Alright we're going to try this. Its like running a marathon, lol. This is why I have a story with 80something oneshots. XD

Anyway. I have a feeling this will be short.

Coin Operated Boy…

will you persist even after I kiss you

goodbye for the last time?

Riku slowly opened the door to his apartment and tiptoed in. It was three o'clock in the morning, and he was not sure if Sora was awake or not. I can't believe I am sneaking into my own apartment, Riku thought dourly as he crept down the hallway. I should have just stayed with Roxas…but I didn't want Sora to worry…

He stopped in the hallway and brought himself to his senses. Why does it matter if he worries? It's not like he's special or anything…he's just a friend. I have a…boyfriend…now.

Continuing down the hall, he held his breath as he opened the door. Sora sat propped up on the bed, reading a book. He glanced up at Riku, eyebrows raised.

"It's 3 in the morning," he stated matter of factly.

"You're not my mother," Riku replied succinctly, as he moved to change into his pajamas. "I'd like to go to bed now." They had worked it out that Sora slept on the pull out couch in the living room instead of the floor next to Riku's bed.

"Where were you?" Sora persisted innocently, not moving from his spot.

"Nowhere," Riku replied, determinedly looking away to hide his blush.

"Well you were obviously somewhere…" Sora muttered, eyes narrowing slightly as they assessed Riku. "Or with someone…?" Sora could tell he struck a nerve as Riku flinched. "Aha."

"So I'm seeing someone!" Riku defended, "There's nothing wrong with that! He's smart and funny!"

"And human," Sora added darkly, all kindness removed from his countenance. Despite being told they were only friends, this did not stop Sora from learning jealousy.

And he has your eyes, Riku added to himself. He moved to sit on the edge of the bed. "Look Sora, I don't want to lose your friendship over this…maybe we should find you your own place."

"That way you could bring your man here whenever you like," Sora continued. "I mean, here I am trying to be your friend, and now I guess I need to be away from you." He paused, contemplating. "Is this rejection?" he speculated.

"No!" Riku protested. "I just think we need some…space between us."

Sora thought some more and committed this to memory. "Space can be interpreted as a form of rejection."

Riku's anger spiked. "There's nothing to reject! Look, Sora…you're not real. You're a toy. This is just hurting both of us."

"I wasn't hurting before," Sora continued, returning the anger, "But now you don't want me anymore I am, because obviously I've been replaced by a better model."

"That's right," Riku snarled, "you're just a toy cluttering up my house!" Riku stood angrily and turned away, missing the shock and sadness that appeared on Sora's face for an instant before being masked by anger. "AXEL!" Riku called. "Take him back!"

A pink ball appeared, and Axel stepped out in his usual pink attire. "Take him back, you say?" The pink orb remained floating behind him. "He does not meet your specifications anymore?"

"His programming is faulty," Riku replied coldly, not turning to look at Sora, who had tears beginning to brim in his eyes, "I wish to return him."

"You sure?" Axel raised an eyebrow, watching Sora's reaction. "You can't get him back you know…"

Riku hesitated for a fraction of a second before saying, "Take him."

Axel beckoned to Sora, who stood stiffly from the bed. He walked towards Axel, and turned to Riku harshly. "Farewell, Master." He stepped into the pink orb and Axel followed him. It then disappeared, leaving Riku alone.

"Goodbye," Riku whispered quietly.

------------((To be continued…))--------

I don't like how that worked. Sora was blissfully unaware last chapter, and then the next day he suddenly finds out? I wtf at my own writing. But 3 in the morning is kinda woah there. He's possessive, what can I say. Lol.

..AND it was ridiculously short. Like, slightly longer than the prologue short. Well think of it this way. Short bursts of updates is good, ne?

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~freaky-hanyou