Raspberry Swirl - KH AU Series - Story1Ch.3
Title: Raspberry Swirl
Author: Me! _superherogirl_ :D
Pairing: RikuSora, AkuRoku, Kaiphie? xD That sounds funny, anyways Kairi/Selphie Basically everyone and their mother are paired up/or will be paired up in this fic.
Rating: PG-16 always to be on the safe side
Summary: Three cheers for the hilarity that is adolescence! The heart is a very complex thing, and these teenagers on the verge of going to adulthood are going to realize how important it really is what they've been overlooking all along. The adventure begins when Sora wakes up at the crack of dawn craving ice cream. Ooh how exciting?
POV: third, only diary entries and such will be in first person duh.
Authors Note: I wish my chapters weren't always so flippin' long. But here it is, the third chapter. Five pages of a frustrating Sora/Riku moment that took me forever to write. I didn't know what I wanted to do, and worried things would go to far. But I tried.:( Hope you'll like this one, especially the end.♥
Previous Chapters: one two
Dedications: First of all to my one true bunny love, Fester. I miss you so much sweetheart. And also to the sweet reviewers on here. gunbladegirl, trekiael, and _green_moony_ And thanks as well to whoever actually takes the time to click the link or even skim the story.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately the wonderful world of Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy and Disney... don't belong to me. Tis a sad, sad day. :(
“Have a Paopu-tastic day you guys!”
Kairi smiled and winked, “Thanks Tifa, we’ll try. Say, do you happen to have any more chairs so we can combine one of the tables so all of us can sit?”
“Sure, I’ll send Yuffie to help you straight away.”
“Thanks again!”
Selphie looked around curiously as she took her temporary seat. She still didn’t see any sign of Sora or Riku anywhere, and was beginning to worry. Once a worrywart, always a worrywart.
“Don’t worry about them, they’re fine. What’s the worse that could happen? One of them get their head stuck inside a toilet?”
The brunette chuckled, “I suppose you’re right Kai, as always.”
“Of course I am,” Kairi grinned and made her way over to Axel and Demyx’s booth. She was carrying something…
Demyx noticed the darker red head make her way towards them immediately. But why was she walking up to them? Did they do something wrong? Again…? He let a dopey smile escape him when he noticed what she was about to bring over.
“What Dem? Stop with the retarded looking smile on your face, will ya?”
The dirty haired blond simply pointed at Kairi, as she finally made it to the booth. She placed a freshly baked pizza- that somehow had vanilla ice cream on top still completely where it was supposed to be and not melted- on their table. “I know how much you like your ice cream pizza.”
Demyx let out an audible squeak of approval, “Ice cream pizza! Oh wow, thanks Kairi!”
“Don’t mention it. Sorry I didn’t say anything to you before, I was a bit miffed. Those two lazy bums I have as friends never seem to take action when it’s needed or necessary.” She thought twice as she finished off that last sentence. The fag hag in Kairi almost beamed quite brightly at the mention of such words put together. Especially when it involved those two best friends of hers.
Axel looked Kairi up and down, and then looked over at Demyx. He had already gotten a slice of pizza and stuffed it into his mouth. Typical Demyx behavior. The red head shook his head, “Thanks Kairi. That was really nice and all.”
“Ah, no problem Axel. It’s the least I could do, besides I aim to please. It’s a rule after all.”
He let a funny looking smirk escape him as he nodded. He knew about Kairi’s ‘rules’ all too well. Honestly, he thought she was probably a little off her rocker; but nonetheless it was a cute quality. Although far from cute was the mess antennae-freak made out of him. That damn Larxene was going to pay, just not right now. They did have a pizza to finish eating. Since Axel never seemed to really have a choice when ordering pizza; he had to get used to that horrid ice cream one Demyx always ordered.
After the three of them stayed a little too quiet for Kairi’s taste, she decided to start up some casual conversation. Even if it was far from casual in Axel’s honest opinion. “So, have you gotten over your stupor after Roxas walked in?”
The red head stared at her, “What?”
“Oh don’t play dumb with me Axel. I know you’re head over sneakers for the boy. I’m sure he has a thing for you too, so why don’t you go up to him? Talk to him! He’ll probably like that,” Kairi said a matter-of-factly and with a very scary looking grin about her.
“Kairi, just because I like to dress nice on more than one occasion, and look better than all the girl’s on the island put together doesn’t mean I like guys.”
Demyx almost dropped the ice cream that was on the slice of pizza he was scarfing down.
“Sure Axel. Honestly how stupid do you think I am?”
“Well, if you have jumped to such a conclusion then I say… quite stupid Kairi.”
She rolled her eyes, “Yet another that’s in denial. How lame…”
Axel simply fumed at the statement, “Excuse me? Denial? If anyone is in denial here, it’s you.”
The blond boy’s jaw dropped, and a bit of the ice cream that was in his mouth dribbled down his chin.
“Yeah I said it, so what?! Get a napkin, you spat all over yourself.”
The color of a bright red tomato graced Kairi’s face almost a little too easily. She couldn’t believe she was blushing mad for no apparent reason! She was far from being in denial. All the boys were the ones in denial, not her! The nerve of that- the nerve! She was left speechless, and didn’t know what to say exactly. It had to be someone like Axel to be as blunt as he was. Sure, he was her friend… but he wasn’t one for remorse or keeping his mouth shut in order not to make others feel crummy. Most of the time anyway. The only exception was and always will be, Roxas.
In the time that she had stayed quiet Demyx had already wiped his chin, and eaten another slice of pizza. He looked straight at Axel a little worried, “I think you left her in a state of shock.”
“Good. Maybe then she’ll start practicing what she preaches- Hey are you planning on leaving me any pizza?”
Demyx stopped chewing and looked down at the pizza that had it’s regular eight slices a couple of minutes ago. He shrugged and continued chewing.
“Figures. At least one slice alright? I’m going to go for those milkshakes.” He then stood up and made his way to the cashier. “Yeah, I would like two-”
“-Axel?” A hand was placed on his shoulder and the younger blond boy half-smiled.
“Ah-” Axel turned around to see the one and only- love of his short-lived life as of yet- Roxas. “Roxas? Hey, what’s up buddy?” He knew if either Demyx, Kairi, or even Riku or Sora- which were still nowhere to be found- had heard him, he was in for some serious ridicule.
“Nothing much, just wanted to say hi. Why don’t you and Demyx join us at our table? Since we’re kinda taking up the whole diner as it is. Two more people at the table wouldn’t hurt.”
He looked over to where everyone was sitting and his eyes widened slightly, “Holy hell, kinda taking up the whole diner?”
“Is that a yes?”
“Sure, let me get these paopu milkshakes and we’ll be set.”
“Alright, cool. See ya in a bit then.” Roxas then walked back to the ridiculously long table- that resembled the one in Alice in Wonderland at the Mad Tea Party- and sat back down.
Axel checked out the boy’s ass as he did so, old habit’s did die hard- if at all.
“So two paopu milkshakes then?”
“Yeah.”
“That’ll be-”
He shoved all the munny he had- which was basically the exact amount that he needed to pay anyway- onto the girl’s hand, “Here keep the change.”
Yuffie stared at it and blinked, “Oh sir you’re so kind.”
“Ah quit it and just bring me the damn milkshakes already.”
She went to go make them as she asked the snappy red head, “What’s the rush, hmm?”
“Oh dear Gods not you too.”
Yuffie batted her eyelashes as she placed both milkshakes on the counter, “Me too what?”
“Don’t play stupid.” He took them without even saying thank you, and walked back over to Demyx.
