Sorafanluver: Wow! It's been such a long time since I left! Hunger Games actually made me come back on this website and then I thought of reading what I had previously written knowing I had left some stories unfinished. I thought I would have some time but I had one weird last year of college which was like a 6 months strike in there. I never thought of writing and I feel so bad for it. More than a year later, I've comeback and would like to actually give a big finale to this story for which I am gonna try my best to do. I'm gonna try myself to write a one-shot for Hunger games! So here's an update of this story!

Sora: It was about time you came back! I found Roxas in a skatepark laughing and rolling on a carpet which I believe is Aladdin's magic carpet! Where were you?

Sorafanluver: I have missed you too Sora... I've been busy finishing college and in my first year of University! And last trimester, I was working full time while going to school so no time there! Now I have set some time where I can dedicate my time to you! So there you go, the seventh chapter of CoL?2: Regrets and memories.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts and Sora.

Crush or Love? 2: Regrets and memories

Chapter 7: The New Year means change, right?

Every new year, people make resolutions for which they want to hold on for the rest of the year. Out of all people, how many do hold on to that? It's always a tradition to break it no matter what we tell ourselves so let's hope it doesn't do any bad to our friends from Destiny Islands. (Kind of intro like Gossip Girl haha!)

The sun was bright on the cool water of the blue ocean. The wind had picked up a bit but the sun made it possible to lie near the water in light clothes. Every person on the beach did not dare go into the water for it was too cold to really enjoy it. On the west side of the beach is a spiky brunette sitting on the sand admiring the sift waves that crash. His eyes of the identical color are looking deep into it and his mind is lost in deep thought. Wearing a light gray shirt with a dark blue vest, he sets his hood over his head. The winds seems to be hitting in his spikes. A few hours later, the sun is starting to set slowly and the boy still sits on the sand watching people leave. He checks his watch indicating that it is soon seven so he decides to stand up and walk away from the ocean. For this is not his first visit of the year, sometimes he sits near the water and contemplates everything that happens around him. Sometimes he gets a few visits from his friends and other times he's all by himself.

Sora's POV

After I stand up and leave the beach, I think about what I should do next. I decide it's best for me to go back home and not worry anybody about my whereabouts. As I make way to my house, which I see in my view, I come across one girl who has always been one of my top supporters. The wind is blowing in her blond strands and she smiles when we make eye contact. Neatly tucking her strands of hair behind her ears to clear her view she says to me : "Hey Sora! What are you up to?"

I smile and respond to her that I'm on my way back home and I point in the direction of my house.

"Oh! Okay! Well it was nice seeing you! Can't wait for school to start over! We didn't get the chance to see each other during the holidays." She says to me smiling.

"Yeah! I can't wait! I have spent my time working or going to the beach. Roxas is also coming back from Twilight Town tomorrow so we really have a lot to catch up! See you Monday!" I answer rubbing the back of my neck as I usually do. She smiles and tells me goodbye and I head back home where I'm late for dinner. I just hope my mom doesn't get mad for my late arrival.

Namine's POV

I am so happy to go back to school monday. I have not seen everybody during the holidays. I had left on vacation in some far-off islands and I didn't get to see many people when I came back after the new year. Seeing Sora on my way to Riku's has made my day. After spending so much time worrying about him and Kairi, I'm just happy that they talk a lot more than they used to. They are still not back together but I understand their opinions when Kairi told me that they had their whole lives ahead of them and they didn't want to spend it getting back together and they breaking up over and over again. For now, we all have to respect their decision and hope the best for them.

As I walk to Riku's house, I check my cellphone for the new text message I received while talking to Sora. I see that it's written:

"Hi Nam! Hope to see u soon! I miss u!"

This text message came from Kairi. It's good to hear she's been missing me as I am her best friend. I tuck my cellphone back into my white shorts' pocket and continue my way on to my boyfriend's house.

Roxas' POV

And there I go again, leaving my mother alone as I'm packing my stuff into my luggage. I sigh because I'm gonna miss this place. I was so happy to come back, but I've begun making my life in Destiny Islands and I really like it there. I close the luggage and drop it on the floor besides my bed. The bed which I hadn't slept on it for months is now being left alone again. It's so comfy and yet cold at the same time. I've spent most of my time with my friends and now I have to go back. I feel like living two lives, one where I don't have a girlfriend and one where I don't have a mother, though my aunt is really like my mom to me.

