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Paopu Haven

"Valentine's Day"

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It was gross: Valentine's Day, February 14th, the most disgusting holiday ever. Everywhere she looked she saw pink, red, purple, white, kisses, hugs, chocolates, flowers, balloons, teddy bears, couples in coffee shops, couples walking down the street hand in hand, couples walking in sync (she was amazed at the fact that they could do that), and many more things that could make her upchuck her breakfast. This certain day was okay for her because she usually had to go home and do homework, but now, this year, the wretched holiday fell on a Saturday.

Yes, she was alone. All her friends left her for their boyfriends, who are, by the way, moronic and stupid.

No, she didn't want to spend it with someone else; she didn't want to become stupid and retarded like those girls with those boyfriends.

Kairi was planning to go to her favorite café today, but she knew that there would be a bunch of people there with their significant others nauseating the atmosphere with their romance. Her mind was telling her to stay home and watch some good action movies that were on demand, but her stomach was crying for the mocha cappuccino that the Paopu Haven served (she preferred theirs over the other coffee houses' around). Deciding that she wanted the hot drink, she grabbed her jacket, keys, and sunglasses, thinking that they will block the romance out, and went out of the house and began to walk for thirty minutes.

For the first ten minutes, it was okay. She only passed by at least three couples during the third of her walk. But the last two thirds had made it impossible for her to even maneuver in the streets because there were so many people. Groaning, she mentally slapped herself for forgetting that the annual Islands' Valentine's Day festival was going on.

Kairi was getting close to the shop. She could just feel the mocha sending waves to her and they were amplifying with every step she was taking. But for some reason, her steps became smaller and slower. Taking her mind off on getting to the shop, she started to think as to why she was slowing down. The answer was very simple: two people hand in hand.

She frowned as she inwardly stuck her tongue out at the couple that the word "cheesy" was describing. She couldn't help but gag when the girl gave the guy a quick peck on his lips making them both blush. And after that, she leaned her head against his and his on top of hers. Agitated, she blew her bangs up and brushed the boy's shoulder hard, muttering loudly, "Romance is so overrated."

That caused her to earn glares from the couple and for the girl to say, "She's just like that because she has nobody."

Kairi officially hated Valentine's Day when that sentence came out of her mouth. Unwilling to hold her hatred for this day along with her annoyance in, she turned on her heel and walked towards them. She took off her glasses as they looked at her with an expression that clearly spelled out "you're jealous" on their faces. What she did next surprised the boy, his girlfriend, and even herself.

Taking the boy's face in her hands, she planted a nice, big, and steamy kiss on his lips. Her tongue licked his lips, making him open his mouth, giving her tongue entrance. The guy, who was fighting her kiss, began to relax as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Jon!" the girl cried. Kairi popped one eye open and saw that tears came to the girl's eyes and streamed down her face. Smirking into the kiss, she pulled away and wiped her mouth by using the back of her hand. The boy was confused and dazed and started to panic when he saw his girlfriend cry. Putting her sunglasses back on, she began to walk away from them.

"I'm so sorry, baby!" the boy said. Kairi heard movements and guessed that he made to give her a hug, but she heard some struggle. She couldn't help but smile at how she was such a bitch. But hey, it wasn't her fault that she was pissed off.

After a couple of sniffles, the girlfriend, who probably composed herself and was looking down from her beloved, then said quietly, "I guess… It's okay…"

'WHAT?!' Kairi thought angrily. 'WHAT'S OKAY!? WHAT CAN BE POSSIBLY OKAY?!'

"Baby… Can do that with me what you did with her?"

"O-o-of course," the guy stuttered, probably shocked that his girlfriend actually forgave him after witnessing that intense make-out scene between Kairi and him. "Anything for my sweetheart."

She was bewildered for a moment, but the shock soon turned into a rage. Throwing her hands up in the air and groaning loudly, she made a mad dash for the café, bumping into couples and not caring that they were knocked over.

After arriving at her intended destination, Kairi quickly scanned the place for any sign of sickening love but only saw that there were two students with their laptops most likely doing their homework, an older couple having a cup of coffee together and talking about the current issues that were happening on Destiny Islands, and another couple not that much older than her having dessert. Sighing in content, she walked over to the corner where she usually sat, away from everyone else.

The girl began to look around again as she slid into the booth, taking in the scenery and the atmosphere. Paopu Haven was a simple café that served tea, coffee and cold drinks along with a variety of dishes with designs that made a person relax and chill out. The lighting was soft, yet it was still bright enough for people to see. On the walls were pictures that one would buy on the streets of Traverse Town. The pictures' focuses made them unique for they were abstract in a way by the way the picture was taken, whether black or colored. The mood was calm and that was the way Kairi liked it.

