A/N: xD Hello guys! Thanks for the awesome reviews! xD I'm also kinda worried that some of you guys think I like torturing Sora. Well, I do! xD But seriously, it's all a part of the story, and I can only promise that it will get better. And it will start to get better with this chapter! 83 Enjoy!

I do not own Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix does.

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Chapter 7

Sora sat comfortably on his window sill, watching the sky turn from a deep violet to orange. Looking at the clock, which read '4:37 A.M.', he sighed, trying to think of something else, other than that incident yesterday. His mind kept re-running memories of Selphie's party. The part that kept coming back was Kairi's song. Her voice was like an enchanted spell that Sora found no way out of. Her melodic voice, angelic figure, and gorgeous blue eyes, all were bewitching him. He didn't like this feeling, and yet, he did. He wondered why his heart rate increased whenever Kairi came around the corner, or when heat suddenly bloomed in his face when her sincere smile swayed him. He denied it, even the thought of it.

No, that's impossible. I can't "like" her. I've never "liked" anyone in my life. I don't even know what "like" feels LIKE!

His thoughts raced around as stars disappeared within the orange tint, and the sun slowly crept beside the clock tower. Sora peered over at Kairi's blank window, wondering if she was awake. His eyes drooped depressingly. He didn't know why he felt this way, but he wanted it to stop.

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Her eyes remained wide open, staring at the ceiling as memories of yesterday sped past in her head. So much has happened, in so little time. She twisted and turned on her bed, trying to at least get sleepy. Instead, she fell in a dreamy state, when Sora's voice sang that song. Her eyes blurred, as she fell into her thoughts. Kairi has never heard that kind of voice, even coming from Sora. The feeling, the heart he put into it, his expression, that smile he put on as he sang with a passion. She buried her head into the pillow, trying to stop Sora from singing, but it didn't stop. This feeling, this pain in her heart, what is it? It's not normal. At least, not for Kairi.

I can't stop this feeling. What is it? I've never felt something like this before... I don't like it...

She closed her eyes, and tried to clear her thoughts, but still, Sora would still sing in her mind. She gave up, listening to his voice, until the song put her soundly to sleep.

Her eyes slowly opened to be greeted by her dark room. She sat upright, yawning and rubbing her eyes while the thin streaks of sunlight leaked onto her bed. When she finally stretched enough, she reached for the blinds and drew them back, filling her room with warmth. An unexpected sight revealed itself as the blinds swayed to the side. There, sitting on the window sill, was a sleeping Sora. Kairi wondered why he slept on his window and not on his bed. She quietly opened the window, letting the light breeze come in.

"Hey, Sora," she said, trying not to be too loud or too quiet.

No reaction.

"Hello, wakey wakey...!" Kairi said, a little bit louder this time.

Still, no reaction.

"Sora, wake up!!!!" Kairi hollered, causing Sora to fall flat on his bed. He shuffled and got up quickly to see who had awoken him from his slumber. Kairi laughed as he noticed her from across.

"What the hell Kairi! Couldn't you tell I was sleeping??" Sora yelled, rubbing his eyes.

"Yeah, I could tell since you didn't react at the two times I tried to wake you," Kairi scoffed.

"Well then why did you do it?!" he angrily shouted.

"Because you were sleeping on your window! I'm surprised you haven't fallen off while you were sleeping, "replied Kairi, pulling the blankets over her feet.

"What's it to you anyway?" Sora asked, ruffling his hair. "I always do stuff like this."

Kairi winced. "Why? You couldn't fall asleep?"

"Yeah," he answered, slumping over the window.

She watched the idle boy, wondering why he's always so... strange. That feeling came back again. That pain from yesterday. No, she didn't want to give in to it, so she got up and headed downstairs, where her mother already had the table prepared with the usual delicious breakfast. Her heart-warming smile greeted her as usual, as she sat down and began feasting.

"Kairi, I'll be going out with a few friends today. Are you going out?" the mother asked, putting away the soaked dishes.

"Well, I don't know yet. I'll call you if I do. Where are you going?" asked Kairi.

Her mother untied the apron and set it on a chair. "Just having a little get together."

Kairi nodded before finishing her plate and chugged a glass of orange juice. She jogged up the stairs and closed her door, looking around the room as if expecting something to magically appear in it. Instead, something else caught her attention.

"Hey, Kairi!!"

She turned her head towards a waving Roxas and Riku. Hastily opening her window she greeted back.

"Hey guys! What are you doing in Sora's house?"

"We just wanted to know where he lived and what his house looked like," Riku responded, looking around.

