I flop on my bed.
Today was exhausting.
The room is so dull, I think of what I want to hang in my room.
Possible posters of my idols, maybe a hanger used to hold my weapons and a bin to support my many summoning scrolls.
Yeah, that'll look cool.
I look to the side as there's my first black cloak, the official Organization XIII, was put. It shined in the light of my lamp, it felt like leather as well, possibly fluffy on the inside.
I was told about the darkness, and how we're "nobodies"..
"Yeah... Nobodies. I guess it just happens to us all when we become a member..", Demyx's voice echos in my mind.
What does he means it all just happens to us?
Is there something deeper to all of this than just being heartless?
How are we even living if we don't have hearts?!
I shouldn't over-think this, it's too much.
I get off the bed as I grab the the cloak as I unzip it, I get a good look at the piece of clothing, it's long, it looks like it'll touch my toes, it also may keep me really warm.
But what do I wear underneath?
What I have on now?
Is it possible to even sleep in this?
"Enough questions for today Tenten, you just got here.", I tell myself, shaking those thoughts out of my head as I fit through both of the sleeves then zipping the cloak up.
"Not bad", I mumble as I get off the bed, I look towards the window and walk there.
I push the cloth aside as I gaze out the window.
It's dark.
It's night.
The stars are shining in the velvet sky, I wonder how the midnight breeze would feel in this kind of condition.
Warm?
Cool?
Just about right?
I'll find out when I do get out, I assume..
I turn back to the white door then back out the window.
I'm sure it's lights out, I could explore tomorrow..
But curiosity kills the cat.
I bet that no one stays up this late, there's not even a clock, as if I would know what time it is.
I tip-toe across my room, making sure no sound was heard.
I slowly turn the handle, as the the door creaks and I peek out, looking both ways as if I were crossing the streets then proceed to walk.
The hallways are so empty and dark, as if I were talking a stroll in the forest, the many doors facing each other like trees, my imagination is quite surprising.
"Now which way did Demyx say was the door to the balcony..?", I ask myself, trying to remember.
A left, continue walking then right, then straight and two large white doors should be there.
I follow those instructions, it actually worked.
Wow, I'm smart.
I hesitate as my hand is slightly over the door handle, the worst possible scenarios came popping in the depths of my head.
1. I get caught by the Lord or the Superior and then get turned into a heartless.
2. Fool around and get caught on security tape or be recorded.
3. Accidentally fall off the balcony and die.
Whatever, you only live once.. or twice in this case.
As I clutch tightly on the handle, there's this louder creak which echos down the hall as the doors open automatically themselves.
I freeze in shock, that was strange.
I slowly take a step as I inhale the fresh air, my eyes closed as I feel spiritually connected with nature.
The midnight breeze is cold, I open my eyes as there's a shadow figure on the balcony as well.
Who could that be?
The male figure was sitting on the ledge with a book in his hand. He flips the page, I am worried that he may fall down.
(Third point of view)
"What are you doing out here so late Tenten..?", Zexion interrupts as he slams his books closed, his mysterious eyes glared deeply into her hazel chocolate eyes as his head turned, his navy blue hair covering one of his eyes as the wind continues to blow.
"I..", c'mon Tenten, think! "I couldn't sleep so I decided to inhale some fresh air.", she spoke falsely, hoping that the taller male wouldn't notice the lie.
"Okay then..", he shrugged as he reopened his black hard cover book, his interest now back in the book of words.
Tenten crossed her arms over her chest as she lets out a sigh, "What is up with him?!", she thought as she stormed up to him.
"Y-you know you can fall like that, right?!", she interrupted. "Don't you even care for yourself?!", her heart racing with every word she blurted out as her hand reaches up to grab his hand and pull him off the ledge but was stopped with a sudden tight squeeze on her hand.
"You know it's not polite to slap someone so suddenly, right?", Zexion mocked with a grin as he gets onto his legs.
"I-I wasn't going to slap you!", she backs off, shaking his hand off hers. "Y-you idiot!"
"Seems like it."
The brunette glared at him. "I told you already, didn't I?"
"Well I wasn't listening, was I?"
"Apparently not..", she mumbled as she catches another grin spread across his face. "I haven't seen you smile, or even grin at all today. What's so funny Zexion?!"
"Nothing, it's just that you seem to really hate my guts.", he chuckled.
"Hate your guts..?", she mumbled quietly. "Why would I hate your guts? I don't think you're that bad.."
"The expression on your face when you were around me earlier today, the thoughts you've been having, how you stayed close to Demyx.. That gave me the vibes of you hating me.", he mumbles softly.
