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The four of us headed back inside and sat in the living room waiting for Chad to arrive. I walked into the kitchen to get something to eat. I don't know, I guess I eat when I'm happy. I stepped in just as the phone rang. I decided not to continue and just stood at the entrance. I didn't want to be rude, listening to Riku's mom on the phone.

-Hello? She answered. I could hear the voice from the other line. It sounded much like Riku's doctor, and I was right because that's who it was.

-Is anything wrong? Riku's mom questioned with a tinge of concern in her voice.

-No, not at all; I just wanted to check up and see how he was doing.

-Oh, he's doing great, just like nothing has happened. But I can't help but notice that he has these short, almost blank outs when he'll just sit there and stare into space. But he hasn't had any headaches lately, so that's good.

-Yeah, but make sure he isn't subjected to very loud noises either. If he does have any head aches though, I do advise you to bring him. I'm just not sure, but some of the tests show that the shock on his skull might have effected something in brain. I just want to make sure everything stays okay. I don't mean to worry you or anything.

-No, of course not. Thank you doctor. I'll tell him to take it easy. Said Riku's mom. I smiled, oh he'll be taking it easy, I would make sure of that.

-Well, not much more to say. I really want to stress this though, make sure he tells you if he even experiences a mild discomfort, because it could lead to something serious.

-Okay, thanks again. Bye. Riku's mom then hung up the phone and I turned around to see Sora, Selphie, and Riku approaching me.

-What are you doing just standing here Kairi? Riku asked as I pushed myself off the wall.

-Waiting for you guys. I responded as the four of us then walked into the kitchen. Riku's mom turned and the expression on her face quickly turned from concerned to... I donno how to describe it, kind of sad and sweet. She approached Riku and rubbed his arm.

-Awe, you look so handsome sweetie, oh if only your fath... her voice trailed off and I could see the disappointment on both of their faces.

I sighed, -Well, Chad should be here soon, why don't we go wait out on the porch again. I suggested. Riku nodded and the others agreed too.

-You guys have fun tonight. Riku's mom called. Riku turned away, but his mom turned back around and gave him a hug, he hugged her back. –Be safe.

-Bye ma, Sora waved as he headed toward the door.

-Don't be getting yourself in trouble now Sora, Riku's mom grinned.

-I'll try, he replied.

-Bye, I smiled as I followed everyone else out of the room. It was just our luck because as soon as we all stepped outside Chad pulled into the drive in his dark green Saab. Chad was in the driver's seat, la Dee da he has his license, Selphie sat in the passenger's seat and I sat in the middle of the back in between Sora and Riku like usual.

Once the five of us were in the car, on our way, our sense of excitement was renewed. I couldn't help but smile as Sora and Riku purposely squished me until I couldn't breath. Ha, ha, ha, the same game we used to play when we were seven, who could make Kairi stop breathing the fastest. Not exactly one of my favourite games, but right now, I enjoyed it more than anything.

-You guys, I can't breath, I said trying to push them off of me.

-We know, they both said in unison as the smiles reformed on their faces.

-Well, unless you want me to faint, I suggest you stop.

-What do you think the point is? To allow you to breath? Sora questioned, that famous smile, the real thing this time, coming to his face. For a second it almost looked like he was seven again, I almost felt it.

When we got to the school it seemed like it had been completely transformed. Nothing like jr. high dances, they went all out for this one. Glitter thrown everywhere decorative streamers and even little paper lantern lights hanging off of the tent roof in the outside patio of the cafeteria. It was still relatively light outside when we got there so the three of us went outside and hung out on the other side of the cafeterias two, large glass doors. The doors were left open and we could, regardless of the black paper covering the glass, see inside, watching people dance.

It was actually, despite what most may think, kind of nice. People wandering carelessly about, the sun setting over the endless horizon, J-pop playing in the not-so-distant background.

-You look really pretty tonight Kairi, Sora smiled as his gaze wandered directly into my eyes, something that he always used to try to avoid. I was half expecting him to add the 'yea, pretty ugly' part, but I was relived when he didn't. even though he would have just been kidding.

-Thanks, you two look great too, I replied. Sora had already taken off the jacket part and was rolling up his sleeves so that they rested just below his elbow.

-It must be a disease, Riku pointed out.

-What? Sora and I questioned, putting our full attention on him.

-How he can't seem to look somewhat decent for more than a few seconds at best. He smiled back, Sora glared at him, ready to attack.

-I'll pretend I didn't hear that, Sora responded sharply.

-Oh! I exclaimed positively as I shot up from my seat. –I love this song! I shouted as a huge smile formed across my face, canceling out my frown.

