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xXx Mizuki xXx

Well here's another Kingdom Hearts fic for all you RikuxSora fans out there!

Disclaimer: I still don't own Kingdom Hearts!

I've planned this one out so hopefully it'll be great! It's all from Riku's point of view. The song I borrowed from Avenue Q. You'll know it when you see it! It rocks! But yeah - I really hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it (yeah I've already written it but then you know exactly when it will be uploaded and there'll be no great delays!) The days of uploading chapters will normally be Mondays - unless my laptop dies or something.

Anyways - Enjoy!

Miz

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A is for alone

I sat alone in my dark apartment. I could have turned the lights on - but what was the point? There was nothing in there that was particularly worth seeing. Besides... All I ever did was stare out of my window all day... Looking down on the world always gave me a tremendous sense of power. I watched the people as they walked below... A young couple holding hands caught my eye. How I envied them. They walked as if on air, as if they were simply floating along the pavement. I picked up the phone, thinking I might call him. But then put it down again with a sigh. What was the point?... How long had it been now? Let's see... I'm twenty three now and I first knew when I was fifteen... Eight years. Fuck. I've been in love with Sora for eight fucking years. Yet still he only saw me as a friend. Although - It could be worse I suppose. He could have started fucking Kairi by now... Thank God he just saw her as a friend as well...

"Riku?" I looked up as I heard my friend Tidus calling me.

"Yeah?" I called back. He walked through my door with a concerned look on his face.

"Listen buddy nobody's seen you for two weeks? What's up with that?"

"You know that gig I did two weeks ago?"

"The one where they spilled beer over your guitar and stole your microphone?" I flinched at the memory.

"Yes that one... Well after that I decided to quit doing gigs and just stare out of this window for the rest of my life."

"This is about Sora isn't it?"

"No," I lied.

"Look Riku I've known you for 7 years now and I know that this is about Sora and the fact that he still won't fall in love with you. And I'm sorry man but there's nothing I can do about that. But you need to get out of this apartment!"

"No I'm never leaving... I'll just die in here."

"Okay Get off your ass! Everyone's getting ready to go and see Sora at his new job today! Remember? He's the new head chef at that little cafe down the road!"

"Yeah - He gets a bloody degree in cookery and decides to work at that crappy little place!"

"Well don't say that to Sora! He really loves it there!"

"Don't worry about that - I wont be there."

"Riku. When I say everybody's going that includes you!"

"No. I'm staying in."

"There is life outside your apartment Riku! I know it's hard to conceive!"

"No way."

"But there's life outside your apartment! And you're only gonna see it if you leave!"

"No thanks."

"There is cool shit to do but it can't come to you so get off your sorry ass and go take a shower!"

"Fine fine you win already! And stop with the rhyming you sound like you're in a musical or something!" And I slouched off to the bathroom, leaving Tidus with a victorious smirk on his face.

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I shielded my eyes at the unfamiliar glare of the sun. I tried to walk in a straight line, but the heat of the summer's day was making me feel queasy. Tidus walked beside me, offering friendly support as always. I knew exactly where we were going though. That little corner cafe I always took Sora to when he was having trouble with his university studies. It always amazed me how he could do that - university I mean. I dropped out of school at 16... I didn't want to go to college because I couldn't get into the one Sora was going to... I wasn't smart enough. So I just stayed at home all the time... Crying because for the first time in my life, I wouldn't see Sora everyday. But of course, I did see him every day. He made sure of that. He always visited me at home if I was too depressed to go out. He didn't know why I was sad; he'd stopped asking after he realised I was never going to tell him. But he never gave up on me... Even that time when I stayed in bed for a solid week, Sora was the one who cooked me food and made me drink lots until I felt better. And then he let me cry into his arms... If I hadn't been s fucking depressed at the time - that could have been the best moment of my life.

"Riku? It's in here!" Caught up in my thoughts as usual - I had walked straight passed the entrance to the aptly named 'Paopu Palace'... I sighed. It was a bitter reminder that the dream I once had of sharing a paopu with Sora, would never come to pass.

"Hey Riku," Tidus prompted, after I'd been staring at the sign for a good two minutes.

"Come on mate." And he took my arm and guided me into the cafe.

