Disclaimer: It's kind of obvious that I didn't come up with Kingdom Hearts. It is a game and this is a written story that I have put on This story is about the noble Sora who comes back to Destiny Islands to see Kairi (or stay with her…). Will she still love him and will he find himself falling for the Girls Next Door…

Chapter 4 Her and Her

Sora, who had fell asleep to the murmurs of his mother and the girl called Nirra, woke up quite early the next morning. He had lain in bed watching the sun slowly rise from beyond the ocean. As soon as the bright pinks and heavy oranges left the scene he shut the curtains to try and sleep more.

It didn't take him long, however, to figure out that he wasn't going back to sleep. His mom came bustling in holding the baggy black clothing he had worn two days ago, when he had arrived. He mumbled and rolled onto his other side, not wanting the light from the hallway waking him up anymore. His bedroom light was snapped on exactly as he thought it and he was forced to hide his face in the pillow.

"Sora, get up." His mom said. He groaned into his pillow, clearly a sign that he wasn't ready to leave the confinement of his bed. "Sora, come on. We need to buy you new clothing."

That last part woke him up. He really didn't want to wear anything that was going squeeze the life out of him. The jeans he had worn yesterday had left deep red markings into his stomach. He looked down at his stomach, which was bare, and he could still make out the imprint of the metal button.

He sighed and sat up. "Here are your clothes Sora," she said handing him his clean outfit. She left the room shutting the door behind her and Sora started to pull on the black pants. He buckled the red belts that strapped themselves across his pants. He put his black shirt over his head and then stuffed his arms into the black jacket that went over the top. Zipping it up halfway he left the room and took the stairs two at a time.

He almost bumped into his mom entering the kitchen. She swiftly dodged his quick movements and chided him for being in such a hurry.

"Slow down kiddo," she said putting a plate of eggs on the counter. Sora took the seat in front of the dish and picked up his fork to begin eating. "Me and Nirra had quite the conversation last night."

"Did you now?" Sora asked.

"Uhuh," she mumbled. "Nirra would really like to meet you Sora," she said smiling. "I'd think you would really like her." Sora nodded because he really wasn't sure how he was supposed to react.

Sora and his mom had spent four or five hours at the store. They had bought so much clothing that he wondered how they could afford it. He realized, however, that his parents hadn't had to take care of him for about three years. This would certainly allow more money to come their way.

He helped carry in the bags that were filled of his jeans, shirts, shorts, and hoodies. When they arrived upstairs they dumped the packages onto his bed. His mom went over to the dresser and pulled out every single article of clothing within.

"I'll just throw these away," she said while picking up part of the enormous pile. "Start putting your new stuff away, will you," she said carrying the armload of old garments. Sora did what he was told and started putting the many new outfits into the drawers. His mom came and took the rest of the pile away and she let him finish putting his boxers in the top drawer.

When he was done he started collecting the bags that were now empty. He crumpled them into a huge ball and he went down the stairs to throw the garbage away. Stuffing them in the wastebasket, he heard the doorbell ring.

"I'll get it," he called loudly. He left the kitchen and opened the door. "Hello," he said casually to the girl in front of him.

"Hello to you," she answered back in an angelic tone. She was a few inches shorter then Sora and she had vibrant lavender eyes. Her black hair fell just past her shoulders and it was completely straight. She seemed somewhat pale except for the streaks of pink coloring in her cheeks. She was wearing a pair of blue jeans with a bright yellow shirt that seemed very tight and low-cut…but maybe that was just his imagination.

"Are you here to see my mother? Come on in," he said before she answered. She entered the house but told him the real reason she was there.

"Actually, I came over to meet you. Your mother told me that you just came back from this big trip around the world," She said

"More like I traveled to other worlds," he mumbled under his breath.

"What was that?" She asked him.

"…Nothing," he answered shortly."

"Oh, your name is Sora isn't it?" He nodded at her question and she continued talking. "Nirra Kimble," she said extending her hand. He took it and felt some awkwardness as she rubbed her thumb across the back of his hand. She smiled at him and he smiled back uncertainly.

