Accidental Infatuation

Accidental Infatuation


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Chapter Twenty Three


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The feeling of an arm lying on my chest wakes me up from a deep sleep. I don't know why it woke me up, but there is just something different about the feeling this morning compared to every other morning. I hear the low rumbling groan from next to me and suddenly everything comes rushing back to me. That's not Roxy next to me. At the thought, I can't help but break into a wide smile as I crack my eyes open to see my silver haired boyfriend still snoring away, one arm draped over my chest, holding me while his other hand is somewhere under the covers. His long hair is in complete disarray, a combination of our swim yesterday, leaving it damp and sleeping making it stick up every which way. Maybe one of these days he'll let me brush it for him. I don't know why I'm so drawn to those beautiful silky strands.

I lift my own hand up and using just the lightest touch, I push the long bangs out of his face, giving me the perfect view of his chiseled features that look so serene in sleep. Last night was so wonderful. The fact that I know that I am in love, and knowing that Riku feels the same about me is a sensation that I never really thought I would get to experience. Especially in a place like this. I had never expected to find love here, and it is so incredible that Roxy might have done the same. I had know from the very beginning that Roxy and Axel would make a good couple, but never considered that Axel might just be the one for him. Not that I'm upset with that. Honestly, I couldn't be happier for them. Roxy deserves this, and it seems that Axel might need my brother just as much as Roxy needs the redhead.

That thought brings up my first unpleasant thought of the morning. If Roxy and I are both so in love, what will happen when we are discharged? I've already made so much progress, but what happens in six months when my recovery is complete, or at least far enough along that I can go home? Axel is going to be here for who knows how long, and until Riku is 18, he has to live here with Sephiroth. And that relationship isn't going the best. But I don't think that Riku wants to give up the counseling that he does. I know that he loves it. We've all been getting home-schooled while we are here, but I don't know what Riku wants to do for secondary education, if he wants to do anything at all. Would he want to leave the clinic and move down to the islands with me? Or would he want to stay up here so he could stay at the clinic? And would he want me to stay with him? There is even the possibility of him wanting to end this when I get better. Though, I can't see why. Although we have only been together for so short of a time, I know that my boyfriend isn't the type to give his love away unless he is serious. Then again, a lot can happen in six months.

Letting out a light sigh, I let my eyes slide closed once more, taking in a deep breath that is just overflowing with the musky scent of my boyfriend, mixed with a mild scent of the lingering chlorine. It's intoxicating. I wonder if it really I possible to get drunk off of another persons scent. Because if it is, I think that I'm almost there. But it's not just his scent. This was the first time in my entire life that I've slept the entire night without Roxy next to me, without the aid of drugs. I don't think that means that we are becoming less close; it just means that we are finally becoming less dependent on one another. Not that we won't be an important part of each others lives for the rest of our lives, it's just nice to know that we have allowed other people into out world besides ourselves now.

"Sora…" the whispered call of my name causes me to jump slightly, my eyes flying open at the sound. There is my boyfriend, bright aqua eyes open and focused in my direction.

"Morning, Riku," I reply quietly, hoping that he slept just as well as I did.

He smiles lightly before the hand that he had pressed against my chest is lifted, traveling up along my upper body before coming to rest against my cheek which has to be warm from t he blush that I know has got to be there. I've given a slight warning in the form of his thumb running over my lip gently before Riku leans in and places his lips against mine in a soft kiss, pulling away from me instantly, "You know, I think I could get used to waking up this way."

And from the smile that I can hear in his voice, I can instantly tell that the tiredness that has plagued him for so long has finally let up, even the one nights good sleep doing wonders. "I think that I can too," I whisper, my own smile plastered on my face as I lean in to give him another kiss.

As I receive my second good morning kiss of today, Riku pulls away with a large grin, "The one down side is though that we both have nasty morning breath that is all I can smell."

Laughing, I lift my own hand and slap him on the arm. "You're so mean to me," I laugh, loving the feeling of just laying here with him. There is just something about all this that feels so right.