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The first thing I saw, was a very smiley Sora, surrounded by Kairi and Selphie - squealing uncontrollably, as Sora showed them all of the cooking equipment he was allowed to use. Personally, I had never found whisks particularly fascinating... But the sight of Sora in his new chef's outfit was enough to make me squeal uncontrollably any day. Though luckily I managed to restrain myself. I looked around and couldn't help but smile at the room's interior. Tables were strategically placed in front of comfortable looking armchairs and sofas. The walls were adorned with various flower pressings and paintings of calm, countryside scenes.

"Riku!" Sora charged up to me and gave me a rather violent hug. I desperately tried to remain calm, as I felt my leg brush against his crotch.

"Ahem... Hi Sora..."

"Isn't this great? I'm a head chef! Look!" Sora released me and pointed to his chef's hat.

"Very fetching. It suits you!" Sora laughed - but I wasn't joking.

"You're so sweet Riku!" My face turned red at the compliment, while Tidus and Selphie simultaneously burst into hysterics.

"Hey you two! Don't be so mean to my Rikukins!" And Sora gave me a hug of mock-affection. I smiled awkwardly.

"Heh... Careful Sora... People might get the wrong idea..."

"Aw come on Riku! Lighten up! You're too serious!"

"Well... Whatever... The cafe's great by the way."

"Oh thanks Riku! It's cute isn't it?"

"Mmmm... Very cute..." Okay... Maybe I was talking more about Sora than the cafe but oh well...

"We cook lots of stuff too! I could even get your favourite on the menu Riku! You like my cooking don't you?" Again my face turned red as once again laughter erupted around me. Yes Sora's meals were my favourites... But he was a good cook! Plus the way his hips swayed while he chopped carrots was mesmerising... I forced myself away from the enticing memory, as I realised what Sora was saying.

"Besides, I owe you a favour Riku - you know, from the hide and seek thing..."

"What?" Tidus enquired.

"Oh nothing," I assured him, while giving Sora a 'they don't need to know look'.

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After Sora had gone back into the kitchen, Kairi made a startling announcement.

"I work here." Everyone turned to face her.

"Okay..." Tidus began. "I think I speak for everyone here when I say - What the fuck?"

"Very funny book-boy but I know you're really jealous because I have a real job and you don't!"

"Being an author is a real job," Selphie protested.

"No-one asked for your opinion Barbie!"

"Kairi I think you should leave." Tidus' words were final. Kairi had taken it a step too far by insulting his love-interest.

"I'm not going anywhere. I work here remember?"

"How did you get this job anyway?" I asked casually, trying not too seem too jealous that Kairi would now get to see Sora everyday of the week for long periods of time.

"I slept with the cafe manager of course!"

"Ew! You slept with Leon!" I had nothing against Leon personally - I just never realised he was quite that desperate...

"Mmhhmmm... He was rather good as well."

"Kairi you're a slut."

"I know." And she strode off towards the kitchen; leaving the rest of us grimacing in disgust - with a new found disrespect for her.

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"Cake's up!" Sora called from the kitchen. Kairi brought it over to us, now dressed in an extremely provocative waitresses outfit.

"Don't you think wearing that will make Sora a little uncomfortable?" I asked her.

"Jealous much?" She mocked. I stood up to challenge her, but just at that moment, Sora came out of the kitchen with cake. Kairi glared at me - as if challenging me to attack her in Sora's presence. Reluctantly I sat down.

"Who wants a piece of my special cake?" Sora placed his creation in the centre of the table. It was a cute little chocolate sponge cake, with the words 'Paopu Palace' drawn on the top with pink icing.

"Do you like it Riku?"

"It's adorable Sora." Sora grinned broadly.

"Then you can have the first piece Riku!"

"Thanks Sora." I went to cut myself a slice, but before I had the chance, Sora had cut off a piece for me and fed it to me. My eyes widened in shock as the chocolate crumbs were wiped from my lips by Sora's fingers. I started choking on my cake as Sora licked the tips of his fingers.

"Alright there Riku?" Tidus asked - fully knowing what had got me so flustered. Damn... Sora could be so sexy without even realising it.

"Yeh I'm fine... Ahem... This Cake's really good Sora! Big thumbs up!"

"I'm glad you like it Riku! I made it especially for all of you! For being so nice as to come visiting me on my first day!" And we all smiled at our adorably cute friend, who was happier than he'd ever been... I only wished it could have been me that could have caused him such happiness.

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