Author's Disclaimer: I do not own these characters, etc. etc.

A few notes: I've seen many of these types of stories, but I'm going to try to make it different ^^;  It's my first fanfiction ever, so if you feel like you need to flame me for my not so great work, feel free. I could use criticism, especially since it has been so long since I've written at all. Also, for any Kairi-haters…forgive me, but I do not do "Kairi bashing," because I believe that it does not do justice to her character. I don't mean to criticize you, I'm just explaining why I don't do it. Also, I do not hate her personally, which is probably the main reason.

Onto the story!

It was a traditional sunny day on Destiny Island. If there were one word to describe this faraway island, it would be paradise. The sky was perfectly clear, blue as the ocean that reflected in it, and scattered, white puffy clouds ran across it, circling the small island with the warm breeze. Children ran around freely and all, most of the time, got along fine with each other. But as all children grow up, they face much more difficulties with one another. Young love often blossomed between the young inhabitants that often caused jealousy, separations, and worst of all, breaking up with friends.

A certain bunch of children would be especially affected with the changes that growing up brings. They were very well-known on the island, since they were often seen together. Resentfulness, jealousy, love, hatred, and many others are what could come out of even the strongest relationships, and break up the most fortified friendships. These three will not only face difficulties I'm sure will sound familiar to you in teenagers' lives, but more destructive forces that are yet to come…

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            A girl of fourteen with brilliant red hair and deep blue eyes was waiting impatiently at the site her friend, Sora, had asked her to meet her. She was a little nervous about what he wanted to ask her, but she couldn't exactly explain why. He had always once in a while asked her to meet him at places, usually just to talk or if he wanted to show her something. But this time, when he asked her to meet him at the shore of the beach next to the paopu tree island, he was a lot more nervous that she had probably ever seen him.

            Finally she saw him slowly stalking over to her. He was looking down the whole time, and his face was a little pink. Kairi's curiosity only increased as she saw him in this nervous state. Once he was near her, she immediately spoke to him.

"Hey, Sora! What'd you need to talk to me about?" Kairi asked eagerly.

"Oh! Yes, um, I need to ask you…about something," Sora muttered nervously.

"What is it?" she asked.

"Um, it's about…you…and…have you ever considered…you know…" Sora stuttered.

"Considered what?" Kairi questioned.

"I was just thinking that maybe you and me could be…you know…more that friends!" he blurted out.

            Kairi blinked. Could he mean what she thought he meant?

" Are you saying…you want me to be your girlfriend?" Kairi cautioned.

            Sora nodded, and waited in anticipation for an answer.

            "Well, I know that I'd like that," Kairi answered, and then looked down to hide her blushing face.

            Sora's eyes widened, and he looked at Kairi in amazement.

            "You seriously would?" he asked.

            Kairi nodded, still looking down as her blush deepened. She then felt a hand on her shoulder, then a hand slid down her arm to touch her hand. She shuddered at the gentle, yet affectionate touch, as she felt his fingers curve around the palm of her hand. She let her own fingers reach around the back of his hand and allowed her palm to touch his.

            She was a little surprised at what Sora was currently doing. She had always suspected that he had a crush on her, and she knew for a fact that she had feelings for him, but she had never expected them to be doing anything like this. She often saw her adoptive parents showing affections for each other, but never had she seen herself doing the kind of thing they always did. But, even if it was new to her, she liked the new feelings that were rushing through her—it felt like there were butterflies rushing through her stomach all the way up to her throat. It sent a wave of chills to her entire body, and made her feel very vulnerable.

            She could feel his hand traveling from her hand down to her waist. She could tell he was a little nervous of this new move, but still he held himself firm, wrapping the other arm around the other side of

her waist. She began to relax in his touch as her heart began to pound. She was still looking down, and was blushing more than ever. Sora lifted his right hand from her waist, and she was a little disappointed by the lack of both arms holding her. But what would come next would be even better for her.

