AN: HAZZAH! A longer chapter! This is where the story starts picking up more, well, the first half is a tad bit of a filler, introducing people and what not. I really hope this ends up working out x.x You should be meeting the more main characters in here. As usual, be nice please, ignore grammatical errors, and I hope you enjoy this. Remember, thoughts and flashbacks in italics and texts/phone calls in bold. Have fun o3o -Weird face.

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Chapter 3

Turned out, heading to the bar to talk to Cid was taking longer than it should have. I was only going to ask for a few bucks so I could grab my own personal bottle to sip off of for the night, but Cid had unknowingly drugged me into a conversation. How have I been, where have I been, things like that. I looked down at my phone it was almost 11. I had been there for an hour! I cut him off in the middle of whatever he was saying.

"Look, Cid, thanks for the sudden interest in my life, but Demy is waiting for me at my house," He frowned. I know I was being rude, but I didn't want to leave Demyx alone at my house, especially if people started showing up. He sighed and rubbed the back of his head before reaching into his back pocket, pulling out his wallet.

"I guess it's better than getting drunk here… Just, be careful alright? I don't wanna get a call from the cops about you, ya know?" I gave him a small smile as I took the 20 dollar bill that he held out to me.

"You know I love you uncle, right?" He seemed taken aback by this statement, but relaxed and smiled back.

"Yeah, yeah, now get outta here, and remember to at least send me a text every once in a while," I nodded and reached over the bar, pulling him into a hug. He hugged back and I went to walk out.

"Glad to see you smiling again, Kurushime," I heard him call behind me. I waved and looked over my shoulder, not bothering to correct him about my name.

"Me too, Cid," I then walked out the door and started to jog around the block to the local liquor store. Stopping in, I pulled out my cell as I looked around for what I wanted. I sent a text Demyx, letting him know I'd be back soon and he knew where the spare key was, though I was sure he was already inside. I switched to my contact list and hit the number of the only person I could think would still even reply to me. I found what I was looking for after I sent the text, and headed to the front to pay for it.

I decided to walk instead of jog back, pretty sure no one would be getting there anytime soon. My pocket started to ring its usual text tone. I pulled it out and saw that it wasn't from Demy. Kairi…

Random invite? Sure, I'm down. Can I bring some stuff? I made a face, not too sure what feeling I was expressing at that moment, but I shrugged it off and replied to her.

Go for it. It's just a small get together. Already knowing she'd ask who was going to be there, I added, My friend Demyx is bringing a few of his friends over. I hit send as I walked up to my house, grabbing the door knob; I pushed it open and stepped inside.

"Demyx?" I called out. He popped his head out of my bedroom, smiling.

"Hey! Sorry, was in the bathroom," He walked over to me and grabbed my bag for me and set it on the counter, diving into it to figure out what I had gotten. I chuckled and walked over to him, his eyes a bit wide staring at the bottle. He looked to me with his wide eyes, I was trying to refrain from laughing, and he held it up to me.

"Tequila? I thought we were chilling out, not replaying the night we met!" I couldn't help but laugh. I took the bottle from him, walking around and placing it in the freezer. I turned back to him, my hands on my hips; I leaned forward and stuck my tongue out.

"This is my form of chilling out. It's mine anyways, so no touching!" I teased, "What did you bring?" He eyed me up and down before going to one of the cabinets in my kitchen and pulled out two bags of chips.

"These and two bottles of Smirnoff," I held up a hand.

"What kind?" He used a finger to push my hand down and raised an eyebrow.

"Not the caramel kind, duh. You're in an odd mood today," I smiled and turned to find some bowls for the chips.

"I noticed that too, actually, but it seems to be a good thing, don't you think?" I looked back to him and he shrugged. I reached up to the top shelf in a cabinet, seeing a few bowls I could use when my back pocket rang and vibrated.

"Demy, get that will you?" I barely had the edge of the bowls, and I wasn't giving up. I felt him pull out the phone and heard him flip it open, answering it.

"Kasai's phone, her bestest friend speaking!" He sang into the phone. I held back laughter as I started pulling the bowl towards me.

"Uh huh. Yeah. Okay, sounds good! Goodbye!" I was about to have the bowls in my hand before Demyx shouted, KASAIIIIIIIIII!" I jumped and the bowls fell out, thankfully plastic, on top of me. I turned to him, a bowl sitting over my head, covering my eyes. He obviously couldn't help but laugh, but that soon changed into what I could only describe as a laughing scream as I pulled off the bowl and began chasing him.

