TO REVIEWERS:

Yes, yes…competition is a good idea. But, what I have in mind is a little different than what you guys are thinking. In other words, it does not involve Roxas. Heehee…yet another surprise! However, it will not be in this chapter.

This chapter is probably one of my favorites so far. Why, you ask?...(smiles widely)

Is Love Joy or Sorrow?

Chap. 7 Almost

Time soon passed in their town. Slowly but surely winter's shadow hovered over the many buildings, and snow began to fall. It was now the 2nd week of December, which meant Christmas break was soon to come.

Not a word…not a single word of confession had yet been spoken between Sora and Kairi. They still acted like just friends and never told their true feelings to the other. Would they ever be able to do it?

One day that week, Sora was walking to school for his first class at 8:00.

I can't believe I haven't said anything to her…Maybe it's because I'm afraid…afraid that she doesn't like me back. Oh, the heck with it! I have to do something…and soon…

Slowly walking down the hall, he contemplated a way to do this…then, he ran into someone by accident.

"Oh!...Sorry."

"That's ok, Sora," she got back on her feet.

"Kairi!" he tried so hard not to blush, "I didn't mean to do that, I just wasn't paying attention when I was walking. I'm so stupid! I-"

"Sora, I said it's ok! You don't have to explain yourself, silly," she remarked.

"Again…sorry 'bout that."

"Ready for math class?"

"Man, I wish. I hate it so much! I just can't wait for this summer when it comes, which means, no more math ever!"

"What about college?"

"I could CLEP the classes so I won't have to take them." (A/N: You all know what CLEPing is right?)

"Man, I'd do the same thing if only I was as smart as you. I have a C."

"Want a tutor, then? I could help ya out, Kai."

"That'd be great! I'll need it."

"Cool. Wanna stop by my house after school today? We could study for Friday's exam."

"Okay."

They went to go to class and saw that the teacher hadn't shown up yet.

Kairi was puzzled, "He's usually here, like, super early correcting papers. I wonder where he is."

"Wanna skip?"

"Haha, good one, Sora. I know you're joking. You always say that."

"I mean it this time."

"Why?"

"Why not! I mean, subs are a drag. They make it even more boring then our regular teacher."

"Sora…I don't know."

"C'mon, Kairi. Please." He made a puppy dog pout, making Kairi laugh.

"Okay, okay. But what are we gonna tell everyone when they ask where we were?"

"Sleeping in late accidentally. That excuse has worked for me in the past."

"Well…I can set my watch to the time our next class is about to start. It will beep when we need to head back. Ok, Sora?"

"Sounds good. Where you want to head to?"

"Actually…I wouldn't mind going to the park."

"In THIS weather?"

"We have coats!"

"Fine, Kairi, we can go there."

As they walked there, they didn't talk much. Small conversations were spoken, but not much more then that.

Arriving at the park, Kairi immediately ran toward the swings.

"Hey, Kai, wait up!" Sora shouted as he ran to catch up with her.

They both sat on a swing, and Kairi was happy.

"I miss doing this. I wish winter had never come. It's so gloomy."

"But, you do have to admit…" Sora started with a grin, picking up some snow and throwing it at her, "…that snowball fights are fun!" he ran around the area, Kairi chasing after him.

"Sora, you're gonna pay for that!"

They fought for a while, throwing snowballs at each other and not being able to stop laughing. Being juniors, this still didn't seem kiddish at all. They were having loads of fun.

Soon, being exhausted, they fell to the ground.

"Man, Kairi, I didn't know you could run that fast. I think you won that fight."

"Really? Serves you right for starting it, haha."

Laying her head back, Kairi sighed with content. Then, she began making a show angel.

"Haven't done that in a long time," Sora admitted, and he made one, too.

Sitting up, they looked at the creations in the fluffy powder.

"We should skip class more often," Kairi commented, "I'm having a blast now!"

"Me too…Um…..Kairi?"

She turned around, smiling, "Yes?"

Sora's eyes looked straight into hers, and Kairi's smile soon faded.

"Sora…what is it?"

"I…I don't know. It's just…"

Their faces grew closer, and their gaze never left each other.

Kairi could feel Sora's warm breath and his hair tickled her cheek. Slowly, Sora and Kairi's eyes were cloed. They were so close when-

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP!

Kairi pulled back, "…It's my watch…we need to head back or we'll be late."

"Yeah…right," Sora was disappointed, Man, what horrible timing!

Walking back to the building, all was quite between them.

OMG, you all have no idea how much fun I had writing that! AH! LOL, anyways, please review, as always.