Guess who's back? ME, that's who! And LOOK, I brought Chapter 3 with me!

Hehe, I'm funny...

Anywayyyy here's chapter 3 for you all. Enjoy :D

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"Alright girls line up!"

Cheerleading practice was the same time as basketball practice, so Namine was able to ogle at the blonde god's beautiful body. He was wearing black basketball shorts with a white tank top and dear God, she was positive he looked good in anything, even when he was covered in sweat.

"Namine."

Namine continued to disregard her surroundings and continue to stare at the most perfect human. She even managed to ignore Xion waving her hand in front of her face. Was Roxas looking at her? She was going to faint.

"Use her middle name."

"Alright, I'm listening! Just don't go there." Namine exclaimed, earning glances from everyone. She hated her middle name and surely didn't want anyone else knowing it.

Kairi smirked smugly, "Okay. You girls have your uniforms? Let's practice! Namine, on my right, Xion on my left." Namine shrugged back when she noticed Olette glaring at her. She wasn't sure if Olette hated the fact that Roxas was staring at Namine or at the fact how Olette had been working hard for that position and instead Kairi had given it to the 'new girl' of the squad.

Namine could read all of this in Olette's eyes and knew that she should be worried. She looked to the side and saw Sora, Riku and Roxas staring at them. Specifically, Roxas at her.

Namine could feel the butterflies. 'What has gotten into me?'

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"Alright, we're done for today." Kairi shouted. Basketball practice and Cheerleading practice had finally ended after two hours, and Namine slumped to the bleachers. Xion happily skipped next to her, plopping down on the open space. "Don't even say you didn't notice Roxas staring at you, or I will slap you."

Namine blushed and gazed over to the said boy, "I'd be lying if I said he didn't glance over to me a few times. But staring? I really don't think so." After all, he had just broken up with Olette. Maybe he wasn't looking for a relationship.

But then again, Namine didn't know for sure...

The boys emerged from the locker rooms, damp and their hair dripping from the shower. Namine hurriedly looked away when she saw Roxas staring at her. She was ready to run out of the gym when she saw the three boys making their way towards them.

"Xion help!" Namine frantically whispered.

Xion smirked at her, "Oh, I'll help alright." Namine shivered. She knew that smirk. She was afraid of that smirk. That smirk usually led to getting into a lot of trouble. Namine didn't want to get into trouble.

"Hey girls."

Uh oh.

Xion stood up, "Hey Roxas, can you give Nami a ride? Kairi, Riku and I are getting a ride with Sora and there's no room for Namine." Namine looked at her best friend, which was now questionable, in horror.

"W-what about Kairi's car?" Namine stuttered, meeting the eyes of the blue eyed sex machine.

Wait what.

"She just texted me saying she's going to let Aqua borrow her car because Aqua's car won't start. And you know how the other girls usually go home together, so they won't have room for you either." Namine swore she could see an evil glint in Xion's eyes.

Roxas finally spoke up, giving Namine a charming smile, "I brought my Lotus Evora. It only fits two people anyway, so you could keep me company."

Namine wanted to slap herself one hundred times for the thoughts that just ran through her head. But seriously? A Lotus Evora? Who brings a car like that to school? Yes, you're rick, everyone knows. But do you really need to show off to the rest of us.

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Namine stared into space. She had a pretty weird brain. If someone could mind read and see what she thought almost all of the time, she was positive she would have no friends. She was really weird.

"Namine?"

"Uh sure?" She answered, not really paying attention to what was asked.

"Great you're riding with me then. Let's go! I'll wait outside."

Namine smiled at him sweetly, not registering what he had just said. It was only a minute later until she shrieked. Xion could only laugh at her flustered best friend.

"Xion what have you done!?"

"I just made all your dreams come true. Now go away with him." She made a shooing motion and walked towards Kairi, probably about to tell Kairi every detail of what just took place.

Namine hesitantly walked out. She could feel the other staring at her and she just rolled her eyes. But she was terrified. She didn't know Roxas, what if he was some deranged killer? What if he was going to murder her and then dump her body into some river?

Okay maybe not that.

But still, she was scared. She could only dream of talking to him, and now, before even actually having a conversation with him, she's getting into his car alone?

"Xion, what have you done?" Namine muttered as she made her way to Roxas's car.

Roxas saw her coming and opened the door. Namine gulped as she got into the car. Honestly, she thought to herself, I'm smarter than this. He closed the door and suddenly she felt trapped. She had heard a lot about Roxas. How he was sweet, he was a player, he was rude and arrogant. Namine didn't know which to believe. Kairi had always said he was a mix of all three.

