Chapter 7: Meet Ventus

Everyone was sitting in the back of the limo, on the way to the next photo shoot. As usual. I was sitting next to Larxene on my right, and Isa on my left. As usual. I sighed and gripped the ruffled yellow dress I had on.

Axel looked up from his phone. "Alright Aqua, here's the schedule for today," he said, looking at the calendar on his phone. "This photo shoot is very important because you're going to be on the cover for Way finder Magazine, which is read by thousands of people," He said. "After that, you'll head down to the park for your date with Terra. Got it memorized?"

"Yup," I grinned, hiding the fact that I was bored out of my mind. At least I get to see Terra today. That's a bonus.

"Also," Axel continued, "To promote your image, we're inviting a popular teen idol to take pictures with you. He'll also go along with you on your date. The public loves a couple of chums hanging out!" Axel grinned, only thinking of my publicity.

My face froze. What? Does it really count as a date if more than two people show up? I guess I wouldn't know.

"Alright, everyone! We're here!" The limo driver yelled from the front, pulling up to the curb.

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At the dressing rooms, we found out that Terra's dressing room was right next door to ours.

"Hey there!" Xigbar said, stepping up to us. Terra stood behind him, and gave me a small wave. I gave him a small smile in return.

"Hello Xigbar…" Axel smiled through his teeth. I guess Larxene and I weren't the only ones that didn't like this guy.

"So, any idea where this kid is supposed to be? I heard he was around here somewhere…" Xigbar said, crossing his arms.

"I don't know," Axel said. "Nobody ever shows up on time anymore…" He mumbled, scratching the back of his head.

Terra looked over at me and grinned. "What's up, Aqua? How've you been?"

I smiled back, trying my best to be friendly to him in front of everyone. "Good! Thanks!" I said, noticing everyone eyeing us.

"I can't wait to hang out later. Last time was so much fun," Terra gave me a goofy grin again.

I opened my mouth to reply, but then a young teenage boy with blonde hair stepped into the hall and looked at us.

"Hey! It's the kid!" Xigbar said, pointing at him.

"Hey," The boy glared at Xigbar. "My name's Ventus. Not 'kid'." He scowled at Xigbar.

"Sure, kid, anyways…" Xigbar looked over at me and Terra as the boy stomped his foot in anger. "You guys are ready, yeah? Why don't you get to know each other better?" Xigbar said, pushing Ventus towards us. "He is going with you on your date."

Terra glared at Xigbar. "What? Why does he have to come with us?" He pouted, crossing his arms. "I thought it was just going to be me and Aqua…"

I giggled. It was cute how Terra pouted like a little kid. But still, Terra was right. I didn't want anyone tagging along either.

"Well, you better get used to him," Xigbar said, seriously, looking at Terra. "Because you're going to be sharing a dressing room with him."

"What?" Terra and Ventus exclaimed, almost at the exact same time.

"Don't tell me I have to share a room with that sweaty, muscle-ape!" Ventus complained loudly, stomping his feet.

"Hey!" Terra snapped at him. "What gives? I don't have to put up with-"

I stepped in between Ventus and Terra. "G-guys…come on…we don't have to fight! We have to be getting along, remember?" I said, waving my hands hysterically like I always do in panic.

Everyone hushed to look at me. "Whatever," Ventus grumbled, storming towards the dressing room.

"Fighting's for little kids, anyways," Terra pouted again, crossing his arms like before.

I sighed. If they both acted like this the whole time, it was certainly going to be a long day. I'm just glad that that ended before it got started. But I'm not sure I'll be able to stop something like that again if it happens on the photo shoot or on the date later, especially if it gets worse.

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For the shoot, the photographer made us sit on a ledge and pose like Terra just told a hilarious joke. We all had to look super casual, so I was wearing a white tank top with a light blue undershirt and skinny jeans. Terra was wearing a brown cardigan with a white shirt underneath, and Ventus wore a light grey hoodie and skinny jeans. They were all supposed to be some in-style brand everyone liked. I wouldn't know, though. Of all people, right?

