When the bell rang I yawned loudly then headed out the door. The day passed by like a blur and nothing particullarly exciting happened at all. Still, I was glad that school was done for now. I stretched my limbs as I walked down the hallway then let out a sigh. After putting the books I was carrying in my locker, I made my way to the usual spot near the oak tree. Seeing Vanitas and a couple of other people there, I smiled.

"Hey guys."

A simple 'hi' was given back from some people as I sat in front of Vanitas. He was staring at one math problem with deep concentration as Xion tried to explain it to him. In a few seconds he sighed heavily and threw the paper at a random direction.

"I rage quit for now. Oh hey Roxas, when did you get here?"

I smiled and shrugged a bit.

"I was here long enough to see the thinking face that you don't use very often."

A slap was delivered to my shoulder and I chuckled in response.

"Oh hey if I might ask, how do you know that redhead guy that got me lunch today?"

"Axel? He's one of my many minions."

The fact that Vanitas said that as if it was the most common thing to say made me laugh a little. He sure knows how to get a person into a better mood.

"Whatever you say."

"Yup. Are not going home yet blondie?"

"Nah, I rather hang with you guys until you get picked up. After that I'll walk."

Xion looked at me a bit concerned.

"You sure that's alright? We could take you home if you want. It won't be a problem at all."

"It's all good. You guys live pretty far from my house and I don't want to be a burden."

Vanitas sighed as he threw a bag of chips at my head.

"Sometimes when things are offered to you, you should take it Roxas."

I opened the bag and started noming on the chips.

"Yes big sister."

Another bag of chips was thrown at my face.

"Ouch, tough love."

TIME SKIP- 20 minutes later

"You sure you don't want us to drop you off?"

Xion said as she looked at me with that same worried expression.

"It's all good for me you know!"

I chuckled when Xion's big brother Zack yelled that.

"I'm fine really just go on with your lives. Exercise is good you know."

After much more convincing, they finally drove off onto the street. Throughout my life, my parents were always so busy that walking home wasn't a big thing even though it's a few miles away from the school. As I walked down the street with cars passing by, I stared ahead thinking about what I had to do when I get home.

"I already finished math and biology...not really much to do again."

I put my hand on my cheek and wasn't worried that my hand was as cold as ice since it was a common thing to me. For some reason, my temperature is always low and even in the summer, my hands are cold to the touch. It doesn't bother me though now that I got used to it cause as long as I don't think about it, I'm fine. When I looked at my hand, I noticed that it was pale.

"Maybe I should make an attempt to get warm when I get home.

As time went by, I got closer to my house and got bored staring at the scenery I see everyday. I placed my hand in an okay sign, then put it in my mouth before whistling loud and clear. After a few more minutes of continuous walking, I see a giant puffball running towards me. In a few seconds the puffball known as Chibiterasu stopped as I did, which made me smile.

Chibiterasu was my wolf that I received from my parents on a Christmas when we were a family. I never knew how they got one, but they did and since then, I raised him up to how he is now.

"Hey there Chibiterasu. Do you feel like going to the park today? I don't have much homework to do so we can be there as long as you want. Or at least until it gets too for us to be outside."

With that said, he barked at me happily and ran ahead before stopping to look at me to follow. I walked to him and let him lead the way to the park he loves as much as I do. When we arrived there, he immediately runs around wild and free. Now that I think about it, I never really needed to have a leash on him since he's very loyal.

I sat myself on a swing and slowly pushed myself back and forth while looking up at the sky. Thinking back to the redhead, I smiled at what he said.

"Huh, I wonder how long I can keep my name from him."

When I looked back at the grass, I saw Chibiterasu looking at me.

"What do you want a treat? You're gonna need to do more than staring if you want one."

He shook his head then barked while titling his head to the sky I was looking at. Sometimes I wonder if I'm getting crazy since I talk to my wolf.

"Yah I was thinking of this meanie freshie that thought I was one of him."

Chibiterasu titled his head.

"Eh, the incident with him was the only thing that was kinda exciting at school today."

I yawned suddenly already tired and Chibiterasu did the same.

"I guess we'll have to cut our time short today so sorry for lying to you, Chibi. It's also getting kinda cold and I don't want you to catch something out here."

We both walked back to the empty home awaiting us. After I locked the front door and placed my stuff down, I headed to the kitchen. As usual, I found a note on the table from my parents.

