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Chapter Twelve
Rei looked around the beach as Axel was pushed into the water by Roxas. She turned to Demyx and saw him smiling at her. She smiled back at him.
"Well, what do you think?" He asked cheerfully.
"I love it. Thanks for bringing me here guys."
"No problem princess." Axel said as he threw some water at Roxas.
Rei laughed as she watched the two fighting. Demyx walked closer to her.
"So, are you going to get in the water or not?"
"But what about my clothes?"
"Axel can dry them off later. Come on."
Demyx grabbed Rei's hand and dragged her off towards the water.
"Demyx, stop!" She said, but it was too late.
Demyx had picked her up and had jumped into the water. She closed her eyes as she felt the water surround her. She opened them and gasped for air. She turned to see Demyx grinning widely next to her. He was still holding onto her. She directed a slight glare towards him and he pouted. She tried not to laugh at his expression, but failed. Demyx smiled.
"See it's not so bad is it?"
"No, I guess it's not, but next time, could you warn me before jumping into the water with me?"
He grinned and she just sighed and shook her head. She turned to the other two and saw Axel swimming away from Roxas who was just emerging from the water. Apparently the pyro had managed to distract Roxas for long enough to run away. He made it to the shore and she could hear him muttering about how he was soaked. She chuckled and watched as Roxas crept towards the redhead. However, Axel saw him and ran away. She laughed, but stopped suddenly when she was splashed with water. She turned around and saw Demyx laughing behind her.
"Hey!"
He grinned.
"Oh come on, have some fun."
She smiled and pushed him under. He was surprised, but held her by the waist and pulled her down as well. She smiled at his goofy grin and went back up for air. He surfaced next to her and laughed. She threw some water at him and swam off to the shore. Demyx followed and sat next to her on the beach.
"So what do you think of this vacation?"
"I like it. It's peaceful here, well, except for Axel and Roxas who must be having a small war right now."
Demyx laughed and Rei had to remind herself that it wasn't a true laugh and that he couldn't really feel happy to be there. She sighed and Demyx looked at her with a concerned expression.
"What's wrong? Are you bored? Because we can go somewhere else."
"No, I'm fine." She said as she looked out into the sea.
Demyx frowned a bit.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I'm sure. Come on, let's go see what the others are up to."
She tried to stand up, but Demyx pulled her back down.
"No, I don't want to get involved in any of those two's fights."
Rei laughed and Demyx smiled.
"Hey, I know, do you wanna listen to me play?" he asked eagerly.
Rei nodded and he summoned his sitar. He began playing and Rei closed her eyes and focused on the music. She smiled as the notes flowed smoothly and hung in the air. Still, she couldn't help but notice how sad the song sounded. She sighed and felt herself getting tired. She was used to it by now as it always happened when she heard Demyx play his sitar. She leaned on him and the music stopped. She frowned a bit.
"Why did you stop playing?"
"Well, I don't want you to fall asleep." Demyx said.
"I wanted to hear more."
"Maybe some other time, you can barely stay awake right now."
She smiled and felt him hold her against him. Demyx looked down at the girl and smiled as he held her while she rested.
"Demyx?"
"Yeah?"
"Why is your music so sad?"
Demyx was puzzled. He frowned a bit.
"I don't know. I can't really tell if it's sad or not."
"Yes you can. I think you can feel."
Demyx sighed.
"Rei, I told you, I don't have a heart."
"Well, maybe you don't need one."
"What makes you think I can feel?" He said curiously.
"You're always so happy, you show more emotions than me or than anyone else I've met."
Demyx sighed.
"Maybe, but I can't feel anything."
"Then why do you act like you do?"
"Because it's better that way. Would you like it if I acted differently?"
"No."
"Then I won't."
She didn't say anything.
"You shouldn't worry so much about us. You could get into trouble if you got too involved with us."
"I don't care, you're my friends."
"I know, that's why I don't want you to worry so much."
"Fine, I won't." She sighed.
Demyx smiled.
"Maybe we should head back."
"No, I want to stay here with you for a while longer."
"No, your clothes are wet, you could get sick."
"And whose fault is that?"
Demyx laughed sheepishly and Rei smiled.
"Come on, let's stay here for a while longer."
"Alright." Demyx sighed.
Rei smiled and stood up. Demyx stood up as well. Axel and Roxas went over to them and Rei couldn't help but notice that some of the tips of Roxas' hair were singed and Axel had some scratches that looked like they were caused by a Keyblade. She smiled at the two.
"You two haven't been fighting have you?"
"What? Of course not!" Axel said indignantly.
