Shiro: Hey, sorry for the wait. Here's the next chapter of LAC! You should know by now who wrote what, so enjoy! Also, we wrote part of this chapter through chat again. It's actually pretty fun.

Sora's P.O.V.

I woke up the next morning to sunlight streaming through the window. I groaned quietly before sitting up slowly in the bed as a pain shot down my back. I look down at Riku who was fast asleep next to me, and snoring quietly, with a smile. He really is beautiful...and such a nice guy...I wish he didn't have to be hurt the way he is. I thought.

I sat there watching Riku as he slept on his stomach, his head turned in my direction and him breathing lightly with no signs of nightmares. I slowly climbed off the end of the bed and grabbed my clothes from the floor and put them on before heading to the door. I opened it and cast one look back at Riku and smiled before leaving the room and closing the door quietly. I walked to the kitchen as quietly as possible and entered only to stop dead in my tracks at the site that greeted me.

"It's about time you woke up." Sephiroth said without looking at me.

I froze and couldn't say anything as I stared at Sephiroth in shock. Sephiroth finally turned away from the breakfast he was making to look at me.

"What?" He asked.

"I...you..." I stuttered out.

"Call me Sephiroth." He turned back to cooking, "And don't look so surprised. This is my house, after all."

"Your house?" I asked.

"Didn't Riku tell you? I let him live here with me." He replied.

"Oh...right...must have slipped my mind." I said before adding, "Oh! I'm Sora Kaze nice to meet you."

"Likewise. Oh, and did you look closely at the tea you made last night?" He gestured to the box on the counter.

"No I didn't, I'm sorry." I walked over to the counter to look at the box. It said 'Paopu Tea, a delicious way to get closer to that certain someone'. I blushed when I read the box, and then put it down on the counter carefully.

"This is..." I started.

"Very expensive." Sephiroth stated.

"I'm sorry..." I said, and then added, "I'll buy you more."

"Just try not to waste it next time." Sephiroth put part of what he was cooking onto a plate and handed it to me. "Here."

"Thank you..." I took the plate and sat down. Wonder why he has that tea. I thought.

"Um, excuse me?" I asked unsurely.

"Yes?" Sephiroth asked as he looked at me and sat across from me with his own plate of food.

"What...do...you...use...that...tea...for?" I asked nervously.

Sephiroth stared at him for a moment, and then took a bite of his food. "It's for when a certain puppy comes over, and that's all you need to know."

I wanted to ask more, but I began eating knowing better then to ask. "Um…what time is it?" I asked instead.

"It's almost 11." Sephiroth replied.

"11?" I froze.

"Yes." Sephiroth said as he continued to eat.

"I have to go!" I replied frantically. I stood and began to leave the room.

"You really should take a shower first." Sephiroth said calmly.

"But I'm already late for class!"

"Forget classes today. Besides, weren't you supposed to have fainted yesterday night?" He said in a tone that suggested he didn't believe it.

I froze in the doorway. "I did faint…"

"Then I think your peers would understand if you didn't feel well enough to attend class today." He said as he stood up with his empty plate.

"Right..." I gave in and sat back down to finish eating.

"And besides, I think Riku would be hurt if he found out you left suddenly without saying goodbye." Sephiroth said as he went to put his plate in the sink.

"I wouldn't have thought it'd mattered…" I muttered and looked down at the table.

"Riku is... more fragile than he looks. He needs people. Without friends, I don't think he'd be able to go on." Sephiroth said.

"True...I was the same way" I said but whispered the last part.

"I was serious about the shower. Or maybe you want to smell like sweat and c-" Sephiroth started.

"I get it!" I cut him off. "I'll take one, but um..."

"But what?" Sephiroth said with a chuckle.

"I have no clean clothes." I replied.

"You can borrow some of Riku's. I'm sure he has something that will fit you." Sephiroth said.

"All right, I'll see if I can find some..." I agreed.