“Ooh milkshakes! I feel like breaking into song and dance now for some reason.”
Axel knew of only one song that could lead to such a reason, and he was not about to let any breaking of that song or dance happen while he was around. He shook his head, “Don’t- Hey what are you still doing here?”
“I was trying some of that ice cream pizza, it was actually really good.”
He glared at Kairi when he noticed what she had meant. She ate the slice of pizza that had been ‘reserved’ for him.
“Sorry about that,” She smiled sweetly.
Axel almost growled, it was just not his day. “For future reference, if you ever mention how disgustingly skinny I am again… I’ll seriously kick you.”
“Aww, Axel I’m joking. I’ll go get you something else if you’d like.”
He scoffed, “That’s alright. I’m going to go over to the cool table for awhile. You losers can stay here if you so desire.”
Demyx pouted as he took a gulp of his milkshake, “I want to go to the cool table too.”
“Sorry but you’re just not cool enough Dem.”
Kairi laughed, “Don’t worry Demy, he’s probably going to go hang out with the boyfriend for a little while.”
One, two, three… three, two, one? Count to self over and over, that’s what Axel had to keep in mind. He had to be careful with his temper, because he knew Kairi was only pushing his buttons as far as they would go. And they were about to give out again for the second time that day. He had to make a note to himself to sign up for some anger management classes sometime in the future. “Kairi?”
“Yes Axel?”
“I loathe you,” And with that said he walked over to the self-proclaimed cool table.
She rolled her eyes, “Geesh, he seems more frustrated than usual. Demyx, you’re his best friend… why don’t you get him laid so this could all be over and done with?”
Demyx choked on his paopu milkshake, and almost spurt some out at Kairi’s face. His food didn’t seem to want to go down his throat without a fight lately.
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A clammy hand was placed over the door of the bathroom stall that a certain brunet was behind of. Riku was not sure if he should be worried of why Sora needed help in the first place, but he was left stupefied. What could Sora possibly need help with? He coughed and said rather awkwardly, “Um, what do you need… buddy?”
The brunet blushed, “I’m stuck…”
Riku’s hand slid down from the stall door, “What?”
“Are you going to make me say it again? This is embarrassing y’know.”
“But how… why? Huh?”
“Could you just get in here?”
“But-”
“I’ll open the door for you. Now come on get in, quick. I don’t want anyone to see you.”
The words that kept coming out of Sora’s mouth just made Riku even more uneasy. Nothing sounded as it should, because it only made Riku’s mind wander to things he didn’t want to even imagine. He shook his head, “Sora I-”
Sora pulled Riku into the stall with him and pointed to his pants. He had gotten one of his chains stuck on the toilet paper dispenser, somehow.
When the silver haired teenager finally saw what the big fuss was about, he laughed hysterically.
“It’s not funny!”
More laughs were heard throughout the almost empty boy’s restroom. After Riku was short of breath from all the laughter, he finally replied to his oh so special friend. “Serves you right for having so many difficult looking belts and chains. Is all this armor in case anyone tries to molest you?” He then took another look at said belts and snorted. They were much more suggestive looking than anything else, but he was not about to say such a thing to Sora.
“Shut up and get me out of this will you?”
“Say please.”
“You’ve got to be-”
Riku gave him a look and smirked.
“Fine. Please…”
“Alright, turn around then.”
The younger looking boy grunted and did so. He couldn’t believe he had gotten stuck like that. But at least his best buddy was there to help him with his dilemma. He really didn’t know what he’d do without Riku around. Kairi would’ve probably helped him out because she’s bold like that, but it’s still not the same. Riku was always there for Sora. During the puberty period- since Riku was a year older than him, even if they’re in the same grade- as well as for the girl troubles he’s had over the years; the bullies at school that always picked on him because he was such an easy target. No matter the situation, Riku has always been there for him. “Thanks Riku…”
Riku arched a brow as he meddled around with the trapped chain, “What for?”
“Well for everything really.”
He smiled, “Ah it’s nothing. You know I’ll always be here for you.”
Sora smiled back, “I know.”
“I think I’ve got it.” He pressed up against the short brunet, and attempted to pull out the chain. How the hell it got stuck in there was beyond him, but it got stuck good.
The sudden contact was a bit unexpected and made Sora shudder. He felt his cheeks grow warm once more, and he tried his best to keep his mind on the pesky chain. But it was because of the pesky chain that he had suddenly begun to feel uncomfortable again.
Riku groaned as he continued to untangle the chain from wherever it had gotten caught. “Remind me to have a talk with you about these dumb accessories later. Because if I have to go through this same procedure a second time…”
And again Sora felt Riku press up against him. He nibbled on his bottom lip, and looked ahead where there was no Riku or any annoying chain stuck in a toilet paper dispenser. All that he said in response to his friend’s complaining was a simple uh huh.
“Are you okay? You’re awfully quiet. It’s not like you.”
Sora didn’t want to turn to face Riku. He didn’t want him to see his flushed face. A good pun could probably fit somewhere there, but he didn’t feel like cooking up any witty thoughts. What he did feel like doing was… something totally out of the question. Why in the world did such an idea pop into his head?! He really had to stop thinking up such inappropriate puns.
If only Riku knew what he was doing… if only. And he did it again.
“Have you… gotten it yet?” Sora asked awkwardly.
“Almost…”
Sora wasn’t sure if he could take anymore of it. He was a boy after all, and a growing one at that. It’s not his fault that his body was reacting the way it was. Although, maybe it was a bit odd that it was reacting because of Riku’s actions. Clearly he wasn’t doing it on purpose. Just like the chain ploy wasn’t done on purpose… Roxas and him did love pranks, but Sora would never go as far as to… He wasn’t even thinking straight anymore- stupid puns - he had to put a stop to it all. Even his crotch was reacting in a way Sora would prefer never to speak of with anyone.
A clink was heard as the piece of metal was finally pulled out of the evil toilet paper dispenser. Riku grinned wide, “There you go. I was beginning to doubt my skills there for a second.”
The boy laughed nervously, “Heh, thanks Riku. I’m never wearing these things again.”
“Yeah no kidding, and you’re welcome. Leave it to you to get stuck like that. You can turn around now, it’s kinda weird talking to the back of your head.”
“Uh, no that’s alright… I wasn’t quite done with the bathroom anyway.”
Riku laughed, “Aww, do you still need to wee-wee?”
Sora’s blush returned three times fold, “Riku.”
“Alright, alright I’ll leave. Don’t take too long, everyone is waiting outside for us.”
“Okay…”
“Okay.” Riku turned to face the door again, and fiddled with the lock.
At the moment Riku unlocked the stall door to walk out, Sora turned to him as well and hugged him from behind.
“Huh?” Riku blinked.
Sora spoke into the back of the other boy’s shirt, which was heard all muffled, “On’t o.”
“Sora? What the? You’ve always been a tad bit indecisive.”
The brunet still as flushed as before looked up a bit to stare at the back of Riku’s head. “I’m so confused.”
He turned around and arched yet another brow, “Of what Sora?” When his friend didn’t respond, he placed both his hands on his shoulders. “Come on, you know you can tell me anything.”
Sora felt like saying something along the lines of, ‘Um, not everything bucko’ but decided against it. Although, if anyone was capable of helping Sora it was probably Riku. So regardless, he had to find a not so gauche way of telling him how he almost got a full on boner because of him! Now that he thought about it some more, that was horrible! He couldn’t tell Riku any of that! He lowered his head in utter defeat and whispered, “I hate being a teenager.”
