A/N: Hellooooooo everyone! :D Thanks again for the comments! They make me so happy, they really do!

As for the sex talk, my story is rated T so nothing too bad'll happen, I promise you that. =3 Unless I suddenly decide to change my story to rated M, but I seriously doubt that I'll do that. xD Well, I hope you'll continue reading my story! :D Thanks again!


I put my hands up in the air and shook my wrists so the sleeves would fall down a bit. I picked up the note and weighed it in my hands. It was really heavy compared to normal paper. I hmmed and then flipped open the note. It was written in a very finely printed font, but it wasn't very neat. I knew it was from a guy who was a friend, then.

Arii

I hope you read this soon. I didn't mean to act the way I did, and I'm sorry. I hope you don't hate me, and I hope that you can forgive me. I guess that… you are your own person. I can't tell you what you can do and what you can't because I'm not you. I can just give advice. So, here's my advice: watch your back. I'll come visit you tomorrow at exactly noon. I'll knock. You don't have to open to me if you don't want. It's your choice. Be careful. You're like a sister to me. I don't have any siblings, so it's nice to have you around. Sorry again.

Xigbar

I blinked. This was a letter of apology from Xigbar?

I felt a smile spread across my face. This was perfect! I have a way out, now! I felt the smile get even bigger. I could get back at the guys outside, too. I could have a little fun. I giggled. I had a good plan in mind. I couldn't wait till noon! I smiled to myself and looked at the clock.

"11:30," I murmured, my smile growing larger by the second. I giggled again and then sat on my bed. I placed the note on my pillow and sighed happily. This was the answer to my problems! I'd be perfectly fine.

Suddenly, I heard a click that brought me out of my senses. Then, the door burst open but got caught on the chain lock.

"Damn, she's got one of them special locks!" growled Lexal.

I yelped and leaped over the railing, landing hard on the ground. I ran full speed at my door, and slammed into it, knocking the guys to the ground. My door smashed shut, and I threw the locks as fast as I could.

I noticed that I was breathing heavily.

"Ow! Get your ass out of my face," yelped Lexal.

"I can't! Mar's sitting on me!" growled Saïx.

"Lexal, get your feet off of me!" cried Marluxia.

I giggled to myself and smiled. "Sorry, boys!" I couldn't help but yell out innocently.

"Yeah, yeah. We'll get you yet," said Lexal resolutely. "There's still three of us and one of you. We'll be waiting all day!"

I smiled smugly. "Oh, no you won't," I whispered, sticking my tongue out.

I looked up at the clock. 11:35. 25 minutes until Xigbar would be here. I laughed to myself and spun in a circle. I'd love to get back at those three.

I put my hands on my hips and sighed happily, looking around at my room. I started thinking about Axel, then. I wondered what he was doing right now. I wondered what he thought of me. I wondered if he even thought about me at all, like the way I thought of him.

I skipped over to my bed, up the stairs, and sat on my bed. "Well, I sure hope he does," I said to myself, flopping backwards and staring up at the ceiling.

I never noticed that I actually kind of liked the checkerboard pattern on the ceiling and on the floor. It wasn't that bad. I turned my head and ran my hand along my soft comforter. It was actually really nice here. I wouldn't mind staying for a while.

I heard a loud thump against the door.

"Ow, dude! Don't hit me!" I heard Marluxia cry out.

I rolled my eyes. There's never a dull moment in this castle.

Once again my thoughts strayed to Axel. Where was he right now? What was he thinking? Does he hate me now? Will I ever be able to see him again?

I clutched at my heart and winced. It literally hurt to not be near him. I wished that he were in my room with me right now. Maybe we'd just be sitting on my bed, in each other's arms. Just sitting there, enjoying each other's company.

Or, we'd be… I coughed. We'd be doing something else. I turned red as I thought back to just yesterday with Axel. I mentally berated myself for not holding back enough. Sure, that was the best time I had had in ages, but still… I couldn't just go up and do that with any random fellow I met on the street.

I frowned. Axel wasn't just some fellow from off the street, though. "That still doesn't make it okay," I mumbled, grabbing my pillow and hugging it to myself. I pressed my face into it, breathing in deeply. It smelled like clean laundry, and I really liked that for some reason.

I closed my eyes. What I really wanted to smell was Axel's cologne again. That sweet, cinnamon-woodsy scent. I knew that I'd never forget that smell for as long as I lived. And I didn't want to, either. I just wished that I had him around me again.

I heard the sound of someone knocking on my door, and so I sat up. "What do you want?" I asked loudly, my voice echoing in my room.

"Pizza delivery!" called Saïx happily from outside.

"Idiot!" cried Lexal, and I heard him hit Saïx again. "She wouldn't fall for that in a million years!"

I stifled a giggle and leapt down my stairs, running to the door. "Pizza? Gosh, I am pretty hungry." I unlocked one of the locks, making sure it clicked as loudly as it could.

I heard the guys outside get silent, so I put my ear to the door.

"Wait… is she actually falling for that trick?" whispered Marluxia.

A grin stretched across my face.

"I… don't know," murmured Lexal.

"See, I told you it would work!" whispered Saïx triumphantly.

"How much is the pizza?" I asked, trying not to crack up laughing. I bit my tongue to hold in my laughter.

"Just a night alone with—"

"Can it, Saïx," I heard Lexal whisper, clapping a hand over Saïx's mouth. "Let's keep holding the upper card." I heard him stand up. "Well, lets see… uh, well… I can't really read the receipt. Can you come out here and read it?"

"Lex, you're a genius!" I heard Marluxia whisper happily before standing up.

I took in a big shaky breath and said, "Oh, well I guess—" I stopped and clapped a hand over my mouth and laughed as quietly as I could. They really were gullible. "Just let me unlock, ahem, the door."