"You little-!" I shouted after him, chasing him through my small house as he laughed, screaming when I got closer. Hearing a few knocks on the door, Demyx stopped, and I crashed into him, both of us hitting the carpeted floor. We busted up laughing as I tried telling whoever knocked to come in.

"C-come in!" We sat up and continued to laugh as the door opened, revealing a woman about my age, her hair a few shades lighter than mine and to her shoulders. I stopped laughing and quickly stood up, pulling Demyx up with me.

"Oh, hey, Kairi. Nice of you to make it," I shifted awkwardly as Kairi stepped in, her blue eyes shifted between me and Demyx.

"Hey, Kurushime," She finally spoke and held up two bags, "Brought some snacks and booze, the usual," Demyx stepped forward and took the bags from her, a smile on his face.

"Hey, I'm Demyx, we talked on the phone, remember?" He walked over to the kitchen and started putting everything away. Kairi walked over to me and hugged me, and me feeling awkward as it was, I hugged her back. She pulled back, her hands on my shoulders.

"It's been awhile, hasn't it? Last I remember, I was in your new friend's position…" I frowned as she let go of me, feeling bad. Kairi and I used to be best friends, I'm not surprised she'd feel hurt that I'd stop talking to her and get a new best friend in the meantime.

"Yeah… It has been awhile. Look, Kairi-" She held up a hand, a small smile on her face.

"None of that, it's fine. Things happen. I just hope we can start hanging out again, I've missed you," I smiled back at her and nodded.

"Who wants drinks?" Demyx sang. We turned to him, both taken aback. The bowls were on the counter, full of chips and glasses were out, ready to be filled, the bottles beside them. He stood there with a smile, and we couldn't help but smile back and walk over to him. He leaned forward on the counter and winked, "So what can I get ya? He reminded me of my uncle at that moment and I stared laughing.

"My tequila please. If you insist on mixing, then surprise me," He nodded and looked to Kairi, who had a light blush across her cheeks, from the wink I was assuming. I elbowed her playfully.

"Answer the man, Kairi, and don't think about it, he's as gay as can be," Her blush deepened out of embarrassment, she looked down and mumbled something about beer. Demy laughed and handed her a beer then got to making my drink. I figured I should put some music on, so I went into my bedroom, calling Kairi to come after me. A few moments later, I came out with a decently sized stereo on my arms, a trail of wires following behind me attached to Kairi who was holding speakers in her own arms. Demyx eyed us as we moved to my living room, my drink made and ready.

"You need help with that?" I shook my head and set the stereo down, Kairi taking a spot next to me, she started plugging everything in as I took the speakers from here, setting them up.

"I've had this stereo forever, Demy. Me and Kairi used to set it up all the time," I smiled to Kairi, who was already smiling back. It may have been a long time since we had hung out, but it had only felt like the day before.

As we finished setting the stereo up, there was a knock on the door. I asked Kairi to throw whatever music on as I went over to the door to answer it, Demyx zooming over to my side as I pulled it open.

"Zexioooooon!" That was all I heard as Demyx dove past me and tackled the man outside, almost knocking over another guy that had been beside him. He shrugged and looked to me as I looked at him. He looked like he could be around 16, bright blue eyes and dirty blonde hair that was styled in an odd way, but I paid no mind to it. He held out his hand, which I took and we shook in silence for a moment before I spoke first.

"Sorry, I'm Kasai. Owner of this party house. Having fun yet?" He stood there, a crooked smile on his face, obviously confused.

"Heh, the name's Roxas, nice to meet you," I stepped aside to let him in. He walked past me, Demyx suddenly following behind him, dragging the guy called Zexion behind him.

I closed the door behind me, following everyone into the living room where Kairi was sitting on the couch, playing with her hands, obviously not sure what to do. It seemed Demyx had read her mind because he stopped in the middle of the living room, Zexion still on his arm. A radio station was playing, various genre of songs playing at a decent volume. I looked to the clock hanging above the couch. It's already 1 o' clock?

"EVERYONE SIT!" His sudden shout caused us all to jump, even the guys. Within a few seconds, Zexion was sitting next to Kairi on the couch while Roxas and I took the floor. Demyx stood in the middle, all of us looking at him, curious as to what he'd say, also hoping he wouldn't yell again. He turned and pointed at Kairi, who instantly went wide eyed and blushed.