"So do you think you will be in town long?" she asked him biting her lower lip.

"I don't think so, because my…"he was stuck on what to say. Friends, followers, colleagues, etc. He settled for two of them. "…My friends, followers, and I have some business to attend to."

"What sort of business," she asked lucidly,

He curled his lips back and looked at her…why was she trying to pry into his business. "I'm really not at liberty to discuss it." He said turning away from her. Sora couldn't have her knowing about the other worlds. It was too dangerous for anyone but his mother, Kairi, and him to know such things.

If Sora had eyes in the back of his head he would have seen the scowl that appeared on Nirra' s face, but as it was he was headed over to the couch to sit down. She followed him, somewhat annoyed that he wasn't fully paying attention to her. She had even worn a very low-cut shirt so that he would definitely find her attractive. Nirra wanted to be the first girl that Sora would interact with on the island, enabling her to most likely get the first kiss.

Sora shifted his eyes around the room. He didn't much want to be around this girl. He wanted to go out and see Kairi. Nirra stood before him, batting her eyelashes and waiting for him to say something.

"Err…Do you want to have a seat?" He asked nervously.

"That would be lovely." She sat down upon the sofa and scooted closer to Sora. "So are you going to be going to school?" Sora shook his head.

"I'm not even sure I'm staying on this island so I don't think it is a good idea for me to make any plans as of yet."

"Oh, well, if you decide to I'd be happy to show you around."

"No need," he said shortly. "I was a freshman when I left the islands so I know my way around Destiny High."

"Oh, I see then," cam her reply. "Even so, I would be flattered if you would let me help you around."

Sora bit back a growl of annoyance as the girl continued to pester him. He knew she was trying to be nice so he didn't want to refuse her offer. "That would be fine."

"Great!" she said excitedly. She began to twirl a strand of hair around her fingers and her smile had widened when he had accepted her offer to accompany him.

"Hey," Sora began, "you don't happen to know where Kairi Tribal lives?" Her smile faltered as the words came from his mouth.

Nirra looked down at the floor darkly. He had already met another girl on the island and now Sora wanted to go visit her. She knew who Kairi was of course, as did everyone. She was one of the most popular and beautiful girls in the school, along with herself. Nirra had never personally talked to the girl herself but she felt intimidated by her. She was always surrounded by a group of boys and a handful of friends, throwing her hair behind her shoulder as she flirted excessively.

Nirra had heard the talk of Kairi who was very respected and well known on the islands. When Kairi was five she had arrived on the island without any parents and not knowing where she had come from. The mayor and his wife had taken her in out of compassion. They had treated her like their own daughter, spoiling her greatly. Nirra had heard that a few years ago Kairi and two boys had gone missing. Kairi returned a few months later but the boys were never seen again. Some said she still awaited their return others said she believed them dead.

"Umm, do you even know who Kairi is?" Sora asked.

"Yes…but I'm not sure where she lives." It wasn't a complete lie, but he would never find out. She knew, along with everyone else, that Kairi lived three blocks from here on Old Orchard Drive. One of the biggest houses in the neighborhood and occupied by some of the most generous and charming people. Nirra looked up to see Sora' s head droop sadly from her words.

"I'll just look in the phone book then," he got up from his seat and went over to a cabinet in the corner of the room. His mom always kept paperwork and phone numbers in the bottom drawer of the large china credenza. He pulled out the drawer and immediately spotted the thin book right on top. Only a few thousand people lived on the islands and only about thirty different families on this island alone. Most of the occupants were children, and it was most common to have three or more of them in your own household. Sora, Kairi, and Riku' s families had been one of the few that had only one child. Sora knew that Kairi' s parents were unable to have children themselves, so the adoption of Kairi was quite wonderful.

