A/N I don't own Kingdom Hearts but if I did, I would end KH3 differently. If you finished the game you'll know what I mean? Anyway, this is the chapter where Kairi meets the other wives. You'll recognize who they are. If you don't ship either of them then I have nothing against you. I just think they fit together. Please enjoy. Also if Tony's restaurant exists then let me tell you that it's a pure coincidence that there is one. I just made it up because no restaurant exists in Lexington that I know.
November 3rd 2011
Two weeks after their first date, Sora and Kairi are starting to spend more time with one another. They went to the movies, go out to dinner, playing with their kids. She's also been to their practices and met his assistant coaches Riku and Axel. Things are going great but but so far... they haven't shared a kiss yet. Not even a peck on the cheek. Kairi told her best friend Selphie that and she got flabbergasted.
"What? You haven't kissed yet?" She asked in an alarming tone.
"Shh..." Kairi shushed. "Yes, Sora and I haven't kissed yet. I just don't wanna rush things yet.
"Well as an expert of love." Kairi rolled her eyes at that claim. "I think it's about time that you kissed. I mean after three dates would be a good time for a couple to kiss. Why haven't you kissed." Kairi gulped than a strand of hair fell down. She tucked it back in before clearing her voice.
"Because, I'm afraid I'll be rushing things. I really think... I'm falling in love." Kairi regretted saying that because as soon as Selphie heard it, she squealed.
"Really?" You gotta tell him." Kairi puts her hands on Selphie's mouth.
"No, I mean isn't it too soon for people to fall in love?" She asked. "I mean Sora is a charming, kind and sweet, a good father. Not to mention he's handsome." She said with a blush.
"Did you say, Sora?" A voice called out to her. She turns around and sees a woman in her mid 30s. She has short black hair and royal blue eyes like Kairi's. From the looks of her body she has tone musles. She must've been working out. She is holding a cup of coffee while another woman is sitting down in the table beside her.
"Are you Kairi?"
"Yes... who are you?" Kairi asked.
"Oh... I'm sorry. She said as she puts her coffee down. "My name is Xion. I am a friend of Sora's. My husband works with him."
"Really?" Kairi asked. "You're Riku's wife?" She asked. She knew Axel was single and Sora told her that he has a playboy reputation.
"Nice to meet you, this my best friend Selphie." Xion nodded then a woman that looks around the same age as her sat next to her. She has on her hand, a box full of doughnuts.
"Hey, Xion. Who are you talking too?" Xion turned to the other woman.
"Oh... this is Kairi, the woman Sora's dating. Kairi. This is Namine, Sora's sister in law. She's married to Sora's brother."
"Nice to meet you." Kairi waved.
"Nice to meet you, too. Sora has told us about you." Namine said. Kairi's face turned red.
"He did?" Namine nodded.
"Yeah, in fact the other day, we asked about you, what you were like and he said that you are the kindest, caring most beautiful woman he's ever since since Shimi. He won't stop talking about you." She explained.
"Really?" Kairi asked.
"Yeah." Xion said. "I haven't seen him this happy since..." Her eyes lowered. Kairi knew what that mean't.
"Oh, yeah."
"I'm also glad that you are part of the kids lives. When their mom died, they were heartbroken. Especially Ami. They didn't have the energy they used too. They loved their mother so much but ever since you became their teacher, they've acted like the same kids before her death." Kairi gave the two women a smile. She is glad to know that she is becoming a part of Haru and Ami's life as well.
"Yeah... Sora is doing the same thing with my son. He's never had a father figure and ever since we met, they have been bonding a lot. After seeing them together, I'm not surprised Sora is a good dad." Xion and Namine nodded in agreement.
"Yeah." Xion said. They pulled their chairs and scooted them to sit with Kairi and Selphie.
"So what do you girls do for a living?" Selphie asked.
"Well... I am a personal fitness trainer." Xion answered. "I help people with their weight problems."
"And I am an artist/art teacher. I teach art at the University of Kentucky." Kairi gave her an nod. She has a feeling she would get get along with these girls.
"Those are pretty good jobs." Kairi said. "I bet you get paid a lot." Xion shrugged.
"It's not about the money, it's about passion. I love helping people with their weight problems."
"And art has been a passion of mine since I've been little girl. What do you do, Selphie?" She asked Kairi's longtime friend.
"I am a CEO for the Lexington mall. I own a bunch of stores." Selphie answered. Namine nodded then turned to Kairi to start a conversation.
"So... I heard from your conversation that you haven't kissed Sora yet." Kairi blushed then nodded her head. Xion sighed then puts her hand on her shoulders.
"Is it because you think you are rushing things? Do you think you are in love with Sora?" Kairi looked at her in surprise. Xion knew what that look mean't so she answered before Kairi could ask. Xion gave the redhead a smile.
