Disclaimer: All characters of Kingdom Hearts is property of Square-Enix and Disney.
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'I can't believe I did that. I can't believe I did that. I can't believe I did that!' Riku groaned in frustration then stomped his study table. 'This is all because of that stupid brunet! If I hadn't been busy choosing some clothe for him, I would have bought the present!'
"I can't believe you forgot to buy the present! It's our third anniversary!" Kairi said in disappointment tone.
"I'm really sorry. I was going to buy you something but---"
"No but! I can't believe this! You are as stupid as Sora said, Riku!" Kairi said before she hanged up. Riku flinched at a clanging sound and frowned. Angry, he threw the phone out from the window.
'Damn. Our date ruined because I forgot to buy present. And it was all thanks to that stupid brunet.'
"Are you all right, Riku?" his father asked.
"Hmm…" Riku replied heavy-heartedly.
"…Were you having a fight with Kairi just now?"
"No. She's just disappointed on me because I forgot to buy her a present," Riku said. His father smiled weakly.
"That's the first time. You've never forgot to buy present during anniversary," his father said.
"Yes. And it was all thanks to the stupid brunet," Riku said.
"Brunet? You mean Sora?"
"Don't mention his name…" Riku hissed. His father chuckled then took a seat next to him.
"What happened?" His father asked. Riku looked at his father for a very long time before he sighed.
"Can you believe that someone as GAY as him did not know how to choose some clothe for his performance this Saturday? Well he didn't know anything at all so I have to help him to choose a perfect clothe for him and damn it, it took a whole DAY that I forgot to buy something for Kairi!" Riku heaved after he shouted loudly. He sighed a moment later then closed his eyes to calm himself.
"I didn't know that you've becoming nicer to gay-lover," his father said. Riku looked at his father in shock. "I mean, usually you would ignore those gay-lover."
"I'm not," Riku said. His father smiled weakly. "Besides, he said he's not a gay-lover."
"Oh?" Riku nodded. He did not miss his father's smirk. "Oh well. Why don't you explain to Kairi that you're actually helping Sora for his performance this Saturday. I'm sure she'll understand."
"Hopefully. If she ever wants to speak to me again."
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"E-Ehhh?"
"It's true. Riku forgot to give present for Kairi. Kairi was pissed off," Namine said as she poured a jug of juice into Sora's glass.
"That's the first," Roxas said while lying on the sofa. He is still in weak condition but better than before. "What did Riku say?"
"She said Riku told her that he was busy yesterday that he forgot to buy her present," Namine said. Sora gulped. If he remembered clearly, yesterday, Riku was with him to choose some clothe for his performance this Saturday.
'Could it be that he went there to buy Kairi's present…?' Sora bit his bottom lip. 'But he helped me instead…'
"Sora?" Roxas noticed Sora's expression changed.
"H-Huh?"
"Are you okay?" Roxas asked. Sora nodded quickly.
"I'm fine!" Sora said then grinned. Roxas quirked his eyebrow. "Um, I have to practice. See you guys tomorrow morning. Night." The blood-related-siblings watched as Sora went upstairs.
"Is Sora all right?" Namine asked, worried.
"Dunno…"
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'What should I do? This is all my fault. If I have not being so retarded, Riku wouldn't have helped me and got scolded by Kairi!' Sora sobbed. 'I-If they break up…it would be all my fault…'
"Sora, are you all right??" Tidus asked, worried when he saw his friend crying.
"I-I'm fine," Sora said as he wiped his tears.
"But you're crying…is there something wrong?" Zidane asked.
"I-I'm fine. Just…some dirt…" Sora sniffed and wiped his tears rougher. At this moment, Riku entered his class. Heading towards his seat, Riku's eyes immediately fell upon the brunet. He did not miss the tears those were flowing from the brunet's eyes. He ignored the brunet and took a sit on his seat. He heard the brunet choked and sniffed loud.
"S-Sora…"
"I-I'm sorry!" Sora suddenly said without direction. Everyone stunned. "I-I'm really sorry!" the brunet cried then dashed out of the classmates at the exact time his class teacher entered.
