Chapter 9: The Interview
(Later on during the interview it may be hard to actually who is answering what questions. If you know Riku and Sora's personalities, then it should be no biggie. For those of you who may not own Kingdom Hearts, it may not be so blunt, so I have humbly decided to mark the initial next to the speakers. Owari! Enjoy)
Just incase, the following initials stand for:
SSora
RRiku
TToshihiro
Riku got the key to his cars back. Sora got in and sat down with his arms crossed, thinking about Riku's question.
"Okay, my love where are we headed?"
"Home, we need to get started on this campaign. It premiers on the last day of school"
"And that's only three months away"
"Three months isn't a lot of time for us to plan this thing"
"Whatever you say master"
"Riku this isn't a laughing matter"
"So, Sora where is it gonna come out?"
"Riku, the thought haunts me and I don't wanna find out until it happens"
"It can't come out of your dick…so that only leaves two options. But if it took a while for me to stick my cock into you the first time, then it'd be impossible to get a baby out. Although it works with women's vaginas. So, you're in the clear. You're most likely gonna have a cesarean section…and with our money the patchwork would be glorious"
"Riku…say one more word and I'll throw up right here in your car"
"It doesn't hurt to wonder"
"In my case it does"
It took them a while to get home, due to Riku's non-stop babbling. Sora held his stomach and ran upstairs ready to barf. Axel walked up to Riku.
"I take it everything went okay?"
"Yeah, although we got arrested"
"For doing what?"
"For having sex in my car"
"You never quit do you?"
"It's not like we got in any real trouble"
"So where did Sora go to?"
"He went to throw up"
"Why?"
"It's a long story"
"Oh, I almost forgot, Yuffie stopped by with Selphie"
"What did they want?"
"They wanted Sora's advice on something"
"And what would that be?"
"Color coordination's and other chick-like stuff"
"I think when they hear a guy is gay, they get other ideas"
"Uh, are they still upstairs?"
"I don't doubt it, but I'd cover my eyes before entering"
"I don't even wanna know what they were doing. All I know is that it better not be on my bed"
Riku hurried upstairs. Sora was on the bed in shock.
"It's all over the news. They have footage and everything"
"What's the matter, did you see them naked?"
"The cops told the reporters that we were having sex in your car. Everyone knows what we were doing. You can even hear it"
"Another publicity stunt, eh? Now you see why I said cops would do anything for a quick buck"
"Riku, what is this gonna do to our parents' reputation…no what about our reputations?"
"Sora, I'm pretty sure everyone knows that we have wild sex"
"Yeah, but I don't want people to hear me"
"Sora, this whole thing will blow over soon enough"
"This just in, Sora Hikari is more than two weeks pregnant with Riku Izumi's child. What do these two lovers have in store?"
"I think I'm going to pass out. Riku I'm gonna take a walk. I'll be back later"
Riku leaned back onto the bed and sighed, throwing the remote up and down repeatedly in the air. Sora opened the door, only to be bewildered with reporters.
"Mr. Hikari, when did you first find out you were pregnant? What does Mr. Izumi think of all of this? Is it a boy or a girl?"
Sora closed the door and locked it.
"Um…I'll take a rain check on the whole walk thing"
"Reporters are always in someone else's business. They can never cut a guy some slack"
"Riku, will we ever be able to leave here?"
"Sora, just tell them no comment and walk past them"
"Look, I'm not an ill-tempered person"
"Well for the last few days, you've been a real hard ass"
"Well, don't piss me off and I won't be"
"I love it when you're feisty; it's a real turn on"
"Riku, don't say that, people could be listening"
"Like I give a rat's ass who hears me"
The phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Is this Sora Hikari speaking?"
"Yes, this is he. May I ask who is speaking?"
"My name is Toshihiro Kakuzawa and I was hoping to set up an interview with you and Mr. Izumi in person. But keep in mind that it is a live broadcast"
"Well…I guess we could do that, but can you assure me that we won't be pummeled with reporters when we arrive?"