Tenten looks at him with a puzzled look, without thinking, she places a hand on his shoulder and then looks into his eyes.
"I don't think you're bad at all Zexion..", her tone of voice sweet like honey. "It's just my first day here, that's why I'm so unfamiliar with everything.. Sorry.."
"No need to apologize Ten', it's also my fault, sorry about that as well..", he reassured as his eyes flickered to focus on the stars in the sky as he carefully removes her hand off his shoulder.
She realizes the stars then gazed up as well.
"They are quite pretty tonight..", she says, as her eyes twinkled like the stars.
"I guess..", he shrugs, placing his book aside. "The world is really a beautiful thing... What I see is that the stars each resembles someone very important to me.."
The brunette looks at him and smiles. "Who do you think of as you look up at the stars?", Tenten asked, curious of who the male would say.
Zexion looks at her then back into the sky. "There is only one person so far and that would have to be..", he hesitates for a second, the wind dies down and it was silent between them. "It is Demyx I think if when I look up in the stars."
Her eyes widened. "Demyx?"
"Yeah.. Surprising, isn't it?"
"Very.. But why him?"
"You make it sound like you want me to think of you instead, but we just met.", he grins once more.
"E-eh?!", she backs off then returns to standing next to him, her cheeks bright red. "N-no I don't! Actually, it would be nice if someone thought of me.. Ah! What I meant was...", she heaves heavily.
Zexion laughs then calms himself with a deep breath.
"Why I think of him..? It started off when I was minding my own business a few years back..", he began, his finger moving in a figure eight motion on the ledge. "I was considered a loner when I first joined, I was called emo for my floppy blue hair and my interests in books, then one day.. Demyx came up to me and sat next to me..."
...
"Hey.. Zexion, was it..?", Demyx asks with a smile on his face.
"Y-yeah..", Zexion responds softly, not so sure about the boy who just walked up to him. "You are..?"
"The name's Demyx.", he says, his smile getting wider as his hand was just hanging there.
"Okay..?", Zexion responded, taking the other boy's hand and shaking it.
"You seem pretty lonely, would you like a friend?"
"A friend..?", he mumbles.
"A friend!", Demyx repeats as he summons his sitar, as a bit of water splashed on the tiled ground. "Here, lemme introduce myself in a way you'll remember me as.."
...
Zexion looks to the ground with a smile "...Demyx then began to play his sitar and sang a song in the most annoying way and dumbest tone ever but it was worth it."
Tenten grins. "Thats's cute.."
"Shut up, it is not." he snaps then sighs. "Sorry, I hate it when someone says cute.."
"No worries!", she says, gesturing with her hands. "Also, it was partially my fault."
"Eh, what are you supposed to know.", he mumbles as he adjusts his hair.
"Not much about you."
"What a horrible roast."
"I know."
Their eyes met each others, his ocean blue eyes and her hazel brown eyes, the endless staring contest. In unison, they parted, their eyes now darted towards the small, twinkling stars once more.
Tenten looked down, deep in thought. After this small talk with Zexion, his much less arrogant side and how calm his voice was so comforting. Just being with him made her feel like as if she had a heart. It was a different feeling from when she was with Demyx, a huge gap between the numbers 0 and 100.
Zexion felt the same. His stomach felt warm and fuzzy on the inside, his imaginary heart was beating fast, as if it were on fire. Demyx was his best friend, he had never felt this feeling for such a long time ever since he first met him and ever since, his heart had never ached. He enjoyed his small conversation with her. Was there something about being around Tenten which made him feel different?
But nobodies can't feel emotion, nor do they have hearts, they both knew that.
The stars continued to shine bright as they stood in silence, hearing nothing but their own breathing.
"It's getting late..", Zexion clears up the silence. "We should be going back to our rooms and prepare for tomorrow."
"You're right..", she agrees, fiddling with her two fingers. "Do you want to meet up here again tomorrow and talk? I really did enjoy tonight."
The male thinks for a moment then replies, "Sure.", a smile upon his face.
"Great!", she exclaims. "I'll see you tomorrow Zexion, good night."
Tenten exits the balcony, leaving the two large doors slightly opened for him. Zexion sighs as he picks up his book and then looks back in the sky for a split second.
"Who are you really Tenten..? And what is your purpose of staying here in the organization?"
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Author's Note - Thank you guys so much for reading this chapter! I know it's been four months since I last updated but I sort of lost interest in writing this but my rule is to NEVER abandon anything I write and I'm keeping that promise. I promise you guys that I'll update as soon as possible! Have a good day or night!