Ok, it's the chapter you've all been waiting for! The Christmas Eve DATE :)

Is Love Joy or Sorrow?

Chap. 10 Moonlight

Kairi paced back and forth in her room, with Sephie on her bed watching.

"Selph, I…I don't know what to do!"

"Don't worry about it! First dates are always nerve-racking. Believe me, I know."

"But what do I wear? What do I say? What-"

"Chill! We'll look and find something in your closet. And, just say what comes natural. He's your friend, too, isn't he?"

"Yes…"

"So, it won't be that hard now, will it?"

"I hope not."

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"Okay, Tidus…where should we go?" Sora asked him.

"Well, for me and Sephie's first date we went to the movies."

"Too common."

"Out to eat?"

"Ditto."

"Well…that's what people usually do."

"I know, but…Kairi's special, and I…I just don't know."

"You'll figure it out soon enough."

RING RING!

Sora answered his phone, "Hello?"

"Sora, it's Riku!"

"Hey! What's up?"

"You guys will NEVER guess what happened today!"

"What? What!"

"I…I kissed a girl."

"Your first kiss!"

Tidus was in shock, "Who is it!"

"It's Riku! He finally did it!" Sora laughed.

"You both will finally get to meet her tomorrow. She said she'll hang out with us."

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Sora opened the door to his car and stepped out. He now stood in front of Kairi's house.

"Oh boy…here goes."

He walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. When it opened, he was short of breath.

"Hey," Kairi said.

"Hi…you look really nice tonight."

"Thanks. Sephie helped me pick my outfit out."

"Really? She has good taste."

"You don't look too bad yourself."

"Heh, thanks. So…you ready?"

"Yeah. Where are we going?"

"You'll see," he took her hand and walked her to the car, "It's a surprise."

Kairi couldn't believe she was actually on a date, and with the most perfect guy in the world.

They drove downtown and stopped at a small café.

Walking in, Sora bought them each a small hot chocolate and they walked out.

Sora led her about a block away and to the park. They continued walking without a word, until Kairi spoke.

"Good thing we have hot cocoa. I'm freezing."

Sora decided to warm her up and put his arm around her, "Is that better?" he asked with concern.

"Yeah…thank you." She looked up at the sky, "Hey, Sora?"

"Hm?"

"Do you believe in miracles?"

"Of course. How else could it snow here on the coast?"

Kairi giggled, "I guess so. I never thought I'd have to buy a winter coat."

"Are you glad it snowed, though?"

"Yeah…" she smiled, "…Actually…the day before it started, I made a wish that this winter would be the best one yet. The snow is sure something different than any other Christmas I've had, and…this winter is turning out to be so wonderful."

Sora looked down at her, "Why is that?"

"Well…because you're here."

Sora felt his heart leap. She really did care about him.

"Hey, Kai, look! We're almost there," he pointed to a hill in the middle of the park.

They soon reached the top and sat down, Sora's arm still around Kairi. She laid her head on his shoulder.

Sora told her to look up, "You can still see the stars and moon through the fog."

"It's so beautiful…"

"Well…not as much as you are."

Kairi blushed when he said that, "No, I'm not. You're just saying that."

"Don't put yourself down like that. I really mean it. I've never met anyone like you before, and I…I think…"

Kairi felt his hand take hers, and she slowly lifted her head to look up at him….Such a loving expression in his eyes.

Does he…Does he actually…

"Kairi…I just want to say that…..I really like you..."

"You do?" her voice shaked.

Sora leaned forward to kiss her forehead. He then looked Kairi square in the eye.

"So much."

Sora then took his other hand and began to slowly caress Kairi's cheek, making a shiver go down her spine. Moisture filled her eyes and she closed them, making a tear fall. Sora soon wiped it away, and she tilted her head up again. Opening her eyes, she saw he was extremely close.

She couldn't say a word.

They both couldn't. They just stared, feeling each other's breath on their skin.

Then, even more, Sora came closer, almost closing the gap between them. Kairi braced herself for the moment and her eyes went shut. Sora's did as well.

Sora's lips then brushed Kairi's ever so slightly, and when they both pressed their lips together, heat rushed through their bodies.

Kairi could never describe the feeling that was going on at that moment. She had never been so happy. Sora was kissing her!

Sora could not believe he had been able to do that. But, man, was it worth it. Kairi was so perfect. No one could ever take her place.

Soon they had to part…and they both smiled.

"Merry Christmas, Kairi."

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