The Paopu fruit tree is bloody hard to climb. I've tried five times already and I can't get up it. Selphie sniggers as I attempt to climb it again.

Frustrated with her presence, I jump off and demand, 'Well if it's so easy, then you try!'

As quick as a flash of lightning she puts down her skipping rope and walks up the tree gracefully, bringing back that sought after yellow fruit.

'Thanks Selph,' I mumble with embarrassment.

'No probs, handsome,' she chirps.

Just then Kairi comes along, looking as pretty as ever.

'What's up guys?' she asks. ' I thought I saw you climbing the Paopu fruit tree,' indicating to Selphie.

'Well Riku here, wanted to taste some of that delicious fruit, didn't you Riku?' I nod slightly.

'Can I have some, Riku?' asks Kairi.

I can hardly believe my luck. Kairi, doing exactly what I wanted her to, so that everything falls right into my hands.

'Sure thing!' I say, way too eagerly, as I break off some Paopu fruit for her. 'Eat up!'

I gobble into my half of the fruit. The sweet juices squelch noisily as I devour it greedily.

Only after I have nearly finished, do I realize Kairi still hasn't touched any of hers.

'What's wrong with it?' I query, worried.

'Riku, this isn't good for eating!' she claims. 'You're going to be sick.'

'Kairi, it's fine,' I promise her. 'Just eat it and you'll see.'

But Kairi refuses to touch it.

'Kairi it looks fine,' assures Selphie.

I gaze in amazement as this is the first time Selphie has ever stuck up for me.

'Look, I'll try it,' Selphie continues and with that she takes a large mouthful.

A hand wrenches at my heart.

'NO!!!!!!!!!!!!' I scream.

My voice echoes throughout the islands.

'Woah Riku, what's up with you?' asks Kairi, looking at me as if I'd just come out of a mental asylum.

I crumple to my knees and take a few deep breaths before I stand up again.

'You're right Kairi,' I groan eventually, ' I think I really am gonna be sick.'

'Tastes fine to me,' quirks Selphie as she continues to munch away happily at the Paopu fruit.