B a r e l y Legal

"Hey, Nam." Kairi greeted me as I walked in the apartment after a hard day's work.

"Hey, Kai." I set my bag down and continued to strip myself of the light jacket I was wearing, placing it on its rightful hook.

"Do you remember when I first asked you about helping with the store?" How could I forget?

"Why?" I went on with my after-work routine of grabbing a granola bar and heading upstairs.

"Get back down here." I turned to see Kairi sitting at the table, intent on finishing her conversation. She normally waits till I change to ask me stuff.

I sighed, walking back down and taking a seat next to her.

"Anyways, I told you Roxas would come over to help with things. And if you haven't noticed, it's just been us two talking about it. So I decided to have him over for dinner tonight so we can discuss some more advertising. We only have until the end of January to finish with everything, including photo shoots, and I want to be sure the store will be a hit." Kairi was planning on opening it around then. We seemed to be working along fine with things, so this didn't really affect me. And since Roxas and I have been getting along, I could care less if he came over. Now if she would've told me that a month ago I would've thrown a fit. I really have been maturing.

"Sounds good. So did you want me to make dinner?"

"You seem calm." Did she want me to freak out? I've finally returned to my level of maturity before I met Roxas and she's upset? I've just gotten used to life after school is all.

"I've learned to deal with your madness finally." I smiled, going over to the kitchen. "So what did you have in mind?"

~*~

"Naminé!" I looked up from the stove to see Kairi standing with her arms crossed, staring at me. I noticed she was already changed into a gray v-neck that had a bright pink flower design on it and rinse jeans.

"What?" I turned the stove off, moving the pot off the heat.

"You need to go get dressed." Of course. I looked down at myself; I was still wearing what I wore to work and an apron.

"But the garlic bread." I whined, looking at the oven. Okay, maybe I wasn't that mature. Sometimes I liked it when Kairi treated me like a doll, but now wasn't one of those times. Even the people from the last photo shoot couldn't make me change. Kairi still doesn't know I actually was enjoying that.

"Go. I put an outfit on your bed." She grabbed my arm, pulling my oven mitts off in the process, and shoved me towards the stairs. "I'll get them. When it dings, right?" This was not a good idea. But maybe I could hurry up and get back down here without her having to burn herself. Or worse, forgetting and letting the entire apartment catch fire. Oh no…

And so I found myself running upstairs to be met with Kairi's outfit of choice lying on my bed. I first saw a pink plaid dress shirt and a white cami for underneath. Dark skinny jeans and a matching brown belt accompanied the shirt. I didn't notice any jewelry so I was safe to wear my heart necklace. The breath I didn't realize I was holding in escaped me in delight. Kairi managed to not go over the top. This was something casual, and something I probably would wear.

~*~

I was just finishing brushing my insistently straight hair when I smelled smoke. How could I forget? The sound of the smoke alarm mixed with Kairi's screams. This couldn't be good.

I bolted downstairs to see Roxas in the kitchen, oven mitts on, and opening the oven door. I began walking over as smoke poured out of the oven. I immediately grabbed a towel and shoved it at Kairi and told her to start waving it in front of the alarm so it would stop beeping. Yes, we knew there was a potential fire.

"Do you have a fire extinguisher?" Roxas looked up at me. I nodded, grabbing it from its hiding place in a nearby cupboard. I handed it to him and watched as he put out the miniature flames. Once it was out he checked to make sure the oven was off and slowly eased the now burnt pan out. He threw it onto the counter and closed the oven door. Great, now we have to have that cleaned, maybe even fixed.

His gaze turned to mine in annoyance. I was probably beat red, this was embarrassing. "Sorry. I was upstairs." I shot Kairi a displeased look before turning around to turn off the television and let myself calm down.

"Thank goodness you came, Roxas. I forgot about it." Kairi spoke up.

"Yea. You're welcome." He tried to keep calm.

Kairi broke the sudden silence with, "Well let's eat!" She grabbed the plates of spaghetti and set them on the dining table, leaving Roxas and I to stand awkwardly in the kitchen.

