A/N: Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that the next chapter will be updated later than usual, it's just that I have homework to do and all that crap. I'll try to update them as quick as possible! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter 8D
It's Got To Be Love-AkuRoku
Chapter 9: A day at the beach
'We have arrived at Destiny Island, this is our last stop. I repeat. We have arrived at Destiny Island, this is our last stop'.
I woke up immediately, I was finally here. I stood up and ran out of the train with excitement; I have never been to the beach before. I ran into the busy car park and sat on a large stone, I couldn't see Sora or Riku anywhere... I yawned as I looked at my watch, I was 5 minutes early. I grinned as I heard the waves crashing against the shore; I got out my phone and dialled Sora's number.
'Hi Roxas!'
'Hi Sora, I just wanted to let you know that I'm already here, I'm waiting in the car park'
'That's good because so are we'Sora giggled over the line. I searched the car park and found a white land rover; there were two people sitting on the roof of the car, both laughing and hugging each other. I looked closer and realised that they were Sora and Riku. Sora was sitting on Riku's lap laughing while Riku was hugging him tight. I ended the call and ran over to the couple. As soon as Sora saw me, he broke free of Riku's grasp and squeezed me tight. I squeezed back, not caring about anything in the world; I was with my brother again.
After a few minutes, Sora finally pulled away and broke the silence. "What's your care-home like?" He asked.
"It's cool; anyway shouldn't we be going to the beach?" I said, pointing to the sea.
"Yeah let's go!" Sora burst, running towards it. Riku ran after him, he caught up in seconds. I didn't run, I was still tired and my beach bag was heavy.
"Come on Rox!" shouted Sora, gesturing me to start running too. I didn't want to spoil our day together just because I was tired, I should make the most of it. Without thinking, I started running after them, feeling the sun beating down on my skin, keeping me warm. I smiled as I found myself running with them.
"Oi guys, I'll race you to the sea!" Sora shouted.
"Alright, but prepare to get your arses kicked!" Riku said, already sprinting as fast as he could.
I didn't say anything; I knew I wasn't going to win, I never did. Riku would win, Sora would be 2nd and I would always be last...
I watched on as Riku, as usual, won the pointless race. "Come on Roxas! Let's go in the sea!" Sora shouted. I sighed and started walking, my shoulder was screaming with pain. I stopped as I saw Riku running over to me, his silver hair hiding his blue eyes.
"What are you doing" I asked him confused. He stared at me for few moments, then picked me up and started running with me in his arms.
"You were to slow for us so I thought I'll give you some help" Riku said. I didn't protest, it was better than walking. When we reached Sora, Riku dropped me on the floor.
"Ow!" I said, rubbing my back. Sora slapped Riku and tried to help me up, I took his hand and I brushed off all the sand.
"Are you alright Rox?" Sora asked, his blue eyes showing how serious he was. I nodded and picked up my beach bag, groaning at the weight.
"Hey, wanna go swimming?" Riku asked, Sora started jumping up and down with excitement.
"Course I do!" Sora blurted, getting more and more excited. I nodded and took off my trousers, revealing my red trunks.
"Let's go then!" Sora said, running into the sea. I ran in after him, looking forward to feel the warm water against my skin. I smiled as the clear water washed my worries away, I didn't have to worry about a thing. The only thing that matters to me right now was Sora. As I stood with my feet in the water smiling, I was shocked to be splashed in the face.
"What the fuck are you doing?" I spluttered, glaring at Riku.
"Having fun, ever heard of the word?" Riku said sarcastically, Sora punched Riku in the arm.
"Stop being so mean to Roxas!" Sora said angrily, his eyes blazing. Why was he so protective of me?
"Calm down Sor! I only splashed him in the fucking face, I hardly murdered him!" Riku hissed, Riku's face turned angry. I would stop arguing before it starts getting ugly, but Sora being the argumentative person he is, will never step down!
"Riku, it's not just about splashing Roxas. It's just that whenever I speak about him you start getting all angry. I fucking fed up with it! What have you got against my brother?" Sora shouted, about to lose his temper.
"Can you too please stop fighting? This was meant to be fun" Roxas whispered quietly, afraid he'll set one of them off.
"You butt out of this, why are you still here anyway? Why don't you just go fuck off home, that'll be fun!" Riku shouted at me, Riku's eyes were burning with rage.
"That's it Riku! We're over! Leave me and Roxas alone. I don't fucking need to listen to your arguments, in fact, I don't even want you! I'm so fed up with you taking your anger out on me, bye Riku. Don't bother about calling me" Sora shouted, grabbing my arm and pulling me out of the sea. I looked up at Sora's sad face, wet with tears.
"I'm so sorry Sora" I apologized, looking down at my feet.