-Want to go dance? Sora questioned. In Sora language 'do you want to go dance?' translates to 'will you go dance so that I can watch you?'. Sora doesn't dance, ever since that tango incident in fourth grade. I won't go into detail, all I can say is that fourth graders (Sora) + Tango = horrible memories and bad bruises. After that I never saw his so much as tap his foot to the beat.

-Are you kidding? I laughed dramatically in a sarcastic sort of sense. He couldn't have serious and I mea this, Kairi does not dance.

-No, you're kidding! Come on Kairi, I bet you're really good. Sora smiled, see what I mean, 'do you want to dance' never referred to him actually dancing at all.

-No way, not in front of... people, I said, almost in a whisper. Sora pouted and crossed his arms.

-If I dance, will you dance? He questioned. I stopped (doing nothing) and pondered... Of course I would surely make a fool out of myself, but if Sora was dancing, ha! The attention would surely go right from me to him. Yeah, that would work.

-You're on! I grinned, now let's turn this into a competitive activity and maybe he'll dance well for me. I walked over to the other side of the table where he was sitting. –And if Riku says that I dance better than you, I get the first slow dance with him. I smiled, Riku grinned, Sora frowned.

-That's not fair, it's obvious that he'll pick you for the reason.

-Well, if he picks you, and you might have a chance, then you get me for the first slow song. I said. –And Riku will be fair... won't you? I questioned as more of a command than an actual question.

-You know it, he replied as the three of us walked in, my favorite song still blasting out, but not too loud. Unlike jr. high dances when they really just kicked the hip hop out of me, turning each speaker to full volume so that you could feel the sound waves carry through you even when you were at least 100 yards away from the gym. Not to mention the drowning out of every other sound.

As we walked inside, I took in everyone else. Many were just sitting or standing by the wall, some were grinding, others were PDA free dancing. Let's see... How to begin? Suddenly Sora took my hand and put his other on my waist. I smiled as I noticed that contagious grin spread across his face, the smile that only said one thing. Oh man did I know what he was doing. I looked over at Riku to see that he was laughing silently, obviously understanding completely. I decided to go with it. I brought our hands up, parallel to my neck and I placed left hand on his shoulder.

-I won't miss the steps this time, Sora smiled, exactly what he told me five years ago before he nearly killed me!

-Don't drop me again either, I warned as we found the beat and began moving. My steps on step behind his, our feet moving in unison, thank god. We moved around, first, in a semi circle when he spun my out and rolled me back in. Then he dipped me, so low that I could feel my hair almost touch the ground the ground, but he didn't drop, he didn't even stumble. He held me there for an over anticipated second and then smiled.

-I told ya I wouldn't drop ya, he said as he brought me back up and we moved around again as he whipped me around his back, did a half dip and then a sashay. Then we found ourselves back in the first position again. He smiled, I caught the hint and then we did the whole thing over again. Our steps were perfectly in tune, matching the music. I wasn't even watching what I was doing; I was just letting him take me, guiding me through it all. This time when we ended I found our bodies closer than before, so close that I could feel his heart beating. He looked down on me and smiled. I fought for breath, what a work out!

-I've been practicing; he grinned as we pulled away.

-I can... tell, I said still fighting my battle for air, and almost losing. We stepped over to where Riku was watching on the sidelines. He looked to have enjoyed that almost as much as I did.

-So... who wins? Sora questioned elbowing Riku in the arm.

-Well, I think it's pretty obvious, I said. Sora was the one doing it all. My song ended as Hikki belted out the last note.

-Sora, you were pretty good... I must say that Kairi gets the prize. Riku smiled.

-Ah, whatever... Next song though, Kairi's mine! Sora exclaimed.

-All right, but let's wait for a 'slow' one because Kairi is about to pass out, I said as I itched my forehead.

-Okay, said Riku as the three of us headed back outside. It was amazing how dark it had gotten while we were in there. It had only been like, what? Fifteen minutes. We sat down at the small table, the paper lanterns casting tiny golden glows over the area.

-Okay, So next song Riku, then Sora... Then maybe the two of you will dance with each other, eh? I questioned sarcastically. The looks on both of their faces were priceless.

-Ha, ha, ha... that sure is funny Kairi, Sora laughed as he looked at me, the normal twinkle in his eye was back.

I smiled and looked over at Riku, his head buried in his hands.

-Riku? I questioned, I prayed that he wouldn't go ballistic at me again. Everytime I asked him if he was okay he would rant on about how I worry too much, but my concern shifted from being yelled at back to him when he didn't answer. –Riku... You okay? I questioned again trying to hide the beyond noticeable element of concern in my voice. He slowly jumped back to reality and looked over at me. He looked kind of exhausted.

