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Sora x Riku!
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'Thoughts!' From anyone really.
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Arriving at their destination, Sora stopped running to get a breath of fresh air. He was running to fast that he didn't even notice. "Finally..." He panted, "here." Sora let go of Namine, who was also out of breath and probably sweating.
"Sora, what on earth are you doing!?" she exclaimed after breathing heavily, "What's so important that you had to literally dragged me out of school?!" Namine crossed her arms, trying to sound furious as she could possibly be, but it wasn't working. She could never be fully mad at Sora.
"This is important! I need to tell something before you find out by the others," Sora rushed out. "Yesterday, I made a mistake. You were the one that was supposed to come out but it wasn't you! NowI'mwithhimanditsnotsupposedtobehim!" Sora began to babble nonsense, uttering every word so fast at the end that it sounded gibberish.
Namine blinked couple of times, trying to understand what Sora was saying but couldn't. "Sora, slow down! I can't understand you!" She placed her hand on his shoulder to calm him. "Just tell me. I'll understand whatever you want to talk about," she softly smiled.
Sora's eyes widened and then softened his expression, suddenly feeling calm and relaxed. He was beginning to hyperventilate, his heart was racing and his breath rapidly hitched. But, when he focuses on Namine it was like he was back to reality; he took a deep breath and grabbed her hands.
"Yesterday, I accidently said something to someone I shouldn't have, but before you find out what it was." Sora squeezed her soft, warm hands. "Namine, you know you're an important person to me and I'm grateful to have you as a friend. But, I've been hiding something for so long and..." Sora shut his eyes for a few seconds to think, "I think it's time I tell you what it is before it's too late."
Namine tilted her head to the side, confused and curious what Sora wanted to tell to her. What had he been hiding for so long?
"Namine I-" Loud clapping was heard from the background, halting Sora's confession. Sora flinched, knowing who was clapping and coming his way. He didn't have to look to see who it was, his instincts were telling him already.
"Awe. Isn't this lovely?" Riku questioned. "Two people alone and holding hands for that matter!" He smirked with a hint of anger. The rest of the gang began to circle around them like sharks.
"Riku?" Namine uttered, shocked. What was he doing here? Did Riku come all the way here to pummel Sora?
Sora released Namine's hands as he stood in front of her to make sure she doesn't get harm. "What do you want?!" Sora inquired. How could he have found him! Did Riku have a tracker on him or something?
"Isn't it obvious? To see you, Sora." Riku paced closely around him. "But, instead I see you and her alone. How do you think that makes me feel?" Riku sent a signal to Axel and Vanitas, who immediately understood what to do.
Both teens roughly gripped Namine's arms from behind and pulled her back. "Hey! Let go of me! Stop it!" Namine shouted, trying to pry away. "Sora!"
"Namine!" Just as Sora was about to go after her, Riku stopped him by standing in his way. "Where do you think you're going? I have to say Sora I wasn't expecting you to cheat on me." Riku frowned as he glared at Sora.
"What!? I wasn't cheating! I- Wait, I don't have to explain myself to you." That was the worst possible thing Sora could have told Riku. "Riku, this wasn't supposed to happen!" Sora shouted at him. He wasn't going to runaway anymore; he's going to tell the truth this time. He had no choice now.
Sora didn't have time to register the punch he just received on his right cheekbone. Ouch. He tumbled towards the ground, he touched his injured cheek that will probably form a bruise the next day.
"NO! Sora! Leave him alone!" Namine cried as she thrashed side to side to escape but it was fruitless. Axel and Vanitas kept a good hold on her.
Glancing at Namine, Sora slowly looked around him. Riku was in front of him, Saix and Seifer were watching not too far, and lastly, Roxas was just there standing, watching everything with a saddened expression. Sora looked at him; hoping he could help, or at least stop this mess, stop Riku.
Sadly, Roxas merely frowned and looked away. He couldn't do anything to help... 'Sorry, Sora.'
Students were starting to gather around them since it was now lunchtime. The loud commotion must have brought their attention. Who can resist seeing a fight, after all?
"You're going to regret saying that, Sora." Riku scowled as he stepped closer.
"Stop it!" Namine kept shouting, and then stomped on Axel's feet as hard as she could to get away. Vanitas swiftly let go of her so he can avoid getting slapped or scratched.