Riku snickered, “Oh? And would you rather be a ten year old again or something?”
“Yeah… At least then certain things wouldn’t get in the way.”
“What things?”
“Um… teenager things…”
“Like what?” He asked as his hands slid down Sora’s shoulders.
“Riku, please don’t make me say it. This whole thing was embarrassing enough as it was.”
“Sora, anyone could get their chain stuck in an um, yeah… I’m sure you’re not the only one that’s happened to. Even so called adults and kids have incidents where-”
“-No. It’s not that.”
“Then what is it?”
He sighed and looked away from Riku’s gaze, “Did you feel anything while you were helping me get my chain unstuck?”
“As in getting this feeling to use the bathroom after you were done?”
Sora stifled a laugh regardless of how bashful he felt, “No… Stop joking around, I’m serious.”
“I am too! But honestly, what is it? There’s something that’s bugging you and I want to know.”
“Well, there is. But I know there is something bugging you too! If I tell you, it’s only fair if you tell me also.”
Riku stayed quiet.
“You’re just as bad… You don’t want to tell me anything anymore.”
He rolled his eyes, “Could we possibly take this outside? Talking inside a bathroom- rather inside the same bathroom stall- is really… if someone came in and-”
“Would you care?”
“What?”
“Would you care if they thought we were doing something?”
Riku wasn’t sure where Sora was going with the whole pointless conversation, but knew he was not going to let go of it. “As in engaging in sexual activities in a bathroom stall? Rather kinky if you ask me.”
Another obvious blush made it’s way up to his cheeks, “Um, yeah… But- Hey! Wait… you…”
“But to answer your question, no. I wouldn’t mind. I doubt we’d be doing such things anyhow.”
A frown began to surface upon the brunet’s face, without even realizing it. “Oh. Right, right… that’s weird and stuff. ”
“Yeah, since we don‘t kiss other dudes and all.” The frown was noticed immediately, and once again Riku had that odd feeling in the pit of his stomach. Could it have possibly been that same feeling Sora was babbling about? No way… He knew it was all a sham, it never meant anything between the two. But even if it were true, Riku’s arms still found their way around Sora’s waist. He brought him closer and smirked, “Why do I smell a rat?”
Sora was lost in whatever slight bliss he had just experienced. The feel of Riku’s arms wrapped around his waist felt so, nice. He liked it. “A what?”
“Were you put up to this?”
“What?”
“This smells like something only Kairi would cook up.”
“No! I really had to go pee!”
“And you really had to get stuck.”
“No! Riku!”
“Well, no matter…” His grip around the boy’s waist tightened a tad, as he brought him even closer. If it was another one of Kairi’s scams, he was going to put on a real good show. He never was one to disappoint. He nuzzled his face close to Sora’s neck, something he was growing quite fond of since earlier that morning.
“Riku, what are you doing?”
“Nothing…”
Sora wanted to push him away, stop him from making his stomach feel weird. And he knew for a fact it wasn’t that he needed to go potty again. That would certainly be a mood killer. Not only did Riku make his stomach feel funny, his spine tingled and he felt lightheaded. He found himself wrapping his arms around the older boy’s neck. “This feels nice…”
“Does it?” Riku smirked as he planted soft kisses over the exposed flesh that was Sora’s neck.
The quite naïve brunet bit his bottom lip as he let a pleasurable sigh escape him. He wondered what it would be like to stay that way forever, with Riku… With Riku. Sora could strongly smell the cologne that both Kairi and himself had gotten Riku for his birthday last July. Oddly enough, Kairi had a great taste when it came to picking out men’s colognes. He basked in the enjoyable scent, and started to lose his sense on reality. “Yeah…”
It was happening all over again, but even more intense than that morning. Definitely more intense. Riku knew he couldn’t control said phony act much longer; the act was quickly becoming something ever so real. He could feel it between Sora’s body heat and his own. The soft kisses soon turned to more sloppier ones, which progressed to -what the girl’s liked to call- love bites. Love bites? Riku mentally scoffed, but once more soon forgot whatever made sense in his mind. Nothing made sense at that moment. All that made sense was Sora, and the little mewls of approval he was emitting. His pants, they were reacting to his noises… Or rather what was underneath the pants, the boy blushed at the realization. His friend- best friend- got him that riled up? He couldn’t let him notice, that would ruin everything. It was all just fun and games, that was not supposed to happen. If Sora felt that, he’d know it wasn’t just playing around. It would change everything, he didn’t want that. “Sora?”
All the attention Sora was receiving was much more than welcomed. He was in complete awe at how just a bit of kissing and sucking over his neck, could get him so… bothered. He couldn’t imagine if it were more sensitive areas- GAH how could Sora think of those kind of things at a time like- But it was then when he felt it. Riku, he felt Riku… He turned to him with a glazed over look, “Riku… you’re hard.”
The both of them couldn’t be anymore red in the face; they’ve surpassed the normal level of embarrassment. They were battling the toughest type to date, and were far from knowing what to do next.
Everything at that moment was about to change, if it hadn’t already.
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Kairi held a strong grip on Roxas’ hand, but she found it nearly impossible to keep him from moving. He had gotten up from the table to use the restroom for a quick moment, but Kairi couldn’t allow that! She growled and yoinked on his arm harder, “No Roxas! You can’t go in there!”
The blond grunted as well, “And why not?! Let go of me Kairi! I need to pee!”
“Damnit, both you and Sora have the same bladder problem!”
He tried his best to shove her away, “We kinda are cousins, so it does make sense. Now let go!”
Everyone at the table stared at the both of them stupidly and very confused. It was then when Selphie stood up as well, and began to pull on Roxas’ other arm. “Can you wait just a little? I’m sure you could hold it a bit longer!”
Hayner pointed at Selphie and said in a mock tone, “Aren’t you the one always going on about, if you gotta go you gotta go?”
The brunette blushed and hadn’t noticed she let go of the arm she was holding onto for dear life. “So?! Not always! There are times where you can hold it!”
“If the guy has to take a piss, let the guy take a piss,” Hayner said as he rolled his eyes.
Kairi glared keyblades at Hayner, “You stay out of this.”
“Um, mind telling me why we’re not letting Roxas use the restroom?” Olette sighed as she scratched her head.
Pence took a bite off his pizza and responded to Olette with his mouth full, “I inkth Iku ahn Soora are in err.”
“Huh?”
Axel and Demyx looked at each other, they both shrugged.
“Please just wait a little-”
“No!” Roxas shoved the stubborn girl away, and finally made his way into the forsaken restroom.
Kairi pouted and shook her head, “This is not what I had planned! It’s a rule damnit!”
“And what rule would that be?” Axel asked as he tried his best not to laugh at her face.
She passed a hand through her maroon colored hair in absolute frustration, “It’s number eleven actually. One is never to foil a Kairi’s evil plans of smutty world domination, because if so she’s going to have to open up a can of flippin’ whoop ass!”
Not a single soul in the diner said anything after Kairi’s hissy-fit. Although, Selphie tried her best to comfort her by patting her lightly on the back.
Kairi huffed and followed Roxas, “If he’s going in, I will too!”
All the boys went wide-eyed and shook their heads indignantly. But it was too late, she had already made her way into the boy’s restroom as well.
“Is anyone going to follow her?”
“Is anyone ever going to make her stop referring to herself in third person, when she brings up those rules of hers?” Pence snorted as he took a sip of his paopu soda.
Hayner shook his head some more, “Whoa, that’s like… Forbidden territory.”
Axel leaned back on his chair and replied back to Olette, “Who cares… Whatever happens will be her fault anyway.”
