A/N: They are all twelve/thirteen.

Disclaimer: I dost not ownest Kingdom Hearts.


Simple and Clean

Maybe some things really are that simple...

Sora glared at his bedroom ceiling, arms crossed. He lay on top of his bed, thoughts of earlier that day still running through his head. How could Riku do something like that?! He knew Sora liked her! So why would he ask her out? And why would she say yes?!

"Might as well face it," he muttered. "Kairi will never like me like that."

"Sora? Can I come in?" His mother asked from behind his door. When he didn't respond, she came in anyway and sat on the bed next to him.

"...Do you want to talk?" she asked at last.

No response.

"I know it's hard seeing them together. But things will get better. I promise. Riku is a good friend. I'm sure there's a reason he did it." He stayed silent, so she sighed and stood up. No words could comfort him then.

Imperfect Love

Their imperfections made them perfect for each other...

She stared at him a moment, thinking, then slowly nodded. "O-Okay..." Xion mumbled, sniffing. "I forgive you... Just... don't do it again."

"I won't. I promise." He grinned at her and gave her a tight hug, thankful she was such a forgiving person. "Why don't we go out for ice cream after school? Just the two of us; no Axel."

The ravenette blinked. "But... we always have ice cream with Axel."

But with him it's not like a date... he thought. Aloud, he said, "I don't think he would mind. This isn't exactly his business. C'mon, please? I'll pay..."

Xion thought for a moment. "Two sea salt ice creams?" she asked meekly.

The blonde chuckled. "If that's what you want, sure."

She echoed his grin. "Then yeah. Ice cream after school it is. Just the two of us." Like a date...