"Pasta is in the fridge, heat it up when you're hungry. -Love Mom and Dad"

I placed the note back on the counter and looked inside the fridge to see the pasta in a round container. Since I didn't feel that hungry I just grabbed a juice box then closed the door. After that I headed into my room.

In a few minutes I got into more comfortable clothes and just stared up at the ceiling. Boredom, it was such a familiar feeling these days. Or was it a state of being? Who knows. I sat up on the bed and hooked up my game console. For the rest of the night I drowned myself in video games before going to sleep.

TIME SKIP - Next Day

As I walked to school, I noticed that it felt a little colder than it was yesterday. I paid no attention to it though and just headed to my first period class since the bell just rang. When I got to my seat, I noticed that Vanitas wasn't there yet. I looked at my watch and started counting down till the 2nd bell would ring. Slowly I was getting closer to the end and in five seconds, Vanitas barged through the door.

"Five seconds."

My math teacher, Vexen, said and with that Vanitas sprinted to the empty desk in front of me and practically fell onto it a second after the bell rang.

"Nope, you're late."

"What!"

Vanitas was panting like crazy and looked at the teacher in disbelief. Even the TA (teacher assistant) Demyx, was wide eyed from his desperate attempt to be on time.

"He practically fell."

Demyx said and looked at the teacher with sympathy for him. However, the teacher simply shook his head with a blank expression on his face.

"Nope, he wasn't seated in his seat before the bell rang."

Vexen looked down at his desk and marked something on his book which I assume was the attendance one.

"Ahh gosh!"

Vanitas kept breathing heavily from running here and looked at me a bit annoyed.

"This is what I get for trying to be here on time."

I nodded at him after he said that inbetween breaths.

"Mhm and I got here before you."

His lips cracked into a crooked smile and I smiled back. I held up a fist at him and he did the same. We then did our rematch of rock, paper, scissors and in the end, I won once. This left Vanitas both tired and defeated.

While I was heading towards the oak tree, I felt that someone was following me. I kept my calm composure and looked to the side to look at the reflection of the glass window. There, I saw that the person who was behind me was none other than Vanitas.

"Hmm, wonder what he's up to now."

I kept going on as if nothing happened then when I saw him getting into a pouncing position, I step to the side to let him fall on the grass where I once was.

"Ouch...that hurt."

He sat up rubbing his face and I stifled a laugh before helping him up.

"Serves you right for trying to pounce me for no reason."

"I did too have a reason and it's a good one too."

"What is it then?"

A moment of silence passed and Vanitas looked like he was thinking hard.

"I'm waiting."

"Oh great I think I forgot after I tried to pounce you."

I made a buzzer sound when you got an answer wrong on a game show.

"Not a good enough excuse."

He shrugged at me then looked like he had an epiphany.

"I remember! Pouncing you was revenge. However, it seems that I failed my mission."

"It appears so general. Make sure to get pasta for me alright?"

"As you wish your majesty."

We both chuckled then went our separate ways. When I finally arrived at the usual place, I saw that Yuufie and Xion was there with someone with blue hair whom I haven't seen before.

"Halo, where's everyone?"

I placed my backpack down and sat in one spot across from Xion.

"Where's everyone?"
"Demyx is getting lunch. Marly and Zexy are at a meeting."

I nodded at the ninja that answered my question and ate my favorite oatmeal cookie while looking at the mysterious girl. After a while, Xion noticed my curious look and introduced her.

"Oh Roxas, this is Aqua, she's a junior in my art class."

When Aqua looked at me she had a shocked look on her face. I blinked at the reaction but shrugged it off.

"Nice to meet you."

Her expression became normal again.

"Likewise, I'm sorry you just look so much like someone I know."

I titled my head to the side now interested.

"I look like someone you know?"

"Very much. Terra and I would have mistaken you as him without a second thought."

"Huh, how peculiar. Now I'm curious to find this look alike me."

She looked down with a sad expression and Xion placed a hand on her shoulder.

"That's impossible now since he passed away a decade ago."

I blinked and immediately regret saying what I did.

"I-"

"No it's alright really. I hope we'll be great friends Roxas."

"Same here. May I ask who Terra is though?"

"Oh, he's a friend of mine in the same year who was a close friend of Ventas."

I nodded.

"Hmm, Ventus. So that's my twin's name?"

"Yes. Anyhow, if you would like to meet him, I can always set up a day."

"Sounds like a plan."