“Go get her.”
“Say what?”
Olette gave the red head a stern look that didn’t quite suit someone such as herself. “You heard me, go.”
“Why do I have to-”
She simply pointed in the direction of the restrooms.
“I don’t care how intimidating you’re trying to come off as. It won’t work with me. No girl ever bosses me around.”
Olette cracked her knuckles, and took a quick glimpse over her shoulder to see that Larxene decided to join her as well. For whatever reason she suddenly appeared, it was definitely going to work to her advantage.
“Is that supposed to scare me?”
Larxene leaned close to Axel’s face and a wide grin spread across her own, “Wanna go for another round lover boy?”
Only a gulp was heard as Axel cringed, he stood up from his seat and scowled. “I’m only doing this as a favor to Olette omelet over there.” Without another word he followed suit, and went on his quest to stop the demented fag hag. Hoping there would be a reward as he went along…
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In a far off place where it was always a winter wonderland all year round, stood a tall old man with a long white beard completely clad in the same color. He smiled as a small snowflake made it’s way from high above, and landed atop his nose. With a wrinkle of his nose it continued it’s journey down to the ground.
He turned to look around his quite empty castle and sighed. Usually he had many of his workers doing something or other, but that time around there was no one. Father winter went to go sit back at his throne, and continue to scan through all the letters that he had received the passed week. December was obviously his busy month, and he had to try to keep everything in order as every year.
There was one letter in particular that caught his unusual attention, and it was simply honest enough. That reason alone was what made the man as frosty looking as the snow, consider granting the person’s request. He received many absurd letters in his time; from asking for all the toys in the galaxy, to giving someone superhuman powers- including the power and authority to be the world’s almighty ruler in the package as well- and even something that was referred to as Kingdom Hearts. The man known as Father Winter or Old Man Winter in some parts of the world, also as Santa Claus in most, has heard it all. But there was something rather intriguing from the letter he had just finished reading. If he was going to grant this person’s Christmas wish, he would have to call upon the only other magical being that could come close to fulfilling it.
He reached over to his right where there was a stand, and what seemed like a French horn above it. Father Winter grabbed onto it, and took a deep breath. Soon enough he played a quite solemn tune, that wasn’t exactly to come off so gloomy. It picked up as the song progressed, and that’s when what looked like a hail storm began to circle around the old man. A mixture of strong winds, and hail as well as snow formed around him. The winds soon migrated over to the front of the throne, as if dancing for their one person audience. The man in all white smiled whole-heartedly, until a form appeared before him. Needless to say, it wasn’t who he had expected to appear.
A girl that couldn’t look any older than fourteen grinned wide, and tackled Father Winter. She hugged him, and soon got off so she could continue frolicking around the icy castle.
The man stared at her dumbfounded and tried his best to find his voice, “What… is the meaning of this Jacqueline?”
She continued to twirl around happily; until she got dizzy, and came to a complete stop. “Oh don’t sound so miffed gramps! Jack wasn’t around so I came instead!”
“Jacqueline…”
“Oh poo, don’t call me that. It gives off the impression that you’re upset with me or something,” She frowned.
“But I am Jackie. You of all people should know that when I blow this horn, it’s meant for one certain individual, and that certain individual only.”
Jacqueline pouted, “You’re such a dodo-head this time of year. With all the Christmasy chores you have to get done and all. Why don’t you take a vacation? You could always leave me in charge of everything!”
Father Winter’s eyes widened and he shook his head, “You would be the last person I’d leave everything in charge to. Besides this is my job, and I love it very much. No matter how annoying a couple of my creations get sometimes.”
She scoffed and transformed her pointy shoes to skates. Then began to figure skate on the extra nice icy floor. “So what do you want Jack to get done this time around? I think I saw him last flirting with one of the higher ranked elves.”
“Oh really?” Came a voice from a dark corner of the castle.
Jacqueline came to a halt when she saw who the voice belonged to. She laughed nervously as she teetered back and forth on her tippy-toes- her shoes were back to normal at that point- , “Hey Jack! I swear I wasn’t just implying you were having some sort of relations with gramp’s workers…”
A slight chuckle escaped the man in charge of all that was snow and winter altogether. “Of course you weren’t. You’re always so subtle.”
“Naturally!” She made her way up to him and gave him a tight hug as well.
Jack ruffled her frosty hair a bit, and then looked up at Father Winter, “So sir, what is it that you want me to do?”
Father Winter handed him the letter, “It’s from a boy on Destiny Island. He wants snow, and personally I think you’re just the person for the job. Don’t you think so Jackie?”
She beamed and snatched the letter from the older elf, “No I am! I want to make it snow!”
“Jackie!”
The older man laughed, and his beard bounced up and down as he did so. “She could come along if she likes. But remember your only condition is, you cannot be seen. As always, and make sure it’s at the strike of midnight on Christmas Eve. No sooner or later than that. Got it?”
Both elves saluted the jolly man and gave a short bow, “Yes sir!-Gramps!”
Jacqueline blushed, which was hardly noticeable from her overly below temperature and frost-bound face. “I mean… sir.”
“That’s more like it. Now go on! There’s only a week left till Christmas, and this Destiny Island is relatively far from here.”
Without a single word more, both elves were off to go and spruce up the small island. Just as they were told to do. Destiny Island was never going to see it coming, and neither was the boy who had wished for the miracle of snow.
Father Winter waved goodbye to the two of them, and stared back down at the letter. He reread the last paragraph- yes the letter was that long-, and let another wide smile escape him.
I must be on your naughty list for many reasons… But the main one being I said I didn’t believe in Santa- I mean Father Winter- in you- I mean… uh you get me. But I know deep down you do exist. As silly as it sounds, everything doesn’t need a logical explanation to prove it’s existence. It took me long enough to realize that. I guess I should just get to the point… I’ve always wanted to see snow. But lucky for me, I’m stuck in a tropical island where the weather is constantly sunny and warm and the same… I like variety you know? And well… maybe if it does happen, this year, I can finally get my best friend to believe in you too. Kill two birds with one stone maybe? I’m not trying to blackmail Santa or anything! Or want to kill any birds with stones! I just… babble way too much. Well, if I’ve been the least bit good all year, could I possibly get to see snow? It would totally make my Christmas complete. Thanks in advance gramps!
Yours truly,
Sora
He twitched at the mention of ‘gramps, but smiled soon after, “I promise you Sora, you’ll get your snow this Christmas.”
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A/N: Oh wow, I finally finished it! You must be all like... wtf? But when I started writing this fic I had finished watching Jack Frost on Fox Family I think it was? And I have the biggest crush on this cutie. I actually wanted to marry Jack Frost when I was younger. ;-; Sad, sad I know. But moving on!
I loved the little of Pence I got to stick into this chapter, but I felt so bad he came off sounding a little retarded with his mouth full. For that I'm terribly sorry. And gah! I had the toughest time with the Riku/Sora moment, I cannot say it enough. It wasn't hard to write, but I was so confused and I didn't know where I could ruin the moment. But I hope you all liked it regardless. ;-; Although, my fave part to write was definitely the last part with Father Winter, I wish he were my gramps. ;D Yes, I dunno why I keep calling him that instead of Santa Claus. But I like calling him Father Winter. Anyways, more stuff to come soon! There will probably be two more chapters and that's it. At least for this fic in the series, but lucky for everyone... I have more stories up my sleeve. Oh dear!
Last but not least, does anyone think that Pence resembles Chris Kirkpatrick from N*SYNC in anyway shape or form? I know I do. :[ Like a younger version or something?
