Ooh yeah…my lazy will probably take at least 2 weeks to update during school unless it's break or something. I'll try to make it up and update like 3 times during breaks or something. Probably I'll only update twice during breaks though xD I'll try to update as often as I can so I don't make a habit of updating late! Hopefully, my latest update won't be more than a month and a half! I hope that my chapters are pretty good quality, I try but ehh, idk.
I've looked back on my writing too and I don't' really like it. Ughh, I hope I become a better writer as I go along with the story and all the years ahead of me in high school. My English teacher seems like a really good one. Well, I hope you enjoy my story anyway! :D
"Sora?"
"Uhh...hi Kairi. Heh." I giggle as he rubs the back of his head with a sheepish grin on.
"Hey Sora. Uhmm...come in!" He comes inside, taking off his shoes and sits down awkwardly on the couch. I was about to offer him some sort of drink when a thought popped into my mind. I look up from the fridge and say, "Hey Sora?"
"Huh?" He shakes his head like he was in some sorta daze. "Uhh, what's up?"
"How do you know where I live?" Hmm, would it be a good time to tease him? Ehh, why not. "Are you some sorta stalker!"
"Wha-what? No! No, that's not the case! I'm not a stalker! I mean I know where you live and stuff but not because I stalked you or Xion or anything! I'm not like that! It probably seems like that but it's not I swear!" Even though he was saying it really fast and I only heard half of it, I couldn't help laughing so loud. I probably looked retarded I know.
"I'm just kidding, gosh Sora. Take it easy." I let out another giggle. His face turned a slight shade of red I swear. "So how do you know where I live though?" I take out a juice pouch and start sipping on it while I pass a Kool-Aid to him. He caught it, nice. He starts scratching his cheek with his free hand. I wonder why he kinda feels nervous.
"Riku told me. I asked him after school." He punctures his pouch and starts sipping on it too. I unconsciously put my hand on my cheek, elbow against the counter and form an "o" shape on my mouth. I continue sipping on my pouch as the atmosphere starts to become awkward. "I won't stay long if you were thinking that." I look back at him and the instant we lock eyes he turns away. "I don't wanna be a bother or anything." His face kind of dropped and he looked a bit sad. Like that look you have on when you feel like you're not wanted.
"Huh? What are you talking about? You're not a bother." Why was he thinking like this? Did it seem like I didn't want him here? Because in all honesty, I really do want him here.
"I don't know. It just kinda seems like you're don't want me here. I guess it kinda seems like you're being distant..." He looks up at my confused face. He blushes again. "Sorry, I probably sound stupid huh? Maybe I should lea-"
"No!" He looks at me again and it's my turn now to blush and look away. "I mean, it's always great talking to you! And we haven't talked at all really since, well, that day. It's nice talking to you again. You're not a bother, really, I mean it." I said looking him in the eyes. I couldn't help turning my head the other way again afterwards though. "I guess I'm just kind of...put off a little today." He smiles at me, obviously feeling better as I turn away with a slight blush on my cheeks again. "Besides...you never told me what you came over here for." I look back at him and give him a small smile. But now he looks away.
"Oh yeah...about that. Heh." He starts sipping on his Kool-Aid again with both his hands on the pouch. You'd think it'd all be gone by now, there's not much in those damn pouches anyway.
I chuckle at him, he's so cute! Oh gosh, I sound so clingy or something. "So what did you come over here for then, Sora?" I try to sip from my pouch but seeing how it's all gone, I just take a water bottle from the fridge.
"Uhm..I wanted to ask you something." He's still sipping that damn pouch. Why won't it run out of Kool-Aid already?
I start walking over to him and sit next to him on the couch. My legs are crossed (the way you sit on the floor, not like when you put your knee over the other) facing him while he's just sitting normally with his legs off the sofa, looking at the tv screen that's not turned on. "Okay, well then come on! Don't start beating around the bush! What did you wanna ask me?" He's still just sitting there sipping his pouch, his head looking the other way. Gosh dammit! Why won't the freaking pouch empty alread- My thoughts were interrupted as I heard the sound that I was waiting to hear. "Hallelujah! You've been sipping on the thing forever you know!" I giggle as he mumbles, 'it was good.' "Okay, so tell me already what you were gonna ask!"
He sighs. "Alright, alright. You win." He gives me a teasing smile before continuing, which I returned. "Uhmm, I wanted to ask you about Roxas."
"Oh." I guess he just came over here to ask if the rumors were true. It's kind of getting annoying having to tell everyone. Mann.
