The first time Sora asked, Riku allowed his best friend to hug him. The shorter boy had wrapped his arms around Riku's torso and smoothed his hands over Riku's back, causing his Riku's stomach to drop and his heart to pick up at this new feeling. He was sure Sora had noticed because Sora had looked up at him with a smile before putting his forehead in the crook of Riku's neck. Riku swallowed nervously and slowly wrapped his arms around Sora's small form, hesitantly resting his chin on Sora's head. He slid a hand up into wild brown hair. Riku felt Sora's chest push against his own as he sighed, and he could hear the smaller boy's smile when he spoke, "I've missed you so much."