Ordinary Life of Sora

Chapter 3

"It's cold."

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock, hugging the covers to my body before glancing at the alarm clock.

7:30

Good, there was still time. Classes didn't start until 8:50 so I had all the time in the world to get ready. It was weird to be starting in a new school so soon but I guess I'll get used to it once I'm there. Besides, it wasn't like I really had to plan for anything since I would not be trying to impress anyone.

But damn... it was freezing. How did people manage to live like this?

Reluctantly, I pulled the covers off my body before making my way out of my room.

The hallway was cold as I scurried over to the bathroom while blowing air onto my hands in an attempt to keep warm. Damned weather. I never had this problem back at Destiny Islands. I guess now I understand why people rarely left the place.

The world outside the islands was freezing.

Breakfast had been quick since I was running late. It had been 8:30 when I left the bathroom and it wasn't until then that I realized I had managed to fall asleep while sitting on the toilet waiting for the water to warm up.

I was currently walking through the streets of Twilight Town while wearing a heavy jacket over my school uniform, there was also a scarf wrapped around my neck but it did little to keep me warm.

Remember what I said about not wanting to catch anybody's attention?

Well, that went to hell rather fast since I'm in the midst of lightly dressed students looking at me as if I were crazy. I had no idea just how the hell they managed to keep warm without a jacket. Man, did the islands spoil me.

So, as I became the center of attention to the people that could become my classmates, I began to quicken my pace. I'm not one to care of what people think about me but I don't' like being the center of attention, even before the whole breakup thing. Ever since I was a kid, in fact. Whenever my parents praised me for a high grade I only felt uncomfortable.

This is why from that day forth, I began to hide my grades from them. I'm no attention whore and could care less about any praise I got.

"Aren't you warm in those clothes?"

There went my wishes of not talking to anyone.

"Haha! You're hilarious!"

It was then that I turned to see a girl about my age. She had short black hair and wore the standard girl's uniform consisting of a dark blue skirt, white shirt and black blazer for winter. This particular girl gave the impression of being full of energy, like an explosion just waiting to happen.

"My name's Yuffie!" She introduced herself with a bright smile and a rather loud voice.

"I'm Sora."

Her whole body shook in, what I thought was excitement before she took a firm grip on my hand and shook it violently. My whole body shook with the power behind the shake. What did this girl eat?

"Nice to meet you Sora. So, tell me why you're dressed like that. Is it because you're a funny guy or because you want to lose a few pounds?"

Watching her talk so quickly and happily made me wonder just what powered this girl up. Was there some kind of special battery on this town? One that kept you energized and warm? If so, could you please take me to where they hand them out? I'm tired and cold.

"Come on tell me why!"

"I just moved here from Destiny Islands. I'm not used to the cold here." I decided to be frank with her. Maybe if would get her to leave faster since we were getting a few stares from onlookers.

"What? That is so cool! What's life like on the islands?"

Apparently this girl had no 'off' button and only seemed to get more interested with everything I said. Alright Sora, you've done this with your relatives before. Just keep your answers short and she'll eventually leave.

"Warm."

I smiled inwardly at my response. It was blunt and gave no hint of me wanting to continue the conversation but, before I could claim victory, Yuffie began to laugh hysterically, holding her sides with a few tears on her face.

"You're so funny!" The energetic girl exclaimed happily.

Look, I may think you're a bit annoying but if you think that I'm funny then there's something horribly wrong with you. I'm genuinely worried about you sanity at this point.

"I have to go wait for a friend." She struck out her chest while holding her hips, smiling proudly to herself. "Remember. I'm Yuffie and if you're ever in trouble then come find me, the great protector, Yuufie!"

Okay… I'm really worried about her sanity now.

She left after that little outburst, moving swiftly through the crowds of walking students. I couldn't help but wonder just what kind of person she was. Were all students here that crazy?

In my shocked state of mind I fearfully looked at the passing students. They at least looked normal…

Wait. What the hell am I thinking? Of course they were normal.

What were the chances of me running into someone that weird again anyway?

I soon found myself in my classroom. I had gotten there a little before the bell rang. It looked like luck was on my side. I thought for sure that meeting Yuffie would make me get to class late.

Class had started pretty normally. A fairly young teacher began her lecture as soon as the bell rang, though I didn't catch her name.

Damned short attention span.

Anyway, do you know the sit every anime hero gets? You know, last sit of the row next to the window. Well, as you're probably already thinking, I got that sit. Pretty cool if you ask me.

Class went on without a hitch and I managed to go through it without talking to anyone. The last thing I want at the moment is to be preoccupied with friends. It might sound stupid but I figured that I needed some time alone to get over my breakup.

Once class ended I hastily rose from my seat before leaving the room. Other students stayed behind to eat in the classroom but not me, again, I did not want to talk to anyone.

The cold hallways made me remember that I had, quite dumbly, left my jacket on my desk. The school was pretty standard though they obviously did not care about how cold it was.

Could nobody feel this? I feel like I'm going insane here.

I decided to keep myself warm by walking while hugging myself. There were few students on the hallway that threw me odd glances when seeing my freezing state. One of them actually asked if I had a fever to which I responded that I didn't.

I came upon a hallway filled with windows, giving those that passed a clear view of a small well-kept garden. Against my better judgment, I entered the garden to see it closely but spotted someone already there, sitting against a tree with a notebook on her lap.

That was the first time I saw her.

Her blond hair glowing with the sun's rays and swaying with the wind. Clear blue eyes staring back at mine with a spark of curiosity.

I was speechless.

She was beautiful. Not the kind of beautiful where you just fall in love but more like the type of beauty that leaves people quiet in shock. Her pale skin only made her look like an anger, a holy apparition.

God, if you sent her to take me away then I'll go without regret.

"H-hi." She stammered timidly.

Could you be any cuter?

"Um… I'm Namine."

"Oh! I-I'm Sora."

What followed our introductions could only be described as uncomfortable silence. I simply stood there wondering what to say or, preferably, how to leave while she sat there with her arms over her notebook.

"So, um…" I began with, what I thought, was a lame chuckle. I was never good at these kinds of situations. Whenever I met someone new I was always really awkward around them. "I have to go."

I turned to leave after our awkward meeting but felt two delicate hands grasp mine.

"Wait." Namine pleaded with her eyes glimmering with the sunlight.

I felt myself blush, which she thankfully didn't see as she dug a hand into the bag she had lung over her shoulder. She pulled out a piece of paper before handing it to me, blushing as she did so.

My own blush deepened, why was this girl pulling at my heartstrings so harshly?

"J-just think about it." Namine stammered in one quick breath before rushing into the school building.

For the next few minutes I simply stood there in wonder. Just who was that girl? I had never met someone so… so different. She was just beautiful, with her voice like silk further increasing her cute factor.

Shaking my head to rid myself of those thoughts, I read over the paper to get my mind off of things.

The art club?

Wait, did she want me to join the club or was she simply rubbing her artistic talent on my face? I wouldn't have minded the latter at all but it really seemed like she wanted me to join the club.

Just who did this girl think she was talking to? I've never gotten past stick figure level and even those always come out as horribly misshapen lines. Hell, one could say that my stick figures looked deformed, suffering a horrible mutation that brought with it hate and loneliness. One day one of the figures would get home, drunk, and beat his wife before shooting himself in the face.

Err… you know what? Forgive me for that last thought.