-I'm fine... he said.

-You don't look fine, I responded.

-I am, my head just kind of hurt, but I'm fine. He assured me, bu the concern on my face didn't leave and he could obviously tell by the look on my face. – I am F I N E Kai, come on! He insisted as he playfully nudged my arm.

-Are you sure? I questioned. He nodded.

-Yes, would I ever lie to you? You just worry too much. He said softly.

-I just care, that's all, nothing wrong with caring. I replied.

-No there's not, he agreed. I smiled, I win.

I heard the music. I smiled, the first slow song of the night.

-What? They questioned me as I began to stand up.

-Come on, I insisted, it a slow one. I smiled as I took Riku's hand and pulled him onto the dance floor in the back area of the cafeteria. Sora followed us in, obviously not wanting to wait outside by himself and stood with his back against the wall. I watched as about ten girls asked him, he refused everyone. I frown.

-Sora? I questioned. He sighed and went to go tell Loki that he'd dance with her.

I Riku put his left hand on my waist and I put my right hand on his shoulder, he took my left hand in his right hand and I could feel the instant connection. He pulled me up so close to him that I could feel his chest raise and fall as he breathed. Something about him holding me like this wanted to make me fall asleep. Not that it tired me; it was just peaceful and comforting. I rested my head on his shoulder, a perfect fit seeing as my head ended just as his shoulder began. Never before did I really notice how well we fit together. I mean sure, I knew that mentally, we were like the makings of a puzzle, but I guess we were physically good too. Not for you take that in a wrong way or anything, I mean... Oh never mind.

I noticed , as I looked around, that Selphie was dancing with Chad and for once, I didn't care. I didn't care that Chad had totally taken over Tidus's position, I didn't care that Sora hated Loki, I didn't care, for once, about anything. It was like it was just me and Riku there, under the stars, away from it all, like we were in another world, a world where it was just him and me. I wanted to stay right there, wrapped in his arms all night long. I never wanted him to go, not even if he just moved away a few inches. Sure, I have been having a lot of deep, emotional feelings lately, but this was a new one, this one was special. I had never danced with anyone so close in my life. Sure, I hugged a lot of people, but hugging only lasts so long.

-Riku? I questioned softly, not purposely trying to ruin the moment, just trying to improve upon it, not that that seemed humanly possible because I could even begin to imagine how one might go about improving upon this moment.

-What? He whispered in my ear. I melted as his voice soaked through my mind. What was I going to ask again? Let's see... Think of something Kairi, fast!

-Can this be our night? I questioned, what in the name of Claude was that supposed to mean/

-Sure, he replied. I was shocked, but glad that he didn't question my extraordinarily random subject.

-I didn't think that it was possible, but I felt like I was falling in love with him. This doesn't seem possible by the fact that I had never fallen 'out' of love with him in the first place, but there was a familiar feeling in the pool of new ones, I felt like the first time I had ever laid eyes upon him.

We both fell silent, no words I suppose. I didn't want the song to end, but, thankfully, I knew that this song happened to be a long one. I would remember this moment(s) forever, I don't think that I'd be able be able to even try if I wanted to.

Suddenly I looked up, curious because it felt like Riku had jolted back.

-Riku? I questioned as he slipped his hand out of mine and slammed it up to his forehead, his eyes were closed hard, crap. My heart skipped a few beats; I tried holding him up, keeping my balance, because it felt like he was concentrating more on his head then the fact that he was falling over on top of me.

-I'm... fine, he managed to get out.

-No you're not! I exclaimed, I couldn't stop the fear from escaping in my voice. –Sora! I cried, unaware of what else to do. I turned my head around and watched his eyes grew wide; he parted from Loki and ran over to us.

-Riku? He questioned as he took hold of his other arm, the one that I wasn't squeezing the living daylight out of, and tried pulling him up from his arched back position.

-I'm fine, he said as he tried to pull away, but fell back again.

I saw Selphie running up, followed by Chad. I tried to speak but I couldn't. I was too skucking afraid to talk.

-Selphie, go get help, Sora commanded. NI could feel the tears coming. Sora and I moved Riku over, closer to the door.

-Riku? I asked, my voice almost hoarse, but I almost screamed it at the same time. His legs gave out and I had to kneel to the ground to support his weight. His head fell into my lap. Sora kneeled down next to him. His eyes were open only a tiny bit, like little slits.

-I'm... fine; he said so weakly, the obvious pain in his voice, what was wrong?

-Shhh... I calmed him. –Don't t-talk, I whispered as tears fell from my face. –What's w-wrong with him? I turned to Sora. I was shaking, you could even hear it in my voice.

