Riku: You made me forget to cackle… I'm offended.
Sora: Aren't you always…
Naminé: I hate yaoi!
Roxas: You're SO right!
Sora: And SO random.
Naminé: Note from author: Pence is tall. Very tall. Taller than Sora and Roxas.
Roxas: Did anyone read the special? If you didn't you didn't send Author your email addie.
Naminé: Yeah, it's so sad.
Sora: It's the climax part of the story, and nearing the end of it.
Roxas: Why do the greater than and less than sign and all the other random stuff disappear?
Midst of the Party
Naminé POV
Was she serious?
There was dead silence following Skye's announcement.
Sora grinned uneasily while my twin gaped at Sora in disbelief, Selphie was shocked, Olette didn't care, Pence was too absorbed glaring at me and Hayner was kinda knocked out.
It was kinda weird since the music was blaring when the appropriate BGM was supposed to be dead silence or some cricket sounds that go 'crick, crick'.
"Huh?" Kairi squeaked. "You're siblings?" She turned to her boyfriend. "Why didn't you ever tell me?" Her face was pale and she looked like she was having a hard time breathing. "What kind of -?"
"I found out when the Organization sent out the invitations," Skye explained. "And I saw Sora's picture and he looked like the sibling I was separated from when I was born. My mom gave me his picture, hoping I would find him one day. But she died, and I lived with Regina after."
"Regina?"
"She's Roxas' sister. Well, a half sister," Skye corrected herself. "She lives with me, since her parents allowed us to have a house and live there together, provided we are on 'probation'. May takes care of us."
"Oh, I need a drink," I said meekly, and got up. I went to the direction of the drinks table, which was near the stage, weaving through the crowd and getting more pointed glares, which practically say, "You're wearing an impropriate dress" or something like that.
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Maybe I lingered by the punch table too long, since I kept smiling at Roxas and Larxene, then I heard Riku cackle suddenly after a song. "I win!!!" he had cried, but he was kinda weird, so…
"We're having a real break," Larxene announced with a tired smile. "But we'll get back later to y'all!"
The crowd cheered, and Superior smiled. He was incredibly happy, I could tell, and in his eyes was a twinkle of pride, proud of the Organization since they prepared a great party, and all those stuff.
"Hey," Roxas greeted me from behind. I spun around and grinned back. I took a gulp of the drink in my paper cup and tossed the used container into the black trash bag.
"Aren't you tired from playing at all?" I asked incredulously, surprised he looked like he was still full of energy. "You can't save time for me," I laughed. "I'm not worth anything or anytime at all."
Songs were playing from the DJ spot or the music player, where Zexion was toggling with the speakers and Vexen was popping CDs into the music player without looking at the artist, and this song called "Jessica" was sort of blaring outta the speakers, but it didn't have any lyrics in the song; it was just an acoustic guitar playing or whatever instrument it was. You should know what I'm talking about, though I'm not good with all the describing things.
"Are you sure we're alright already?" I inquired uneasily. "I mean, no hard feelings right? Everything's behind us and we're starting over from the beginning, right?"
"Of course," was his confident reply. "And no bringing up the subject of what happened ever again, whether you like it or not. Deal?" he stuck out a hand, and I took it and shook it gratefully.
I looked around, tearing my gaze away from his alluring cobalt eyes. People were dancing around and laughing, some were even playing games outside in the garden, with some people heading out through the other door which was the one that led outside to the garden. At least the party was in full swing, but I couldn't help think about the cleanup part later. So much to do then.
"I'll get back to you later," Roxas said and grinned, then trotted over to the Superior's table.
Turning away, I looked at the brightly lit garden where people were playing, but didn't really take note of what they were really doing.
I thought about the recent events. It looked as if time decided to speed up and heal the wounds faster than ever.
But… why?
There wasn't anything to do anymore, and I was incredibly tired. But how could I go back when Pence is there? Facing him is like me as a dodo bird and looking at him dumbly. I'm not stupid! Well I am, but not that stupid!
I wanted to sit down so badly. I looked around for an empty chair. I spotted one near the stage, and I quickly scuttle over to it before anyone would sit down on my chair.
Yes, MY chair.
Anyways, I sighed and slouched lazily on the chair. I stifled a yawn.
So many things have happened the past week and I couldn't help but go over them. First, I created my grudge against Pence, then I cut the friendship Roxas and I shared, only to realize I was basing everything on rumors (by Selphie). After that, I kinda avoided the guy and later I realized I was stupid (see? I told you I was).
I frowned slightly. So why do I feel like there's something I forgot to do? If not forget, then what did I not do?
