Chapter 5: Trouble through the Night

Sora woke up to an empty bed. Riku had been looking out of the window. He was embarrassed to look at Riku. He didn't want Riku to bring up the events that went on in their bedroom last night. The way he pleaded and begged for Riku.

Sora was in deep thought, and didn't notice his lover sit in front of him. Sora saw Riku and flinched back.

"Axel stopped by a few minutes ago. He wanted me to confirm if we were gonna do this stupid campaign"

"And what did you say?"

"Undecided"

"Do you want to? Do you think we should go?"

"Sora, if you want me to then just say the word"

"Riku, could I ask you a question…about us…our relationship?"

"What did I do now?"

"No Riku, I just want to ask you what's going to happen"

"Sora, do you really think I can tell you that. As of now, you're the one who doesn't trust me, and you're the one who thinks I'm a constant liar. So my opinion doesn't matter"

"I didn't say any of that"

"Sora, do you think that I like what I did to you, yes I may have slept with another guy, but it was one time…wait, wait, I forgot. Ansem told you different, so it must be true"

"Riku, you expect me to just forgive you that quickly. I can't stop seeing it when I go to sleep and when he's around, and whenever it's brought up. When we're together…"

"You feel abandoned even when I'm there?"

"I cannot stand this aching feeling in my mind telling me that it will never be over. I want to forget, but I can't. That's why I hesitated to have sex with you the other day…it bothered me. Knowing that you would hold him in your arms and kiss him until he fell asleep. Or how you called out his…"

"Don't finish that"

"You don't know what it's like"

Ansem walked in smiling profoundly. Riku glared at him.

"Sora…I can not take that night back and if you can't forgive me for that, then I'm sorry"

Riku walked out, slamming the door behind him. Ansem smiled and walked out, telling Sora that he would be back. That night, Riku went to a bar and started drinking. It was late and Sora stood in the bathroom sulking.

Riku walked in with a bottle of vodka and Axel under his arm.

"Okay, I'm sure Sora will take care of this little problem"

"Sora…can go to hell for all I care"

Axel put him in a chair. Sora walked out of the bathroom.

"Sora, buddy he's drunk and…"

"Thank you Axel, I can handle it from here"

"What time is it?"

"It's 2:30"

"Only Riku drinks so early in the morning"

"Sora, I think you two need to sort out your issues"

"But Axel he…"

Riku stumbled onto the ground, half asleep. Sora kneeled down and placed Riku's head on his lap.

"Sora, when Riku said spring break, do you know when this was?"

"He told me…"

"No, I mean how long ago?"

"…No"

"Then you should actually try to find out, because it would be pretty stupid of you to give up when he's trying to make it up to you"

"I'm not giving up, I…"

"It seems to me that you're quitting"

"So am I supposed to forget what he did?"

"No, but don't hold it against him so much. It'll take the burden off of the both of you"

"I don't get it"

"Look at it this way, Riku could've denied the entire thing through his ass and then some. Sora I don't think you're the only one suffering here"

"Axel, you don't get it"

"And neither do you. Okay, let's look at it from another angle. It's not only hurting you, but it could be hurting Riku as well"

"How can he possibly be hurting, he cheated on me"?"

"Yeah, except rub it in his face when things go bad. Look Sora, Riku's hurting because of what he did to both you and himself"

"What did he do…?"

"Ask him when he sobers up"

Axel left, closing the door slowly behind him. Sora looked at the sleeping Riku before him and sighed.

"Uh, I guess I'm stuck here until later on tonight"

Someone knocked on the door.

"That's getting annoying" Sora said to himself.

"COME IN!" he shouted.

Riku rubbed his head. It was Ansem.

"What do you want?"

"Just some conversation"

"Yeah, I know how your conversations go"

"Sora, I'm offering you a peace treaty"

"Don't bother, you've done enough"

"But I'm not the one who had an affair, now am I?"

"Ansem could you just go?"

"And what fun would that be. Your precious Riku is too wasted to stop me as of now"

"Ansem get out"

He pushed Sora to the floor.

"Now what fun would it be to do it right here in front of him"

"LET ME GO!"

