RPOV
As Namine and I drove to the dance I couldn't help but think about Cori. About how I really wanted to go with her to the dance. Not that I didn't like Namine, because I did, but I loved Cori. More than anyone would ever know. I said yes to Namine because she was new at our school and she knew me the best out of the guys and I didn't want her not to have a date. And I liked her too of course. She was nice and a good friend. But seriously, I wanted to kick myself for not asking Cori the day before. I was going to, but then I didn't because I chickened out. I just… I didn't even know. I tried to convince myslf it was because we were at school. That I was nervous because I didn't want people around when I asked. But that was a lie. She was my neighbor. I could have done it any time. The more I thought about it, the more it came down to the fact that I loved her and I kind of freaked me out, but in a good way. I mean I always liked her. I've had a crush on her since the third grade but eigth grade and this summer. Whoa! I just knew it was more than simply having a crush on her. I took notice of everything she did. Every move, every noise, everything. It was hard to see her upset or sad it made me want to take all the pain and hurt away. It was also hard to be next to her and not touch her or hold her right up against me. I could start to feel my cheeks turning red.
As we walked into the gym I saw our group standing near the entrance of the gym. Cori waved to us and my heart stopped when I saw her. She looked beautiful. Her normally wavey/curly hair was ironed straight. She had these side bang things that framed her face as the rest of her beautiful brown hair fell gracefully down her back. She had on more make up than normal, actually a lot more make up then normal most likely Kairi's doing. She also had on her trade mark peace sign earrings that I had bought her last year. She had on a form fitting black dress that made her look amazing. I felt the red as it crept up onto my cheeks. I stopped gawking at her and composed myself as to not give myself away. I saw her smile and then her smile widened when Kairi whispered something in her ear.
We made our way farther into the gym and began to talk and dance. I made my way over to Cori.
"I see you wore your accessory," I told her as I playfully tugged on her earrings.
"Yes. These are my favorite pair. Never go anywhere important without them," She said.
"I thought you would like those. I should try and find a cooler pair when I go to the beach this year," I said.
"Ya! Oh wait. Time out! Picture!" Cori called.
"Haha. All right. Serious or funny?"
"Both but the nice one first."
"Mkay."
I put my arm around her as she snapped the pictures. All too soon she left my embrace to run off and get a picture with everyone else. I heard her call 'Thank ya babe' as she left, which made me blush. Next thing I knew all the girls had their cameras out and they were snapping pictures left and right.
"Roxas!"
I heard someone call. I turned my head twards the voice and saw Namine running towards me.
"Hey I need a picture with you," she said as she took out her camera.
"Sure Namine."
She took the picture and ran off again. I wandered over to the flashes and found things to have gotten crazy. I dove right in doing all these funny poses next to Sora, Riku, Hayner, and Pence. Then the girls joined and it got even crazier. In all the madness I ran up behind Cori and picked her up.
"Eek!" she shrieked.
"Ha ha!" I laughed as my heart rate picked up.
"Kairi!" she called "Take a picture of this!"
She tossed Kairi her camera and made a horrified face as she took the picture.
"Hold on! I'm taking another!"
So we both made these ridiculous faces as she took another picture. I then reluctantly set her down. If I had any say in the matter I would have held her all night.
"My turn to hold you!" Cori screamed at me.
"No way. I will snap you in half!"
"Do it! Come on!" She begged.
"Fine."
So I jumped at her and she caught me. I could only image how heavy I must feel to her. She was a skinny little thing to begin with and I was several inches taller than her. As in almost a foot. Cori was short, only about five two, and was very skinny, but not in that anorexic way ( I sometimes called her 'Little one'). She just had small bones, though she was muscular due to all the basketball she played. I really took notice of her figure during the summer when I saw her in bikinis and sports bras.
"Kairi! Hurry upand take the picture!" She called.
The fash went off and she dropped me back on my feet.
"God you're so fat Roxas!" she teased me.
"Jeeze Cori! Now I'm going to go into a spiraling depression and never eat again!" I teased.
"Oh no don't do that!" She responded giving me a hug. "Your too perfect just the way you are," She whispered in my ear. This made me blush.
After the cameras were put away we had gone back to talking and dancing. I was talking to Olette, Hayner and Namine about that massive history project that was coming up when a slow song came on. Olette and Hayner left Namine and myself alone.
I put my arms around her waist and she put hers around my neck.
"That project seems hard," Namine said.
"Ya a little. But Cori and I got started all ready so it's all good. You are just lucky you don't have to do it," I told her.
"Yup, I guess I am lucky," Namine said.
I was able to steal a glance at Cori. She and Riku were quietly laughing at something. That made me so jealous. They continued to laugh and talk while they danced so I looked away.
When the song came to an end, that new Ne-Yo song that Cori loved came on.
"I love this song!" I heard her squeal.
I decided to do something big right then and there. I strode over to where she was dancing and brushed my hand against her waist. Cori looked up at me and smiled one of her beautiful smiles that takes my breath away. I pulled her to the outside of the group so we could be alone. I then pulled her to me and held her close as she put her hands on my chest. After a little bit I moved behind her and moved my hands to her stomach, still keeping her body close to mine. I felt her hand rest on top of mine.
"Did I tell you that ypu look beautiful tonight, my Little One?" I whispered in her ear.
"N-no." she stuttered. That made me smile. "But I kinda got that feeling after you gawked at me when you first walked in." And she redeems herself.
"Was it really that bad?" I asked, slightly flustered. I could feel my cheeks heating up.
"Ya."
As soon as the song ended we walked back to our group. As we stood there I felt Cori take my hand and hold it tight. I gave her hand a squeeze as we hid it behind our backs. I decided that I would do it tonight. I was finally going to do it.
Hey everyone. Thanks for the comments! Ok no Roxas and Namine aren't dating. And for the whole relationship thing, would you guys like a starter chapter explaining the friendship more in detail? Cause this whole dance was the both of them finally going somewhere after months of flirting together. Comment please!!!!