            "Look at me," he whispered softly, as he titled her head up. She could feel herself melting at the mere sound of his voice, and found herself looking straight into his eyes.

            Those beautiful blue spheres…they had captivated her ever since she had first met him. Throughout her life with Sora on this island, his eyes had always fascinated her. There seemed to be a whole other world within them, an infinite depth that she could never look away from.

            Sora leaned in closer; his heart was pounding so hard it hurt against his chest. He wasn't fully aware at what he was doing; everything seemed to be happening so fast. But he didn't really care too much about that right now, and it seemed Kairi didn't either, as she let her eyelids fall in expectancy of a kiss.

This was his moment…to finally express his feelings to the one he had always loved…the girl who was constantly in his mind, who rested in his dreams at night, the one who always made him smile and feel like he was complete.

            But, as he was about to complete his task, a familiar voice was heard from behind him.

            "So, this is what you've been up to!"

            Sora jumped, and immediately looked away from Kairi, blushing with extreme embarrassment. Kairi immediately did the same, but was also a little disappointed that she didn't get the expected kiss from Sora.

            "Riku! Didn't…see you there!" Sora said awkwardly.

            The silver-haired teenager grinned at his best friend mischievously, his bright aqua eyes sparkling.

            "Don't let me interrupt me, Sora. Didn't think you'd go that far," he said smugly, while staring at Sora. He saw Riku's intent of these words, and blushed.

            "It wasn't anything like that!" he tried to tell Riku.

            "Wasn't what it looked like," said Riku in an offhand voice.

            Sora blushed more at Riku's constant teasing. Kairi watched them and giggled at Sora's embarrassment. He was absolutely adorable when he blushed.

            "Go on ahead, Sora," Riku said, his tone suddenly harsh, "you don't have to tell your best friend what you were doing." And with that he walked off, leaving the two of them both very surprised.

Sora winced at the harsh tone, and noticed the emphasis on the words "best friend". Why had he gotten so angry all of the sudden? As Riku walked past them, he smacked himself on the forehead. Of course! How could he be so stupid! Riku obviously liked Kairi too, and now he was probably jealous. Sora felt a little guilty about what he was doing before, but he figured it was only fair. Kairi did, after all, love him and he loved her in the same way. Still, he couldn't help but feel bad about Riku's situation. Riku often tried to hide if he was hurt emotionally, as a way to not seem vulnerable. But, being his closest friend, Sora knew him better, and always saw through it.

            Kairi, however, looked at Riku a little suspiciously. She didn't immediately suspect that Riku was in love with her. In fact, she found that despite him being her friend, he always had a kind of resentment towards her. She figured that it could have been the fact that she had gotten between his and Sora's friendship. But the way he spoke to Sora…that last statement had almost made him sound…jealous. Before this, she would've never suspected him of having feelings for Sora, but now, it was questionable.

            *::Maybe I'm just being paranoid. I mean, it's true that I have been waiting a long time to have an opportunity to be with Sora. Perhaps I'm afraid of loosing him so quickly,:: she thought to herself. She decided to push the thought that Riku liked Sora aside, for now. Until then, she would make sure to enjoy every moment of finally having Sora.

            "I hope he's not mad at you," she said, with slight concern.

            "Me too," Sora said, looking down for a moment.

"It'll be okay, Sora! Trust me, he might seem mad, but you know he won't stay mad for long, especially at you," she said, with a little emphasis on the last three words. She didn't understand why she was acting this way. Was she getting jealous herself of Riku? Did she really think that there would be anything to come in between hers and Sora's relationship? She didn't want to make accusations, especially since she wasn't even sure herself…

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Ending Notes: Well, that's chapter one. Not as long as I expected it to be, but I think it's pretty decent. I like Sora and Kairi, but I also am I huge fan of Sora and Riku, so there'll probably be some of them. Flames or reviews are welcome!

*:: represent thoughts of the characters.