"I'm not going to take you to my place, if that's what you're so afraid of. I mean, unless you want me too." He chuckled, finding his little joke to be funny. Namine, on the other hand, kept a blank face.

"I'm not easy."

"I never said you were. I don't know what you heard about me, but you shouldn't base your opinions on rumors. I don't pay attention to the ones I hear about you."

Namine perked up. There were rumors about her?

Roxas noticed her newfound interest and decided to continue, "Like how you're dating Vanitas or that you're pregnant with his child. Or that you're just as insane as he is." Namine took a deep breath, not wanting to lash out at him like she had with Sora.

"Watch what you say around me Roxas. Vanitas is my best friend, and he isn't insane." Being bipolar was completely different from being insane. She was getting tired of hearing this.

Roxas flashed Namine an apologetic smile, "Sorry." And he didn't say another word.

Namine looked out the window, resting her head on the cool glass. Roxas seemed... nice. He looked genuinely sorry for insulting Vanitas, and he was very sweet to offer her a ride without expecting anything. Either he was really nice or he just didn't find her attractive. Or he was gay.

Well, considering the fact that he used to date Olette, that's highly unlikely.

Either way, she had grown a liking to him.

"I forgive you Roxas. It's... okay."

Roxas didn't look at her, but she could see a hint of a smile. "So Namine, want me to pick you up from school tomorrow?" Namine looked at him wide eyed, not knowing what to say.

Should she say yes? Namine always went to school with Vanitas. They were always fun and the highlight of her mornings, he always kept her laughing. But this was Roxas, her dream crush. She had lost track for how long she had waited to be able to talk to him like this.

Namine sighed, when had she gotten so pathetic.

Vanitas knew she had a crazy crush on Roxas, and it was just one car ride. It wouldn't be an everyday thing. And even if it was, he wouldn't care. They spend so much time together anyway.

"I would like that." Namine spoke slowly.

Roxas beamed at her, slowing down when he got in front of her house. "Okay then, tomorrow. See you then." Namine stepped out of the car and waved as she walked to her front door. She looked back at Roxas, blushing when he winked at her.

As soon as she stepped inside, Roxas drove off. She closed the front door and just sunk down against it. Namine let out a shaky breath. Did that really happen?

One thing was for sure. Namine knew she had to dress cute tomorrow. Too exhausted to think anymore, she crashed onto her and fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

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Vanitas wanted to throw his phone across the room. He knew Namine had cheerleading practice, but shouldn't it be over by now? She said she would call him for a ride, but that call never came. Was she okay? He was ready to go searching for her.

That is, until he saw her recent tweet.

'Just got home. Cheerleading is hard work. Thanks -Roxas13 for the ride home :)'

Vanitas could feel his blood boil. Maybe he was overreacting. Maybe it was his bipolar syndrome that was causing his emotions to be all over the place. But he felt rage and jealousy. Why did she ask Roxas for a ride home? When had they gotten so close?

Of course he- and probably everyone in the whole school- knew Namine had a raging crush on Roxas. Vanitas knew that, but that didn't make him feel any less jealous. He had already hated it when she would do nothing but talk about him and how 'dreamy' he is, but now she's actually talking to him. Now she could actually do something about it.

Of course, Vanitas knew this day would happen. He had to let her go. She could never know of his love for her, she could never know that he saw her as more than just a best friend,

And now he would have to watch as Namine and Roxas talk. She'll have to watch them get closer, and soon start dating. It was bound to happen. Namine was beautiful, Namine was friendly, Namine was the perfect girl. If Vanitas didn't hang around her so much, maybe people would make more of an effort to talk to her.

He scared them off, and he did it on purpose. He didn't want anyone to steal Namine from him. It was never a big deal before because Namine never cared for those boys,

But this was Roxas.

He couldn't do anything about this.

Vanitas wasn't sure how long he was awake, or if he had even slept at all. He was alerted by the sound of receiving a text, jumping when he saw it was from Namine.

'Don't worry about giving me a ride. Roxas is giving me one :)'

Vanitas stared at his phone for a good five minutes. He couldn't even bring himself to respond. Was it already starting? Was he already losing her? He began trembling, feeling more anger build up inside him than normal. His eyes darkened and he crushed his phone in between his palm, but not using enough force to break it.

