After reading my story over, I kind of got my inspiration back. I think I'm starting to get the idea back, haha, well, here's the next chapter though.

Chapter 4: Chocolate Mint

Italicized: thoughts

Italicized bold: memories

Roxas walked pass people trying to get to the ice cream parlor, where Riku had said where he would see him usually. He finally got there after getting through the crowds. He opened the glass door and walked in, meeting with an aroma of vanilla mixed with chocolate. He looked around the place. There weren't much people there, but it felt like a cozy place to sit down and relax and do some paper works. He caught a glimpse of silver hair and looked towards that direction. He saw Riku working, serving people with that gentle smile of his. He smiled a bit too when he saw it. He walked over to the counter slowly. Riku looked up and smiled, waving towards him. Roxas made it to the counter and sat down on one of the stools.

"Hey, how are you feeling today?" asked Riku as he took a glass bowl and scooped some strawberry ice cream in it.

"I'm fine now, thanks again," said Roxas as he watched Riku's hands.

Riku smiled and handed him the bowl of strawberry ice cream. Roxas looked at it then at Riku.

"Don't worry, you don't have to pay for it," said Riku as he rested his arms against the counter.

"Are you sure?" asked Roxas still looking at the ice cream.

Riku chuckled and nodded then said, "Yeah, just eat it."

Roxas smiled brightly and took the spoon, scooping up some and eating it. He let it melt inside his mouth. His eyes widened and he ate some more.

"This is really good. Tastes better than the ones I usually eat," said Roxas.

"Usually eat?" said Riku raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah…but my friends don't know I prefer strawberry…I don't want to sound weird and all."

"Haha, there's nothing wrong with a boy who prefers strawberry ice cream…I knew someone who preferred it too."

"Really? What's his name?"

"…I rather not mention it…too much memories."

"Oh…so, what's your favorite ice cream?"

"Chocolate Mint."

Roxas smiled and took another bite from the ice cream.

It was around midday when Roxas started to leave. He waved good bye to Riku and walked back home, waiting fro another day to come again so he can go back to the ice cream parlor. Riku grabbed the bandanna on his head and slid it off. He stretched a bit, and headed to the back room. He found Leon and Cloud there, but they were just quietly whispering. Riku paid no attention to it and took off the uniform, changing back to his original clothes. It was only once and a while he would help them out, not because he wanted to, but because he owed a favor to Cid for helping him out when he was kicked out of his own home and needed money. Cloud got up to leave and patted Riku on the back. Riku turned around and smiled at him.

"So, who's the new boy?" asked Leon as he started to get up too.

"What are you talking about?" asked Riku.

"That boy that was looking at you so affectionately," said Cloud smiling at him then nudging his arm.

"It's not what you think. I just happened to meet up with him at the park, and he had a fever so I helped him out," said Riku laughing a bit,

"Yeah…I wonder if I can believe that," said Leon leaving.

Riku rolled his eyes and finished changing.

"His eyes…they remind me of him too…" whispered Cloud and he stood by the doorway. "You're not just using him because of that are you? Like a substitute."

"No, it's just like what I said and I know better than to stoop that low," said Riku as turned towards Cloud.

Cloud smiled softly at him then left, Riku following suit then leaving the parlor, waving good bye to them.

Roxas made it back to his house and entered the house. The rest of his so called family was gathering in the kitchen. He walked over to them and frowned.

"What are you guys doing?" asked Roxas.

Axel turned around and wrapped his arms around Roxas's neck and pulled him in.

"Grab some while you can," said Axel. "Xemnas bought some ice cream, but he only bought chocolate mint."

Roxas looked at it then at everyone else.

"I already ate some ice cream…but I guess I can get some more," said Roxas as he sat down at the table and grabbed a bowl.

Demyx grabbed some and threw some around, starting an ice cream food fight. Roxas rolled his eyes and took a bite out of the ice cream. He looked up from the ice cream and found that he was in a familiar house. Riku's? Roxas heard some running and turned around and flinched when somebody ran into him, but pass right through him. He turned to look in the kitchen.

"Why did you only buy chocolate mint?" asked Sora as he ran to the chair by the table and sat down.

"It was all they had, sorry Sora, I know you like strawberry better," said Riku.

Sora pouted and opened the cover and grabbed a spoon then scooped some up.

"Get a bowl, or at least a cone," said Riku as he sat down besides him.

Sora stuck his tongue out at him then ate the ice cream. He scrunched his nose and looked over to Riku.

"The mint…tastes bitter…" said Sora pouting.

Riku laughed and leaned in and kissed him.

"Want me to make it go away?" asked Riku, as his face inched closer to Sora.

"Sure," said Sora smiling then letting Riku kiss him once more.

Sora dropped the spoon and wrapped his arms around Riku. The kiss became more heated, Sora's face becoming flustered. They parted, letting Sora take in breaths of air. Riku started to kiss down his neck.

"Wait Riku…not here," said Sora.

"It's okay," said Riku as he pulled Sora down to the ground.

Roxas looked away towards the bowl of ice cream, watching it was it started to melt. He covered his airs to block the sounds of breathing. He closed his eyes tightly and felt something wet run down his cheek. He opened his eyes again and saw everyone looking at him. He wiped the tears away quickly and set his spoon down.

"Geez Roxas…did it taste that horrible that you had to cry?" asked Axel.

"Shut up," said Roxas looking down at the ice cream.

They all looked at one another then went back to throwing the ice cream.

"Chocolate mint huh? Somehow…it tastes…bitter," whispered Roxas as he got up from the table and walked to his room.

He laid down on his bed and stared at the ceiling. I shouldn't get worked up over that…whatever it was…but still…whose feelings are these? Mines…or Sora's?