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'A Week to Love You'

'Epilogue'

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It had been… A few months, at best, since that fateful week that turned my life upside down and inside out. I never knew true love was possible… Until I took care of Sora. I cured his sickness, and he healed every wound on my heart. I loved him for that, and I always would.

He lived with me now, and what I had called a shack was now a real home. It wasn't so quiet anymore… And his liveliness had seemed to seep into every crevice it could find. At first it had been so… Odd… So unorthodox for someone to be awake before me, wandering around my home. He made food for me on some mornings and on others… We would lie in bed until the after noon. His sex drive was never gone, even when I was too exhausted to even move. I have nice scars on my back…Beautiful crisscross patterns that reminded me of that first perfect time when we became one. He had a sadistic streak at times, where a spark would light in his eyes and he wouldn't stop until I screamed for mercy…

I loved my new Sora, and I loved the old one just as much.

My Sora… He had always been mine, but I never came to claim him until a few months ago. We hadn't heard from Kairi since that fateful blowout… But now, her words didn't bother me as much. It still had feelings of hopelessness once and a while, but Sora cured me of beating myself down so much.

Today I was alone, laying in my bed, the covers rolled down to my waist. Sora had left, saying something about seeing Tidus, but I really didn't pay much attention, since I was half-asleep. His birthday was coming up soon…And I didn't really know what to get him. I hoped I could come up with something good by next month. I was pretty sure I could… But it didn't stop the fact that I still had no idea what to get him.

It was a peaceful Wednesday morning… And I was almost lulled back to sleep by the gentle sound of the waves lapping at the shore outside my window. I was glad Sora chose that time to come home, or I don't think I would have ever woken up.

"Rikuuu!"

"Hmm?" I grunted loud enough so he could hear me. He bounded into the room and dove on the bed, tackling me. I made a sound of protest and moved my arms from behind my head to settle on his waist as he sat across my stomach, "How's Tidus, love?"

"He's doing alright. He broke up with Selphie, and she really doesn't seem to care."

I chuckled, "She's pretty indifferent to everything. Does he have his eyes on anyone else?"

Sora laughed, "No, but Wakka's hopeful."

I felt my eyes go wide, "Wakka? No way…"

"Yes way." He smiled softly as he placed my palms on my chest, leaning down to kiss me softly. It was a tender kiss, full of all of the things he had always promised me. He pulled away a fraction before I could really respond and nuzzled my nose with his own.

"What was that for?" I asked in a dreamy sort of voice.

"Nothing… Nothing at all. Do I need a reason to kiss you?" He beamed down at me.

"Oh, no, not at all! It was just so…sudden…" I replied, looking a little more than confused. He laughed at my expression and kissed me again before he rolled from my waist to curl up beside me, his nose resting in the crook of my neck, "What do you want for your birthday?" I asked randomly, because the silence was…well…silent.

"You." The reply was quick, and it didn't even need any thought behind it. It made me warm to know that I was always on his mind.

"Well, you already have me. But, really…What do you want?"

He gave a gentle sigh, and I felt his lashes flutter against my throat as he nuzzled into my neck, "I'd like to see my old friends again. In Hallow Bastion."

I didn't really think it was possible, but… "I'll see what I can do for you." I said softly, kissing the top of his head.

"Thanks, Riku…" He gave a small sigh, "I saw Kairi today."

"Really?" My tone was less than interested.

"She smiled and waved at me. She had some weird guy on her arm, so she must be doing better…I guess."

"That's nice..." I yawned and wrapped an arm around Sora's shoulders, pulling him closer to me. I changed the subject with the flick of a switch, and Sora let me, "So, they live in Hallow Bastion?"

"Well, it's called Radiant Garden now."

"I'll log that into my memory for later." I kissed his hair again and let him throw a leg across my own, his arms across my chest. It was his favorite way to sleep, I knew he wanted to sleep… Or just fall into that wonderful half daze we both seemed to love so much. I closed my eyes and let myself begin to drift off…Sora's words stirred me.

"Riku?"

"Yes, lover?"

I swear he giggled, "I want to go somewhere… Somewhere that isn't this island."

I looked down at him, "Getting restless here?"

He nodded as he glanced up, "I miss my adventures."

I laughed softly, "We tried that before…Remember what happened?" I knew he did…It so fresh in my mind, and it had to be fresh in his. Watching your best friend get swallowed by black flames has to scar you.

"I'll follow you anywhere, Riku."

"Even into the darkness?"

He didn't even have to think about his answer, and met my eyes when he said; "Even into the darkness."

That made me smile…though a little sadly. But I brushed it off as I kissed his forehead, "I love you."

He placed his head back beneath my chin and nodded, closing his eyes; "I love you, too."

I was happy… Happier than I had been in ages… So he wanted an adventure, did he? Well… We would see what happen a few weeks from now. I wanted to give him a good birthday present…

Maybe another adventure was just what we needed. I know I was getting a little bored of just sitting around. I closed my eyes and reached to pull the sheet over me, settling down and pulling him closer.

Next month? It didn't seem likely. I couldn't sit for that long… Hmm….

The week after next… Indeed.

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And that just opens it up for a sequel, don't you think?

Ookami: I don't think.

There…fore you are?

Ookami: Nice, dumb ass.

No Fag boy! Are you feeling okay? –pounces Ookami and licks his forehead-

Ookami: GET OFF FAG BOY! –flails wildly-

There we go…He's cured! –leaps off- Well, I hope you all enjoyed this fic! I have a juicy idea for a sequel! You all wanted Leon and Cloud… So keep your eyes open!

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-!Phoenix!-