AN: Thanks for sticking out the long first Chapter. However, the first Chapter is always boring, isn't it? Or is it just my writing? I wonder …

And, I just realized I didn't give this town a damn name. Hmmm ... Maybe when they start school or something. Unless you can use your own imagination ? LOL .

[Chapter Two: It tasted like . . . ]

I woke up with a massive headache, and I felt incredibly dizzy. I moaned as I sat up straight on my bed. Funny how I always feel like this after six or eight drinks. I looked over at my side and saw that my grandma was no longer there. Then again she gets up at the crack of dawn. I yawned and shook off my sickness, or tried to anyway. I got up and opened my door. It was cool outside. I made my way across the lawn to the house.

The house smelled of coffee and breakfast. My grandparents were already gone to work. When I looked at the table there was a note. It read:

Sweetie,

Here are some applications for a Job, some people are looking for help. We'll be home around seven this evening. We may be old, but we have jobs to attend too.

xoxo Granny & Grandpa

I sighed as I looked at all the papers on the table. For a small town, there was sure a lot of places to work. I made a cup of coffee and started filling them out. Half way through filling them out. There was a knock at the door. Me and Kira both went to the door, and answered it to Kairi. She smiled at me, and I led her into the kitchen.

"You look pretty sick." She pointed out. I laughed. "Don't worry, Coolers are evil. Nothing but sugar." She sighed. Kira was sniffing her legs, and circling her. Kairi only watched him in amusement.

"Oh well. A drinks a drink." I smiled. "Hey, do you have a Job?" I wondered and she nodded. Now she was picking up Kira. "My grandparents are making me get one." I rolled my eyes, but smiled at their offer.

"Well, you will get pretty bored here, so a Job is a good thing." She smiled at me. I stared at her for a moment, she was really beautiful. Round face, big blue-violet eyes, thin shiny red hair and a small frame. I quickly looked away, realizing I was checking her out. "You okay, Namine?" She wondered.

I laughed nervously. "Feeling sicker then I thought. Hey, you want to come with me around town while I hand these out?" She agreed, and I quickly filled them out. I took a quick shower and changed. I put a leash on Kira and off we went.

In this town, all the houses were spread apart and had huge yards. I think the town only made their money off travelers who come to gas up and buy food. We talked for a long time, Kairi and I. I told her about my parents, and how they had problems. She told me her mother passed away, and she lived with her dad now. We were both the same age. However, she was more grown-up then I was. I can tell by looking at her, the way she talked and moved. It was like a grown-up.

"Roxas and Xion are the only cute couple around here." She mentions, and I asked her why. I was curious about them. "Well, because they're the only ones that play. You know, act silly with each other. Other couples don't even hold hands around here."

I lowered my eyes. "Sounds like there's barely any love here." She nodded. "Well that's okay, I don't need love right now. I just need a break." I chuckled, and Kairi rolled her eyes.

On our way back to my house, we stopped at this random house and Kairi came out with a small bottle. I only laughed at her, realizing what it was. We walked back to my little bedroom and sat in there. "We should call Xion." Kairi says, and I nod. Kairi pulls out her cellphone and starts texting. "She'll be here in ten minutes." I laughed at how fast that was.

We poured ourselves a drink and began talking again. "I think Xion is my only girlfriend. Everyone else, especially the girls, are difficult to be friends with. All cause trouble over nothing." I nodded, listening intently.

We were sitting at a small round table that was in my room, and we both reached for the bottle at the same time. Her hand was over mine, we stayed there for a moment or two. She looked at me and smiled. I nervously smiled and pulled away. She laughed quietly and put the bottle in her hands, reading the label. We were quiet until Xion showed up.

"Roxas wouldn't almost let me go. I had to run away." She giggled, and sat down with us and made herself at home. "I guess it's just us girls. Roxas, Sora and Riku all went on an adventure."

"To where?" I wondered. They both looked at each other and smiled. I looked at them confusingly.

Xion answered me. "Usually they end up somewhere stupid." I only laughed with Kairi.

All that evening, we slowly drank and ended up talking about everything. My granny came in once to give us sandwiches, which was nice. We talked about school, work, our families, sex, boyfriends and anything else in between. By the time the bottle was done, again I was feeling a good buzz. I got up and loved this feeling, the feeling where you don't got any feelings, but pure happiness.

When Xion got up, she fell to the ground. Me and Kairi gasped, fell to our knees beside her and tried waking her up. She wouldn't wake up, and we both looked up at each other. Our noses almost touching, I could taste her breath and it tasted like sweet vodka. Our eyes staring into each others. I smiled drunkenly, and stumbled back onto my butt. She laughed at me.

