A/N: I'm sorry this is late! I hope this can make up for it! Think of it as a New Years present. Happy New Year! I would like to thank Abysilityy, threecatspajamas, .Nana Potato., and Amu123 For helping me pick a Nickname for Sora! Thanks and I hope you like this chapter! Hey, Has anyone seen Resident Evil: Degeneration? That movie was Awesome!! Anyway, on with the chapter! Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts.

"Hey look, Naminé! The rain stopped!" Sora exclaimed.

Sora and Naminé were heading to their fourth period. The day was going by fast but to Naminé thought that it could go by faster. Ever since the incident in the morning, Naminé has been constantly pestered by Kairi, who kept making fun of her and Sora.

"That's great Sora, but if we don't hurry we're going to be late for French class." Naminé said, prying Sora away for the window.

"Actually, that's one class I'd like to miss."

xxx French Class xxx

"Good afternoon, Students." The teacher, Mrs. Rae greeted. "Before we begin, I would like to make an announcement. Due to the low grades on our most recent test," Mrs. Rae pauses to glance at Sora, who grins sheepishly in return. "I've decided to have everyone take the test again. This time, take advantage of your time and study. The test will be next week. Now, I would like you to get into pairs and converse with one another in French. Use everything you've learned." Mrs. Rae said before going to her desk to finish grading papers.

"Hey Naminé, do you want to be my partner?" Sora asked.

Naminé smiled and nodded. They move their desks so they were facing each other.

"You're lucky Sora. You get to remake your test." Naminé said.

"Yeah. But, I don't know if I'll pass this time. I mean, even the teacher believes I'll fail." Sora said, hanging his head in shame.

"Cheer up, Sora. This time you have something you didn't have last time."

Sora looks up. "Oh? And what is that?"

"Me, of course. I'll make sure you pass. So, today after basketball practice, we'll go to my house and have a study session." Naminé said, a smile grazing her features.

Sora smiled back. "Thanks Nami."

"No problem. We should probably start on our assignment. I'll go first. Bonjour"

"Bonjour." Sora replied, using the only French word he knows.

Naminé smiled and said, " Comment allez-vous?"

Sora titled his head slightly to the side, confusion written on his face.

"That means, how are you?" Naminé explained.

"I'm fine, except now I'm really sure I'm going to fail!" Sora whined as he banged his head on his desk. Naminé sighed. 'This isn't going to be easy. If Sora gives up like this, he'll fail for sure..."

xxx Basketball Practice xxx

"Okay boys, keep going through the drills until its time to go. I'll be in my office." Coach Michaels said before he entered his office.

Sora, Roxas, and the rest of the team begin on their drills when Seifer, Fuu, and Rai enter the gym.

"Hey look, it's the school chumps. Practicing to lose another game?" Seifer sneered, Fuu and Rai at his side.

"Shut up, Seifer. Why don't you and your pathetic excuse of a posse get out of here!" Sora yelled.

"Sora. Don't you have any respect for you elders? No matter, we're just passing by." Seifer said before he and his followers walked up to Sora.

Naminé, who had been drawing in the bleachers waiting for Sora to finish practice, tried to hide behind her sketchbook as Seifer glanced at her.

"Naminé. Still an outcast, huh? But still, she is kinda cute." Seifer said, loud enough for only Sora to hear.

"Don't even try. Naminé would never like a guy like you. Besides, I'd never let you get close to her because if you do, I will hurt you." Sora threatened.

Seifer smirked. "Don't worry Sora. I'd never go after your girlfriend, I'm not that kind of guy." Seifer and his followers made their way to the exit, but not before Seifer winked at Naminé, who grimaced in return.

When Seifer and his group left, Roxas walked up to Sora. "Sora. Me and the guys are heading in. Why don't you go and comfort Nami?"

Sora nodded. "Yeah, I will. I'll see you later."

Roxas smiled and he and the rest of the guys entered the locker room. Sora climbed up the bleachers and took a seat next to Naminé.

"Hey." Sora said, causing Naminé to look up at him. "Don't worry Nami! I'll protect you from Seifer like I did back then."

Naminé smiled. "Thanks Sora. But, I'm not the weak child I used to be. I can handle Seifer."

Sora smiled back. "Okay, but I'll be at your side." Naminé nodded. "Always."

A/N: I'm sorry this isn't very long, I promise to update sooner and make it longer! Oh, and I'll explain what happened between Sora, Namine, and Seifer in the next chapter. This is like a filler chapter. Either way, I hope you like it! Okay, Review Replies!

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threecatspajamas: Thank you! I'm glad you like it so far! ^^ I know spanish but you're right, French is fun. I hope you get to learn French someday! I hope you like this chapter! Happy New Year!

Angle09: Aww, Thank you! :D I'm glad you like the story! I know some French, I'm learning little by little so sometimes I may use a translator. Yeah, I like learning new languages too! I hope you get to learn French someday! The language of love, romantic huh? :D Happy New Year!

.Nana Potato.: Thank you for the nicknames! I'm glad you like the story! Sora and Namine are navie, aren't they? But in a cute way! :D I hope you like this chapter! Happy New Year!