Betas: SweetTears69, Silver-Haired-Thief

This one is just as long as the last one, I'm aware but it was already typed. I promise these next few chapters are way longer.

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Such a Commoner:

Chapter 2: Sweet Memories

Laying in my proof sound room, I rolled over to see Kairi laying next to me. "Ah! What the hell Kairi!" My heart skipped a few beats and I sat up, throwing a pillow at her. "How long have you been in here?"

"Hey! I just did my hair..." She pouted as she usually did when I threw pillows at her. "But I haven't be in here that long really, I knew you would wake up eventually. Now! Get ready, we're going to shop for a little bit; I clearly need some new outfits before I go! And, on the plus side, you're awake now because I got your heart rate up! And that means no sleeping~!" Kairi half-sang the last two words, grinning. I could swear that she was a secret sadist. "We really should stop by the house to talk to our parents also."

"If you want me to get up, then get out! You, insane lunatic, you!" Laughing I threw another pillow her way, which she dodged. "You're lucky I'm even going. Either way you have to wait on me!"

"Don't you dare take a long time! If you mess up today, I'll figure out a way to get you back." Kairi smirked and headed back out, closing the door.

"Ugh... must I really get up?" Pulling up the covers, I hid my face from the light that started to shine into my room. I whined. What ungodly hour is it? I simply rolled over and looked at the time. My eye twitched slightly. 7am are you kidding me! That's so early! Oh, nothing's going to stop me from taking my sweet time now!

"I know you're still in bed Cuddle Muffin~!" Did she really just...? No. Freaking. Way. Shooting out of my bed, I ran to the door, angry at what she said.

"Stop! Don't you dare call me that! I hate that nickname!" I huffed and slammed my door, knowing she got what she wanted. Trudging toward the bathroom, I began my daily routine, which involved my morning shower, the brushing of my teeth, blow-drying my hair, and other normal morning things. As usual, I took my sweet time. No need to rush my alone time just for Kairi's sake. Hopping out of the shower, with my hair also wrapped up in a towel, I looked for my adorable white dress that hung right above my knees. I then proceeded to fix my hair right afterwards.

As if on cue, Kairi walked into the room. "Are you seriously taking that long? It's almost nine o'clock. It doesn't take someone thirty minutes to simply dry their hair!" I could just hear the whine in her tone. I sighed in annoyance.

"I have thick hair, so calm down, your royal highness. If you want me to be done soon you shouldn't keep on bugging me. You should know this by now, what with… living with me for all of you life?" I flipped my head back up and felt my dry hair hit my back as I went to turn off the hair dryer. "Happy? Now who's driving?"

"Is that a trick question? You of course, I'm not to fond of driving, I do it only when I need to." She pranced out of my room like the hyperactive sister she is. "Once again I win! How many times is that? Like a thousand to one?"

"I stopped counting at one hundred." I jokingly laughed, following behind her as I grabbed the keys to the car and my wallet. "Where to first? Home?"

"Probably should. I haven't seen anyone in a while..." Kairi looked down, triggering a memory in her mind that caused her to leave in the first place. "I haven't seen them sin-" I cut her off mid-sentence by placing my hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry about it Kairi. I remember, why do you think I'm still here with you?"

She smiled softly as we both walked out of the apartment room and building together. "I wonder how Xion is doing, how is she Nami?"

"Better than usual. Still getting over the breakup actually... but she does miss you. Every now and then she will ask about you." I smiled to show her that everything would be alright.

Xion is our little sister, if you haven't caught on. She works along side with me at Lucky Sapphire, which is where I work. Recently a guy named Tidus totally screwed her over, but that was a month ago. Anyways, our little Xion is only 18, just getting started in the world. Ah, to be young.

Upon getting into the car and starting the ignition while also putting our seat belts on, we were off.

One thing that Kairi doesn't understand is how much I love to drive. Especially when I when I was a teenager. The thrill of speeding was exhilarating. I didn't just drive because I could; I drove for the freedom that came along with it. Sure, cops could catch you every once in a while, if you don't know what you're doing, but I always got out of it. Anyways, I really love not having to be told what I can and cannot do… How the wind blows on along side my hair… How peaceful it can get. It's just an everyday thrill for me and always gets my blood pumping.

"Nami slow down, you know I hate when you start driving so fast! You're gonna get us killed!" Kairi leaned over and lightly slapped my shoulder, making a long sigh escape me. "Fine Kairi. You have no life."

After having to make almost an hour drive back to Traverse Town, which would've take about thirty if we did it my way, we stopped in front of a little blue home. "Excited? I wonder what they've been doing for the past year..." I lifted my hand and patted Kairi on the back reassuringly one more time.