Just then Sora, Riku and Roxas walked and looked at us with a raised eyebrow. Roxas was instantly at Xions side. I explained to them what had happened, and Roxas placed Xion on the bed. Me and Kairi got up, and shook our heads. I was feeling buzzed, and decided never to drink in the late afternoon again.

"What did you girls drink?" Sora asked, looking at me with worried eyes. I couldn't help but feel little guilty. I lowered my head, and shrugged.

"Some no-name Vodka." Kairi answered. Roxas finally woke up Xion, although she look wasted, she was up. Roxas whispered a few things to her, and off they went. Riku followed, carrying the other side of her.

"I'll be back." Sora said, and followed them as well.

I fell back on my bed, and Kairi did the same. We both laid there in silence, only our breathing could be heard. I closed my eyes and decided that was not a good idea. I rolled over and looked at Kairi. She turned my way and smiled.

"I feel … like I get drunk because I'm sad. I feel like it's what I need." I told her and her smile quickly faded. "That's a bad, isn't it?"

"Yeah, pretty much. Maybe you shouldn't drink anymore, I know it's summer and all, and everyone goes out. But maybe not you, you miss your brothers too much, and your mom hurt you." She told me, brushing my hair behind my ear. I smiled at her advice. Maybe she was right. This was too much, maybe getting a job and focusing on Kira would be better for me.

"Sounds good." I smiled to myself, and nodded. I turned over and looked at the ceiling, wondering and thinking. I blinked and looked to my side to see that Kairi had fallen asleep. I got up and watched for a little while. Her slow, distinctive breathing. How innocent she looked when she slept. I put my hand to her face, and took a few strands of hair off her face.

I turned around to look at Sora who was standing at the door, smiling with her arms crossed. "Do we have to take her home too?" Sora asked in a whisper, and I shook my head slowly.

"No, she can sleep here." I told him. "Xion could have too, but I guess Roxas wants to take care of her." We both smiled at each other, and Sora nodded, turning around to leave. "Thanks, Sora." He only raised his hand, and he was gone.

I moved Kairi against the wall, put the blanket over her and rolled up beside her facing the other way. I closed my eyes, and was slowly drifting off. I don't know if I was dreaming or not, but I could swear I heard Kairi say, "I love you."

x x x

That morning we woke up bright and early, and I didn't feel sick one bit. I felt energized and ready for a new day. I stretched and walked outside to a beautiful morning. The sky was blue, birds were flying around and Kira was running around in the yard happily. As soon as he saw me, he ran to me and I unhooked him. I walked into the house and my grandparents were still here.

They both smiled at me and I returned the smile. "Good Morning. Today we were wondering if you wanted to go fishing." My grandpa said. "It's our day off."

My mouth fell open. "Fish? Really?" I could feel myself getting excited, and he nodded. "You still have the boat?" I asked, sitting down at the table.

"Of course, and you can bring a few friends if you want too." My grandma told me. "We're leaving in about in an hour."

I jumped to my feet and ran to the shed, Kairi was standing on the patio looking refreshed as well. I told her what was happening, and she agreed to come with me. I also wanted to invite Sora, and she said she would tell him. I ran back in the house and had a quick shower. I ran back to the shed and got dressed. I fed Kira, and waited patiently.

I helped them move things into the back of the truck. Sora showed up in no time and helped me out. Kairi later showed up. We helped them move the tackle box, fishing rods and life jackets into the back. A huge lunch was made and put in the back as well. Turns out, we were heading to some island later. The three of us jumped in the back of the truck including Kira, and we headed to the docks.

My grandpas boat was a big massive thing. He carried all the things into the boat and we sat down. My grandma sat in the back with my grandpa and we sat in the front with the supplies. I was excited. I hadn't been on a boat since I was a child. The breeze felt good when we finally got going, and I couldn't help but close my eyes and enjoy the feeling.

It was about an hour until we stopped beside some island. We pulled out our fishing rods and kept quiet, Kira was glaring at his own reflection. I watched him with amusement. My rod finally got a tug, and I jumped up excitedly and pulled back. I growled as the fish started fighting with me. I started reeling in but it stopped a little ways in and I become worried.

"Keep pulling!" They all yelled, and I did. I gave one last final tug but that didn't help. It pulled me, and I leaned over the boat. I screamed as I fell back, reaching out to grab something. Sora reached for me, he grabbed my hand, but I was already touching the water and we both fell in.

We were both holding hands as we sunk to the bottom, and when he finally got a control over our bodies we swam to the surface. We laughed when we looked at each other. I looked up at my grandpa, grandma and Kairi who seemed to be in disbelief. I only smiled.

"Well give us your hand." Kairi laughed, and I reached for them. They easily pulled me out and we all had to lift Sora. Sora wasn't fat but he was heavy, maybe it was from being so tall. When we got on the boat, we were freezing.

