It turns out that Riku left Destiny Islands to go to the Mainlands because he was having nightmares of what he'd done. He didn't want to be reminded of everything he'd done each time he woke up in the morning or went to sleep at night. He thought it was embarrassing, which is why he didn't tell me anything. It hurt me that he didn't trust me that much. I looked for him for a year! You'd think that he might tell me something like this after our bond grew stronger. We are best friends..

I'm not angry anymore. After he told me his story, all of my angry feelings, all my questions, they went away. They were replaced with worry, concern, love for my friend. I didn't wanna see him go. Not after I just got him back!

"Oh, don't cry, Sora! I'll always be with you. Right in here." He pointed at my chest.

"My heart? Yes..You'll always be in my heart. Call me?" He nodded and gave me one of his Riku smiles. My phone vibrated, a text message. I flipped it open. It was Kairi! And she was worried about me! How sweet.

"Is it Kairi? I can tell by the smile on your face. You really love her, don't you?" I nodded and he smiled again. "Then go to her, Sora. I bet she loves you too. Go and confess, tell her everything."

I shook my head wildly. No way was that gonna happen! I'll screw it up! I'll do something really embarrassing and she'll hate me forever! Or worse, accept it and tell me she doesn't like me but just wants to stay friends!! "No no no no no, Riku! That's not a good idea. I just know I'll do something and screw absolutely everything." Riku disagreed.

"I trust you, Sora. I'm sure you'll be fine. Everything with go perfectly. I promise."

"Are you sure? You don't look so sure. You look sad." He laughed then. I don't know why, he just did.

"Why are you laughing? It's not funny! I'm worried about you! About everything!" Riku laid a hand on my shoulder in an attempt to calm me down.

"I'm super sure. I don't look sad, I'm tired. You need to calm down and go back to Kairi. She's waiting for you." I nodded and took a couple deep breaths. I stood up and headed toward the door. Riku followed.

"You'll call me, right?" I asked again once I was standing in his doorway.

"Of course I will, Sora. Now, run along and go get your girl." I grinned and hugged him quickly.

"Thanks Riku. I'm sorry I was mad earlier."

"I know, it's alright. Now, hurry up and go before it gets dark!" I did what he said and ran off down the street.

Sora didn't hear what Riku said next. Riku sighed. "If only you knew the real reason I left...Goodbye Sora." He turned back into his house. Time to unpack.

Back on the island, Sora searched desperately for Kairi. He found her at the Secret Place looking at that childish drawing he'd done. He didn't see her own drawing, for he ran right out from embarrassment. He called up Riku on his phone.

"Hello?" A tired voice that was muffled from SOMETHING came from the other end. Riku must be busy, Sora figured.

"Are you busy?" Sora asked hopefully. He really needed advice. He didn't know what to do. What should he say? Should he just go home and forget about Kairi?

"Not enough not to take time for you." Riku's answer came. Sora was very relieved.

"Riku! I don't know what to do! I'll mess up I know it! What should I say?" Sora spoke fast and Riku only laughed at him.

"Just go tell her. Tell her you love her, Sora." Sora sighed.

"It's not that easy! Have you ever tried this?!" Riku grew silent.

"I can't say that I haven't. Just go do what I say." And he hung up. Sora took a deep breath and walked back into the Secret Place. He saw Kairi exacly where she was a couple minutes ago. He walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around quickly and smiled when she saw him.

"Hi Sora! What are you up to? Is Riku okay?"

"Yes, he's fine. He's not coming back though." He looked down sadly. Kairi attemted to give him a comfort hug but Sora pushed her away. "Listen, Kairi..there's something I've been meaning to tell you.." He looked back up and saw that Kairi was blushing. Does she already know? Sora was growing more nervous. What would she say?

"I.." He started, Kairi only smiled encouragingly. He took a deep breath. "I really..l-love you Kairi." Kairi's eyes widened.

"Sora.." She breathed. Kairi rushed in to hug him tightly. "I love you too!" She giggled. "You can't believe how long I've waited to hear you say that!"

Sora was very happy and the two walked out of the Secret Place with their hands intertwined.

The drawings on the wall only reflected what was to come: love and destinies colliding.

The end! Maybe. If Hannah wants an epilouge, she can have one. 8D But, I'm sorry this was rushed! I really am not that great at writing romances. So, my attempt is pitiful (to me, anyways) I know the summary didn't exactly follow the plot line, but yeah. Thanks for reading this far, if any did.

If it's good enough and if I get more reviews that than of my personal friends, I might continue it with, like, more chapters and whatnot. But, for now, this is the ending.

The real reason I ended this early, was because I wanted to start on a new story or two. But, I had to complete the ones I am already writing. So, here's one down! I only have 2 left!

Later!

~Akilina-chan