"Kairi... you don't need to be scared. It's okay to fall in love really fast. In fact, it happened to both Namine and I." Kairi's face lifted up.
"Really?" Xion nodded then this time it was Namine's turn to speak.
"Yeah, I fell in love with my husband Roxas after our second date. She fell in love with Riku after her first date. And look at us. I've been married to Roxas for 7 years while she's been married to Riku for 6 years. Anyway the point is that the next date you have with my brother-in-law, tell him how you feel. I think... no, I know he feels the same way." Kairi smiled at her new friend.
"You're right. Tonight, he's taking me to Tony's restaurant. I will confess my love there." Xion smiled then pats Kairi's back.
"Good. We're so happy for you both. You don't know how much this means to the family for Sora to be happy."
"I think I can tell." Kairi grinned. Selphie took a sip of her coffee before she looked at the clock.
"Oh shit, I better get back my office or I can kiss the deal, goodbye." She said as she took her purse then hugged her friend.
"Thank you for coming with me for lunch, Kairi. Tomorrow I'm seeing that Twilight movie. Wanna come see?" Kairi gave her friend a disgusted look.
"No way, I rather watch Battlefield Earth and Batman and Robin back to back than watch Twilight." She refused. This made Selphie laugh a little.
"Okay, See you next week and good luck on your date."
"Thanks Selphie." Kairi said. Selphie nodded then she leaves the shop. Kairi, Xion and Namine stayed in the shop for another 30 minutes before she checked the clock.
"Oh my God, I better get going. The Play starts in 2 hours and I have to look my best." She said. She then turned to her new friends.
"Ladies, it was nice to meet you and thank you for your support." She said then she hugged them both.
"No problem, Kairi. We should catch up sometime." Namine said.
"I agree." Xion told them. Kairi tapped her face for a moment before she gave them a smile.
"I know, how about next Thursday Night? Sora said he's bringing the kids to practice so I can have time to myself so why don't we have a girls night out?"
"Great idea, Kairi." Namine exclaimed. "See ya then."
"See ya then." Kairi said. She pays for her coffee then drives back to her house. On her way, she's giving much thought on her relationship with Sora.
"Maybe the girls are right, maybe I am falling in love with Sora. Even if it is too fast. Well even if that, I never got the chance to kiss him but tonight I am gonna do it." She said in a determined voice.
Meanwhile back at Sora's house
"Wow... only one week left until the season begins." Sora said as he is looking at scouting reports of the first team they play which is the cupcake team called EKU.
"We may destroy them but we won't take them likely. After all, Appalachian State beat Michigan in Football so we better prepare." Sora said as he is continuing writing defensive schemes and how to stop their best player. He sighed then looked at the Clock. I said 3:30.
"Oh my god, I better get ready." He put the papers in the folder then closed it then puts in on his office table. After cleaning up his office, he grabbed his keys and locked the door. Then he rushed to the bathroom to get ready. First he took his shower. He washed and scrubbed all over his body. After that He shaved his face until their was no hair in it. Then he puts on his aftershave. After that he finally dressed in his new suit. It was a black tux with a white shirt and black necktie. He took one last look on the mirror to see if there's any mess ups and it turns out he looks good.
"Perfect." He smirked. He the walks downstairs, grabs his keys and walks over to his car to drive to Kairi's house. Kairi, meanwhile finishes with her makeup even though she doesn't wear a whole lot. She brushes her back length hair before tying it into a ponytail. She finishes then models her outfit. She is wearing a sparkly black dress and likes what she sees.
"Okay... this is it." She whispered. "This is the day I kiss Sora." She then grabs her purse then her phone. She checks her phone to text Aqua to let her know about her date.
Kairi to Aqua: On my way to my date with Sora. She waited for 30 seconds before Aqua texted her back.
Aqua to Kairi: Oh be careful and have fun! Oh and just be yourself. Kairi smiled before she puts her phone in her purse when she sees Sora's care parked in the driveway. She walked in the car as Sora drove her to Tony's restaurant. One of the best steak Restaurants in all of Lexington. Sora ordered a rib eye steak, mashed potatoes and green beans. Kairi, however ordered a grilled chicken with rice. This was the first time Kairi ever been in a restaurant like this and she is enjoying it.
"Mmm. This is the best food I've had in a while." She said as she continued to gobble up her food. Sora smiled. Even eating her dinner, she still looked so beautiful.
"Glad you've liked it, Kai." That threw her off a little.
"Kai?" She questioned. Sora rubbed his head and blushed.
"Yeah, I kinda thought it would be a good nickname for you. I'm sorry..." Kairi waved raised her hand off and gave him a smile.
"It's fine. I like it." Sora gave the woman a grin. They were silent for a moment before Kairi cleared her voice.
