A/N: As promised! Here's chapter nine! Once I finish my homework I'll get to finishing up chapter 10 so it can be posted later too. I'm really excited about your guy's excitement about this. The chapters will probably be getting longer from this point on. I have so much to cover. Yes! It's amazing this story actually has a plot. Lol. I hope it all shocks you!

Lies Bring Us Closer

Chapter 9: Submerge

"Happy three-month anniversary!" Kairi cheered. She already had her arms wrapped around Roxas's neck. She nuzzled the nape of his neck with a wide smile on her face. "The days just seem to fly by when I'm with you," she whispered cheerily.

He smiled and held Kairi against him. "Nah, they don't fly by. They're just better," Roxas explained. He lifted one hand from her waist and began to stroke her red locks. Kairi giggled and held him tighter. She loved it when he stroked her hair.

"You're right," she agreed. She pulled away and smiled at her blonde boyfriend. She was dressed in a yellow, frilly, button-down top, a pair of light, skinny jeans, and a matching pair of yellow wedges. Her long hair was pulled back into a curled pony tail. Roxas said he liked her hair that way the best, so she loved wearing it that way. "So, what're we doing to celebrate? You didn't tell me to get all dressed up for nothing, right?" Kairi teased.

Roxas shook his head. "Of course not. Today I'm taking you dancing," he proudly announced, "I know you said you loved to dance. So, I thought we could dance together."

She grinned happily. Roxas just proved to be sweeter with every passing day. "You're so thoughtful," Kairi praised. She quickly leaned in and pecked his lips. She enjoyed the feeling of his soft lips against hers, but she knew now wasn't the time for intense kissing. Now was the time for intense dancing. She linked her hands behind her back and stared at Roxas with expectant, indigo eyes. "So, where are we dancing?" Kairi chirped curiously.

"The new club that opened up, Secret Shore," Roxas answered.

"Yay! Okay, let's get going then!" Kairi cheered. She gently grabbed Roxas's hand and led him to the door. She grabbed her coat from the rack and slipped it on. She then grabbed Roxas's jacket and helped him put it on. She enjoyed helping him with his clothing. It made her feel useful.

In only a couple of minutes, Roxas and Kairi were out of the apartment complex and walking down the street toward Secret Shore. Kairi could barely contain her excitement. She felt as if she hadn't danced in forever. Sure, she had her little jives in the kitchen or living room when Roxas wasn't home, but it wasn't the same. Now, she could dance with Roxas. She couldn't wait to show him her moves. She also couldn't wait to seduce him with her moves. It was a win-win-win situation.

Surprisingly, Secret Shore wasn't located too far away from their apartment complex. They arrived within the half hour. Kairi excitedly pulled Roxas into the club. The sound of the music boomed through their bodies as they made their way to a table. Kairi was on cloud nine; she'd never felt so alive. "Isn't this great!" she practically screamed. It was hard to talk over the loud music. She scooted into the booth next to Roxas. She rested her head on his shoulder and stared into his eyes. He looked a little freaked; Kairi couldn't blame him. She imagined this wasn't his scene, which is why she was so thankful for the fact that he brought her.

"Uhh, yeah," Roxas shouted back. It sounded more like a whisper.

She smiled and placed her hand on his. "Ready to dance?" Kairi asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be!" Roxas exclaimed. Kairi couldn't tell if he was excited or extremely scared. It didn't matter. Roxas was going to dance and he was going to like it. She was convinced.

She pulled him out the booth and began to weave her way through the dancing crowd. Once she found a place she liked she turned her attention to Roxas. He was standing beside her awkwardly. The look on his face screamed 'I feel very uncomfortable', but Kairi knew how to change that. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled her body intimately close to him. She watched as his eyes glazed over; she couldn't help but smile at her success.

Next, she began swaying her hips around with the music. She was hoping he would join her, but he remained as still as a log. Kairi laughed; he needed a bit more help than she thought. She dropped her hands to his hips and began to sway them in rhythm with hers.

Roxas's eyes widened. "K-Kairi!" he cried. He sounded as if he had just been sexually violated.

"Come on, Roxas. You can't just stand there while I do all the work. We gotta dance!" Kairi exclaimed, "Now put your arms around me. Let's do this right." Roxas did as he was told. He placed his hands on Kairi's waist and Kairi returned her arms to his neck. To her surprise, Roxas didn't stop swaying his hips. She grinned; he was getting the hang of it. She decided it was all right to move onto the next step.

Kairi took a step back and Roxas followed. She took a step forward and Roxas took a step back. "That's it!" she praised as they continued the two-step. He smiled; he actually smiled. This warmed Kairi's heart. He was having fun.

