Roxas, take a chill pill." Axel looks at Kairi and says, "You take one too Kairi."
"Roxas is being restrained Axel." Sora reports.
"Here I go." Axel says as he leans towards Kairi's face.
"Axxx-elll." Roxas whines. Wow he's really upset. He looks up at Axel. He's crying!
"Oh Roxie don't cry. Look away if you must. You are soo dramatic. Besides, "Big" boys don't cry, and you know I'll save the best for you for later." Axel says with a smirk on his face. He leans once again towards Kairi and gives her a quick peck on the check. He laughs, "See Roxie wasn't so bad right? It wasn't a big deal Kairi right?"
"Right." Kairi says shakily. She's probably worried that Roxas is gonna kick the crap out of her. Sora and I let go of Roxas and he runs over to Axel and hugs him tight. Aww, poor kid. He is still afraid of being away from Axel after they separated several months ago. But that's all over now. I think Roxas has separation issues..
"Shh. It's ok Roxie. Shh, stop crying, it'll be ok. Do you need a soda?" Axel asks, teasing Roxas slightly.
"Ok." Roxas chokes as he wipes tears off of his face.
"Chugging time!" Axel yells as he leads Sora, Roxas, Kairi and myself downstairs.
Roxas smiles and hugs Axel tightly, and then lets go. We reach the refrigerator and Axel pulls out five unmarked bottles with random colors of drinks.
"Pick your poison." Axel growls deviously.
"None of these have alcohol in them right?" Kairi asks.
"I swear that none of them have alcohol or drugs or any kind of medicine in them."
"I'll take your word for it," I say as I grab the purple colored liquid, "Wait! These are all edible right?"
"What do you take me for? Who do you think I am?"
"I think you are Axel." Kairi answers as she picks up the red liquid.
Roxas and Sora follow suit and Sora grabs the blue liquid and Roxas grabs the green liquid.
"Looks like I'm drinking the yellow liquid!" Axel says like it's the best thing in the world.
"Who's gonna say go?" Roxas asks.
"How about my mom?" Sora says.
"Alright. Let's go get her." Kairi responds. We walk to the computer room where Sora's mom is typing away at a computer.
"Hey guys!" She says enthusiastically. "What do you need?"
"We need you to say go for our chugging contest." Sora says simply.
"Ok, that sounds fine. I just need to know, there is nothing illegal, inappropriate, or disgusting in any of those bottles; right Axel?" She asks with a very "mom" look on her face.
"Yup. You got it down."
"Alright. Everyone undo your bottles. Pull your drink up to mouth. Now go!"
There is quite a lot of liquid in this. I taste it, it is grape juice mixed with Sprite and banana nectar. Not so bad I guess. I drink half of it, and look to see how far everyone is. Roxas is gagging, Kairi is almost done, Sora's done, and Axel hasn't even started. I finish and come in second. Kairi comes in third, and Roxas hits fourth. Axel still hasn't started.
"And now for the final act!" Axel gulps down his entire drink in a matter of three seconds. No exaggeration. I actually just counted.
"What was everyone's drink?" Sora's mom asks.
"I had pickle juice mixed with Mountain Dew." Roxas says, still gagging.
"I had apple cider mixed with lemonade." Kairi says, gloating.
"I had bubble-gum soda." Sora says, gloating even more.
"I had orange juice." Axel comments.
"I had grape juice mixed with sprite and banana nectar."
"Alright thanks mom, we'll see you later."
"Your welcome. Have fun guys!"
Sora's POV
I won, I won, I won, I won! HAHAHA I completely owned them. Except for Axel who had to make a scene of his chugging genius. My drink was the best. It was the best thing! Bubble-gum soda is my favoritest drink ever!
"Anybody want anything to eat?" Kairi asks as she reaches into the fridge.
"Yeah. Let's bring some apples upstairs." I say.
"Can me and Roxas have some ice cream?" Axel asks softly.
"Uhh... I guess."
"Yay! Cookie dough or mint Roxie?" Axel asks the blond boy holding onto him. Roxas looks sick to his stomach.
"I don't care Axel. You pick."
"Alright! Both then!" We all head upstairs and I toss an apple to Riku and Kairi. Riku has been curiously quiet. I'm scared at how fast Axel is scarfing down ice cream. Roxas's eyes are lighting up between each interval bite of mint and cookie dough. Uh-oh, Axel isn't even trying to restrain him! Axel knows what sugar does to Roxas.
"Roxas, I want you to stop eating the ice cream right now!" I say firmly. He grins at me crazily and says with a slur to his words:
"Rrreealllly? Cause' I kkkinda llike it. It's goooodd." His face has a maniac grin on it, and he is going to spazz and then crash any moment now.
"Axel, please go take the ice cream downstairs."
"Aww, why? This is gonna be fun! Well maybe he's had enough for tonight."
"NOOOO!" Roxas whines in a little-kid voice. "I want my ice cream!" Roxas attempts to grab the ice cream from Axel but he pushes Roxas away and tosses the empty ice cream cartons to me. I quickly dispose of it, and run back to the room. Roxas is jumping on his mattress and doing little flips every now and then. This seems to entertain Axel greatly.
Axel sees me sighing and says: "It's ok see! He's working off the sugar! It's a positive thing ok!"
"Phheww. I think I'm all done for now." Roxas says and he quickly slumps against Axel's shoulder.
"I think it is about time for bed guys." Mom comes in to tell us.
"Alright, night Mom."
Riku has been simply silent for quite a while now. He has this little notebook and he is writing furiously in it.
I wonder what he's up to.
"Hey Riku, what're you working on now?" Axel yells over to him with a silly look on his face. Roxas has completely collapsed now, and he appears to asleep. Kairi has been missing for awhile now. I didn't even notice her leaving.
"Just the norm for me. Nothing really different." Riku seems to be slightly embarrassed about this notebook of his. Hmm…
"Really?" Axel jumps up, runs over to Riku, snatches the book and runs back to Roxas; arriving before Roxas even topples over. Somehow Roxas is still asleep.
"Hey! Axel, what are you going to do?"
"Just read them out loud."
"Axell. You woke me up..."
"Oops, sorry Rox. But you're just in time! I'm going to read some of Riku's poetry out loud." So that was it! Riku's a poet. Ha a closet poet. I wonder if he's a closet something else as well…
"All right Axel; if you must. Just don't read some of the, well, stupid ones out loud ok?"
"We'll see." Riku puts his head in his hands and sighs.
"All right, I'm starting with my personal favorite."
"Axel and Roxas; together so cute,
makes me want to have a boyfriend to."
Riku's blushing!
"That was from forever ago. How about one more?" Axel asks Riku.
"That's fine. You haven't read anything too bad."
"The oceans will never compare
to those beautiful eyes of yours.
The fiery light of sapphire
burns my brain, searching for life.
It's merely irresponsible
It's merely uncontrollable
doing what I'm doing
I'm drowning in your eyes again
and the innocence within.
It's simply unconceivable
It's simply irrational
The sparkle in your eyes has cast a
light upon my mind
A light that shines so fiercely;
but I'll wait for the spark."
"Wow." Roxas has his eyes wide open and he's staring at Riku. Same with Axel but his mouth is open as well. I notice Kairi enter with a funny look on her face. Riku is blushing.
Riku's POV
I can't believe Axel read that poem out loud. Although Sora seems to be taking it well. Wait… what's he doing?
"That was beautiful Riku." Sora sits down next to me and just gives me a huge hug.
Author's Note: That super crappy poetry is by me. Both of them. I'll be pissed if I see it anywhere else. Want to use it? Get some permission from me and it will do. Read&Review please!