A/N: Heyyyy :D. This is my first fanfic so i'm sorry for it being a bit, well, 'blah'! There's some OOC in this (but thats just cause sometimes i fail at getting the characters just right so sorry!), so yeah, if you don't like it don't read any further! Reviewing is always appreciated as I will need nudging in the right direction sometimes! I hope you enjoy :D.
Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own KH or any of its characters.
Admiring From A Distance
I glared at her from over the top of my textbook; if looks could kill she would be dead ten times over. At least. She's just sat there; she didn't even have to try. I used to think that god couldn't give with both hands, but boy was I wrong. Naminé was gorgeous and she was a borderline genius. Life just wasn't fair. Oh wait, did I forget to mention the best thing about her? She's dating my long-term crush -- Roxas. I've been pretty much in love with Roxas since I met him, which was when we were 4; he offered to share his lollypop with me when Axel stole mine at nursery. Since then I have been completely infatuated with him and his cute smile & his blonde uncontrollable hair. It kills me knowing that I will never have a chance with him. Although I guess I don't suffer too much, I mean I am his first hand girl. (Who is closely becoming his second hand girl, thanks to a certain gorgeous girl).
The school bell shrilled above my head which meant that hell was over for the weekend. I quickly threw my textbooks into my bag, threw it over my shoulder and headed out of the door, ignoring the pleading voice of Miss Hemmingway who was reminding the rest of the class to try and attempt to do some revision for our upcoming exams. I dashed to the fountain as quickly as I could, I just had to beat her there, at least then I would have a few precious moments with Roxas, before she would come along & take up all of his attention.
I reached the fountain & collapsed on the nearby bench; I threw down my bag & slouched back onto the bench, he wasn't here yet. I'll just shut my eyes I thought. I listened to the general chatter of everyone around me, people making plans for the weekend, discussing what shoes would go best with what outfit, and it was all just general nonsense to me, none of it mattered. At this second I felt quite content, here I was on a beautiful day, say outside catching some sun, I had the best friend ever (who was also drop dead gorgeous) and I wasn't doing too badly in school, I guess I can't really complain.
My mood quickly dropped however when somebody stood casting a shadow over me and blocking out my sun. I sighed and opened my eyes, only to be greeted by Naminé. Great I thought, I don't even get some alone time with Roxas now. I pouted as I scooted along the bench to make some room for her.
"Thanks!" Naminé said happily. Urgh her voice was like nails down a chalkboard. I managed to give her a slight grin, I busied myself by looking through my bag, and I was trying to avoid conversation with her at all costs. Obviously she didn't get the hint as she started talking to me about our psychology homework. All I could hear was "blah blah blah blah..." I balled up my fists & bit my lip to stop myself from yelling at her that I didn't care what she thought about psychology or anything else for that matter.
"Now look at that, my two favourite girls! Aren't I a lucky boy?" yelled a familiar voice. I looked up to see Roxas on the other side of the fountain. I couldn't help it -- a big grin spread across my face. I managed to throw a quick glance at Naminé who was also wearing a large grin. Hmmpf. Not to be outdone by her, I stood up and ran over to Roxas. I threw my arms around him and gave him a huge hug. He threw his arms around me and gave me a big bear hug. Ah -- bliss! I took a deep breath and my nose was filled with his gorgeous, gorgeous smell. He smelt lovely even after a today at college. I didn't want the hug to end. This was my favourite place to be in the whole entire world. Surrounded by his strong arms, I have never felt safer. He kissed the top of my head like he always did and laughed as I pulled him even closer.
He started to let go and my mood dropped again. Great. Now it's her turn. I let go and walked back over to the bench and my abandoned bag. I shot a backwards glance at Roxas and Naminé. He was hugging her and whispering into her ear, she just giggled a lot and made stupid happy noises.
I let out a sigh as I hauled by bag over my shoulder. God, what would I give to be in her shoes at this moment? Everything. That's what I would give - everything. I strolled over to the car park, and slouched against Roxas' black Volvo. I needed to get away from their mind-numbing bubble of love.
After what seemed like an age, I heard the sounds of their voices getting closer. I stood up and straightened my skirt which kept slipping to the side, (note to self: never wear this skirt again!). Roxas unlocked the car, and opened Naminé's door. I heaved my door open and scrambled into the back seat & threw my bag on the floor.
"What's wrong with you?!" Roxas asked as he climbed into the front seat next to Naminé. A giggle filled the car as Naminé said "Miss Hemmingway has been on her back, about not doing her homework again!" which was followed by more annoying giggles. Thanks for that smart arse, I thought. I balled up my fists for like the thousandth time that day and bit me lip to stop a stream of abuse from escaping my lips.
"Kairi! What did your mum say to you?" Roxas sighed as he drove along the main street. I made a grunting noise in response and leaned forward to turn on the radio. At least I could drown out her and his lecture this way.
5 minutes later I regretted turning on the radio, Roxas and Naminé were now singing stupid love songs at each other. Why did I have to be in this situation? Why me?! We hadn't moved very far as there was a traffic jam, someone really didn't like me up there, I thought as I looked out of my window up to the sky. Why else would I have to sit through this? Please let this be over soon, I wished and wished, over and over again. After saying it at least a hundred times over, my prayers were answered. The traffic slowly began to inch forward; I was willing to take every inch I could get, just as long as I got out of there!
Finally! My street came into view, and I can honestly say I have never been that eager before to leave Roxas' company. As he pulled to a stop outside of my house, I managed to mutter thanks as I threw open the car door. Ah sweet fresh air! The sound of birds! I'm FREE! I had never been more grateful in my entire life. I flung my bag over my shoulder and raced up the path to my front door. I yelled a quick bye in the direction of the car as I was searching for my keys. I pulled out all my textbooks and flung them over the floor and began emptying the rest of my bag onto the floor. Shit. Where were my keys? I searched through all my things on the floor and they weren't there. Shit -- Mum is going to kill me if I have lost another set. I threw a glance towards Roxas and Naminé. Roxas was looking at me with a stupid grin on his face, I just glared at him. I put all my things back in my bag and slowly walked over to the car. Really, why me?!
"Has little baby Kairi lost her keys again?" said Roxas in the most patronising voice I have ever heard in my entire life. I heaved the car door open for a second time that afternoon and slid into the seat. Great, just my bloody luck. Naminé turned around and let out that ridiculous giggle and said "It's okay! You can come and hang with me and Roxas at my house!" I managed to give her a slight grin as she turned back around. "Whoop-de-fucking-doo." I muttered under my breath.