He moved his left arm and pulled Kairi's arm away from his neck. He linked hands with her and added more steps to their dance. He stepped to the left, to the right, backward, and forward. "This is fun," he cheered. It was out of character for him, but Kairi wasn't complaining. She loved seeing Roxas so happy. He looked like he was truly enjoying himself.

"I told ya!" Kairi quipped with a sly smile. She took a step back and allowed herself to be twirled by Roxas. She quickly closed the gap between their bodies. She felt the heat and electricity hit her body as she continued to dance with him. She couldn't help but think he was extremely attractive. She could see the sweat forming on his brow. She smirked and stepped away from her partner. She wanted him to chase her, to want her.

"Hey, babe! What do you say you come home with me?"

A foreign arm grabbed Kairi's. She seized and tried to yank her arm away, but the grip overpowered her. She turned to lock eyes with some random, drunk geezer. He was balding and dressed in a tattered, brown suit. "Get away from me, scum!" Kairi demanded as she shook her arm. He didn't release her.

"You're hot, come on, we can have some fun," the man slurred.

Before Kairi could respond, Roxas did for her. He acted with lightning speed. He grabbed the man's hand and knocked it away from Kairi, who quickly scurried behind him. "Don't you touch her," Roxas seethed dangerously. The man seemed to find this humorous.

"Don't waste your energy on him, Roxas. He's drunk," Kairi reasoned. She placed her hand on Roxas's shoulder and smiled at him. "I'm all right," she cooed.

Roxas growled and turned away from the drunk. "Let's get out of here," he muttered loudly. He grabbed Kairi's hand and began to pull her through the mob of dancing islanders. Kairi silently followed him. She couldn't say she was in the mood for dancing anymore, either. She cursed the drunk for ruining their good mood.

He hurried her home. He looked paranoid. Kairi couldn't blame him. She felt a bit paranoid herself. That guy in the club had really scared her. He hurried her up the stairwell and into their apartment. He double locked the front door and then trudged to their bedroom. Kairi followed after him with a worried look on her face. It felt as if there was a rain cloud hanging over Roxas's head.

"Roxas," she gently called as she silently slipped into their bedroom. She quietly closed the door behind her. "Are you all right?" she asked. Roxas was already stripping the button-down, royal blue shirt he had worn to the club. Kairi tried to focus on the mood as temptation pushed her to her limits. She couldn't help but stare at Roxas's toned muscles. She'd never seen him shirtless before now, (which was amazing, because they shared an apartment.) She couldn't help but admire the structure of his torso. He looked like he'd been chiseled by angels, or at least to her he did. She wanted to run her fingers down his chest. 'Ah, Kairi! Snap out of it!' She bit down on her bottom lip as she cautiously approached him.

He wore a straight frown. "I'm sorry, Kairi. I didn't mean to act like that in the club. Something just came over me. I didn't want that guy hurting you," he whispered sadly, "I'm sorry that I ruined our anniversary."

"Oh, Roxas. How could you think that?" Kairi gasped, "You didn't ruin anything. You saved me!" She smiled weakly as she stared at Roxas's saddened composure. He looked really worried. It was like her words hadn't even reached him. She pressed on. "Roxas, the night is still young," she whispered.

"It's nearly midnight," Roxas deadpanned. His gaze dropped to the floor, but Kairi wouldn't have that. Her tender hands reached and grabbed his chin. She forced him to look at her. "Kairi," he murmured pathetically. She placed her finger on his lips, silencing his regrets.

"You did what any man would. You protected your girlfriend, and for that, she's very grateful," she breathed as she crept closer to his face. She could feel his hot breath on her face; it was a comforting, enticing feeling. "But you should put on a shirt. You're tempting me too much," Kairi whispered. She felt her cheeks redden as the temperature rose throughout her body. Did she really just say that?

Roxas blushed a deep red. "A-Ah, I'm so sorry," he stammered as he pulled away from Kairi's grip. He looked around the room and found one of his t-shirts lying on his bed. He grabbed it and quickly slipped it on.

Kairi giggled, "Wouldn't want to rush into anything." Part of her felt like she was lying.

Roxas cocked a smile. "Rush? I wouldn't call it a rush," he breathed seductively. He crept closer to Kairi and wrapped his arms around her waist. She could see the hazy glow in his eyes as his eyes traced her body. Kairi didn't move away. In fact, she copied his actions and pulled him closer. She felt herself fading to the heat of the moment. She almost wanted to – no, she couldn't. Roxas closed his eyes and planted a kiss on her lips. It was as if electricity had surged through her; she was losing control.

As quick as he moved in, he pulled away. She wasn't given a chance to fully relish in the moment. Roxas smiled at her and pecked her cheek. "I won't do anything you're not ready for," he whispered with a slight grin, "Should go get ready for bed before I beat you to the bathroom."

"Ah! Hey!" Kairi protested. She could still feel the tingles creeping across her skin.