Like usual, the photo shoot came and went, with pretend smiles and clothes we'd never even heard of before that day. And after everything was finished and put away, everyone returned to the dressing rooms. At least Terra and Ventus didn't fight.

Larxene told me that I would be staying in the same clothes for the date. But she had to do over my makeup, as usual, so I had to head back into my dressing room. Larxene was waiting for me there, so Terra, Ventus, and I headed back together.

I saw Larxene waiting by the door when we headed into the halls. "See you later, Aqua," Terra said with a wave and his signature grin. I smiled in return, and headed towards my own room while Ventus and Terra headed to theirs.

I plopped down in my big, leather makeup chair, my bubbly smile staying on my face as I giggled uncontrollably. Larxene studied me carefully, crossing her arms. "What's up with you?" She asked sternly. "You're never this…happy looking."

I gripped the fabric on my jeans. "I think Terra really likes me, Larxene," I said, smiling softly.

Larxene gave me a silly look. "What? that's what this is about?" She chuckled. She started to dig through her makeup case. "Don't be stupid. You know he's just acting. It's fake, remember?" she asked, spinning to look at me.

My face froze. Oh my gosh. That's right.
I can't believe I forgot! Even during the date, and all the other times, I just didn't think...
It's just…Terra seemed so nice and relatable. I thought I could trust him.
Was Terra seriously just pretending?
Pretending to be so nice?
And that whole story about his family? Was that a lie too?
And was he acting when he kissed me?
I guess I wouldn't know.
If it were true, Terra sure was a great actor because he got me believing everything.
I guess he assumed I would just play along too.
I can't believe this…
I really am stupid, aren't I?

"Now we're all quiet…" Larxene said, putting the blush on my emotionless face. "It's true, though. He's not really trying to be nice. He assumes the same with you. There a tons of people who see you here. Make an impression for the magazines. That was the plan, remember? You know we did this whole thing to help boost your acting career and your public image," She continued, putting the blush back in the bag. She spun to face me again, just like before. She made a surprised face. "Don't tell me…you have the hots for him?" she asked me, giving me a evil grin. My silence answered her question.

I frowned. Sure, maybe I was wrong about Terra, but Larxene didn't have to be so mean about it. I thought we were friends. She's always been there for me, and she's never really acted like this. I felt really uncomfortable.

"Haven't you ever liked anyone, Larxene?" I asked her quietly, keeping my head down. "Don't you know what it's like?"

Larxene crossed her arms and tilted her head to the side. "Aqua…I'm sorry," She apologized, rubbing her forehead. "It's just…things haven't been going too well for me," She said. "It's really stressful." Larxene looked up at me. "But I guess I shouldn't talk, considering you have way more beef to deal with. And you just eat whatever we give you, right?" She sighed. "You handle everything so well, I just wish sometimes, I could be like you."

Now I felt bad. I didn't know Larxene admired me.
If only she wasn't such a hard book to read, then maybe I could be more relatable towards her.
I wish she would tell me everything.
But she's Larxene.

"Hey, is everything ready to go? We have to leave in five minutes!" Axel said, popping his head through the door.

Larxene zipped up her bag and turned to glare at him. "Everything's just peachy, Axel." She said coldly. "We're done here, you can leave now, Aqua." Larxene said, her heels clicking as she left the room.

I stood up in my chair, noticing that Axel was still in the room with me. "Say, Axel," I said, stepping towards him. "You talk to Larxene a lot. What's been up with her lately?"

Axel crossed his arms, looking at the ground. "Beats me. It's probably nothing, anyways. Don't worry about it."

I eyed Axel suspiciously as I left the room, not sure whether he was telling me the whole truth or not.

End of Chapter 7.

This seemed like a good place to stop, so…Chapter 7!

So we meet Ventus, the bratty teen pop idol that's supposed to be spending a lot more time with Aqua and Terra, not only to promote them; but promote himself. Ventus isn't really cheery around Terra, is he? I love writing younger characters' dialogue, for some reason. It's so fun!

I'll save the 'date' for next chapter. SORRY!

Axel knows something….what's going on?
Is Terra really a fake? Or is he developing feelings for Aqua as well?
What's Ventus's story? Why does he hate Terra so much?

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