"Yes sir, you have my word"
"Then I guess you have my okay"
"How's Wednesday at 3:00?"
"It seems fair"
"Thank you sir, you are much obliged"
"You're welcome"
Sora hung up.
"Who was that?"
"Someone at some television station, he wants an interview"
"Good luck with that"
"…with the both of us"
"Sora what did you get us into?"
"He just wants to ask a few questions about this whole thing"
"Uh, lemme guess I have to behave"
"Actually he said he wants us to act casual"
"And in your eyes that means…?"
"Don't act like an ass"
"I see"
...Two days later
Riku and Sora sat in the studio. Riku was leaning on his hand as he sat uncomfortably in the leather sofa.
"Who the fuck chooses leather sofas? Man it's like a freakin' bachelor pad"
"I was waiting for you to say something like that"
The man walked in and smiled sweetly.
The woman lowly said: "In three…two…one…go!"
Riku sighed and sat up straight when Sora elbowed him.
"Good afternoon, my name is Toshihiro Kakuzawa and today I am joined by the lovely couple Sora Hikari and Riku Izumi. Today we are gonna go over a couple of things that may have been going through the public's minds lately. So, I understand that you two have been dating for a while?"- T
"Yes, ever since childhood"- S
"And what age was it made official?"- T
"We were about thirteen years old"- S
"Uh-huh I see, and was it a sexual thing right away?"- T
"Not much, because we were best friends before then"- S
"Now has it been hard for the two of you, with your parents being the wealthiest people in all of Japan?"-T
"Not really, it's nothing unusual"-S
"How did your parents take it when they found out you two had become an item?"-T
"Well, they sorta sensed it from the beginning. We were always together"-S
"Now Riku, from what I hear, you are very sexually enticed?"-T
"Yes I am, I have no fear of my sexuality. I love sex"-R
"So…you're more of the dominant type?"-T
"You could say that"-R
"So when you two were having sex in your car, were you aware that people could have discovered this?"-R
"Yes, but I look at it this way, it's a free country. No one should have a say in what or where we do things as such"-R
"So do you two always have sexual encounters in exotic places?"-T
"Well, I wouldn't say exotic…but it can be implied"-R
"How do you two feel about this unexpected pregnancy?"-T
"…I am terrified of this experience"-S
"Hmm…but don't you feel like you owe it to society"-T
"I don't see how we should"-R
"Do you two think that society accepts this type of behavior?"-T
"Excuse my language, but society can go fuck themselves if they don't like it"-R
"I see, so you are open about this?"-T
"Yes I am"-R
"So, how many weeks along are you?"-T
"About two weeks or so"-S
"Do you know the gender of the baby?"-T
"No, it's too soon"-S
"I understand that the waiting period is less than that of nine months?"-T
"Yes, fortunately"-S
"Hmm…so your relationship seems ready for this change"-T
"Just about"-S
"Riku, are you overprotective of Sora?"-T
"…yes I am"-R
"And why is that?"-T
"I don't know, I feel it is my duty as his lover"-R
"But did you feel the need to protect him when you had that one night stand?"-T
"That was not my fault"-R
"Yes, but weren't you curious of why your drink had that unfamiliar buzz to it?"-T
"I don't overlook things like that"-R
"Did you continue to see the young man after that?"-T
"No"-R
"And why not?"-T
"I was dating Sora"-R
"You were?"-T
"You know what I mean by that"-R
"Sora, did you not almost get raped by one of your fellow students?"-T
"No it wasn't like that"-S
"Did you enjoy his badger?"-T
"No, I-"-S
"How many times would you say you and Riku are intimate within a week's time?"-T
"I'm not sure"-S
"From what we hear, it's practically every night"-T
"That's not true"-S
"Do you fear that he is a sexual compulsive?"-T
"No, I don't…but-"-S
"Riku won't this baby business over pressure you?"-T
"Not really"-S
"Sora, how long do you suppose you and Riku will last?"-T
"No one can predict things like that"-S
"Haven't you wondered why he hasn't considered marriage?"-T
"Maybe, but I don't think he-"-S
"Is it true your closest friends are either gay or lesbian?"-T
"Yes, but that's because it's their choice"-S
"So you don't pressure people into being gay?"-T
"No, I am not prejudice to those who choose to be straight"-S
"So why is it that you aren't friends with any heterosexuals?"-T
"Because no heterosexuals want to be with those who love the same sex"-S
"I have one last question"-T
"Riku, why haven't you brought up marriage with your lover?"-T
"No comment"-R
Riku got up and walked out of the room, knocking a few things down from his desk. Sora slowly got up.
