Chapter 3

Roxas sat in the middle of the room on his favorite armchair listening to Ven and Van negotiate with this 'TJ Strife.' Apparently he was the son of Cloud Strife a very famous entrepreneur who made it big with investing with different companies.

"So? Do we have a deal boys?" TJ asked with a big grin on his face. He was confident that the four CEOs would agree to his proposal.

Sora scratched his head he wasn't sure how to respond to this man. He was oozing with confidence, everywhere, and truth to be told he didn't like the proposal he has laid out for them.

"Can we meet again Mr. Strife? The proposal you just suggested to us needs a lot of time for us to digest," Ventus said.

TJ Strife ran a hand on his unruly blonde hair and huffed. "As you wish since I really hope you do accept my proposal for this company Mr. Saenada. However I do want my answer by next month," He consented.

Vanitas released the air he was holding in, in relief and stood up with an out stretched hand. "It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Strife," He said stiffly.

TJ Strife stood up to accept his hand shake. "Pleasure is all mine Mr. Yamanaka, I hope you choose well," He responded, eyes twinkled with mirth.

Ventus glanced at Vanitas, he thought Van was going to explode because he missed Xion's date and had to come over here just because this guy's proposal was 'too important to be placed on an afternoon.' Surprisingly though he kept his composure and bid the negotiator a farewell, for now.

Roxas sank on the chair and sighed in frustration. Sora slumped on his chair and asked their secretary, Mia to go and fetch them some coffee. Vanitas grabbed the folder filled with TJ's background within the business field and growled.

"What's wrong big bro?" Sora asked in curiosity.

"I don't like it," he responded.

Roxas looked up from the desk to meet a pair of golden irises. "What do you mean?" He said leaning over to the dark haired man.

"His information and experiences don't match. The numbers don't match!" Vanitas said frustratingly throwing the files on the ground.

Sora winced at his twin's out burst. Ventus sighed and checked his iphone for any updates on their company's stock. To his surprise he found Kairi's message with an attachment. Curious he clicked play.

The music filled the room and Roxas stood up from his seat and walked behind Ventus. His eyes widened a fraction and quirked up a smile. Not too long after Sora and Vanitas opened their files and watched at their own phones.

"We seriously need to hire her for that Dance Company," Ventus said after watching Namine's dance.

Roxas agreed with his brother. Their company was known for the artistry component, such as singers, artist and dancers. Something caught his eyes, her face, Kairi always claimed when Namine danced her face would be serene, calm. But her face was far off on what Kairi claimed, anyone who doesn't know her would think it was acting. Namine's expression contorted with fear, anger, loneliness, and depression. It matched the song so well that he almost didn't catch it.

"Rox, we have to go back," Sora said.

"What? Why?" Vanitas asked packing up the files.

"Kai's in trouble."

Roxas narrowed his blue eyes. "What kind of trouble?"

"She said Nami's gone haywire and she couldn't calm her down-oh wait she said Nam's blacked out," Sora reported from his phone.

Roxas grabbed his coat. "Too bad I'm still going."

Vanitas chuckled. "Since when did you suddenly grew a pair of balls?" He joked.

Roxas rolled his eyes at the dark haired man. "Really Van? Why don't you just talk with Sora about that TJ dude," he said before leaving.

At this Vanitas's laughter was abruptly cut of as he growled. "Damn that bastard," he muttered going back to the file.

Ventus laughed and helped Vanitas with the files. Sora just tapped his chin and staring intently at the name, TJ Strife.

"I think we should go for it," Sora said suddenly.

Ventus and Vanitas nearly dropped the documents.

"Are you high or what Sor? The guy is asking the impossible, our company isn't made for that kind of department." Vanitas growled.

Sora shrank away. "Uh, never mind then," he squeaked.

Vanitas dropped his glare and sat back on his chair, as he spun around. Ventus composed himself and resumed filing and sorting out the documents.

Roxas literally speeded through the highway and nearly hit an old lady...five times! He cursed every time he felt like he was being delayed by someone. Roxas needed to get to Namine...and Kairi of course but mostly Namine. He parked his car in the garage and opened the door.

"Kairi! Nams!" He yelled.

"Over here," Kairi replied at the living room.

Roxas walked briskly towards the sisters. His eyes scanned the area, nothing seemed to have been broken. Kairi must've stopped her before it had gotten any worse. Roxas found the unconscious Namine lying on the ground with tears streaming down her cheeks. He knelt down and wiped them away, kissing her forehead.

"I'm home, sorry if I came late," he whispered in her ear.

Kairi noticed this reaction Roxas was giving out on Namine and smiled slyly to herself. Roxas saw the smile and frowned, that was the same smile she used when she found out Olette had hots for Roxas. Now he knew never to trust Kairi's matchmaking skills.

He pulled away from Namine. "So what caused it this time?" He asked.

Roxas usually wanted to take note of things or words that would trigger Namine's episodes. He figured if they use it moderately in Namine's everyday lives she could possibly get use to them and avoid getting an episode.

"Gravity by Sara Brailles," Kairi determined as she pointed to her ipod.

"I played the song and half way through it she just...danced," she finished.

