AN: I don't own Kingdom Hearts - it belongs to SquareEnix and Disney.
"It had to happen, I know that. We were never meant to be together as a serious couple, and I accept that, just like I accept my fate, my destiny. Well, it's a bit difficult to avoid destiny, isn't it, Axel? We should know that more than anyone, after what we've been through. But that's all over, like our fling. It had to come to an end – I couldn't keep it up after I got married, could I? That's not fair on you, me, or Sora. He thinks he's getting a wife who lives him. I do, of course, but not in the same way that I love you. Never like that.
Please, don't forget about me. I'll always remember you, and those nights we shared. You taught me things I'd never even dreamed could exist, showed me pleasure beyond my wildest imaginations. I'll miss that. I'll miss you, and treasure the memories, for that's all I can have to keep.
Please, Axel, don't come to the wedding. If I saw you there, I either wouldn't be able to say my vows or I'd break them, depending on when it was. Please don't make this any harder than it already is. You know why I'm going through with it; I don't need or want to explain it again.
But I want you to know I love you, and always will. I'll remember our time together, and I wish we could have it over again. You're the best I ever had; you always will be. I love you, Axel, always."
Her name was smudged, blurry from where her tears had fallen on the page. Axel crumpled the sheet of paper in his hand, then changed his mind and smoothed it back out again. It was, after all, the only thing he had to remind him of Kairi. It was just typical, wasn't it, for the hero to get the girl in the end, regardless of what she really wanted. She'd get fed up of Sora one day – he wouldn't be able to handle a fiery, passionate woman like her. And when that happened, he'd be waiting. But for now, it was best to do as she'd requested, and not put in an appearance at today's ceremony. He could wait. He would, for her.
AN: Kind of angsty, somewhat short. I'm letting these things write themselves today. Read and review, please.