It's been a year since Sora and Riku had returned to Destiny's Island. Everyone was excited to have Sora and Riku back, especially, Kairi. Who has been practically crying herself to sleep EVERY night, But unfortunately for Kairi, Sora had brought with him some surprises that she wouldn't like. It was a blonde petite girl wearing a white lacey tank dress that ended right above her thighs, and sandals. Kairi had to admit, even though she didn't want to, but the girl was actually pretty cute and had a perfect body to make any boys to gawk at her on this island. And the most part that Kairi didn't like was the way that the girl was attached to Sora like paper and glue. Kairi fumed with madness inside her mind, but kept calm on the exterior. But that wasn't all that got her all worked up. Sora didn't mind on how the girl was holding his hand or holding on to his clothes fabric everywhere he went. But that wasn't the only surprise that Sora had. After the girl was introduced as Namine. A boy stepped out from the gummi ship with Riku. The boy was cute, Kairi thought. He had a dirty blonde messy hairstyle like Sora's, except a little more tamed, had on a baggy white short sleeved jacket that had checkered designs and a red collar, and on underneath, he wore a black tank that had lines on the fabric and a zipper that looked like a two arrows crossing. He also wore a checkered wristband on his left wrist, and he wore gray tennis shoes that had red and black colors to it. He had the most amazing piercing blue eyes that Kairi had ever seen after Sora's. And the boy introduced himself as Roxas. After the introductions of the newcomers, everyone decided to throw a party for the heroes. But before that everyone started to hug them. And eventually Kairi's turn came.

All she could do was,

" Hi! It's been a while… huh?"

Sora was the first one to give Kairi a hug and spoke,

" A while? It's been like an eternity for me! I am glad to be back, Kairi!"

" Hey Hey! Kairi, don't forget me now!" Riku cut in between Kairi and Sora's bare hug and hugged Kairi.

" Haha. Oh Riku, I could never forget you! I missed you guys!"

Kairi said softly.

Now that kairi had greeted them, She stared both at Roxas and Namine, and smiled.

" Hi! I am Namine and this is Roxas! Nice to meet you!" Namine spoke softly to kairi.

" Nice to meet you guys!" Kairi greeted them.

Now the four some headed over where the welcoming party was held.

" Let's get this party started!" Selphie yelled

And so the party started. But unfortunately, Kairi wasn't having too much of a fun. All she did was just stared on how Sora and Namine were so close to each other. But staring off into space was interrupted by Riku's hand waving in front of Kairi.

" Hey! Kairi, why the long face?" But Riku stared directly to where Kairi was staring off into, and finally figured out what was wrong with her.

" Oh… About Sora and Namine, about that.." Riku started, but stopped as he saw a single drop of tear from kairi's violet colored eyes cascaded down her milky skinned cheeks.

" I waited for him, Riku… I waited for him…" Kairi sobbed softly.

" Kai… I know…" Riku gently cradled Kairi in his arms and wiped away her tears that were sliding down her cheeks.

" Kai, I am sorry… I tried to knock some senses in to that doofus, but he just don't get it… You know how he is"

" Forgetful… but he promised to be back for me… for ME!" Frustrated Kairi just stood up and fumed.

" Kai, calm down… come here. Everything has changed. I know it hurts, I know how you feel right now. I perfectly do." Riku whispered as he comforted Kairi by hugging and cradling her in his strong arms.

" Riku… I just don't know where my heart lies anymore… I just wish I never had a heart from the beginning. I just wish that I became the heartless or the nobodies; who doesn't feel anything or anyone. Just nothing" Kairi sadly said under Riku's hug.

Riku firmly said,

" Kai, don't you ever say that! Do you hear me? Being a nobody or Heartless… It isn't going to solve anything. Being them is the most horrible punishment that you could ever get"

" Riku… I am sorry… I just.. I just don't know anymore, I am. Tired. I think I am going to turn in for the night; Oh and Riku? Thank you and welcome home!" Kairi kissed Riku on the cheek and waved bye. Riku blushed and ran up to Kairi and said,

" Let me walk you home. At least that is what I can do for now, yea?"

" Of course! I would love for you to walk me home" Kairi semi cheerfully replied and linked her arms with Riku and journeyed to her house. The next day, Kairi woke up bright and early; 8 A.M. and decided to spend her time by the beach, and clear her head for a while, since she really felt like crap. Kairi got cleaned up and dressed in; simple dark blue tank top, white jean skirt that ended on her upper thighs, put on white converse and she decided to put her hair up that morning.

" This really stinks… Shitty, Might as well join the parade and go on with my life… I should be happy for Sora. For finding his place in life and If his happy. Then I'm happy" Kairi muttered to herself as she walked on the white grains of sands.

" UGH! Nothing make sense anymore! Everyone is so stupid!" Kairi yelled in her fumed voice and fell back on the sand and just lied there.

" Everyone? Am I stupid?" Someone asked beside Kairi.

" Who's there?" Frantic kairi asked as she sat up.

" It's me, do you remember me from yesterday? Roxas? Does it ring a bell? Any Bell?" Roxas questioned Kairi with humor.

" Oh! That boy! Hi! How is Destiny's Island treating ya?" Kairi asked as she shook Roxas's hand, and fell back down on the sand again.