In the front yard, there were little lawn gnomes and the grass seemed freshly cut. On the side you could see our swing set we use to play with as kids. It was old and worn now. Slowly opening the driver's door, I looked around as if I haven't been here in years. So much had changed. It seemed… a lot smaller now.

Walking up the driveway, the front door opened and there stood our beloved little sister Xion, short black hair and all. "Naminé! Kairi! I missed you!" She ran down the steps and went over to hug Kairi, who was standing right behind me.

"How are you doing Xion? I heard about Tidus..." Kairi hugged the little black haired female back. "I'm sorry about never visiting as well. I'll try to stop by the Lucky Sapphire more often."

Xion smiled at the thought of her sister coming to visit her. "Screw him, he's not even worth it anymore. Anyways, what brings you home? I didn't think you'd ever stop by after that last fight..." She looked down at the ground slightly as if she were uncomfortable.

"I thought so too, but I have something important to tell everyone and so does Naminé." Kairi smiled back to her and Xion led them into the house, everything seemed so new once we stepped inside. It really has been a while since we've seen the place.

"Mom! Dad! Naminé and Kairi are here!" As if they never expected it they both quickly came down stairs from their room. "Girls? What's wrong, did anything happen?" Their worried mother looked at all three of them, concerned, as if this were a life and death situation.

"No, we're fine mom. I just wanted to tell you something important that recently came up." Kairi looked towards me for some help in this matter. No way is she getting my help. I had to get up at 7am. 7 AM.

"Let's go to the living room and sort this out, shall we?" Our father's deep voice spoke from behind our mother. "You didn't come here to fight, did you? We just want everything to be okay now." He wrapped his arm around our mother.

"No dad, we didn't. That's in the past and I'm sorry if it still bothers you." Kairi took a deep breath as everyone sat down on the couch, except for myself. I stood next to her so she elaborate. As she explained the story of how she gets to move up in the company, we both notice the happy look on everyone's face. "In the end, both Naminé and I are going."

"Sweetheart! That's amazing! I'm so glad you're moving up in the world! Although if you do get the job over there, it seems you'll have to move. Which means we have to come visit sometime." As if the past never happened our family seemed perfectly normal once again, which made Kairi relax slightly.

"If you're telling the truth about Princes you have to find me one of them! You so owe me since I'm not going." Xion stood up and crossed her arms, smiling. "I am so jealous of both of you that it's not even funny. Wait, why can't I go?" She looked at our mother.

Mother stood up and looked at her. "Xion you're simply too young to go over there with them, not only that this is a big chance for Kairi and Naminé, Kairi gets to expand the company and Naminé will improve her skills. I'm not quite sure there's much for you to do since you're also under 21."

"Naminé's under 21!" Xion protested, huffing and looking at our mother with an upset look on her face. Then she turned to us, hands locked onto her hips. "Besides, I'm definitely visiting if you do get the job! Don't forget about my prince either!"

"Ha-ha, thanks sis. I'll be sure to get right on that. Besides, I don't even get to spend my birthday with you guys; I'll be spending it over there sadly. With no one that I know… except Kairi."

"That's right! You're birthday is coming up within the next 2 days. Since you won't be here I guess that I'll give this to you now then." Our mother left the room and came back with a small box with a bow on it. "Now I know you didn't want me to… but here."

I took the box with a smile. "Thank you mom, you really shouldn't have." Opening the box, I saw that the small box held a silver colored charm bracelet, each with its own little charm.

"We all thought of it!" Xion pointed out, and then proceeded to explain each charm. "A paopu fruit that symbolizes you, the star that shows Kairi, a key for me and for mom and dad a heart, stating their love for you."

"This is great guys, it means a lot to me!" I hugged everyone individually, my heart warmed by the thoughtfulness of their gift. "I'll wear it everyday while I'm over there." The thought of them made me smile again as I went to put it on.

Kairi stepped forward to speak to everyone once again. "I wish we could stay and thank you guys for supporting us but we have to get going for our trip. We have a few things that must be done before the plane. If you want to see us off, then meet us at the airport at 3:30pm later."

With that said, Kairi and I said our goodbyes to everyone and went shopping until it was time to hit the airport. Having to get there two hours early is ridiculous but no one wants to miss a flight. Right before actually having to board the plane for terror, since it'll be the last chance that I'll see of my actual home, our parents and loving sister came to say goodbye once again. "We will call once we're over there! Love you guys!" Both Kairi and I basically spoke the same sentence to all of them. Just at different intervals.

Walking onto the terminal, I looked back at the last glimpse of my future, with a sigh. "Seems you'll be put on a hold for now." This trip had better be worth it or Kairi won't hear the last of it from me, and trust me. I'll make sure of it this time, if it's the last thing I do.

Naminé Radivent