A/N: New chapter! This one will be a little short but will set off the rest of the story
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I hear soft giggling coming from the hallway.
I slowly open my eyes and sit up with a crazy fucking headache. I rub my temples.
"Fuck" I softly groan.
I haven't been this hungover in a while. Then again, it wouldn't make sense to wake up New Years Day without a hangover.
I look to my left, where Kairi is peacefully sleeping naked under my covers. Then I start thinking back to a few hours ago. I'm not gonna lie, last night was great. Probably the best New Years I've ever had. It was just a lot of fun. I grab my phone and look at the time. 10:37PM.
I have a few missed texts from Hayner and Namine.
Namine: Where'd you two go off to?
Namine: Let her knw I went home
Hayner: GET IT IN!
I chuckle at that last one.
I stand up, grab my boxers, and slip them on before heading out my room. As I walk down the hallway, I see that someone is in the bathroom since the light coming from under the door. I guess its Axel's date. I make my way down the stairs and into the kitchen.
I open the cabinet and grab some Tylenol, taking three pills and swallowing them dry. They taste like shit but whatever. I'm so use to taking them anyway.
As I make my way back up the stairs, I see the bathroom door open. A dark-haired woman with nothing but a small towel walks out. It was high up enough to show off her ass, which was fucking awesome! I guess she sensed my presence because she turned around as I walked up further. As she turned I saw her boobs for a moment. They were HUGE!
She spazzed and quickly covered herself up.
"Roxas?!"
I finally looked up and realize who she was, shocking me completely. It was Tifa Lockhart.
"Coach Lockhart?!" I almost shout.
Axel rushes out of his room, wearing nothing but boxers.
"Roxas, you're home?" he asks.
"Yeah, been home"
"Wait, this is your cousin?" Tifa asks him.
He nods.
"Why?"
"He was one of my students a few years back"
"Wait, seriously?"
"Yeah. I was in her gym class" I revealed.
Axel's mouth just drops.
We all just stand there a bit awkwardly until Axel speaks up again. Axel shoots me a look, then one at Tifa.
"Oh… cool. Right. Well, Tifa… I have uh… something to talk to you about"
"Yes! Sure. Let's do that"
"Yeah, I'm just gonna… head back and check on my friend. See if she needs anything" I add.
Axel gives me a look like he wanted to ask who was in my room, but seems like he wanted to get out of this awkward situation more.
We all go our separate ways.
I walk into my bedroom and shut the door, where Kairi is now awake and sitting up.
"Morning" I say.
"Everything okay out there?" she asks.
I walk over to the bed and sit next to her.
"Yeah, just saw my 10th grade coach naked. No big deal"
"Wow, that's a way to start the New Year"
"Yeah, I'm not complaining"
"I know you're not" she giggles.
I smile.
"Don't you have a headache?" I ask.
"Small one. Nothing crazy"
"You don't want anything for it?"
She grabs my hand and kisses it.
"I'm fine. Thanks though"
I nod and we smile.
Then we hear soft moaning and can't help but laugh.
"Uh, is that your cousin and old coach?" she asks.
"Sounds like it"
It continues and it just gets funnier.
"Is it strange… that it's turning me on?" I ask.
"Doesn't everything turn you on?" she giggles.
"Touché"
I give her the look and she gives me that sexy smirk. She pulls down the covers, showing off her tits. I then grab her and we start making out. I pull the covers off the bed and slip my boxers off before we fuck again.
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After the morning sex, Axel invited me and Kairi to have lunch with him and Tifa at the Sunset Café. We were both down and Tifa drove us there. Her and I didn't speak or make much eye contact. I think it bothered her more than it did me though.
It's so crazy that she and Axel are together. I would've never seen that coming! Nobody would. It makes sense though. She isn't much older than him and they're both just cool people in general. Except when she was screaming at me during class, but we're past all that now.
We walk into the café and order our food before sitting at a nearby booth.
"So this is where you use to work?" Kairi asks me.
"Yup. It wasn't so bad. Except a few shithead customers"
"So weird to imagine you working in customer service"
"I could barely believe it myself" I tell her.
Hayner approaches us, looking like shit.
"Well look who it is" I say.
"Where did you two head off to last night?" he asks.
"My place"
"Dude, you look like shit" Axel shoots.
"I feel like shit. Can't believe they have me working New Years Day, its bullshit!"
"At least you'll be able to go home and pass out for the rest of the day" Kairi tells him.
"I'd like to think I would. But knowing me I'll just end up drinking more tonight. Or, maybe smoke some more… or both"
"You fucking party animal" Axel tells him.
Hayner chuckles, and then notices Tifa.
"Coach Lockhart?" he asks.
"How's it going Hayner?" she awkwardly asks.
Today is just not her day.
"Uh good. You with Axel?"
"We were hanging out last night, yes"
"Oh… cool"
He gives me a quick look and I just shrug.
"Axel!" the guy behind the counter shouts.
"That's us" he says.
"I'll help" I add.
