Promises

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"Hey Kairi, where's Sora?" Selphie asks a little suspicious of her coming out alone.

"Oh, she's in the bathroom…well I gotta go," she laughs, waving to the group. "Bye Riku! Bye, Roxas…" She winks at the blond, leaving the café. As she leaves, Roxas fakes throwing up.

"Heh, looks like Kairi has a new object of interest," Wakka laughs, putting his hand on Roxas's shoulder.

"Like Kairi has a chance," Tidus crosses his arms over his chest. "She's really gotten desperate…now she wants to go out with you and she KNOWS you hate her!"

"Will you guys help me?" Roxas pleads. "I'm too young to die!"

"There's this really pretty girl who's living a couple houses away from me," Riku starts. "What's her name again? Oh let me think…"

Selphie notices Sora no where in sight. She walks over to where Sora and Kairi were and find him on the ground. She rushes over to him, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Sora, what's wrong?" she asks. Sora continues to hold his head in his hands. "What did Kairi do?"

"N-nothing," he sniffles. "I'm just really upset and trying to take everything in still, I just want to go home but I can't…"

"Sure you can, Riku will probably-"

"I can't go home," he interrupts Selphie. "My mom…she doesn't want me home…"

"Then you could stay over at Ri-"

"His mother doesn't like me."

"Oh…" Selphie's expression saddens. "Sora, I would let you stay over at my house…but…you see, my brother wouldn't allow it…he's very protective and I'm lucky enough to hang out with girls more or less boys," she explains. "What about Wakka? Or Roxas?"

"What's the other blonde's name again? He seems nice," he questions.

"Hands off my Tiddy," Selphie giggles. "He's mine."

"Heh, I'm a little uncomfortable around Wakka but maybe Roxas…" Sora shrugs. "But I can't just invite myself into his house, that's rude."

"Don't worry," Selphie laughs. "Roxas will understand."

"And Selphie…" he stops her. "Don't tell anyone about me crying…I don't want anyone, especially Riku, to know…"

"Okay," Selphie gives him a thumbs-up. "By the way, I think you have a really good chance of Riku falling for you."

"Oh," Sora blushes softly.

"Hehe!" Selphie grabs Sora's hand and rushes over to meet up with the guys.

Riku's POV

Suddenly Selphie and Sora came out from the back room. What? Why hadn't I noticed them leaving? "Hey, where were you guys?"

"Oh you noticed," Selphie pouts softly, putting her hands on her hips. "Well, anyway it doesn't matter, seeing how you guys were talking about another girl."

"C'mon Selphie, we were only joking!" Tidus pleads.

"Selphie, give us a little break, ya?" Wakka rubs the back of his head.

"Fine," Selphie smiles happily, bounding over to Tidus. "I'll forgive you because you're so cute when you're embarrassed!"

"Am not!" Tidus begins to blush fiercely, shaking his head.

"Hey Sora…why do you have tear stains on your face?" Roxas walks over to her, pointing to her cheeks. My eyes suddenly narrow at the suspicion Kairi had said something to her.

"Oh, don't worry, I just got something in my eye," Sora grins. "Luckily, Selphie came into the bathroom and gave me some eye drops, right?"

"Right-o!" Selphie giggles, still pointing at Tidus's red stained face. Sora smiles at me, her eyes closed.

"You don't have to worry about me…" she says, winking at me. I feel as though I'm blushing, I turn away from her and concentrate on turning my face its original color.

"So, Roxas, can I ask you a favor?" Selphie says, letting go of Tidus.

"Sure, what is it?" he waits for her answer. I see Selphie look at Sora for a second then turn back to Roxas. "Is it alright if Sora stays at your house for a while? Like a week?"

Silence answers her. I snap my head to Sora, then to Roxas. Was there something I missed?

"Selphie, why are you asking him this?" I start.

"Well…I would let her stay at my house but my brother…he's evil and no offence Wakka…" Selphie stops short. "Sora's kinda scared of you…and Tiddy is mine…Riku you know why she can't stay at your house…so…uh…that leaves you Roxas…"

"Well, what about her fami-" Roxas stops. "Oh, yeah."

"Oh yeah, what? Someone tell me what the heck is going on?" my anger rises, not being able to understand this conversation.

"Honestly Riku, you of all people don't know what's going when you know Sora the most," Selphie huffs. "Sora can't go home right now. So someone should let her stay at their house and since no one other than Roxas can…c'mon Riku are you that dumb?"

"Well, excuse me," I fold my arms over my chest. Sora looks up at me, smiling.

"Don't worry Riku, I'm kinda confused too," she shrugs.

"Okay, it's fine with me but Riku…" I turn to look at Roxas. "You okay with it?"