"It's time to turn that frown upside down," someone told me jovially. I looked up with a smile, but it faded when I saw who it was.
Pence.
I admit I was hoping for… Roxas, but I don't like him that way! It's not like it's wrong to expect a friend or something, especially when friends… uh… become friends again; yeah, that's it!
"Oh, why'd you stop smiling?" Pence pouted. He was trying to be cute, but I don't find him cute. I find Ro- uh… nothing.
"I don't know," I reply tightly. I was so tempted to say, It's your face, but I wouldn't dare, especially when Olette and my friendship is on the verge of ending.
Awkward silence; but I didn't care.
"So… would you go out on a walk with me?"
I froze. How dare he?!
"Um… I have to… uh…ask Roxas," I said, grabbing words from my mind. "We were… going on a walk too… when… when he comes back from the table." Oh god, was I that obvious?
He narrowed his eyes for an instant, but grinned again. "Aw, Nami!" he whined (the nerve! I'M the whiner, not him!). "We're old friends! Wouldn't you rather go with me?"
Pence made it sound like he wanted me to choose him over Roxas. As if he was the better choice, not to sound haughty or anything. But I'm just stating a fact! You can't deny that.
I sneaked a glance at the Superior's table. The blond boy seemed to sneak a glance at me too and for a moment, my cheeks felt like they were burning. I hoped he saw what I was trying to tell him. I whooped with joy inside me later when he came over. Yay, telepathy!
"And he's here," I said weakly and got up. "We're off!" I couldn't resist adding, "Later, James!" Well his name isn't James, but it sounds cool so I said James instead of Pence. Anyways, I led Roxas out the house and towards the woods.
"And why did you drag me out here?" he asked skeptically as we strolled. "You'd never do that."
I grinned weakly. "Sorry, Roxas," I apologized. "Not that I'm using you," I said quickly. "It's just that Pence was…" I sighed. "He was asking me to go out here with him and duh, you know I'd never say yes to him or anything. Besides, I'd-" I stopped myself. Rather be with you. Good thing it never came out. He'd think of me wrongly. I'm not asking him to be my boyfriend anyway. Besides, we just… became friends again. Right?
"Yes?" Roxas prompted. I shook my head and smiled up at him, linking my arm with his.
"Let's… just keep on walking," I said and we hiked a little bit farther until we reached a beach. Or a shore; whatever.
I inhaled fresh air. I smiled and walked a bit further towards the lapping waves.
I detached myself from Roxas and sat down on the sand. Lazily, I stretched and lay down and stared at the dark sky. The stars were twinkling like diamonds against the black velvet background.
"Why don't you lie down too?" I asked. He sat down and lied down instantly as if I asked him to. I sat up straight like a jackknife. "You don't have to when you don't really want to," I said softly.
"We-eel, maybe I do want to lie down," he said and grinned the same smile like Sora's.
"Hah," I replied and put my head on his stomach like it was my pillow and I resumed staring at the twinkling sky.
The posts began flickering with light and turned on one by one by the pier.
Did you think it was a secluded beach? Hahaha… sorry to disappoint you.
"Your head hurts me," Roxas stated and began laughing. My head bounced and I sat up.
"Oh, stop moving," I said, putting my hands on my hips with a mock frown on my face. "Pillows don't move, you idiot."
He snickered. "Well I'm not a pillow," he replied and grabbed me by the wrist. "Pillows are fluffy and useless. Sort of. They only help your head."
"So I guess that makes you a pillow," I laugh. "After all, you just described yourself."
He rolled his eyes. "Right…"
"Now will you let go of me?"
His eyes rolled upward for a moment. "No," he said and yanked me down.
Stumbling, I stifle a screech and I land hard on him. What the-?
"He-hey, I was supposed to tickle you, or something!" Roxas exclaimed with humor. His face was bright pink, but I don't think it was red, like mine.
"Oh! Uh… Well, I gotta go now. Than…thanks for being with me; I mean, saving me," I force a laugh.
I scrambled up and dust away the sand from my clothes and hair. He stands up too and smiles awkwardly. "So… see you back there later," he bade and I waved.
Flushing, I looked at the vast sea.
I couldn't believe it.
It was an accident!
I was kissed.
Strange; I didn't mind.
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Sora: Ooh… Aah…
Naminé: Talk about cheesy!
Sora: Right…
Roxas: It's just a fic!
Naminé: …
Me: I'm home! And this chapter was far too weird for me. Nothing really happened in the chapter and I feel like I just created some freaky chapter here. Talk about scatter brained... I had a hard time thinkin of stuff the pipz of my story could do, but nothing great. Oh well...
Riku: omg I CACKLED!!! YES!!!
Sora: But please do review!