Wrapping me in his warm arms, Riku snuggles in closer to me once more, nuzzling his face into my hair. I wonder how Roxy feels about a permanent room change. I let out a small chuckle as he moves to start nibbling my ear, the feeling causing my chuckle to turn into a slight moan. I have never seen this side of my boyfriend before, but I'm not really complaining. I reach my own arms around Riku's back, holding him close as I tilt my head to one side to give him a little more access. I think it might be time to get back at Roxy for all those time that I know that he has had sex on my side of the bed…

My hand begins to rub along his back, loving the feeling of his firm back under my fingertips. I let out a gasp as Riku's lips take the entire lobe of my ear into his mouth, his teeth creating a sharp sensation there that begins to spread down through my entire upper body. The slight pain is enough to assure me that this is not a dream and it's really happening. With a single move that I am a little jealous of, I find myself pinned under my boyfriend, his warm weight an amazing feeling to be sure. I groan lightly as Riku lets my ear fall from between his lips, but it is instantly swallowed again when I feel his tongue lapping at the lobe before beginning to trail down along my jaw, down my chin.

I've never really thought about how incredibly hot it could be to be licked, but as usual, Riku is showing me things about myself that I had never thought of before.

Finally, our lips meet as my hands travel down lower to reach the hem of my boyfriend's sleep shirt which oh so conveniently is resting right about the waistband of his pants. I need to feel his skin, and that need is quickly becoming desperation, the only other thought in my head at the moment is where am I going to go with this? As our tongues begin to rub against one another fiercely and Riku's hands bury themselves in my hair, I decide that I'm not quite ready for anything too much and too involved as I grab a hold of the shirt and pull it up just enough so that my hands are able to roam freely over the smooth planes f his warm back. His skin feels so amazing to my touch.

As his tongue forces my own back into my mouth, I can't help but let out a small 'meep' of pleasure as the warmth spreads through my mouth and entire body. Although he has done it many times before, Riku explores ever inch of my mouth with his tongue, my own muscle responding as much as possible, but even that isn't that much. Obviously he wants to be in complete control right now, and honestly, I think I'm alright with that. With my hands pressed firmly under his shirt and against his shoulder blades, I make sure to hold him close as he kisses all of my breath away. Definitely the best way to wake up.

"Riku!" I gasp, breaking our kiss as his hand moves down from where it had been in my hair, going to my chest, pressing his thumb and forefinger on either side of the erect nipple that is right over my rapidly beating heart. Oh god, this is so amazing. I have never felt so warm, or turned on. He then begins to pinch the hard nub between his fingertips, rolling it vigorously as he pulls me in for another kiss that I am unable to deny, our kiss taking on a frantic pace.

"Riku!" A voice that I know is not my own calls, and I am suddenly confused as to who is calling out to my boyfriend. Obviously there is no one else in the room with us, but I break the kiss, looking at Riku in confusion as he lets out a mournful groan, his head falling to my shoulder as a loud knocking comes from my door, followed by another shout of Riku's name. "Riku, I know you are both in there! Now let me in!"

"I'm going to fucking kill him and feed his tiny balls to his dead corpse," Riku growls, rolling off of me with an irritated sigh. As he sits up, an outrageous blush takes over me as I notice something through the thin material of his sleep pants. No wonder he was so amorous. Not that I am complaining. Though, I can't help the momentary disappointment that takes over my thoughts when I think about the fact that he was laying right on top of me and I couldn't feel it pressed against my leg, but I tell myself soon. Soon. The blanket is suddenly thrown back over me as Riku lifts himself off of the bed and stands up, making a scene and stomping loudly over to the door. He is so completely pissed at the moment. Not that I blame him. I wince a little as he throws open my door harshly, and I am suddenly relieved when I notice that his shirt is long enough to cover the evidence of his arousal with the help of his baggy sleep pants. From the growl that he sends to the person on the other side of the door, he has absolutely no intention of being even remotely nice to them. That thought causes me to chuckle just a little.

"Morning, Riku!" Demyx exclaims and even I roll my eyes at the overly cheerful sound of his voice. No one human should be allowed to be nearly that perky in the morning. "Did I interrupt something?"

"What the fuck do you think?" the growl that is still in my boyfriend's voice causes me to laugh as I use my bar to pull myself into a sitting position as Demyx pushes passed Riku to come into my room.

"Morning, Sora!" he grins, flopping down in my chair.

"Good morning, Demyx. So, to what do we owe this visit to this morning?" I question, trying to hold in my laughter as I watch as, still growling, Riku comes back over to the bed and falls down onto it face first, staying that way. "I know its Saturday, so I don't have any sessions today."

"Actually, Dad wants to see Riku in his office. He is there waiting for you now." The stupid grin still hasn't left Demyx's face, and from the mumbles that come from the blankets under Riku's face, my boyfriend doesn't really feeling like going, though his way of putting it isn't even close to being that nice. Demyx just lets out more laughter. "No, I'm not telling my dad to do that! You go see him, and I'll stay behind and molest Sora for you."