"Now, now don't be so hasty to push me away"

He ripped off Sora's shirt, scratching his chest. He forced Sora's pants off. Tears came to the young boy's eyes, as he feared what would happen. He moved back, hitting Riku slightly. Ansem smirked and left the room. Sora dug his head into his lap and began to cry, ignoring Riku's presence. He stood there half naked with no intention of moving.

Riku got up and rubbed his head.

"Dammit, I told that bastard I can handle my drink. He hit me hard"

Riku heard Sora whimpering and rolled his eyes. He slowly walked over to the dresser and pulled out a cigarette and a match.

"Still crying I see"

"Just shut up and leave me alone" said Sora still crying.

"Excuse me Sora, but you're not the type to walk around nearly nude" said Riku while smirking.

"It's none of your business alright"

"Awe, did you hurt yourself"

Riku plopped to the floor where Sora stood.

"Lemme see"

"It isn't your concern"

"Stop being a brat"

He pulled Sora's arms away only to see his hair rustled and scratches on his chest.

"Who touched you?"

Sora stared down at his fingers again.

"I'M NOT GONNA ASK YOU AGAIN! WHO THE FUCK PUT THEIR HANDS ON YOU?"

"Stop yelling at me"

"THEN ANSWER ME DAMMIT"

He tried to move Sora's arms from his face, but Sora fought hard. Eventually, Riku, being the stronger of the two, prevailed. He pinned Sora's arms at his sides and glared down at him.

Sora looked up and held Riku's icy glare, "What the hell is your problem?" he asked.

"It's done, now leave it alone"

Sora couldn't help but blush; Riku's lips were less than 2 inches away from his own.

"Riku, get off of me…you're"

"Not until you tell me what I want to know"

"It's too early for this"

"Is this the only way I'm going to get answers?"

"I don't know what you mean"

"You know exactly what I mean"

"Riku, stop!"

Then tell me"

"I…can't"

Axel walked in once again.

"Hey Sora, I saw Ansem leave here not too long ago. What did he want?"

Riku got up and walked over to Axel.

"Remind me to kick your ass later"

He waked out of the room angrily.

"What was that for?"

"It's a long story. He's looking for Ansem"

"Ah, I'm guessing Ansem came to offer his little peace treaty, eh?"

"Yes, but how did you…never mind"

"Sora, I strongly suggest that we go try to calm him down"

"Where did he go off to? I don't even know where Ansem is"

"He's downstairs in the lounge"

"Great…"

Sora picked up his pants and slid them on quickly. He buttoned them up, leaving the belt behind and he put on a white shirt to hide the mark. He closed the door and he and Axel headed after Riku.

Meanwhile, Riku stood face to face with Ansem.

"When the fuck are you gonna get it through your head?"

"Riku, it was harmless fun"

"Why do you insist on pissing me off?"

"Because you're so darn cute that way"

Riku punched Ansem in the stomach.

"Stay the fuck away from him"

"Or…what" Ansem coughed.

Riku punched him again and again until he was on the floor. Sora and Axel stood by the door.

"Or I will kill you"

Ansem spit the blood on the floor and stood on the ground.

"You hit like a girl"

Riku started to kick Ansem until blood cascaded out of his mouth.

"Stay away from him."

"RIKU!" shouted Sora, nearly to a crying point.

He walked over to Riku and slowly pulled him away from the man on the ground.

"Axel…call the ambulance"

Sora walked Riku back to their room.

Sora kneeled on the floor, placing Riku's head on his lap once again. Riku stared at the wall to the side and stood silent.

"Riku?" Sora questioned.

"What is it?"

"How long ago was it?"

"What?"

"When you slept with Tidus"

"Sora, don't get started…"

"Could you just…" Sora asked sadly.

"Nearly two years ago"

Sora looked away from his lover, hating himself for jumping to conclusions.

Riku glanced over at Sora who was about ready to burst into sudden tears.

"Sora, what is it now?"

"I hate all of this"

"…"

Three days passed, and everything seemed okay until Ansem had gotten back from the hospital. That night Riku and Sora were making out, until Tidus and Ansem walked in with a lantern. Sora dug his face into his lap and sobbed.

"What are you two pricks doing here?"

"We have been paired up for the night; you and Sora are our partners.

"Like hell we are"

"It's true; they said it would be easier that way"

Sora didn't bother to look at any of them. Ansem stared at Sora intently.

"Ansem, don't you give him a second glance, or do I have to beat some sense into you again?"