He went back over to the couch and slopped down onto it ungracefully. He flicked through the pages of the book until he came to the T's. He scanned down the page until he found the name, "Tribal, Mattathias and Ganney". He knew those were the names of her parents and he stared at their address a long moment to memorize it.

"12 Old Orchard Drive, Partridge Dock, Destiny Islands." He whispered to himself. He said it a few more times before he closed the book and set it on the table. He got up from the soft cushions and looked down at Nirra who had been watching quietly the entire time he had looked for her address.

"I hope you don't mind, but I really got to run. I made a promise to Kairi and now I am finely able to see her." Nirra looked at him strangely for a moment and then vacated the seat on the couch.

"Well, it was nice meeting you Sora," she said keeping her cool composure in place.

"Nice meeting you too," he said nodding. He led her to the door and called to his mother in the kitchen. "Mom!"

"Yes, Sora," she called back.

"I'm going to visit Kairi alright," he said smiling. Nirra noticed his excited appearance and her happiness quickly began to deflate.

"Okay, just be back in time for dinner."

"I will," Sora said. He opened the door and stepped through the entrance with Nirra at his side. "Hey, do you think you could point me in the right direction of Old Orchard Drive?"

"Umm…Err…yeah it is about three blocks down this road and then turn right on to Old Orchard." She said pointing with her finger. "It is the house…" she cut off when she realized what she was saying. He looked at her oddly before she recovered from her slip of tongue. "Wait, is it #12, Old Orchard Drive?" He nodded and she continued. "Okay, then it is the last house on the street. The really big one, that can be seen from the front of the street. That house turns the street into a dead end."

"Thank you," he said politely. "Hope to see you again soon." He told her as he walked to the sidewalk. He waved to her and she smiled slightly feeling gently put out from his plans. Of course, he hadn't meant to blow her off he was just eager to see someone. Someone, that had probably been flirting with him nonstop just hours or days before. She sighed heavily. Kairi could have any guy she wanted, even the newcomer.

Sora had been walking a little over twenty minutes when he found himself in front of the magnificent house. It was gorgeous, he didn't remember Kairi' s house being so big or beautiful, although he couldn't remember her house very well either. He stepped up to the door and rapped on the wood with his knuckles. He turned from the door to gaze at her yard which was filled with palm and fruit trees. Around the skirt of her dwelling there were huge, impressive gardens filled with shrubbery and blossoming plants. He smiled at the sight as he heard the handle being turned and the click of the door as it opened.

"Hello," a mellifluous voice said, carrying to his ears. He turned around, his eyes widened and he gasped. Kairi stood before him at a height of about 5'9. Her red hair was laying loosely over her shoulders and down to about her mid-back. Her full red lips were glazed with a shiny substance and her blue eyes sparkled with a mischievous glee. There were a few freckles splayed across her cheeks and arms. She was wearing what looked like her school uniform. She probably hadn't had time to change yet he guessed. It was a white, sleeveless blouse that had been unbuttoned at the top. She wore a blue, crosshatched, pleated skirt that went half way up her thighs. Her dark blue socks were pulled up to nearly her knees and her black shoes were fitted on top of them. She looked so innocent and sweet in the outfit and if her blouse hadn't been showing some of her cleavage Sora would have believed it.

"Umm, Kairi…" he said in a gentle whisper. It had sounded almost like a question.

"Yes?" she asked. Sora took a step forward and she gazed at him for a moment before speaking. "Don't I know you?" she asked.

"Yes…You do," he told her. She gazed at him a moment longer before a look of realization came into her eyes.

"…So…Sora…" Her eyebrows were knitted and she was looking at him with her face set in question. "Is that really you?" She asked as he saw tears spring into her eyes and attempt to fall.

"Yes, it is," Sora told her. He watched as her face first almost lifted into a smile and then as it slowly fell, along with a gush of tears. "Kairi? What is wrong?" he asked. She cried harder and brought her hands up to her face to wipe at her tears.

"Oh, as if you don't know," she said as she slapped his arm. Sora smiled as her hand came into contact with his flesh.

