Zap!

Summary: Kairi comes up with plan that just might work… or not. It involves a very messed up and cruel game, herself and two of her girl-friends, and three of their friends/crushes. Will Kairi's plan at playing match-maker come out victorious… or fail miserably? Supposed to be SoraxKairi, NaminexRoxas, and OlettexHayner.

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Chapter 1: The Game That Ruins Teenagers' Lives

Kairi's POV

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I sat there, alone, in the café nervously, swirling the drink in my cup with the straw. I had no clue what flavor it was, but it tasted kinda like a Reese's peanut butter cup. I hadn't paid attention, seeing as I only ordered for an excuse to hang out in the small café, seeing as the owner didn't like my friends. So he said that we couldn't hang out here unless we each got something, so I just ordered the special flavored shake of the day, not paying attention to what it was.

I honestly didn't know why the owner didn't like my friends. We were all so… loveable in some way. Our dainty crew, which was consisted of a whole array of… eccentric, people. At least I think that's the word to describe my friends. But moving on, we all had some trait that just drew people in to us. Like me, for example. All my friends say it's my optimism and determination that makes me so popular at school.

But then again… we did cause that Soda flood in here, but that is a story for another time.

I sipped my drink impatiently, glaring the glass door down like it had insulted my mother. I was getting many weird looks, and even one that looked like it feared for my sanity. But don't worry, I'm not going insane. I'm just waiting for my two friends, you see. I had called our semi-weekly meeting today, because I had a stroke of genius when I got hit in the head with a rolled-up paper ball during lunch today.

…I'm not joking, either.

I was walking to my normal lunch table, which consisted of 5 of my friends who had lunch with me. But that isn't important. While carrying my poor excuse for food for lunch towards the lunch table, I got a paper-ball thrown at my head. It was most likely Seifer or one of his cronies, they always hated us for some reason… but moving on, when it collided with my fore-head and landed on the ground without so much as a sound, a thought dawned on me.

I immediately ran to my table, slammed my lunch tray on the table, and dragged my two best friends to the lavatory. And that's when I announced that we would be having a meeting right now, at exactly 5:30. I made it then so we could do all our homework, and have clear minds for what I had planned ahead. I'm sure that they would about have a heart attack when they hear of my plan.

I chuckled to myself, stretching a bit in my chair, before slouching in it again. I have now been here for half-an-hour, and it was exactly 5:30 on the dot now, according to my wrist-watch. I hadn't bothered to go home after school, instead heading over to another friend of mine, Selphie's, house. She did live right next door to the café. So, because of this, I had my school bag resting next to my feet, my school uniform still upon me.

Right on time, the first of my friends walked in to the door. She was always punctual, and never arrived early, nor late. That what I loved about her. Her name was Namine. I won't tell you her last name as… well, you don't need it. She had light blonde hair that reached about half-way down her back, and swayed to the side when she stood still. She had blue eyes, which matched my own, and a slightly pale skin complexion.

What she currently wore I expected nothing less of from my dear friend. She always wore simple things, to match her outlook on life, and her personality. She wore a simple plain-white long-sleeved t-shirt, and jeans, with light-blue flats. She went up to the counter, five dollars in hand, and ordered something. I can't read lips from that far away, so I didn't know what it was she ordered.

But I knew exactly what that girl would say back. "Thank you, ma'am! I'll have your order at your table when it's ready. By the way, your friend Kairi is sitting at that table right over there." I mouthed along with the girl boredly, as she pointed to where I sat, idly drinking my shake.

Namine nodded, most likely thanking the girl as she bobbed and weaved through the many tables and chairs, whenever she would accidentally hit in to someone, she would stop, say sorry, say excuse me, bow quickly, and then be back on her way towards me. She was always so polite.

"Hello, Kairi." Namine said, smiling, as she took a seat to my right. She always sat to my right, for some reason. I guess it was what she was most comfortable with. She settled down, moving her chair in a bit to the table, and smiled in satisfaction when she was done. "Olette isn't here yet?" Namine asked, trying to strike up a conversation. I groaned at the mention of Olette.

She was never on time, at all. It was to be expected of our Brown-haired friend, but at times like these it did get annoying. The earliest she would be here is in 5 minutes, the latest in 30. Namine could sense the obvious dread surge off of me, as she giggled. "Olette better hurry up, this is going to be the high-light of our sophomore years… I hope." I mumbled the last part, since Namine seemed to get excited after the first part. I didn't wanna burst her bubble, or make her worry.

"I'm sure Olette will be here soon, Kairi." Namine said, trying to get me out of my state. The waitress girl skipped up happily to the table, setting down Namine's order. It turned out to be a strawberry shake. I should've known, seeing as she always gets that whenever we come here. But Namine… Namine was one of the people who would do the same thing for the longest time, then suddenly change. It was her way of reassuring herself that she didn't get boring, I suppose.

"Hey, can I have a sip of your shake?" I asked, as Namine nodded, smiling broadly. She pushed her cup towards me, as I did mine to her. I took a sip, swishing the pink, sweet substance in my mouth using my tongue, before finally swallowing it. I then looked over at Namine, who swirled the dark-brown now melting shake in the cup, before taking a very small sip, licking her lips.

"Mmm, that's pretty good. What flavor is it?"

"I honestly don't know." I replied, and she looked at me, surprised. I could tell what she was thinking, it was like it was written in sharpie on her forehead. 'She honestly ordered this and didn't even know the name of it…?' She slid my drink back in front of me, as I slid her's in front of her.