"You. Say your name, age and something about yourself," His face looked so serious, "Then, we will go in a circle, everyone doing the same. No, go," He continued to point at her, the blush on her face deepening.

"M-my name is K-Kairi. 21 years o-old, and… And, I like dogs?" Demyx bursted into laughter, not able to keep up his serious façade.

"Perfect! Now your turn, Zexy," He pointed to the man he had previously tackled at the door. He pushed his hair away from his face, but it failed and fell back over his right eye.

"I told you not to call me that," He sighed. I could tell he told Demyx this a lot since Demyx's face still held it's smile, "Zexion, 23, I like books," Demyx danced around in a small smile before he faced and pointed to Roxas.

"The name's Roxas, I'm the baby at 19, and I like sea salt ice cream," That somewhat explains why he looks so young, but I didn't think 19. I suddenly realized that they must have done this plenty times before, their answers coming automatically as if routine.

"Kasai," Demyx sang. I looked up, noticing his finger was now pointed at me. I shifted in my spot, biting my lip in thought for a moment before answering.

"Kasai, 22, I like to drink,"

"Awesome!" He pointed to himself, "And I am the wonderful Demyx! 21 years young and I like-" He stopped himself, obviously not wanting to say what he was going to say, "I like water! Now who wants drinks? Kasai, yours has been sitting on the counter, as has yours, Kairi, I'll get you a new one!" The other two guys, Zexion and Roxas, stood up and followed Demyx into the kitchen while I got up and sat next to Kairi. She looked at me, her face giving me a confused look.

"Why do you and Demyx call you 'Kasai'?" I forgot that when Kairi had known me, I went by my actual name, Kurushime. I shrugged, playing it off as nothing.

"Just needed change," She looked at me a second longer before giving a small smile.

"Good, I'm glad," I heard Demyx call to us to get our drinks. We both stood and started to walk over, passing by the door; I thought I could hear something. I stopped and turned my head to the door, Kairi not noticing and still walking over to the guys. What… Is it somebody running? The sound got loud quick, I was right, someone was running up to the door. I swear everything happened so fast, I could say it happened in a split second. The door flew open, a blur of red bursted in and forward.

"Stop the party! Axel has arrived!" I was suddenly slammed into, falling backwards, I hit the floor. You'd think, since it's carpet, I'd be fine, but no. The asshole who called himself Axel fell right on top of me! Everyone went quiet, only the noise of the radio filling the room. I lifted my head, a bit disoriented, but pissed, to look at this guy and beat the hell out of him. Suddenly his nose was touching mine, both our eyes wide. So green…

"Well, hello there," He suddenly spoke, his voice was soft, but had an edge to it. I shook my head and shoved him off of me.

"Who the hell do you think you are, busting into my house?" I shouted, not noticing everyone in the kitchen, watching everything. He smirked, and I won't like, I liked it. He stood and held out his hand.

"I'm pretty sure I'm Axel, last I checked," I smacked his hand away and stood, faltering a bit. I looked back to Demyx.

"Please, tell me he isn't one of yours so I can kick his ass," Axel started laughing while I forced myself not to like it. Demyx rubbed the back of his head and gave a cheesy smile.

"I'm afraid so, Kasai," I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. Axel came around and lifted my chin, making my eyes meet his. He turned my head from side to side; I knew I was blushing hard because his smile grew bigger. Letting go, he headed over to the others.

"So, what do we have to drink? Let's get this party started!" A sudden burst of voices filled the awkward silence, leaving me still standing where Axel left me. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I jerked around to face who turned out to be Kairi, holding up my drink.

"You alright?" I mumbled that I was fine and took my cup, downing half of it right then and there. Kairi tilted her head a bit, looking concerned. I waved her off and gestured to the kitchen.

"I'm fine, let's just make sure those guys don't destroy my kitchen," We walked over to the kitchen, Demyx making drinks for him and Zexion, and Axel and Roxas talking between themselves, beers in their hands. I glared at Axel, instantly regretting it. He must have sense me looking at him or something because he turned and smiled at me. I felt my face heat up, so I covered it by taking down the rest of my cup, setting it down, trying not to slam it, and slid it over to Demyx. He looked at me and blinked.

"Already? Alright then, better here than at the bar I guess," I said nothing as he pulled out the tequila and began to pour it into my cup.

