Everything was like the usual. Going to school, going home, finishing homework, studying, and so on. Weekends would be the same too hanging out with friends, going shopping, and I'm sure you get the story. Though now it's March and spring is coming on its way. I was walking home from school with Kristen and Amber until I got a text message on my phone. It was Valentina! She went to Europe to study overseas with her brothers and stayed there for 2 years. This was about to be the third.
I looked at the text and it read 'Hey Kim! Guess what?' I replied 'Hey V-V! I haven't heard from you for a while. What's the news?' I waited for her reply while telling Kristen and Amber that Valentina finally sent a message that she's fine. I finally got a reply from V-V and it read 'I'm coming back to Asia! How cool is that to finally come back, huh?! :D' I screamed in joy and showed it to Kristen and Amber. "YAY! SHE'S FINALLY COMING BACK!" Yelled Kristen as she gave me a bear hug. "Can't… Breathe…" I said as I tried my best to push her off a bit.
"Sorry." She said giggling at me for trying to catch my breathe. "Well… We should go pick her up from the airport!" Said Amber while laughing. "Let's go tell everyone! Come on!" As we decided to run towards Mike's house since his house is the closest and he usually keeps the group together socially. We were near his house until we heard a car came up and stopped. It was Valentina! "Vi-Vi!" We all called in unison and ran up to hug her. "I missed you guys!" She said while trying to get us off her. "What's going on out- Valentina?!" Michael pretty much screamed the last part. As we let go of her, Valentina waves at Michael as he comes down staring like 'This is not a joke is it?' face. "She finally came back and is going to stay here forever now!" I said with glee as I hugged her.
"Shesh, and people say I'm loud." As Reno poked his head through the door. "Who cares! Let's just get in the house already!" As the four of us ran inside and pretty much screamed in joy making Reno suffer because it hurt his ears. "Oh hey look! Everybody else is here too!" As Kristen held Michael's hand and pointed with her left to introduce Valentina to everyone. "Hey guys! Nice to meet ya." She said while smiling. Everyone greeted her besides Squall. He stared at her without noticing and I pretty much noticed it and whispered to Vi-Vi "I think he likes you." Valentina turned and saw. They both locked eyes before looking away blushing. I wanted to laugh but I managed to not to.
"So guys… What's new?" I said as I dragged Vi-Vi to sit next to me. "Nothing. Just besides you screaming so loud that it felt like an earthquake." Michael said while laughing but it stopped as Kristen punched him on the side. We all laughed and pretty much enjoyed the time right now. As I was laughing, Vi-Vi tapped my shoulder and whispered "I think I'm in love Kim-Kim." I looked and whispered "Who?" She pointed to Squall who was chatting with Noctis and Cloud. I giggled and told her to come upstairs with me. I told everyone me and Vi-Vi are going to be talking about girl stuff and the boys don't need to know :P
As we went upstairs I made sure no one can hear us so then I started to ask "Are you sure you're in love Vi-Vi? It could be just a crush." She shook her head. "I don't think so. I never felt this way. My heart beats faster and I get butterflies as soon as I see him. I feel happy and want to smile when I'm near him. I believe it's love at first sight." I stared and thought for a moment before saying "You hardly know him though. I just don't want you to be hurt." She laughed. "I know Kim-Kim but haven't you also notice Cloud has been looking at you too?" I stared at her with a confused face as she kept explaining "I'm guessing that's a no. Every time I turn to take a peek at Squall, I noticed Cloud was staring at you as if his eyes are glued to you." I stared and felt myself blush at the thought. 'Cloud likes me? I doubt…'
"Maybe you should talk to him. I'll talk to Squall kay?" As she went off and I just stayed. I didn't want to go back to where everyone was and went outside Mike's porch that's on the second floor and opened the glass door while stepping outside. 'It's not cold and the stars are shining so beautifully tonight.' I said to myself and closed my eyes to feel the gentle breeze flowing by. "So you're up here." I opened my eyes and turned to see who it is. It was Cloud standing just a few yards away and we locked eyes before he asked "Can I join you?" I nodded and he was standing next to me as I was looking at the stars. There was an awkward silence between us before Cloud asked. "So… Why are you up here?" I sighed before replying. "It's quiet, peaceful, and the stars today are shining brightly." He nodded in agreement before taking my hand in his. I turned and stared at him.
"Cloud?" I asked while looking directly at him. He sighed before saying "Kimberly, I don't know what's wrong with me but… Remember the morning when you were leaning on me?" I nodded and felt embarrassed to remember but I didn't mind so Cloud went on. "Well… I wasn't asleep. I heard you and Michael talking to each other. The conversation… I heard all of it. When you went to sleep, I was still up and the next hour. I was going to close my eyes I heard crying. I turned and it was yoThanku. I didn't understand why but I went over and comforted you. That's why you woke up with me wrapping an arm around you." I stared speechlessly at Cloud for a few minutes before asking. "I thought… How? I can't remember it…" He took both my hands into his. "You kept murmuring a person's name… I believe it was Luis? I didn't know but I couldn't stand you being upset. When I first saw you, I didn't know what but I… I fell in love with you." My eyes widened as he tilted my chin to gently kiss me on fully on the lips.
'Cloud…' I said to myself before giving in and I wrapped my arms around his neck. He pulled me closer and wrapped his arms around my waist. The kiss seemed to go on forever until we needed to catch our breath. "I love you Kimberly." He said while a small smile while blushing slightly and he rested his forehead on mine. "I love you too Cloud." I smiled and stood on my toes to kiss him again. We both smiled and held hands to walk downstairs to tell everyone else about it. I thought everything was going to be fine now and I could help Vi-Vi get with Squall. As we got downstairs and told everyone. Reno threw a fit and kept asking Cloud how on earth did he get me to go out with him. I leaned on Cloud while he wrapped an arm around me. I looked up and saw him smiling down at me while I smiled back at him. I saw Vi-Vi talking to Squall and it seemed that they were getting along pretty well so far. I just hoped they get together soon enough.
Michael smiled and Kristen was beside him. For Amber, she was talking to Tifa, Yuffie, and Aeirth. The only ones who weren't there was Tseng and I few others that I forgot about. I met a lot of people as Mike kept making new friends so I can't remember all of them. Tifa came over and petted Cloud's head saying he finally came out of his shell and he blushed at that but smiled. Everyone decided we should have a sleepover and we pretty much stayed up very late. Vi-Vi told me that she got Squall's number and was jumping in joy. I laughed and everyone was having a great time again. I sat next to Cloud and leaned on his shoulder as everyone started to fall asleep. I felt my eyelids feeling heavy and before I fall into a deep sleep, Cloud kissed my forehead and said "I love you." "I love you too…" I said fell asleep with a smile on my face. I thought everything was going to be perfect and nothing can go wrong.
That's where I went wrong. It was just the beginning for me as events revealed itself from it shadows and you can never know what's coming for you until… Your fate decides that it's time for you to face the challenge.
A/N: This is for my friend Valentina and Kristen! They encouraged me to keep writing this and I don't want to disappoint them. This is for you guys! Please review and tell me how it is! Feel free to correct anything if I make a mistake! Also, requests for (Character x You)!
Thanks for the support everyone! Especially to my friends and family! Love you all!