Chapter 3
AN: Sorry for the late update. I have been quite....lazy writing and busy with exams too. Thanks for all who reviewed.
Disclaimers: I don't own anything, except Sky and Sakura.
Their eyes met and time seemed to froze...
"Long time no see...Riku."
It should have been a happy reunion. The three childhoods best friends have finally be together again. The last one of them has finally returned. Yet, the ride back to the main island, where Riku house was, seemed quite awkward for the three adults. The only thing that kept the three of them from cracking due to the heavy atmosphere was the constant chatter and laughter of the two children. The curios two little kids keep throwing hundreds of questions at Sora.
"What's your name, mister?" The little girl asked. She was still blushing and was getting fond of this good-looking and friendly stranger.
"My name is Sora." Sora said good-naturedly and flashed her his best grin.
She blushed even more.
"Hey, it is the same meaning as my name, Sky." the little boy said excitingly.
"Yeap."
"Where did you come from?"
"Destiny Island."
"Hey, that's the same place my dad grew up."
"Yeah. We were best friends and always together since we were your age." Sora said, as old memories rushed through his mind. He closed his mind temporary to get hold of his emotion.
"Wow, that's great!"
"Sure is." Sora opened his cerulean eyes and grinned, glancing at Riku. He too, smirked at Sora having heard what his children said.
The day went quite uneventful as Sora took a nap at Riku's due to his tiring journey. Riku and Kairi were busy preparing a welcome back feast in the kitchen for their best friend. None of them mentioned Riku and Kairi's relationship.
After dinner, Sora went out to the balcony to get some fresh air, and to clear him mind. It's getting harder and harder for him to bear. The perfect picture of a happy family was just too much. Not that he wasn't happy for his two best friends. He was glad that both of them have found happiness, but...
A small voice in his head kept reminding him that he too wanted a happy family with Kairi, if only...
He shook his head furiously.
"Hey."
He didn't need to turn back to know who the owner of the voice is. It was all too familiar. He kept his gaze at the sea and didn't reply.
"Sora, are you okay?"
"Yeah." was his only answer.
"How was the dinner? Me and Riku worked very hard to prepare all those food, you know?" she smiled and looked at him, expecting him to praise her for her hard work.
But that never came...
"Fine." Again, one word answer. Not that he didn't want to talk to her, but now just wasn't the right time.
"I'm glad you are back, Sora." she tried again, hoping to get more responds from him, her smile slowly disappearing...
"I'm leaving tomorrow." No emotion was showed on his face.
"What! Why so soon? I thought everything is fine now. Your journey should have ended." Her smile was completely gone, replaced with a frown.
"......"
"You have changed, Sora. Remember your promise? You didn't keep your promise." she fought hard to keep back her tears.
"I have come back."
"You did come back, but not as the Sora I once knew."
"When?" he sigh.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"When did you get married?"
Kairi was stunned for a while. Realization hit her and her burst into uncontrollable fits of laughter.
"What's so funny?" Sora glared at her. Inside, he was hurt by her reaction.
Before she could answer, the front door opened and a lady's voice could be heard.
"I home."
"Mama." Sora could hear the two kids shouting and ran over to the door.
His eyes widen and looked at Kairi questioningly.
After a few minutes, Kairi finally recovered from her laughter and grinned at him.
"That is Riku's wife."
"WHAT!"
"Is there anything wrong?" Riku poked his head out from the connection door.
"Oh, nothing. Our lazy bum here just got some VERY silly ideas in his mind."
"Hey, Sora. I want you to meet my wife, Sakura. Sakura, this is my best buddy, Sora."
"Hello. Nice to meet you." Sora greeted politely to the young woman who just walked in to the balcony. She was really pretty, with big amethyst eyes and long red hair tied up with hairband, which has a sakura on it.
"Hi." She shook his hand warmly. "This two have told me so much about you, especially Kairi." she winked.
"Hey!" Kairi protested, her face showed a tinge of pink.
"It's true though." Riku smirked. "Sora, isn't my wife pretty? She is definitely more beautiful that your wife to be." he glance meaningfully at Kairi.
Kairi blushed even more.
"Come on Sora. Let's go for a walk." Without waiting for a reply, she pulled him out of the house before anyone can say one more word.
"So, that's mean you aren't married yet?" Sora looked at her hopefully, while the two of them walking down towards the seaside.
"What gives you this silly thought anyway? Did you hear the kids call me mom?"
"No."
"Did you see me wearing a wedding ring?"
"...No"
"Sora, when I said I'll always be with you, I meant it. And I did say that I know you will come back for me."
"I'm sorry. It's just that when I saw you being so close to the kids, and living with Riku in the same house.... I just thought... "
"I love the kids. They are like my nephew and niece. And they treat me like a big sister. Besides, I lived with them because Riku and Sakura invited me to stay with them until you return."
Hearing that, Sora stopped walking and turn to face her. Then without warning, he pulled her into a warm embrace.
Kairi closed her eyes, lean into the embrace, and placed her arms around his waist, smiling contently.
"Thank you, Kairi." he whispered into her ears.
Kairi felt a little disappointed when he said that. That's not what she really expecting form him.
Before she could reply, Sora pulled her down to the seaside and stopped under a paopu tree.
He then kneeled down and looked at her lovingly.
Kairi gasped and her eyes widen. Could he...
He took one of her hands in his and placed something inside. Kairi looked down and tears starting to form in her eyes. It was the oath keeper.... her lucky charm which she gave him so many years ago...
"I love you, Kairi. Marry me?"
She couldn't find her voice but nodded furiously as tears began to flow out.
He stood up and wiped away her tears gently. A gentle and loving smile of true happiness graced his lips as he pulled her closer to him......
The promises were kept afterall......
Do you think I should put a epilogue? Anyway, please review. Thanks a lot.