Chapter 2: the Next Morning

The next mourning)

(Riku opens his eyes slowly, as he turns over in his bed to look at his new lover [Sora, with a grin of satisfaction on his face. He leans forward slightly and wraps Sora up into his arms, as Sora's eyes slowly flutter open. Sora blushes as he looks up into Riku's beautiful eyes, peering slightly as he snuggles playfully against Riku's neck. Riku smiles warmly, as Sora gives him a quick little affectionate kiss on the lips)

Riku- well good mourning beautiful, did you sleep well?

Sora- yeah… thanks to you.

(Riku smiles cutely)

Riku- I am glad to be of service, so tell me my little minx what do you wanna do today? We can do anything you want, dash the expenses.

Sora- I don't know… I haven't gone to the movies in awhile, I never could afford to while living on my own.

Riku- well all that changes now, okay, from now on if there's something you want then just let me know and I'll get it for you, understand, I love you so much Sora, and I want to be the one to give you everything you want…k?

Sora-k…

Riku- so now how about you get dressed and I go down stairs and start making us some breakfast.

Sora- okay.

(Riku kisses Sora softly on the forehead, and stands up while ruffling Sora's hair playfully. Then after putting on his pants from the night before he makes his way towards the kitchen, leaving Sora alone in the bedroom. Sora slowly climbs out of bed and yawns cutely as he stretches his arms. Then he throws back on his clothes from the night before and heads down stairs. Once down stairs Sora walks into the living room and stares out the vast glass window, looking down at the city buildings below. Riku slowly walks up behind Sora, wrapping one arm around Sora's waist, while snuggling genteelly against Sora's cheek while handing Sora a small cup of coffee with the other hand as he gives Sora a little kiss on the neck. Sora takes the cup of coffee in one hand and softly places it to his lips and sips a little it of the coffee before turning his head slightly to smile at Riku)

Riku- so what do you want for breakfast my little nymph?

(Sora chuckles cutely as he blushes at Riku's use of the word nymph and at the fact that Riku had now taken to genteelly stroking his stomach, making him shiver slightly. Sora, feeling playful turns around and jumps into Riku's arms, wrapping his legs around Riku's waist and wrapping his arms around Riku's neck as he pulls Riku in close so he can whisper into Riku's ear.)

Sora- be careful Riku your starting to turn me on again.

(Riku smiles cutely and begins to whisper in Sora's ear)

Riku- am I now, well then I guess I'll just have to do something about that then haa… tell me Sora what does this do for you?

(Riku begins to kiss Sora's neck nibbling here and there while making his way to a near by coffee table and carefully laying Sora down on the coffee table, he begins to stroke Sora's hair with one hand as he places his other hand on Sora's shoulder lovingly and leaning down kisses Sora's lush, sweet lips passionately, Sora pulls away after a few minutes and says)

Sora- not to break up this fun, but I think I could really go for a nice, warm shower. (Says Sora, cheeks blushing, as he smiles at Reku cutely)

(Riku, smiling back at Sora, says)

Riku- okay beautiful, and how about while your doing that I finish making breakfast? What do you want to eat?

Sora- French toast would be nice.

Riku- okay, French toast it is.

(Riku climbs off of Sora slowly and then makes his way into the kitchen to finish making breakfast while Sora makes his way to the bathroom to take a shower, once in the bathroom he reaches into the towel cupboard and pulls out a towel and hangs it on a towel rake next to the shower, then he turns on the shower water and slowly begins taking off his clothes and the placing them neatly on the bathroom counter before climbing into the shower. Sora moans with delight as he feels the rush of the soothing warm water on his skin, as he runs his fingers through his now wet hair)

(Riku whistles away down stairs in kitchen as he finishes preparing breakfast, after a few minutes Sora walks into the kitchen wearing nothing but a loosely wrapped towel around his waist, Riku looks at him with a look of amusement and slight lust)

Sora- I don't suppose you have any clothes I can barrow do ya?

(Riku walks up to Sora with a mulishness smile on his face, Sora blushes under the power of the predatory gaze in Riku's eyes. Riku kneels down slowly in front of Sora, so that he and Sora where now eye to eye, as he wraps his arms around Sora's waist pulling him in closer as he says in his soft, warm voice)

Riku- well all my clothes would be too big for you but umm… how about you put back on the clothes you were wearing last night and after breakfast we'll go shopping and get you some new clothes before we go to the movies, okay?

