Chapter 7
Moving In
Point of View: Kairi
I don't know what came over me. Like some lost puppy or something, like a child unwilling to part with her favorite toy. Like I needed Sora or something. I have no idea why tears immediately sprung from my eyes as we waved goodbye to the rest of them. I don't know what made me drop all of my luggage and hug him, like I'd really miss him or something. Then I realized, it was all true. I was going to miss him. Not only Sora, but Riku, and Wakka, and Janice, the newest of my friends.
I don't know how long I stood on that pier. It felt like forever ago since I've seen Janice's encouraging smile, Wakka's cheerful beam, Riku's cool smirk, and Sora's goofy grin, when only it had been a few minutes. I don't know, time just seemed to speed up for me. Then the over exaggerating thought of never seeing any of them again overcame me. I quickly shook off the thought.
I stared into the vast, boundless sea. The sparkling white foam sprinkled onto my face as the oncoming tide caught me. Why was I still here? It's as if I wasn't ready to go, like I had unfinished business or something. Something...that my conscious just wasn't ready to part with just yet...
I'm pretty certain it's not the issue Sora wanted to discuss with me, although I wouldn't mind learning what he wanted to talk about. Okay, I'm dying to know what he wanted to say that's being prolonged. I wonder what he was going to say...
"Kairi!"
I turned to the sound of Selphie's voice.
"Hey Kairi! Let's go!"
This time, Tidus spoke, motioning to the cab that they had already called for us. I nodded. Facing the sea once more, I took one last look before grasping my suitcases and proceeding toward my friends. Whatever unfinished matter I had would have to wait. I hurried over to Selphie and Tidus, and quickly stepped inside the vehicle as Tidus stuffed my luggage into the trunk, using up whatever space still remained.
He took the front seat as Selphie and I sat in the back. Soon, the car took off, and I was off to my new life.
We arrived in the sky blue tinted house. My goodness, it was gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. Taking only the backpack upon my shoulder, I sped into the amazing domicile, completely forgetting about the suitcases that still lie in the trunk, and the fact that I needed to help Selphie and Tidus unload it. I sprang into the room and gasped, my mouth open, aghast. It was just as lovely as the outside, if not, more. I stepped lightly into the room, my shoes gently clinking on the wooden floors. I gazed at the beautiful living room. There were dazzling snowy white curtains that did indeed seem too royal for our living. There were chairs and sofas awaiting our presence. It just seemed too good to be true.
Then my curious eyes fell to a staircase leading into a second floor. Without a second thought, I began climbing it, completely ignoring a "Kairi!" coming from outside. I guess you could say I was in a trance of some sort. It was simply astounding, too gorgeous for my eyes. The upper floor was split into three rooms: two bedrooms and a bathroom. I slowly paced into the closer one of these rooms, and just fell in love with it! I quickly claimed this room which consisted of a bed, a wooden desk and chair with shelves and everything. Besides the usual, there was a breathtaking view. Just past the bed, and the desk and chair was a glass double door which lead to a sort of mini-balcony! I walked into it, completely caught in its spell.
I placed my hands on the sides then leaned forward. There I spied Selphie and Tidus having some trouble with the luggage. Oh! The luggage! I had completely forgotten about them!
"Kairi!" Selphie screamed, cupping her hands toward her mouth, tilting her head upwards, "You get your butt down here right now!!!"
"Sorry, Selph!" I shouted back down at her.
I raced out of the room, down the stairs, and outside where Tidus just dumped my luggage and others that no doubt belonged to him and Selphie.
"Hey!" I cried, taking a step back, the weight of the luggage easily affecting me.
"That's for ditching us for first dibs!" he teased, carelessly walking into the house, one of Selphie's bags slung over his shoulder.
"You could have at least waited for us!" Selphie said, striking her hand to her hip, as she snatched another bag from the ground.
"Sorry you guys!" I stumbled as I made my way after them, feeling somewhat like a servant, "I totally forgot!"
I finally entered the house, just in time to see them claiming rooms, and Tidus inspecting 'my' room. I quickly dropped the suitcases and heavy bags on the floor.
"Hey Tidus! That room's taken!"
He laughed.
"So what? First come first serve!"