"Yeah. Uhmm, so do you know where he is?" What? Oh, well I guess he wasn't going to ask about the rumors. It kind of disappointed me even though having to tell everyone was getting annoying. I kinda hoped he might be the teeniest bit jealous. I guess not.
"Uhh, nope. Why do you wanna know though? He didn't walk home with you or call?"
He nods his head. "Nope. I thought you might know cause you guys are-"
"Best friends. Yeah, I know."
"Well, yeah, and that you're...dating again." Excuse me?
"What?" Does Sora believe Roxas and I are together again?
He turns away again and looks down. "You and Roxas are going out again right? I heard it around school today." He sounded a bit sad. I think he had a frown on his face.
I put my hand on his shoulder, "Hey Sora," he turns to me but he won't make eye contact. "You don't really believe them right? Those are just made-up rumors." I stop to sigh. "Roxas and me aren't dating. Trust me okay?" I say giving him a small smile. He finally looks up and he smiles too. I take my hand away now. "So why did you believe those rumors? Don't you know Roxas and I aren't like that?"
"I guess I should have know better and thought about it more. Sorry. I know you guys aren't like that. It's just that you did spend a lot of time together the past week, and that time I saw you guys in the kitchen..."He looks away blushing.
"We've just been catching up with each other that's all! And that time in the kitchen? We were just goofing around!" He chuckles at me, shaking his head. "I'm telling the truth! Don't make assumptions! You know where that will lead!" He gives me a look now, one that says, what? I shake my head at this. "Assumptions lead to rumors, rumors lead to pissing people off, and pissing people off either leads to embarrassment or a bloody nose. Or both."
"Oh...TRUE." I couldn't help laughing at him after he said that. He joined in the laughter too. It was a nice moment to think about.
As the laughter dies down a bit, I say, "You know, we never hang out like this. Just the two of us I mean. Goofing off or doing something fun together. It'd be nice to though."
His happiness begins to waver as he responds with a silent 'yeah' and then he looks up. "I think I should be going soon now."
"Oh. Awwh, how come?" I didn't want him to leave yet. In a way, I didn't want him to leave at all but I knew eventually he'd have to. The moments I get to actually spend time with him seem to end so fast and rarely come by.
He started getting up and putting on his shoes. "I just...I..." He sighs and tried to explain again. "I remembered that I made a promise that I should keep."
"Oh, of course. That's good, breaking promises is a horrible thing to do." I try to smile but it probably came out as a sad one. "It was nice talking to you."
He nods in agreement. "Yeah. Well, I have to go now. Bye Kairi." He opens the door and we both are startled to see Roxas standing at the doorway.
"Roxas! Sora's been wondering where you were! Where were you?" I give him a quick hug as he comes inside. I see him turn towards Sora.
He raises an eyebrow. "Why did you want to know where I was?"
Sora just laughs nervously. "What? I can't worry about my twin brother?" Roxas and I are both just quiet. There was something weird behind Sora's reason or lack of a good one. "Heh, well I guess I'll just be going then. See you later Roxas!" He looks my way and gives me a nod, "Kairi." and then he leaves.
"That was a weird bye. Saying the person's name while you give them a nod." Roxas states.
"Yeah, you're telling me. Well, I'll go get Xion, kay?"
So it turns out that Roxas was talking to Namine. It turned into somewhat of an argument and he walked away from her. Then he was just walking around the area until he felt like coming over to our place. He didn't get into the specifics of their argument, just that she wouldn't really listen to him and they probably aren't going to talk for a while. He seemed pretty down about it.
"Things will get better Roxas! You did the right thing and when you guys get back together, you'll be stronger than ever!" Xion says attempting to cheer him up. He responds with a small smile.
"Yeah! Hey, Halloween is coming up! You should plan to do something fun! You don't have to go trick-o-treating or dress up but at least do something exciting to cheer you up and make you feel better!" I tell him. He should be happy, he deserves to be. I'm going to help him, I'll keep trying, he's my best friend after all.
He starts drumming his fingers on his knee. "Hmm, what would we do though?"
"No clue! But we still have the rest of this week to decide anyway. Halloween isn't until Sunday!" Xion announced. She doesn't seem so distracted now. She gets up and gets us all drinks. "It's okay if Riku hangs out with us for Halloween right?"
Ooh. "Yup, I think I even asked him about Halloween and invited him to hang out with me. It'll be even better with all four of us right?" I start smiling like crazy now. I may not be happy with my love life but that doesn't mean I don't like seeing other's love lives getting better. Xion and Riku? Definitely a possibility, and it would make theirs better once they realize they like each other! I still have to wait for that though.