Roxas nodded. "Yeah I saw the video you sent us, Ven even said once Nami gets better we're gonna recruit her."

Kairi smiled at that news. It was hard to please these boys, if they attended a job interview together they would want to see if the person asking for the job was the cream of the crop. Certainly it was only reasonable considering their company was an agency for artist, dancers, singers and actors. Arts and cultures were very difficult to get into, unless these people were very talented. Noted of course that Roxas was the lead singer who played the guitar. Sora played the trumpet, Kairi agreed the instrument matched his personality, but Sora also was a dancer. Ventus was also a singer but rarely uses his vocals, he played the violin. Vanitas, like Sora a dancer, but unlike Sora who specializes in all four genres he only does hip-hop, he also plays the electric bass. In short the four men were talented and each had an experience in every art industry and has successfully left their mark.

Roxas carried Namine to her room and gently tucked her in. Kairi watching every move like a hawk only pasted a smile on her porcelain face.

"Kai, change your expression, it is creeping me out," Roxas said, shivering in the process to make his point.

Kairi rolled her eyes, "Oh Roxas, my smile is as charming as ever. You just need to lighten up a bit."

It was Roxas's turn to roll his eyes. Lighten up a bit his ass, if Kairi never dumped Namine's problem on him he would've lighten up. Not that Namine's a burden to him or anything, it was just that she was taking up more of his time than he thought.

"Don't roll your eyes on me mister!" Kairi snapped.

"I wasn't rolling my eyes, Kairi," he replied.

Kairi growled. "Don't play smart alek with me, I can see the way you look at her."

"Oh? You do? Like what? Pity? Definitely. I pity her existence Kairi, I pity her well being, I God Damn Mother Fucking Pity Her Soul!" Roxas bit out every word and threw them at Kairi.

She gasped as tears formed in her eyes. That was her baby sister he was talking about! Her sister, the only family she had left. Ever since her parents passed away two months ago she only wanted to be with Namine, but that wasn't happening because of her mental state.

"-I God Damn Mother Fucking Pity Her Soul!" Said a familiar voice.

Wait a second, that sounded a lot like my blonde god. Did I say 'MY BLONDE GOD'? Surely not I promised myself on the day Riku had broken his promise that I was never falling for anyone again, and his voice proved it.

"I can't believe you! How could you say that to her! She is my sister," Kairi cried.

I kept my eyes closed so they wouldn't know I was awake as I payed attention to their heated conversation.

"If you care about her that much you should've never had given her responsibility to me," Roxas retorted back at Kairi who only gasped.

"How could you say that? Of all people, Roxas I thought you'd be trust worthy and liable enough for me to place my sister's care on you," she spoke so softly it made Roxas flinch in guilt.

I heard a sigh and footsteps going further away from me.

"Shh, I'm sorry I never meant to hurt you, or insult Namine. It's just the stress, don't worry about it," he tried to reassure Kairi.

The thing was, I knew better than that. I knew that Roxas probably meant everything. I mean even I wanted myself gone from my own house, besides I didn't even know that person. Even if I or she was my best friend's wife's sister. I knew when to draw the line, it's just how do I do it? I have lost the ability to talk, no one would hire a mute and episode shifter as an employee. Tears slipped from my closed eyes. My heart clenched at the sudden sadness I felt. If Riku never turned on me, if he never got drunk...would I be different? Would I have never meet this blonde god and had fallen for him?

Fallen for him...

It took me a millisecond to realize what I just thought. Curse me and my hormones for loving his beautiful taut hot hard body that always cocooned over my petite frail body. Who can blame me for lusting over the guy and at the same time lover him for his patience and tolerance?

Vanitas drove down to a nearby cafe to meet up with Xion. He met her over a business conference and instantly he felt the spark between them. So far the two of them had hit it off fairly well on their first date. Sora even teased him once he found out it was Xion Saica he was seeing for the past few weeks.

He entered the cafe and spotted the raven haired woman who sat near the window with a laptop on top of the desk. Her eyes glued on the screen, her fine eyebrows furrowed together in concentration.

Vanitas sauntered over to her emitting confidence and determination. He leaned over to her screen and smiled. Xion was checking her stock shares and business partner's investment.

"Hello," he purred in her ear.

Xion inwardly shivered at his hot breath over her ear.

"Hey," she smiled.

Vanitas pulled a chair and sat down as a waitress came over to take their orders. Like Sora and his best friends ladies fawn themselves over them. He couldn't blame them he knew how gorgeous he was and the waitress knew it too. The waitress oogled the dark haired god, licking her bottom lip.

Xion emitted a low growl and the waitress jumped.

"I'd like coffee please, double double," Vanitas smirked.

The waitress scribbled his order and turned her heel. Vanitas leaned back on the chair and eyed Xion.

"Tsk, tsk. Xion you're quite extra feisty today," Vanitas mused.

"Oh, Van I thought it was obvious that I can always rip off other female's eyes just so they can stop eye fucking you," she said not looking up from her laptop.

Vanitas laughed and shook his head. This girl, small and innocent looking was far from it. Usually he would date the submissive girls, those who'd do anything for you. Obviously Vanitas snapped out from those types of girls and settled with this feisty beauty.

