The evening air was warm and a bit muggy as Sora and Kairi strolled quietly down the sandy path towards the beach. They had just finished having dinner at Sora's house, and were alone for the first time since their date had begun. Being together without saying anything wasn't new to them, but this time it seemed like the silence was heavy and awkward, at least to Sora. Something about actually being on an official date made him feel like he had to be on his very best behavior, and for some reason right now he couldn't think of a thing to say.

"There sure are a lot of stars out tonight," Kairi finally broke into his anxious thoughts. "The sky is so pretty."

Looking up, Sora smiled. "Yeah, it really is." He glanced over at Kairi and thought to himself, "You should say something about her...she's a star? Her eyes are stars? Her eyes twinkle like stars?"

"It's crazy to think that each of those is actually another world," Kairi continued before he could form his compliment.

"Mm-hmm," said Sora, turning his attention back to the sky. "I wonder which of those are the ones we've been to."

"I bet that one right there is Radiant Garden," Kairi giggled, pointing. "And that one over there is Neverland."

Sora laughed and began pointing, too. "There's Deep Space, and Agrabah, and over there is Atlantica!"

Kairi sighed. "Someday we'll go to all of those worlds. Together, right?"

"Yeah," Sora agreed. "I'd like that." He looked back over at her, wanting to reach for her hand, but unsure of himself. His heartbeat sped up a little. Taking a deep breath, he finally made his move, slipping his hand quietly around hers. She gave his hand a little squeeze in return, and he broke into a grin in the darkness.

A short time later, they reached the beach, and took a seat side by side in the sand. The waves lapped quietly up to their feet as they gazed out at the distant horizon. There was still not much to say, but the silence didn't seem so bad now. Sora was content just to enjoy the peace and Kairi's company.

"This has been nice," said Kairi after several minutes had passed. "I'm glad we did this."

"Me, too." Sora suddenly remembered the item that was in his pocket, and his pulse quickened again. "Um...Kairi?"

"Hmm?"

He felt for the object, started to pull it out, then shoved it back in. "Nothing," he mumbled. "Never mind."

Kairi was watching him, and she giggled. "It's a paopu fruit, isn't it?"

"How'd you know?" Sora asked, surprised.

"I saw you picking it earlier," she replied with a grin. "Plus, I know that you've been talking about them for forever."

"You do?" Sora stammered. "I mean, am I...? Are you...? Is it...?" He sighed, too nervous to make a coherent sentence. It was true, he had wanted to share a paopu fruit with Kairi for quite some time now, but had never worked up the nerve to ask. He had picked this one on a whim that afternoon, but had begun second guessing himself as to whether their first official date was too soon for such a thing.

"I would love to," said Kairi, answering his unspoken question. Reaching over, she gently placed her hand on his arm. "No matter what happens, I want the two of us to always be a part of each others lives."

"Me, too," Sora agreed. They locked eyes, and he found himself lost for a moment in her face. Even though he couldn't see the sky-blue of her irises in the dark, they were still beautiful. Wisps of hair danced across her cheeks and forehead as the wind blew in off of the ocean.

Suddenly she leaned forward and planted a kiss on his lips. It was brief, but soft and warm, and it sent an electric shock all the way down to his toes. For a few seconds he felt frozen into place with surprise, his eyes wide and his lips still tingling from her touch. Their first kiss. He had never expected it to happen tonight, nor for Kairi to initiate it, but none of that really mattered. A wide smile spread across his face.

Kairi smiled back at him. "Well, should we eat it?" She nodded towards his pocket.

"Oh. Yeah!" Pulling his gaze away, Sora reached in once more and pulled out the star-shaped fruit, then carefully split it in half. He handed one piece to Kairi, and held the other up in front of his mouth.

"Okay, here goes!" They both bit into the fruit at the same time. It was sweet and juicy, with a slightly tart aftertaste as he swallowed.

"Mmm, it's good," Kairi commented.

"Tastes a little like pineapple," Sora thought aloud, wiping a drop of juice off of his chin with his fingers. "And it's kinda messy!" he laughed. Kairi laughed, too, and they both finished the last few bites of their fruit.

"Our destinies will be forever entertwined," Kairi sighed when they were done. Snuggling in closer to Sora, she laid her head on his shoulder as they looked out over the water. "I wonder what that will mean?"

"I don't know," said Sora honestly. "But as long as you and I can be together, I'll be happy."

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