"I didn't know you lived right next door to him," said Roxas.

Kairi nodded. "Yup, that's why we walk home together."

"What are you guys doing?" Sora called from the background.

"Dude, why didn't you tell us Kairi lived next door?" asked Roxas, turning his head backwards.

"Pfft, why would that be of any importance?" Sora scoffed.

Roxas and Riku sneered.

"Oh forget it," Sora intervened, not wanting to hear what they were going to say.

"So what are you guys doing today?" Kairi asked, leaning on the sill.

Riku and Roxas turned back to Kairi.

"I don't know, what is there to do on a Saturday?" Riku asked, fiddling with what looked like a pendulum.

She thought for a moment, when her cell phone rang quietly on the bedside desk. She flipped it open and spoke.

"Hello?"

"Kairi?" asked the caller.

"Naminé?" Kairi asked.

"Yeah!" Naminé confirmed.

"How did you get my number?"

"I asked Sora. Well, anyway, Kairi, how do you feel about slumber parties?"

"Slumber parties?" Kairi blinked. "Well, I've never been in one before."

"Wow, really? Because me and the rest of the girls want to throw a slumber party since its Saturday!"

Kairi smiled. She was glad to have such fun-loving friends. "That sounds great! So, whose house are we going to have it at?"

"Well," Naminé began. "That's the problem. We don't know yet. We asked Selphie's parents, but they said no because of the mess we left yesterday. We asked Olette's, but they just flat out said no. We asked Yuna's, but they said we can't since they're on a business trip. And my parent's said no because they say we'll just make too much noise. So, the only option left is you, if you want to that is."

Kairi thought a bit, and decided to call her mother. "Okay, let me ask my mom. I'll call you back."

"Okay, I'll tell the other girls what's going on," said Naminé, and the connection ended. Kairi began dialing the number to her mother's cell phone and waited for an answer.

"Hello?"

"Mom, it's me Kairi," she said. She could hear other female voices in the background too.

"Oh hi Kairi. What is it?"

"Well, I was just wondering, if my girl friends could come over, and, well, you know, have a slumber party?" she asked nervously.

"Sure dear, as long as you don't wake up the neighbors and clean up after yourselves. And no boys sleeping over, "she answered.

"Of course mom! Thanks! What time will you be home?"

"Well, I don't think I'll be home until after midnight since we're going to watch two shows in Sunset Theatre."

"Okay," Kairi nodded. "Have fun mom!"

"You too, hun. I'll see you later." The connection ended and her face bloomed with excitement. Kairi quickly dialed Naminé's number, according to the caller ID.

"Hello?"

"Naminé! My mom says you guys can come over here and sleep over!" she said giddily.

"Really? That's great! Wow, your mom must be an awesome person!"

"She is!" Kairi laughed. "How about you guys come over at five so I can clean up a bit?"

"Sure! I'll tell the other girls. We'll see you at five then!"

"See ya!" Kairi bade and ended the connection. She quickly turned towards the window, where Roxas and Riku were laughing about something while Sora rummaged in his closet.

"Hey guys!" Their attention now focused on Kairi. "The girls are coming over and having a slumber party at my house at five. Do you guys want to hang out with us?"

Roxas and Riku nodded, "Sure, we have nothing to do anyways."

"Okay, I'm going to clean up the house a bit, so I'll see you guys later!" Kairi bade, and slid her window shut, pulling the blinds over.

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Roxas turned his back towards the window and leaned, as the breeze lightly played with his hair. For some reason, it looked as though he was day dreaming. Riku peered up from weird trinket he was playing with and noticed the expression on the blonde's face.

"Hey Roxas, you okay?" asked Riku, setting down the toy.

The blonde snapped out of his dream. "Huh? Uh, yeah. I'm good."

Sora turned away from the closet and set his gaze upon his cousin. He indeed looked a bit troubled about something, like someone said or did something to him. Sora stood up and sat on the bed edge alongside his friends.

"Dude, don't lie. We both know you too well to know something's up," Sora said reassuringly.

"As much as I hate to admit it, Sora's right," Riku chuckled.

Roxas gave a weak smile, glad to have the friends he had. His smile soon grew into an awkward one. His eyebrows sagged as he began to speak.

"Well, you guys remember Selphie's party yesterday, right?" he asked, looking down at his hands.

"Of course we do! That's the time when Sora and Kairi got it on," Riku said inconsiderably, before Sora slugged him on the arm.

Roxas laughed," Haha yeah, well, do you also remember the games we played?"

Sora didn't know where this was going and impatiently asked, "Okay Roxas, spill it. What's up?"