"What can I say? Girls love to eye fuck me, and you know what? I enjoy it too," he joked.

Xion kicked him on the shin, hard. Vanitas winced but kept him smug smile on his face. The waitress returned with the coffee, Vanitas met her gaze and he winked. The waitress's eyes glinted with hope. Xion again, growled.

"Keep looking at my boyfriend like that I'll rip your eyes off and stuff them up your ass!"

The waitress scrambled away from the table.

Vanitas laughed, Xion glared at him. "Keep laughing and I'll rip your cock and beat you with it," she threatened.

Vanitas quieted and lost his smug smirk, sipping his coffee.

Namine sat up from the bed once Kairi and Roxas left the room. She was pondering the different choices she have now. She could always tell-no sorry- write to her that she should stay with her and Sora, but she couldn't invade newly weds privacy. Namine sighed at this jumping off the bed. She tried to tame her blonde unruly hair. Namine decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood.

She opened the door welcoming the fresh air breeze. This was the first time she would go out of this mansion alone, with out Roxas or Kairi or Sora.

"Well hello there," a voice said.

Namine met the gaze of a stranger. He was tall skinny, but not too skiny. He had blonde hair like Roxas only shorter, his blue eyes danced with mirth, excitement and curiosity. Namine shrank back a little but never broke her gaze.

"Don't be shy, I just only wanted to take a stroll around my new neighborhood," he drawled.

The man stuck out his hand in front of her, "My name is TJ Strife. You?"

Namine's lips trembled, but she knew she had to get over her muteness. Now could be a good time to do so. She mustered up all the strength she could and shakily held out her hand.

"N-na-na," her voice shook.

"Namine!"

Namine dropped her hand and turned around to see Roxas. He pulled Namine to his chest, her face flushed at how close they were. She could feel his breath on her neck, and involuntarily shivered in pleasure. Roxas snarled at the man.

"TJ, are you so desperate into getting that deal to stalk me all the way home?" Roxas said.

TJ laughed at Roxas, "Man it was just a proposal. You could always turn it down and I wouldn't hold it against ya. Besides it just so happens I moved here yesterday," TJ explained.

Roxas narrowed his eyes but didn't utter a single word. Namine tugged on his arm so he could loosen up a bit to let her go, but he did neither. She grumbled in annoyance and elbowed him on the rib. Roxas doubled over and reluctantly letting her go.

"Your girl is feisty Roxas," TJ laughed.

Namine twitched a smile while Roxas grunted in response.

"So, your name is Namine?" TJ said.

Said girl smiled and nodded her head. Roxas could only stand and watch them. He didn't think it was his right to intervene and stop Namine from talking to him, only her boyfriend can do that.

"That's a beautiful name for a beautiful girl," TJ complimented.

Namine blushed and looked away. Roxas growled, as TJ held up his hands in defense.

"Sorry, I forgot she's your girlfriend."

Namine shook her head 'no' to clarify that they were not in a romantic relationship.

"She's not my girlfriend," Roxas bit out.

"Oh? Then you won't mind if I ask her out for dinner," TJ said.

"You can't do that."

TJ raised an eyebrow in questioning. "And why not? You just said she isn't your girlfriend."

"She's Sora's wife's sister, if you cherish your life you wouldn't touch her or speak to her or even look at her," Roxas said menacingly.

Namine slapped Roxas in the head glaring at him.

"But, Nams what would Kai say if she found out you went on a date with someone you don't know!" Roxas said incredulously.

Namine glared silently sending a message to Roxas, who always understood.

"Yes I taught you how to defend yourself, but if you had your episodes now who is gonna save your ass?"

TJ felt like he was watching a comedy show between siblings. Where as Namine the silent mysterious beauty arguing with her older brother, protective and too caring about her first date. He couldn't help but smile.

"Say, Namine, my house is just two houses away from yours. Drop by if you change your mind," TJ said with a wink and left.

"Don't count on it Strife!" Roxas called after him.

Namine kicked him on the shin. Roxas winced in pain, but as a part time cop he knew how to deal with physical pain. That irritated Namine to a whole different level. What right does Roxas have to tell TJ to back off? To Namine he seemed like a nice enough guy and she was ready to move on. But nooooo oh no Roxas Takumi decided that she may not be ready for that yet.

She wanted to scream at him saying, 'didn't you want me to get better? He may just help me get through it you sick bastard.'

"Namine you are not and I am going to say it again, not going to him understand? There is something about him that I feel uneasy about," he said sternly like a parent telling a child to sit and don't play on the mud.

Namine shook her head, fire of determination danced around her blue eyes. Roxas stared back with just enough determination in his own. Namine thought that staring just won't do so she has to do something about this.

'Maybe you should go for it, talk to him. Tell him you don't want his hospitality anymore.' Her inner voice nagged her.

Namine opened her mouth and at that her confidence spiked through the roof.

"I want to leave, Roxas."

A/N: at Niagara Falls updating this in Tim Hortons lololol. Well I hoped you liked this chapter and superstoyboi124 there is your character, hoped you liked him. Um...ya so please review! 3