(Sora still blushing, smiles cutely at Riku and says)

Sora-okay.

(Riku stands back up and walks over to the table pulling out a chair and gesturing for Sora to come sit down, Sora walks over casually and sits down in the chair Riku had pulled out, then Riku walks around to counter and picks a plate of breakfast and places it on the table in front of Sora. Sora looks at the tempting food before him, mouth watering, Riku leans in the close to Sora and whispers in his ear)

Riku- go on try it, I know you'll like it.

(Sora's eyes roll into the back of his head, savoring exquisite taste of the first bite as little moans of delight escape his lips as he says)

Sora- ohhh…. god, this is absolutely delicious.

(Riku looks down at Sora smiling with amusement, while laughing slightly)

Riku- told ya you'd like it.

Sora- how did you ever become such a good cook?

Riku- I took various cooking courses in school, cooking has always been one of my many favorite pass times.

(Sora starts wolfing down the breakfast)

Sora- well you certainly are good at it.

(A Riku smiles as he picks up Sora's now empty plate off the table and puts it into the kitchen sink)

Riku-thanks.

(Riku walks back to the table and sits now in a chair next to Sora)

Riku- so just out of curiosity, how old are you Sora?

(Sora starts to look around the room nervously, as he begins to speak nervously)

Sora- I'm…I'm…

Riku- it's alright, you can tell me, don't worry I wont get mad, okay, just tell me.

Sora- I'm sixteen… your mad at me now aren't you, I'm sorry I know I should of told you last night before we… please don't be mad at me.

(Sora just continues to stare nervously into Riku's eyes. Riku feeling surprised, but also noticing the fear and nervousness in Sora's eyes, responds warmly.)

Riku- no, I'm not mad at you Sora, Don't worry, you haven't done anything wrong, it's my fault for not asking your age last night before anything happened.

Sora- do you still love me Riku?

(Riku wraps his arms around Sora lovingly, as he responds softly)

Riku- yes Sora, I still love you, and nothing will ever change that… nothing… I promise.

(Sora wraps his arms around Riku's waist as he nuzzles against Reku's neck lovingly)

Sora- Reku…

(Riku lets go of Sora, and reaches into his pocket and pulls a out a beautiful silver locket as he says in a his usual loving voice)

Riku- here Sora, I want you to have this, it was a Christmas gift for Sarhia last year, but as you know already she unfortunately died before I could give it to her… I love you so much Sora… I love you more than anything in this world… and so I would really like you to have it, as a token of that love.

(Sora looks at the locket and then to Riku as tears of joy stream slowly from his eyes)

Sora- ohhh… Riku… it's beautiful, I don't know what to say?

Riku- you don't have to say anything, besides I know she'd want you to have it.

(Sora looks up into Riku's beautiful eyes as he wraps his hands around Riku's neck warmly as he kisses Riku passionately on the lips)

(Riku stands up and starts making his way to the front door, leaving Sora sitting alone in the kitchen as and as the sound of the door bell echo's through out the house, a few minutes Riku walks back into the kitchen accompanied by a young and beautiful women, upon seeing Sora the young women turns to Riku and says cheerfully)

Selphie- ohhh… Riku I see you've made a friend, what's the little cuties name? How old is he? How did you two meet? Come on give me the details.

Reku- okay… okay, calm down and have a seat.

(Selphie sits herself down in a chair opposite Reku)

Riku- his name is Sora… Sora Williams, he's sixteen and we met in the cemetery last night…

Selphie- ohhh… dear what's a little kid like you doing in a cemetery at night?

(Sora hangs his head as he replies in quite and solemn voice)

Sora- my parents… I was visiting my parents.

(Selphie covers her mouth in shock as she looks at Sora, then voice filled with empathy she says)

Selphie- I'm sorry to hear that, what happened?

Riku- his parents were killed in car crash six years ago, now as I was saying, it was late and being an orphan and homeless he obviously didn't have any where to go, and since I couldn't very well leave him out there to freeze to death, I invited him to stay here last night, and besides he does make such wonderful company. (Says Riku as he begins to stroke Sora's hair slowly, causing Selphie to jump out of her seat quickly as she says to Riku in a some-what freaked out voice)

Selphie- ohhh… my god… ummm Riku can I talk to you in the other room for a minute?