I headed to Riku's room and opened the door quietly and left it open before moving over to the dresser and looking in it quietly. I heard as Riku groaned and turn over in the bed. I quickly found a shirt and then shorts that might fit and then looked for a belt. When I found one I headed for the door of the room quietly, but glanced at Riku to see he is still sleeping soundly.

I walked out of the room and closed the door and went down the hall a bit to the open door of the bathroom and closed the door. I started the water and waited for it to get to a nice temperature before stripping off my clothes to getting into the shower.

Riku's P.O.V.

I groaned and opened my eyes only to be momentarily blinded by the sunlight. I reached out in search of something, but it wasn't there. I sat up and looked around. "Sora?" Figures he'd leave… I thought with a sigh and stood up. I found some underwear and jeans to put on before I opened the door and went out into the hallway.

I heard water running in the bathroom as if someone was taking a shower. Seph had to have gotten up hours ago. I thought. I went over to the bathroom door and heard someone humming. Seph doesn't hum, that's for sure. I thought and silently pushed the door open a crack. My flushed when I saw Sora standing in a relaxed position with his hips turned slightly to the door and his legs spread a bit so I could see his member. His hands ran through his hair as water cascaded down his body. His eyes were closed and he was smiling while he hummed a familiar song.

I could feel myself hardening at this sight. Whoa, down boy, I thought. I wanted to get a better peek, but I froze when slender fingers poked my shoulder. I turned around to see Sephiroth giving me a disapproving look. I quietly closed the bathroom door and rubbed the back of my head. "I…um…" I started to explain myself. Sephiroth just shook his head and pointed to the living room. I followed his silent order and walked away, Sephiroth behind me.

He walked past me and headed for the door. "I'm heading out. Don't be late for work today." He said as he left.

Sora's P.O.V.

I turned the shower off and changed into the clothes I had grabbed. I opened the door and walked to the kitchen. The blue shirt came to mid upper thigh; the shorts came past my knees and defiantly needed a belt. I blushed when I saw Riku in the kitchen shirtless.

"Morning." Riku gave me a smile.

"Morning." I smiled back.

"Don't scare me like that. I thought you'd left by yourself." Riku stated.

"I wouldn't leave...you were worried?" I gave him a surprised look.

"Well...yeah..." He looked away slightly.

"Did you think...I'd just...up and leave for no good reason?" I asked, feeling a little hurt.

"Well, I...not really." He said and looked at me.

"But you did think I just left you by yourself..." I looked down sadly.

"Because you weren't there." He walked over to me and added, "Sorry...for doubting you."

"It's fine. To tell you the truth I almost did leave." I said. I looked at Riku and added, "But only because I was late for class but I changed my mind when I thought of you."

Riku smiled at me then looked at what I was wearing and stifled a laugh. I gave him a mock glare as he laughed.

"What?" I asked.

"My style is definitely not your style." Riku laughed.

"It was either yours, mine, Sephiroth's, or my birthday suit." I stated.

"I don't know, that last choice looks good on you." He said with a smirk.

"Riku," I whined and blushed, "you may like it but if Sephiroth was still here."

"I know, I know. Oh, and you've got that shirt on inside out by the way." Riku stated. I looked at it and turned to go to the bathroom to fix it, but Riku grabbed my hand to stop me. "Seph's gone; you don't have to go in there to fix it."

"But..." I blushed.

"What? Need me to help?" He asked teasingly.

"I..." I stuttered embarrassed.

"After last night, what are you embarrassed about?" He asked.

"It's just...well...last night was..." I started.

"Was what?" He asked.

"I don't know...the tea...I..." I said embarrassed.

"...so...you're saying you regret it now?" Riku took a step back.

"No! I don't regret it!" I cried.

"...All right. You can go fix the shirt in the bathroom if you want." Riku turned back to the kitchen.

I watched Riku turn away with a hurt look. I looked to the ground and began to shake as I tried to hold back my tears.

"I'm sorry." I let out a small cry before running to the bathroom and closing the door.

