Christmas time! Lol not here, in the story, lol.

Is Love Joy or Sorrow?

Chap. 8 Holidays!

It was a week before Christmas, and Riku was getting ready for his super-cool party!

"Hey, Sora, would you like to come?" he handed him an invitation in the school hall.

"Sure…what kinda party is it?"

"Well, it won't be your average holiday get-together, you know. It's gonna be so sweet!"

"Cool."

"Yeah, but I can't tell you anything yet. It's all a surprise."

"All of it?"

"Well…most. Just bring some snacks at least."

"Ok."

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"So, Kairi, you going to Riku's party?" Selphie asked.

"Of course. Sounds like fun. I wonder who else is going."

"Well, there's a lot of people, plus…I think the five of us: me, you, Sora, Riku, and Tidus, are gonna hang out by ourselves afterwards. I think we're doin' a gift exchange."

"Oh my gosh!" she covered her mouth, "Selph, what the heck am I getting for Sora? I have no idea what he likes!"

"Hmmm….I'm sure he'll like whatever you give him."

"Why?"

"Kairi, have you been BLIND! He totally likes you, too."

"He does not! We're just friends." Kairi was trying her hardest not to blush.

Selphie raised her eyebrows, "Man, girl, I can't believe you don't see it."

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Sora was driving Tidus and him to the party a week later.

"So, Sora, what did you get for Kairi, eh?"

"Nothing…special. It's not much."

"Sure…What is it?"

"You'll find out. Besides, we're just friends."

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Riku: Selphie…you think this will work?

Selphie: Of course. How else are we gonna get it to happen? It's bound to take place sooner or later anyways.

Riku: I don't know…

Selphie: C'mon, you chicken! We just have to hang it here…..

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Sora and Tidus knocked on the door. Riku soon opened it and loud music was heard.

"Welcome guys! Ready to partay?"

"Wow…so this is like a dance or something?" Sora asked.

"Duh! But waaaaay better than the school's fall one."

Tidus responded, "You have the lights like last year?"

"Yup. C'mon in you two!"

They came in, finding lots and lots of people there.

"Like…the entire high school must be here! Are you really THAT popular, Riku?" Sora wondered.

"I don't know. I guess people just like my parties. Hey, Kairi and Selphie are here already. You wanna go dance with them?"

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"Phew! I'm so tired!" Selphie exclaimed, "Riku, how long until you kick 'em all out? I want to get to OUR celebration."

"Okay okay. You guys wanna start?"

"Sure," Kairi replied, "So…did you get me another stuffed animal this year, Selphie?"

"Maybe…heehee."

"Oh, well. Even though I'm not a kid anymore, I have to admit I still like my bears and all."

Sora asked her, "You don't mind if everyone knows that?"

"No. I don't care if they think I'm a baby or immature because of it. I'm just being myself."

"Sounds like your not worried about other people's opinions."

"Not at all."

"OKAY EVERYONE!" Riku shouted, "Time to go! Hope you all enjoyed it."

A groan was heard around the room.

"You all can look forward to next year," he laughed.

Once all but the five had left, the gift exchange began.

"AWESOME!" Tidus exclaimed. He had opened a brand-new blitz ball, "Thanks a ton, Riku!"

"Hey, we'll have to play with it soon."

"Course!"

The evening went on. Riku got some cool new clothes from everyone, Selphie got a nice yellow expensive dress they bought for her together, Kairi got a huge purple bear from Selph (as she expected), and Sora got some, let's say, not-so-big and more in style shoes (LOL!). More gifts were given of course also.

Soon, it was time for Kairi to give Sora her present.

She handed him a box, "Here you go!" she smiled, "Merry Christmas."

"Thanks, Kai!" he found a pair of light blue torn jeans (A/N: they seem to be in style in my town lately hehe) and a short sleeve white shirt to match.

"Wow! These are both so cool! How'd you know I like these kind of jeans?"

"Well, you wear them ALL the time."

"…That's true."

One present was left.

"Here, Kairi," Sora said as he handed her a small, pink-wrapped box, "I hope you like it."

"I'm sure I will."

Slowly removing the paper and opening the box, her eyes grew wide and her mouth agape in awe.

"Sora…it's…beautiful…"

"What is it!" Sephie was eager.

Kairi held up a silver chained necklace with a jeweled star hanging from the bottom.

"Sora, thanks so much. I'll wear it everyday," she smiled again. She put it around her neck.

"No problem. I know you like jewelry. (A/N: what girl doesn't?)

Selphie eyed Riku to see if he was ready for their "plan" yet.

"Oh!" Riku remembered, "Time for pictures! You and Sora first, Kairi."

"Okay."

They went over under the decorated door to strike a pose. Selphe shot a couple pictures with the camera, "Great job, you two!"

"Who's next?" Sora asked.

"Nu-uh-uh…Not too fast you two," Selphie pointed up, "Check it out."

Kairi and Sora both gulped as they slowly looked above them. How ironic…..mistletoe!

They both quickly looked down.

"Uh…" Kairi began to blush.

"You guys can't break the tradition!" Tidus laughed.

"Uh…Riku?" Sora looked over to him for help.

"Eh…sorry, man. I took part in the planning," he smiled a wide smile.

Sora was just starting at all of them, Oh man…what now?

Kairi thought, What do I do?...Maybe…Maybe I-

She quickly leaned over and kissed Sora on the cheek. Sora's eyes were now extremely wide and his face was now even redder.

Riku, Tidus, and Selphie were al in shock as well.

Selphie was excited, "Way to go, Kairi!"

Kairi looked at Sora, "I…I'm sorry."

"Uh…don't sweat it. It's alright."

FINALLY! But, when will they actually tell each other how they feel? You'll soon find out! The next chapter is called: BREAK (referring to X-mas break and the fun the friends have )