Failure
"Still here?"
Riku glances up in surprise as Roxas enters the room. He looks away quickly, unable to meet his gaze.
"Until she wakes up, yes. I will be."
Roxas leans against the wall beside Xion. He can't look at her, though. Not with Riku there, holding her hand.
"It's not your fault." Roxas forces the words out. As much as it pains him, he knows Xion wouldn't want Riku beating himself up like this.
"I couldn't protect her." His own failure tastes bitter in his mouth.
"Yeah, but you did everything that you could."
Author: Sorry for the hiatus! The last while has been really hectic, and even after wrapping stuff up I kinda needed a break. I graduated week ago today... It still feels insane. Anyway, I should be able to update regularly again! ^^
To my reviewers:
Lun3rClockwork: Thank you!
XIIIXV: Lol, that's understandable. I hate his stupidity at points myself. ^^; And yeah, I would kinda freak out a bit, too... But I won't deny that Riku's my favorite character in the series. ^^
vanitas1776: Aw, that'd be a sweet drabble. I'll see if I can make it, and if not... I will certainly have elements of that in My World Begins With You. ^^ And I will get around to reviewing your stuff shortly now that I have more time! ^^
Espionage247: That's one of my favorites as well! I love the songs in that one, still have them memorized. And I did pair those two drabbles up intentionally, for full ironic effect. They're not in chronological order, though. And I'd give him a hug too, if he wouldn't kill me. ^^
DMGSilverAirHead03: I'm glad you do, that one was fun to write. ^^
See ya next time! :D