Note To Readers:

OH MY GOSH, CAN MY TEACHERS STOP GIVING ME SO MANY STUPID PAPERS! Urghness! Anyways, sorry about the very long wait for this update. I really hate having to do homework! I haven't had, like, any free time at all. Again, so so sorry! Please don't be mad! Maybe, since I'm on break, if I feel like it I'll write another chapter, too. Anyways, I felt like we needed some more interaction between Sora and Kairi since they just got together again in the last chapter. Plus, I'm putting in some actual scenes with Riku and his girlfriend Natalie. ENJOY!

Last note- This is a T rated chapter

Thanks! Anime17

Is Love Joy or Sorrow?

CHAP. 18 Ah, Love

Hand in hand once again, after a long time, Sora and Kairi strolled down the sidewalk at their favorite park. Kairi rested her head on Sora's shoulder as they walked, making his face turn bright red.

They had both really missed spending time with one other…those treasured times together and those unforgetful memories; they knew there would be many more of them to come in the future.

Finding a bench not too far ahead, directly in front of the park's small pond, they decided to sit down. Kairi wrapped one arm around Sora, and he did the same. With the other arms their hands were clasped together, fingers intertwining.

Kairi looked at the beautiful night sky, and then down at the pond where the moon and stars were reflecting. All of a sudden, a thought that had never occurred to her came to mind.

"Hey, Sora?"

"Hmmm?" he wondered.

"Do…..do you think it will always be like this? Will we always stay together?"

Sora never thought she would bring that up, "Of course…Why would you think we wouldn't?"

"I don't know. Maybe…" she paused for a moment, "Maybe I'm just scared something will happen."

Sora stroked her cheek assuringly, "Hey…We'll be alright." He gave her a kiss, "You worry too much sometimes."

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

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Natalie looked at the gift wrapped CD she had bought for Riku's birthday.

I hope he likes this…It's his favorite band!

She was looking forward to their date today when she'd be able to give it to him. Just then, the doorbell rang and her mom called her downstairs.

"Natalie, he's here!"

"Okay!"

She hid the present in her purse and descended the stairs.

When she met Riku at the doorway, he smiled, "You look nice today, Natalie."

"Happy birthday, Riku! You do, too," she gave him a great big hug.

Later that day after a lovely dinner, a movie, and other random fun things, the two of them sat under a tree in the park.

"Did I ever tell you how much I love you?" Riku asked Natalie.

She giggled, "About a million times, silly," she wrapped her arms around him, "But… that's still never enough."

Riku was taken by surprise when Natalie pulled him into a lip lock. His arms soon embraced her as he returned the favor. It was quite a long while before they finally parted, and they stared into each other's eyes.

Riku soon realized the sun setting, sadly telling Natalie, "It's getting late. Maybe we should go."

Natalie sighed, "I guess so."

They stood up and started walking their separate ways toward home.

"Goodnight, birthday boy," Natalie winked at him.

"See ya!"

Just after Natalie crossed the street, she realized something.

Crap! I still need to give him the CD!

She turned around and started to run back, "Riku, wait!"

Riku turned around at the sound of her voice, but his mouth did not form a smile…

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"So, what is the answer to problem number three?" Sora asked.

"Hmmmmm," Kairi tried working out the problem on her piece of notebook paper, "Just give me a minute here."

They were both sitting on Sora's bed, doing some math homework and studying for a test they had the next day.

"Is it…six?"

"Yes! Good job, Kai," Sora flashed his famous cheesy grin.

"Phew!" Kairi lie down, "My brain hurts!"

Sora couldn't help but laugh, "You're doing great so far. But, you're right," he admitted, "Maybe we should take a little break."

He moved all of the books and papers off the bed, and then plopped down onto the soft mattress as well, resting his head on a pillow.

Sora yawned, "Oh boy…maybe I do need a nap."

"No," Kairi turned to face him, "You just need to relax."

Her hands were now placed around his neck, her fingers messing with his hair.

Sora got the hint and put his hands around Kairi's waist, pulling her closer.

Kairi placed her lips on his, and Sora kissed her back.

It was a short, sweet kiss, and after parting Sora stated, "We need to relax more often."

That made Kairi smile, "I love you, Sora. Don't ever forget that."

"You know I won't," he placed another gentle kiss on her forehead.

After looking at each other for a long time, Sora felt he needed to ask Kairi something.

"Hey, Kairi?"

"Hm?"

"You know I love you, right?"

"Of course."

"…and, you know you can trust me."

"Yes."

"Then…what do you say to trying something new?"

"Like what?" Kairi's eyes looked confused.

"Like this."

Sora gently placed his hand on her cheek, and leaned in to kiss her again. But, this wasn't just any normal kiss.

Kairi noticed that Sora's lips began to part, so she followed suit and opened hers as well. Then, Kairi's heart leaped inside her chest. Sora's tongue was entering her mouth, arousing an unexpected sensation within her. Tingles of pleasure went up her spine as she touched his tongue with hers.

Every second became more and more passionate then the last, and they had now been making out for six minutes straight. The desire to want the other more was driving them insane.

Soon, Sora had rolled over on top of Kairi. Needing to taste even more if her, he began to kiss down from her mouth to her neck.

Intrigued by his actions, Kairi grabbed the bottom of Sora's shirt and pulled it off.

Kairi's lip curled up as she looked, Man, I never knew he worked out that much!

Her thoughts soon changed, and she gasped from Sora slowly beginning to pull up her top. A moan was soon heard coming from her throat as Sora began to move his fingers up to her bra.

Kairi's lips were soon covered by his lips again, and their tongues danced in their mouths.

They had never felt so much love for each other before, but when Sora's fingers started to reach under Kairi's bra, he heard her shout, "Sora, wait!"

Sora stopped. He had gone way too far. He couldn't believe he let his emotions take over so quickly.

"Kai, I'm…I'm so sorry, I didn't mean-"

Kairi put a finger up to his mouth, "Shhhhh. It's okay. It's my fault, too."

"But-"

"Sora, it's okay. Don't feel so bad," a lustful smile came upon her, "Besides, I had fun."

"Well…let's just not go THAT far again, alright?"

"Agreed. We're still too young. We'll just have to wait."

"Until when?" Sora asked, again kissing her lips.

"Well…don't you want to get married after high school?"

Sora's eyes almost popped out of his sockets. Marriage? After school was over? It was too long off to think about it now…but still-

RING! RING!

Sora thoughts came to a halt, and he picked up the phone.

"Hello?"

"Sora, it's Riku! Get Kairi and come to the hospital quick!" you could tell he was upset by the sound in his voice.

"What! Hospital?"

A Pause…Riku's sobs could be heard on the other end.

"It's Natalie…She's hurt."

WOW! Lot's of stuff going on in this chapter! Hope you all liked it and please review! I wanna know if the plot I'm going with is alright with you guys. Thank You!