Thank you for all the reviews ;D Oh and I forgot to place this on the first chapter...

DISCLAMER I do NOT own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters used in this fanfic ;D Thank you

I was happy to see that people enjoyed the beginning which has encouraged me more to continue... I like where this is going so far! Oh yes, Thank you much for the cookies, and for helpful reviews ;D

My inspiration you ask? Francesco ;D

Main Pairing: Riku/Sora

Side Pairings: TBA ;D

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Chapter 1: Before The Bell

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"Sora? I have to talk to you" a gentle voice called out into the hall as a young boy with small brunette spikes came sprinting down it with a wide grin on his face. Looking up to his mother, he noticed she had a frown, and glistening eyes. The boy instantly knew something was wrong and frowned with her, only to jump up into her open arms.

"Yes mommy?" the innocent boy fluttered his light blue eyes and looked into his mothers.

"Mommy, is going on a trip, and won't be coming back for a long long time..." the boys ears instantly perked up at this and a small pout formed on his lips.

"But why?" light blue orbs began to fill with tears as small wiry arms wrapped around the woman's neck.

"Daddy, and I need to take a break from each other... because things haven't been going so well..." on the verge of tears she placed her son down, planted a kiss on his cheek, grabbed her suitcase, and walked out of the door with a small mumbled 'goodbye'.

Blue orbs fluttered open and a pounding headache pulsed throughout his entire body. His small bony hand moved to his head then noticed, it didn't feel normal. Looking at the hand he noticed that there was blood upon his finger tips. Feeling the same hate for his step mom he noticed a small stain on the wall too. Putting that behind he went on to think back to the memory he had just encountered as he pushed back tears and stood up slowly.

Dragging his feet over to his bed, which consisted of a sleeping bag, small, and flat pillow, and a ragged blanket that his mother had made for him, in the corner of the small cement room. Pushing his feet into the sleeping bag he covered up his arms with the holey, but soft, blanket, slowly closing his eyes and pushing the rag against his face. It was the only thing that he had left, that still had his mothers scent.

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A loud beeping noise filled the room as the sunrise beamed through the partially opened windows. The silver haired teen rolled over in his bed and let out a small mumbled. Extending his arm he slammed the off button on his alarm clock and pushed himself out of bed. Quickly placing his black jacket on over his white undershirt, he pulled up a pair of jeans and brushed his fingers throughout his hair.

Walking down the stairs he cast a glance to the couch that his father laid on, then to the front door. Grabbing the small bag next to the door he swung it around his back and opened the front door, approaching his car slowly. Placing keys in the ignition, he listened to the purr of his car as he drove slowly down the road. He hated the first day of school, it was just another day to listen to all the rules, not that anyone even listened.

Taking the final turn into the schools parking lot, he parked and stepped out of the car. Walking up to the front doors he pushed them open and took a left. Going to his locker he quickly turned the lock and shoved all of his stuff in the small space. Slamming it shut he strolled down the small hallway and off too the library, where he was going to meet Axel. The fiery red headed boy was sitting at one of the small tables in the corner tapping his fingers on the table and instantly placed a smirk on his face when he saw the silver haired teen strolling towards him.

"Hey Axel" Riku responded as he placed his arm out in a ninety degree angle.

"Hey, just like old times..." Axel placed his arm in a similar fashion and placed it against the older teens. Both of them taking their seats they began conversing about there plans for this year. Axel plainly stated...

"Well, we can't do anything that we did last year..."

"Of course not, that would be what an amateur would do.." Riku pondered his thoughts and a devious plan came into a clear view...

"I've got it!" Axel glanced at Riku and placed a smirk on his face...

"So what's this years big back to school plan?" Riku shifted his eyes from the librarian then back to Axel and whispered the entire thing.

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"Get Up! Your going to be late for school!" a voice called down the stairs. Sora groaned and cinnamon spikes poked out from under the blanket that he had slept with over his face. Blinking his eyes he stood up and discarded the clothes he had on previously and pulled on a pair of black boxers. After that he put on some jeans with holes in the knees, and were a little too baggy. Finding a shirt that didn't look too dirty he put it over his head and let out a small sigh. Today was his first day of school with his year older step brother, Roxas. Because his freshman year of high school was held at Hallow Bastions Freshman Center, he finally got to go to Hallow High.

"Hello Sora..." Roxas grinned as Sora reached the top step. The spiky haired blonde placed his hand out in front of him and pushed Sora backwards, in turn made him stumbled back a step and roll backwards down the flight of stairs. Finally slamming into his room door, he let out a small mumbled, pushed himself back up and gritted his teeth as he made his way back up the stairs, pushing Roxas aside when he finally made it up.

Grabbing a bowl out of the cupboard he poured himself some cereal and sat at the small rounded table. Eating silently, Roxas sat beside him and began his morning ritual, of making his younger step brother's life miserable before school. Sora quickly got up with his bowl to dump it at the kitchen sink, but was soon stopped by an outstretched foot, which the small brunette had tripped over, let out a small yelp, and face planted into his bowl of cereal.

