This chapter will probably be kind of short because, honestly, they're 7-year-olds. They're just barely starting to talk to their friends outside of school.

And oh my gosh… I use way too many last names that start with K. I honestly didn't notice this until today!

Don't think I'm always going to be this frequent in updates. I was sick Wednesday, and then my school got out Thursday and Friday, so I've had a lot of time to write.

There will be some chapters with only one storyline, so… Anyway, chapters will probably get longer the more we get into the story,

a-nobodyXIII: I know! You have to feel bad for him though. He's gone one day and suddenly his best friend is pretty much ignoring him.

mousehole: Thanks!

nyaa-x3: Thanks. (Oh my gosh, I say that too often… but I mean it!) It will probably seem a little less adorable in the future… or, um, I don't really know what I mean! Oh, well…

Typewrite: Thanks. I'm glad to know that it flows smoothly. This is my first time actually focusing on romance in a story so I was worried it would just… turn out weird…

Chapter 2: The First Summer

The fair.

I've never cared for it. It's not that much fun. They don't have good rides, and the ones that are can be considered dangerous.

But Roxas has always taken me. He buys my food and lets me choose the rides and never complains.

I love the fair.

Even if I don't know why he would fall in love with me, I knew why I did.

He's extremely nice, cute, and

"Mommy… I'm bored."

My mother's hand tightened around the knife as she chopped just a bit faster.

"I know, Naminé. But what am I supposed to do about it?"

I sunk down in my chair and whimpered. "I miss Roxy and Kairi…" Mommy sighed for the hundredth time and plucked up the nearest phone book, immediately skimming through the pages.

"Kuroki and Kobayashi!" I cried eagerly. The dusty smell of the book floated over to be but my stomach was already tingling with excitement. Mommy released another sigh.

"I'm sorry, Nam, but there are way too many Kurokis and Kobayashis. I guess you'll just have to wait until school starts." I groaned and turned on the TV. Angelica had just signed up the babies for a competition when the phone rang.

"I'll get it!" I hopped up and ran to the receiver.

"Hello?"

"Naminé? Is that you?" Kairi's voice sounded out.

"Yeah!" I replied cheerfully.

"Sora's cousin's mom is taking everyone to the fair. Sora invited me and Riku, and I asked if you could come. Um, just a second. My mommy wants to talk to your mommy."

"Mommy?" I called. "Kairi called and her mommy wants to speak to you." On cue, she entered the room and took the phone. I ran back to the couch, bouncing up and down.

"Naminé, this Friday you're going to the fair with your friends, okay?"

"Yay!" I cheered and turned back to the TV.

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I tried to peer over the window, but I could only get a small glimpse from my height. (I'm even shorter than Kairi!) Finally, I heard a bump from the driveway and ran to the door.

The bell rang and I clumsily opened the door.

"Hi!" I greeted. Kairi waved.

"You ready?"

"Yup. I've got my money and everything!" Kairi nodded and led me to the van.

"You're going to be sitting in the middle with Sora's cousin 'cause I'm sitting with Sora and Riku."

"Okay," I nodded. Kairi yanked the door open.

"Nami?"

I grinned. "Hi, Roxy!" I scrambled into the car seat and buckled up. "Is the fair fun?"

"Uh-huh!" he nodded happily. "I'm going to show you around, okay?"

"Okay," I agreed.

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"Here's the rollercoaster. Let's ride it, Nami!"

"No," I frowned. "Fair rollercoasters are boring. They should be bigger and faster!" Roxas bit his lip.

"Okay, then. Let's ride the Ferris Wheel." Roxas dragged me over and showed the worker our wristbands.

"Wow," I murmured. "It's so pretty."

"Yep," Roxas agreed. "Just like you."

"W-what?" I stuttered, blushing. Roxas laughed.

"You should see your face, Naminé!" Roxas tried to imitate me by rubbing the frosting from his cupcake across him cheeks. I stuck out my tongue and rolled my eyes.

"…it is pretty though…" he continued softly. The Ferris Wheel jerked to a stop.

"Roxas? Naminé? It's time to go," Mrs. Kuroki called from outside the fence.

"Okay," we replied in unison.

Roxas wrapped his hand around mine again and pulled me back to the van.

"Naminé!" Kairi shouted as I climbed in. "Did you know cotton candy tastes like sugar? I love sugar 'cause it's so yummy! Sora loves cotton candy too, don't you, Sora?"

"Well, uh…" Sora began, but Kairi continued.

"Riku doesn't like it though. He says it's too sweet. How can something be too sweet? If anything, it can be sweeter. Yum! Sweeter cotton candy! Luckily, I saved some, so I can pour sugar on it when I go home. Don't you think that's a great idea, Nami? It is, isn't it?" Kairi giggled, her head flopping to Sora's shoulder.

"I'm the only one who can call Naminé Nami," Roxas scowled. Kairi laughed.

"Whatever, sourpuss. Ha ha… you're sour! The opposite of sweet, and cotton candy is sweet!"

I slumped in my seat. "Kairi shouldn't have sugar."

Roxas turned back to me, grinning. "Yup."

Mrs. Kuroki is such a bad parent… letting first graders run around the fair alone… Kairi sounded drunk, didn't she? Hopefully, next chapter will be longer.

Question of the Day: Would you mind if I posted 2 chapters in a day?

I'm not saying I'll be able to, but I at least have every chapter's plot written out. I'm worried if I posted 2, someone who missed the first one would go to the second and be confused…

Well, so far, I'm feeling like this is a weird story about a girl who's in love with her best friend. I haven't gotten to anything that would really be remotely interesting.

If there's anything you think would make this easier to read, just tell me.

I suppose this is all I really have for this chapter. Bye!