B a r e l yLegal

"Can I help you?"

"Yes, I would like a short French vanilla latte, a tall mocha latte, and..umm.." 'Think, Namine, think…it was something with white mocha..and 7..and no mocha? No, that's not it..'

"Miss?" an irritated voice interrupted me. "Anything else? You're holding up the line." I turned to confirm the clerk's accusation before stuttering an apology, followed by the remainder of the order.

"Uh, yes, I also want a Venti 7 Pump White Mocha no Whip White Mocha. I think. And a Grande Strawberry & Cream Frappuccino blended cream." Surprisingly, I remembered that last one. Maybe because the person that wanted it left me a note as opposed to yelling at me.

After waiting for what felt like an eternity, I was handed a container with the four coffees and continued on my way to work. Today was my first official day. I went in last night to check out the place and was immediately bombarded with orders in addition to my new nickname, "Coffee Girl". Not how I planned on being remembered there.

But I shouldn't complain since my roommate was nice enough to hook me up with this job. We'd been best friends since our freshman year of high school. Just this past spring I'd graduated from Twilight Town University. It's late July now. She, on the other hand, did not go to college. See, her dad owns practically everything in this city, so no worries for Kairi Sanada. Oh, that sounds rude doesn't it? Don't get me wrong, she really is a great person.

As I stood waiting for a cab, thoughts of Kairi made me look down at my outfit. I denied her her favorite past time this morning, picking out my clothes. I wanted to prove that looks weren't everything and I could get through this job without looking like a model. I was just an assistant after all…to the best art designer in Radiant Garden. Yea, I was nervous. So what? It's kinda hard not to be. Anyways, I decided to look very casual, though I couldn't be too casual since Kairi stocks my closet. Along with my tan messenger bag covered in pins, I was wearing a pair of brown, green, and tan Bermudas from Aeropostale, an off white tank top from Abercrombie & Fitch, my favorite pair of black converse, brown and tan Juicy hair bands around my wrist (just in case I needed them later), and a feather and peace sign necklace to top off the look. The necklace was Kairi's idea actually. Oh, and my silver heart necklace remained around my neck like it had for a very long time. My father gave it to me when I was little, and I've worn it ever since, no matter how childish that seems.

"..-Radiant Studios." I finished off the address to the cab driver. I must've zoned out for a bit. Now I looked out the window of the cab to stare at random passerby. Everyone looked so busy with their suits and hair done up. Off to impress someone with their looks and money. It doesn't make sense. That shouldn't matter. You shouldn't judge someone for what car they drive or where they shop. I'm trying to prove that to Kairi, but she can be so air headed sometimes. Maybe I can change a few minds at my new job.

~*~

…So much for that. These people are crazy! Everyone looked like they either just walked off the runway or out of a magazine. And that was just in the lobby as I entered the building.

I immediately recognized my boss giving orders to some other employees. She had short brown hair with red high lights and dark brown eyes. She was wearing a grey plunging v-neck baby doll dress by Roberto Cavalli with black pantyhose underneath. Jimmy Choo shoes adorned her small feet. It disgusts me how much I actually know about fashion, thanks to Kairi.

"Coffee girl!" Her shrill voice poked into my day dream state and I rushed over, coffees in hand. I guess I rushed a little too quickly because I nearly spilled them all, but I recovered and handed my boss her drink.

I watched her take one sip out of it before turning her head to glare at me. "I tell you one thing to do, coffee girl, and you mess it up! I asked for 6 pumps, not 7! You stupid, stupid girl. Get out of my sight before I fire you."

I obliged and walked off a good distance from her towards the set of the shoot. A young woman appearing to be a little older than me approached. Her dark brown hair was pulled back in a long braid and had warm green eyes. She was wearing a pink halter top and dark skinny jeans with pink heels.

"Hello. I'm Aerith. You're Jessica's new assistant, aren't you?"

I looked up to see she was actually smiling. "Yea, that would be me. My name is Namine, and this must be yours." I hander her her strawberry Frappuccino. Or whatever it really was.

"Thanks, I would get my own, but I'm lucky if I get here on time. I'm the lighting director so I'm pretty busy with things on set all the time. And don't worry, Jess isn't always like that. You'll get used to her random bitch fits." Aerith smiled again before walking off.

I took this as a chance to sip on my French vanilla latte and take in my surroundings some more. The room itself was all black with random sets scattered about. The one currently being used was all white. Near the set there chairs lined up, and a table in the back displayed an array of untouched food. No wonder everyone was so skinny. Along one wall was a door leading to a hallway with dressing rooms, make-up rooms, and offices. There were more floors too, but I basically worked on the first floor. That's where most things went down anyways. It reminded me of how sets for TV shows are shown within the TV show itself.

