"I've already told you before, Sora. I can't go with you this year. My parents have plans and I have to go with them. So I can't see the meteor shower with you." Riku replied was annoyance in his tone.
I let out a grunt and crossed my arms. "Well, can't you tell them it's of utmost importance?"
"No, I can't. The plans have already been set in stone. I'm sure you can find someone else to check them out with."
"But... PLEASE! PLEASE! PRETTY PLEASE!" I replied.
"Beg all you want, the answer will still be no." Riku said as he waved his hand in front of him. "Why not ask someone else who doesn't have plans?"
I stamped my feet on the ground and looked at Riku with sadness in my eyes.
"Well...who's going to check them out with me then?"
"Tidus, Wakka, or Selphie? I'm sure they are going to check it out as well."
"I guess I'll try." I said. I let out a big sigh and began to walk off towards my friend's house.
I approached the little cottage of Selphie's house, which was adorned with all kinds of flowers leading up the stairs. I slowly walked my way up as not to trip (The steps were rather large for some reason.) and I tapped lightly against the wooden surface of her door, waiting for a person to appear.
The door opened revealing Selphie's mother. She looked down at me and gave a warm smile.
"Why, hello there, Sora. What brings you here?"
"Uhm... I was wondering if Selphie was here."
"Oh! Yes, she is. Let me go get her. Why not come in?" She said as she led me into her home. She guided me to a fluffy brown coach and told me to wait there.
She ran up the stairs calling for Selphie who was listening to some awfully loud music.
I looked around at my surroundings. There were picture frames of Selphie and her parents almost on every wall. Some looked like family portraits while others just looked like events such as a party or vacation. There was also a huge lamp that presided next to me. It had all kinds of black lines going in all sorts of directions, making some abstract like shapes.
A few minutes later I could hear shuffling down stairs, figuring that Selphie must be coming quite shortly, I seated myself in a more upright position. Selphie thus appeared wearing a pinky blouse with a ruffled blue skirt.
"Hey there, Sora!" She said
I looked up at her and tried to give a slight grin. For some reason, asking Selphie to the meteor shower didn't seem as exciting.
I let out a sigh and stated, "Would you like to go see the meteor shower with me tomorrow? Riku is unable to go..."
Selphie looked at me biting her lip in the process.
"Uhm...as much as I'd enjoy that...Tidus already offered and he kinda just wanted it to be me and him you know?" She stated as she looked slightly at the ground.
"Oh! No worries!" I reply waving my hands in front of me.
"Maybe I'll try Wakka!"
She bit her lip a little harder and looked away towards one of the picture frames.
"Sorry to tell you this, but Wakka is pretty sick. Tidus tried asking him earlier only to find him hacking away. Apparently he's got the flu."
"Well I guess we are kind of in the same situation." I laugh hesitantly.
"Yeah...kind of. Can't you go with your parents?"
"They don't really want to see it," I look down at the ground in defeat. "Well I'll go then. See you later." I wave my hand back at Selphie and exit from her house.
It was beginning to get dark on the small island and I needed to find someone to see it with. I didn't want to be alone for the meteor shower. I decided I would just head out towards the islands and think up a plan. I wasn't going to miss the spectacular show.
Before I could get over there, however, something seemed to be floating right by the shore. As I got closer a person seemed to be visible. Shocked, I began to run up as quick as I could to see if the person was okay.
A small girl with bright red hair and a white dress was lying on the ground. I tried to get a closer view and said, "Who are you?" but no voice replied back.
I looked a little closer at the girl. She was obviously foreign from this area. I've never seen her before.
"Where did you come from?"
Perhaps Riku may have been onto something before. He jokingly told me before if there were other worlds, but put that at the back of his mind.
The girl still did not move and I began to freak out. I looked around to see if anyone was in the vicinity. That's when, luckily, Riku was just walking out of his house.
"Riku! Help! This girl washed up on shore! We need to help her!"
Riku quickly rushed towards me to see what was happening.
He noticed the girl that was lying on the soft tan sand and quickly looked up at me.
"Calm down, Sora. Let's pick her up."
I regained my composure and went by the girl to pick her up.