His reason was buried under all of the anger. Why was he reacting so badly? Why was he so angry? It was just a car ride, it wasn't a big deal. But he was afraid, afraid of losing the only girl that made life worth living. Namine made Vanitas feel alive, like life wasn't over for him. Even if the world hated him, he would be okay as long he had Namine.

If Vanitas lost Namine, everything would be ruined.

And having this bipolar syndrome made his anger even worse than it already was.

What was worse? Namine was too busy with Roxas to notice.

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Namine stepped out of the Roxas's car; she could practically feel the glares of the jealous girl burning into her back. She wasn't used to this kind of attention. She wasn't used to people actually noticing her.

"Who's the sex- oh hey Namine." She saw Sora and Kairi step in front of them. Kairi eyed the two of them suspiciously before winking at Namine, making her turn cherry red. "So you two..?"

Namine was petrified as Roxas wrapped his arm around her shoulders, "What if we are?" He asked, kissing Namine on the cheek. She shuffled nervously before deciding to play along. "Yeah Kairi, we really hit it off yesterday." Namine leapt up to wrap her arms around Roxas's neck. Roxas wrapped his arms around Namine's waist and pretended like he was about to kiss her.

"Alright damn we get it! No PDA please!" Sora exclaimed, making gagging noises. Kairi smacked his upside the head, "I ship Roxas and Namine! Go for it! Have sex in the closet if you want! Do what makes you happy!" Everyone, even bystanders, stared at Kairi in horror.

"Kairi, just no." Everyone shuddered.

"Should I be worried about Kairi?" Riku asked as him and Xion approached them. Sora sighed, "No, she's just being her usual self." Everyone laughed, earning stares from everyone else.

Maybe they didn't notice it, but Namine sure did. Maybe everyone else was used to it by now. Was this popularity? Was this what came with being a cheerleader? Everyone stared at you with either envy or hate. It made her want to shrink back into her loner corner with Vanitas and complete her senior year the same way she did her freshman, sophomore, and junior year. Maybe she wasn't meant for this lifestyle.

Roxas seemed to sense her uneasiness and lightly shook her. Namine stared into his eyes and realized they were still in that position. He blushed and stepped away from him, feeling shy and embarrassed. The others didn't seem to notice, but she knew Roxas's eyes were on hers.

"I know it was just a joke, but I meant every word." Namine zoned out for a minute, not understanding what Roxas was saying. Seeing her confusion, he continued, "Let's go out sometime. How's this Saturday?

Namine froze. What just happened? Did Roxas just ask her out? It all seemed like a movie. Once the nerdy quiet shy girl becomes popular, the hot guy asks her out. It all seemed so shallow, but Namine certainly wouldn't let that stop her. Maybe she could bring it up later?

"I would love too." Namine flashed him a pretty smile, making Roxas's eyes light up. A small part of her felt unsure, she felt as if she had something to do that day. She thought hard but lost her train of thought as she stared into Roxas's eyes.

She inwardly shrugged. If it was truly important, then she would remember. Clearly, no matter how hard she thought, she couldn't think of it. So whatever it was, it didn't matter.

Besides, what could be important than a date with Roxas?

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Amber eyes were locked with the loud, laughing group, specifically to a certain flaxen haired beauty. If he was angry before, he was ready to explode now.

'No, don't show it here. Breathe. Just breathe.'

She shouldn't be with them, laughing with them, having fun with them. She should be with him, laughing with him, having fun with him. He wanted the old days back.

Vanitas stared with pure jealousy from his car. He saw everything. From Roxas and Namine's little act of affection to them now talking to each other, away from their little 'group'. He wanted to storm over them and yank Namine away from them.

He couldn't stand this. He was about to go up to them and talk to Namine when he heard her laugh at something Roxas said. He watched them walk off together, with their arms around each other.

That wasn't what affected him as bad. It was her eyes. When she was truly happy, she had a twinkle in her eyes. Vanitas only saw that twinkle in her eyes when Namine was with him. Now he was seeing it with Roxas. Did Roxas make Namine as happy as he did? In such a short amount of time?

Vanitas could feel his already breaking heart shatter in his chest, He was positive now.

He was losing Namine.

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Emotional. :(

I love this story so far, even more than I do with Love or Loyalty. This story is going so good and (I'm assuming) you guys are loving it too,

I want Vanitas to grow on all of you. He's rude at first, but so sensitive and easily broken when you get to know him. Anyway, sorry for the late update. School, it kills.

Haha anyways, that's all for now. Bye! :D