"…You did this only to further you career, you care nothing for those you question. I hope that you have a good night's sleep, while thinking about how humiliating this was, not for us, but for you and your desperate attempts to embarrass us in front of millions of viewers" said Sora as he followed after Riku.
Sora walked out, trying to catch up to Riku. Riku leaned on his car and smoked a cigarette. Sora's eyes watered in utter disappointment. Riku opened his arms, waiting for Sora. Sora leaned into the hug and cried his eyes out.
"I am so sorry for making you come" Sora muttered into Riku's chest.
A bunch of reporters surrounded them.
"HOW DID IT FEEL TO BE BADGERED IN FRONT OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE? WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO NOW? IS THE BABY A BOY OR A GIRL?"
"Fuck off" Riku shouted as he clenched Sora's waist, trying to haul his boyfriend from the gossip-hungry reporters.
The cameras began to surround them. Riku let go of Sora and punched one of the cameramen. Sora stood by the car.
"RIKU, WHAT MADE YOU LASH OUT LIKE THAT? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SMOKING?"
Riku got in his car, along with Sora and drove off quickly. He ignored the fact that he was going over the speeding limit.
"A-Again, I am really-"
"Sora, did I ever tell you that you apologize too much?"
"Yes, but-"
"Good, I don't like repeating myself"
"Riku, you're going too fast"
"It's better than being back there right?"
"I guess so"
"Then sit back and enjoy the ride"
Sora fell asleep eventually, and Riku continued to drive around, long enough to get away from all of the troubles. Riku headed back to the school a few hours later. The headmaster and their teacher Mr. Lockhart waited outside for them. Sora woke up after he felt the car come to a stop.
"I assume this isn't a welcoming party is it?"
"We want to discuss the interview"
"Look, that's the last thing I wish to discuss"
"Riku, you and Sora need to clear this up"
"And how do you suppose we do that?"
"…they want us to use the campaign as a comeback"
"Great…more work to do"
"Axel and Demyx have already agreed to help the both of you"
"Ah, so we were expected to accept?"
"Naturally"
Riku put out his cigarette and threw it to the ground.
"Ah, so you watched the little broadcast?"
"Yes and now that everyone knows that Sora has been pronounced pregnant, it will be less than private"
"Yes, another way for you to get the publicity you wanted"
"We are not as heartless as you think"
"Riku, can you at least give them a chance to explain themselves? So what did you have in mind?"
"Right now is not a good time; after all, there are other matters that need tending to"
They walked off suspiciously.
"That was sudden"
"I could care less; all I wanna do is sleep"
"I'll call Yuffie to see if she's available"
"And why should we care?"
"The campaign needs work"
Riku pinned Sora against the tree and sighed.
"Always work…and no play"
Riku pulled Sora closer to him and started kissing him hungrily. Sora, pleasantly surprised at Riku's actions didn't hesitate to wrap his arms around his lover's neck and return the kiss with a fierce passion. After they broke the kiss and stared at each other for a second.
"You seem to have frequent mood swings"
"…and yet it helps the mood"
"Riku, I don't think we should be standing out here like this"
"Sure, whatever you say"
They walked up to their dorm.