"Don't apologize Rox, it's not your fault Riku's a selfish bitch!" Sora said, trying to sound angry. I looked at my watch and sighed, it was only half 11.
"Sora, let's go get some lunch. I know it's early but I think we should talk. We haven't really had a chance yet..." I said, hoping he'd say yes as I was starving!
"Alright, I suppose we should talk. Come on, I'll take you to the café" Sora said, still tugging my arm. We both went into the local café, there was no-one in there apart from the waitress and cook. Sora took me to a small table in the corner, cleaned and unused.
"How can I help you sweeties?" the waitress asked, she had blonde hair and gleaming white teeth.
"A strawberry milkshake and a cheeseburger please" Sora said, how could he of chosen already?
"Sure thing sweet cheeks" the waitress said, smiling at me waiting for my order.
"Could I have a vanilla milkshake with a hamburger please" I said, handing the waitress menu.
"Ok, it will be out in a couple of minutes. That will be 12 pounds please" she said firmly, holding her hand out. Sora fished out a twenty pound note out of his beach bag and handed it to the woman.
"Thank you!" she grinned as she walked away.
"So Roxas, sorted things out with Axel?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, at first things were really awkward but we started talking and we became friends and something happened with Larxene. He broke up with Larxene and we're together now" I said, looking forward to eat my food.
"Oh... cool" Sora smiled weakly, obviously thinking about Riku.
We sat in silence, unsure of what to say.
"Ok, a plain hamburger and vanilla milkshake for you. A cheeseburger and strawberry milkshake for you! Enjoy!" The kind waitress said, giving us our food. We both thanked her before taking our first bite into our burgers. It tasted delicious!
As I ate happily, I soon realised that Sora had stopped eating. He was staring at his milkshake, his eyes motionless.
"What's the matter Sora?" I asked my mouth full of food.
"Nothing..." He whispered. I watched silently as a fresh tear rolled down his cheeks.
"Don't cry Sora. What's the matter?" I asked. I sighed as I remembered why, he was crying about Riku...
"I-I-I" Sora stuttered as his tears carried on falling. "I n-need some a-air" Sora sobbed, he ran out of the café, I ran after him, desperately trying to catch up. As I ran out of the café, I noticed the small, brown-haired boy I was looking for...
"Are you crying because of Riku?" I asked him, staring with concern.
"Don't say his name Roxas, it hurts too much..." Sora whispered, looking at the floor motionless.
"If it hurts so much that you can't say his name, go and sort things out. You shouldn't break up with him just because he splashed me" I said, hoping my estranged brother would see sense.
"Roxas, it's not because of you." Sora explained, "He's so violent and competitive. He takes things way to seriously and that's seriously affecting our relationship. He takes all his anger out on me and I'm sick of it, I don't deserve to be pushed around just because he can't control his anger. I thought I was happy with him, but he just took it too far..." Sora voice was wobbling, obviously on the verge of crying again.
I sighed heavily, just wanting this day to end. "Sora, you know he loves you to bits! When I saw you with Riku earlier and the way he hugged you, that didn't look so violent. He looks like a kind, loving and protective boyfriend; you shouldn't let someone like that go".
"Roxas, it's not as simple as that. I mean, I'm not talking like pathetic violent. I mean dangerously violent, I can't cope with it. Look Rox, you should head back, I don't want you to see me like this. I'll come visit you next time, yeah?" Sora suggested, trying to force a smile on his teary face.
"Are you sure? I really don't want to leave you on your own like this, I'll feel guilty..." I said, looking up at him.
"Yeah you should go, just phone me and we'll organise something soon. See you later Rox, be good" Sora said, giving me a bear hug. I hugged him tight, not wanting to let go. As Sora gradually pulled away, we said goodbye and walked our separate ways...
Silently, I walked onto the platform and waited for my train to come. I really regretted coming today. It was all my fault that Sora and Riku broke up, I should have stayed with Axel. I imagined what would have happened if I didn't come today and ruined everything, we would all be happy and in a relationship...
'The train for Castle Oblivion will be stopping at Halloween Town, Agrabah, Hollow Bastion, Wonderland, Coliseum, Atlantica, Traverse Town and Castle Oblivion. Please stay way away yellow line as the train comes into the station'
As the train pulled into the station, I walked on in silence. I just wanted to be with Axel, I wanted to hug him tight and never let go, I wanted to be sure that I was never going to lose him.
I sat on the uncomfortable seat and shut my eyes. I fell asleep in a deep and dreamless sleep...
A/N: Hey XD I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Sorry it took so long; I was clueless of what to write... again! Anyway, for the next chapter I'll be taking longer than usual so please be patient 8D
~HereGoesMyReputation