"Sure, why wouldn't I be?" I become defensive.

"Well, it's just-ah, never mind," Roxas waves it off. "Sora, it's okay with you?"

"It's fine with me," Sora blushes softly. "Thanks Roxas!" She suddenly hugs him tightly, smiling happily. "You're the best!"

I feel a pang of jealousy stab me in the side, or maybe it was Selphie who just jabbed me in my ribs, motioning me to say something. "Hey…I thought I was the best…Sora I'm hurt…"

"Oh sorry Riku," Sora turns to me. "You're the BESTEST!"

She gives me a hug, nuzzling her face in my chest. I look up to see my friends whispering and pointing at this. She backs away, walking back over to Roxas.

"Okay then, I have babysitting in an hour, so I'll see ya guys later," Selphie waves to us, disappearing into the crowd outside.

"Me and Tidus have a game tomorrow so we should start practicing," Wakka and Tidus give Roxas and me a high five. Sora waves to them, cheering them on.

"So, that leaves us now," she begins, looking out the window. It stays quiet until I notice Sora's eyes becoming glassy and a tear rolls down.

"Sora, can I talk to you for a sec?" I ask.

"Sure, of course!" she and I walk over to an empty booth. "What is it you wanted to talk about? Is it a secret?" she leans in close, placing her hands on the table. "Tell me, tell me!"

"It's just…are you upset by what I did?" I stare at her, awaiting the truth. The silence answers my worst fears…

Sora's POV

The question hits me like ice water being dumped on my head. "Uh…well…I dunno. I mean…I know you weren't doing it because you liked me-wait, I'm sorry that came out wrong," I exhale. Okay Sora, take a deep breath. "I'm not upset about what you did."

"Are you sure?" he presses forward. "I just-"

"Don't worry…it's done and over with," I blush slightly. "So, I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah," he puts his hands over mine. "Sora…"

"Hm?" I glance at our hands, finding a piece of paper and my necklace in my hands.

"You left these at my house," Riku smiles. "I'll give you your clothes tomorrow."

"Thank you!" I pat Riku on the head, happily. "See ya!"

3rd POV

"Sora, make yourself right at home," Roxas points to the living room. "That's the den; upstairs on the left is the bathroom…is there anything I can get you?"

"N-no, I'm fine," he replies, sitting down on the peach colored couch. "Your house is beautiful…"

"Thanks, here's the remote control for the T.V., I'm gonna make some popcorn," Roxas goes into the kitchen. Sora hears buttons beep until a hum from the microwave begins. He smiles at the boy's innocence and finally relaxes. He knew Roxas wouldn't hurt him, like his friends back at Faith Valley would. He looks up at the roof window and notices it's still raining. Riku. That's all his mind is focused on…just Riku.

"I really like you," he exhales, running his hand through his hair. Or at least tried too.

"Popcorn!" Roxas smiles, carrying a large bowl and popping one in his mouth.

"…thanks…"

"What's wrong?" Roxas sets the popcorn bowl down on the table. "Something bothering you?"

"No…it's just…I don't want to ever go home but I have to," Sora explains. "Even if I hate my mom, I have to leave still. It's not fair…"

"Is that why you were crying before when we were at the Wyvern Café?" Roxas puts a hand on his shoulder.

"…no…"

"KAIRI! Did she make you cry?" he exclaims, tensing up.

"Please, don't tell anyone…just please promise me!" he pleads over and over.

"Sora, you can't let her bully you!" Roxas's grip tightens on his shoulders. Nails begin to dig through Sora's hoodie. "You have to tell Riku! He'll make her stop!"

"Roxas…" the pain continues to increase.

"You have to do something!" he orders Sora.

"Roxas! You're hurting me!" Sora yells, pushing him away from Sora. Roxas shakes his head, trying to figure out what just happened. "I'm Sorry! I didn't mean to push you! You just scared me, I thought you were gonna hurt me! I'm so sorry!"

"Sora, calm down!" Roxas stand up and comforts him. "I didn't mean to over react, okay? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"Roxas," Sora wraps his arms around him, embracing the blond.

"It's okay," he softly his hands around Sora's back. He looks down at the teen and looks into his eyes. Suddenly Sora leans up and their lips connect. Sora closes his eyes, balancing on his toes. Roxas stares at him, eyes widening as big as dinner plates. Why is she doing this?

me done now…whoo hoo! This is to all my readers...

Next chapter:

"How could you do this to her!"

"You lied to me!"

"Riku? Why are you angry at me?"

An extra bonus:

"Do you want to know the truth about Sora?"

"What truth?"

"The truth about who she really is?"