The next day, Riku and I heard that Kairi was being let out of the hospital. She would be living with the mayor until further notice. Apparently, she has no memory of where she came from. All she can remember is her name.
"Are you sure that you can't see them?" I plead
Riku looks at me and shakes his head. "How many times do I have to tell you before your egghead realizes I can't?"
I let out a puff of air and walk away.
"Hey, why not ask Kairi? It's her first time here so you might as well try. I'm sure she'd enjoy that."
I turn around to look at Riku. "Maybe...that's if she is feeling good enough to go."
I decided to head off towards the mayor's house. I feel all nervous inside. I don't know exactly why. I never felt this nervous making friends with anyone before. Why is she any different? I shake my head and inhale and exhale a bit before I ring the door bell.
The mayor, with her hair all tied back, opens the door. She's wearing her glasses and an apron. "Smelled some food, did ya?" she laughs.
"Oh, no." I laugh putting my hands behind my head. "I came to see how Kairi's doing."
"In that case, let me go call her. Come in. Come in."
I decide to stay by the door and wait. She calls out for Kairi and soon she appears from the kitchen.
I can feel my heartbeat rising as I look at her small stature. I look down at my feet in order to hide my nervousness.
"Me and Kairi were just making a cake." She replies as she smiles down at Kairi. "Kairi, this is S-"
"Sora" Kairi replies.
"Oh, have you met?" She replies in astonishment.
Kairi nods her head.
"Uh... Kairi. I was wondering if you wanted to see...the...uh... meteor shower w-w-with me." I say as I close my eyes tightly.
"Whoa, a meteor shower? Sounds fun!"
"You really think so?"
She nods her head. I begin to feel all fuzzy inside. Finally I have found someone who I can be with during the shower.
"Alright, cool!" I shout.
"I'll see you later then!"
I quickly run out of the house and shout out how happy I was. I didn't think it would be that easy.
I came over to Kairi's around 8. That leaved just enough time to get to the other side of the island. Kairi looked pretty happy to see me. She gave me this really warm smile that made by cheeks turn as red as a tomato.
I guided her all the way to the shore and gave her a mini tour of the island in the process. She seemed so fascinated by her surroundings. When we finally reached the shore she took off her shoes and placed her feet in the water.
"It's so cold." She giggled.
"Of course it is!" I giggle back.
"I can't believe all this happened in such a short time."
"I can barely believe it either." I replied as I rubbed the back of my head.
"Thank you, Sora."
"For what?"
"For being so kind to me. You barely knew me but you still lent a hand. I'm grateful to have you Sora."
My face turned an even darker shade of red, "Well you know, you were lying there all unconscious...I had to help."
Kairi merely laughed at my presence. "You're such a goofball Sora, but I like that."
I gave out a weak laugh. My heart started to pound again. It felt like any second it was going to burst out of my body and I was terrified of that. I tried to relax as best as I could.
"You know, I find it interesting how I can talk to you so easily, Sora. I guess we were destined to be friends." She replied as she nudged me on the shoulder with her elbow.
"Maybe that's it! I wanted someone to see the meteor shower with, but no one wanted to go. Guess I was destined to see the shower with you!" I reply as I got all flustered inside.
Her hair starts to blow through the wind and she laughs as her tresses tickle her small face.
Kairi looks back at me with a cheesy grin and asks, "So when does it start?"
I stare at her pretty round indigo eyes and grow lost once again in them. I feel as if my body is getting weak to the point I will fall over.
"Hello, earth to Sora! You in there?" she states as she clobbers me on the head.
"Hey!" I pout.
"What time will it be starting?"
"Oh, shortly!"
I look around at the beautiful scenery; the waves begin to move at a slightly quicker pace. The sound seems so inviting and peaceful. I can see the stars glittering above me. I've never felt so happy to be here. I mean yes, I've enjoyed my times here with Riku, but Kairi is different. Something so different, that it's unexplainable. Something like we were already connected in the beginning.
"You sure are in deep thought." She replies.
"Huh...oh yeah!" I begin to state. "Oh look!" I shout.
The meteor shower is just beginning. The lights in the sky are glittering all over the place and I can see the amazement in Kairi's eyes.
Some seem to get closer and Kairi began to get scared. She hides behind me hoping I can protect her. I let out a laugh and pick up the toy sword I kept out from earlier.
"Don't worry, Kairi. I'll protect you. If one comes near you, I will knock it out far away with my sword!" I reply as I smack a pebble up in the air.
"Oh!" Kairi replies in shock.
"Thank you, Sora. You truly are a great friend!" Kairi says as she wraps her arms around my left one. Her arms feel so warm around me and I start to feel dizzy.
"You're welcome." I reply sheepishly.
I look back up at the stars thinking that maybe each one of them has their own little world. I laugh at the silly idea and look at Kairi.
She laughs at me for second but then looks above her, absorbing in all the lights in the sky as her eyes widen in amazement. She lets go of my arm and takes me hand in hers instead. I don't mind this at all though. I welcome it and enjoy the show we have displayed just for the two of us.
These sudden feelings make my stomach feel as if there are a thousand butterflies fluttering in there. I kind of like it though. I want her to keep that happiness always. For some reason, I don't want that happiness to ever fade. I will make sure that it will never change no matter what. This feeling is so bizarre. I'm not sure why I'm having it, but it kind of feels right. Like the feeling should always be there, me and Kairi forever, holding hands like this staring up at the luminous lights.