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Sora x Riku!
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'Thoughts!' From anyone really.
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Ring! Ring!
Sora tapped snooze on his alarm clock, he didn't get a wink of sleep all last night. His eyelids were very heavy as Sora blinked, and he was pretty sure that his eyes were also bloodshot.
He tossed and turned throughout the night. Trying to find a solution, no, a way out, but nothing came.
Sora didn't want to go to school today, and then suddenly an idea hit him. Maybe he can fake being sick so he wouldn't have to go school. Sounds stupid but that seemed the best idea Sora had so far.
Quickly, he sat back down on his pillows and waited for his mom to knock on his door. Sora pinched his cheeks to cause a flush effect and rubbed his nose harshly. His mom has to believe that he really was sick.
"Sora?" He heard Rinoa knock. Perfect timing.
"Mom..." Sora called out, weakly.
Rinoa blinked and entered her son's room; she was surprised to see Sora still in bed and not dressed. "Sora, why are you still in bed? You're going to be late for school!" She walked towards the curtains that were at the end of the room, and opened them. Revealing the strong brightness from the sun's rays, much to Sora's dismay.
"I don't feel good. I feel sick..." Sora pretended to coughed.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" Rinoa asked, sitting down besides Sora. Noticing that his face was tinted red and his eyes looked awful. She also noticed bruises that were slowly fading away. What happened to him?
"What happened to your face?! Why do you have bruises?" Sora winced at the demand, he forgot about his bruises that still covered half of his face.
"We played dodgeball yesterday in P.E., and I wasn't very good. My face got hit multiple times." Sora explained, and it was a good one too.
Rinoa debated if she should believe Sora, but at the same time it was a reasonable reason. Teens nowadays played so rough, after all.
"That makes me feel a little better. Now tell me, how are you feeling? Are you sick, sweetie?" She put her hand on her son's forehead, trying to see if he had fever. But, he didn't.
"My throat hurts and I can't breathe well," Sora coughed and groaned in pain. He was really good at fooling his mother, or so he thought, too bad his mother knew her son too well.
"Nice try, Sora. Fool me ones shame on me, fool me twice shame on you." Rinoa grinned. Sora didn't have a fever, and his cough was rather hollow.
Sora sulked, she figured it out. "Mom, please don't make me go to school. I really don't want to go." Sora begged. Maybe his mom will have sympathy and let him stay at home.
"You know I can't do that, Sora. What's wrong? You're usually happy to go to school to learn. Is something going on that you're not telling me?" She frowned. Was Sora hiding something from her?
Sora felt bad, he always tried to hide the bullying from his mother.
It's not that Rinoa didn't care, but how was she supposed to know what was going on if Sora didn't tell her anything. Although, if she did find out that her baby boy was being bullied, she would've confronted the bully's parents and no doubt cause a scene in school, of how the teachers failed to protect her son. And Sora did not want that. He wanted to deal with this on his own, even if it means lying to Rinoa. Besides he didn't want to cause problems to gang, or else...
"Nothing is going on; I just want to be home today." What a lame excuse?
"You can't miss school for that silly little reason, Sora," Rinoa scolded, "Not get ready. I'll drop you off school, you probably missed the bus already." With that being said she left the room.
Sora groaned and did as he was told. He began to change out of his pajamas and into his daily clothes: pants, a generic t-shirt, and a blue jacket.
Heading out of his room and into his doom, wondering why the heavens are punishing him? Might as well suck it up and take the beating like a man, and be prepared by the school's humiliation by the confession.
Sora can't help but wondered of what Namine will think of everything. He has to tell her that it was a mistake that the confession was really for her, and no one else. But, could he do it? All his confidence faded away...
Hearing his mom honking the car, indicated that she was ready to drop him off. Sora went outside and approached the vehicle, getting inside as he slumped down against the car seat.
Without saying anything to Sora, Rinoa drove off. The school wasn't far from car distance, but for walking it was, being couple of blocks away. Sora would take the bus once in a while but he preferred walking, especially afterschool, mostly so he can think and not hear annoying chattered from the bus. Although, there was times his mom would give him rides and he was beyond grateful for it.
Arriving at the front of the school, Sora looked around from his window. Only being able to see a few students outside. "If anything is wrong call me." She reminded, slightly getting worried.
Sora smiled melancholy. "Alright, Mom. I'll see you after school. Have a good day at work!" He grinned as he got down from the car and waved bye to his mother. Once she left the campus, Sora gulped and turned around. He wanted to pull off a happy show for Rinoa's sakes, but in reality, he was beyond terrified. His limbs were trembling and his lips quivering in fear.