It looked as if her eyes opened for a least a second. It gave me hope that she was okay, however, they closed just as soon as I thought they were open. Riku hauled her up on one side and I the other.
Riku's parents came out, shocked by the person we were carrying.
"We need to take her to the hospital. Sora found her on the shore." Riku told his parents.
The parents quickly grabbed the little girl from us and told us to wait at my house.
They told my parents of the situation and then rushed out the door to bring her to the hospital.
Riku and I sat quietly on my couch. We didn't even turn on the television to produce at least some sound. Dead silence was all that was found.
I kicked my legs back and forth and twiddled my thumbs. Riku looked deep in thought staring directly in front of him.
What did he think of the situation? Is he as concerned as I am?
"So there are other worlds then..."
"Huh?" I replied.
"That girl proves it. You and me have never seen her before, right?"
"...I think."
"Well then that explains it, Sora. There are other worlds. If we talk to her, we'll find out! Then we can learn what's out there."
I looked at Riku, deep in interest. I guess I never thought of that. "Alright, as soon as we hear she's okay. We'll ask her." I reply shooting my fist into the air. Riku lets out a laugh and then the silence appears again. I begin to kick my legs again. Hopefully she is okay.
I can feel my heart starting to beat quicker. I don't know why. I don't know who she is, so why I am I getting so nervous about her safety? Then again, wouldn't anyone be nervous? Riku looks too serious though. Maybe it is just me.
All of a sudden I hear the door open and Riku and I practically jump in our seats. My parents throw the keys on the table and walk towards us.
My mom looks at me with a huge grin.
"Thank you, sweetie, for noticing the girl. If it weren't for you, she may not have made it."
My body begins to feel warm and my heart beats a little quicker. I feel completely content now that the girl is okay.
"So she woke up?" I say.
She smiles at me and gives me a nod.
"They are running some tests, so she won't be able to leave, but she was able to wake up."
Riku gave a faint smile, "Can we go see her?"
"I don't see why not. Visiting hours are almost up, so be sure to get there quick." My mom replied.
"Then let's go!" I reply.
I quickly run to get my shoes and put them on. Riku walks up behind me. He seems too calm. Or maybe, I'm just too excited. I guess I'll take any opportunity to make a new friend.
We finally reach the hospital room where the girl I saw from earlier rests. The doctor tells us we have fifteen minutes to talk before visiting hours are over. We look over at the girl, dragging a stool up to step on to be able to see her better.
"Hey there!" I reply rubbing the back of my head with my hand.
The girl opens her eyes to look at us. Her eyes were a very pretty indigo color. I begin to get lost in them for some reason. I can feel the heat tingling in my cheeks, leading me to let out a hesitant laugh.
"Who...are you?" the girl replies.
"I'm Sora and this is my best pal, Riku!" I say as I nudge Riku closer for her to see.
She gives a smile that makes me heart beat a little quicker. Riku calmly looks over to her and says "Hello, what's your name?"
I look in shock at Riku's quick response.
"I think...it was Kairi."
"Kairi...do you remember anything else? About where you lived? Any other world, per chance?"
Way to be blunt, Riku. The girl looks back at him completely confused.
"I don't really know...sorry."
"It's fine."
"Do I know you or something?"
"No, you see, Sora found you washed up on shore. We didn't recognize you at all. So you must be from a different world."
"What are you talking...about?" Kairi asked as she furrowed her eyebrows at Riku. "I can't remember anything. Everything's all fuzzy."
"Riku don't be so eager! Give her some time!" I replied.
"Yeah, you're right Sora. I'm sorry, Kairi."
Kairi gave a faint smile. The doctor walked in telling us our time was up.
"Maybe you can play with us sometime when you are feeling better!" I reply with the biggest grin I could make.
"I'd like that." Kairi replied back.
My face grew a deeper scarlet as I walked out of the room. Something about this girl made me feel different than I would with Riku or any of my others friends. Something was definitely special about her.
"What are you so deep in thought about, Sora? It's unusual for you."
"Hey!" I reply as I stomp my foot on the ground. "You meanie!"
To Be Continued...