Sora's eyes widen in surprise as their lips touch for the first time. His heart feels like it's about to explode out of his chest, and all he can think about is how soft Jayden's lips feel against his own. He moans softly into the kiss, unable to believe that this is really happening.

As their tongues tentatively slide together, Sora feels a shudder run through him, and he clutches at Jayden's shirt, pulling her closer still.

Sora glares at her over his shoulder as he turns back to the teacher. "Yeah, well," he mutters under his breath, "maybe next time I'll be nicer." His cheeks flush red again as he thinks about their kiss, and he can't help but wonder what else might happen between them if they kept going down this path.

The next day finds Sora and Ginger once again in the midst of their daily routines. They avoid each other as best they can, but with their lockers side-by-side it's not easy to do for long. As the day progresses, Sora can't help but steal glances at Ginger whenever she isn't looking, his heart racing every time their eyes meet.

Finally, during lunch period, Sora musters up the courage to speak again.

"Hey," he starts softly, sitting down on the track beside her instead of across from her this time. "I know we've been avoiding each other and all, but... I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for acting so weird yesterday." He pauses, swallowing hard before continuing. "And I care about you, Ginger. Even if it doesn't always seem like it."

There's another long silence as they both stare at the ground, lost in their own thoughts once more.