"…What the hell…was that Sora?" the teacher asked. The students nodded. "What happened? Why is he crying?"
"We don't know. He suddenly said he was sorry," replied one of Riku's classmates. The teacher sighed.
"Someone get him back here. The class wills starts sooner," she said. "Riku, you get him."
"Huh? Why me?" Riku asked, annoyed.
"You're the class President, so you go get him," the teacher said. Riku grunted. Unwillingly, he walked out of the classroom and looked for a certain brunet.
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'Stupid brunet. Why is he crying, that stupid brunet. I'm the one who should be crying because of him!' Riku cursed silently. Then he heard a sob sounds nearby. He looked at the stairs leading to the first floor. Slowly, he walked backwards and saw someone sitting under the stairs. It took him not more than a second to figure out who the person is. Sighing, he approached the person and tapped his shoulder.
The person shrieked.
"I-I'm sorry!" Sora shouted, is on his knees. Riku stared at the brunet in shock. Sora slowly raised his face and looked up at Riku. His blue eyes widened. "R-Riku…" Tears swelled at the corner of his eyes.
"What…Why are you crying?" Riku asked. Sora gulped then slowly stood up to face Riku. He wiped his tears slowly.
"I-I'm sorry," Sora said. Riku blinked. "I, um, Namine told me that Kairi…was mad at you…"
"…Oh." Riku rubbed the back of his neck.
"I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to take your day that time. If I knew, I wouldn't let you to help me…" Sora mumbled, tried his hard not to cry. At first, Riku was feeling kinda glad when he saw the brunet is crying in guilt. His heart roared in satisfaction because the brunet is guilty for ruining his date. However, after seeing the brunet who is trying to hold himself from crying for a long time, his heart started to scream in agony.
'Why is he crying? I'm the one who should be crying! He ruined my date, so I should be happy to see him this miserable! But why me instead!?' "Look---"
"I'm really sorry!" Sora bowed. "I'm really sorry! I promised I'd make it up for you!"
"What?"
"Don't worry! I'm sure Kairi would forgive you!"
"W-Wha?"
"Yes! I bet she'll like it!" Soras nodded and smiled widely despite his tears are flowing fast from the corner of his eyes. "I bet she would love it."
"What…are you talking about?"
"Riku, what is your and Kairi's favorite song?" Sora asked. Riku blinked, surprised about Sora's sudden change attitude.
"Uh…Dreams Come True," Riku replied. Sora's eyes sparkled.
"Luck is on my side! This is great!" Sora exclaimed. "All right! I'll try my best and hopefully it will work out!"
'What is he talking about!? He's driving me crazy!' Riku really wanted to scream. The brunet was talking about something he could not understand. Giving up, Riku tried to forget about whatever had happened. "Look, let's go back to classroom. The teacher is waiting."
"Oh okay. Sorry again," Sora said, blushing red. Riku could not help but to smile. Instinctively, he grasped Sora's hand.
"Let's go."
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"Axel!"
"What?" Axel looked slightly annoy as he put off earphone. He looked at his friend who frowning at him. "Whaaat?"
"Where's the list of the participant?" Axel rummaged through his desk and handed two pieces of papers to his friend. "Thanks. So, all the participants name are here?" Axel nodded.
"Yup. All together, there are 60 participants. Thirty will be kick out on the first round then finalist twelve will be competing next two months which decide the real winner," Axel said.
"The winner will become our second vocalist," his friend said. Axel nodded. "I heard you met one of the participants."
"Yeah. I helped him register before the closed time," Axel replied.
"So, how is it?" his friend asked as he sat in front of Axel. The redhead looked at his Mohawk-haired friend.
"Why do you want to know?"
"Well…you have the best ear among us, Axel. So I bet you knew whether he's qualified just by hearing his voice."
"…Well…to tell the truth…" Axel pursed his lip. "I don't think he'll make it to the finalist."
"Aww…poor him." Axel chuckled. "What's his name anyway?"
"…Sora."