"Nobody told me we were going hard tonight!" I heard Axel shout. I reached over and snatched my bottle out of Demyx's hand. He looked at me, but I looked at Axel, my eyes narrowed, "Awe, come on. Just a few shots, then the bottle is yours," He looked to everyone, "Doesn't anyone wanna take a shot?" A string of sure's and yeah's were thrown out. Axel looked at me, knowing I was in defeat. I sighed and set the bottle down, his hands reaching out and grabbing it. This was going to be such a long day…

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Four hours.

Only four fucking hours, and we were all drunk out of our minds.

At 5 o' clock in the afternoon.

Demyx and Kairi were dancing to some pop song on the radio. Zexion and Roxas playing cards on the floor, obviously too drunk to know what exactly they were playing. Me and Axel? We were on the couch, sitting in a drunken stupor, talking about nonsense that I can't even remember. I was so drunk; I kept seeing flashes of white everywhere. The song on the radio ended and another upbeat song began to play, and from the look on Kairi and Demy's face, they were done with dancing. I watched Kairi lean forward and whisper something in his ear, his eyes lighting up as she finished. He nodded his head and they started walking towards what I thought was my room. I raised a hand, hoping to signal one of them. I ended up catching Demy's attention and he told Kairi to wait as he walked over to me, a slight stumble in his step. He knelt down by me.

"You'll be alright. We're just going into the guest room," I thought for a moment, confusion on my face. He laughed and poked my forehead, "You're drunk enough to forget your own rooms. We'll be back," He stood up and walked over to Kairi, who had signaled the other two that were now standing with her. They made their way to the bedroom and shut the door.

"I-I have a guest room?" I questioned aloud, forgetting Axel was by me.

"I guess so," He said with a drunken giggle, which made me start laughing. He suddenly stood up, wobbling in one spot, trying to steady himself before turning to me and holding out his hand, which I took without thinking. We stumbled together through the living room and past the kitchen, stifling our drunken giggles, we snuck past the guest bedroom on out left, loud laughter being heard, I was too drunk to wonder why. We pushed through my bedroom door and I shut it as slow as I could, Axel trying to hard not to laugh.

"It's the suspense that's killing me!" He whispered, "Just shut the damn door!" I finally closed and locked the door, and we bursted into a fit of quiet giggles. I stumbled forward into his arms, both of us calming down from our laughter. Looking up, I met those emerald eyes, the lighting dim from the lack of sun which set on the other side of my house, his smile gone. He seemed to be looking at me as he did earlier that day without touching my face. I felt my face heat up somehow, my being drunk already making my face hot enough.

"Wh-what? Did I get something on my face?" He said nothing at first, leaning closer, making our noses touch as they did once before. When he spoke, it was quiet and soft, not as it had been when we were around everyone.

"No, but I think I like being this close to you," Without being able to think, he closed the small gap and kissed me. My head had already been swimming from the tequila, and this was helping none. My eyes closed and I slid my arms around his neck, mostly to support my standing, I think. His lips were soft and felt perfect as they moved against mine. I felt his hands grab hold onto my waist, firm but gentle, pulling me close, leaving no space between our bodies. It had been too long since I felt this closeness with someone, I couldn't help but give in, but I blamed the alcohol on my system. I let out a small yelp as I felt his hands move down to my thighs.

"Hand on," Axel whispered into the kiss. I held my arms around his waist as well as I could as he lifted me, my legs instantly wrapping around his waist. He was so strong despite his slender figure, I underestimated him quite a lot in meeting him, and then again, he did knock me down. He carried me over to my bed and laid me down on my pillow, crawling onto the bed himself and lying next to me, he pulled me close to him, my head against his chest. I looked up to him as he pulled my blanket over us. He looked down and kissed me again once more before pulling back and pushing some hair out of my face.

"Your hair is beautiful, you know that?" I blushed and hid my face in his chest. He chuckled and started to rub my back. A sudden tired feeling washed over me, feeling so comfortable in his arms, I closed my eyes and quickly drifted into sleep to his steadying breathing.

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AN: I'm a terrible person, I know! xD I wanted so bad to keep going, but I think you'll live with the suspense until I get the next chapter is up. I hope you like this so far. I'm slowly getting better and learning x.x Thank you for staying with me. I'm thinking about making a character profile for Kurushime (Kasai), and a layout of her house, because I'm sure I confused you all with that because I confused myself xD If you guys think it's a good idea, just let me know and I'll get on that and upload them to deviantart. See ya next chapter!