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I never really noticed Naminé before. Not until that day had she ever struck me as anything than ordinary.
I saw the whole thing. I saw her tell Sora she loved him. I saw him reject her.
Sora pulled her into a hug and apologized. All the time he held her Naminé stood there, frozen. He let go of her and hesitantly waved goodbye before leaving.
The second Sora was out of sight she fell to her knees, hugging them as her tears rushed freely down her cheeks. Whether it was pity or concern that pulled me to do something, I couldn't tell you, even now.
Either way, before I knew it I had crossed the sands to kneel down beside her. That's when she finally noticed me.
I didn't do anything as Naminé latched onto me. Really, what can you do in a moment like that? I stayed in the same position, staring at the ocean behind us as I let her sob into my shoulder.
Her crying died down after awhile. I held onto Naminé as I helped her stand and she let go of me almost instantly.
"Feeling any better now?" The words spilled out of my mouth, surprising me.
"Not really, no." Naminé looked up at me with troubled eyes. But the sadness in her eyes seemed dim compared to the glow of her smile.
And I…I smiled back.