As I leave the front door, my mom comes to hug me and tells me to take care of myself. I hug her back and leave walking to the train station which is not so far away. As I board the train and wait for it to start its way to Destiny Islands, I sigh and just look outside the window seeing the world I'm leaving yet again. I'm not actually complaining about going back to living with Sora, it's just that I feel like leaving a part of me here everytime I leave. I'm okay living in Destiny Islands, but I know my future might not be anywhere here or Destiny Islands for the matter. I see myself exploring what might be outside there when I grow older.

Sora's POV

After eating dinner, I hurriedly go into my room and start cleaning up the mess I made during the holidays. Roxas is coming back and this room looks like there has been rats living here. Okay not that much, but it is still messy. I'm actually doing this because my mom asked me to. That's when I hear her calling out my name.

"Sora!" she yells. I stuff my clothes in my drawers and my closet and go downstairs.

"What's wrong mom?" I asked her scratching the back of my head.

"Roxas is coming tomorrow, I thought I'd go do the groceries for you boys. Do you want to come with me?" she smiles and gets her car keys.

"Sure mom! Anything to change my mind!"

"Did you finish cleaning your room or do you want me to finish?" she asks knowing the answer already.

"There is only a few finishing touches to do. I'd like your help after doing groceries." I say to her and the I think. "By the way, why didn't you do groceries in the morning?" I ask her because she always do them during the day.

"Oh, I got so late in my cleaning that I didn't have enough time to do it before. If only my son would help me clean the house, things would go faster." she answers back.

"Yeah yeah! I know mom. I am a very bad son." we both laugh and head outside to the car.

Kairi's POV

I can't believe school is back on Monday. It seems like forever since I saw anybody. I didn't see anybody except at the mall during the holidays. I guess everyone was with their family. My holidays were like every year. Though, I really like Christmas, the New Year is absolutely the reverse. I hate it because it means we have to start fresh and think up resolutions we're never going to hold on for all year long. Thought I think it's stupid, this year I promised myself things were going to change between me and Sora. He was so kind at Christmas but he wants to take things slow. I don't entirely like the idea of taking it slow but if it means getting back together with him, I would wait patiently. I think the guys know that I belong with Sora so they won't try themselves at me. Everytime Sora doesn't feel well, it creates an impact on everyone around. It's like the world isn't the same if Sora isn't happy. I feel bad and sometimes awkward for being the one to blame but I couldn't do anything. Things didn't feel right at the time because we were always together with our friends. We never get to have time alone. Now, I have to work things up to tell him everything that's on my mind. I sigh and lay down on my bed. I have already packed my books for monday and now I don't have anything to do. I tie my hair in a ponytail and grab a book on my nightstand and start reading it until I fall asleep.

The next morning I wake up, light slightly slipping in my room through an opening of my curtains. I did fall asleep while reading my book because the book is now on the floor, opened at a page I have already read. I get up and pick up my book to put it back gently on my nightstand. I stretch myself and look at my reflection in the mirror. My hair is a mess and I can only let out a laugh as I untie my hair.

After taking my shower and dressing myself, I go downstairs to the kitchen and pour myself some cereal and milk for breakfast. I sigh and wish the day would already be over so that it could be monday and see my friends. I think about texting Sora wondering if he wanted to see me so I pick up my cellphone and text him: 'Hey Sora, what r u doing today?' I let out a deep breath out of fear to find out his answer. My cellphone vibrates and I check the screen for his answer. 'Picking up Roxas. Want to come?' I smile and answer yes automatically. He answers back that he will meet me at my house in an hour. I might not spend the day alone with him but I'm still happy to see him. I really wish we wouldn't have to take things slow because there is nothing stopping us to get together but I have to respect his decisions. I smile and get all giddy and take the next thing I can grab to hug it and it happens to be a picture of myself in elementary school. I just hope it's going to be a good day without any drama. Though we're not going to be alone, I just hope things are going to change between us.

Sorafanluver: And there it goes, just a little update I started writing back in December haha! Told myself I should at least finish it since I don't have school for the whole week.

Sora: About time you got back. I thought I would be stuck at dinner for a whole year.

Sorafanluver: Well now you're stuck going to meet Kairi until I get you two to meet up.

Sora: You're so mean. I'm going to go hide myself until you decide to come back for the next chapter.

Sorafanluver: Thanks Sora. You don't get to go anywhere but here with me! Hope you liked the little update I did. It's a bit different but hey, the story is continuing! No complaining!