"I'm really sorry about that. I can't thank you enough." I looked up to see he was once again staring at me.

"Well, I couldn't let it keep burning."

"True." I smiled, trying to lighten the mood. Well, Kairi's big meeting plan was just wasted. "I understand if you want to just go. We can meet some other day."

"What in the world would make you think I would go home to miss out on spaghetti and burnt garlic bread?" He joked.

"Thanks." I said for the millionth time before joining Kairi at the table.

~*~

"So it's decided? The next photo shoot is Friday?" Kairi asked, ending our long conversation regarding the store.

"Yea. Then we can go get a drink afterwards." Roxas glanced at me from the corner of his eye. I blushed. "How about a nice place to relax, not some crazy club like before? Just a bar." He finished. That's good. Maybe I can avoid getting drunk and being all over him again, once again assumed since I can't remember what happened.

"Sure."

"What time is it?" I checked my cell phone. As if he wasn't able to check his own.

"Almost 9." Things were going pretty fast.

"That's too early for you to leave. Just hang out." Excuse me, Kairi, but Roxas and I had jobs in the morning.

"Thanks." I know we were over being rude to each other, but I was really tired. So wanting him to leave wasn't really out of character.

We migrated over to the couch, watching some random movie that was on. I was once again in the middle.

~*~

I opened my eyes to be met with Roxas' white, sauce-stained shirt. His scent filled my nose causing me to smile.

Wait a second, what just happened?

I sat up and looked around. The television was currently advertising some weight loss program and Kairi was nowhere to be seen. And I was laying on a sleeping Roxas. I checked the time to see two hours had passed. Sure we were friends, but this was weird.

After internally debating whether or not to do so, I shook his arm till his light blue eyes met mine.

"Roxas?" I whispered.

He groaned in response. How attractive. Not.

"You have to leave." He slowly sat up and looked around before his eyes widened in surprise.

"Holy crap! I have to get home. Sorry, Naminé." He stood up, going to put his coat on. I followed him, walking to the door.

"See you tomorrow, Roxas." I smiled.

"Bye." He patted my shoulder before quickly leaving.

That was odd. I suddenly felt much colder.

"Aww!" I looked up to see Kairi coming out of her room.

"Where were you?" I asked, turning the television off and going up to meet her.

"Well I was watching the movie and I looked over to see you both asleep. Then you leaned on him and he put his arm around you and it was so cute!" There she goes with her ideas. I could be mistaken, but I think she may have been glowing with pleasure at the memory.

"We're just friends." That phrase was so weird the first time I said it, but I was used to it now.

"Of course you are." She smiled. That girl sometimes… gosh…

I just ignored her, going into my room. I looked around at the newest picture on my stand of Roxas. He had given it to me the other day, proclaiming I was now worthy to have it. Aerith also explained to me she got a similar one after a year and a half of knowing him. It only took me three weeks after becoming his friend.

Slowly, I made my way to my closet, changing into pajamas, before sliding into bed. I once again found myself thinking of that blonde-haired boy as I fell asleep. It's not like we had any feelings for each other, right?


Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts. Sorry.


I apologize for the delayed update! There were some technical difficulties and I couldn't update till today. Anyways, this chapter was pretty much just more of their friendship. And leave it to Kairi to catch the oven on fire. Thank goodness Roxas was there. Speaking of Roxas, wasn't that sleeping thing just the cutest? I couldn't resist. And the last part about the picture was just to show Roxas had warmed up to Naminé quicker than any other girl. I sure do wonder when this denial thing will let up... it's blatanly obvious they are in love with each other. Well, I guess it's going to come up one of these chapters. I also apologize if my dates/math in weeks is wrong. It's hard to keep track.

Thanks, GoldenSnitch07, for editing! You're the best co-author I could ever ask for. Then again, I should be careful saying that since I'm now part of a studios (Together with the Sundown Studios). Anyways, I hope your parents weren't too mad about your awesome dust getting everywhere.

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