" Flowers for your thoughts, m'lady?" Roxas asked Kairi as he gave her a single Papou flower.

" Aww. You are such a gentleman! Thank you… and well, my thoughts aren't really that important" Kairi replied, as she smelled the papou-scented flower.

" Well. No thoughts, then no flower for you!" Roxas gently yanked the flowers from Kairi's grasp, and taunted.

" Hey! No fair! Fine, I will tell you my thoughts, just try not to snore off" Kairi warned as she took back the flower from smirking Roxas.

" Here it goes, Well.. you are aware of who Sora is, right?

Well… He kind of promised to return to me. And I promised him that I would always be waiting for him to return… but he shows up with that girl named Namine. And he looks a lot cozier with her than what we used to do back in the days." Kairi took a deep breath and sighed softly.

" Love sucks" Kairi once more concluded

" Indeed…" Roxas dittoed Kairi as he too fell back on the sand, his palms facing up.

" Flower for your thoughts? My loyal subject?" Kairi joked as she handed the flower to smiling Roxas.

" Clever aren't ya! I guess it's only fair if I shared my thoughts with you" Roxas gently took the flower from Kairi's delicate hand.

" Well… As you already know Namine. She was my root of life, I lived for her and only her. She was my everything, and she knew that and she too returned the affection. But Sora showed up… She thought that he looked a lot like me, and I do admit he does. Well, that's not the point. I know that all Sora was trying to do was save the world. But not my Damsel in distress too!" Roxas sighed loudly as he returned to flower to Kairi and said,

" This is from a heart broken guy to a heart broken lady".

Both Roxas and Kairi started to laugh until tears welled up in their eyes.

" Haha. Why are we moping over a already spilled water?" Kairi asked as she wiped her eyes.

" I don't know, maybe , because we are thirsty?" Roxas joked as he wiped his eyes too.

" Hey you two love birds! Why don't you get a room, will ya?" Riku joked as he came over to them.

" We never asked you to watch, Riku!" Kairi replied back as she was getting help from Roxas, getting up.

" And besides, we are not like that" Kairi said, but Roxas's face said other wise.

" Yea… we aren't like that… we aren't" Roxas said quietly as he was indicating a hidden message to Kairi, saying that he wants more than a friendship, but Kairi was too clueless to notice it.

" Enough with this awkward silence crap, and have some fun with the gang! They are already down at the party shack by the Papou tree!" Riku announced trying to make the mood.

" Um… I don't know Riku, I think I am just going to skip out on this one. But don't let me hold you guys here, go! Have some fun!" Kairi urged the boys to go on without her, but the faith wasn't on her side that day.

" Oh no you don't missy! Roxas grab her!" Riku ordered

" Roxas! Don't you dare! If you listen to Riku now, I won't ever talk to you!" Kairi ran from Roxas, who was trying to catch her.

Meanwhile, the rest of the gang heard the commotion that was going on between Kairi and Roxas.

" Hey, do you guys hear something?" Selphie asked as she stopped jumping her ropes.

" It kind of sounds like Kairi's shrieking! And Roxas' , I wonder, what they are doing, let's check it out, yea?"

Wakka suggested and the gang nodded.

" Oh my god!" With that said, Kairi was devoured by the deep blue ocean; she was drenched from head to toes, thanks to Roxas.

" UGH! Roxas! Riku! Come here you, little…" Kairi yelled as she shivered, holding herself close.

" You guys sure do look cozy together" Selphie commented

" NO, we are not!!" Both Kairi and Roxas answered at the same time, making everyone stare at them with amusement.

" Hey! What if she gets a cold!? You gonna take care of her?" Sora suddenly stepped out, Namine trailing behind him as usual.

" Sora! We were just playing, and besides, why do you care?" Kairi defended Roxas.

" Kairi! You should know better… you aren't feeling well.. you know you have to keep warm at all times, if you don't then you are going to di…"

" Tidus! Shut up!" Kairi said as she dragged Tidus away from the group to the far end corner.

" Tiuds, I told you, not to blurt my secrets to everyone!" Kairi frantically yelled at Tidus.

" But, Kai! The doctor said so! And I don't want to lose my best friend!" Tidus countered as he puppy pouted.

" Tidus… I know… but not right now. It's not the time, I don't want to be anyone's burden, except me, so please. Keep this secret just between you and me" Kairi spoke ever so pleadingly to Tidus, making him feel all emotional inside.

" Fine! But if something happens to you, then I am gonna be the one to protect you, missy!" Tidus huffed teasingly at Kairi as he was giving her a passionate hug. After their emotional finale, Tidus and Kairi headed over to the group.

" So, anyone still up for the PARTY??" Selphie popped the question hopingly everyone would participate.

" UH-HUH!" Everyone yelled except for Kairi.

"I will not take no for an answer… and that means you, Kai" Riku sternly spoke to kairi as everyone departed to their destination.

" Riku, seriously… I wouldn't be saying "NO" if I wasn't serious. I really, can't, I mean, I am really not up for it this time" with that said, Kairi headed towards her home. When Riku was just as about to go after Kairi, Roxas grabbed Riku's muscular arm and shook his head, saying.

" Give her some space… and some time later she will come around for sure. This I promise"

Riku hesitated for a while and then said,

"Okay… I guess you are right. I will give her some time"