We get up, grab everyone's food, and sit back down.
And our hungover selves munched down. This food was the remedy to all hangovers.
"You weren't kidding, this food is great!" Kairi exclaims.
"Told ya!"
We all finish our food pretty quick. I actually missed eating here. I always thought the food was good.
"That hit the spot!" says Axel.
"I know!" Tifa adds.
We all sit for a moment in silence, digesting our food. It was an uncomfortable silence; we were just trying to chill out for a bit.
"So, how did you two meet?" Kairi asks them.
"Well, I went to the Sandlot to watch a Struggle match and I saw him working there. And, we just started talking from there" she explains.
"I know, very romantic" Axel jokes.
Tifa giggles.
"I'm sorry, I'm just more mind-blown that you use to teach my lil' cousin over here!" Axel exclaims.
"Yeah, didn't expect that" she tells us.
"I don't think anyone did. I'm use to the unexpected though" I tell them.
We all laugh a bit.
But after I said that, I swear it was like the universe was fucking with me; challenging me on how I can get through the unexpected. 'Cause right then and there, right on cue, that challenge walked right into the café. Almost looking like a ghost from the past.
And that challenge was Olette.
She had walked right through those doors and straight to the "Pick-Up" counter. I did a quick double take to make sure it was actually her. It definitely was no doubt about it. I think everyone around is still laughing and talking about something, but I am completely focused on her. She always seemed to have that effect on me.
I feel obligated to go up to her and say hi, see how she is. Something tells me I shouldn't, but I really want to. I'm always selfish that way. But should I really?
"Excuse me guys" I say to everyone before standing up.
I guess I am. I start walking towards her. This whole thing feels like it's happening in slow motion. I feel so nervous for some reason, but I really shouldn't. It's just Olette, not some random chick.
I can feel everyone's eyes on me. I don't care. As I get closer to her, she turns around. And when she sees me, she has a very strange expression on her face. A look of… dread? I want to deny that it is, but there's no denying that look. It almost screams dread. Regardless, I still walk towards her. Too late to turn back now.
"Hey" is all I manage to say.
She just stares at me for a moment.
"Hey" she softly returns.
Something doesn't feel right.
She doesn't even look the same.
She has her same general features. The only noticeable difference is her nose piercing. She always wanted one. But she seems so pale now. Her hair is untamed; like she just rolled out of bed and walked straight here. Probably the case since it was New Years Eve last night, but this doesn't look like the "I had a fucking blast last night" look. This is something different.
"How are you?" I ask.
She looks down.
"I'm fine"
"That's good"
She nods before looking back up at me.
The bags under her eyes are so dark, like she hasn't slept for days. Or maybe she's been crying? She's not even wearing makeup, which is unusual. I know she's not fine. Something is up.
"How's school?" I ask.
"Uh, I don't go to school"
"You don't? I thought you were attending TU?"
She says nothing for a bit.
"Not right now"
"Order up!" says the employee behind the counter.
She places a bag in front of us. Olette immediately grabs it.
"I have to go" she croaks.
I spot a tear rolling down her cheek before she rushes out.
I look back at Kairi, Axel, and Tifa. Everyone expect Axel looks confused. He's the only one that really understands my relationship with this girl.
I turn and start heading out the café, following her. I need to know what's wrong.
I make it outside and catch up to her.
"Hey!" I shout.
She stops, but doesn't turn around.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
Silence.
"Look, I know it's been a while since we've talked but, that can't be why you're like this"
"How the fuck would you know what I'm like these days?" she says harshly, still not turning around.
"I-I don't, that's why I'm asking"
Now she turns around. Tears are streaming down her face. Her face red and her emerald eyes now red and puffy.
"Always a fucking smartass" she says.
"Olette what's wrong?"
"Everything is wrong. It's all wrong because of you"
"What are you talking about?"
"It's your entire fault!" she screams.
The people walking by in the distance are now staring.
My fault?
"My fault? What did I do?"
I wanna scream back at her, but that wouldn't make this any better. I just want to know what's going on.
"Everything is so fucked up now! I have to take pills just to get by the day! I lost my job because of my uncontrollable breakdowns! I-I lost Zack. He still wasn't even able to look at me after that shit that happened between us over summer! He left and I have nothing, and it's your entire fucking fault!"
I just stand there, trying to comprehend the words.
"It's your fucking fault Roxas" she softly adds.
I take a step forward.
"Olette-"
"No, just leave me alone! Stay the hell away"
And with that, she walks off.
Speechless.
I don't know how to react. I can still feel the stares from the few people around. I slowly turn around and see Kairi, Axel, Tifa and even Hayner just staring. They don't even know what to do. I see Axel stand and head for the door, with Hayner following. But I don't want to talk. I don't want to see anyone right now. I just need to be alone and think.
So I ran.
I ran away from the crowd and can even hear Hayner and Axel call out for me. But I don't turn back. I just keep on running.