My grandma wrapped a blanket around the both us and we cuddled together for warmth. "This sucks. I really wanted to catch a fish." I mumbled, shivering at the same time. I looked at Kairi for a response, but it seemed like she was annoyed or something, her hand was under her chin and she didn't look at me. I looked away. Maybe she liked Sora, and was annoyed we were sharing the same blanket. I had to tell her, I didn't feel that way about him.

"Maybe that wasn't a fish. It was probably a piece of log or garbage." My grandpa said. I nodded, a fish could not be that strong. We came to a vacant island and made a small fire. It was afternoon now, and it was warm out. Me and Sora sat especially close to the fire, trying to dry ourselves. Kira was licking my arm too, trying to dry me off.

"Well, two more weeks until school." My grandma pointed out.

I nodded. "You know, maybe I think I will stay. For a year or something." I said quietly, and suddenly they were all looking at me. I blinked at their quick moment, they wrapped their warm bodies on me. I smiled. "You guys are happy, it seems." I giggled.

My grandpa kissed my forehead, "I'm glad. You graduate this year, don't you?" He asked. I shrugged. "Well if you do or don't, I am happy you are staying with us."

My grandma kissed me too, "Me too." She smiled at me, with her huge brown eyes.

Sora and Kairi hugged me and said they were happy as well. We sat in silence for the time being, staring at the fire. Maybe if I did graduate this year, I could get my brothers faster. I nodded to myself. Finally, after a little drying we headed on home. Me and Sora cuddled together because it was beyond freezing.

We put everything in the back of the truck and we drove off. First we dropped off Kairi, and she watched us drive away. Second we dropped off Sora, he walked towards me and kissed my cheek. I smiled, and he jumped out of the truck. My smile quickly vanished when we drove off. I had to explain to Sora too, that I didn't look at him that way.

I helped my grandparents put everything away and then me and Kira headed to the Shed. The sun was just setting and I felt extremely exhausted. I changed my clothes and laid on my bed and stayed there.

I almost fell asleep until there was a knock at my door, "Come in!" I yelled and Kairi walked in. I sat up and noticed right away she was upset. I felt for her.

"Namine." She said in a flat tone, looking serious.

I shook my head, and got up. I grabbed a hold of her hands and looked at her in the eyes. "Look, I don't like Sora. Not like that. I love Sora like one of my family. It's okay, you know." I told her in one long sentence, trying to sound thoughtful.

She blinked several times. Before I knew it, her lips were forced against mine. Her soft pink lips. My eyes shot wide open, my heart almost jumped out of my chest beating so fast and I couldn't breath. Incapable of catching my breath. Kairi had lunged forward, closing her eyes and kissed me. I didn't stop her. It lasted for a moment or two, maybe even a second, I don't know, because time froze and she seemed to be kissing me forever. and ever.

When she pulled away, I only stared at her. She didn't smile, she didn't say anything and she turned around to walk away. I stuck out my hand and nearly said her name. But, I didn't know what the hell I was supposed to say. I'm sorry? Thank you? I fell to my knees and started to breath heavily. Thousands of things shot through my mind.

Kairi kissed me.

No, a girl kissed me.

I'm not gay.

That's not a nice thing to say.

But SHE kissed me, that doesn't make me gay.

So, if she was the one who kept kissing me, it'd be okay.

Wait.

No!

It's Kairi!

It's a Girl!

Kairi likes me?

No, she can't like me.

She was probably thanking me.

For what though?

Handing Sora over to her?

What. The. Hell.

I opened my eyes, and it was pure silence. Not even Kira was snoring outside, no bugs flying around, no cars passing by. Sora flashed through my memory, then Kairi, then Sora, then Kairi, then Sora. They did make a good couple. So, maybe she was really thanking me. That's her way of thanks, I nodded and got up off the ground. I looked at myself in the mirror.

My cheeks were red, I was smiling uncontrollably and I felt giddy. I liked it when she kissed me? I wondered. I slowly moved my hands to my mouth, and continued to smile. She tasted like … sweetness. Something sweet. I walked over to my bed and laid there.

She had to be thanking me.

I heard of girlfriends kissing all the time for fun, maybe she was like that too.

I laid there, wondering and thinking. Hopefully tomorrow, no-one would kiss me and we could all be friends. I prayed for it, I didn't want drama. I just wanted friends. Kairi's eyes flashed through my memory. My eyes shut tightly, and it was like I couldn't control my breathing. Her lips flashed through my thoughts. I forced my eyes open. I thought of her just as a friend. Right?

I sighed, closed my eyes and fell asleep.

x x x

EN: Too soon? I don't care. This is gunnah be one LONG story . Believe me , so mine as well get the wheel rolling . Well … not that long. I know my ending, and there's this scene I'm really excited about writing. But thanks for reading.