The blonde began to blush while ruffling his blonde hair.

"Well, I think I like Kairi's best friend, "he admitted.

Sora and Riku looked at each other, eyebrows up high.

"No way, you mean Naminé?" Sora asked surprisingly.

Roxas nodded. "Yeah..."

Riku put on a cool face. "It was the dare you guys did yesterday, wasn't it?"

Roxas nodded once again, like he was defeated in a game. "Like, I don't know what happened, but I just feel like, you know, seeing her on occasions. It's weird, I feel like a stalker..."

Sora and Riku laughed out loud at Roxas's comment and regained oxygen after about a good two minutes of laughing.

"Haha, dude, you're not a stalker, you just like her," Riku said, wiping a tear form his eye. Roxas frowned sheepishly.

"But that's great, man. She is pretty cute. Whenever I see Kairi, she's always around. She's a good person, unlike her best friend," Sora added, not succeeding in trying to prove a point.

"Hey, c'mon Sora. Kairi's a great friend too," Roxas replied laughing.

"Hmph, not to me she isn't," Sora pouted.

"Well anyway, Roxas, you immediately fell for her after one kiss?" Riku asked, putting his hand on his chin like he was some college genius.

"Actually," Roxas said. "Okay, can I trust you guys not to laugh?" he asked before continuing his sentence. The two nodded, listening to every word he would speak.

"Okay, well, when Kairi first introduced her, I kinda fell for that smile she always gave. Like, I'd feel all weird and warm inside. She was always nice to me, and I kind of liked it when she offered to sing with me on that duet yesterday. I don't know guys, Naminé's just been on my mind a lot. I don't want to be all obsessive-like and have her hate me or something. The last thing I want is for her to hate me. Being friends is good enough."

"Wow," Riku said. "Those have got to be the corniest things I've ever heard in my life."

Sora nudged him in the arm at the lame comment. "It's cool Roxas. I could see why you'd like her. I'm guessing you haven't told her how you felt?"

Roxas jerked back. "Hell no! That'd be the last thing I'd do! I don't want to ruin what we have right now! I know it's only been a week since I met her, but the feeling won't leave me alone."

Riku laid back on the pillows. "Well, I think you should just tell her, you know? 'Cause once you've got that feeling, it won't go away until you know the other's feelings."

Riku was exactly right. He has never fallen in love before, but he remembered a girl who had the same feeling, and was rejected by him. Riku knew all too well how feelings work, and does his best to work it out.

Sora also absorbed Riku's words, wondering why a strange pain in his heart formed.

"I know, but, I just can't do that. I've never done something like this before. I'm kind of a wimp, 'cause I'm afraid she won't like me back, " Roxas admitted, turning to Riku. He expected a 'Don't be a wimp!' remark, but instead, a pat on the back was Riku's answer.

"Haha, don't worry about it then. How about me and Sora help you?"

Sora didn't mind the idea if it meant helping out his cousin/best friend. "Yeah, we could give her little hints about it and try to see what she's feeling."

Roxas shook his head, "No, that's alright guys. It'd be a bit better if I did it myself. I don't want her knowing I'm a wimp either.."

The two smiled at their best friend's courage and honesty and slugged him in the arm playfully. Sora's thinking bulb suddenly flickered on.

"Hey, I know, why don't you two sleep over here? Since Kairi's throwing a 'slumber party', Roxas will get another chance with Naminé," he suggested.

"Dude, Sora, Roxas is not going to try and sleep with her, "Riku replied bluntly. Roxas's eyes went wide.

"No no no you idiot! That's not what I meant. I meant, maybe you can take this chance at giving her hints of your feelings. Maybe she'll catch on and respond, you know?" said Sora.

Roxas nodded at the idea. "Yeah, that sounds like a good idea, although, I hope I don't make a fool of myself."

"Pfft! No way is that going to happen," Sora said.

"And why's that?" Roxas asked, crossing his arms.

"Because you're Roxas, dude!" Riku replied. Roxas smiled at the comment, and wondered how he ever ended up with such wonderful friends. All he knew, was that Sora and Riku were the best of friends he could ever want. The three boys went out to munch on something, killing time until five o' clock came around the corner.

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Kairi hastily swept the floors and wiped the tables clean. She got rid of any unnecessary trash and put the clothes away. The dirty dishes were washed and the pillows on the couch were straightened. She inspected the pantry, making sure she had some foods and snacks for tonight, and quickly went to her room. Making her bed and putting away papers in the desk, her cell phone rang in the pocket of her pajama pants.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Kairi, it's me Naminé. I need the directions to your house."

