Author's Note: Here's chapter 16. Read and review please!
Chapter 16: Yearbook Signing
Yes! Today was finally the last day of the school year! Not only did it meant that we only had one left till summer vacation, but that also meant that today was movie and yearbook signing day! I got to school extra early to get in line for a yearbook. Even though I got there early, the lines were still long. As the school opened for the students, all of us waiting for a yearbook walked inside. As I waited in line, I pulled out 2000 munny. ($20) It was finally my turn and I stepped up and received my yearbook. I took my yearbook and walked upstairs to where our lockers were. I met up with Sora, Riku, and Selphie, as always, was flirting with Riku.
" Selphie, I told you. I like you as a friend, but I'm not dating you!" I heard that Riku was getting frustrated.
" Hey guys!" I greeted them.
" Only one day left till vacation!" Sora exclaimed. " So, did you get your yearbook, Kairi?"
" Yeah. We can sign them today after school, at the yearbook signing party."
" Riku, will you sign mine?" A girl came up to Riku.
" Alrighty!" Riku took out a pen and signed the yearbook.
" Could I have your autograph?" The girl's friend asked.
" No problem." The girls giggled and walked off. I'm glad Sora didn't have a fan girl club like Riku does.
The bell rang and we all went to our classes. I went and sat by Sora in my Spanish class. Behind me were Tidus and Wakka. My teacher turned on a movie for us to watch. I decided not to watch. Sora took out his headphones, closed his eyes and began to listen. I took out my sketchpad and my lucky pencil. I began sketching Sora. He looked so gentle while he slept. I really couldn't wait for the last week of June though. Right now, we were in the second week of June, so that meant only two weeks left till summer camp. All six of us always went to summer camp. Summer camp meant that I could spend quality time with Sora and this time, if he attempts to kiss me, no stupid phone calls are going to interrupt it. I finished my sketch by the time the bell rang. I woke up Sora and we headed to math class.
Math class was pretty boring. We had to take the 2nd part of our final, so that really bummed me out. I still had the bean bag ball Sora gave me for when I take tests. My math teacher announced the highest scores for the 1st part of the final. Surprisingly, my score was the second highest! (A/N: That really happened me!) That really boosted my confidence. The teacher handed out the tests and we began. Once I finished, I had nothing else to do and I was finished taking tests for the year. I took out a sharpie and began drawing on the ball. I drew basically everything, but I would mainly draw Sora's head and name all over the place. I think I'm over exaggerating this whole "love" thing, but I can't help it. I'm 15 and my mom always says it's perfectly normal for girls to dream about love at this age.
P.E. came and went. The only thing I basically did was stand around and talk with my friends. The coach collected our gym clothes a few days ago, so I didn't want to get all sweaty in my nice clothes. English was same as Spanish. We just watched a movie. Lunch finally came around. All of us sat together as always. Even Tara joined us, but that was because she was Tidus's girlfriend. Okay, I was out of control! I had to talk to Selphie.
" Selphie? Could I talk to you over there?" I pulled her away from the table. Selphie agreed and we walked to the side. " Selphie, I'm going way overboard with Sora right now, what should I do?" I was panicking at the moment.
" Kairi, don't panic! Just…tell him how you feel and you'll feel much better."
" Well, what if he doesn't feel the same way?"
" Okay, now you're really confused now. A few weeks ago, he just gave you a kiss on the cheek. Doesn't that give you a good idea of how he feels?" Selphie knocked on my forehead.
" I guess." I sighed. " Well, when should I tell him?"
" Hmm, how about at summer camp? Think about it, under the stars in front of a campfire. It's so romantic."
" I guess you're right." I giggled.
" Okay, now let's go back before Wakka steals my nachos." Selphie and I walked back. I went and sat back down in my seat.
" Hey, what was up with you and Selphie?" Sora asked.
" Oh, it was just a girl thing." I hated lying to Sora.
" Okay."
2 hours and 55 minutes later…
The bell rang! They were letting us out of school 5 minutes early! This was going to be great! This will be the best summer vacation ever! We all ran out of our classes, to our lockers, and then out to the football field. I had my yearbook in my arms as I ran to meet up with the others in the field. It was wild! People were everywhere! Signing yearbooks, saying good-bye for the year, and basically having a grand old time. My good friend, Rinoa was moving away, so that was a sad good-bye. Even though I didn't hang out with her as much as the others, she was a real nice girl. She helped me get settled into the Jr. High School when I was in 7th grade and she was in 8th. I had her sign my yearbook. Everyone in our group was singing yearbooks. I even had Tara sign my yearbook. Although I couldn't find Sora.
" Hey, I still have one person who hasn't signed my book yet." I heard Sora behind me. I turned around and saw him holding out his book to me.
" Oh, right." I giggled as I we swapped books. I signed his book, although my autograph was quite long. I handed his book back to him and I got my book back.
" Don't read it until you're ready." Sora whispered in my ear.
" Huh?" I was confused. Until I was ready? What did he mean by that? Oh well.
About 30 minutes later, the teachers kicked us out of the school. It was finally summer vacation! Until summer camp came, that meant the beach, the fair, and professional Blitzball games! Since Sora and Riku were here with us, this summer vacation was going to be better than last year. I still couldn't believe it, it's been almost a year since Sora and I were separated. I walked home with Sora that day. He asked me about my jaw. It didn't hurt anymore. Lulu was finally suspended from school that time. I didn't undertsnad why she was so mean! Oh well, at least I have Sora to protect me. I had to ask him about the yearbook though. First, we ran into…Lulu!
" Thanks a lot, dorks! You got me expelled." Lulu yelled. I knew she was furious.
" I'm sorry. Well, I can't wait to see you in the next school you get expelled from." I simply said. " Plus, if you think you're going to beat me up this time, you're wrong."
" Huh?" Sora and Lulu asked.
" KIYAAH!" I started punching and kicking Lulu uncontrollably. When I was done, she just laid there face flat. Sora stood there in awe. " Well, should we head home?"
" Oh, right." We continued to walk home. I could believe I kicked Lulu's butt like that. It actually felt good to get revenge. Now it was time to ask about the yearbook.
" Hey Sora, what did you mean by, 'don't read it until you're ready?'" I asked.
" You'll understand someday."
" Oh. Well, I'm excited for summer camp. How about you?"
" Yeah! I missed it last year, because I was with…Donald and Goofy." He suddenly got quiet. Sora looked like he was getting a tear in his eye. I knew what this meant. He missed them. Sora turned around and looked out to the ocean.
" You miss them, don't you?" I put my hand on his shoulder.
" Yeah. I mean, I enjoy being here, I really do. It's just that…it's like…one moment they're right beside you, and then they're gone." Sora said. I then just realized I had experienced that before.
" I know exactly how you feel. A year ago, when you were gone, at one point, I always heard your voice on the island, but then it was gone. I didn't feel alone when I heard your voice, but when I didn't that's when I felt lonely. But, then I realized that you're always in here." I put a hand on my chest. Sora also put his hand on top of mine. I blushed like mad.
" I'm always closer than you think." I grinned. We leaned in closer, but of course we were interrupted by someone-you-all-hate.
" Kairi, your aunt just arrived this morning. Come in and say hi!" My mother called me… for the third time!
" I gotta go. I'll see you later." I went in and greeted my aunt. Dang! This was the third time my first kiss was interrupted! I have to get it at camp then!
Author's Note: All right! School's out for them. I think the next chapter is when they all leave for summer camp! Read and review please! Thanks for the reviews from the previous chapter! Love you all!