So far no one was looking at him odd; a few students passed by Sora, but none of them whispered or gossip about him. Huh? Riku didn't tell anyone? Or, did he threat the gang into not telling anyone?
Maybe the gang wasn't even at school yet?
Many questions filtered inside Sora's mind, but for right now it seemed like no one knew about his accidental confession to Riku. Sadly, that still didn't shake the horrible feeling... that he was going to get pummeled by Riku soon.
He needed to hide somewhere for the time being, at least, until class starts. Which won't be too long?
Vanitas yawned. "Why do we always walk?" He inquired, grumpily. He was walking besides Riku and Roxas, since there not that far away from each other on where they live.
Riku shrugged, "I just got use to walking, and also we always beat the bus before it even gets there." He answered. "Besides, what's the point of riding the bus if no one gets on it?" One time when the trio took the bus most of the students rushed off in terror to get away from them.
"Good point."
"I see Axel and Saix waiting for us by the fountain," Roxas pointed out as they arrived. Watching how Axel was tripping teens, who walked by them. Roxas rolled his eyes in annoyance. Can't they ever behave like normal students for once?
"Finally you guys are here," Axel huffed, "We've been waiting here for fifth-teen minutes already!"
Roxas raised his eyebrow, "Really? Fifth-teen minutes?" Axel was the only person, well besides Seifer, that gets on Roxas' nerves every now and then. He complained a lot and was incredibly impatient.
"You know me, Roxas! I'm the type to do crazy shit! We should really hang out together, you need to loosen up." He winked, which caused him a jab in the arm by Roxas.
"Now that we're here... Who's the lucky girl?" Vanitas asked, looking around.
Riku smirked, "Well, aren't you all eager to learn? You'll see who it is after school," He stated, which caused the others to groan. They really wanted to know who it was?! They have to wait until school was over, this sucks.
Riku was being very careful not to say 'guy or boy', because that would be a disaster. It's better for them to see Sora than to tell them first, otherwise Riku would have to hear there bullshit.
"Fine," was all that needed to be said before departing to go to their classes.
The day went by quick, at least in Sora's opinion. Lunch was fast, he skipped it again because he wanted to avoid Riku as longest as possible. And, as much as he wanted to see Namine he couldn't... So instead he went to the class that was next after lunch was over.
And, that's where he is, but with the whole class now since it started already.
Sora was caught dosing off in class, he was exhausted. He couldn't keep up doing his assignment as his eyelids would shut on his own, before snapping them open, then again closing them.
"Sora?" Tidus called out, watching his partner's head tilt up and down. Was he falling asleep? "Sora!?" He whispered loudly, since Sora didn't hear the first time. "Sora!"
"What!" Sora sat up straight, "Huh?" he mumbled tiredly.
"Dude, you're falling asleep on the assignment!" Tidus narrowed his eyes as he stopped what he doing to glare at Sora. "Do something!"
Nodding, Sora began to write on papers. But, it didn't take too long before he fell asleep again, this time his head resting on the desk. Tidus huffed, and just as he was about to wake up Sora up by shaking him, he stopped when he heard Sora mumbled something.
"S-orry..." Sora mumbled in his sleep.
Tidus face softened, and then scratched the back of his neck. He's been a real jerk to Sora, who hasn't even done anything to him. In fact, he was very nice to Tidus and even tried to start a conversation with him. Sadly, Tidus would rebuff every chance Sora would try to talk to him.
He sighed. "Whatever." Tidus went back to what he was doing, but before he did he took off his jacket and rolled it into a bundle, and then placing it under Sora's head. So he could at least sleep comfortable, he owed that to Sora.
After forty minutes passed, Sora woke up from hearing the school bell. Class was over.
He sat up straight and rubbed his eyes tiredly. He can't believe he fell asleep in class, and to make it worse he didn't do any of their assignment. Tidus must be pissed. Wait, where is he?
Sora sighed, he really must be hated more than ever now. Then he looked on his desk, there laying was a jacket. "This isn't mind?" Sora wondered.
"It's mine." Tidus answered as he came back to fix the desk he sat on.
"Oh god.. Did I take it?! I'm sorry," Sora apologized, handling him the jacket. He doesn't even remember getting it. "Oh, and I'm sorry about not doing the assignment. I'll do all of it tomorrow."