"Yeah, sounds good. I guess we'll talk about it tomorrow then." Roxas agrees.
We continue talking and chatting about nothing in particular. We just keep hanging out and doing whatever. Homework, watched t.v. a little bit, ate some food, the usual. Then when Xion decides to go to the bathroom, I take the opportunity to act. "Psst, Roxas!"
"Huh?" Looking up from the view on the balcony, he turns to me. "What's up?"
"I think we should try to get Xion and Riku together!"
"Why...?"
"Because! They'd be really cute! And I think they'd be really happy with each other and just happy in general! We don't have to set them on dates or anything, just when we hang out all together, give them more time to bond and get closer! If they do, they're bound to get together!" I squeal excitedly.
He laughs at me then looks back to the view. "Sure, why not. It'll be nice to see them together anyway." I smile at him.
"That's the spirit!" I'm glad he agreed to help. But wait... "Roxas."
"Hmm?"
"You'll be alright, right? Trying to get Xion and Riku together, that's not going to make you sad 'cause of...you know. I'm sorry. I don't wanna practically shove a relationship in your face when you're having some problems with your own. I don't wanna make you sad or be inconsiderate." I really didn't. If you were having troubles with your own relationship or love life, you wouldn't exactly want to see someone have a great one right in your face would you?
He just shakes his head and waves his hand to brush off the topic. "Nah, it's alright. I'll be fine." I look at him doubting his words.
"You sure? You could always just opt out and I won't even bother! I don't want to be rude or do anything to make things worse."
"I'm sure. No worries. You're not making things worse. And I'm not going to stop your fun or ruin another's relationship. In fact, setting them up would make me happy. I bet it'd make you happy too." He gives me a smirk. Pffft. Of course it would! It would help Xion by making her happier! Riku too! She just needs to realize she likes Riku, not Roxas. Then everything will work out.
I nod my head. "Right."
"Hey you guys! Whatcha talking about now?"
Roxas throws me a panicky look, he obviously was bad at covering things up. I knew I had to do this. "Oh just talking about what we should do for Halloween again. I was thinking something like that kids would do but would still be fun for us. Since we're not really in the mood to trick-o-treat or give out candy. We still want to do something that's kiddish though, in the spirit of this holiday for kids!"
She giggles at me. "Why not! Hmm," she pauses to think, having her classic thinking face on. Roxas and I exchange glances. We both stifle our laughs. I could tell he was thanking me for the quick save. I mouth a 'no problem' and then Xion finally speaks up. "How about we go to the island! That's something that kids do but still fun for us! It's great to hang out and just chill!"
She was right. "That's perfect. And no one else will be there 'cause they'll be on the mainland getting or giving candy!"
"Or having stupid costume parties as an excuse to dress up like whores and then get laid. OW!" Xion gives Roxas a thump on the head.
She chastises him, shaking her head and then wiggling her finger in his face. "Not everyone dresses up like whores. Some girls actually wear decent costumes that aren't revealing."
"Yeah! And not everyone gets laid either! There's you for example!" I tease. Me and Xion start to laugh. We all knew that we weren't the kind of people who would do crazy stuff like that, especially at our age. However, Roxas used to go to those stupid costume parties actually. He only went though because his friend Axel made him. Roxas, being a freshmen at the time, couldn't refuse offers to parties. Though he ended up not doing much but making sure Axel didn't do anything stupid and then getting him home sober enough to not get in trouble.
"Stop teasing me! You guys are never going to let me live that down will you? It was one time! I only went because of Axel! Psh, I don't need to get laid every night or girls all up on me." He mumbled that last part.
"Well, that's good since you won't be anytime soon!" Xion continued. We were still laughing at him until we decided it was enough.
I ruffle his hair before saying, "Awwh, it's alright Roxie. When it's your time, it'll be your time." I give him a final teasing smile and then he slaps my hand away.
"Hmm, well speaking of Axel, can we invite him?" Roxas asked. "I haven't seen him in the longest time! And we're best friends too!"
"Oh yeah! I remember, when you first met Axel, you guys hung out all the time and with Xion too! You guys were like the inseparable trio!" I said. It was true. Before I become friends with Roxas, he was just a guy I knew that hung out with Xion and my other cousin Axel all the time. They're the ones who introduced me to him actually.
"We were...hmm, it'll be nice to all be together again!" We all nod our heads in agreement. Things were falling into place it seemed. Axel, Xion and Roxas could all hang out again but when Roxas and Axel hung out alone for their guy time, Xion would either hang with me or Riku and three guesses to who I would make her spend time with? Riku. I'll just catch up with Olette, Hayner and Pence again. I don't want to seperate from any of my friends. Especially a certain spiky haired-brunette. Hopefully, we won't ever drift apart.
