In Twilight Town, August was a time for summer fun. In August, the weather was sunny with a cool breeze every now and then, giving a calming affect. It was just another ordinary morning in August… or was it?

Down in an old apartment lived a girl, around 17 years old. She had straight, blond hair and had inherited her mother's crystal blue eyes. Her skin was fair and cream colored. She was very beautiful and talented.

Namine had drawn many pictures in her lifetime. Anything she saw, touched, heard, smelled, tasted, or dreamed, she got down on paper. She drew people, places, things, and ideas; but most of all, her drew her mother.

Namine's mother, Elena, was an extraordinary woman. She was strong, beautiful, and had given Namine her talent for art. Elena also gave birth to Namine's big brother, Riku.

Riku, with his aqua-green eyes and silver hair, was very attractive. He had an easy-going attitude and a completely pure heart. He is a little over protective, but only because he had promised his mother that he world let nothing hurt Namine.

He had promised her this just when Namine was 7 and Riku was 9, when Elena Ruth-Elizabeth Kareu was murdered by none other than her husband and father of her children, Ansem.

Ansem was an alcoholic and was drunk most of the time. After the divorce of his ex-wife, he took upon drinking. He was very abusive and is always looking for ways to get rich.

But in the present time, which is 8:15, Namine is waking up on her last summer morning before her senor year. She got from her bed and picked out a white mini-skirt and a light blue shirt. She also put a blue ribbon in her hair and wore light make-up; after which, she ran downstairs to see her brother.

"Morning," Namine said, brightly and kissed Riku on his cheek.

He just smiled and replied, "G'morning. Why are you so happy today?"

"Cause me and Kairi are goin' to the mall," she answered.

Kairi has been Namine's friend since the age of 12 and they're almost inseparable. Kairi lives a little ways from Namine, but she usually spends nights over at Namine's house.

Because of her parents' disappointment, Kairi is usually ignored by her family. She has a sister by the name of Aerith and her parents have been giving all their time to her, completely forgetting about their second daughter.

"Are you going to be back before the poker night begins? We're hosting it at our house this time." Riku said.

"I wouldn't miss it," Namine said, "Remember, I got to win back your shoes."

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Namine and Kairi went to the mall and started looking for clothes and such.

"I can't believe we're starting our last year of high school tomorrow," Kairi said.

Namine agreed, "Yeah, me too. So, you're coming to me and Riku's place for poker night, right?"

"Yeah, and after the first day of school, can I stay over?" asked Kairi.

"Of course! Your mom and dad goin out?"

"Yeah," said Kairi with a sigh, "going out to dinner."

"Wow, this looks cute," said Namine, "you should try that on." She was motioning to a pink min-skirt with a black leather belt.

"Yeah, it would look good with that black tank top you have," Namine continued.

"Okay!" Kairi said cheerfully, and she went to go try the skirt on.

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On the way home, Namine remembered some new boys were coming to poker night.

"So, Kai, do you know the new boys Riku's bringing tonight?" Namine asked.

"No, I hope they're not good at poker. I can't afford to lose all my money this time."

"I wonder if Riku'll let us play strip poker this time."

Kairi laughed, "The changes of that are as slim as Tifa doing crack and taking someone's boyfriend. I mean, everyone knows that she's a goody-two-shoe!"

"Yeah," Namine laughed, "you're right. Just a thought."

Once inside the apartment, Namine and Kairi started talking about school and life in general. Around 6 o'clock, Riku came with Selphie, Titus, Hayner, Olette, and two new boys that seemed to interest Kairi a lot.

Riku was the first to speak. "So, everyone, this is Sora and Roxas. They just moved to town and 'bout to go to Twilight High. So, I thought to invite them to a little fun."

Everyone smiled and waved at the two boys with spiky hair and matching blue eyes; or in Kairi's case, smiled flirtiously in Roxas' way.

After getting out the ice cream and snacks, Riku deled out the first hand. Namine was overconfident with her hand and thought about her idea form before.

"I'm willin' to make a deal with you peoples," Namine said, talking to everyone, "person with the lowest hand removes an article of clothing. Agreed?"

"What?!" Riku yelled.

"C'mon Riku. I'm 17 and everyone here friends! Pleaseeeeee…." Namine whined.

"Fine."

After which, Kairi won the pot with a straight in diamonds; and of course, Titus got the lowest hand and had to remove a sock…

As the game went on, Namine was left with a tank top, Kairi in her bra, Titus in his boxers, and Riku missing a sock. It was only when Namine had a 4 as her highest card and had to remove her pants when Riku called it a night.

"Bye, guys!" Namine called at everyone as Riku gave them a ride home.

"Wait!"

Namine looked around and saw Sora running towards the apartment. Must have forgotten he's shoes or something, she thought.

He ran up and into the living room and grabbed his bag, then walked to the door to find Namine was standing near it. His eyes met hers, and felt the caring, gentle soul meet his.

BEEP! BEEP!

"C'mon Sora! I need to go home! Sora!" yelled the ice cream drunk Selphie from the car.

With great difficulty, Sora broke the trance a started towards the car again. "Bye…" he said to her.

"See you tomorrow, Sora," Namine said and she shut the door.

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END of CHAPIE 1

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