"Sora!" I heard him yell after me and I heard him approach the bathroom door. "Sora...are you ok?"

"I'm fine." I leaned against the door and sniffled a bit.

I heard Riku rest his head against the door. "Even if we didn't have that tea...I still wanted it, Sora... I'm sorry, this is just all so new... I don't know what to think."

"I...understand...don't...worry...about...it." I replied.

"You're still my friend...aren't you?" He asked.

"Yes..." I said. I don't want to be just your friend.

"Good... hey, you have work today right? I'll escort you back." He asked.

"Thanks." I said and fixed the shirt. I opened the door, but I looked at the floor instead of him.

"You sure you're ok?" Riku looked at me with concerned eyes.

"Yes, I'm fine" I smiled at Riku.

He smiled back. "Good. I'll grab a shirt and..." he looked down at his stomach which was still covered in dried cum, "Actually; let me take a shower first, too."

"All right." I agreed. I moved out of the way and went to the living room and sat down on the couch.

Riku's P.O.V.

I went into the bathroom and turned the water on. I stripped and stepped into the cool water. I closed my eyes as the water hit my face. My thoughts drifted to Sora in the shower, causing my member to harden again at the sight. I reached down to stroke it and couldn't help but let out a soft moan. I slid down to the shower floor as my thoughts wandered to the night before. All the feelings and all sounds that escaped Sora's mouth filled my head. I stroked harder and faster. I kept it up until I finally released. I muffled my moan by putting my other hand over my mouth.

I sat there for a few seconds, panting, as the water washed away all evidence of my actions. At that point I didn't care about my hair, so I stood up and shut off the water. I dried myself off with a towel and put on the pants I had on before. I stepped into the hall and made my way to my room to find a shirt, but not before glancing at Sora in the living room. I quickly threw on one of the shirts in my closet I was sure was clean and went back out to the living room.

Sora's P.O.V.

I looked up as I heard the shower turn off. Riku left his room and entered the living room and smiled at me. "Hey, ready to go?" He asked.

"Yeah." I replied.

Riku grabbed his favorite jacket and slid it on. "Oh, almost forgot. I better leave a note for Vanitas."

"Vanitas?" I asked.

"He always comes over before work. I need to let him know I won't be here." Riku said as he went to get a piece of paper. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

"I'll leave it on the door for him." Riku wrote a quick note and walked back out to me. I slipped on my jacket and grabbed a plastic bag with my clothes in it as he walked back out.

"Okay." I said, and then added, "I hope you don't mind me borrowing your clothes."

"It's fine. Though, that is one of my favorite shirts. I'd like it back eventually." Riku opened the door for me.

"All right." I agreed.

"After you." Riku held a hand in front of his chest, gesturing to the door. I left the house and waited for Riku to show me the way. He closed the door and locked it and stuck the note behind the numbers by the door. He turned to look at me with a smile. "Okay, the station is in the 1st District. We can take a shortcut from here through the main square." He stated.

"Lead the way." I replied.

He started walking and I followed close behind him. "Sorry you missed classes today." Riku said after a minute.

"It's fine. Probably nothing big going on anyway." I replied.

"Good." He said.

"Mhm... I hope you'll be okay" I commented.

"What do you mean?" He asked confused.

"It's nothing, never mind." I stated as he looked at me.

"If you mean Ansem... I'll live..." He mumbled. I looked away guiltily. "It'll be okay..." He added more for himself than me.

"I can find my way from here." I stated. I still couldn't look at Riku.

"You sure?" Riku looked at me.

"Yeah." I smiled at Riku. "I'll be fine"

He was quiet for a moment. "Okay."

"I'll see you later okay?" I gave Riku a quick hug and a peck on the check before pulling away.

"Yeah." Riku replied with a smile.

"Bye." I said.

"Bye. And...Thank you." He replied.

"Your welcome," was all I said before I began to walk down the street and out of sight. When I got far enough away I leaned against a wall and sighed. I looked up at the sky sadly. "Why'd I have to be an idiot and say that...?" I whispered.