"Oh okay, umm, you live near the shopping district right?"

"Yeah, where do I go from there?"

"Just keep walking down and turn right. Follow '1st Street' all the way down until you see the house number '8655'. It should be on your right side."

"Okay, thanks Kai! I'll see you at five!" Naminé said and ended the connection. Kairi checked the timer on her phone, which read '3:34'. Kairi busied herself with cleaning up every room in the house except for her mother's and dressed up in comfortable clothes. Five o'clock sped around the corner, and Kairi patiently waited for her friends' arrival in her room. After about ten minutes of writing in her diary, the door bell rang. Kairi jumped off her bed and dashed downstairs, opening the door to her friends with warm smiles. They filed in excitedly, plopping on the couch and floor.

"Phew! I am never walking here again..." Selphie sighed, relaxing on the squishy cushions.

"We only walked for ten minutes Selphie," Olette laughed as she slid her orange shoes off.

"Yeah, well, I'm not the athletic type," admitted Selphie.

"Well anyway, your house seems cozy Kairi," Yuna said, scanning every detail in the room.

"Thanks! It was a bit messy before," said Kairi after sitting herself next to Naminé.

"So your mom doesn't mind at all?" Naminé asked, holding her backpack on her lap.

Kairi nodded," Yup! As long as we don't wake up the neighbors, leave a mess, and have boys sleeping over."

The girls giggled. "Well, anyway, Naminé, wasn't there something you wanted to tell us?"

Kairi turned to Naminé. "Umm, well, it's sort of... like... stupid..."

"Well, we won't know if it's stupid or not if you don't tell us," Selphie said.

"And besides, if it's troubling you, I'm pretty sure it's not stupid," Kairi added.

Naminé nodded with a faint smile and peered down at her backpack. Kairi noticed a bit of pink growing within her pale cheeks.

"Um, well, at Selphie's party, I kind of... you know," Naminé hesitated.

"You kind of what?" Olette asked.

"I.. think I.. developed a sort of..." Naminé began.

"Yesss??" said Yuna, leaning closer.

Naminé gulped. "Crush."

The girls' faces lit up and scooted closer to the blushing blonde.

"Really Naminé? Who is it? Who's the crush?" Kairi asked.

Naminé went pink in the face. "U-Um... well..."

"It's Roxas, isn't it?!" Selphie exclaimed. Naminé buried her face into her backpack.

"Oh my gosh! How cute Naminé!" squealed Olette.

"Was it because of that kiss?" Yuna asked warmly.

Naminé rose her head a little. "Well, it's not just because of the kiss... I've kind of, been having this crush for him..."

"Really? Ever since I introduced you guys?" asked Kairi.

Naminé nodded. "Yeah. He always had a nice smile. In class, sometimes he would be fooling around with Sora and Riku. He's always so funny and, well, charming. I remember one time, he and I were paired up for a lab, and he kept making me laugh. It was great, he would always mess around, acting goofy and such. I really liked that about him, how carefree and sincere he is. I guess you can say that I fell for him since day one."

"Aaaaawwwwww!!!!" How cute!!!" the girls said in unison, making Naminé blush even more.

"Have you told him yet?" Yuna asked, bright in the eyes.

"No, I haven't. I'm too scared to tell him. I don't want to be rejected..." she said, lowering her head.

"Aww, Naminé, you'll have to tell him sometime! What if he feels the same way about you?" advised Olette.

"Yeah, it could be possible!" said Selphie, grinning a bit too widely.

Naminé nodded. "I know, but what if he doesn't? I don't want to ruin a friendship over a silly crush. I just met him a week ago."

Kairi smiled," Naminé, if you don't find out, it might drive you insane. And Roxas wouldn't do something as to ruin friendship. He likes to have friends around, even you. If he does reject, he wouldn't go and tell you to not talk to him ever again. Like you said, he's sincere, he wouldn't do anything to hurt you like that."

Naminé's eyes shone brightly at her best friend and looked at the other girls, who were smiling back. She felt like the happiest person in the world to have such unique and caring friends.

"Thanks guys, I feel a lot better. Maybe I can tell him when the time is right," Naminé said, lifting her head up high. The girls cheered at Naminé strength.

"We're here for you, Naminé!" the girls shouted bear-hugging the poor blonde who tried to gasp for breath.

"Haha, thank you so much you guys!" Naminé replied, smiling warmly.

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A/N: How was it? Did you like it? x3 Roxas and Naminé are on my top favorite pair list with Sora and Kairi! I'd appreciate if you review, and I'll post Chapter 8 very soon! Thanks for reading! 3