-I... I don't know, Sora told me. He seemed more in shock then nervous or afraid. How could he not be scared?

-Riku... I stated again, as less of a question this time as I ran my hand over his forehead and through his hair. His eyes were shut all the way.

-I think he's unconscious, said Sora. I looked up at him, he could see the fear written even deeper on my face. –I should go help Selphie. He suggested as he began to rise, but I grabbed his arm.

-No, please stay here, I pleaded as he slowly went back down and gave me a reassuring nod.

Selphie came running back with a handful of teachers at her sides. Selphie stayed behind us, at the front of crowd of people that the teachers were trying to move back. I didn't want Selphie to be part of the 'crowd', she was his friend too; but I suppose that it's all for the best. One of the teachers kneeled down between Sora and me.

-We called 911, she said, I was too concerned to see who it was, I was even too concerned to notice that the music had died and the lights in the cafeteria had come on. There were people talking but, I heard nothing but that implanted sound of sirens in the distance. Before the ambulance reached us, Riku's mom did. She ran in through the double doors on Riku's other side. She nearly gasped when she saw. She kneeled down next to me.

-I'm so stupid, I heard her say quietly to herself, I heard her curse under her breath and I looked up at her. Then she turned to Sora and reached into one of her pockets. She handed to him a set of keys.

-What... he questioned her.

-The guy's won't let you in the ambulance, take the Rio... she insisted.

-But... I've only had like three weeks of drivers Ed... I've never driven before, he said, now there was fear and concern in his voice. Riku's mom nodded him on placing the keys in his hands.

-There's no time for questioning, now come on! She insisted as three guys in white parted us, picking Riku up and putting him on a stretcher. Sora looked at me and Riku's mom nodded again as she followed them to the ambulance. Sora and I headed out, running to the parking. You'd think that It would be harder in the dark to pinpoint a black kia rio, but seeing as it was parked in the fire lane, it was not that hard. I got into the passengers' seat as Sora got into, heaven forbid, the drivers' seat. He just sat there for a few seconds, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then jammed the key into the ignition and the car started. He put it in gear and slowly began to leave the parking lot.

I quickly buckled myself, watching, as Sora did the same. He then moved the seat make and adjusted the rear view mirror. I watched as the school got further and further out of sight. About two hundred people standing outside, watching the ambulance pull away. It was almost like I was in a movie, never actually thought that I would be living this. There was an unsettling feeling in my stomach, most likely caused by the deceasing noise of the sirens far ahead of us. I felt almost a nauseous.

-Are you okay? Sora questioned, not willing to take his eyes off of the road, thank god. What was he asking? Did I feel okay!?! My best friend just passed out on me, he was taken to the hospital, and this was my entire fault. I had listened to what his mom and the doctor were talking about on the phone, I heard him say that he shouldn't be around loud noise and that it was a problem if he was having headaches? Now I questioned the statement that I 'cared too much', I didn't care enough; I knew that something was wrong, but I gave into him. Why didn't I say something!?! –Kairi? Sora questioned I turned and looked at him.

-What? Oh, no I'm fine. I lied as I looked out the windshield. The night was dark, the moon and stars made it seem like it was almost daylight. The sky was so clear, the clearest that I had ever seen it in my entire life. Why could such a beautiful night go so wrong?

When we got to the hospital, they made us wait in the waiting room. I agreed without putting up a fight. They said that they still didn't quite know all that was wrong with them, but they did say that something serious was wrong. I was so nervous.

I sat in the cold waiting room; there was no one there but Sora, a lady at the front desk, and me. Sora had given me his jacket, even though I didn't want it. Even with the jacket I was still shivering nervously. I bit my lower lip hard, so hard it felt like it was going numb. I had stopped crying, I couldn't think straight. My hands were set lazily, one on both of my legs. Sora took my hand; it scared me at first because I wasn't expecting this. I squeezed it hard, hoping that I wasn't hurting him.

-I'm sorry, I mumbled barely audible.

-That's okay, he said as he squeezed my hand with and equal amount of force, but I could tell that he was holding back a little bit.

After almost thirty minutes, there had been nothing. My eyelids were slipping helplessly over my eyes; I was unable to stop it. My head found Sora's shoulder and tried as hard as I could to stay awake. I didn't want to fall asleep, I couldn't. I closed my eyes lightly, warning myself how bad I would hurt myself if I fell asleep.

-Sora? I questioned weakly.

-Yeah, he responded.

-Don't let me fall asleep, okay? I asked, the near stutter in my voice was almost gone.

-I won't he, whispered lightly. I smiled, well... If you could call it that, more like a completely dilapidated frown, and waited for the doctor to come back in, waiting to see Riku, praying that he was okay.

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