I've had a little trouble getting this one up soon. For the reasons: 1) I had my wisdom teeth pulled 2) My computer was getting fixed 3) I had extra work hours & 4) College started and I just got done unpacking. PHEW! It's been busy. Anyways, hope you enjoy this chapter and please review! I like reviews :)
Is Love Joy or Sorrow?
CHAP. 15 Who's That Girl?
They all stood in a circle with nervous anticipation…large manila envelopes all in their hands, ready to be opened.
"You guys ready?" Natalie asked.
"Not me, I'm pretty sure I bombed this test," Tidus was shaking, "My mom's gonna kill me for sure!"
"Don't worry, it wasn't all that bad," Selphie put her arm around him.
Riku assured him, "I'm pretty sure you did fine."
"Let's just open them already!" Kairi was impatient.
"Ok, on one…" Sora counted, "two…..three!"
They all opened them quickly and took out the stapled papers.
"Oh, my gosh…I got a B plus!" Tidus was excited.
"WHAT!" Riku was in shock, "You got a higher score than me? Not cool."
The girls spoke:
"A"
"A"
"A"
"Why do girls have to be so smart?" Riku complained.
"Only girls?" Sora smirked, "I don't mean to brag, but…" he held up his paper.
The rest shouted in unison, "A plus!"
"Good job, Sora," Kairi kissed him on the cheek.
"Well," Tidus began as he walked away in triumph, "I don't care about that. I got a B and I'm proud."
"Good for you, I'll catch up," Selphie told him as she opened her locker.
The rest of the boys also went to theirs to get homework before going home.
"Hey, Sora."
"AH!" the voice startled him a little, "Oh, sorry, Namine'."
"That's ok. I just wanted to ask you something."
"Ok, what do you need?"
Across the hall, Selphie was chatting away about how she and Tidus were going to spend their Valentine's Day. Of course, Kairi wasn't paying any attention. She was too busy looking across the hall at a certain conversation taking place.
"Kairi?...Earth to Kairi!"
"Stop it, Selph!"
"C'mon, nothing's happening. They're just talking."
"Aw, I know. I just can't help being a little jealous, though."
"A little?"
"Ok, ok a lot. She's just so…so-"
"Easy, easy! Calm down, girl!"
"Heh…sorry."
Namine' continued, "I couldn't help but overhear you're doing great in science class. I was just wondering if…you could help me out a bit?"
"You mean, like being a tutor?"
"Yeah. I didn't do too hot on my last exam."
"Sure thing. We can meet at the library tomorrow after school."
"Thanks, Sora, this means a lot."
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That night, Sora took Kairi out to eat at the Italian restaurant downtown. The whole time, Kairi's mind seemed to be on something else.
"Kairi?" Sora asked, "Are…you all right?"
"Hmm…oh, sorry what?"
"You seem distracted, Kai. Is everything okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine, everything's great! A-ok!" she flashed a cheesy, fake grin at him.
Sora gave her the 'You're definitely lying' look.
"Kairi…what's going on?"
"Oh, I just…just," she paused, "I'm a little jealous."
Sora looked quite surprised, "About what?"
"You, and…Namine'."
"What! You don't think-"
Kairi nodded.
"Hey…cheer up. If I liked her, would I be taking you to this place?"
"Well…no."
"See? We're just friends. I'm helping her out with some homework. That's all."
"Ok…if you say so."
"Glad to see you understand." Sora took her hand and kissed it, "So, you ready for dessert yet?"
She smiled, "Of course."
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A FEW DAYS LATER:
"So, Namine', how's the homework coming along?"
"Great, Sora! Thanks so much for helping me out!"
Sora did one of his famous grins, "Just here to help, you know."
"Well, I really appreciate it! I feel more prepared for that test next week."
"Yeah, it won't be that bad. You'll do fine."
Across the hall…
"Selph, why am I like this? Why am I so worried?" Kairi wondered.
"You just really love him, that's all. It's hard to imagine him with someone else, isn't it?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I know exactly what you are going through, girl. Tidus once had this chick over at his house some days, and for the longest time I thought he liked her. But, I found out that it was just his cousin! How silly, huh?"
"So, you're saying Sora and Namine' are cousins?" Kairi laughed.
Selphie giggled, "No, silly. But, it's kinda the same, right?"
"I guess," she sighed.
"So, ready for class?"
"Yeah, I just gotta find my pencil. I can't seem to remember where I put it!'
"Well, you can just catch up with me later then. Bye, Kairi!" she left.
She's right, I guess…I just like him so much, it hurts to see another girl with him. Even if it's just a friend.
Without another thought, she glanced over to see the two.
Namine' jumped on Sora, giving him a big hug.
"Thanks so much!" she told him.
Kairi didn't know why, but tears started to form, Just friends, huh?
Sora didn't know what to do. It would be kind of rude not to hug back, 'cuz she was his friend and all. But, it might seem weird if he did, too. People might think he liked HER instead.
What the heck? It's just a hug.
He put his arms around her, and at that moment, Kairi ran down the hall, sobbing.