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My back is pressed against the fence as I stare at the sky ahead of me. I haven't been to Sunset Hill in a while. I've been meaning to visit this spot. It's cold as fuck up here but I don't care. I'm too deep in thought about what happened earlier.
Was it really all my fault? Am I the reason Olette is like this? She seems so sad and different from the girl I knew. She's like a shell of her old self and she blames it on me… maybe it is my fault. I've fucked her relationship up and now she feels lost.
But that can't be because of me, it should be because of him.
But, it's because of me he doesn't want to be with her.
But she wasn't even all that into him, was she?
Was she?
Fuck!
I need weed or something. A cigarette at least.
"Thought I'd find you up here"
I look to my right and see Namine walking towards me. Even when I'm down and everything looks like shit, she still manages to be gorgeous.
"Can I sit?" she asks.
I'm quiet for a moment. Then shrug.
"Sure"
She sits next to me.
"Everyone's been calling you"
"I turned my phone off" I dryly reply.
She stays quiet. Even with her huge jacket, she was shivering a bit.
"Everyone is just worried"
"I know. I just wanted a moment to myself"
"Could've at least told them. Didn't have to run off all dramatic"
I chuckle a bit.
If anyone else had made that comment, I would've told them to fuck off. But with her, I just find it funny. She's one of the few people that can call me out on my shit.
"Maybe" is all I say.
"Look, I don't want you to talk to me about it or tell you how to feel. I just want you to know I'm here for you. We're all here for you Roxas. You worry me and I just want to make sure you're fine" she tells me.
This is why I love this girl. She always seems to know what to say. It's crazy how close we've gotten over these past few months.
I turn to her and smile.
"Thanks"
She smiles back.
Then she pulls me into a hug. Fuck she's so warm.
"Fuck, you're so warm" I exclaim.
She giggles.
We pull apart.
"You know, Kairi is really worried too"
"Yeah, I bet. Didn't mean to do that"
"I know you didn't. She really cares about you though. It's funny, it feels like you two have been close for so long"
I sigh.
"We've been close before this"
She gives me a weird look.
"What do you mean?"
"Well… back at camp when I said we weren't close and didn't talk much… I lied. We were close. Really really close"
"Like, close close?"
I nod.
"Yeah, like that. Then it ended. But when we saw each other again at school and started hanging out more, we kinda just… picked up where we left off"
She stares at me in awe.
"Wow"
I just nod.
"I mean, that would've been nice to know"
"I wanted to tell you. We both did. I just didn't know how you'd react" I explain.
She nods.
"Right"
Looks like the cats out the bag.
"Sounds like you two have had a crazy few months" she says.
"Just a bit" I chuckle.
"You never cease to surprise me Roxas Yamato"
"I'll take that as a compliment"
She giggles before standing up.
"Feeling a little better?" she asks.
"A little"
"Good. Now you can walk me home"
"Ah, I see. Of course that's all you want me for"
"Duh. What, did you think we were actually friends?" she jokes.
I chuckle.
"Fuck you"
She gives me that cute smile before we walk down the hill.
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We make it to her house. I walk her up the porch steps and right as I make the top one, the front door opens and Kairi emerges.
I give her a weak smile. I turn to Namine and she smiles.
"Thanks" she tells me.
She walks past Kairi and enters the house. Now it's just me and her.
I feel bad for ditching her back there.
We're both quiet for a moment until she speaks up.
"Are you okay?" she asks.
"Yeah, I'm better now"
"Good"
My weak smile goes away.
"I'm sorry for running off like that" I tell her.
She moves closer to me.
"Don't be. I totally get it"
"You do?"
She wraps her arms around my neck.
"Yeah. It's fine"
"Doesn't feel fine"
"Well it is. Our emotions make us do crazy shit"
I chuckle.
I feel like the Kairi I met a few months back would've just told me to fuck off. But she's different. It's like Tidus and Wakka were telling me back at school.
"Can I kiss you?" she asks.
I smile before pulling her into a deep kiss.
I love kissing her. It makes me feel better. I almost forget everything that happened earlier today. We pull apart.
"Listen, I wanna make it up to you" I start.
"Please Roxas, its fine"
"No seriously. I want to"
"But you really don't have to"
"Well I want to, alright?"
She sighs.
"How?"
"A date"
"You wanna take me out on a date?" she asks.
"Yeah, well when we get back to Traverse Town, 'cause my parents want me to spend more time with them before I leave"
She giggles.
"A date… okay. Sure"
"Great"
I pull her into another kiss.
I've never really taken a girl out on an actual date before. I've gone out with her girls, but never claimed they were dates.
We pull apart.
"You wanna come inside and chill with me and Namine for a bit?" she asks.
"Sure, that'd be cool"
"Awesome, cause I'm fucking freezing out here"
I chuckle as we both head inside.
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A/N: Another chapter so soon! I know, right?
I'm trying to be a little more consistent now. This is story is going to turn out pretty interesting by the end. I hope you all enjoy where it goes. What do you think of how Olette is acting towards Roxas? I'm curious.
Leave a review and let me know what you think. Take care!