Chapter 12
"Why are you here?" Is all I could ask. My heart ached from seeing her again, speaking to her again.
"I..I wanted to.."
"You wanted to do what?! Make me fall for you again and then leave me in the dark!I hate what you did to me! I hate you for making me love you! I hate you!" I looked away tears burning at my eyes. I have let the darkness into my heart.
I heard the gasp and then the sniffle. "I'm sorry Riku! I really am! What I did to you..I regret." I turned to face her; her eyes gleaming with sadness. My hand quivered at my side. She shook her head.
"Leave, and never come back." I growled. Oh, why did I act like this? I loved her but the anger had taken over me. She didn't look at me but turned and left me standing there just like our wedding day. I was dumbfounded.I laid on my bed closing my eyes with sadness in my heart.
-Dream-
"Rose-Mary Timmit, will you do the honors in marrying me?" I was holding her hands staring into her eyes while holding up a purple diamond ring. I watched as tears fell from her eyes. I hated it when she cried but at this moment I knew that they were happy tears; not tears of sadness.
"Yes, yes! A million times yes!" She fell to her knees and hugged me.
I pulled her into a kiss as I slid the ring on to her ring finger."Rose." I whispered after we broke the kiss.
"Yes?"
"I love you." I smiled kissing her forehead.
"I love you more." She giggled.
"Well, I love you most." I took her hand and started to walk her home.
"Riku?" Her eyes sparkled.
"Hm?" I pulled her close to me as we continued to walk.
"When did you fall in love with me?"
The question had surprised me; I had to think for a moment. "Since the day I met you. The day you and Kairi first came to live on the islands."
"Me too." She answered in a small whisper.
I woke with a start. Something was not right. I stood to my feet and walked out of my room to find Axel, Zexion, and Larxene arguing about something. "You three, stop the hustle bustle." I shouted.
"You bastard!" Axel growled shooting fire at Zexion but of course Zexion confused Axel with an illusion. I knew I had to stop them as soon as possible or the castle would be burnt down within seconds. I summoned my Soul Eater and started swinging it at them. I soon chased them off; as they walked off I heard curses under their breaths. This day was not off to a good start.
This afternoon I found myself lurking around Roses room. I felt regret in me. I had hurt her again. When it became night I went to Roses room and laid in her bed. It seemed to be the right thing to do."Riku." I heard a small voice croak.
I sat up glancing around the room until my eyes landed on the closet. I walked over there slowly; I opened the door. There she stood her cheek stained from tears and her eyes red from crying."R-Rose?" I whispered calmly.
"I'm sorry..I-I could't bring myself to leave yet!" She started to break down into tears. " I just-"
I interuppted her again but this time differently. I wrapped my arms around her waist bringing her into a long kiss that I've been wanting to have for so long. "I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"Being cruel to you."
She shook her head staring into my eyes. "No, I'm sorry. I just wasn't ready to be married..I should've told you."
My ears perked at this bit of information. I nodded in understandment. "I wish you had told me." I whispered.
"I promise I will from now on. C'mon let's go home."
I stood there still for a moment thinking. "I can't."
"What? Why?"
"I have things to do here. Once I'm done, I promise I'll come back."
"You're going to stay here in the darkness?" She was stunned.
I felt ashamed but it needed to be done. "Go home to Destiny Islands I'll return as soon as Kingdom Hearts is done."
She was boiling. "You're helping them! They're our enemies!"
"They were turned away by both light and darkness! They are nothing but helpless beings who have no hearts."
"Riku! The darkness isn't good for you! You need to be in the light; with me!"Silence passed over for closed her eyes and drew in a breath. "Alright but please Riku. Come back home soon."
"I promise I will."