But that was before Yuffie came in.

The self-proclaimed "Great Ninja Yuffie" wanted some hot chocolate and she just happened to pass by this coffee house along with her boyfriend. And she just happened to see Kairi hiding in the corner from her, but she didn't know that she was hiding from her.

"Kairi!" she squealed.

Not wanting to look up, Kairi tried to stay hidden as she tried to make her face not to be seen by Yuffie by looking out the window behind her. She heard the scrape of the chairs' legs against the floor and winced. Seeing that she wasn't going to get out of this any time soon, she turned to face her friend and Demyx, her boyfriend.

"Hey, Yuff," she greeted the girl. She tried to smile at Demyx sincerely, but failed which made Demyx laugh at her. "What's up?"

"What's up? What's up? I should be asking YOU that!"

Chuckling nervously, Kairi was about to ask why, but thought against it. She knew that Yuffie was going to talk her ear off anyway.

"What are you doing all alone on Valentine's day? You should be out with your significant other! It's a day of love, baby!"

Kairi looked at Demyx who just stayed quiet and looked out the window in front of him.

"Can't you feel the romance in the air?"

'Oh yeah. I feel it, alright. It's very nauseating.'

"I just feel… Kwaaah!"

The "ninja" began to squeal and rant about romance and how it's all so cute and wonderful. Demyx excused himself to go to the bathroom and winked at his girlfriend before he went off. And then Yuffie began to sigh like those girls in those movies do when they see the boy they like.

"Isn't he wonderful?"

"I'm sure he is, Yuffie."

"I mean, he's just… Oh man. Every cute little thing he does, like blushing for example, it gives me butterflies! I'm in love, Kairi!"

"And you have been in love for over a year. I know."

"Why don't you have a boyfriend, Kairi? I mean, you're gorgeous, smart, athletic-"

"I don't really consider 'managing' the basketball, the soccer, and the track teams athletic, Yuff…"

"-and you're a… Uhm… Well, not that nice, but you're still nice!"

"Thanks, dear, but I don't want to become a retard in love."

"Believe me, that's what I said, until I met Demyx."

"What?"

"Babe, I was just telling Kairi that she should get a boyfriend, don't you think?"

"Uhm… I guess. It's up to her."

Demyx flashed a smile at the poor girl who mouthed a "thank you" to him for saying that, making her self-esteem level increase.

"Oh babe, you're so chivalrous."

"I know."

The two of them leaned towards each other and rubbed noses. It was what they called "the Eskimo kiss". Kairi's patience was wearing thin and she was so close into telling them off. She looked at her fingernails, at the clock, at her hair, anywhere to get the two of them out of her vision.

"Kairi, you seem alone today. Why don't you join us?" Yuffie offered.

"I would love to, Yuff, but I don't want to be around the likes of the two of you together; you guys make me vomit."

The couple laughed at her, thinking she was joking, but in all reality, she was very, very serious. Then again, one can't tell if she's joking or not, especially on a day like this.

"Babe! I still have to do my surprise for you!" Demyx reminded. Yuffie looked at him with a questioning look until it dawned on her. Her mouth formed an o and then quickly melted into a smile. The two of them got up from the table and smiled at the girl who was trying to be alone for the day.

"Got to go, Kai! I hope you find somebody today!" Yuffie said as she ran over to the side of the table where her friend was at and gave her a quick hug before grabbing her boyfriend's hand and running out the door. Before they left, Demyx, with his free hand, waved at Kairi.

After they were gone for good, Kairi slammed her head on table, causing her to wince in pain, but she didn't pick her head up and rub her forehead like those idiotic girls do when they try to be cute. She kept her head on the table until a certain smell reached her nose. The smell became closer and closer and was placed right in front of her; it was a mocha cappuccino with whipped cream on top with chocolate syrup drizzled on it just the way she liked it. Slowly, she lifted her head up and looked to see a boy around her age smiling at her. She couldn't help but look at his deep blue eyes and never lost eye contact with him as he took the seat in front of her.

"Hopefully, this little order will do you some good after that couple annoyed you to death. I know they annoyed me," the stranger said. He was dressed in the worker attire of the shop and his brown chestnut hair was spiked in different directions. Kairi was able to see the sculpted muscles underneath his shirt, but he wasn't like a macho man or anything. The beauty of the boy in front of her made her heart thump faster than normal. Her eyes then drifted to the name tag.

"Hello, Sora… I've never seen you here before…" Kairi said hesitatingly.