Author: Me! _superherogirl_ :D
Pairing: RikuSora, AkuRoku, Kaiphie? xD That sounds funny, anyways Kairi/Selphie Basically everyone and their mother are paired up/or will be paired up in this fic.
Rating: PG-16 always to be on the safe side
Summary: Three cheers for the hilarity that is adolescence! The heart is a very complex thing, and these teenagers on the verge of going to adulthood are going to realize how important it really is what they've been overlooking all along. The adventure begins when Sora wakes up at the crack of dawn craving ice cream. Ooh how exciting?
POV: third, only diary entries and such will be in first person duh.
Authors Note: I wish my chapters weren't always so flippin' long. But here it is, the third chapter. Five pages of a frustrating Sora/Riku moment that took me forever to write. I didn't know what I wanted to do, and worried things would go to far. But I tried.:( Hope you'll like this one, especially the end.♥
Previous Chapters: one two
Dedications: First of all to my one true bunny love, Fester. I miss you so much sweetheart. And also to the sweet reviewers on here. gunbladegirl, trekiael, and _green_moony_ And thanks as well to whoever actually takes the time to click the link or even skim the story.
Disclaimer: Unfortunately the wonderful world of Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy and Disney... don't belong to me. Tis a sad, sad day. :(
“Have a Paopu-tastic day you guys!”
Kairi smiled and winked, “Thanks Tifa, we’ll try. Say, do you happen to have any more chairs so we can combine one of the tables so all of us can sit?”
“Sure, I’ll send Yuffie to help you straight away.”
“Thanks again!”
Selphie looked around curiously as she took her temporary seat. She still didn’t see any sign of Sora or Riku anywhere, and was beginning to worry. Once a worrywart, always a worrywart.
“Don’t worry about them, they’re fine. What’s the worse that could happen? One of them get their head stuck inside a toilet?”
The brunette chuckled, “I suppose you’re right Kai, as always.”
“Of course I am,” Kairi grinned and made her way over to Axel and Demyx’s booth. She was carrying something…
Demyx noticed the darker red head make her way towards them immediately. But why was she walking up to them? Did they do something wrong? Again…? He let a dopey smile escape him when he noticed what she was about to bring over.
“What Dem? Stop with the retarded looking smile on your face, will ya?”
The dirty haired blond simply pointed at Kairi, as she finally made it to the booth. She placed a freshly baked pizza- that somehow had vanilla ice cream on top still completely where it was supposed to be and not melted- on their table. “I know how much you like your ice cream pizza.”
Demyx let out an audible squeak of approval, “Ice cream pizza! Oh wow, thanks Kairi!”
“Don’t mention it. Sorry I didn’t say anything to you before, I was a bit miffed. Those two lazy bums I have as friends never seem to take action when it’s needed or necessary.” She thought twice as she finished off that last sentence. The fag hag in Kairi almost beamed quite brightly at the mention of such words put together. Especially when it involved those two best friends of hers.
Axel looked Kairi up and down, and then looked over at Demyx. He had already gotten a slice of pizza and stuffed it into his mouth. Typical Demyx behavior. The red head shook his head, “Thanks Kairi. That was really nice and all.”
“Ah, no problem Axel. It’s the least I could do, besides I aim to please. It’s a rule after all.”
He let a funny looking smirk escape him as he nodded. He knew about Kairi’s ‘rules’ all too well. Honestly, he thought she was probably a little off her rocker; but nonetheless it was a cute quality. Although far from cute was the mess antennae-freak made out of him. That damn Larxene was going to pay, just not right now. They did have a pizza to finish eating. Since Axel never seemed to really have a choice when ordering pizza; he had to get used to that horrid ice cream one Demyx always ordered.
After the three of them stayed a little too quiet for Kairi’s taste, she decided to start up some casual conversation. Even if it was far from casual in Axel’s honest opinion. “So, have you gotten over your stupor after Roxas walked in?”
The red head stared at her, “What?”
“Oh don’t play dumb with me Axel. I know you’re head over sneakers for the boy. I’m sure he has a thing for you too, so why don’t you go up to him? Talk to him! He’ll probably like that,” Kairi said a matter-of-factly and with a very scary looking grin about her.
“Kairi, just because I like to dress nice on more than one occasion, and look better than all the girl’s on the island put together doesn’t mean I like guys.”
Demyx almost dropped the ice cream that was on the slice of pizza he was scarfing down.
“Sure Axel. Honestly how stupid do you think I am?”
“Well, if you have jumped to such a conclusion then I say… quite stupid Kairi.”
She rolled her eyes, “Yet another that’s in denial. How lame…”
Axel simply fumed at the statement, “Excuse me? Denial? If anyone is in denial here, it’s you.”
The blond boy’s jaw dropped, and a bit of the ice cream that was in his mouth dribbled down his chin.
“Yeah I said it, so what?! Get a napkin, you spat all over yourself.”
The color of a bright red tomato graced Kairi’s face almost a little too easily. She couldn’t believe she was blushing mad for no apparent reason! She was far from being in denial. All the boys were the ones in denial, not her! The nerve of that- the nerve! She was left speechless, and didn’t know what to say exactly. It had to be someone like Axel to be as blunt as he was. Sure, he was her friend… but he wasn’t one for remorse or keeping his mouth shut in order not to make others feel crummy. Most of the time anyway. The only exception was and always will be, Roxas.
In the time that she had stayed quiet Demyx had already wiped his chin, and eaten another slice of pizza. He looked straight at Axel a little worried, “I think you left her in a state of shock.”
“Good. Maybe then she’ll start practicing what she preaches- Hey are you planning on leaving me any pizza?”
Demyx stopped chewing and looked down at the pizza that had it’s regular eight slices a couple of minutes ago. He shrugged and continued chewing.
“Figures. At least one slice alright? I’m going to go for those milkshakes.” He then stood up and made his way to the cashier. “Yeah, I would like two-”
“-Axel?” A hand was placed on his shoulder and the younger blond boy half-smiled.
“Ah-” Axel turned around to see the one and only- love of his short-lived life as of yet- Roxas. “Roxas? Hey, what’s up buddy?” He knew if either Demyx, Kairi, or even Riku or Sora- which were still nowhere to be found- had heard him, he was in for some serious ridicule.
“Nothing much, just wanted to say hi. Why don’t you and Demyx join us at our table? Since we’re kinda taking up the whole diner as it is. Two more people at the table wouldn’t hurt.”
He looked over to where everyone was sitting and his eyes widened slightly, “Holy hell, kinda taking up the whole diner?”
“Is that a yes?”
“Sure, let me get these paopu milkshakes and we’ll be set.”
“Alright, cool. See ya in a bit then.” Roxas then walked back to the ridiculously long table- that resembled the one in Alice in Wonderland at the Mad Tea Party- and sat back down.
Axel checked out the boy’s ass as he did so, old habit’s did die hard- if at all.
“So two paopu milkshakes then?”
“Yeah.”
“That’ll be-”
He shoved all the munny he had- which was basically the exact amount that he needed to pay anyway- onto the girl’s hand, “Here keep the change.”
Yuffie stared at it and blinked, “Oh sir you’re so kind.”
“Ah quit it and just bring me the damn milkshakes already.”
She went to go make them as she asked the snappy red head, “What’s the rush, hmm?”
“Oh dear Gods not you too.”
Yuffie batted her eyelashes as she placed both milkshakes on the counter, “Me too what?”
“Don’t play stupid.” He took them without even saying thank you, and walked back over to Demyx.