"Fuck!" Axel hissed, "Where do you think you're going?!" He quickly seized Namine by the waist and picked her up, once again to pull her back. "Don't touch me!" Namine screeched and squirmed, kicking her legs back and forth. Axel was having difficulty holding her, especially when she was clawing his arms.
"Vanitas you wuss, hold her!" Axel barked as he dodges her elbow, which was really close to hitting his face.
"No way! Look at her, I don't want her to claw my eyes out!" He countered, "Besides, I don't hit girls. I praise them." Now wasn't the time to be funny! But, he really didn't want to get near Namine, and he defiantly wasn't going to listen to Axel.
"Vanitas!" Axel roared. "Alright, alright." Vanitas grabbed her arm, "Sorry doll." Okay, he was going to listen to Axel after all. Well, what can he say? Axel is an asshole.
Sora turned as he heard Namine screaming, he needed to do something to help her. "Namine! Let go of her!" Sora rose up in one swift motion and tried to rush to her, but Riku blocked his way.
"What's the rush? Is she that important to you?" Riku pushed Sora back, somewhat rough.
"Get out of my way, Riku!" Sora raised his voice, his blood boiling in anger. "I'm warning you!" he warned, balling his hands into fists, clenching so very tightly as he gritted his teeth.
The students that were watching the scene began to shout, "Fight, fight, fight!" Which wasn't helping the situation? Instead of calling for teachers for help, they just stood there watching everything. What the fuck is wrong with them? Is that what people care about nowadays instead of helping a helpless person? Where's their humanity?!
"You're warning me? You hear that everyone? He's warning me," he mocked, laughing in the process. "What can you possibly do?" Riku grasped onto his hoodie's collar, bringing them in close proximity, much to Sora's dismay.
Namine didn't like was she saw, Riku was going to hurt him. She had to help him; she didn't care if she was a girl. Namine was going to help Sora no matter what. "Don't hurt him! Sora! Sora!" She was starting to irritate Riku.
Riku let go of Sora as he walked closer to Namine. "Would you like to take his place then?" He grinned, "Since you keep shouting nonstop." Threatening Namine was the last straw for Sora.
"Riku." Roxas sternly said, almost like a warning to tone it down. He was pretty much the only one that can keep Riku in bay, most of the time at least.
Rolling his eyes, "Fine." Riku headed back to Sora. "I don't have to do anything. Axel can, right?" Axel maliciously smirked when he heard the request. He pulled a handful of Namine's blond hair from the back of her head.
Namine winced in pain, moving her head back every time Axel pulled. "Ow! Stop! It hurts," she cried out, "Help! Someone!" Vanitas grimace, feeling slightly bad for her.
"Axel, C'mon man. She's a girl." Vanitas was ignored.
Roxas glared at Riku, who in turn put his hands in the air. "I'm not doing anything. He is." His voice sounded innocent and one hundred percent fake, but he wasn't lying. He's not harming Namine.
Sora watched in horror at what Axel was doing. Once again he tried to run towards her only to be pushed back. "Trying again I see." Riku pushed him again. "When will you learn?" He taunted.
Sora didn't pay any attention to Riku as he kept his gaze at Namine. The way Axel was hurting her made him furious. He so badly wanted to do something, but he can't... he's weak and scrawny. Sora doesn't know how to fight and he could never have the courage to hurt someone. But, maybe, now he can to protect Namine.
Riku stepped back and turned around. "Wow. I'm amazed that no one bothers to do anything," he yelled out to the other students. This was the opportunity Sora was looking for, raising his arm he glared at Riku and then with his clenched fists he landed a direct punch on his jaws. Something that he'd never thought he could ever do, at least to someone like Riku.
The crowd goes quiet as well as the gang, who were all speechless. Axel stopped doing what he was doing, while Vanitas gaped dumbfounded. No fucking way. Seifer's and Saix's expression was priceless, no believing what they had just witness.
'Fuck!' Sora mentally cussed, 'That really hurt.' He didn't expect it to be painful! Its as if he hit the wall. Sora shook his hand to soothe the pain that vibrated through his whole arm. He bite his lips so he wouldn't yelp, instead he winced.
Roxas was briefly shocked but then lightly smiled in approval. Sora defended himself for the first time. And lastly, Namine stared at Sora in amazement, the way he punched Riku. Deep down she was proud of Sora for standing up to him.
