Sorafanluver:Ha! I'm back!!! Yeah I have no school today!!!! Yay!!
Sora: Where is Roxas?
Sorafanluver: Wasn't he running after you?
Sora: Well yeah but he disappeared.
Sorafanluver: Where's Roxas?
Sora: Doesn't matter! I'm better than him!
Sorafanluver: WHERE'S ROXAS????
Sora:...Disclaimer: Sorafanluver does not own Kingdom Hearts.
Crush or Love?2: Regrets and Memories
Chapter 6 : Christmas Time
Christmas time was present in Destiny Islands. Decorations were set everywhere, trees decorated and houses lit up. Every shop in town were selling Christmas stuff. People kissing under a mistletoe, girls standing on their toes. The streets were cheery with positive moods: happiness, love, joy and every other good feeling that made your cheeks rose with a tint of pink. Every year, at the same period, things would get cheerful. Now we get back to a cozy little house which Kairi lives in. Christmas music playing, Kairi, dressed in a red outfit which included a red santa-like hat, twirled around her house setting up decorations. You guessed it. It was her favorite time of the year. Everybody knew she didn't want to break the tradition to celebrate. Every year, Kairi would throw a party with her friends the 23rd so they could exchange gifts and let the 24th for family bonding. So she was waiting for her friends to come and arrange the gift exchange plan. As she set a mistletoe at the ceiling of the entrance of the kitchen, the doorbell rang. Kairi hummed songs and scampered to the door. Opening the door, a spiky haired guy appeared with the name of Sora. She jolted on him and hugged him tightly whilst he laughed about Kairi's hyperness. She took his hand and led him inside her house closing the door behind her. He whiffed the smell of baked brownies. Kairi ran to the kitchen wanting to protect her delectable brownies from the hungry Sora. As they passed the mistletoe, Kairi came to a stop making Sora steer. He frowned and she just pointed up. His eyes met the mistletoe hanging above them.
"Mistletoe!" Sora said letting his hands around her waist and leaning closer. Kairi bit her lip and closed her eyes. Leaning closer and closer until lips brushed and pulled apart hearing the sound of the doorbell. Kairi ran to the door welcoming Tidus and Mike who found themselves crushed by Kairi's bear hugs. As soon as the were released they plopped themselves on the couch sighing. Sora stood beside Kairi, hands in his pockets, staring at the Christmas tree.
"Could you guys prepare the papers with our names for the gift exchange?" Kairi asked pointing to a pair of scissors accompanied by sheets and pens. Sora sat beside Tidus and started cutting. Kairi left jumping to the kitchen to check out the brownies.
"Where are your parents?" Mike asked writing a name on a piece of paper.
"They're Christmas shopping!" Kairi replies enthusiastically. The doorbell rang again. Sora managed to get up from the couch and walk to the door even though Kairi wanted to do it herself. Sophia and Namine came in followed by Max, Yuffie, Vanessa and Kevin.
"Gosh! You guys are only four!" Yuffie exclaimed looking around.
"Where is Roxas?" Kevin asked taking off his cap.
"He's going to be late. He had to clean up his room." Everyone laughed. The silence completely fell. That was until someone knocked at the door. Riku came in and went to hug Namine.
"Okay! We wrote every name on each piece of paper!" Tidus declared. Kairi jumped of excitement.
"Oh goodie!" she exclaimed getting remarks from the guys. They all sat on the carpet and waited for the others to come. A loud knock was heard at the front door. When Kairi opened the door, the rest of the group made way to the living room. Everything was set and Kairi squealed from anticipation. A loud thud was heard. Everyone eyed the door suspiciously. They leaned back when the doorbell rang. Kairi ran to open. She found, straightening his clothes, Roxas with a big grin attached to his face.
"Sorry, I'm late!" Roxas apologized. They sat on the carpet and Kairi held the box in which the names were dispersed.
"Okay who picks first?" Kairi asked. Everyone turned to Namine. She blushed and felt watched when she picked out the name from the box. She read it and smiled. They weren't supposed to say who they picked so Namine stayed quiet and Vanessa picked. She frowned when she read the name on the paper. After everyone picked they left for shopping. Everyone ran outside heading for the mall.
After many hours of shopping and getting the gift wrapping done at the mall, they all came back to Kairi's house. Putting all the gifts under the Christmas tree, they started up the music. Food was displayed for eating, Sora decided to attack those delicious brownies he was craving for and Kairi and Jessica started singing.
After a half an hour, they were all in the living room waiting for the gift exchange to begin.
"Since you picked first Namine, you should give first!" Kairi suggested. They were so happy that Kairi was such in a good mood. Namine took the gift and smiled giving the person she had chosen, the gift. The reaction from that person was none other than a squeal from Selphie. She opened her gift and saw a bubble gum vending machine, She hugged Namine tightly and sat back beside Tidus. Next was Selphie to give the next gift. She stood up again and held the gift in her hands after getting it from under the Christmas tree. She smiled and headed to the person. She gave it and came back to her place. She had given the present to Sarah. Sarah smiled when she found a Cd from her favorite singer: Kat Deluna. It was now her time. She felt unsure giving this present. She had been promised and now she wanted it to happen. She looked at the floor then lifted her gaze at a certain brunette. She gave the gift accompanied by a card.
"Read the card first!" Sarah had ordered. He followed her orders and started reading.