"What?! But-but-"
"He's kidding, Kai," Selphie stepped in.
I blushed. Of course Tidus was kidding! He can be really sweet...but then again, he can be real ignorant. ...But...he's outgrown that...I think... I sighed dreamily as Selphie gave Tidus another one of those playful-just-kidding lectures. Aww... I realized for perhaps the first time what a cute couple they made. That Tidus was lucky for Selphie, as she was for him.
"Hello? Kairi!" Selphie waved her hand before my eyes.
"Yo! Really zoning out today aren't ya!" Tidus laughed.
I laughed a little nervously as Selphie made her way up the stairs.
"Come on, Kairi," she said, "Let's start unpacking."
So let me give you a better layout of the house. The bottom floor consists of a living room, a bedroom, which is now Tidus's room, a little kitchen, and a bathroom. The upper floor is, as I've said before, two bedrooms which turned out to be connected by the bathroom. So Selphie and I have easy access to each other's room, and poor Tidus has to climb the stairs every time he wants to come up!
I sighed, annoyed, as I threw myself onto the bed. Packing is horrible, but unpacking...is worse...
As you might guess, it took me a while to figure out where everything should go. I was limited to one built-in closet, so I had to figure out what to hang, what to throw onto the chair or floor. Then, I had my items! Like my alarm clock for instance: it moved from above my bed, to my desk, to the shelf above it, then back above the bed, then finally to a little drawer which it stands upon now. Oh, I suppose I did say I only had a closet...well...I wonder why I never thought of that...and now, if you'll excuse me, I have to unload some of the clothes I stuffed into the closet back out into the drawer!
Now, surely you have an idea of what I mean! I snatched a huge pile of clothes sitting in the closet, and threw them on the mattress. Trying to have some patience, I began neatly folding them.
I stepped back and glanced through the bathroom into Selphie's room. I couldn't believe it! Everything was unpacked! She sat quietly on a chair, reading. How could she be so organized! I mean, I used to be the organized one! But, then again, I wasn't really that organized when it came to packing and unpacking...
"Hey Selph!" I called, "A little help here?"
She laughed a bit before setting down her book and coming over to help me. So, with the queen of unpacking helping me, we got the impossible job accomplished in a few minutes. I fell back onto the bed, which had its finishing touches of blankets and a bedcover, courtesy of Selphie, exhausted. I threw my arms back, sighing happily. Selphie giggled as she joined me.
"You totally need me."
"Yeah..."
I slipped on a transparent blue blouse over my plain white tank top. I pulled on simple jean shorts, and then skipped into the bathroom to brush my hair. I smiled into the mirror. Oh, suddenly I just felt so happy! We were going to check out the campus in a few minutes! We all agreed it'd be a good idea to get an idea of the place before our first day, so not to miss any classes. I ran the bristles through my long hair, then tying it into a low, sagging bun. Smiling at my reflection, I burst out of the room, energetically, sandals in hand, swiftly making my way down the stairs where Tidus and Selphie awaited me.
Selphie's attire consisted of a short-sleeved yellow blouse, quite similar to mine, over a thin-strapped white top, with a plaid miniskirt and flip-flops. Tidus wore a usual blue t-shirt and medium length shorts, ending a few inches below his knees, sandals were also his footwear. Selphie grinned at me, her emerald eyes shining.
"Ready to go?"
I beamed.
"You bet!"
We left the building, locking it as we left. The gorgeous pre-noon sun's golden rays struck us. We each took out a pair of dark sunglasses and set them on our face. We began walking, for the school was just a few blocks away.
The island's scenery was incredibly beautiful. The variety of tropical plants and flowers and more, but especially stunning were the beaches. White sand and the ocean so blue... Perhaps Valencia would prove to be even lovelier than our home island! We all smiled cheerfully to each other, our spirits high in the clouds. This island was very different from our home, mainly because it's more metropolitan. There were many homes, and everywhere you looked was bustling with life, flourishing with activity. This gave the island a more sort of tourist feel. Our own little island's true beauty is preserved, for its nature hasn't really been disturbed much. Here, you can tell most of the plants and palm trees had been carried over and planted.
"Gosh, I'm so excited, but I'm a nervous wreck at the same time!"
Selphie giggled at my remark.