That catches his attention as Riku darts up quickly, turning to glare intently at Demyx with sightless eyes. "You will do nothing of the sort," the possessive tone of his voice is actually quite endearing and I can't help but smile at it. Demyx is obviously amused as he laughs loudly as Riku moves to the edge of the bed. "Fine. But you will do nothing inappropriate to my Sora while I'm gone. Remember, you can't run from me. Did your dad say what this was about?" It amazes me when Riku stands up and walks over to my dresser, finding his flip-flops on the floor and getting his cane from where it was resting on top of the dresser.

"Something about what has been happening between you and Sephiroth," Demyx's voice changes completely when he says this and I feel the sudden urge to go over and hug my boyfriend. His whole body freezes for a few minutes and I can't help but feel slightly guilty at the sight.

"Great. Thanks for making my morning wood completely disappear. I had been planning on returning here and making good use of it later, but this works too. Now at least I can start today off with at least a little dignity instead of going down the hall at full mast." The grumbled words cause both Demyx and I to blush fiercely. Isn't it great having boyfriends that say anything no matter who is in the room?

"Too much info, Riku!" Demyx groans, placing his hands over his ears in case Riku decides to continue on, which I'm not sure if I want him to or not.

Extending his cane, I watch as Riku walks over to the door before turning back to us with a huge smirk on his face. "That's what you get for interrupting my fun this morning, Dem. Sora; I'll meet you in the cafeteria as soon as I can. Love you," he whispers the last part and I feel my blush intensify threefold.

"Love you too," I answer, my mind going into complete happiness overload, millions of happy little bunnies dancing around in my head singing and frolicking and doing what bunnies do best. Huh? Where had that come from?

"You've got a weird look on your face, Sora." Demyx is laughing again, breaking me out of my weird thoughts. I'll blame them on the fact that Riku and I never got the chance to finish what we started.

"Sorry," I blush, not willing to tell Demyx any of that, "Well, I suppose I should get dressed, or at least out of bed."

Laughing once more, Demyx uses his crutches to help get himself out of my chair and coming over to help me use my lift to get me into the vacated chair. "Nah, stay in your jammies, we're only going to the cafeteria," he laughs, going over and holding the door open for me. Ignoring him for a moment, I make my way into the bathroom to at least brush my teeth. As soon as I try to do anything else though, Demyx begins to whine and complain that I'm taking too long. I don't point out the fact that we don't really have anywhere important to go, but reluctantly follow after him after only cleaning my teeth. As soon as we exit my room, I feel a slight bit chilly, and shiver a little. Why am I so cold? Oh right…I'm not wearing anything under my sleep pants…

"So, do you really not know what they are going to talk about?" I ask, trying to not think about my lack of underwear as we make out way down the familiar path of the hallway.

The smile just drops instantly off of Demyx's face as I'm treated to the rare sight of a serious Demyx. "No. I know this morning Dad was mumbling on about something having to do with Sephiroth and what he was going to do with him, and then he went to talk to him. I think they were going to talk about the fencing incident and then the headache that Riku had yesterday, but I'm not sure how it went. Dad didn't say anything when he got back, just to go find Riku and send him to the office."

I sigh, unsure of how to feel about all of this. I mean, Sephiroth is a prick through and through, that's for sure, but he is a damn good rehabilitation specialist. For some reason the other two specialists that they have here who I've been working with aren't getting anywhere near the results I had been getting with Sephiroth. I'm not saying that I'm not making any progress; it's just not nearly as much as I had been getting working with Riku's brother. But more importantly, Sephiroth is the only family that Riku has, and they need to have each other in their lives at least somehow. The thought of what had caused all this to happen flashes through my minds eye, and all I can think of is the day of Roxy's surgery…

I stop mid motion of moving my chair to instantly begin counting my breaths. Demyx must notice that I have stopped as he turns around to face me.

"Sora? You alright?" he questions and I hold up one hand to wave him off. Something good that has come from my time here is that I have learned how to drive most off my minor panic attacks before they take grip of my consciousness and I am glad for that. Warmth spreads through my back as I feel Demyx's hand there, rubbing small circles to help calm me down.

Finally nodding as my breathing and heart rate return to a normal and safer pace, I look over at my blond friend. "Sorry, Demy. I just…I feel so guilty for the fact that this whole situation between them is my fault."

