A/N: Finally, I update! Sorry if I took too long. I had a very stressful week, and it'll probably only get worse since I start school tomorrow. I wish winter break was longer! :( Anyway, hope you like this chapter! Oh, there's 3 flashbacks in this chapter, they an indication when a flashback starts. Okay on with the chapter! Disclaimer: Me no own Kingdom Hearts!

It was late afternoon when Sora and Naminé left the gym. They were heading over to Naminé's house for their study session not study date. Kairi and Roxas had made fun of them when they brought the subject up.

-Flashback-

The four teens sat in their usual spot, their lunches in hand. Kairi poked her so- called- food with her fork and stuck out her tongue. "They call this food? Stupid school. Can't they afford actual food?"

Naminé smiled and place a paper bag on the table. "And that's why I always bring my own lunch."

"Yeah. And that why I always eat from Nami's lunch. Did you know she brought cookies?" Sora said as he grabbed a cookie for the bag.

"Sora, give me a cookie!" Kairi said as she reached for the bag.

"No." Sora said as he snatched the bag away.

Kairi glared. "Sora. Don't make me come over there!"

"Come on, Sora. They're not even your cookies. They're Nami's." Roxas said.

"Yeah Sora! They're mine! Kairi, you can have a cookie. You too, Roxas." Naminé said, taking the bag from Sora and placing it back on the table. Kairi and Roxas each took one.

"So, I was thinking, maybe we should do something together after school." Kairi said, after taking a bite of her cookie.

"Sorry, but we can't. Sora and I are going to my house to study for our test." Naminé said, Sora nodding in agreement.

"A study date." Kairi and Roxas said simultaneously. They smirked at Sora and Naminé's reaction. Both teens were blushing and vigorously shaking their heads, studdering as they denied-insisting that it was a study session.

"Sure it is." Roxas said, as he and Kairi got up, taking their lunch to the garbage. But before they left, Kairi looked back and said, "Have a nice date." Kairi then left, leaving Sora and Naminé alone, both of them turning red.

-End Flashback-

Both Naminé and Sora were still embarrassed but they hid it, now as they were walking, both were able to talk to each other. Naminé looked at the sky. The sun was hidden by several gray clouds from that morning's rain. She looked back at Sora, who was chatting away. Naminé smiled. She loved walking with Sora. Sora was great company because he was always cheerful and always had something to talk about. Naminé glanced at his eyes, the same eyes that captured her heart. They were the same shade as the ocean and sky. She felt she could drown in them if she looked long enough. Sora's eyes also played a role in the creation of his nickname.

-Flashback-

Ten year old Sora and Naminé lounged on the couch, watching television. Both were bored out of their minds. All of a sudden Sora sat up and said, "Let's have a staring contest!"

Naminé looked at Sora. "Well, it sure beats watching infomercials. Kay, let's play!"

Naminé and Sora turned to each other and locked eyes. Everything was quiet as the two tried to keep their eyes open, that is until Naminé cried out, "Ah-ha!"

Sora blinked, backing away from Naminé. "Hey! That's cheating, Nami."

"No, silly! I just realized that your eyes are the same shade of blue as the sky. And your name means sky!

"So?"

"So, I finally have the perfect nickname for you! Since you always call me Nami, I'll call you sky! It's perfect! What do you think?"

Sora's expression turned into a thoughtful one. A few seconds later, he smiled. "I love it! Especially since you thought of it, Nami!"

"Glad you like it, Sky!" Naminé said, testing out the name. Yep, it was perfect...

-End Flashback-

Naminé smiled at the memory. Sora and her were always fooling around. Naminé never felt like she had to act a certain way around him. She felt right, like she was meant to be with him.

"Hey, Naminé. You okay? You've been kinda quiet." Sora's voice broke Naminé away from her thoughts.

Naminé looked at Sora and smiled. "I'm okay." In fact, every thing's perfect.

Sora smiled back. "Okay. What were you thinking about?"

Naminé rubbed the back of her head. "Well, you know, the old days, when we were kids."

Sora grinned. "Yeah. I miss the old days." Sora's eyelids went halfway over his eyes- in a dreamy, far away look. He was remembering the old days, when he was always with Naminé, having fun.

"I know what you mean. Sometimes I wish we were kids again. Kids have it easy. But, maybe, something memorable and worthwhile will happen now that we are older. Being young adults must have it's advantages." Naminé said.