I hid my giggle by unlocking the second lock loudly.

"Dude, she's doing it!" whispered Saïx.

"Shh, shh!" shushed Marluxia. He cleared his throat. "Not to pressure you or anything, but the pizza's getting cold." I heard Lexal and Saïx chuckle, and I couldn't help but let out a laugh too.

I rattled the last lock. "Hmm," I said, shaking it back and forth. "I can't seem… to get this last lock… open." I heard Saïx let out a high-pitched yelp. I smiled and stopped rattling the door. "I guess I can't get it open. Can you just deliver it to Xemnas?" I asked.

"Come on, Arii!" whined Marluxia, ruining their façade. "Just come out here. I'm so bored I could die."

"Marluxia!" Lexal sighed loudly. "You just ruined it."

"Oops…" I heard Marluxia mutter.

I smiled. "Oh, don't worry. I knew all along. I just wanted to play along."

"Yeah right. Don't lie, sweetie," said Lexal.

I laughed. "I'm not lying! You guys are horrible actors. Give it up already; I'm going to win."

"Pff, no you aren't. We're men on a mission!" announced Saïx. "You can't beat us. We've got our eye on the prize. I'd bet my left nut that you're going to cave in first. Doesn't the thought of food sound really appealing?"

My stomach answered for me, growling loudly. I heard them laugh outside. I frowned. I hadn't eaten since the dinner yesterday. I was really hungry. "Yeah, so?" I asked, trying to keep up my bold front.

"So, you're going to have to come out soon. You can't starve to death, hun."

I frowned. "I'm not talking to you anymore," I said childishly, walking away from the door. And that was the truth; I didn't want to talk to those perverted creeps. I mean seriously! What kind of guys sit outside of a girl's door, waiting for her to come out and get food so they can attack her like some kind of animals? It just wasn't right. I didn't like feeling so cornered.

I smiled, though, when I looked at the clock. 11:58. Two minutes! I almost couldn't stand it. This would be the mother of all pranks on them. And I'd be safe! Xigbar said he'd come at exactly noon, and I knew that he was a very punctual person. My plan was to run outside of my room and startle the guys. I'd give them a chase, and once Xigbar saw, he'd protect me. He'd give the three guys such a beating that they'd never want to see me again!

I laughed evilly, which sounded really weird coming from me. I glanced at the clock; 11:59! I got so excited and paced up to the door. It sounded like they were just talking to each other out there. Good thing I left the two locks undone; I'll be much quieter that way.

As quietly as I possibly could, I slid the chain lock out of its holder. Now, just one normal lock left. If I was fast enough, I could unlock it, rip the door open, and run. It was a good idea to me. I was so excited to see them get what was coming to them! I smiled craftily and the put my hand on the last lock.

"Here we go," I whispered.

I took a deep breath, and then flipped the lock. My hand shot to the handle, and I whipped the door open. Marluxia and Lexal fell backwards into my room because they had sat against my door. I leapt over them easliy, and ran into the middle of the hall.

I smirked at their extremely shocked faces as they stood up.

"What the?" asked Saïx, gaping at me. "It looks like we got her outside!" He pumped his fist in the air. "Close her door, quick!"

Marluxia and Lexal leapt up and slammed my door closed. Crafty smiles spread across their faces. "So, you decided to come easily and go our way?" asked Lexal, taking a step towards me.

"Oh, of course! I just couldn't wait to get out here and…" I trailed off and unzipped my coat, sliding it off slowly.

Three pairs of eyes were glued to my body. I think they forgot to move. I started unzipping my hoodie. "Mm, its kinda—" I took it off and let it drop to the floor, "hot in here, don't you think?" I asked in what I hoped to be a sexy voice. I added a giggle just for fun.

They didn't answer me, they were so shocked. I moaned, tilting my head up, running my hands down my body. I put my hands over my pants button and I heard them all take in a breath. Slowly, I unzipped my pants, and…

Zipped them right back up. I scooped up my coat and hoodie. "Payback's a bitch!" I called before taking off to my right as fast as I could.

It took them a few seconds until they noticed I had run.

"No! Why did you run, sweetie? Come back!" called Saïx.

I slipped my hoodie back on as I ran. "Yeah, I think not!" Suddenly, a Dark Sphere opened up right next to me, and someone leapt out of it, tackling me to the ground. "Ah!" I yelped, and I pushed the person off of me.

Oh great. Pink hair.

Marluxia grabbed me again. "Ha, got her! Guys, hurry!"

I knew I didn't have much time. I struggled and struggled, and kicked Marluxia as hard as I could, but—

Then, the other two guys ran over and dog piled onto us.

Before I knew it, Marluxia and Saïx each held one of my arms, and Lexal was standing smugly in front of me.

I glared at him and then tasted something salty; I licked my lip and tasted blood. I must have bit it on accident. Great.

Lexal's face turned into an evil smile. "Well, well, well. Arii, did you think you'd get away?"

I spat on the ground at his feet. "You're in for it, buddy."

That only made his smile grow bigger. He put his finger under my chin and tilted my face up to his. I glared at him. "I'm in for it, you say? Well, you were the one that came out here, you know. Thank you for the lovely strip show, but I think it's our turn to help you do the stripping."

I jerked my head away and wouldn't look at him. I started to feel my heart rate speed up. Where was Xigbar? Why wasn't he here yet? What if… he wasn't going to show up at all?

I swallowed. I hadn't thought about that option. If he wasn't coming…

I looked at Lexal and saw a glint in his eye.

If Xigbar didn't come, I'd be screwed.

… Quite literally.

3= Poor Arii. She just can't get away from them Dx She needs someone to come and beat them up! :O

At least Xiggy forgave her. =3 But what'll happen now...?

I'll have the next chapter up tomorrow! ;D