Sleepless Chapter 22

It was eleven at night and Kairi was getting second thoughts about going out to the island. She gripped the thalassa shell in her jacket pocket tightly as she walked onto the docks. Her boat was there ready to go, in the water. She looked out into the ocean, it looked beautiful but it felt scary at the same time. Kairi quickly got into her boat and untied it. She picked up her paddles and started to row as fast as she could. She always got kind of scared rowing to the island alone in the dark. Luckily it's a full moon tonight. I just hope no one spots me. Kairi kept rowing as fast as she could and was on the island within ten minutes. She quickly tied her boat to the docks and jumped on the island. Now what?

She walked on the shore and looked at the paopu fruit tree. Her hand grabbed the shell again, the charm. Her eyes widened, remembering what the charm looked like instantly.

"Kairi…" A voice called from behind her. She turned around quickly to see nothing around. Her heart pounded in her chest harshly, like it was trying to burst out of her chest. She pressed on her left side of her chest to try and convince it to stay there. She could hear her heartbeat like it was in her ears now.

It's my lucky charm, be sure to bring it back to me! The words repeated in her head again and again. She closed her eyes tight as tears escaped them. She was frustrated. All these memories were appearing but they all had gaps in them. She couldn't even guess who was missing from them.

I looked everywhere for you, but you were with me all along… His voice echoed in her mind. "I'm with you, Kairi. C'mon, you can do it!" His voice came from the secret place this time. She gasped and quickly ran into it. It was dark but once she reached the center, the moonlight gave the place its unreal glow. No one was in there that she could see. She bit her bottom lip as she looked at the drawings scribbled on the rocky walls. There were some drawings she was confused about, containing her, Riku and another boy. She wondered if it was Tidus but wasn't sure. She continued her walk and went near the peculiar door at the end of the cave. Kairi didn't dare touch it so she looked around it, catching sight of another drawing.

A paopu fruit? She gripped her shell again as she kneeled towards the sketch of her and a boy feeding each other paopu fruits. Kairi gasped once she felt her heart skip a beat. She stared at the drawing, it didn't look like Tidus.

It must be you, right? She was talking to the voice that compelled her here. I must have given you my charm, right? The voice didn't answer, but she knew how she'd find the answer. She got back up and ran back to the docks. "I know exactly how I'll find out," she told herself with a satisfied smile. Kairi got into her boat and started to row her way back to the main island.

She woke up the next morning excited and ready for the day. Kairi took a quick shower and went to meet the group at the beach. She suggested going to the beach to make up for not going on the trip with them. They greeted her with hugs and casual talk. "Tidus, can I talk to you in private?" Kairi asked as she grabbed his forearm lightly.

Wakka and Selphie whispered loudly to each other, "Ooooo…!" They always did that now that Kairi confessed her and Tidus kissed. Tidus shot Wakka a glance and the orange-haired boy got the message quickly and turned his back on them. Selphie did the same as she giggled and ran towards the water. Wakka followed her, not wanting to get that glance again.

"What do you want to talk about?" He questioned as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"I just wanted to ask if you have any lucky charms," she said simply as she looked up at him. He frowned a little as he went off to his thoughts.

He grinned, "Yeah." Kairi's eyes begged for a better explanation. "You." He said seriously. Kairi tried to fight back laughter on his corny reply but lost the battle. He started laughing with her, "What?" Tidus asked embarrassed.

"You are such a cornball!" She giggled while she hit him on the arm gently.

"Yeah, whatever," He said pretending to be hurt. Tidus grabbed her hand and ran with her to the others.

So it is you. I'll try my best to remember you, I promise.

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