Riku's eyes widened in sheer shock at what just happened as he softly touched his cheek. Sora actually punched him... Wow. To be perfectly honest, Riku was impressed. Gazing towards Sora, who was standing in a clumsy fighting stance with his fists up in the air like an amateur. Riku couldn't help but be astonished.
No one has ever witnessed Riku being punched during school. More like it was tough to get a good aim at him. Riku never liked getting hit in the face, he loves his good looks. Good thing he was an excellent fighter and dodger.
Yet, Sora did it. Impressive indeed.
Sora was terrified at what would happen next. There was a high chance he'll be beaten to death, well, not that bad. Or, be bullied ten times worse. 'Shit,' Sora thought. Well, at least they wouldn't have to be boyfriends anymore.
"Axel, Vanitas, let go of her," Riku ordered. They did as they were told with no protest, still speechless by what they had just seen. Namine remained still as she watched Sora.
"Listen up everyone," Riku said out loud to the crowd. "I have an announcement to make." He grabbed Sora around the waist, which surprised the crowd and mostly Namine. What was Riku doing?
"Me and Sora are together. If I see any of you messing with him, even as so much as talking shit about him, you're going to get a visit from us." He pointed to his friends, who popped their knuckles to prove their point. Gasping was heard from the background but it was to be expected. Namine covered her mouth as she heard Riku. No, it can't be.
This was the last fucking thing Sora wanted to happen. He was relieved that he wasn't going to get pummel, but now everyone knows that they're together. Great. And, he can't uttered the truth out in front of everyone, that's a death wish right there.
Namine was the first to speak up. "Is this true, Sora?" She couldn't believe it. Why would Sora fall for Riku?! That's stupid. He has been bullying Sora for two whole years and now they're dating. This is absurd!
Sora breath hitched. He didn't want to answer because he would be lying to her. Sora looked around for an answer and then his gaze landed on Roxas, who simply nodded as he closed his eyes. It was for the best at the moment...
"Yes. It's true," he lied. His heart ached in pain when he saw Namine's hurt expression. She left running away, probably disappointed in Sora. Lunch was finally over and everyone began to leave. No teacher ever arrived. How sad?
"Namine..." Sora whispered, his hand reaching out. This was a huge mess, everything was out of control.
"You know what Sora," Riku glanced at him as his lips quirked upwards. He squeezed his waist tighter, but not too tight.
"What?" Sora's tone lingered with sadness, looking at the direction Namine ran off to. How he so badly wanted to go run after her?
"I finally respect you." He declared. Sora snapped his head to Riku. Did he just hear right? Riku respected him?
Suddenly he was being congratulated by the rest of the gang: Roxas, Vanitas, Seifer, and Saix. Saying, "Good job, Sora," and "Didn't think it would ever happen?" Having Riku's respect is such a hard task to accomplish. Axel was the only member that didn't congratulate Sora. More like he didn't want to.
Sora was both dazed and completely confused by what Riku just announced, all the noise from everyone slowly died down when he finally realized something... that he was part of the gang now. Not as a member, but as Riku's official boyfriend. He was accepted.
Shit. He's defiantly screwed now. The worst part is everyone now knows that they're together.
Author's Notes... Hope you enjoyed the chapter! I finally had a chance to write this weekend. Did you guys honestly think I was going to torture Sora? Nah. He was going to stand up for himself! Now Riku announced it! What will Sora do now?! Also sorry if I'm updating slow, school is a witch. I only update at night, but sadly I've been sleeping early so couldn't do much...
Also guys can I just say that thank you for supporting/reviewing this story and not flaming (to those that dislike this but didn't flame, thanks). You have no idea how many people hate these type of stories, when its about bullying or abusive couple. I read one on tumblr, and oh my god it had horrible comments but the story was good. Saying that abusive is wrong and the couple shouldn't be together? What the hell?! I know abusing is wrong, so don't bring reality into this, seriously. And if you were a survivor of abusing don't read it, just blacklist it but don't start crap on who wrote the story. I'm going to be perfectly honest I know the feeling about getting abuse but that doesn't stop me from writing it and somewhat enjoying it. Maybe to cope, maybe not. Just please respect others shipping and what they write, or ignore it, but don't be cruel. Its just fiction! Tumblr... wow. Sorry I just needed to get this out.
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