"So... um you have one week left until the season starts."
"Yeah, it happens so fast. You know, I thought the team I've had two years ago was the best team I've coached until I saw this year play."
"I bet. I would like to see your team practice." Kairi sighed.
"Well why don't you? I bet the team would love to meet you." Sora suggested. "When Shimi was alive, they always looked forward to seeing her because she was like a motherly figure to them.
"She was?" Kairi asked. Sora nodded. "Yeah, she also cooked them brownies on their birthdays, she was taught them how to treat the ladies when they had girl problems. "She also was head of the needy kids charity program. Her heart was bigger than a building. That's what I love about her." Kairi put her head down and closed her eyes.
"Katsuki was the same thing."
"What did he do?" Sora asked. Kairi sighed before she answered the question.
"He was a Mechanic. He loved to work on cars. He worked for my father who owns the largest car shop in the state. He also loved basketball. Besides Cars, it was his passion. He also was good Christian man. He also loved to help people at their time of need. He would have been a great father had he lived." Sora sadly smiled then he held her hand.
"I'm sure he would've. I could also see how he fell in love with you." Kairi blush at that.
"And I could see why Shimi loves you. It's not because you're a basketball coach but because you're a sweet, kind, gentle and loving person." Her face was staring to feel redder but her conscience is telling to go for it. She agrees with it and said something Sora did not expect.
"I'm starting to feel the same feelings she did for you."
"What do you..." But before he finish his question, Kairi pulled him in a kiss. Sora's eyes widen for a moment before he kissed back. He puts his hand behind the back of his head. It's first time in a long time since they kissed someone and surprisingly it feels nice. They pulled away and Sora was still in shock. He face changes from stunned a smile in a matter of seconds.
"Wow... I didn't expect that." He said. Kairi's face turned red.
"Me neither. But I felt like my heart was telling me to do it."
"I love you." Kairi said. Sora did not expect to say it. His face turned red then he thinks back to his conversion with his mother.
6 hours earlier
"Okay, mom. Thanks for watching the kids again." He said to his mother whom is taking his kids sleeping bags. Aerith gave her son a grin.
"No, problem. Sora." Aerith said. "I wish Ken was here to join us. We're playing twister tonight then we're watching the Jungle Book tonight." Sora chuckled.
"Yeah. Well, Kairi's sister and her husband are in town tonight so they offered to babysit because they haven't seen their nephew in a long time. So maybe next time." Aerith nodded. She then brings up something Sora has not expected.
"So... are you gonna tell Kairi you love her?" Sora blushed but before he could deny it, Aerith puts her index finger on her son's mouth.
"Don't deny it, Sora. I've seen that look everytime you're with her. Everytime you talk about her, you gush about her. You talk about how beautiful she is and how much she reminds you of Shimi." Sora said with a nervous smile.
"It's that obvious huh?" Aerith nodded Sora sighed. "You know me well, Mom.
"I'm a mother. It's my job." She said.
"But is too soon?" Sora asked. "I mean it's 2 years since Shimi died and it's been 5 years since her husband died. I just don't wanna rush things or else we'll break up."
"It's never too soon to fall in love." Aerith answered. "And I know she feels the same way."
"How do you know?" He asks.
"I've seen it in her face. I felt the same for your father. Your grandmother told me that's how her mother sees it. Just look into your heart. How do you feel every time you see Kairi?" Sora puts his hand in his heart with his eyes closed then opened them to answer her question.
"I'm happy. I have this warm feeling every time I think of her. I think of her constant and when I'm around her, my heart keeps racing. I get sweaty like I never do during the games I'm coaching and every time I'm near, I just want to hug her and kiss her." He finishes. Sora's mother smiled at him. Happy that he knows that son has moved on and has fallen in love again.
"You're right mom. Tonight I'm gonna tell Kairi that I love her. Thanks." He said as he gave his mom a hug. She returned it.
"What are mothers for?" She joked...
Present time
"Well..." Sora began. "My heart is feeling the same way. I love you, too." He said as he grabbed Kairi's cheek and kissed her lips. She kissed back as she held on to his neck. This night was truley magical.
And that's the end of the chapter. The next chapter is the first game of the season. Since it took place in Kentucky's National Championship run. I won't write the tuneup game that Friday night but I will write their next game which was against Kansas. I also plan to write a character based off of my favorite Radio show host name Matt Jones only I will give him a different name. I'll give you a description of the character, he's one of the only people in the media to support Sora as a coach and defends him constantly because as a Kentucky fan, we are the craziest fan base in all of sports. I don't plan to write the whole season. Just the big games and will fictionalize some part of the season. Until then I hope enjoyed this chapter. See ya next time. You don't have to review if you don't want to but I would appreciate it.