Author's Note: Okay, I'm going to put a Selphie's POV in it because the summary said it would have a SelphiexRiku pairing, but don't worry readers, just give Selphie and Riku time like you've been giving Sora and Kairi time. Anyway, review please!
Chapter 11: Class ProjectI walked into English class that day and took a look on the board. It said, "Class project." I knew that meant we had to do a project, but I didn't know what it was going to be. I just sat next to Selphie while Namine sat with Roxas. The bell rang and Ms. Griffis came up and talked to us about the project.
" Everyone, I'm going to pair you up for the project. I want Selphie to work with Riku, Namine to work with Roxas, Kairi to work with Sora, Olette and Hayner, Yuna and Tidus, Wakka with Lulu, Yuffie to work with Leon, and Garnet to work with Zidane. Now, your project is to do a biography on your partner. No need to include personal information. Now, get into your groups!" I was about to get up, but Sora came and sat by me instead.
" So, I guess we better get started." Sora suggested.
" Yeah." I looked over at Selphie to see how she was doing with Riku.
Selphie's POVI walked over and sat by Riku. I didn't know why, but I started to get butterflies in my stomach. I never had a crush on Riku, but I always thought he was cute. Was I starting to crush on him? Even if I did crush on him, what would he think of me? He was popular and I'm just…weird. And I still couldn't believe that Tidus got himself a girlfriend! The way he acted, he didn't deserve a girl. Or who knows? Maybe he's changed. I didn't have time to focus on Tidus. I had to get started on the project with Riku.
" Okay, do you want to start?" I offered as I picked up a sheet of questions that we had to ask our partners.
" Sure." Riku picked up the sheet. " When were you born?"
" March 9, 1988. (A/N: This is the 2006-2007 school year, so don't sue for making her born in the 1900s.) At Destiny Islands hospital at 4:32am." I answered. " How about you?"
" December 19, 1987. At Twilight Town hospital at 12:13pm."
We continued to ask each other questions. I glanced at Sora and Kairi every now and then to see how they're doing.
Kairi's POV" February 7, 1988. I was born here at Destiny Islands hospital at 1: 30am." I answered.
" I was born in Traverse Town hospital on January 13, 1988 at 5:48am." Sora said as I asked him when he was born. " So, what're your hobbies?"
" Singing, acting, shopping, video games, but mainly into singing." I answered. " Oh, and just to remind you, Ms. Spence wants our lines memorized by December 17th."
" No problem."
Man, is Sora's cuteness haunting me, or is it just because I'm a lucky person that I'm always stuck with Sora. It's like before this year, I was never in any of his classes, he never spoke to me, and I was never paired up with him. Maybe it's just that this year's supposed to be memorable, so I'm having good luck this year. I wrote down information I got from Sora and asked another question.
" Your hobbies?" I asked.
" Blitzball, skateboarding, and playing the guitar." Sora answered.
" You play the guitar? Oh, my gosh. We'd make such a good team! With your musical skills and my singing, we could become famous. I'm talking to much, right?"
" Just a little." I giggled nervously and looked back at Riku and Selphie.
Selphie's POVI wrote down some information as Riku answered another question of mine. He seemed like a nicer guy than I thought. I thought he would be like, "Mr. Perfect," but I was wrong. He asked me another question and I answered it. I asked the same question as he did before. Then, he asked me a different question. It was unique if you think about it.
" So, did you or do you now have a crush on someone?" Riku asked me looking up from his paper.
" That's not one of the listed questions." I scratched my head. " But, I'll answer anyway. I used to have a crush on someone, but I don't have a crush on anyone now. Why?"
" Just wondering." Riku went back to writing.
It was quite strange the way he asked me that. It just came out. I just ignored the fact that he asked me that and went on with my work. I then had an idea. I glanced over at Sora and Kairi, and then at Riku. I spoke up.
" So, does Sora talk about Kairi a lot?" I asked.
" Are you kidding? He talks about her like, 24/7. Kairi's the only thing on Sora's mind now. He's popular and he wants to bail out on being a ladies man." Riku answered.
" Did he tell you that?"
" Not exactly." He paused. " Okay, I'll tell you exactly what he said to me at the beach that one time when you guys played Volleyball against us. He told me this right after you guys left. Don't tell her or him that I said this."
Flashback" Riku, I need to confess something." Sora said calmly as he sat by Riku on the beach.
" Oh no. Don't tell me that you broke into my locker!"
" No. It's just… it's hard to explain. But I think…I like Kairi."
" WHAT?" Riku freaked out.
" I know it sounds weird, but haven't you noticed that I've never gone out on a real date before. Sure I'd say hello to the cheerleaders at Blitzball, but I've never gone out on a date, I've never kissed a girl before, I've never truly fell in love before. With being a ladies man, I don't get butterflies in my stomach when I talk to a girl, but with Kairi, it's different. I get a warm feeling that I've never felt before. Riku, I think I might be in love with her." Sora told a long story to Riku. " I don't want girls that are drooling over me just because I'm in Blitzball or because of my looks. I want a girl who likes or even loves me for who I am. I think I can see all of that inside of Kairi's heart. She and I had a talk one night, and she sounded like she liked me for who I was."
" Face it Sora, you're falling in love." Riku chuckled. " See? The blush tells all. So, how do you plan on earning her?"
" She's not a trophy. But my dad says that if you want to ask out a girl that you've never met before. Meet her, hang out as friends, and then the romance stage comes along. Wait! That's it!" Sora got an idea.
" What's it?"
" You know the drama club is doing Romeo and Juliet this year?"
" Yeah, but…oh! I know where this is going!"
" Exactly. Kairi always tries out for the drama club. So, I'll try out for Romeo because I know that she'll try out for Juliet. If we get the parts, we can hang out more so we can practice. Then, on the night of the show, afterwards, I can tell her how I feel!"
" Sounds crazy, but that might work! You have to sign up for that play!" Riku was getting all freaked out.
" Then it's settled! I'm going into Shakespeare now!"
End of flashback
" You're kidding right? Sora might be in love with Kairi?" I asked getting excited." Yes, but you can't tell them that I said it." Riku begged.
" All right. I won't tell any of them, but if they don't get romantic soon, we'll have to play matchmaker with them." I laughed a little evilly.
" It's gonna be great working with you." Riku agreed.
Author's Note: Hope ya'll liked that chapter! Review please! The play still won't happen for another few chapters.