"Is that mine?" I realized I was off in my own little world again and came face-to-face with another blonde. I came up to about his shoulder. He was very tan and in great shape. He was wearing a white v-neck t-shirt and dark jeans accompanied with black and red shoes. A camera was hanging around his neck as well. 'I guess he's one of the photographers then.' But what really caught my attention were his eyes; an innocent shade of light blue, so deep. I blushed like a fool when I realized how close we were. "Oh, great. Jess hired a deaf person, didn't she? Hello?" The young man snapped his fingers in my face.

"Huh? Oh sorry. If this mocha latte is for you, then yes." I handed the drink over to him before he rudely began walking away. As soon as my eyes were free from his glare I regained my composure. "You're welcome. Oh, and that deaf comment was uncalled for."

I saw him turn his head slightly. "Whatever, coffee girl."

"The name's Namine!" I shouted after him.

'What a rude little…calm down, Namine…it was just a guy. No need to get worked up over their natural stupidity. He's probably just full of himself anyways.' He must've really gotten to me, because he was stuck in the back of my mind throughout the entire day. And it wasn't 'cause I was attracted to him! Way too cliché. That and he continued pestering me with stupid comments and calling me 'coffee girl'. Jessica continued to boss me around, but I guess that was her job. And Aerith would smile at me every once in a while when we were both not doing anything. Which was barely ever. And I spent my half-hour lunch break catching up on morning work, which consisted of more favors for Jessica. And I only had time to grab a granola bar off of the lunch table before my 'break' was over. Let's just say I was over-relieved when I could go home.

~*~

"Kairi! I'm home!" I shouted as I entered the huge apartment Kairi and I shared. No answer. Maybe she's not home.

I walked straight in and up the spiral staircase to the loft and into my bedroom. I threw my bag down and collapsed on my bed.

I must've fallen asleep because the next thing I knew I was being shaken awake by a dress-clad redhead.

"…ehh….hey Kairi.." I mumbled as I sat up and rubbed my eyes and attempted to fix my hair.

"Namine! I have an important question for you!" She was now pacing in front of my bed with a worried look on her face.

"What?"

"Do I look ok?" I examined what she was wearing, assuming she meant her outfit. She was wearing a strapless gray dress with a million little red and pink polka dots on it from American Eagle (yea, I could tell) and brown heeled sandals. Her was down and straightened. She looked pretty, as usual. I have no idea why she was asking me.

"You look fine, Kai. Stop worrying." She frowned at this.

"I mean my hair! I got brown low lights and I think Yuki put too much on this side." She gestured to her right. To me it looked exactly the same as it always did, but this was Kairi we were dealing with.

"I think it looks good. The brown really goes nice with the red." What else could I say?

"Really?"

"Yes, really."

"Ok, well I have to get going. I've got a date." She smiled and began walking to the door.

Kairi was always going out on dates so I wasn't really surprised. "Who this time?"

"Um…I can't remember his name. Some guy with silver hair. He seemed desperate." And with that she winked and left the room.

"Yea, my day was crappy, thanks for asking. My boss insulted my outfit so you'll have to find me one for tomorrow…Oh, and this blonde guy kept bothering me. And I didn't eat lunch…Glad we could talk." I said all this to no one. Kairi was a great friend and listened to me…just not on date nights. I could roll with that, but it got annoying sometimes. Especially days like this where I could really use someone to be there for me.

I looked around my room, not wanting to move. My bed where I was laying was in the far left corner. I ran my hand over the light blue bed spread beneath me as I stared blankly at my light green walls. There was a window on the far wall that had matching blue curtains. The dark hardwood floor had a light green rug in the middle. My white wooden desk was on the wall opposite me with my laptop sitting on top of some papers. I looked at my white bookshelf and closet then back to the other side of the room with the white entertainment stand where my TV and stereo were, next to that was a door leading to an adjoining bathroom. It was fairly plain in comparison to Kairi's. Oh and I had a nightstand with a matching blue lamp on it and a giant mirror near my bed.

About ten minutes passed before I climbed out of bed, put on gray sweats and a white cami, and headed downstairs to get some food.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts. yepp...that was already obvious.

Well..................how was it? I couldn't have done this without the help of my friend/co-writer (GoldenSnitch07)! We vowed to start a joint fanfiction once we started school and here it is. I wrote it and then my lovely co-writer edited it and fixed my numerous errors. She is amazing for putting up with my sucky writing skills and constant harrassing for editing on time. Oh, and she is beast. Thanks! :)

And thanks startscribbling12 for being so supportive! I was inspired by your style and so this is kinda sorta mostly based off your stories. But they're older! haha :)

Oh, and Namine works for a photography company that is hired to do various ads in magazines, billboards, etc. It's not very realistic, but fanfictions don't really have to be so..oh well.

JUST NOTICED NAMINE'S NAME HAS NO ACCENT ONCE PUT ON FANFICTION. :(

Please review. No flames please :)