Chapter 2- Do You Remember?

I looked around the room, observing my classmates. I had no idea who was in group B with us. Namine pulled me over to six vacant seats in the corner by the back windows. I sat in the middle, closest to the window. Nam sat next to me. Cloud sat behind me and Riku sat in front of Namine. I looked over to the other side of the room by the door. Sora was sitting backwards in a chair talking to some people casually as the incident out in the hall never happened.

"I take it that Sora's still as popular as ever," I said looking over at Namine. She nodded.

"Along with Riku here," she tilted her had back a little. "They're still the best of friends and still have their little group," Namine said. Riku turned around to look at us.

"Hey, Wakka and Tidus are part of the group too," he said. He looked over at Cloud. "You two can be part of it too."

"Thanks… I think," Cloud responded. I turned around and rolled my eyes. Leave it to boys to be just as bad as girls when it comes to who can hang out with who. A girl from the opposite side of the room whom was talking to Sora walked over towards us. She had light brown hair that flipped at her shoulders. Her eyes were an emerald green. She took the seat behind Namine.

"Selphie?" I said looking at her. If it were her, then I would be happy, well, happier. She used to hang out with Namine and me in elementary school. She looked at me with a confused face.

"Yeah….." Selphie said looking at me funny.

"Selph! Don't you recognize her?" Nam said turning to face our confused friend. Selphie looked from Nam to me. I smiled big hoping that would trigger something.

"Kairi?" Selphie said wide-eyed. I nodded. Selphie jumped up with a gleeful yelp as she ran over to me hugging me in a death-defying grip. "Oh my gosh, Kairi! I'm so happy you're back!" She screamed. I closed my eyes hoping we were drawing in too much attention.

"I'm happy to see you too, Selphie." I laughed as she still hugged me.

"Selph! Let Kairi breath! You don't want to kill her on her first day!" Riku said. Selphie suddenly let go, laughing.

"Heh, sorry Kai!" Selphie said energetically.

"It's okay Selph," I said smiling as she sat down, "Selph, this is my best friend, Cloud," I said introducing them.

"Nice to meetcha!" Selphie replied.

"Nice to meet you too," Cloud replied. The door to the classroom opened. It fell silent quickly. A younger looking woman entered.

"Hello class. My name is Mrs. Lawson," our teacher greeted us. She seemed like an awesome teacher. "Could group B please sit on the side closest to the window and group M sit closest to the door." A few people go up and changed seats. Sora got up and walked over to our side. I studied his face. Gosh, he was gorgeous! Smooth, tan skin; deep ocean blue eyes that I just wanted to drown into. Yep and his hair had the same windblown spiked concept as Cloud's. He was definitely matured and stronger looking. I think he was actually almost as tall as Riku. He was always a little shorter than him. Sora sat in front of me, next to Riku. "After roll call, I'll just pass out some papers about this class, then you can all talk until class ends."

Mrs. Lawson called out all our names. We only listened for our names, well, I guess Sora had because he never turned around when my name was called. She passed out the papers that explained class rules and behavior. We all just stuffed them into our binders and went into our own groups to start conversations. I leaned my back against the window as Namine, Selphie and Cloud turned to face me. Riku backhanded Sora's arm causing him to look over.

"Be back in a second," Sora said getting up to talk to Mrs. Lawson before leaving class. Riku turned to us.

"I meant for him to see if he remembers you," he said looking at me.

"Oh, Sora would die! He's–" Selphie said looking at me before getting stabbed with glares from Namine and Riku. I looked at Cloud who shrugged back. They sure were acting weird.

"Uh, anyways…" Cloud said trying to get a real conversation started. The door opened and Sora came inside with a Sprite in his hand. He sat down in his seat against the window like me. We all looked at him. He smiled at his friends. 'Wow, what a beautiful smile.' I thought gazing at him. I remembered his cute cheesy smile that he used to cheer me up. I wondered if he still had it. This smile was more of a matured, charming version of it.

"Sora," Namine said. Sora looked at her.

"Yeah?"

"Remember that cru–" Nam started before Riku and Selphie clasped their hands over her mouth. Cloud leaned over his desk towards me.

"What's wrong with your friends?" He asked quietly as we saw the three of them exchange glares with each other. I looked at Sora. He looked just as confused as Cloud and me.

"That's a very good question," I whispered back, as Riku and Selphie finally let go of Nam.

"Anyways, Sora. Do you remember her?" Riku said pointing towards me. 'Why is everyone calling me 'her'?' I thought as Sora looked at me. It felt like he was searching for my soul as he looked at me. In a way, it was kind of awkward and creepy. I could feel my face turning pink. Out of nowhere, he jumped causing me to jump too.

"Oh crap. Sorry. Hold on real fast," Sora said opening his cell phone and reading a text message. Riku, Selphie, and Namine rolled their eyes and shook their heads. I leaned over Cloud's desk and rested my arm and head on it.

"I'm hoping he's not always an idiot," I said quietly. Nam leaned into me and patted my leg.

"Trust me. Sora's the sweet old Sora that…" Nam got even quieter. "You know, had a thing for." I hugged Namine. She was the same old best friend I had 5 years ago. I sat straight up again and smiled.

"Kairi?" Sora said slowly as if he wasn't sure how to say my name. I had no idea he was even looking at me. It got quiet between the six of us as Sora and I looked at each other.