“Ooh milkshakes! I feel like breaking into song and dance now for some reason.”
Axel knew of only one song that could lead to such a reason, and he was not about to let any breaking of that song or dance happen while he was around. He shook his head, “Don’t- Hey what are you still doing here?”
“I was trying some of that ice cream pizza, it was actually really good.”
He glared at Kairi when he noticed what she had meant. She ate the slice of pizza that had been ‘reserved’ for him.
“Sorry about that,” She smiled sweetly.
Axel almost growled, it was just not his day. “For future reference, if you ever mention how disgustingly skinny I am again… I’ll seriously kick you.”
“Aww, Axel I’m joking. I’ll go get you something else if you’d like.”
He scoffed, “That’s alright. I’m going to go over to the cool table for awhile. You losers can stay here if you so desire.”
Demyx pouted as he took a gulp of his milkshake, “I want to go to the cool table too.”
“Sorry but you’re just not cool enough Dem.”
Kairi laughed, “Don’t worry Demy, he’s probably going to go hang out with the boyfriend for a little while.”
One, two, three… three, two, one? Count to self over and over, that’s what Axel had to keep in mind. He had to be careful with his temper, because he knew Kairi was only pushing his buttons as far as they would go. And they were about to give out again for the second time that day. He had to make a note to himself to sign up for some anger management classes sometime in the future. “Kairi?”
“Yes Axel?”
“I loathe you,” And with that said he walked over to the self-proclaimed cool table.
She rolled her eyes, “Geesh, he seems more frustrated than usual. Demyx, you’re his best friend… why don’t you get him laid so this could all be over and done with?”
Demyx choked on his paopu milkshake, and almost spurt some out at Kairi’s face. His food didn’t seem to want to go down his throat without a fight lately.
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A clammy hand was placed over the door of the bathroom stall that a certain brunet was behind of. Riku was not sure if he should be worried of why Sora needed help in the first place, but he was left stupefied. What could Sora possibly need help with? He coughed and said rather awkwardly, “Um, what do you need… buddy?”
The brunet blushed, “I’m stuck…”
Riku’s hand slid down from the stall door, “What?”
“Are you going to make me say it again? This is embarrassing y’know.”
“But how… why? Huh?”
“Could you just get in here?”
“But-”
“I’ll open the door for you. Now come on get in, quick. I don’t want anyone to see you.”
The words that kept coming out of Sora’s mouth just made Riku even more uneasy. Nothing sounded as it should, because it only made Riku’s mind wander to things he didn’t want to even imagine. He shook his head, “Sora I-”
Sora pulled Riku into the stall with him and pointed to his pants. He had gotten one of his chains stuck on the toilet paper dispenser, somehow.
When the silver haired teenager finally saw what the big fuss was about, he laughed hysterically.
“It’s not funny!”
More laughs were heard throughout the almost empty boy’s restroom. After Riku was short of breath from all the laughter, he finally replied to his oh so special friend. “Serves you right for having so many difficult looking belts and chains. Is all this armor in case anyone tries to molest you?” He then took another look at said belts and snorted. They were much more suggestive looking than anything else, but he was not about to say such a thing to Sora.
“Shut up and get me out of this will you?”
“Say please.”
“You’ve got to be-”
Riku gave him a look and smirked.
“Fine. Please…”
“Alright, turn around then.”
The younger looking boy grunted and did so. He couldn’t believe he had gotten stuck like that. But at least his best buddy was there to help him with his dilemma. He really didn’t know what he’d do without Riku around. Kairi would’ve probably helped him out because she’s bold like that, but it’s still not the same. Riku was always there for Sora. During the puberty period- since Riku was a year older than him, even if they’re in the same grade- as well as for the girl troubles he’s had over the years; the bullies at school that always picked on him because he was such an easy target. No matter the situation, Riku has always been there for him. “Thanks Riku…”
Riku arched a brow as he meddled around with the trapped chain, “What for?”
“Well for everything really.”
He smiled, “Ah it’s nothing. You know I’ll always be here for you.”
Sora smiled back, “I know.”
“I think I’ve got it.” He pressed up against the short brunet, and attempted to pull out the chain. How the hell it got stuck in there was beyond him, but it got stuck good.
The sudden contact was a bit unexpected and made Sora shudder. He felt his cheeks grow warm once more, and he tried his best to keep his mind on the pesky chain. But it was because of the pesky chain that he had suddenly begun to feel uncomfortable again.
Riku groaned as he continued to untangle the chain from wherever it had gotten caught. “Remind me to have a talk with you about these dumb accessories later. Because if I have to go through this same procedure a second time…”
And again Sora felt Riku press up against him. He nibbled on his bottom lip, and looked ahead where there was no Riku or any annoying chain stuck in a toilet paper dispenser. All that he said in response to his friend’s complaining was a simple uh huh.
“Are you okay? You’re awfully quiet. It’s not like you.”
Sora didn’t want to turn to face Riku. He didn’t want him to see his flushed face. A good pun could probably fit somewhere there, but he didn’t feel like cooking up any witty thoughts. What he did feel like doing was… something totally out of the question. Why in the world did such an idea pop into his head?! He really had to stop thinking up such inappropriate puns.
If only Riku knew what he was doing… if only. And he did it again.
“Have you… gotten it yet?” Sora asked awkwardly.
“Almost…”
Sora wasn’t sure if he could take anymore of it. He was a boy after all, and a growing one at that. It’s not his fault that his body was reacting the way it was. Although, maybe it was a bit odd that it was reacting because of Riku’s actions. Clearly he wasn’t doing it on purpose. Just like the chain ploy wasn’t done on purpose… Roxas and him did love pranks, but Sora would never go as far as to… He wasn’t even thinking straight anymore- stupid puns - he had to put a stop to it all. Even his crotch was reacting in a way Sora would prefer never to speak of with anyone.
A clink was heard as the piece of metal was finally pulled out of the evil toilet paper dispenser. Riku grinned wide, “There you go. I was beginning to doubt my skills there for a second.”
The boy laughed nervously, “Heh, thanks Riku. I’m never wearing these things again.”
“Yeah no kidding, and you’re welcome. Leave it to you to get stuck like that. You can turn around now, it’s kinda weird talking to the back of your head.”
“Uh, no that’s alright… I wasn’t quite done with the bathroom anyway.”
Riku laughed, “Aww, do you still need to wee-wee?”
Sora’s blush returned three times fold, “Riku.”
“Alright, alright I’ll leave. Don’t take too long, everyone is waiting outside for us.”
“Okay…”
“Okay.” Riku turned to face the door again, and fiddled with the lock.
At the moment Riku unlocked the stall door to walk out, Sora turned to him as well and hugged him from behind.
“Huh?” Riku blinked.
Sora spoke into the back of the other boy’s shirt, which was heard all muffled, “On’t o.”
“Sora? What the? You’ve always been a tad bit indecisive.”
The brunet still as flushed as before looked up a bit to stare at the back of Riku’s head. “I’m so confused.”
He turned around and arched yet another brow, “Of what Sora?” When his friend didn’t respond, he placed both his hands on his shoulders. “Come on, you know you can tell me anything.”
Sora felt like saying something along the lines of, ‘Um, not everything bucko’ but decided against it. Although, if anyone was capable of helping Sora it was probably Riku. So regardless, he had to find a not so gauche way of telling him how he almost got a full on boner because of him! Now that he thought about it some more, that was horrible! He couldn’t tell Riku any of that! He lowered his head in utter defeat and whispered, “I hate being a teenager.”
Riku snickered, “Oh? And would you rather be a ten year old again or something?”
