Kingdom Hearts
NamineXRoxas
Invincible
Prologue:
I lay on the reclined sun bed. My shades hiding my reddened hungover eyes, as well as my true feelings. The uv rays kissing my bare legs. The sea, lapping at the shore line, serenading me into a relaxed/ sleepy state. I wanted to think about the situation I was in. I really wanted to clear my head, yet I was plagued by the thought of home. I was mere hours away from going to the airport. My mind however, barred me from accessing those thoughts behind the solution to the predicament I faced. I opened my eyes and gazed over the ocean, watching them jump from the pier, into the clear water.
I felt a thud in my chest. My cheeks heated, and a shadow of fear came over me. That's when something dawned on me.
'It's all well and good finding someone who makes you happy, and feel loved. However, to find someone who makes you feel truly invincible, and everything in between… Now that is what the movies call "true love"'
Chapter One:
"Namine, you looking forward to the holiday?" I looked over to my colleague Kairi. Her lavender eyes were fixated on me; excitement brewing up in her irises. She was the definition of beautiful. Her auburn hair, cascading down her shoulders. Embracing her collar bones. Her rosy lips upturned in a cheesy smile. I'd be lying if I was saying I wasn't jealous. She was one of those girls you'd love to hate but you can't because she's as beautiful on the inside as the out. A smile tugged at my mouth.
"I am. I just wish I could go now" I replied. A warm knot in my chest began to form. It was only ever enticed when Kairi reminded me about our awesome holiday plans. I was really good at forgetting things so, naturally when I was reminded, excitement would practically leak out of every orifice. She giggled at me before returning to her desk.
I continued to sketch out the story boards for the web advert. Kairi and I, worked for a graphic design studio. She was a copy writer specialising in the slogans, and checking over any copy that was going onto our adverts etc… and my job was the in-house illustrator. I drew any story boards for filmed adverts or animated applications. I also drafted logos, and did loads of odd little jobs. It was a good team. There was the Creative Director, (our boss) Axel. He was a fiery red head, who teamed up with Demyx (Co-Creative Director) about ten years ago to set the studio up. Together they were in charge of any final ideas we have for clients. Our admin and legal team were on another floor so we didn't see them much. There were the senior graphic designers, Larxene, Leon and Cloud. We hardly spoke to them cause they had what they called "social meetings". Which was just a fancy word for them going to the pub.
The Mid-weight Designer, Hayner. All I knew about him was that he's a wiz on the software, and he was going out with the other copywriter Olette. Then there was Pence, the photographer. And finally the junior designers Aqua, and Selphie.
That was our team.
"Right guys, good work for today, you can all enjoy your weekends now. Me an Demyx have a meeting with one of our clients so we shall see you all on monday!" Axel called from the coffee machine. I looked over at Kairi again and she had the biggest grin on her face. She mouthed 'one week' to me, before she stood up to go home. I followed soon after.
The walk home was peaceful. I lived in a small town. The buildings were sun kissed orange, which gave it it's name "Twilight Town". The buildings here made it look like the sun was setting, even if it was the middle of the day. The bell tower stood proudly at the top of the hill, and you could always hear a train leaving/ arriving at the station below, every hour. The town had its very own melodies. It was beautiful.
I finally reached my door, and sighed. I was in love with the town, but this house… was a prison. I stepped inside, to find Riku sat on the sofa watching some form of sport on television. I was secretly glad that we didn't have the same days off. I mumbled my greetings stepping through to the kitchen, and he hummed in response. I flicked the switch on the kettle, and looked over. He sat with his long legs on the length of the sofa, reclined as if he hadn't moved in hours. His silver hair was cut short now. I remember when I met him and his hair was as long as mine. I was once infatuated by it.
When did it change?
I poured the hot water into my mug, whilst I thought about this. I loved him once. Maybe because I saw him as an escape. I came from a broken home, so when I met a charming man, who offered to take me away from it all, I of course accepted it. Two years down the line we live together in a completely new town. Far away from my original home. Only to realise that I'm not in love with the man I am now living with. I've spoken to Kairi about it, and she keeps telling me that if I leave him I can stay at hers.
I sighed heavily, fishing out the teabag.
I don't know how I can. He doesn't make me unhappy. He hasn't got a horrible bone in his body at all. I'm not in love with him, but he is still my friend. As far as i'm aware as well, he's in love with me. that's why he brought me here. We were though, two very different people. Nothing in common, but the people we know.
Finally pouring the milk in i stirred my mug.
I wish I loved him. It would make things so much easier. I could be super happy. Spend the rest of my life with him. It doesn't help that I've heard him ask Kairi about my ring size. Keri being the good friend deterred him, by saying she thinks it's too soon. But If I know Riku, that wont hold him for long.
Tonight I would go to bed with him, try and avoid sex. Cuddle him, and despite the lack of feelings for him, I'd still feel safe. What was wrong with me? Why can't I love this person?
I'd started to believe a while ago that maybe I'm incapable of love. Maybe as a side effect of my parents failure of a marriage.
Maybe Love doesn't actually exist.