"Sheesh. Calm down, man. Forget the assignment, I did half of it so you wouldn't have to do the rest." Sora blinked surprise. "And I put the jacket there because it must be uncomfortable sleeping on wood. You looked tired by the look of your dark circles under your eyes, so I let you sleep for a while. No big deal." Tidus shrugged.
But it was a big deal to Sora. No one ever did a nice thing for him, he was happy. "Thank you so much." Sora smiled. He wondered what made Tidus changed? He was a jerk yesterday, but today he was a nicer guy.
"No problem, Sora. I'll see you tomorrow." He left onto his next class since the bell rang few minutes ago.
Sora gaped, then grinned. That was the first time Tidus called him by his name, usually it was dude or man. This was a start of friendship and Sora couldn't be happier.
'Maybe today won't be so bad after all,' Sora thought, getting up to go to his next class as well. Even if he gets beaten or pummeled, he just made new friend and that was better than anything.
School was now over, and Sora was beyond relieved. Riku didn't once look for him! Maybe he forgot all about it, or he was disgusted with Sora that he won't be bothered anymore. The day was going great so far.
That is until suddenly Axel and Roxas appeared in front of him. "Hey, little Sora." Axel grinned, stepping dangerously close to him. Why were they here? Were they waiting for him?!
Sora tensed, remembering that Axel gave him the bruises on his face by the massive punches. He has to get away. Who knows what else he will receive by this crazy teen!
When he tried to make a run for it Roxas stopped him. "It's better if you don't run. Trust me," Roxas warned, but in reality he was advising Sora.
He gave a pleading look to Roxas, to spare him. Sadly, it didn't work as Roxas looked away and grabbed Sora's left arm, while Axel got the other side. Roxas felt awful, but he couldn't defy Riku. He only hoped that Riku doesn't go overboard.
Both took Sora behind the bushes that hid them from the school and the students passing by. Sora really wanted to get away as he saw the rest of the gang waiting, especially Riku, who smirked when he saw Sora.
Sora thrashed around trying to escape from Roxas' and Axel's grip, "LET ME GO!" He cried out, moving side to side as they got closer to them.
"Not a chance." Axel purposely pushed Sora to the ground, but to the others it looked differently.
Roxas frowned, knowing what Axel did. "You didn't have to do that." He glared at his so call friend. "We were just told to bring him here." He whispered harshly.
Axel shrugged his shoulders. "Here you go, Riku, one Sora!" He turned around, practically ignoring Roxas. "So, what are you going to do with him?" He asked.
Sora groaned as he tumbled towards the ground. Damn Axel. Sora propped on his elbows, trying to sit up so the grass wouldn't be on his face. Footsteps were heard, then a shadow casted upon him.
He lifted his head, and his eyes widened when Riku was standing right in front of him. Sora swiftly crawled away in fear. No, No, No! This can't be the end! Sora whole body began to tremble. He looked very furious; Sora needed clear up yesterday's confession. It might not work but he has to try.
"R-Riku.. Look, about yesterday-" Sora's stammering was halted as Riku cut him off.
"Oh you don't have to remind." Riku smirked as he began to walk closer. But not in a murderous manner, more like in a dominate way. Like a predator ready to chase and kill its prey, well in this case, play with its prey.
'I'm dead! I'm so dead!' Sora thought, mentally screaming. Unaware what Riku has in store for Sora.
Riku couldn't wait to tell the others who it really was that confessed to him. Won't they be in for a shock?! After all, he was right in front of him.
Author's Notes... Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Its about time this chapter was updated. I got inspired when I was watching bully movies on lifetime with my aunt... Yay! And someone review that they wanted a point of view from Riku to explain why he's such a jerk. Oh, in a couple chapters I'll explain why, and don't worry because he'll redeem himself... slowly. Now, What's Riku's plan? Also, thank you for the 100 reviews, I'm grateful you all are enjoying the story!
Oh! Before I forget, I'm looking for a story I read awhile back! It was about Sora and Riku but it was just friendship stuff, yet totally angst; and oneshot. Its blurry in my mind but I remember the summary, its about- Riku and Sora finally returning to the islands, Riku is deemed as a hero yet Sora is booed and picked on by the people because they think it was his fault. Slowly everything crumbles, one time when Riku goes to check on Sora he finds him dead (don't remember if he was murder or he suicide). But he yells at everyone saying that he was the bad guy, not Sora. I really want to read that story again so if anyone knows which story this is, tell me please! I couldn't find it... (Sorry for babbling)
Let me know what you think! And if any ideas please share or make suggestions! I sometimes take them into considerations, if I hadn't already thought of the idea though.
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