Namine stepped out of her house and closed the door behind her. For some reason, everything just felt so different for her. She sighed and put on the thin, transparent-like white cloth around her shoulders and back. "I just need some groceries," she mumbled, "Then I'll come back and...do things by myself again." She looked at the road ahead of her. "Of course, I COULD go visit the old mansion... To claim sanctuary, that is." She put on an optomistic smile and walked off.

Roxas just happened to be walking down by Station Heights and saw the very girl he was looking for. "Namine!" he gasped. Seeing her turn his way, he hid behind a cart of apples. He saw her shrug and leave and popped his head out for another look. She's so beautiful... Just like I remembered when we were young. He crawled out into the open and stood up. "That was close."

"I'd like a loaf of bread and three apples, please," Namine asked the vendor nicely. He handed her the food and she smiled. "Thank you very much."

The vendor, a boy about Roxas's age, blushed and smiled back at Namine. "Sure..." he stammered goofily, "N-no problem. And due to your cute... I-I mean...uh...sweetness, you can have those things for free."

Namine happily giggled. "Thank you, again. You're very kind." She bowed politely and left.

The whole scene made Roxas flush with anger, but followed his target nevertheless. He remained quiet as he followed her down Tram Common, through a large whole in a wall, the dark woods, and then out into a clearing that lead to a broken-down mansion. He saw her enter through the doors and stealthily followed suit. I wonder what she's up to...?

Namine was unaware of the blonde male following her and rested her bags on the floor as she walked to the 'heart' of the mansion. "Time to check the garden," she sang and went outside.

Roxas opened the door just in time to see her open another at the other end. Forgetting that he was 'spying' he slammed the door. "Crap!" he cursed quietly and hid behind the small display table in front of him.

Namine turned around when she heard the light thud. Seeing nothing, she continued with her way to the garden.

Roxas heard her make her exit and quickly ran after her. He opened the doors ahead and looked in admiration as colorful petals floated by. It was the most beautiful garden he had ever seen! There were dafodils, orchids, cherry blossoms, heck! Even roses and cornflowers were all over the vast area. The fountain before him sprayed water beautifully. He looked around and found Namine watering the flowers. He made a small "Gneh!" and hid behind the fountain.

Namine put down the pail she was using and looked at her garden happily. "Bloom, all of you!" she encouraged and walked up to a small shrine nearby. She kneeled down and formed her hands into a praying position. "Please, give me a sign to show me my path."

Roxas took a small peek from behind the fountain and listened intently. What is she praying for?

"Should I give him and myself another chance?" she whispered, "Should I...love again?" She didn't receive a response and said her last. "What is my fate?" Again, no response. She gave up and rose. This is hopeless. I'm not geting anywhere! She tried her best not to twitch in irritation and turned around. She saw a small dot of blonde flash and frowned. What is he doing here?

Roxas sat behind the fountain, his heart beating rapidly. Aw, man! I think she saw me! He closed his eyes. "I hope not!" he mumbled.

"What are you doing here, Roxas?" Namine asked as she sat down on the ledges of the fountain, "Did you follow me here?"

Roxas sighed and stood up. Enough lies. He sat down beside her and said, "Yes, I did. I just HAD to. I had something very important to tell you!"

"Just like when you told me you loved me when we were kids?" Namine asked, her voice rising dangerously.

"Namine, I meant it when I told you that I'd love you forever," Roxas stated, "And not because we were engaged by our parents. But because I loved you more than life itself. When you left, I...I almost killed myself."

"I HAD to leave." Namine closed her eyes. "And you never meant a single word you said! You were with someone else!" She stood up and attempted a run.

When you walk away, you don't hear me say- please, oh baby, don't go. Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight. It's hard to let it go.

Roxas quickly shot his hand forward and grabbed her arm, pulling her back. I'm not letting her go again! He stood up and went closer to her. "Please, don't leave me again, Namine."

The daily things; Like this and that, and what is what. That keeps us all busy are confusing me. That's when you came to me and said-

Namine turned around and gasped. Roxas had never held her back before. "Roxas?" she asked.

"Wish I could prove I love you," said Roxas, "But does that mean I have to walk on water?" He looked down at the ground. "If it does, then... I'll do it. I'll walk on water!"

When we are older you'll understand it's enough when I say so. And maybe, some things are that simple.

Namine looked at him, eye-wided. Does he really love me? Or is this all just a big hoax like before? She snatched her arm from his grip and looked away. "I'm sorry," she mumbled, "But I really have to go right now. I have many things to do." She ran away. "Goodbye, Roxas!"

Roxas ran after her and watched her disappear through the doors. "NAMINE!!!" he shouted and opened the doors. "Oh!" he panted and halted in his tracks. Her stuff was gone, along with herself. He looked around the empty hall and found no trace of her. She slipped away from him...again. He sighed in defeat and banged his forehead on the wall. "Arrrgghh!" he cried out in frustration. He banged his forehead for the fifth time and it finally bled. The blood ran down his face and dripped to the floor. "It's over..." he mumbled and left the mansion.

Namine, who was watching the whole thing from the crack of the door, cried. She never meant for him to hurt himself. "I'm sorry, Roxas," she whispered, "But I just don't know..."

Roxas limped down Tram Common, ignoring the stares that came his way and the pain in his head. His blood still flowed freely, dripping on the cement. It's all over. She probably thinks that I'm just an ameteur loser who's desperate for feelings.

"Roxas!" Hayner, Pence, and Olette called and ran to him.

My life's over... Roxas felt his eyes roll to the back of his head and fell. But before he was able to hit the cold ground, he felt himself being caught by his three friends. "Namine... Please, you have to believe me. I love you with all my heart. I'd do the impossible just to prove it to you..."

"Is he okay?!" Olette asked.

"He sure is bleeding a lot!" Pence added.

"Thanks for the tip, Sir Obvious!" Hayner said sarcastically, "Now help me get this guy up and at it to the hospital! C'mon!" He wrapped one of Roxas's arms around his neck and Pence did the same. They nodded to each other and hoisted the half-unconscious boy up. They mustered all of their strengths and walked him to the hospital.

Olette followed the three boys. He did that just for Namine? He MUST be in love with her! She halted and said, "I'm gonna go see somebody! You guys just go and take care of Roxas!" She turned her heels and ran away, her pigtails swaying by.

"Olette!" Hayner called.

"Let her go," Pence told him, "She'll be fine. She's mature enough to take care of herself. Right now, we need to take Roxas to the hospital- and fast!"

Hayner looked at Pence and finally nodded. "Right."