Chapter 9

The Following Saturday

Updated: 4/19/15

Previously: After a rather boring week of school, nothing quite eventful occurred, but the gang needs to fix their homes, that were wrecked by the storm. And Kairi has plans to move into Sora's house, and Anika turned in her job application to Papou Incorporated.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts, and any similarities to real life is coincidence.

"How the fuck did you know a back way?" Anika exclaimed.

He remained unphased, "Well, I did surf here the other day, and I've been coming here for the past few years since your side of the island has nicer waves."

"Oh," was all she could say.

He pulled up to the curb, "Anyway, I'll see you 'round Ishibashi."

She rushed out and waved, "See 'ya, Hamasaki." And just before he drove off she called out, "Thank you!"

Then she turned her head to survey the damage done to her small home; the paint was scratched, the awning over the small deck was torn at the other end of the house, some nearby plants were unearthed, and sand covered the walkway.

She went inside, and nothing was out of place, Kairi must've cleaned anything that fell over. And is still shopping with Sora.

She tossed her bag into a corner of her room and jumped face first onto her bed, grabbing a plush pillow and rubbed her face against it's velvety softness. She dozed off with a relieved sigh.

Meanwhile, Kairi and Sora went to the smallest Home Improvement store in existence, and purchased a new awning for her house, some new cans of paint, and other painting supplies.

"Kai," he stated to get her attention as she gazed at the wide paint brush selections.

"Hmm?" she kept her attention on the supplies.

"You know my dad owns the school right?" he began softly.

"I had the inclination he did. I never told my friends though, I let them speculate, if you're worried about it."

"No, I couldn't care less if they knew, but he owns more than just the one school..." he hesitated. "And I was thinking that I should help him manage them once I graduate."

Kairi turned to face him, "Would that mean you have to marry a rich girl for benefits?" She pouted with irritation.

"No no no," he exclaimed. "Hell no. I love you, and I wouldn't dare fall into being that greedy!"

"Oh, okay." She smiled affectionately, "Is something wrong with helping your dad manage them?"

"No," he confidently responded, "I just wanted your input."

"Ah, well, I support you."

He moved in closer to her and kissed her hairline, "Thank you. I'll also be taking online classes to get my business degree."

"Ganbatte! I know you'll do great. Where are the other schools he owns?"

"Two are on the mainland, and the elementary, middle and high school on this island."

"Woah."

Sora nodded affirmatively.

She turned back to the paint supplies, and picked out two rollers and two flat brushes. "'K, we got what we needed. You want anything for your house?"

"Naw, I'll patch up our awnings and remove the salt mounds later."

"Okay," she bounced and pushed the cart to the register with Sora's help.

The couple arrived at the girls' house and worked on it for the rest of the day. It wasn't until Kairi went inside after Sora had left that she discovered that Anika had been sleeping like a boulder a midst the ruckus.

Kairi chuckle to herself with a shake of her red locks, *She's hopeless. If a disaster struck, she'd sleep through it!*

She dressed out of her paint covered clothes, and cleaned all the paint splatters that Sora inflicted, particularly her bare legs and what he called "cute" nose.

She decided dinner would be enough to wake her friend and settled upon fajitas. She browned the chicken to perfection with garlic and onion powder, and sautéed onions and green bell peppers.

The garlic covered chicken smell and fresh tortillas wafted into Anika's room.

She hummed in her sleep, "Mmm, fooooood."

Thus, she got off her ass and groggily made her way to the kitchen, "What time is it?"

Kairi glanced at her, "Good evening sleeping ROCK." She smiled brightly, "It's seven thirty two."

"Fuuck. I slept waaaay too long." She balanced on her tip toes, "Mmm, whatcha makin'?"

"Fajitaaahhs."

"Yes!"

Kairi removed the skillet off the hot gas burner to fetch two plates. "Sora and I repainted the house already, and repaired the covering on the deck."

"Damn, you guys should make a repair business!" she jested. "Oh by the way, is my surfboard okay?"

Her best friend looked at her pityingly as she served food, "Yours split in two, but you can use mine. It's in my room."

"Aw," a whine escaped her lips, "Really!? Damn wind. Thanks for your offer."

"Sure thing. It's not like I really use it anymore."

The Plum-haired girl looked at her food sadly and folded chicken and bell peppers into a flour tortilla, "Yeah, we never go to the beach together anymore."

Kairi pulled her fajita away from her mouth, "Yeah, sorry, I didn't realize how much time I spend with Sora, but it's not like I'm gonna ditch him."

"I'm not telling you to stop being with him, I'm just a little left out."

Kairi was conflicted, "Anika, you can compromise cant you?"

"Yeah, I'm not telling you to give me any of your time, I'm just saying how I feel," she spoke with annoyance.

"Ugh, whatever." she rapidly stuffed her food down and put her dishes in the dishwasher without explaining her compromise.

"Kairi, I'm not mad at you!"

Kairi shut her out and isolated herself in her room blasting her kpop music from her iPod dock.

Anika ran a hand through her hair in frustration, "Dear Kamisama."

She ate her dinner in silence and cleaned up the leftovers. Then, sauntered her way over to her room and opened the window to let the cool sea breeze float into her humid bedroom.

Her brain was overloaded with confusion, why the hell is she so flustered.

Anika arranged her school bag and uniform for the next day while she attempted to solve Kairi's unknown troubles.

Sorry for the late update, I have no excuses, so I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please review.

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