Riku- of course.

(Riku stands up slowly and follows Selphie into the other room, leaving Sora sitting alone in the kitchen. Once in the other room, Selphie turns on Riku sternly and says)

Selphie- what the hell was that?

Riku- what?

Selphie- what do you mean what, did you see the way you were stroking his hair, look I am sensing some serious vibes between you two, and it's freaking me out, so quit playing dumb and tell me… is there something going on between you two?

Riku- would you prefer a lie or the truth?

Selphie- Fuck Riku, do you have any idea what you've done, I mean god Reku not only is he another guy, but look at him he's only sixteen, don't you see how wrong this is… at least tell me you guys haven't already had sex or something.

(Riku looks towards the kitchen and says)

Riku- actually yeah we have as a matter of fact…

(Selphie groans with frustration and says)

Selphie- shit Riku, what the fuck are you thinking?

(Riku turns his head to look back at Selphie sternly)

Riku- look I love him, he makes me feel complete in a way I haven't felt since Sarhia died… and besides he feels the same way about me… it's not like were forcing each other… and besides he needs a family, and I need you to help me give him one please.

Selphie- alright… alright, look I don't condone what you two are doing, but he does need a family… and in light of that I shall do my best to help you give him one… now I have some errands I need to go run, so I'll see you both tomorrow, okay?

Riku- k… see ya.

(Selphie walks back into the kitchen gives Sora a brief hug and says in her casual sweet voice)

Selphie- listen sweetie, I have some errands I need to go run but I will be back tomorrow and then we can hang out, okay.

Sora- okay, see you later Selphie.

(Selphie stands up and starts making her way to her car and drives off, as Riku walks back into the kitchen and says casually)

Riku- you better go get dressed, so we can go clothes shopping.

(Sora smiles at Riku cutely and says)

Sora- okay, be back down in a minute.

(Sora stands up and starts making his back up stairs to get dressed, leaving Riku alone in the kitchen. Riku's thoughts slowly begin to drift back to that fateful Christmas one year ago, his mind recalling his wife's final words that she had said to him as he held her dyeing body in his arms)

Sarhia- Ri… Riku… I'm sorry… but I have to leave you now.

Riku- no… no… Sarhia… the doctors are going to make you better…

Sarhia- no… please just listen… I need you to do something for me… and you may not understand why… but time is running… is running out and my journey must end here for now… but yours… yours must now begin… I love you so much Riku… I pray you always remember that… now listen carefully Riku… a year from now, you will meet a someone… a boy… and in his eyes he shall bear the mark of the oblivion… the mark that I now pass on to you…please Riku I need you to promise me that you will love him just much as much you have loved me… promise me that you will honor and cherish him forsaking all others…. And promise me that you will protect him even when the darkness seems overwhelming…. Promise me Riku…

Riku- I promise…I promise.

Sarhia- I love you Riku, more than you'll ever know.

Reku- then don't leave me, please… I'll take care of you…

Sarhia- no Riku… you must take care of him now… okay…I know its hard… but I need you to be his companion now… I need you to be strong for him and for me… and fear not our paths will cross again someday… yours… mine… and his… so long as you stick with him… and love him with all your heart…I promise… and remember as long as you two love each other there will always be hope… good bye my love… take care of him Riku… and remember the door is still shut…

Riku- I will… Sarhia… good bye…

(Riku leans in and his kisses his wife one last time as all of his wife's powers and the mark of oblivion flow into him)

(As his mind lingers on that tragic moment Riku begins to speak in a weak and shaky voice saying)

Riku- I found him Sarhia… I found him…and this time I won't let you down… I promise… so please just tell me what's next… what am I supposed to do now. (Riku's eyes begin to shimmer with suppressed tears)

(Sora walks back into the kitchen snapping Riku out of his deep concentration. Sora walks up to Riku and slowly places a hand on Riku's chest lovingly as he stares up into Riku's eyes concernedly and says in a soft quite voice)

Sora- what's wrong?

(Riku smiles at Sora lovingly as he pulls him into a nice warm hug and says in his usually kind and loving voice)

Riku- no… nothings wrong…come on, lets go get you some new clothes.