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[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku sits on the couch in the common room, a blanket pulled up to his chest while his piercing aqua eyes scan from one side of the room to the other as if he's looking for something. His gaze is so intense as to suggest there's a sense of urgency here, but the only movement he seems to be willing to make for the moment is that of his eyes. His jaw is clenched and pink is spilling into his cheeks.

Is it just him or is really hot in here? ]

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[sonxofxearth.livejournal.com]

[As far as Caius can tell it's just you. He plunks down on the other end of the couch and looks over.]

You okay?

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ WHY ARE YOU MAKING THE CUSHIONS MOVE.

Riku leans a bit forward, giving Caius a quick glance before averting his eyes. ]

Y...yeah. No problem.

[ Riku's skills in lying seem to be lacking under the circumstances. ]

[sonxofxearth.livejournal.com]

[Totally NOT buying that in the least, but his mother taught him not to push things if people didn't want to talk.]

Okay...

[Caius settles back and pulls a book out of his trenchcoat pocket and flips it open, if you change your mind and want to talk, feel free.]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku's burning up, and this guy sitting next to him reading a book. It's because he's radiating heat, isn't it? He's a human heater—albeit an awkward one. He shifts under the blanket slightly, grabbing a pillow out from behind himself before pulling it into his lap. ]

[sonxofxearth.livejournal.com]

[Caius glances over at him and hmms. Then he goes to get some more blankets, coming back and tucking them around him. He speaks quietly, in case any loud noises make the kid's head hurt.]

Maybe this will help your fever break faster.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ It's Riku that's trying to avoid making any noises that might disrupt the room, but it's hard.

And the blanket tucking? So. Not. Helping.

Riku's shifting under the blankets uncomfortably. ]

I don't think that's the problem...

[sonxofxearth.livejournal.com]

Oh?

[Caius has a curiosity streak bigger than the Pride Lands so now you got his attention.]

What do you think it is then?

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

It's nothing.

[ Edgy enough as it is, Riku's getting a little defensive now. ]

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

You seem ill at ease.

[This from a big, frowning figure. He might not be good at telling much from body language without a heart to guide, but he can guess that much, at least...]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku's cheeks flush a shade darker. ]

I think I'm sick...

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

[He crouches down, frowning. Man. He's not familiar with sick.]

How long has this been the case?

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ asdfg. What are you doing.

Riku pulls his face back a bit, wondering if this guy was some sort of self-proclaimed doctor. ]

...Feels like forever.

[ Really, it's probably been about five minutes. ]

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

[Just sympathetic. Well, curious more than anything. But by Heartless standards that probably counts.]

Very unfortunate to hear.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku was curious. Now he's not. Now he wants a really cold shower, or else he wants things he's not sure he should want. ]

Do you—...

[ He stops himself, fidgeting under his blanket. Damnit. ]

Yeah. It's, uh, unfortunate.

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

You've probably got the best idea, there.

[He gives a bit of a smile.]

Sit back. Do you need anything?

[Eh. He's not doing anything at the moment.]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku shakes his head, embarrassed. ]

I just... How do you... Uh.

[ Crap. ]

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

[He tilts his head slightly.]

Excuse me?

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku's pushes his fingers through his hair, cheeks burning with his blush. He looks down at his lap to try to save face. ]

How do you make it stop?

[ Because Xion's not sure what "it" is called anyway. ]

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

[He sighs, shakes his head.]

I'm not sure if there's anything for it but time.

oops, wrong account! haha.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku furrows his brow frustratedly. ]

But it's getting worse.

It happens. XD

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

[A frown.]

I simply wish I could help.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ ...oh really? Riku looks surprised—under that whole hot and bothered thing he has going on. ]

You know what's wrong?

[agrabah-weapon.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I don't have an idea.

[Generally, if things don't involve hearts, he's not that good at guessing.]

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

Hey, are you alright?

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Well, that's a familiar face, but the last time they had met, this hadn't been between them. .......why, why, why?

Riku shifts his legs uncomfortably. Why does Sora have to be so pretty? ]

I'm not sure, but I think I will be...

[ He gives the girl a weak smile, pulling at the collar of his t-shirt. ]

Does it feel like this place is burning up to you?

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

[last time they met she kinda' wished it was between them. But to be serious-]

Huh?
No It's pretty room temperature in here.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku's cheeks are hot enough to feel as if they might as well be scarlet in color already. He reaches down below the covers, grabbing the edges of his shirt before pulling it back up and over his head, depositing it on the arm of the couch. ]

Guess it's just me, then...

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

[......I'm sorry the thought of Riku + shirtless is sort of...creeping into her head, give her a moment]

Y-yeah just you.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ A moment's no problem! Riku's too distracted to notice any hesitation on her part, due to worrying about whether or not Sora knows why Riku's shifting a bit under the blanket.

Gulp. ]

Hey, do you want to... sit down?

[ No, wait. Why did that come out of his mouth? He did want her to stay, but at the same time, he knew that it'd probably be a hell of a lot easier to get through this if she weren't right there. ]

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

Sure.

[comes a bit closer, is completely oblivious]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Riku pats the cushion to the right of his leg, although cosidering that the blanket has been thrown over it, it might be a bit difficult to figure out where his thigh ends and where the cushion begins. That is, unless she wants to sit on the far end of the couch. ]

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

[noooope, Xion is just plopping down and sitting next to you. Hi Riku~]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ And narrowly escaping sitting on his lap! Although he wouldn't have minded...

Riku flashes her a grin to at least try to appear under control, but he's just now noticing how good she smells. Why does he sort of feel like he just couldn't get close enough to her if he tried?

Ahh, why are his pants so constricting? Must... readjust. Please excuse his hands diving under the blanket again, Xion. ]

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

[still totally oblivious to this...quirks her head to the side as she glances at her?]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ There, that's better. Riku plants his elbow on the arm of the couch, nudging his shirt off of it in the process, and lies his cheek in his hand as he turns his body slightly to face Xion. ]

You're—uh...

[ He clears his throat before trying again, but it feels like all the sense he has is escaping him. It's like groping around in the dark. ]

You're really pretty...

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

[brain just...stops for a second and stares at you]

W-What?


[[ooc:Now comes the obvious incest or narcism joke]]

luls

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Just... flushes an even darker shade of red! ]

Uh! I mean—!

[ Riku drops his hand, shyly averting his eyes. ]

I... uh...

[ But he totally meant it. ]

Re: luls

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

[blushes a bit herself but is able to think straight]

...Where did that come from?

Are you alright.

[scratched her head, why do you confuse the poor girl]

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ Back to this again! No, no, Riku isn't alright. He can feel his blood pumping through him and the testosterone is driving him crazy. But he is doing a good job at containing himself, considering the circumstances.

He sort of wants to disappear because he's so embarrassed, though! ]

...I don't know. N-nevermind... I'm sorry.

[ Nope, still not looking up at her! ]

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

No, you don't have to apologize. I guess...that's just weird to hear in the open.

[xionpuppet.livejournal.com]

[ And he peers back up at her. ]

Is it? I wonder why.

[memorygank.livejournal.com]

Not...really sure.