Kairi felt the gentle breeze blowing against her as she walked through the streets of Destiny Island. Everywhere she go, she saw shops opening and the villagers attending to everyday life. The sun was bright and sky was cleared of clouds. Moogle merchants sold their wares of potions, elixirs and ethers. It was another normal day on Destiny Island.

But to Kairi, today was a special day for her. Today was her birthday! She did a skip for thinking of it. She is turning 17 this year so her grandmother gave her some pocket money to do as her please. Now, she is meeting Sora. She wonder what surprises will Sora have in store for her. She couldn't wait!

"Kairi", a voice shouted. Kairi looked up and smiled. Sora was approaching her! "Was I late?"

"No", Kairi replied with a smile. "I just got here! So, where are we going?"

Sora shrugged as he took Kairi's hand. "Nothing so special. I just thought we meet up with Selphie and Tidus at the movie."

Kairi's smile faded. This was Sora's idea of a birthday present? "Sora..."

"Come on", Sora interrupted, pulling her. "This is going to be a great movie!"

Kairi allowed Sora to pull her. Some birthday present!

"That was great wasn't it!" Sora said, eating his ice-cream.

Kairi, who was licking her ice-cream, nodded. It was the worst birthday she ever had! After the movie, which was a comedy, Selphie and Tidus left for some urgent errand and Sora took her to the cafe to have lunch. Then they walked around the village eating ice cream.

How could Sora forget about her birthday? A tear welled up in her eye.

"Are you okay?" Sora asked, concerned. "You have been silent for almost the entire day."

"No", Kairi shook her head. "Just tired." Kairi turned to Sora. "Sora, can you take me home?"

Sora strangely looked at his watch and smiled. "Sure."

They walked back to Kairi's house, not exchanging words. When they reached the house, Kairi finally asked, "Sora, do you know that today is a special day for me?"

Sora gave her a puzzled look. "Really?"

Kairi bit down the urge to cry. He really did forget! Sora took one look at her and then said, "You know Kairi, you don't look too good. Maybe I should take you to your room."

Kairi didn't bothered to object. She must put up a brave face. Sora walked to her front door and opened. Kairi stepped inside.

"SURPRISE!"

Kairi felt as if she was blasted by a Hi-Fi system. To her surprise, her living room was decorated with balloons, ribbons and banners that said 'Happy Birthday'. The table was put out and was ladled with jellies, cookies, juices, sandwiches, sweets, pies and small cakes. In the middle of the table was a cake with icing and fruits decorating the top with the words 'Happy 17th Kairi!'" In her living room were Riku, Selphie, Tidus, Wakaa, her grandmother, Sora's mom and almost half the village.

Before Kairi could recover from her surprise, the crowd broke into a song:

'Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to Kairi!
Happy Birthday to you!'

Kairi gasped at all this. "Oh my god..."

"You guys made it", Selphie cried. "We got worried when you guys were late!"

Kairi stepped into the house, her hands covering her mouth. "You guys did all this?"

"It was Sora's idea", Tidus replied, already helping himself with some fruit cakes. "He was distracting you while we prepare for your surprise party. Me and Selphie had to rush back after that movie..."

Kairi turned to Sora, who was grinning. "So you do remember!"

Sora scratched the back of his head, looking slightly guilty. "Really sorry for keeping you in the dark, Kairi. I thought I wanted to try something different this year. Sorry for..."

He couldn't finish his sentence as Kairi ran towards him and hugged him tightly, causing them to fall backwards.

"Whoa! Kairi!"

Too late. Both Sora and Kairi fell onto the hard pavement; with Kairi on top of Sora, sobbing in his chest.

"I thought you forgot... Didn't know... Sorry for doubting you... You're the best boyfriend I've ever had..."

Sora gently lifted her head and gently wiped her tears away. "Come on, Birthday girl. No tears on your Birthday."

For the first time today, Kairi smiled.

"Hey you two love-birds", Riku said as he lifted Sora and Kairi off the ground. "Enough groveling on the ground! Let's party!"

Riku pulled the laughing Sora and Kairi back into the house.

"I'm beat!" Sora said as he dropped next to Kairi on her bed. "Never thought that organizing a birthday could be this tiring!"

"What do you mean 'tiring'?" Kairi said with a smile, poking Sora in the stomach. "All you did was watched a movie and ate ice-cream."

"Hey", Sora rubbed his stomach. "It was to distract you and besides, I hated that movie. I'm glad all that was over!"

They had an enjoyable time eating Kairi's grandmother's cooking and Kairi cut her birthday cake that happened to be her favorite; fruit cake with strawberries, blueberries and cherries. After everybody ate their own slice, they switched to games which was musical chairs, blind-man bluff and the pinata. After all that, they retired to their houses when the living room was cleaned up. Kairi's grandmother was now asleep while Sora was sleeping over at her place.

"I enjoyed it", Kairi said with a shrug. Then to change the subject, she said, "Sora, thank you for today. It was the best birthday I've ever had!"

"Glad you like", Sora grinned. He sat up straight and dug into his pockets. "I almost forgot, here."

He took out a small box wrapped in red and gave it to Kairi. Kairi took it and unwrapped it. She gasped. Inside was a pendant of a beautiful gem. It shone brightly.

"Happy birthday, Kairi", Sora said. "I bought this from a Moogle merchant just a few days ago. I hope you like it."

"More than that", Kairi said and pulled Sora closed to her. Her lips clamped onto his and prolonged it. Kairi wrapped her arms around Sora's body while Sora's arms were around her waist. None of them were willing to let go of the kiss because the taste was so sweet and warmth filled their stomach. Reluctantly, they released to give themselves a breather.

"I thought you were trying the suck the life out of me", Sora said, grinning.

"Don't tell me you couldn't withstand a small kiss?" Kairi smirked. Before Sora could retorted, Kairi pounced on him. Now, Kairi was sitting on him, undressing.

"Oh yeah", Sora said as Kairi tossed her dress away; exposing her underwear. Sora started removing his shirt. "Looks like turning 17 is making you more naughtier."

"Shut up", she said as she helped Sora with removing his pants. Now Sora was only in his boxer and necklace. Covering the both of them with a blanket, Sora and Kairi made up in each other embrace; putting their touch in their memory. As they kissed, their bodies were glued together, seeking warmth. After ten minutes of making out, Kairi's head was buried into Sora's chest while Sora's head was buried into Kairi's hair. Both of them were fast asleep, dreaming happy dreams about them being together. Sora, in his sleep, mumbled:

"Happy Birthday, Kairi!"