some goodbyes are harder

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

[Sora and Roxas have been lying low for the past week or so, not wanting to intrude on the past events happening within their family. there wasn't much either could do to help, really, so staying out of the way seemed like the best option. Sora'd spent most of that time babysitting when asked to, and wondering if he'd made the right decision.]

[today, however, both are out and about again, right at the end of their family's hallway. Roxas is lost in his own little world, crouched down and facing the wall with his hand outstretched, like he's trying to rip open a dark corridor. Sora is standing nearby, glancing every so often at his Nobody, but his gaze is fixed down the opposite length of the hallway. he looks forlorn. their window of opportunity is so small, he couldn't even convince Roxas to let him at least go find his loved ones.]

... Tell me when it's ready, Roxas.

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[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

*She's giving you a look that says 'please tell me more'*

How long... how long will you two be gone?

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

I.. really don't know. Not too long, I hope.

[frowns.]

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

... any idea of how long?

*Your girlfriend is pouting pretty hard now.*

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

[aahhh that pout rips him up so much inside. he tucks a strand of red hair behind her ear, his expression an odd combination of reassurance of lost in thought. he won't sugarcoat it.]

It's not looking so good right now. Bad enough that Roxas came back here looking for help.

[furrows his brows slightly.]

Maybe time'll pass differently there than it does here. Last time I went home I was there for.. something like six months. When I got back here not even half that amount of time had gone by.

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

Three months?

*That pout morphs into a look of pain at the thought that her boyfriend is leaving for three months. Was he even going to tell her, or just let her worry herself to an early grave?*

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

No! No, I would never..

[he feels like such an idiot- he probably looks like one, too, with how he's standing there and staring at his feet like a wounded dog. Sora hasn't known about leaving for very long-- he hadn't exactly expected to be dragged off back home without any warning or a chance to explain himself, either. he meant to sit down with Kairi and explain what he had to do, but like probably any other confident (and stupid) young man, he kept thinking he'd have more time. when Sora looks back up at her, there's guilt written all over his face.]

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

*She still looks upset, but... she knows that Soras have a really big job in the worlds, even in this one. She couldn't possibly stop him from helping others, she just wants to wallop him good for not telling her ASAP.*

How long? You'll... be back soon? Like in a couple of weeks?

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

A couple of weeks, at the very most.

[he smiles a little. boy, does he know how much he deserves that walloping.]

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

*She smiles, visibly relieved.*

Good. Now you have to give me a big smooch before you go though! That's the only way through me.

*She is fierce, hands on hips!*

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

You drive a hard bargain, Kairi.

[he's grinning, though, pfft, like he was actually gonna say no. Sora tugs her closer and bends down until their lips meet. he's gentle at first, but gradually grows more intense as the reality sinks in that he won't be able to hold her like this for a while.]

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

Of course I do.

*She likes that kiss very much, and is definitely kissing back with passion and anticipated longing, trying to show him how much she'll miss him, and that he should hurry back home soon so she can give him more than just this taste.*

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

[it's tough for him to pull away at all, though he has something else he wants to tell her, murmuring in between kisses.]

Hey.. Will you do me a favor?

[behind them, a mass of Darkness flares into something palpable, with a rather triumphant looking Roxas straightening beside it. seems he's finally opened a portal.]

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

Anything.

*she's a bit startled by that portal opening, her eyes widening.*

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

[straightens, and smiles down at her.]

Check the beach every couple of days. Okay?

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

For what?

*She smiles back, and tucks a few strands of hair behind his ear.*

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

For messages.

[he can practically feel Roxas getting antsy behind them, but Sora isn't letting go of Kairi for anything right now.]

Every time I see a beach, I'll send one. Hopefully one or two will get through.

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

*she smiles a little more brightly, and leans in to give him one more good hug, closing her eyes and remembering his scent*

I'll write back. Now go.

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

I'll look for them, then.

[he smiles, and kisses her one more time before he backs away, slowly heading in the direction of the portal.]

I love you. I'll see you soon.

[oath-kept.livejournal.com]

I love you too. Please be careful.

*she watches with a small smile on her face, and suddenly remembers something. A small, familiar and well-loved thalassa charm is flying in your direction, Sora!*

You know the drill, tiger. ♥

[bourgeons.livejournal.com]

[he catches the charm just before it smacks into his chest, cradling it gently in his hands. he grins, and tucks it away carefully in his pocket.]

I will.

[he walks toward the portal now, but he keeps turning back to look at her, maybe lollygagging along to make his sight of her last. Sora offers up one final little wave before Roxas finally gets too impatient and herds him into the portal, which dissolves behind them until there's nothing but a lingering scent of Darkness.]