Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or any of its characters.

F l a w l e s s.
(you're beautiful, every little piece, love)

"Hi, Kairi."

"Oh, hello, Roxas!"

Flawless. She was one-hundred-percent flawless. The way her auburn hair fell softly over her shoulders and her pale skin contrasted so perfectly with her bright indigo eyes… That's exactly what saddened him. She was way out of his league, and being the smart boy he was, he knew when to back off. She belonged with them, the other perfect people, not with a loser like himself. It wouldn't be fair for her to have to stoop so low.

"Roxas…?"

"Yeah?"

"What are you thinking about?"

About you, he wanted to say. About how beautiful you look today. About the way your smile is driving me insane! …but he'd never say that. He simply shrugged.

"Oh, nothing, really."

"Are you sure?"

"…yes."

"Well, okay, if you say so…"

Her face seemed to pale. It was losing its normal glow. Maybe she was feeling sick today…he wasn't sure, but he couldn't help but feel concerned. If she wasn't happy, he'd never be happy, either.

"Are you feeling alright?"

"No, not really."

"What's wrong?"

"Roxas, do you hate me?"

Oh, God, no. She thought he hated her. If anything, it was the exact opposite. He would be willing to die for her, if she wanted him to.

"Of course not. Why would you think that?"

"I don't know…you just always seem so distant."

"I'm sorry. I'm just trying to stay out of your way."

He was speaking the truth as he said that. The last thing he'd want to do is be blocking her path to fame and glory and happiness. That's why he usually avoided her, and stepped to the side when he saw her coming. Watching her from afar seemed to be his best resort for the time being.

"What? Why would you want to stay out of my way?"

Damn. Why was she firing such difficult questions at him? Maybe he shouldn't have even started the conversation. After a long moment of silence, he couldn't keep his mouth shut anymore. In one breath, he blurted out three words that would explain everything.

"Because you're flawless."

"What do you mean?"

"I'm just little old dorky Roxas. You, on the other hand, could be so much more. You don't need me in the way."

"Don't say that!"

"Why not? It's true."

"Roxas, can't you see it?"

"See what?"

"I don't care about your imperfections. They're what make me adore you."

- . - (stay beautiful) - . -

A/N: Well, there you go. Short, simple. My first fanfic after my hiatus. Review please? Thanks.