"Yeah." Sora said, not really know what else to say. It was quiet for a while till Naminé broke it.

"Hey Sora?"

"Hmm?"

"W..What did Seifer tell you?" Naminé said, recalling Seifer and Sora talking during basketball practice.

Sora looked over at Naminé. Sora opened his mouth but then closed it.

Naminé saw this. "You can tell me Sora. It wasn't anything bad was it?"

Sora shook his head. "No. Well, Seifer saw you in the bleachers, right? Well, he called you an outcast, but then he said you were cute. I defended you and told him that you'd never like a guy like him and if he ever got close to you, which he won't, he'd have to go through me."

Naminé stopped walking and so did Sora. Sora glanced at Naminé and saw that she had her head bowed.

"Naminé. Please tell me you'd never go to Seifer, because I don't want to lose you...." Sora stopped mid-sentence when Naminé tackle-hugged him. Sora blushed and saw that Naminé was smiling.

"Sora, I'd never leave you!" Naminé exclaimed as she let go of Sora, a small blush adoring her cheeks.

"R-really?" Sora studdered, still surprised from Naminé's hug.

Naminé nodded. "Sora. Thank you. You've protected me from Seifer and I appreciate it."

Sora smiled. "I'd do anything for you, Nami!"

Both teens continued walking. Naminé smiled and said, "You know, you've were protecting me even when we first met."

Sora grinned. "Yeah. I remember that day."

-Flashback-

Seven year old Sora, Kairi, and Roxas arrived at the park, their parents decided their children should have a play date. The children immediately went to the sand box where they played tag. Roxas was the tagger and he was chasing after Sora. Sora laughed as he ran away, until something caught his eye. A girl, about his age, was near the swings and she was crying. Sora stopped running, letting Roxas to catch up to him and tag him. Sora didn't notice and he began walking towards the girl. Roxas was confused, Sora was supposed to run after him, not walk away.

"Hey! Where are you going Sora?" Kairi called when she caught up with them. Sora just kept walking towards the girl.

When Sora was close enough, he saw that the girl wasn't alone, another boy was there. Sora recognized the boy as the school bully, Seifer.

"You're just a pathetic nobody. Nobody likes you, so why don't you just go away!" Seifer said to the girl, who just kept crying. Sora didn't know the girl but what Seifer said was way out of line. He knew nobody should be treated like that, so he decided to intervene.

"Hey, Seifer! Leave the girl alone!" Sora yelled. Seifer and the girl looked up at Sora.

"And if I don't? What are you going to do then? Seifer challenged.

"I'm going to do this!" Sora said as he kicked Seifer in the shin. Seifer grabbed his leg and cried out. Sora then grabbed a bucket from the sand box and slammed it on Seifer's head. Sora grabbed the girl's hand and ran.

When they were far enough from Seifer, the two kids stopped running. Sora turned to the girl and asked if she was okay.

"I'm okay. Seifer was calling me names and he messed up my drawings," the girl looked up at Sora. "Thank you for saving me from him." She smiled.

"No problem! By the way, my name is Sora." Sora greeted, while smiling.

"I'm Naminé." Naminé said, smiling back.

"Naminé, that's a pretty name. Hey, if Seifer ever comes back, I promise to protect you!"

"Really? Okay, thanks!"

"Naminé?"

"Yeah?"

"D-do you want to be friends?" Sora asked as he rubbed the back of his neck.

Naminé grinned. "Of course!"

-End Flashback-

"I still can't believe you ditched Kairi and Roxas like that." Naminé said.

"Heh. Kairi gave me a real earful that day, she told me never to wonder off. But it was worth it, I got to meet you." Sora said, while smiling.

"Yeah. I'm glad I met you, Sora." Naminé said, truthfully.

Sora grinned. "I'm glad I met you too." Sora was honestly glad he met Naminé. Because ever since they met, the two of the have been inseparable. Sora couldn't ask for a better friend. Naminé was like his other half, like it was destiny that they met. It was almost as if they were meant to be...but, they were only friends, right? Yeah, just friends....

A/N: Namine and Sora are so naive aren't they? But in a cute way ;D So now you now what happened between Seifer, Sora, and Namine. And you know Sora's nickname (Thanks Abysilityy!) I promise to try to update, as long as school doesn't get in the way! Again hope you liked it! Ugh! Too many flashbacks! Hopefully no one hates them! :D Review Replies!

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