A/N: Update time.

I anticipate that there will only be about 2-3 more chapters, but that's only a guess.

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Chapter 23: The Fix

(Namine's POV)

The atmosphere in the room turns awkward after our kiss. I'm standing there in silence and Sora is staring at me. I smile at him and he smiles back. I search my brain for something to say. I can't think of anything at all, I'm still stunned by what happened. He touched my face and kissed me…on the lips. A few minutes pass and then reality snaps back. I have yet to solve the problem. I can't keep him here longer, it would be the wrong thing to do. I have to do this for his own good. I don't want to let go of him but I must.

"Sora, I can fix everything."

"Huh?"

"You know, the memory problem. I can fix it for you."

"Okay, what do we do?"

"We have to go to the thirteenth floor."

"There's a thirteenth floor?"

"Yes, and I think Marluxia is waiting there for you."

"Which one is Marluxia again?"

"He is the one that captured me and I'm pretty sure that this castle is his operation."

"So, he's kind of a big deal?"

"Yeah."

"I can take him."

"Sora, he's not going to go easy on you. He's dangerous!"

"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine."

"I am going to worry, Sora. After all, it's my fault you're even in this mess."

"Namine, I told you that it was alright. I'm not mad at you, I swear."

"I know that YOU forgave me, but I still haven't forgiven myself."

"I wish you would. You are so hard on yourself, it's ridiculous!"

"I'll learn to forgive myself someday, hopefully."

"I'm sure you will. We all have our inner demons to fight, it's a part of life."

It looks like my inner demons are winning this battle. But, he has a good point. I need to stop beating myself up, it's not helping.

"You're right, Sora."

"Yeah, I try."

"Let's get going, I've got a memory to repair."

"Namine?"

"Yeah?"

"Stay here, I'll come back for you when it's safe."

"But…"

"But, nothing. Look after Riku for me, okay? I know he's a fake but I would still hate for something to happen."

"Alright, I'll stay here."

"See you soon, Namine."

"Sora?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you promise me something?"

"Anything."

"Promise me that you'll be safe."

"I promise."