“Yeah… At least then certain things wouldn’t get in the way.”
“What things?”
“Um… teenager things…”
“Like what?” He asked as his hands slid down Sora’s shoulders.
“Riku, please don’t make me say it. This whole thing was embarrassing enough as it was.”
“Sora, anyone could get their chain stuck in an um, yeah… I’m sure you’re not the only one that’s happened to. Even so called adults and kids have incidents where-”
“-No. It’s not that.”
“Then what is it?”
He sighed and looked away from Riku’s gaze, “Did you feel anything while you were helping me get my chain unstuck?”
“As in getting this feeling to use the bathroom after you were done?”
Sora stifled a laugh regardless of how bashful he felt, “No… Stop joking around, I’m serious.”
“I am too! But honestly, what is it? There’s something that’s bugging you and I want to know.”
“Well, there is. But I know there is something bugging you too! If I tell you, it’s only fair if you tell me also.”
Riku stayed quiet.
“You’re just as bad… You don’t want to tell me anything anymore.”
He rolled his eyes, “Could we possibly take this outside? Talking inside a bathroom- rather inside the same bathroom stall- is really… if someone came in and-”
“Would you care?”
“What?”
“Would you care if they thought we were doing something?”
Riku wasn’t sure where Sora was going with the whole pointless conversation, but knew he was not going to let go of it. “As in engaging in sexual activities in a bathroom stall? Rather kinky if you ask me.”
Another obvious blush made it’s way up to his cheeks, “Um, yeah… But- Hey! Wait… you…”
“But to answer your question, no. I wouldn’t mind. I doubt we’d be doing such things anyhow.”
A frown began to surface upon the brunet’s face, without even realizing it. “Oh. Right, right… that’s weird and stuff. ”
“Yeah, since we don‘t kiss other dudes and all.” The frown was noticed immediately, and once again Riku had that odd feeling in the pit of his stomach. Could it have possibly been that same feeling Sora was babbling about? No way… He knew it was all a sham, it never meant anything between the two. But even if it were true, Riku’s arms still found their way around Sora’s waist. He brought him closer and smirked, “Why do I smell a rat?”
Sora was lost in whatever slight bliss he had just experienced. The feel of Riku’s arms wrapped around his waist felt so, nice. He liked it. “A what?”
“Were you put up to this?”
“What?”
“This smells like something only Kairi would cook up.”
“No! I really had to go pee!”
“And you really had to get stuck.”
“No! Riku!”
“Well, no matter…” His grip around the boy’s waist tightened a tad, as he brought him even closer. If it was another one of Kairi’s scams, he was going to put on a real good show. He never was one to disappoint. He nuzzled his face close to Sora’s neck, something he was growing quite fond of since earlier that morning.
“Riku, what are you doing?”
“Nothing…”
Sora wanted to push him away, stop him from making his stomach feel weird. And he knew for a fact it wasn’t that he needed to go potty again. That would certainly be a mood killer. Not only did Riku make his stomach feel funny, his spine tingled and he felt lightheaded. He found himself wrapping his arms around the older boy’s neck. “This feels nice…”
“Does it?” Riku smirked as he planted soft kisses over the exposed flesh that was Sora’s neck.
The quite naïve brunet bit his bottom lip as he let a pleasurable sigh escape him. He wondered what it would be like to stay that way forever, with Riku… With Riku. Sora could strongly smell the cologne that both Kairi and himself had gotten Riku for his birthday last July. Oddly enough, Kairi had a great taste when it came to picking out men’s colognes. He basked in the enjoyable scent, and started to lose his sense on reality. “Yeah…”
It was happening all over again, but even more intense than that morning. Definitely more intense. Riku knew he couldn’t control said phony act much longer; the act was quickly becoming something ever so real. He could feel it between Sora’s body heat and his own. The soft kisses soon turned to more sloppier ones, which progressed to -what the girl’s liked to call- love bites. Love bites? Riku mentally scoffed, but once more soon forgot whatever made sense in his mind. Nothing made sense at that moment. All that made sense was Sora, and the little mewls of approval he was emitting. His pants, they were reacting to his noises… Or rather what was underneath the pants, the boy blushed at the realization. His friend- best friend- got him that riled up? He couldn’t let him notice, that would ruin everything. It was all just fun and games, that was not supposed to happen. If Sora felt that, he’d know it wasn’t just playing around. It would change everything, he didn’t want that. “Sora?”
All the attention Sora was receiving was much more than welcomed. He was in complete awe at how just a bit of kissing and sucking over his neck, could get him so… bothered. He couldn’t imagine if it were more sensitive areas- GAH how could Sora think of those kind of things at a time like- But it was then when he felt it. Riku, he felt Riku… He turned to him with a glazed over look, “Riku… you’re hard.”
The both of them couldn’t be anymore red in the face; they’ve surpassed the normal level of embarrassment. They were battling the toughest type to date, and were far from knowing what to do next.
Everything at that moment was about to change, if it hadn’t already.
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Kairi held a strong grip on Roxas’ hand, but she found it nearly impossible to keep him from moving. He had gotten up from the table to use the restroom for a quick moment, but Kairi couldn’t allow that! She growled and yoinked on his arm harder, “No Roxas! You can’t go in there!”
The blond grunted as well, “And why not?! Let go of me Kairi! I need to pee!”
“Damnit, both you and Sora have the same bladder problem!”
He tried his best to shove her away, “We kinda are cousins, so it does make sense. Now let go!”
Everyone at the table stared at the both of them stupidly and very confused. It was then when Selphie stood up as well, and began to pull on Roxas’ other arm. “Can you wait just a little? I’m sure you could hold it a bit longer!”
Hayner pointed at Selphie and said in a mock tone, “Aren’t you the one always going on about, if you gotta go you gotta go?”
The brunette blushed and hadn’t noticed she let go of the arm she was holding onto for dear life. “So?! Not always! There are times where you can hold it!”
“If the guy has to take a piss, let the guy take a piss,” Hayner said as he rolled his eyes.
Kairi glared keyblades at Hayner, “You stay out of this.”
“Um, mind telling me why we’re not letting Roxas use the restroom?” Olette sighed as she scratched her head.
Pence took a bite off his pizza and responded to Olette with his mouth full, “I inkth Iku ahn Soora are in err.”
“Huh?”
Axel and Demyx looked at each other, they both shrugged.
“Please just wait a little-”
“No!” Roxas shoved the stubborn girl away, and finally made his way into the forsaken restroom.
Kairi pouted and shook her head, “This is not what I had planned! It’s a rule damnit!”
“And what rule would that be?” Axel asked as he tried his best not to laugh at her face.
She passed a hand through her maroon colored hair in absolute frustration, “It’s number eleven actually. One is never to foil a Kairi’s evil plans of smutty world domination, because if so she’s going to have to open up a can of flippin’ whoop ass!”
Not a single soul in the diner said anything after Kairi’s hissy-fit. Although, Selphie tried her best to comfort her by patting her lightly on the back.
Kairi huffed and followed Roxas, “If he’s going in, I will too!”
All the boys went wide-eyed and shook their heads indignantly. But it was too late, she had already made her way into the boy’s restroom as well.
“Is anyone going to follow her?”
“Is anyone ever going to make her stop referring to herself in third person, when she brings up those rules of hers?” Pence snorted as he took a sip of his paopu soda.
Hayner shook his head some more, “Whoa, that’s like… Forbidden territory.”
Axel leaned back on his chair and replied back to Olette, “Who cares… Whatever happens will be her fault anyway.”