Riku's P.O.V.

I ran into Vanitas on the way back to my house, and we walked around the city until it was time for work. Something told me not to tell him that I slept with his little brother just yet. The truth was I was dreading walking through the doors of the Atrum Caelum, but I didn't let it show. I only started to panic when I saw my task for the night.

A hand on my shoulder confirmed my fears. "I need a little help with paperwork tonight." The dark voice said. "You'll be my assistant."

Without another word he led me back to his office. I felt Sephiroth's eyes on me, and I couldn't help but remember a day that seemed to be ages ago when I wanted to tell him what was happening to me. I wanted to ask for help, but the night I planned to tell him Ansem threatened to kill me if anyone ever found out. I wouldn't put it past him to do it, too. I could only pray he didn't find out about Sora. I braced myself for the worst as he locked the door behind us.

His cold yellow eyes glared at me. "I haven't seen you for a while, Riku."

"I was sick." I said.

"Oh, really?" He walked over to me. "I heard you skipped. That you were perfectly fine."

I didn't answer.

"And then there was yesterday. How fortunate it was that the kid you escorted fainted on the way there."

"He did faint."

I was pushed back against the wall hard. "Then you should have left him there on the street." Ansem hissed. "You're forgetting you're place, Riku."

"I know my place."

He punched me hard for that. Not my face, since people would see, but my stomach so my clothes would hide the bruise. "No, you don't know your place. I thought you grew out of this rebellious phase, but it seems like you're just begging to be punished."

He flipped me around and slammed me against the wall. It didn't take him long to get my pants down and his cold fingers to wrap around my length. He pumped it roughly, and I felt his own erection probe my entrance. I closed my eyes and leaned against the wall for support. After a few seconds I felt him shove his cock deep inside me. I began to shout, but he placed his fingers in my mouth to stifle my noise. He thrusted into me hard, pushing with all his strength.

It hurt like hell.

I heard him moan in pleasure. He loved this; playing with his toy. I felt hot tears threaten to escape as his fingers explored my mouth and his other hand continued to rub my length.

What was different about this time and all the other times in the past was that now I knew how good it was supposed to feel. I pictured Sora: his body, his voice, his touch. It lessened the pain a little, but not enough. It seemed like forever before he finally finished, filling me with his disgusting seed.

He groaned and pulled away from me. I collapsed on the ground, unable to hold back my tears any longer. He grabbed my hair and jerked me to my feet. "Now it's time for punishment." He threw me back, causing me to stumble and hit the back of my head on his desk. A searing pain flooded my head. Before I could reorient my senses I felt his boot slam into my chest. The air was knocked completely out of me. "Don't disobey me again, Riku. Next time I will break you." He stood in front of me. "Sit up."

I managed to get on my knees, ignoring the pain in my chest.

"You know what to do."

Almost unconsciously I reached out and began to stroke his member. I leaned in and took his head into my mouth. I closed my eyes and tried to think of Sora as I sucked the older man's cock. It didn't take long for him to harden.

Without warning he pulled me up by my hair, turned me around, and pushed me down against the desk. A second later he penetrated me again for the second round. I bit my lip to stop my shouts. I didn't think it was possible, but his thrusts were even more forceful than before. I felt like he was going to rip my body in two. After what seemed like an eternity he came inside me with a grunt. My energy was spent, and I faded out of consciousness soon after he pulled out.

I was awoken by a sharp kick to my ribs. "Get up. Work's over." Ansem said in a bored tone.

My body ached all over, but I had enough willpower left to stand myself up and stagger to the door.

"Don't forget, little Riku, if anyone finds out there will be hell to pay." He threatened and then added. "For both of you."

I shivered and left the office as quickly as my body allowed. There was only one person I wanted to see that night, so I made my way down to the station. I needed Sora.

Shiro: Can you guess who Sephi is seeing? Don't you wish Paopu Tea was real? I do. Please keep reading and reviewing!