"I know what you mean! I feel just like that!"
"Well, that kind of feeling is for you girls!" Tidus said proudly, "Guys like me don't get nervous!"
"That just means he's a wreck too!" Selphie winked, motioning to the blonde.
I laughed. Typical Tidus. He's only human! You can count on Selphie to know him best! I flashed a smile at the brunette which she quickly returned.
We walked the rest of the way, talking and joking. Before long, we faced the college grounds. The campus lay just before us, quite literally taking our breath away. My face completely lit up. It was just...breathtaking, and this would be where we'd spend most of our time for the next four years! I exposed a wide grin, showing off my teeth. I could just imagine studying here, walking around between classes.
We just stood there in a daze. My smile continued, showing no signs of failing soon. This was it. This is where my story would take off. I don't know how long we just stood there, but it seemed so long. I was mesmerized. The same scenery that had just passed my eyes a few seconds ago still brought me amusement. Excitement struck me.
Shaking off this frozen poise, I linked my arms with Selphie and Tidus. We all smiled at one another, then marched into the campus. My story had begun.
Author's Notes: Woohoo! Kairi's gonna start college! Personally, I'm totally excited! If only you knew what I was planning...hehe... Lvkishugs would beat me up, and everyone else would be like, "OHMIGOSH!!!" I think... Well, it's official. Everyone loves long chapters. I'll write another one when a cliffhanger would just be too evil-or would it? grins evilly The ending for ch. 5 was sooo corny!!! It actually hurt to have that chapter end the way it did...not! I love keeping you guys in suspense! Don't Selphie and Tidus make the cutest couple ever? (Besides Sora and Kairi) Maybe later on I'll break them up... Naw, I'd never do that! Auron's in KH2!!! My friend and I saw it in this Japanese magazine that neither of us can read, but there's this screenshot of no other than Auron! Need proof? Drop me a line and I'd gladly email you a screenshot. So, anyways, thanks to everyone that reviewed! You guys are so supportive!
Reviews:
Juzluvnsora: You total busybody!!! Lol. j/k Heh, I do that too! I'm glad you can see it from my point of view, and I will try to update on "Message in a Bottle" soon, and actually I'm writing the next chapter, Arashi right now. Thanks for sticking with this story!
Lvkishugs: I can't believe it. You actually reviewed! Gosh, girl! It's been like, forever since you've reviewed one of my chapters! Just to let you know, that last chapter was totally original, I even had to do research! Sora transfer to Kairi's school? But that'll ruin the whole plot! You'll soon see... You finally got italics! So glad for you!
Brittany: Glad you like my story so far! You bet I'll make more chapters! This story will probably have at least ten chapters...I think... 'Kay, hope you find this chapter!
aliasfan: smiles...still smiling.......still smiling..........Hehe, long chapters make me happy too! But unfortunately, all of my favorite author's chapters are long, VERY long, so I've grown to like medium length chapters, but I still love long ones! ...still smiling...... Yup, she's lost it...still smiling...
HisLight: I'm so glad you like this little fiction of mine! By the way, you're aliasfan's twin, right? Yeah, I wanted him to tell her too! But...remember...I'M PURE EVIL!!! Mwahahahahahaha!!! cough, choke...dies...
AuroraAustralias: Yeah, I meant that there were people from the other islands. Hey, I don't cuss that much! Every good story needs a little cussing! Okay, forget that, none of my favorite books have any cussing... Oh, yeah, you just know I'm pointing at you and laughing right now! Hahahahahahaha...
So right now, I'm probably updating once a week, well, when school's out, which is in like, a week or two, I'll have more time to write! I'm just having so much fun writing this right now, leaving cliffhangers, and laughing at all you miserable reviewers! Yes, Amy, I'm talking to you!
Some last thoughts: anyone know anything about college? I have no idea what they do in there, or what the classes are like, and what classes there are, and if there's even breaks! And...do you guys think I should start writing other fan fictions at the same time as this? 'Cause just writing Message in a Bottle with Lv is kind of hard, mainly 'cause I have so much work... But I really want to start getting out my ideas soon, especially a new trilogy idea I have. But, I'll probably be able to write them better if I concentrated on them one at a time. Okay, please R&R!
-Ly