“Go get her.”
“Say what?”
Olette gave the red head a stern look that didn’t quite suit someone such as herself. “You heard me, go.”
“Why do I have to-”
She simply pointed in the direction of the restrooms.
“I don’t care how intimidating you’re trying to come off as. It won’t work with me. No girl ever bosses me around.”
Olette cracked her knuckles, and took a quick glimpse over her shoulder to see that Larxene decided to join her as well. For whatever reason she suddenly appeared, it was definitely going to work to her advantage.
“Is that supposed to scare me?”
Larxene leaned close to Axel’s face and a wide grin spread across her own, “Wanna go for another round lover boy?”
Only a gulp was heard as Axel cringed, he stood up from his seat and scowled. “I’m only doing this as a favor to Olette omelet over there.” Without another word he followed suit, and went on his quest to stop the demented fag hag. Hoping there would be a reward as he went along…
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In a far off place where it was always a winter wonderland all year round, stood a tall old man with a long white beard completely clad in the same color. He smiled as a small snowflake made it’s way from high above, and landed atop his nose. With a wrinkle of his nose it continued it’s journey down to the ground.
He turned to look around his quite empty castle and sighed. Usually he had many of his workers doing something or other, but that time around there was no one. Father winter went to go sit back at his throne, and continue to scan through all the letters that he had received the passed week. December was obviously his busy month, and he had to try to keep everything in order as every year.
There was one letter in particular that caught his unusual attention, and it was simply honest enough. That reason alone was what made the man as frosty looking as the snow, consider granting the person’s request. He received many absurd letters in his time; from asking for all the toys in the galaxy, to giving someone superhuman powers- including the power and authority to be the world’s almighty ruler in the package as well- and even something that was referred to as Kingdom Hearts. The man known as Father Winter or Old Man Winter in some parts of the world, also as Santa Claus in most, has heard it all. But there was something rather intriguing from the letter he had just finished reading. If he was going to grant this person’s Christmas wish, he would have to call upon the only other magical being that could come close to fulfilling it.
He reached over to his right where there was a stand, and what seemed like a French horn above it. Father Winter grabbed onto it, and took a deep breath. Soon enough he played a quite solemn tune, that wasn’t exactly to come off so gloomy. It picked up as the song progressed, and that’s when what looked like a hail storm began to circle around the old man. A mixture of strong winds, and hail as well as snow formed around him. The winds soon migrated over to the front of the throne, as if dancing for their one person audience. The man in all white smiled whole-heartedly, until a form appeared before him. Needless to say, it wasn’t who he had expected to appear.
A girl that couldn’t look any older than fourteen grinned wide, and tackled Father Winter. She hugged him, and soon got off so she could continue frolicking around the icy castle.
The man stared at her dumbfounded and tried his best to find his voice, “What… is the meaning of this Jacqueline?”
She continued to twirl around happily; until she got dizzy, and came to a complete stop. “Oh don’t sound so miffed gramps! Jack wasn’t around so I came instead!”
“Jacqueline…”
“Oh poo, don’t call me that. It gives off the impression that you’re upset with me or something,” She frowned.
“But I am Jackie. You of all people should know that when I blow this horn, it’s meant for one certain individual, and that certain individual only.”
Jacqueline pouted, “You’re such a dodo-head this time of year. With all the Christmasy chores you have to get done and all. Why don’t you take a vacation? You could always leave me in charge of everything!”
Father Winter’s eyes widened and he shook his head, “You would be the last person I’d leave everything in charge to. Besides this is my job, and I love it very much. No matter how annoying a couple of my creations get sometimes.”
She scoffed and transformed her pointy shoes to skates. Then began to figure skate on the extra nice icy floor. “So what do you want Jack to get done this time around? I think I saw him last flirting with one of the higher ranked elves.”
“Oh really?” Came a voice from a dark corner of the castle.
Jacqueline came to a halt when she saw who the voice belonged to. She laughed nervously as she teetered back and forth on her tippy-toes- her shoes were back to normal at that point- , “Hey Jack! I swear I wasn’t just implying you were having some sort of relations with gramp’s workers…”
A slight chuckle escaped the man in charge of all that was snow and winter altogether. “Of course you weren’t. You’re always so subtle.”
“Naturally!” She made her way up to him and gave him a tight hug as well.
Jack ruffled her frosty hair a bit, and then looked up at Father Winter, “So sir, what is it that you want me to do?”
Father Winter handed him the letter, “It’s from a boy on Destiny Island. He wants snow, and personally I think you’re just the person for the job. Don’t you think so Jackie?”
She beamed and snatched the letter from the older elf, “No I am! I want to make it snow!”
“Jackie!”
The older man laughed, and his beard bounced up and down as he did so. “She could come along if she likes. But remember your only condition is, you cannot be seen. As always, and make sure it’s at the strike of midnight on Christmas Eve. No sooner or later than that. Got it?”
Both elves saluted the jolly man and gave a short bow, “Yes sir!-Gramps!”
Jacqueline blushed, which was hardly noticeable from her overly below temperature and frost-bound face. “I mean… sir.”
“That’s more like it. Now go on! There’s only a week left till Christmas, and this Destiny Island is relatively far from here.”
Without a single word more, both elves were off to go and spruce up the small island. Just as they were told to do. Destiny Island was never going to see it coming, and neither was the boy who had wished for the miracle of snow.
Father Winter waved goodbye to the two of them, and stared back down at the letter. He reread the last paragraph- yes the letter was that long-, and let another wide smile escape him.
I must be on your naughty list for many reasons… But the main one being I said I didn’t believe in Santa- I mean Father Winter- in you- I mean… uh you get me. But I know deep down you do exist. As silly as it sounds, everything doesn’t need a logical explanation to prove it’s existence. It took me long enough to realize that. I guess I should just get to the point… I’ve always wanted to see snow. But lucky for me, I’m stuck in a tropical island where the weather is constantly sunny and warm and the same… I like variety you know? And well… maybe if it does happen, this year, I can finally get my best friend to believe in you too. Kill two birds with one stone maybe? I’m not trying to blackmail Santa or anything! Or want to kill any birds with stones! I just… babble way too much. Well, if I’ve been the least bit good all year, could I possibly get to see snow? It would totally make my Christmas complete. Thanks in advance gramps!
Yours truly,
Sora
He twitched at the mention of ‘gramps, but smiled soon after, “I promise you Sora, you’ll get your snow this Christmas.”
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A/N: Oh wow, I finally finished it! You must be all like... wtf? But when I started writing this fic I had finished watching Jack Frost on Fox Family I think it was? And I have the biggest crush on this cutie. I actually wanted to marry Jack Frost when I was younger. ;-; Sad, sad I know. But moving on!
I loved the little of Pence I got to stick into this chapter, but I felt so bad he came off sounding a little retarded with his mouth full. For that I'm terribly sorry. And gah! I had the toughest time with the Riku/Sora moment, I cannot say it enough. It wasn't hard to write, but I was so confused and I didn't know where I could ruin the moment. But I hope you all liked it regardless. ;-; Although, my fave part to write was definitely the last part with Father Winter, I wish he were my gramps. ;D Yes, I dunno why I keep calling him that instead of Santa Claus. But I like calling him Father Winter. Anyways, more stuff to come soon! There will probably be two more chapters and that's it. At least for this fic in the series, but lucky for everyone... I have more stories up my sleeve. Oh dear!
Last but not least, does anyone think that Pence resembles Chris Kirkpatrick from N*SYNC in anyway shape or form? I know I do. :[ Like a younger version or something?