I almost lost my inspiration, but now it's back! Anyways, here's the next chapter.

Chapter 3: Riku Riku Riku

Italicized: thoughts

Italicized bold: memories

Roxas woke up and stared at the empty ceiling. It was still dark, but a peek of light was starting to appear in the sky through the window. He got up, wondering where he was. He steps out of the bed and walked through the door and down the hallway. He saw someone sleeping on the couch and walks over. He sees Riku sleeping, but he wasn't in a peaceful sleep. Roxas could see the tear stained part of the sofa, and he frowned. Why was he crying? Roxas walked over to the other side and squatted down next to him. Something inside of him wanted to hold him and comfort him, but he stop the urge. His hand brushed Riku's silver hair away from his face and he gave a small smile. He sat down and laid his head on the cushion and fell asleep, listening to Riku's soft breathing.

Riku stirred awake and felt a presence near him. He opened his eyes and saw some brown hair. He sat up quickly, his heart skipping a beat. Sora?! He took a closer look, but it wasn't Sora. …It's not…Riku dropped his head. That was stupid of me…Roxas woke up when he felt something moving besides him. He lifted his head and yawned, stretching his arms. Riku caught sight of Roxas waking up and yawning, he suppressed a laughter. That's so cute…Riku smiled gently.

"Sorry, did I wake you?" asked Riku.

"What?" Roxas asked and looked up quickly.

Riku laughed, it felt like such a long time since the last time he had laugh. It was comforting for him.

"Sorry, I must've been a burden," said Roxas looking away.

"Not at all, I hadn't have company for a while," said Riku smiling as he got off the bed.

"You consider this company?"

"Yeah…the bathroom is down the hall to the left, you can use the shower, and I have an extra toothbrush that hasn't been used yet in the cupboard. I'll find you some clothes."

"Why are you being so nice? You just met me yesterday, well, barely even met."

Riku shrugged and walked towards the kitchen.

"I feel as though you have familiar aura…" Riku pondered out loud.

"Familiar aura?" said Roxas confused.

"Uh huh…like a child."

"A child! I'm not a kid!"

Riku laughed.

"You sure are acting like one," said Riku looking over to him, "Now go get ready. I'll make breakfast, then after you eat, you have to tell me where you live, because I'm going to drop you off," said Riku turning away.

Roxas remained silent and gave sigh, doing what he was told. He came back out and smelled the freshly cook food. His stomach grumbled and he blushed when Riku turned around. He sat down and ate with Riku; they made idle talk, laughing at small jokes. When they were done eating, Riku collected the dishes and told Roxas to wait up for a while as he got ready. The shower was running, so Roxas decided to take a look around.

"Riku, want to become my wife" asked Sora smiling as he sat on the table eating some pancakes.

"Your wife?" said Riku giving Sora a confuse look.

"Yup, that way you can cook for me all day! Anyways, you act like one, always complaining when I don't clean up after myself."

"That's because you're so lazy, lazy bum."

Sora laughed and hugged him from behind. Riku smiled and continued to wash the dishes.

"I'm going to ask my parents if I can come live with you," said Sora.

"That was kind of random," said Riku, "But sure, I'd love it if you came to live with me."

"Yeah…"

Riku turned around and hugged him back.

"Let's stay together forever Riku!" exclaimed Sora happily.

Riku smiled in agreement.

The sound of the room door opening shook Roxas out of the memory. What was that? Roxas frowned in confusion. Riku saw the look on his face.

"Is something the matter?" asked Riku concerned.

"No, nothing…" replied Roxas.

They left together and Riku drove Roxas home. Roxas told him where to go and eventually they ended up at a big mansion. Some kids were outside talking. Roxas recognize them and got out of the car. Riku got out too. The kids saw Roxas and ran over to him.

"Roxas!" yelled one of the boys.

"Hey Hayner," greeted Roxas.

"You disappeared yesterday! You had us all worried, including your so called family," said the girl.

"Sorry," said Roxas apologetically.

They were all talking to him, when a red hair guy came out and ran over to him and hit him on the head.

"Ouch! What was that for Axel?!" yelled Roxas.

"For worrying us you dimwit!" yelled Axel and he sighed.

Axel looked over to Riku and raised an eyebrow.

"Who are you?" asked Axel.

"Oh, uh, Axel that's Riku. He helped me yesterday…ummmm, I think I fainted and yeah…." Roxas looked away.

"Really, well, thanks for helping him. He can be clumsy and stupid sometimes, but don't mind that."

"Hey!"

Axel smirked and walked off.

"I'll go tell the other you're okay," said Axel.

Roxas sighed and looked up when Hayner walked over to Riku.

"So you helped Roxas, thanks, if it wasn't for you, I don't think we would have ever found him again. He always goes off and does his own things," said Hayner.

Roxas rolled his eyes and walked over next to Hayner.

"Riku this is Hayner, my friend, the girl over there is Olette and the other guy is Pence," Roxas said introducing them.

"It was nice meeting you all, but I have to get going now," said Riku as he got inside the car.

Hayner ran over to Olette and Pence.

"Um, thanks for last night and this morning," said Roxas as he stood next to the car.

"It's okay, glad to have met you," said Riku smiling.

"Um, you…you think we can meet up again. I mean, I still have to really thank you for everything even though I just met you."

"The ice cream parlor from yesterday, you can find me there."

"O-okay."

Riku rolled up the window and drove off. Roxas watched after him then walked over back to Hayner and them. They talked for a while then left. Roxas walk inside, but no one was there. I thought Axel came back inside…Roxas shook his head. They must have left through the back door to go somewhere; I always wonder why…Roxas went inside his room and flopped onto the bed. He closed his eyes and heard a voice inside of him.

Riku Riku Riku…

Roxas opened his eyes once more, and it was already dark. Everyone was back, but they were asleep. Roxas turned to lie on his side. Whose voice was that? Roxas fell asleep in thoughts.