"KAIRI! NAMINE!" We both jumped, looking at the glass door, seeing none other than Olette standing there, looking like she just ran the Boston marathon here. Her brown hair was messy and everywhere, unlike it's normally brushed, tamed, and shiny looking self. Her green eyes looked like a tired dull reflection of her normally shiny, bright ones. And she wore an orange spaghetti strap tank-top, and jean Capri. Her orange and white sneakers weren't even tied, the white laces falling on to the floor.

"I'm sooo sorry I'm late, but I was taking a na-" She fell flat on her face, having tripped on one of her shoe-laces. Namine giggled good-naturedly, as I had to bite my bottom lip to keep from completely busting out in hysterics. Olette got up, smiling. Everyone looked away from her when she did. Olette was so pretty, no one cared that she was clumsy, or that she was always late to everything, even school. She laughed at herself, making her way to our table and sitting down.

"If anyone asks, me and Nam are sharing, okay?" She said in between laughs, and we nodded, everyone at the table smiling. I loved it when we were like this, ever since high school came along, everyone's been stressed and/or busy. I guess I could understand, I mean, I'm prepping for my future, and so's Namine, Olette, and the rest of our friends.

But… at this point I was afraid of my future beyond the high school. It just never seemed worth it… to grow up. To have to pay bills, work a job, and wish that you had the gifts of youth back.

But, nevertheless, I stood up, grinning. "I, Ladies, have come up with a plan to secure our love lives!" I announced, and Olette and Namine looked up at me excitedly. Now, I suppose I should explain by what I mean by 'secure our love lives', huh? Well, for the longest time, Olette has had a crush on Hayner, Namine for Roxas, and myself for Sora. These guys hung out with us everyday, so I don't know how no one hasn't noticed our crushes on them. Where they that oblivious?

Most likely. Either that or we were really good at hiding it.

"Well, then tell us, Kai!" Olette said, smiling her charming smile. I smiled back, sitting down, and leaning forward over the table. Namine and Olette mimicked me, as we were so close to each other's faces, I could smell the scent of oranges coming off of Olette's breath, and Strawberry from Namine.

"We shall play the game that ruins teenagers' lives." I said, grinning, as Olette and Namine gasped at the same time. "You mean z-" Olette put a hand over Namine's mouth, putting a finger up to her lips. Namine's eyes widened in understanding, as Olette removed her hand.

"Remember, no one ever calls it by name anymore, ever since Tidus played it…" Olette said, trailing off. One poor kid in our middle school played that game, and he was never able to show his face in public again, being humiliated. That's when the two girls looked at me, skeptically.

"How will that help our love lives? It completely ruined Tidus's social life." Olette said, worry filling her green eyes, as she combed her fingers through her hair. Most likely an attempt at making herself look half-way decent when she left the café. I sighed, rubbing my temples. I can't believe they only saw the cons of playing that game, and none of the pros.

"Think about it, Namine, Olette. This could be our way to finally man up and tell them how we really feel!" I said, standing up while slamming my hands on the table. I was now more than determined to make them see this the way I have envisioned it. They looked at me like that one person looked at me while I was glaring at the door, as I sighed, sitting down and furiously taking a sip of my nameless shake.

"…I thought it was a good plan…" I mumbled, refusing to even glance at them. I felt the guilt radiating off of the two. They hated it when I was mad, they had told me many times. That's why they always spoiled me, basically. They went with whatever I wanted, so I would be happy.

"…We're just not sure, Kai." Olette said, sighing. I looked at the two, seeing doubtful looks settling on their faces. Olette sighed, twirling a piece of her hair around her index finger. I understood why they would have doubts. Olette was the most popular girl in school, her being seen playing that game would get her mocked out. And Namine was terribly shy, so she was worried of the possibility of having to tell someone other than who she wanted that she loved him/her.

"…We won't even play the whole day!" I said quickly, surprising even myself. I raced in my head for something, anything to rationalize this sudden decision my mouth blurted out. "We only see Roxas, Sora, and Hayner until after lunch, right? Then we just have 8th and 9th period, right? Well, when we get to school, we'll write the stop time as just after 7th period ends. That way, we won't have to play it any longer than we have to." Namine and Olette side-glanced each other.

"Plus, we'll write Zap somewhere it won't easily be seen, in the lavatory." I explained, surprised I could come up with such twists so easily. "We could write it on our hips, there's no way anyone would see it there." I elaborated more, quieting down on the hips part. It would be weird, but I knew we could pull it off if we tried.

"…But won't it look weird if a girl sees us writing on each other's hips?" Namine asked quietly, as I shook my head. "No! Haven't you seen Rikku, Yuna, and Paine writing on each other's jeans? It'll be like that!" I said optimistically, as they were quiet for a moment.

"Okay, we'll do it." Ollete said, as I smiled happily. "I'll bring the sharpie tomorrow." The two nodded, as we all stood up at the same time, and we headed for the door. "Well, rest up, tomorrow the big day!" I said, winking at Namine and Olette. The two laughed, as we were all walking backwards, still facing each other. We all lived in separate directions from the café.

"See ya!" I called, turning around, hearing, "See ya Kai, Nam." And a "See you later." At the same time. I grinned to myself, happily walking along, getting many looks from all the adults who saw me still in my school uniform. There was no way this could mess up! It would be perfect!

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Well, there's the first chapter. It's my first KH fanfiction, and honestly… I'm surprised it turned out this well. XD I thought it would be a disaster, truthfully.

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