Chapter 16: It All Kicks In

Sora woke up to a splitting headache. His body was enveloped in sweat and he felt deprived of air. He got up slowly, almost as if he were a walking zombie.

"I think…I think I'm coming down with something."

Sora sighed and felt something in his stomach pulse. This caused him to cover his mouth and dash into the bathroom, abruptly kneeling over the toilet, and letting go of his lunch.

"So disgusting," Sora managed to say, all the while slurring his words.

He stood there for the next few minutes, letting go last week's dinner as well.

Riku rolled over and noticed that there was no sleeping Sora beside him. His eyes shot open and he looked around.

"SORA," he called out.

There was no reply, and this worried Riku. Usually, Sora was the last one out of bed.

Riku got up lazily and walked around the dorm. There were but so many places, Sora could go off too. His books were still there, along with his uniform.

"Sora, what are you doing?"

"I'm in here," Sora said lowly, and with little effort.

Riku rubbed his eyes slowly.

"Did you eat something that didn't agree with your stomach?"

"I don't know. I woke up and all of a sudden and I had to barf."

Riku laughed.

"This…isn't funny Riku."

"Sora, relax, it's nothing serious. Looks like you've got a little case of morning sickness."

"Morning sickness?"

"Morning sickness is when-"

"I KNOW WHAT IT IS!" Sora yelled.

There was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it," Riku said, a little annoyed.

Riku opened the door slightly, but as soon as he saw who it was, he immediately slammed the door in his face.

"Who was it?" Sora asked, trying to keep down his food from the past.

Riku tried to come up with a quick answer.

"Um…it was a delivery guy."

Sora looked at Riku.

"Really? I don't remember ordering anything, especially not this early."

"Maybe he got the wrong address or something."

"Riku…are you alright? You're sweating and you have that guilty look on your face."

"What are you talking about?"

"Well…you were fine a minute ago."

"I'm fine…just…shut up and finish your business."

"He's getting even weirder," Sora said to himself.

A few minutes Sora left the bathroom (after removing all essence of peuk). He walked out to see Riku barricading the door shut.

"Riku…what are you doing?"

Riku looked at Sora and gave him a very wide smile.

"N-nothing…what would I be doing this early in the morning?" Riku asked nervously.

"Let me answer you with another question, Sora said, why are you…blocking the door?"

"Sora…you need to stop being so suspicious."

"RIKU, YOU SICK FUCK, OPEN THE DAMN DOOR!!"

"And I suppose you're going to tell me that was nothing right?"

"That? That was one of the local junkies; ya know how slow it is in the mornings."

"What would a junky be doing in an all boys' dormitory, at this time a morning, not to mention the fact that he came to OUR door. And how does he know your name? Riku, what's really going on? Are you doing drugs? You are, aren't you? No wonder you keep acting so weird around me. Riku, how long has this been going on?"

Riku found himself under pressure with all the questions.

"Riku I know some great support groups and-"

Sora felt that feeling again and hightailed it back into the bathroom.

Riku sighed in relief.

"Well that'll keep him off my back for now."

Riku took the opportunity to get dressed and head out early, leaving Sora behind, assuming he wouldn't make any of his usual early morning classes due to his current dilemma.

Riku decided to take a walk before classes started. He felt something hit him…hard. It was none other than Ansem and the oh so adored headmaster.

"Well look who it is."

"Shut up Riku."

"It's been a while Ansem. I almost miss your stupid ass attempts to get my Sora."

"I find it better to do things in secret you rude, incompetent, spoiled brat."

"Oh Ansem…that really hurt, I thought you missed me."

"Don't start anything Riku."

"Cloud, don't you have someone to do?"

"Did I give you permission to address me as such?"

"I don't need your permission. My parents fund this school."

"Uh Riku, you just never learn do you?"

"Are you still embarrassed over that little…incident in your office with-"

"That's enough!" cloud interrupted. "I…I mean, I don't know what you're talking about."

"Then why'd you freak out?" Ansem teased.

"You are in no position to talk. After all, I caught you harassing another student." Cloud said as he smoothed his hair.

"Well guys…it's been real, but I have some loose ends I need to tie up."

And with that, Riku walked off while smirking.

"Riku…I'm surprised to see you without the ol' ball and chain." He heard a voice say, only to see that it was Sai'x.

"Sai'x…what are you doing here?"

"I've decided to transfer schools; after all I miss hanging out with the ol' gang."

"Yeah, it's either that, or you got kicked out again, and this is your parent's last resort."

"Riku…you know me so well."

"Yes I suppose I do."

"So, I was thinking maybe you and I could ditch this place and have a night on the town." Sai'x said as he moved in closer to Riku.

"Sorry, but I have to notify Sora's teachers and then I've got to make up my own work, not to mention the campaign, and then I gotta call Yuffie and the others for more help, and I gotta keep Axel away from Sora and-"

"Keep Axel away from Sora?"

"Yeah, Axel has the hots for Sora, and it's really pissing me off."

"How long has this been going on?"

"That's just it; I don't know when it began. I mean, I know I can trust Sora…but Axel…he's really sneaky. Plus, Sora thinks I'm thinking on it too much."

"Maybe he's right."

"What are you saying?"

"Maybe…Sora is right. Axel might not be so hung up on it as you think he is. I think you're paranoid…which is why I wanna take you out."

"Sai'x…Sora will not like this and-"

"What Sora don't know, won't hurt him."

"Sai'x I really don't think it's a good idea."

"Come on…I want us to get reacquainted."

"If you say so…but only for a little while."

Sai'x dragged Riku to his car and got in.

"Riku, you will not regret this."

"I hope not." Riku said to himself.

TIME SKIP

Sai'x and Riku arrived at the club.

"You brought me to a club?"

"Yes….are you disappointed?"

"No, not disappointed…just shocked."

"Um…Riku, I gotta make a call, would you excuse me?"

"Knock yourself out."

Sai'x went into the bathroom and into one of the stalls to dial a number.

"Hello?" the voice asked.

"This is Sai'x, I need you to do me a big favor."

"And why the hell would I do a favor for you?"

"Because I can help you get what you want, but first you gotta help me."

"I'm listening."

"How would you like to claim Sora as yours?"

"I'm sold."

"Good."

Alright, that's the end of that chapter. I hope you liked it. And it shouldn't be too hard to figure out who the voice was on the other end of the phone. If you've been paying attention, the answer is pretty obvious

Sora: YAY!

Riku: I don't think I like where this is going

Sora: Relax Kuu-chan

DarkM: Hmm…I wonder what my mind will come up with next

Riku: So help me god if you let that creep touch my Sora, I will kill you

DarkM: Shh…you might give it all away

Riku: They're not that stupid

DarkM: I apologize for his rudeness

Riku: This chapter sucked

Sora: I wasn't even in the last part

Sai'x appears

Sai'x: You're all gonna be seeing a lot of me

Sora: Whatever

DarkM: The tension is so thick

Riku: You're the only idiot who's complaining

DarkM: Stay tuned for my next chapter: Contractions, Distractions & Unwanted Attractions

Riku & Sora: Ja' ne!

DarkM: WAIT! WAIT! I FORGOT TO SAY: PLEASE REVIEW!

Riku: Yes, save this story

Sora: I kinda like it

Dark M: Thank you So-chan

Awkward Laugh hehehe….

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