-Though we're friends
And we've been through some things
I just don't want us to end
I thought it was just a fling
But now it's clear
It's something I need
Not that I fear
And this is why you have to read
These words I wrote
The are from my heart
Sarah -
He just stood there gaping at the card. Sarah looked everywhere except in the direction of him. He left the letter beside him and opened the gift. It was a key chain, attached to it was a golden heart. There was something written. Five letters. S.A.R.A.H Did you guess who it was? It was none other than Sam. He had promised her they'd be together after Christmas but things happened that left them unsure. He just nodded his head whilst Josh peeked at the card. Several turns passed as it was Sophia's turn to give a gift. She gave it and he opened it to reveal a Tommy Hilfiger watch. He was so happy because he had lost his old one during the summer. He hugged Sarah and took the gift he was going to give. He felt his heart race. He walked to the person looking at the floor. He gave it to her and stood there waiting for her to open the gift. She took it and started opening it. After taking off the wrap she found a teddy bear holding a card and a long little box. She read the card.
I know you have to wait
But wouldn't it be great?
If we took our time
So that it'd be fine
These feelings I have for you
They make me want to kiss you
You still want the answer to but
And it's my fault
But listen to me
Don't say it to me
Prove it to me
And I will do exactly
Because I still want you
Because I live for you
If you'd cry
I would cry
If you'd die
I would die
I hope you understand
That we may be more than friends
Let's wait for it
Until it really fits
Tears started to form in her eyes. She ran to him and hugged him tightly. She didn't want to let go. Let go of this feeling she had. The feeling she had for so many days. Weeks. Months. Every second with him were a road to happiness though they had encountered problems along the way. She stared at his blue orbs. Tears started to form in his now. Both were sad. Hugging each other. Everybody around them stayed quiet. Both Sora and Kairi felt sad. Sad of the current situation. But they had been part of it. Part of every single detail. He held her close. He didn't want her in anybody's arms then his. He was hers and she was his. Tears rolled down Kairi's face. They pulled apart and Kairi opened the long little box which had a necklace with a silver heart. It was a locket. When Kairi opened it, tears rolled down again. It was a picture of Sora and her when they had been together. They were looking at each other admiring one each other for the love they had. They were holdings hands and Kairi was wearing the necklace Sora had previously given to her when they first started to date. She burst out in tears and hugged Sora. Sora held her really tight. It made their friends sad. Sad to watch them like this. After ten minutes of sadness they got again to the gift exchange. Kairi gave Roxas a brand new skateboard.
After everyone had given gifts to the others came the time to celebrate. Sora and Kairi were now in a relax and calm mood. Roxas put on a santa hat and whistled really loud. To that whistle, Ashley turned up the volume of the music. Riku put on a santa hat and gave one to Sora. Then everyone was wearing one. Tidus threw confettis meaning Kairi had to clean up after the party but they didn't mind. Selphie danced while eating brownies. Everyone was dancing, happy. Happy it was such a good time. Christmas. It really meant something for them. Roxas took the next person who was in his way and made that person dance with him. Unfortunately for him , it wasn't Jen but he was enjoing it. He had taken Namine and they danced. Riku, teasing Roxas in revenge, danced with Jen. Everyone was teamed up with anybody and they danced. Except for Sora and Kairi. Sora held her hand and led her to dancing with him. The music changed and the song was 'Last Christmas' (by Ashley Tisdale.. such a good song!). Everyone calmed down and took it slow. Kairi snuggled up to Sora. They were pressed against each other. Kairi could feel Sora's heartbeat getting faster. She smiled.
Sam and Sarah were sitting watching their friends enjoy the time. Sam had told Sarah he wanted to speak with her. So there he was. Taking a big breath.
"Sarah... I need to tell you something." Sarah turned around facing Sam. "I'm sorry for what I did. I didn't mean to hurt you. I..I don't know why I did that. All of this. But I don't know, suddenly I felt attracted by Kairi. I felt I could have her easily by taking care of her. She was so fragile at that moment and though she is now. I understand she was meant for Sora. I wish I hadn't come in between them and ruin the potential of us together. I know I promised you and..." Sarah cut him off. "Look Sam. I just don't want you to be like you were anymore. Promise. Promise me you'll change like the way you were when we first met. When we met several years ago. Do you remember what you first told me?" Sarah asked letting Sam into deep thinking.
"I said... I said :'You're pretty just like my mommy.'." Sarah nodded.
"You do remember."
"Of course! You're my best friend Sarah. I would never want to lose you. The way I acted was so selfish. I didn't mean to do that. I want us to be together. And this is where I come to a stop." Sam said. Sarah lifted an eyebrow. Sam takes a big breath.
"Yeah... do you want to go out with me, Sarah? Because I love you." Sarah felt tears on her cheeks. She hugged him.
"More than anything Sam."
Sorafanluver: Well this was another chapter. Deeds on the others on the next chapter! And those poems on those cards are my creations!
Sora:... Weren't you looking for Roxas?
Sorafanluver: Oh yeah! Where's Roxas????
Sora: Not again... remind me to not mention Roxas again guys!
Sorafanluver: Who are you talking to?
Sora: Our fellow readers!
Sorafanluver: Oh! Do you guys know where Roxas is? Well review and try to guess where he is. I need to find him.