37. Save Me

Xion sits on the shore, the waves lapping at her feet while she gazes into the starry sky above.  Riku's heart wants to break at the lonely picture she paints, convincing his feet to move him forward and join her.

"Save me," she says as he sits beside her.  One hand stretches out for his.

"From what?"  He takes her hand, intertwines their fingers.

"Being scared all the time."  She turns to him, eyes wide and smirk tired.  "I don't want to think about what's happening tomorrow anymore."

And he pushes forward and kisses her until their breath runs out.