"Phooey. Seph has been a prick since the day he was born. If this hadn't have set him off, something else would have. You two just happened to be what he saw that day to set him off on this stupid and childish tirade. So don't blame yourself Sora. None of this is your fault. And I'm sure that Riku agrees," Demyx finishes off with a smile as he continues to rub and pat my back.

"Still…" I continue.

"Listen, Sora. Do you think that Riku blames you for any of this?" Before I get the chance to answer him, Demyx just continues, "He doesn't. Not in the least. This is all Sephiroth's fault. No one else's, so don't you think that, alright? So remember, no sad faces, alright? You and Riku had such a good night and morning together; we don't need to ruin the rest of the day with these downer thoughts."

I smile softly as I look up to my friend who has a broad grin on his face. "Thanks, Dem. But I'm sure that my day would have started off much better if you hadn't interrupted out fun." My smile morphs into a smirk.

Demyx just laughs loudly. "I'm just returning the favor. Do you know how many times over the years that Riku's walked in on me and Zexy? And worse of all, he usually just stands there and says something snarky like 'Take your time finishing and getting dressed. It's not like I can see anything anyway.' Then he just stands there! Do you know how awkward that is?" Demyx whines, but there is laughter in his voice as we finally start moving down the hall again.

"I can imagine," I laugh, "but that totally sounds like something that Roxy and I would do to each other."

"I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again. You two are weird twins." We both laugh heartily at the all too true comment, something that I don't deny as we make it the cafeteria in record time. We pass by a window and I get my first real look at the day. I was slightly distracted in my room this morning, and then I was rushed out of my room so fast that I never got the chance to look. It is later than I thought it was, but not nearly as early as I had feared it might be. Which means that I will get the chance to enjoy most of the day with Riku, and maybe even Axel and Roxy a little later, if they ever decide to get out of bed and stop celebrating their night spent together. So predictable for them. Demyx holds the door open for me as we enter in, and it doesn't really surprise me to see Naminé sitting at our table alone, he sketchbook open and a pencil in one hand, a partially eaten bagel and cream cheese in the other. Though it definitely looks like she's been drawing a little more than eating judging from the fact that there are only two bites missing.

"Morning, Nami," I call over to her as she merely waves her food in acknowledgment in my direction. I should have known better. When she's drawing, Naminé goes into a trance. I think it is kind of funny actually. Demyx and I share a laugh before going up and getting our own breakfasts, joining out friend at the table. We just hang out and joke around with each other as we eat, the entire time Naminé completely ignoring us as she continues to work on her picture. Is it just me, or is it starting to look like a picture of the group of us that have become friends here?

When we hear the door being pushed pen, my head snaps up, hoping that it is Riku so I can find out what Dr. Vexen had to say. I have to let out a sigh when it is only Kairi. Not that I mind seeing her there, I had just been expecting my boyfriend. After all, it is well before noon on a Saturday and we never see her this early when she doesn't have any sessions. And from the large yawn that she gives, the redhead isn't fully awake yet. When Kairi finally makes her way over to our table, it is more than obvious that she isn't impressed about being up and about. "Morning," She grumbles through another yawn.

"Morning! What are you doing up so early?" Demyx says cheerfully. I think I still want to shoot him for being so perky in the mornings.

Kairi just glares at him, probably thinking the same thing as she pulls herself up to the table, promptly laying her head and arms on the flat surface. As she raises one hand up to wave at something, Naminé smoothly inserts the barely touched bagel into her sister's hand. Looking at the bagel with sleep clouded eyes; Kairi sits back up and takes a bite of the bagel. "Mom and Dad are coming to visit this morning."

"Ah, that explains it," I chuckle, noticing that as soon as the food hits her mouth, some of the tiredness evaporates from her violet eyes. That's something that I've learned here. Nothing is worse than a tired and cranky Kairi who was forced to get up early, and the best way to quell that beast is to feed it.

"So, what's up with Riku this morning? Kairi questions as she takes another bite, stealing the orange juice that had been sitting next to her sister's arm.

"What do you mean? I thought he was still in a meeting with Dad." Demyx sounds just as confused as I feel at the statement.

Using the napkin that Naminé hands her to wipe her mouth when she is done her bagel, Kairi looks at us with raised eyebrows. "I just passed him in the hallway and he completely ignored me when I called out to him. He looked really distracted. I think he was heading towards the fencing court. I thought that they canceled all his fencing until everything blows over with his brother."