"Hey Sora." She could hear that he was walking. "Where are you?"
"Hey Namine, I'm walking home." The brunette answered to the girl on his phone.
"Oh, where did you come from?" She asked. Surely, he would have been home already if he went straight home after school, wouldn't he?
He pauses to think. Should I tell her? What if she gets mad? I shouldn't lie to my girlfriend though. "Uhmm, I was at Kairi's."
Sora began to get nervous when the blonde girl was not replying. She was hesitant to answer. Did she just hear him correctly? "Kairi?"
He bit his lip. "Yeah, Kairi's."
"Why Kairi's?" She clearly wasn't hiding how she felt, not hesitating to show her frustration.
"I had to ask her something." The boy finally reaches his house. With the phone still to his ear, he runs up to his room, kicks off his shoes and relaxes onto the bed. Or well, he tried to. The fact that he knew his girlfriend wasn't happy with what he did earlier, made him a bit anxious.
"What?"
He turned to the side, looking at no particular thing. "I was asking her...if she knew where Roxas was."
This time, she paused. She knew where Roxas was. He was with her. They had an argument after school. Remembering it was the last thing she wanted to do. She called her boyfriend, in fact, to push the memory away from her current thoughts, but it didn't seem to be working too well. She quickly covered it up so he wouldn't notice. "Why did you want to know where Roxas is?"
"Hey, he's my brother. I was just worried! I didn't see him walking home or with anyone after school! Why are you asking me so many questions about this, Namine? It's not a big deal!"
"It is too! You were with Kairi after you promised that you wouldn't be!" She didn't want to hear any excuses even though she knew she would.
"I promised that I wouldn't hang out with her alone and if I did, it wouldn't be for long! I left as soon as she told me she didn't know! Don't get so mad!" He defended. Even though it seemed like she was being unfair, his goal right now was to calm her down.
She was mad. Even though nothing happened, and she knew that nothing did, and even though she knew this was not a big a deal as she was making it, she blew up. She was going to make it so she wouldn't have to worry about this issue anymore. "I can't help getting so mad when you hang out with her! I don't like her! I don't want you liking her! I don't want you hanging out with her and talking to her at all!"
"But she's my friend! And it's not like I like her like that or anything! You don't have to worry!" Why was she making such a fuss about this? He was the kind of guy that just wanted to make people happy. To live life happily and with friends, all of his friends.
"But I don't like it! I'm your girlfriend! You're supposed to put me first! You have to promise me that you won't talk to her at all anymore! If she tries to talk to you, ignore her!" This seemed to be over the top and she knew that but she wasn't going to stop. Kairi, was a girl that Namine did not know much about but felt threatened by even when she had no reason to be. However, after what happened today, she couldn't help feeling the need to hate this girl, and to make sure that her boyfriend would not acknowledge her.
"Namine...I..." She was forcing him into another promise he wasn't sure he could keep.
"Promise me." It was more a demand than anything. Her voice was smooth yet harsh. No hesitation, no stuttering, no mumbling. She was straightforward and she was determined.
The boy sighed. He knew he would feel guilty if he didn't put his girlfriend before his friends and so he said, "I promise."
Woot woot! Update! You know, I never pictured myself being able to write a story and if I ever did, I couldn't get past the 4th chapter or something, but look! It's already chapter 9! I hope you guys liked it! :3
Sorry Suad! I only managed to make the chapter 3,755 words! I failed at making it at least 4,000. -_- Only the author notes are making to a little over 4,000 so I'm sorry! But this is still the longest chapter! :D Most chapters will be this length! At the least 3,500 words. If I ever write any less, I'M TERRIBLY SORRY since my chapters are pretty short already to begin with!
Do you guys have any suggestion or ideas I might be able to write about? I fear that I'll have writer's block and not be able to update for a while -_- I don't want all the chapters to be over dramatic everytime too, they should be like chill chapters and what not so ideas anyone? HAVE YOU GUYS GOTTEN BIRTH BY SLEEP? IT'S AWESOME. I've beaten Terra's and Ven's story but I'm being lazy and am only on the Olympus Coliseum on Aqua's story xD I WILL FINISH BEFORE HALLOWEEN THOUGH. IT'S MY GOAL.
So please do tell me what you think of this chapter or my story overall! Something I could improve on? I am only a beginner ya know xD I do love all the reviews and reviewers I have so thank you guys! :D Please keep or start reviewing! Even if they're one sentence reviews... xD I still appreciate them so REVIEW! :)
