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Who: Sora and Riku
Where: Celadon City
When: Christmas
Summary: Sora tries to give Riku a special Christmas gift with... mixed results.
Rating: PG at most. These kids are tame.

[When Riku walked into the kitchen, he expected the same old sights. A fairly clean counter, maybe some dishes sitting in the sink, but nothing spectacular.

Needless to say, his expectations were dashed the very moment he stepped in the door.

Cake frosting was splattered all over the counter top. Overly soggy noodles dangled out of a pan on the stove, dripping with water. Smoke seeped out the oven, and the air carried the distinct stench of something burned. A quick glance to the oven tray itself revealed blackened chunks of what he assumed was once bread.

And to top it all off, several of their towels had been scorched around the edges, all across the stove and floor.

At first, he just gaped at the sight, but now that he's had a few moments to soak it all in, his eyes are darting around the room, trying to find the culprit.

He doesn't have to look far before he spots Sora at the table with a great big pizza and... are those candles? Squinting, Riku moves further into the room and crosses his arms.]

Okay, what happened?

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[ Sora had a thought to be all romantic and cook. someone had told him it'd be a good idea and how hard could it be?

well the results of his arduous trials are all over the kitchen. things have been burnt. noodles destroyed. fires lit and only managed to be put out by Sora running in a panic and getting one of his teammates to take care of it.

so the thought came to him: order pizza and set up candles. that'd be romantic enough. for them, anyway.

Sora had intended to clean up before Riku gets home but... ]

Riku!

[ totally a surprised squawk. like a kid with his hand caught in the cookie jar. ]

[He bites his lip to fight back the urge to laugh. But his face. His face...

Screw it. He's chuckling. Darn it, Sora, why do you have to be such a big goof?]

Man, I leave you alone for five minutes, and the whole kitchen explodes. What am I gonna do with you?

Edited 2015-01-24 02:51 (UTC)

[ Sora huffs. Riku shouldn't be laughing at him. HE SHOULD BE COMPLETELY SMITTEN OR SOMETHING OF THE LIKE.

but that smile... that gosh darned smile. Sora turns from huffy to a little apologetic smile. ]

At least you're smiling. And laughing. Really, I was gonna clean it before you got back, but...

[ shrugs. ]

Pizza?

You know, I should tell you to clean up this mess...

[He flops into one of the chairs.]

But then the pizza'd get cold.

[Besides, he appreciates it. Really, he does. He's just not showing the full extent of it just yet.]

And I will! Just... Not right now.

[ kinda gonna sit down in a chair too. looking pretty sheepish still. ]

...But I blew it, didn't I?

Hey, nobody said you blew it.

[He shakes his head, suppressing a laugh.]

To tell you the truth, I'm... well, flattered. You didn't have to do all thsi for me.

Look at the kitchen. I think I kind of did.

[ but hey. he's smiling anyway? right. and waving at the pizza. c'mon and actually start eating, Riku. just because you are a tree doesn't mean you have to be all stick-like and not eat. ]

Sure I don't have to do it. But that's kind of the point of gifting, right?

Edited 2015-02-02 03:55 (UTC)

True. And it's not like I'm complaining.

[Case in point? He's grabbing a piece of pizza and taking a great big bite.

He's not trying to be dramatic, but it almost comes across that way until some of the cheese dribbles down his face, and he hastily grabs a napkin. Smoooth, Riku.]

[ ...Riku is such a dork. he doesn't want to admit it, but he is. Sora can see that as plain as day - and it helps that he can see the cheese.

and Sora throws a hand over his mouth to make sure he doesn't laugh out loud. but oh those shoulders are shaking. badly. ]

...You know, if this wasn't supposed to be romantic, I'd totally throw some of this pizza in your face.

[His lips perk into a mischievous smirk, but the good news is, he isn't splattering Sora with hot, cheesy goodness. That'd be a waste of perfectly good pizza!]

Good thing for me that it's also part of your present, right?

[ Sora does the next dorky thing, right after taking a bite of his pizza... which is what follows: ]

Besides... Would you really do that to me?

[ totally batting eyelashes and making smoochie faces at Riku. ]

[...Smoochie faces. He's making smoochie faces.

Riku gives a long, hard stare at first. Then he brings his palm over his face.]

Now I'm almost tempted.

[BUT, judging by his light tone, he's not totally serious about it.]

By the way, you totally look like a girl right now.

[Teasing: the most romantic activity.]

Edited 2015-02-02 05:25 (UTC)

Because I haven't heard that before.

[ rolls eyes. stuffs his face with pizza.

this is honestly the best thing. yes, they are dating. doing the romance thing. yes, this is supposed to be 'romantic.' but it's Riku. the sappy things that probably should be said at times like these don't really need to be. they already know it. they can just be themselves and that's the thing that makes this so awesome. ]

You got a lil something something on you still, Riku.

I'd ask where, but for all I know, you're trying to fake me out.

[Which is why he's aimlessly blotting his face in an attempt to find it. Stubborn pride? You bet.]

[ thus Sora snaps his fingers dramatically. oh Riku how did you figure??? ]

Caught me. How'd you guess?

Because I've known you forever? C'mon, Sora. You're kinda predictable.

[In a very endearing way, but Riku'd like to think he knows Sora inside-out by now.]

Not that predictable. I hope.

[ c'mon Riku. don't be like that. 8( ]

Hmm... Well, I didn't expect this. That's one point in your favor.

[Heh. Hopefully that helps at least a little bit.]

I was hoping for more than one point, you know. But I'll take it.

[ and while taking a bite of pizza? the cheese stretches. and stretches. Sora gnaws and gnaws but to no avail. ]

[And Riku can't help but laugh at the sight before he scoops up a knife.]

Want me to cut that cheese?

[It hasn't quite dawned on him that cutting cheese can be taken to mean something else.]

[ well it's all right. Sora definitely gets the other meaning. he stares at Riku for a a bit. then starts to snicker. then laugh.

then choke. ]

[...And then its him. And then his palm promptly smacks his face.]

...Wow, that did not come out right.

[Siiigh, he's really gotta pay more attention.]

All right, chuckles. You want me to slice it or not?