"Looks like your breakfast isn't very well balanced!" And with a small laugh he walked over his step brother and out the door to catch the bus. Sora quickly scrambled off of the ground and threw the bowl into the sink. Sliding into the bathroom he ran the sink water and splashed it on his face and hair to get the milk and random cereal pieces off. Ripping a towel off of one of the various shelves he dried off himself and sprinted around the corner, grabbing his bag and running out of the front door.

"Just my luck" Sora mumbled as the bus slowly rolled away. He had no idea where the next stop was so he began running behind the bus. Many kids looked out of the window and laughed at the small figure running, especially Roxas. As the bus finally turned the corner he saw a line of kids much taller then himself but he took a deep breath and slowly went in the back of the line. Boarding the bus people snickered as Sora passed them and he ignored them to the best of his ability. Spotting the familiar red head he sat next to her and sighed.

"Hey Sora" She smiled as she placed her book bag on her lap so Sora could have some room. In the same tone she went on to say...

"Looks like your morning didn't go to well..." she placed her arm around his shoulder and he shuddered. Flashbacks of the last night pierced his mind and any touch made him instantly flinch.

"Sorry, just a little, jumpy." Sora mumbled as he glanced out the window watching the trees fly by.

"Are you okay?" Kairi placed a worried glance in Sora's direction...

"I'm fine..."

"I said I'm sorry about last night... they knew.."

"I'm fine Kairi.." Sora stood up as the bus came to a stop and pushed himself up the isle and off of the bus. Slowly walking into the giant double doors, he spotted Demyx at his locker. The blonde turned around and smirked,

"Take you long enough to get to your locker, jeez" Demyx lightly punched the smaller brunette in the shoulder and smirked again.

"Lay off Dem, don't need anymore crap today, especially from you.." Sora fumbled with his lock on his locker and failed once more.

"Bad morning again? Why does Roxas do that every morning?" Demyx pushed Sora aside and laughed...

"Combination?"

"Hey I can do it my... 38..."

"I thought you could do it"

"23" Sora quickly interrupted as he looked at the paper with his combination on it.

"Okay, okay, and the last number?" Demyx looked over to Sora.

"11"

A soft click was heard and the locker door slowly opened. Sora quickly put his finger up to Demyx mouth, telling him to shut up and not even dare to say a word. Shoving everything in his locker, he slammed it shut and they pushed on and moved throughout the building.

"Where should we go, we have a half n hour before classes even start.." Sora chimed as they walked past a clock that read 7:15 AM.

"How about the library... I heard that's where most people go while they wait.."

"Sure.."

Walking through the small doors they glanced around and looked for some place to sit. The place was pretty empty except for a few tables. Sora's eyes widened when he looked to the corner with a red head and silver haired teen sitting there looking back. He gulped as he instantly remembered his face.

"Demyx maybe we should leave..." Sora said as they sat a table in the middle of the rather large room.

"Aww, come on Sora, what's the worst that could happen..."

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Axel slammed his hand on the library table and let out a yell.

"That's brilliant Riku!"

"Oh Yes I know!" Riku placed his eyes on the door as he saw a familiar brunette walk through the door with a blonde headed kid who looked older but they both looked so clueless.

"New students... so fun.." Axel smirked as he slowly stood up and brushed his fingers through the tips of his spiky red hair. Waving on Riku to come along, he wondered why he had even looked so surprised to see the younger ones walk into the library in the first place. Axel took a seat next to Roxas, while the silver haired teen, Riku, slowly took a seat next to the trembling Sora. Axel placed a smirk on his face as he looked from Demyx then to the stunned Sora.

"Hey arn't you Roxas's new step brother..." the red head glared at Sora with much pleasure in his awaited response.

"Yeah" Sora mumbled as he gave a quick glance to Demyx.

"Whats it to you, Axel" the blonde glared at him and quickly grabbed Sora...

"Come on lets..."

"Leaving so soon?" Rikus soft voice was carried throughout the room and Sora had yet another shudder down his spine. Sora nodded at Demyx and quickly hurried out of the room before Riku could get in his head anymore then he already had.

Axel turned to Riku and raised an eyebrow.

"So you know the kid?"

"Vaguely"

"Let me guess, I don't want to know..."

"Exactly.."

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As the cinnamon spikes bobbed around the corner with his blonde headed friend they quickly ran into Kairi who looked as if she was going to burst into tears.

"Sora, this isn't working out... I think... we need... to go our separate ways..."

"What did you do this tim..." Demyx was quickly interrupted by Sora's stern voice.

"Shut up Dem... Kairi..." His voice trailed off as the red headed girl quickly paced away and her small little group quickly chased after.

Sora looked over to Demyx who seemed to be lost in some dream world as he starred longingly after the group that Kairi had just left with.

"Demyx? Hey.. Dem!" The boy snapped his fingers in front of the blondes face and he quickly jumped and said.

"Huh?"

"What was that all about?"

"Namine..."

"What?"

"Namine... Shes new this year. And shes going to be my new girlfriend.."

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Authors Note: This will be my shortest chapter ;D I just think thats a good spot to leave it at for now ;D Every chapter should get longer, until it gets to the point where its already long enough! The next chapter may be a LITTLE slow but I promise it will be longer!