"They did…" I trail off, wondering what's going on with my boyfriend. Why didn't he come here after his meeting? "Um, I think I'm going to go find him. I'll catch up with you all a little later, aright?" leaving my breakfast half eaten on the table, knowing that Kairi will probably steal it, I quickly move my chair towards the door, not waiting for responses. I push through the door wondering what Dr. Vexen might have said to Riku. Had Sephiroth decided to make start training again? If that was the case, how would the prick act and treat Riku after going so long without sparing? So many thoughts are running through my mind at all the possibilities that could be happening.

Before I know it, I am in front of the large picture window that looks out onto this little training area. Though it is mostly used for Riku and Sephiroth's fencing, this little open area has places for horseshoes and other activities like that I was surprised when I found out that they could be used by the specialists for rehab. But there in the morning sunshine is the object of my affection. He is still in his pajamas and flip-flops, and it is actually kind of cute to watch him lunging and thrusting towards a ghost opponent dressed like that. But I can just tell that there is something wrong.

I wheel myself slowly over to the entrance door, and take in a deep breath. Knocking on the frame as I push the door open to get his attention, I am rewarded with the sight of Riku stopping and turning towards me, panting heavily. How long has he been out here and just how hard was he working?

"Riku?" I ask quietly, hoping that I am welcome here. "Is everything alright?"

"What did I do to piss off whoever is upstairs? It's obvious that someone hates me…" Riku trails off, throwing his foil down to the other end of the court. I wince at the anger that had taken over my boyfriend's body.

"Why do you say that? What happened?" I question, hoping that my voice is somewhat soothing,

"Dr. Vexen found a solution to my Seph problem," he growls, sitting down on the bench along the window. I take that as a sign and roll my chair fully into the area, coming to a stop right next to him. I don't reach out for him at the moment, not sure what kind of comfort he needs. I know that if he needs to touch me, he will ask.

"What did they do?" I'm a little worried to hear what he is going to tell me. If it is something that is making Riku coming out here to vent his frustrations through fencing, I'm not so sure I want to know what it is. I definitely have no idea what it could be.

Riku lets out a sigh, running his hand through his still messy hair, trying to gather his thoughts. I give him all the time that he needs to think it over before he finally looks over at me and speaks, "They've suspended him for an undetermined length of time. He's been asked to leave the clinic for a little while until Dr. Vexen decides that he has had enough time to think about it and is ready to come back."

Well, that wasn't anything like what I had expected to have happened.

Riku's voice is so quiet as he tells me this and I can't help but feel for him. I'm not really surprised that he is taking this so hard. Even though they don't have a good relationship and they are always at odds, I know that Riku does care for his brother and never wanted something like that to happen to him. After all, Sephiroth is just as involved with this clinic as Dr. Vexen; it's a major part of his life. For him suddenly asked to leave for an extended period of time, it's natural for Riku to feel upset on his brother's behalf.

"Are you going to be alright?" I ask him, taking his hand when he offers it out to me and give it a tight squeeze.

"I don't know, Sor. I really don't know how to handle this kind of information. Its kind of sudden and I wasn't expecting anything like that to happen," he whispers, pulling my hand up to press a soft kiss to my knuckles. "Sorry, I know that today was starting out so well, and this just had to go and ruin it all."

"Don't worry, it didn't," I smile softly, "We'll get through this, believe me. Things will get better, you'll see."


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Awww Riku cares about his big brother. Big hugs to him! I'm so sorry, but that means that you're going to have to wait for another couple of chapters before you find out who exactly Sephiroth's lover might be…it really wasn't suppose to happen this way. In fact, we were suppose to find out this chapter, but I'm going to blame Pahoyhoy, just because I love her so much, and when she was here with me, we came up with a few major ideas for this story. I'm so sorry it takes me so long between chapters to update, but I've just been so overloaded with ideas lately that its hard to split the time up between them all. I try my hardest though. As well, as I so shamelessly plugged in my last chapter, Pahoyhoy and I have been continuing on with our family tree stories and they are getting crackier and crackier. So if you want to see what happens when we start writing stories together, head to http://crymsonpahoyhoy.deviantart.com. If anything, they are definitely good for a laugh. And as always, to my beta, my muse, my love, Pahoyhoy. I miss you so much!

Thank you so much to all of my readers for sticking with this story for so long, and extra special thanks go out to everyone who takes the time to review. I am always so amazed that so many people enjoy this so much! I thank you all from the bottom of my heart! I am going to try and get another chapter out in the next little while, but as always, I've got so much going on in life that I'm sure that things will change. But we can hope, right?