"Jeez Kairi, are you trying to take off my arm?" She giggled through her tears at him and she smiled.

"Atleast your personality hasn't changed, but I could hardly recognize you." Sora nodded at her observation. "Do you want to come in?" She asked as she wiped her face again with the back of her hand.

"Of course. I've kept you waiting far to long not to."

"Too right you have. I should have you grovel at my royal feet," she told him playfully.

Sora bowed at her request. "So sorry your majesty! I hadn't realized that the information of your royal heritage had gone to your head so quickly."

"Shut up you!" She said slapping him again. "I haven't even told anyone that I am a princess. By all accounts, no one would believe it anyway."

"Yeah, your probably right. Your far to ugly to be an actual princess." Sora dodged her hand again and laughed.

"When did you become such a jerk?" she said flipping her red tendrils behind her shoulder.

"Forgive me! I didn't realize you couldn't take sarcasm!" he said looking at her. "You've seemed to have blossomed over night, dear beauty."

"Your sweet," she said blushing, and turning her eyes to the floor. "But it has been longer than a night since we last met Sora."

"Oh, but Princess… it does not seem that long after all." Sora said placing his hand on her shoulder.

"To you maybe!" she said angrily. "I waited for you for thirty-one months, two weeks, and five days." She said glaring at him.

"Wow! You counted all that up?"

"Yes! I've been counting the days till your return," she said with another glare.

"No need to get angry with me princess. I came back for you." She lifted the corner of her mouth into a divine smile. Kairi came closer to him and snuggled in to his arms. He hugged her close and rested his chin upon the top of her head. "You know I've missed you."

"I as well."

"You missed yourself?" Sora asked jokingly.

"You, you idiot!" She didn't move, however, and kept her head pressed against his shoulder. He smiled and tightened his hold on her waist. He lay his head back down on hers closing his eyes. He unintentionally sniffed her hair smelling a fragrant apple. He brought one of his hands up and drug his fingers slowly through her hair. The lights from the sun caught in her flaming curls and made it look as though it was on fire. When it had all fallen from his hand she pulled back.

"You know, you really have changed," she said gazing at him. She placed a hand on his face and trailed it slowly downward feeling his skin. He closed his eyes against Kairi' s touch and then he felt a single finger slide down his neck, feeling a scar that was marked on his skin. Sora grabbed her hand when she touched it and pulled it away from his flesh.

"Don't," he stated simply.

"What happened Sora," she asked him.

"Just a scar," he told her. "You know from battle."

"Oh, I see…one of those secrets you must keep even when we never held a secret from each other as children." That was a downright lie. Well, she probably didn't know that though. In their years as children Sora had kept his feelings for her hidden well. That was a well kept secret that had battled its way to the surface many times.

"Fine have it your way, you stubborn ass!" she was joking again but she sounded half-serious. "Would you like something to drink?"

"No. I'm fine. How have you been?" She studied him a moment before answering the question.

"Nearly miserable, but my friends kept my spirits up. You know, everyone thought you were dead Sora? They told me that you probably wouldn't ever make it home. They shut their mouths after awhile…after I lashed out at them for not believing in your promise to me. I told them to keep your boat afloat."

Sora smiled, "well, that was sweet of you." He put his hands into his pockets suddenly feeling nervous around her. The girl, who had fought for him often.

"Tai and Selpie have especially been really good," she said. "They were really understanding about my worry for you." She lowered her gaze to the floor.

"That was good of them," he didn't know who Tai was and Selpie was just a blur in his mind. He couldn't place her face but he knew that she was the bubbly, hyper girl that sat on the docks.

"Sora, I have a question," she stated, "Did Riku come back with you?"

Sora looked at the floor, "No…but I hope to find him soon." He hadn't seen Riku since the doors had closed. Kairi didn't know that part, and he hoped that Riku had appeared in a different world when Kingdom Hearts had been shut. When he looked up he saw Kairi with a saddened expression on her face. "Hey," he said grabbing her shin, "cheer up. Let's be optimistic of his return."

