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[He had actually been looking for something like this to give to Sora since the other had given him that little stuffed deer. Roxas was just never sure what animal Sora really loved since he was so affectionate with all of them.

He nods, waiting for the inevitable hug that was sure to follow. It's a little tighter than expected, but Roxas returns the hug.]

You're welcome.

[He pulls away and puts his hands in his pockets.]

Wanna keep looking around or...?

[Honestly, he doesn't really want to leave but he is feeling a little tired. ~~If this not-date could continue forever and ever that'd be great but you know.~~]

Kinda wanna leave soon, I'm a little tired. [He laughs sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck.] B-but! Only if you want to! We could catch a movie or something?

[Since he still doesn't really wanna see the ceiling of Forrest's temple from his bed any time soon either.]

[Sora, who says Roxas would even take you to Forrest's. He'd either take you to your temple or his. You can rest somewhere more comfortable.]

A movie? [Well... what was on the posters he saw walking by a theater?] If we pick a drama you can always take a nap.

[Because dramas are boring and way too long.]

[A familiar bed would be great today. He'd sleep like a rock.]

You don't mind if I fall asleep through an entire movie?

[Sora snickers, but he's not opposed to the idea of it. The hum and background noise of the movie would probably put him to sleep rather quickly.]

[Roxas' place it is. He wants to sleep in his fluffy bed.]

Why would I mind if you're sleeping?

[He'd actually prefer Sora getting more rest, even if it means Sora sleeping through a few movies. Roxas could show off the city at night then.]

I dunno! Riku and Kairi used to get mad at me if I fell asleep through movies.

[Sora shrugs and smiles.]

Let's go though, a movie nap sounds great right about now.

[Trying not to look irritated.]

I'm not Kairi and Riku.

[Anyways. Roxas starts walking ahead to the exit.]

Then let's go.

[...What was that about? Sora watches Roxas walk ahead for a second with a puzzled expression. Does Roxas not like him talking about them? Riku, he could understand why, but still. It was just a small offhand comment.

He quickly catches up and falls into step with Roxas.]

You okay?

[No. And any way he explains it is just going to make him sound potentially petty and jealous. And it's not even like the situation between comparing the two different Sora's out loud...

Whatever. Roxas takes a deep breath before potentially making a huge mistake.]

I don't want what I do compared with what they would do. I don't like it.

[This is going to end this day, isn't it.]

[Sora looks at Roxas, unsure what to make of that comment at first. It had been a simple comparison and he had meant nothing about it. But it makes him wonder why Roxas reacted like this. Riku and Kairi are pretty big parts of his life, no matter what. But he didn't mean to make Roxas feel upset.

He supposes it has to do with how things between them were very different between him and Riku and Kairi. It's a different kind of friendship. Even if he can't describe it in his head correctly.]

It was just a stupid memory. [Sora says softly, trying to keep the situation light. The last thing he wants is to fight with Roxas right now. He doesn't think his heart could take it.] I didn't mean to compare you guys like that.

[Slowing down, Roxas kicks at the ground as he mulls his own comment over.]

I'm not mad, I just don't like being compared to others. You asked me not to do it when it comes to the other Sora-[He stills remembers how upset Sora was that night]-and even though it's different...

[Let's hope this doesn't sound awful.] I'm not one of your best friends, I'm not your family, not like those two. So don't compare me to them. It's not the first time you've done it. I just never said anything about it because I didn't want to make you mad at me.

[Sora nods quickly, remembering how upset he had gotten when he finally had enough of being compared to the other Sora.

Roxas' comment about them not being best friends or family makes Sora think what to label Roxas as. He trust Roxas probably more than anyone in this entire place. He just wants to be with Roxas and see him happy all the time. There is no label he can put on it. Roxas is just...

Roxas is special to him. And he's okay with being wrapped up in that.]

It's different, but it's the same too. I'm sorry, I won't to it anymore. You're different to me than they are... I don't really know what to call it but... [He scratches his cheek nervously.] If I do it again, you can punch me too, okay?

[As per the deal.]

[Roxas thinks of what they could call it. He laughs softly as he remembers one of their first conversations in this place. It was about soulmates, and how since they shared at heart, they may as well be that.] I think you called us platonic soulmates once.

[Though the platonic could be dropped in his opinion. Just soulmates would be fine, since you didn't have to be romantically involved for it to be true. Grudgingly it reminds him of Amaya and Shiro back in Koriko. Those two always were a lot closer than Roxas liked, but if he were to give them a label, it would definitely be soulmates. He is hoping that those two would get the wish of being allowed to live in one world together.]

I don't think punching you would make you stop. I'll think of something else. [Silent treatment seems like a much better option.]

[Oh noooo he totally forgot about that soulmate thing when they first arrived here. Sora feels himself blushing harder and he rubs his nose to try to pretend he's not. Back then he'd been teasing and he didn't have a giant crush on Roxas like he did now. So hearing soulmates, even if that platonic was said too... oh nooo.]

Soulmates, heh, yeah, I guess that's still one way to put it!

[He laughs, his heart picking up a little. He might like that a little too much.]

Hey! Punching me would work! Right here in the arm, pow, I promise. I won't compare you again. You can punch me right now, if you wanna test it.

[Stuff like that is hard to remember because weird feelings from it are even harder to remember. It's still nice to hear Sora agree that it was a good way to put it.]

Unless you find a better word for it.

[Sora is going to get a punch that's more like a nudge. Anything harder might make the other teen fall over.]

Happy now?

[It really is the most accurate description. He felt closer to Roxas than anyone, they shared beds nearly every day, he talks with Roxas every day. But it was like they were in a category of their own and no one else could be labelled the same thing.]

No, I like it.

[Sora pretends that the punch really hurts, rubbing his arm dramatically.] Yep. Happy as can be. [He pretends to wheeze in pain.] Anyone tell you you're too strong?

[He cracks a grin and laughs. He sets the pace again for the theater.]

What, you're going to start telling people that's what I am to you?

[All Roxas can imagine is Sora blushing badly. Why? Who knows. Roxas could say it with a straight face.]

Hey. [He nods, grinning right back.] A few times.

[Including the other Sora... who Roxas way too easily knocked down when sparring.]