Hiya guys, and welcome to my first 'Kingdom Hearts' fanfiction!!!! Thank you for taking the time to read this. I suck at summaries and story titles, so they may change, as may the rating.

Disclaimer: I'm going to put this here instead of at the top of each chapter. Firstly, I would like to say that I do not own any of the characters in the 'Kingdom Hearts' game. Next, most of the songs I use are not mine. I will put the name of the songwriter/singer/record companies. I will list these at the end of each chapter where I use a song that isn't mine. Finally, I would like to say that in writing this, I will not/ do not wish to receive any monetary gain. That's it, except please enjoy!!!! And review of course!!!

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Dawn. Beautiful orangey-pink light slowly made its way down the empty street, up the walls of houses, into windows. All was peaceful in one particular house. Well, it was peaceful until Riku's alarm clock went off. Extending his arm, the silver haired boy switched his alarm clock off, groaned and yawned loudly.

"Oh god," he murmured. "Time for another day of pure hell."

"That's a great way to start the day." The voice made Riku jump. He thought he was alone. "What do you mean 'another' day of pure hell, when were the others?" asked Sora, looking inquisitively at Riku.

Sora was dressed in a loose fitting black t-shirt with dark blue jeans and white trainers.

"Every day has been pure hell since I found I stared at more guys than girls." Riku had a huge secret, one that only a handful of people knew. He was gay. Well, the handful of people thought he was bi-sexual, because that's what he had told them. Only Sora knew the truth.

"Hurry up and get dressed, or we'll be late for school."

"What do you mean we'll be late?" asked Riku, genuinely puzzled. "What's the time?"

"Nearly ten past eight."

"What?!" Riku cried, jumping out of bed. His tight boxers showed off his assets as he hurried over to his walk-in closet, while Sora averted his gaze.

Riku came out dressed in a red body-hugging t-shirt with knee length blue shorts and black trainers.

"Oh, great, I'll have to skip breakfast. Why didn't you wake me up?"

"I've only just got here. Your dad didn't come back yesterday. I had to use my key to get in," Sora said with a smile.

After running downstairs and scribbling a quick note to his father, Riku and Sora ran to school.

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As Sora walked to his locker he had to pass the girls' locker room, and as he went past he heard the voices of Larina, Serana and Kairi. That wasn't so unusual, but what they were talking about made him stop. He heard them mention his name, and he couldn't help himself. He stood silently by the door and eavesdropped.

"That is a nasty rumour, but is it true Kairi?" asked Larina.

"What rumour?" was Kairi's response.

"You know," Serana whispered.

"No, I don't know."

"What? You mean you haven't heard?" asked Larina.

Serana whispered even lower and Sora had to strain to hear. What he heard next startled him.

"The rumour is that Sora is gay and is going out with you to try and cover it up." That was Serana.

"What? WHO THE HELL TOLD YOU THAT?" That was Kairi's reaction. "That can't be true. Although ... oh my God, Sora's gay!!" exclaimed Kairi.

'Shit,' Sora thought to himself. 'They've found out already. I did expect that to spread, but not quite that fast. Oh well, at least it's out in the open now.' And with that lingering thought, Sora ran silently to his locker.

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At lunchtime, Sora was sitting at his usual table, waiting for Kairi and her friends to arrive. Riku was sat in the corner with a group of his friends. Sora got Riku's attention and mouthed:

'Have you heard the rumour about me?'

'Yes, is it true?' was Riku's mouthed response.

'Wait and see, the sparks will fly as soon as Kairi walks in.'

And at that precise moment Kairi walked in. All friendly banter and all laughter stopped.

"Sora, I need to speak to you alone," Kairi said.

"Look, if your going to dump me again go ahead, it's not as if the whole school hasn't seen you do that before." Sora was referring to the time Kairi had dumped him in the middle of the auditorium. That was not a memory he wanted to drag up again.

"Sora, it's about the rumour. Is it true?"

"What rumour?" Sora asked innocently.

"Don't play dumb with me, you know perfectly well what I'm talking about." Kairi was losing her patience.

"Do you really want to know?" asked Sora, standing up and moving towards Kairi.

"Yes I do. Did you use me as some sort of cover up?" asked Kairi, her usually sweet voice low and menacing.

"Yes." That was the only thing Sora could say before Kairi's delicate hand swiftly descended upon his left cheek, a reverberating slap resounding throughout the room, and the force of the slap turned Sora's head. The crowd, watching intently as the scene unfolded, all gasped in unison. Surprisingly, Sora just laughed.

"Wanna do that again Kairi? Does it make you feel better? You hypocritical little bitch!" Sora said, loud enough so that everyone could hear him. And gain, the crowd gasped. "Yes, I used you, but you used me first. Would you be little miss perfect if it wasn't for me? You were just another girl before we started dating." Sora said venomously, "then you became popular, you rose quickly through the ranks. But you got airs above your station. You dumped me three times." Sora laughed bitterly, "and I came crawling back for more."

Sora's face was twisted in malice, "You know, I was more scared of coming out of the closet that I was of being seen as a sad, pathetic straight moron. Because at least I was straight. You know, you are a great actress. But, the part of the wronged woman doesn't suit you."

Kairi's eyes widened in surprise at what he had just said. He continued, "Yes, I used you. And do you know what? I'm proud of myself. I'm extremely proud of my little plan, but it didn't work. And because of that, I would like you to know that I'm gay, and you have been officially dumped. You used me. I used you. But the one major thing that separates us is: you need me, I don't need you. Not anymore anyway."

The throng of people parted to let Sora through as he walked towards the exit, but turned at the door. "Oh, Kairi!" Sora crooned. Kairi turned round. Her pretty face was contorted in rage. "I would just like you to know that the worst thing that could ever happen to a woman has just happened to you. You have your fame now. But you will be remembered as the girl who was screwed around by a gay guy. And as if that wasn't bad enough, I've left you for another man!! That's right. If you don't believe me, look at this."

Sora pulled the heart-shaped locket that Kairi gave him from his neck and threw it to Kairi, who caught it. She read the inscription on the back. That was new, she hadn't had that done. He must have done it. The inscription read: 'The One I Hold Closest to My Heart'. She opened the locket, and the picture in it both surprised and shocked her.

"One more thing Kairi."

"What's that?" Kairi asked, in too much shock to say any more.

"I started that rumour myself. Have a nice day!" and with that, Sora left and Kairi sank to the floor, crying on Larina's and Serana's shoulders.

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Riku ran to catch up with Sora on the walk home. They lived five streets away from each other, with Riku being further away.

"What's up?" was Sora's cheery greeting.

"What the hell happened at lunch today?" asked Riku.

"You were there. You saw what happened. I don't want to talk about it." Sora said, his mood changing swiftly.

"Okay, fine. I just have one question. Whose picture was in the locket?"

Sora turned a pale shade of pink. "I told you I don't want to talk about it."

The rest of the walk was in silence. The only words spoken were the 'goodbyes' and the 'see you tomorrow's.

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As Riku walked into the living room of his house his father looked up at him from where he sat at the desk. Riku's jade eyes widened in shock as he froze in mid stride, and he dropped his bag. His father was reading his diary. He wrote EVERYTHING in there.

Riku's father looked up at Riku and smiled a sweet, yet deadly smile, before standing up and throwing the diary at his son's feet. Riku shrank back in fear.

"Why didn't you tell me you were gay?" his father growled.