She smiled, "Yeah, better that way isn't it." He nodded. "So," Kairi said changing the topic of conversation. "Are you coming to school tomorrow? It would be nice to see your face in the halls again."

He bit his lip; "Oh…I don't know Kairi. I wasn't planning on staying to long." She looked crestfallen for a moment before regaining her composure.

"Oh, No you don't! You just got back! You are not leaving me again until I say so."

"That would be never then wouldn't it?"

"Precisely!" A smirk fell onto his lips then.

"How do you propose I find Riku if I am cooped up on these little islands?" He asked.

"You could always wait…atleast a few months." She stuck out her lower lip in a pout and Sora laughed.

"Maybe…" he smiled down at her from his height advantage. "It is really nice seeing you again."

"Yeah, you too."

"I really wish I could stay longer, but I promised my mom that I wouldn't be to long."

"Alright," she stood on her tiptoes and kissed him lightly on the cheek. "I will see you tomorrow right?"

"Course! Bye Kairi," Sora leaned in to give her hug before she opened the door to let him leave. He stepped outside and gave a small wave as he reached the stairs of her porch. She smiled again and leaned her head against the frame of the door, ruffling her red tendrils.

He headed to the sidewalk and heard the door close as he finally reached it. It certainly had been a great day for him. The look on Kairi' s face when she had seen him was quite sad yet entertaining to know she had missed him so much. He definitely planned to go to school tomorrow.

A/N: So there you are! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. (IT TOOK ME FOREVER TO WRITE!) I hope the next chapter comes out much sooner. I have already begun writing it. Here is what to come next chapter:

Title: Ch. 5…wonderful huh? I thought so too. Actually the title is "Ch.5 Lacia"

Something devastating will happen, crushing someone and hopefully my readers.

A wonderful…sorry I was about to give something away. No, I mustn't have that! BUT I WILL THANK MY REVIEWERS!

SHADOWSTRIKE: I'm glad you enjoy the story…hopefully this chapter too. Sora finally saw Kairi in this chapter. I know I was trying to slow the story down from that scene but it finally made it in. I had a little mention of Riku in this chappie as well, but I'm unsure if I will have a Riku/Sora thing happening.

No Wonder: I hope to make it thicken even more in the next part. I hope you like it!

classengurl: Hey! I'm glad you read the 3rd chapter. I love faithful readers and as you see I granted your request of Sora going to school. Next chapter he will start and I hope you enjoy.

FF-Rules: AH! Another faithful reader/reviewer. I am glad you liked it and yes they aren't very angelic. Just by the way Nirra was acting you can tell she is a little bitch/seducer.

ZidaneLover167: Hahaha! Yes, he is wearing his KH2 outfit. But NOT for long rips off Sora' s clothing MUHAHHA! Wait! No…gives back clothing I will give him different clothing though. Glad you like the story.

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One Winged Tenshi: AHHA! There is my wonderful sister. I was wondering when I read your inspiring review again. I'm glad you like it sis and I think I may add some Sora/Riku when he starts to get a little…nevermind! Revealing to much. huggles

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Thank you very much guys! You make me want to write more and I am very sorry it took me so long to post this chapter. My muse came back after two and half months and took my writer's block away. I hope it stays like that! Please review if you have time!

Kairi999: So, Sora…have you changed your mind about using my bed for things other than sleeping?

Sora: NO! You kinky Bitch!

Kairi999: Now Sora, how would you know that I am kinky unless you spent a wonderful night of steamy sex in that bed?

Sora: I FOUND YOUR HANDCUFFS!

Kairi999: Did you now?

Sora: Yes! AND YOUR LEATHER WHIP!

Kairi999: Ya, about that…well, I've only used it once shifts eyes

Hey Sarah, I bought some whipped cream and strawberries…I thought it would be more romantic for Valentine's Day.

Sora: screams girlishly What are you doing here Riku?