Kairi felt her stomach flip flop when he laughed. It was a nice laugh and pleasant to her ears.

"That's because I worked in the kitchen for awhile."

Taking the mug in front of her with both hands, Kairi put the drink up to her nose and smelled it with her eyes close. She exhaled out of her nose and smiled. After she slowly opened her eyes, she cocked her head and looked at Sora. "Mocha cappuccino. How'd you know it was my favorite?"

The boy shrugged and leaned back, putting his hands behind his head. "I did your order at least, oh, say about nearly a hundred times. I saw my co-worker hand this to you a couple of times so I pretty much guessed that it's your favorite."

"And it's just the way I want it… Thank you."

He nodded and watched as she sipped her drink.

"So, Kairi, what brings you here on this lonely Valentine's Day?" he asked.

Startled, she almost choked on the hot drink and almost burned her tongue. She looked at him befuddled. 'Just how on earth does he know my name?'

"Well, I only happen to know your name because I kind of overheard your conversation there with your friend AND you're in five of my classes."

Kairi's mouth was still open. She didn't know what to say and she didn't know whether laugh or to apologize. She began to stutter in shock and laugh at the same time, and while watching this, Sora's smile was widening.

"You go to my school?" Kairi said as she finally chose the right words to say.

"I've been going to the same school as you ever since we started junior high. It's okay, though. I guess the only reason why you never notice me is because I always sit by the windows and I never raise my hand."

The girl looked down in shame. She felt so bad that she never noticed the kid in front of her! But, the name Sora sounds familiar… Looking up quickly, Kairi put slammed the table lightly with both of her hands and leaned forward. "You look like someone I know!" she exclaimed. Then, she scrunched her face and began to scratch her head. "I just don't know who, though…"

"Oh… I get that a lot. The only difference between us is our hair color, our hair style, our tastes in girls, and our grades. I'm the smarter twin," Sora replied confidently with a smile.

'Jeez… Just how much can this guy smile? What if someone threw a brick at him? Would he still smile?' Kairi thought. Then it hit her.

"WAIT. Twin?" Kairi gasped. "You're Roxas's twin, aren't you?"

"Yep, the one and only 'Roxas's Twin'."

Now she felt really bad. "I'm sorry… I didn't mean to call you that…"

"It's okay, really. I'm totally fine with that. I get that all the time."

Pouting, Kairi looked down at her hot drink. She watched the froth swirled as she stirred it with her spoon. She couldn't help but feel awkward and wished that she would just melt in a puddle or crawl in a hole.

"Aw, don't feel down! Hey! I'll put this on the house and throw in a brownie in it! How about that?" Sora told her as he tried to make her feel better. He reached over for her hand to make her look up, and when he did, Kairi, for some reason, felt a shock run through her arm and all over her body. She felt her cheeks heat up and her heart was pounding in her ears. Her face looked down from his and she hoped that her red hair would cover her flaming face.

"I'm really sorry, Sora! I don't know why but I feel really, really bad because I don't know you and because I didn't know you were Roxas's twin and I don't know why but my stomach feels really weird."

After finishing that sentence, she looked up with a nervous smile and face still flushed. Sora just chuckled at her and replied with an honest smile, "My stomach feels weird, too. Don't worry."

The redhead couldn't tell if that was good thing or a bad thing, but she couldn't help but smile at him.

"How about this," Sora started. "In addition to the cappuccino and the brownie on the house, I'll throw in a little date in there so that you'll get to know me and vice versa. Agree?"

Kairi nodded and smiled cheekily at him. Chuckling to himself, he then got up and said, "So, how about a date here? At 7:30 today? My shift ends an hour before."

"Sure. I'll stay here for the meantime, I guess,"

Smiling, Sora waved goodbye before he turned around and returned to his work. Kairi's stomach still flip flopped at times whenever she thought about the new boy she just met and her heart felt like it was going to come out of her chest because it was pumping so hard. Grinning to herself, she picked up her mug that was still hot.

"Maybe Yuff was right… I think I'm a retard in love…"

The fact that the cappuccino was made by the boy himself made Kairi enjoy it even more.

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Okay. So.

Originally, the title of this was going to be "Kissing You", a single by the new nine-girl group, So Nyeo Shi Dae, which means Girls' Generation.

This song was stuck in my head and it's practically the only song I like from them.

But as I wrote more and more, I began to realize that I wasn't writing anything like the song…

And as I wrote more and more… I was thinking of making this into a series of one-shots that would take place mostly at the Paopu Haven.

So, basically, in this one shot here, we meet Kairi and Sora with Demyx and Yuffie as minors and Roxas mentioned.

More will come soon… Hopefully?