Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts, or the song sung by Jesse McCartney "Because You Live", I just think it's a song that really fits some couples, this one on particular :D.

A/N: Well, how is everyone? I trust you all have had a good Holiday Season? My Christmas was good :P, anyway, I digress...well, here's another sappy songfic for Sora and Kairi, let me know how I did, okay? Of course, the only way to do that would be to review, lol, anyway enjoy:

Because You Live

Romance (SoraXKairi)

Staring out at the rain with a heavy heart, it's the end of the world in my mind.

The last thing Sora remembered was the feeling of the dark Keyblade piercing his chest, then…darkness, pure darkness. He then felt numb, cold, and emotionless, like nothing really mattered to him anymore. Well, that wasn't entirely true, one thing was important to him, or better yet, one person: Kairi. She was the reason he plunged the evil Keyblade into his chest, so he could restore her heart and bring her back. Now, he was just content to drift into darkness with the knowledge that Kairi was safe. It was awful quiet though, Sora noticed that about the darkness, it wasn't a raging fury of shadows or anything like that, it was…nothing, there was no better way he could put it.

"Sora!" A voice pierced the silence, it was familiar to him.

"Kairi?" Sora thought as he was nearly blinded by a light, it was warm, welcoming, the exact opposite of the place he was in.

Then your voice pulls me back like a wake up call. I've been looking for the answer somewhere. I couldn't see that it was right there, but now I know what I didn't know.

As if on instinct, Sora ran with all his might towards the light, knowing full well who was waiting for him. "What was I thinking? Staying here, yeah right, if I can get out of here, you bet I will!" The brunette resolutely thought was he continued towards the light, the next thing he knew, he was released from the darkness. To his delight, it was Kairi who had called him, he gave her a thankful, loving hug. He missed that smell of the ocean breeze that her hair carried, so he took in every second, he was glad to be back, and he owed her for every moment.

It's alright, I survived, I'm alive again. 'Cuz of you, made it though every storm.

"Sora?" Kairi questioned in shock, she couldn't believe it, Sora had come back to her. It was a miracle, to say the least. Sora pulled away from the hug and their eyes locked.

"Kairi…Man, why can't I just admit my feelings for her?... thanks." Sora stammered as he realized that now wasn't the place for a confession, being as they were in the middle of the enemy stronghold.

What is life, what's the use, if you're killing me?

Sora, Kairi, Donald and Goofy immediately ran to the Gummi ship and made it to Traverse Town. While they were flying, Sora couldn't help but just stare at Kairi. He was so glad that she was back.

"You know, now that I think about it, Kairi was never gone. She was watching over me, in my heart, she kept me going."

I'm so glad I found an angel! Someone who was there when all my hopes fell. I wanna fly, looking in your eyes.

Sora finally realized something, what he thought had more too it. Not only was she the driving force behind this thoughts that never let him give up, but now he owed her his existence, his very heart, and after thinking about it, he'd gladly give it to her without a second thought. As far as Sora was concerned, she already had it. If one would ask him if that was the case prior to his adventure, he wouldn't be so certain, because then it was just a simple crush he had for her, but now it was without a doubt a full fledged love.

Because you live and breathe, because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help. Because you live, girl, my world has twice as many stars in the sky.

It was true, because of her Sora was still able to walk in the world of light. That thought overwhelmed him, it was strange. They finally made it back to Traverse Town, Sora explained everything that happened at Hallow Bastion to Leon, who promised him that they'd keep an eye on Kairi while he went off to save his best friend, Riku from the evil and dark clutches of Ansem, the Seeker of Darkness. Before he left, Sora needed to make some preparations though, like finding a Navigational Gummi, which Cid told him was in Leon's special training cove. When Sora arrived there, he was surprised to see Kairi there.

"You know? This kinda reminds me of our special place back at the island. It's got that nice musty feel." The auburn-haired girl turned and gave Sora a warm smile, she was happy he was still around.

"Um…Kairi, I've got to go back to save Riku." Sora looked down, he didn't like the idea of leaving her just as soon as she was safe and sound.

"Okay, I'll go too." She sounded serious, and when Sora looked at her, he could tell that she was.

"No! Wait…you have to stay here. You'd be safer here, with Leon and the others." Sora voiced his shock, her going with him was out of the question.

"But we've always stuck together, why should now be any different?" Kairi pouted.

"Kairi, we won't be apart, remember…our hearts are connected." Sora smiled as he placed his hand over his chest to signify what he meant.

"Okay…are you sure?" Kairi gave a look of concern.

"Yeah, you'd kinda get in the way." The brunette hero laughed a little.

"Alright, you win. Here…" The Princess of Hearts solemnly spoke as she placed a white, star-shaped object in Sora's hand. He looked at it and was surprised to see what it was. "Remember…no matter where you are, I'll always be with you." She added, with a slight blush on her face.

Because you live there's a reason why I carry on when I lose the fight. I want to give you what you've given me always.

"It's my lucky charm, be sure to bring it back to me!" Kairi mockingly scolded.

"Okay, I promise." Sora smiled as they left the cave. Like Cid said, the Navi G was in the cave, and Sora had found it while he was talking with Kairi. With that out of the way, Sora, Donald, and Goofy left to return to Hallow Bastion, to defeat Ansem, and hopefully save Riku. As he took a seat on the ship, he pulled out the charm from his pocket and just looked at it. "I promise…" Sora whispered as he gently gripped the shells in his hand.

Because you live and breathe, because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help. Because you live, girl, my world has everything I need to survive.

Because you live…I live…I live.

A/N: Well, how'd I do? Be sure to review, anyway g2g,

KBMP