In the Shadows (Vanitas's Story)

Jealous II

I felt someone kiss my forehead and the bed shifted as they got up. I just kept my eyes closed. I didn't want to wake up from this dream. The sound of voices slowly pulled me out if my daze, and I lazily opened one eye. The sunlight from outside caused me to squint, but I saw Akio standing at the window.

Her hair was messy, and she was still wearing my shirt. She turned to meet my gaze, smiling at me. I let my eyes wander down to see that she was only wearing my shirt. She saw me looking and tugged my shirt, covering herself. I smirked at her now red face, relaxing.

"Riku!" Akio suddenly said with a hint of alarm.

Oh, hell no.

I got up and was at the window in a few quick strides. I pulled Akio away from the window so no one could see her and grabbed the top of the open window. Riku's head appeared outside the window, and he came face-to-face with my favorite finger. I slammed the window closed, glaring at him as he dropped back to the ground. I closed the curtains, turning to see Akio smiling at me.

"You didn't have to flip him off," she said, giggling.

"Yeah, I did. While you were passing out, I told them I would take you home, and Riku said he would be here in the morning to check on you. Flipping him off showed him he needed to back up off you," I answered, tired once again. How long were we up last night, anyways?

"So, that's the only reason? You sure you weren't just jealous~?" Akio asked, smirking.

"Shut up or I'll actually do something next time," I muttered, running a hand through my dark hair. Akio laughed, placing her hands on her hips.

"Next time?"

"You thought I was done with you?"

Akio rolled her eyes at me, turning around. I smiled sleepily, falling onto her bed. I watched as she collected her clothes that I had practically thrown everywhere. I wanted crawl back into the bed and hold her again, but I knew that we had business to get to. Akio headed into the bathroom, and I felt a pain in my head.

No.

The pain got worse, but I continued to ignore it.

"Vanitas," a voice said. I opened my eyes and shot up to see a figure staring at me.

"Isa? What are you doing here?" I asked, confused.

"Xehanort wants to see you," he responded, and I felt his icy gaze.

"Uh, okay," I muttered, standing up. I walked towards him, causing him to back up.

"Put on some damn clothes first!" Isa yelled. I looked down to see I was just in my boxers, quickly grabbing my pants. I pulled them on, following him down the dark corridor.

"I meant ALL of your clothes," he muttered, not facing me.

"Sorry, but Akio has my shirt," I said smugly.

"That's enough!" Isa barked. We continued the walk in silence.

•••••••

We arrived in the round room, and I was surprised that I was standing in the dead center. Xehanort was the only one sitting in the room. I guess Isa disappeared without making a sound.

"What's up, boss?" I asked, sticking my hands in my pockets. He stared at me, and I actually felt nervous for once. He didn't seem like the regular old man to me anymore. Instead, he seemed powerful and...and mad.

Very mad. As if his hatred was simmering beneath his blank face.

"What happened?" I asked. Xehanort sighed, and I felt my stomach drop.