Rei just shook her head.
"So what are we going to do now?" Roxas asked.
"I want to get dry." Axel said, glaring at Roxas.
"Fine, let's go back to my house and I'll make you guys something to eat." Rei said.
Demyx opened a dark portal and Rei frowned slightly as she did not like using them. She took Demyx's hand and stepped in. The other two followed them and soon they were back in her house. Axel went over to the fireplace and started a fire.
"Rei you should go change your clothes." Roxas said.
"Yeah, I know."
She went upstairs to her room and changed when she arrived downstairs she saw that the guys had dry clothes as well. They turned to look at her and Demyx grinned.
"We went back to the castle to change."
"Those portals really are useful." Axel said.
Rei smiled and went to the kitchen. She heard the boys arguing in the other room as she cooked. She sighed as the thought that had been bothering her all day returned. Where was Sora? She knew that the Destiny Islands were Sora's home, but she hadn't said anything as she didn't think it was important. Still, she had been reminded of the boy's absence. It had been a while since she had heard anything about him and his disappearance bothered her. It wasn't just that she was concerned about what would happen without him. She was worried about him. She had met the boy before and she sometimes thought that giving him such a large responsibility was unfair. Still, she admired his determination, kindness, and optimism. She sighed.
"What's wrong?"
She turned around and saw Demyx standing in the doorway.
"Oh, Demyx, why aren't you with the others?"
"I thought I would help." He said cheerfully.
Rei laughed.
"No, it's alright, I'm almost done."
"Okay, but what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I was just thinking about the Heartless."
"You should relax more like me!" He said cheerfully.
Rei laughed.
"I will."
Demyx helped her and soon the food was ready. Rei watched with amusement as the boys stuffed their mouths with food.
"This is good!" Roxas said.
"Hey, maybe we should just take her with us so we can have some decent food at the castle." Axel said.
"We can't do that, Xemnas would kill us!" Demyx said.
"Yeah, but she can still visit. Which reminds me, when are you going to visit us again sweetheart?"
"Oh, well, I don't know. I'll try to visit you guys soon, but are you sure you don't mind?"
"Of course we don't! Besides, you should see waterboy here moping around and waiting to visit you again. Maybe if you're there he'll shut up." Axel said smirking.
"That's not true! I don't do that!" Demyx said.
"Yes you do!" Roxas argued.
Demyx looked away and Rei chuckled.
"Come on guys, leave him alone."
"Fine." Axel sighed.
"I think we should go."
"Yeah, Roxas is right, we should probably leave."
Axel opened a portal and looked at Demyx who was still sitting down.
"Aren't you coming?"
"I think I'll stay here for a while longer."
"Alright, see ya later princess."
"Bye Rei."
"Bye guys."
They left and Rei turned to Demyx.
"So, what do you want to do now Demyx?"
"Why don't we go for a walk?" He said as he grinned.
"Alright, let's go."
They stood up and went to the marketplace. Rei smiled as she saw Demyx looking around at all the shops. After a while they went to the Bailey.
"Hey, Rei, you never told me where you lived before you came to Hollow Bastion."
"That's right I didn't."
Demyx waited for her to tell him, but she didn't.
"Can you tell me?"
"No."
"Why not?" He whined.
"It's a secret."
"That's no fair!"
Rei chuckled.
"Why isn't it fair?"
"Well, I told you about, you know, what I am."
"You didn't tell me I had to find out."
"Yeah, but I would have told you."
"Well, I'll tell you too, someday."
"Fine." He pouted.
"Come on, stop being so grumpy. Why don't you play something?"
Demyx looked up and grinned.
"Okay!"
He summoned his sitar and looked at the girl next to him.
"Maybe you should sit down in case you fall asleep again."
"Yeah, I guess I should."
They sat down and Demyx began playing. She smiled as she listened to the music and after a while she felt sleepy. The song ended and Rei stifled a yawn.
"At least you didn't fall asleep this time." Demyx said, smiling.
Rei smiled.
"Demyx, do you remember what it was like before you lost your heart?"
"Yeah."
"Is that why you can act like you still have one?"
He nodded and she frowned.
"Why did you want to know?"
"I was just wondering if you can't really feel then…nevermind."
"No, come on tell me! Pleeease."
Rei smiled weakly and sighed.
"Well, I was wondering if you don't then all the times you laugh and smile, it's not true. So, why do you do it? Why are you still here with me? From what you said you can't feel anything so why do you bother with me?"
"Because you can feel and you want me to come back. At least I hope you do."
"Of course I do, you're my friend, but I just wanted to know why."
"I don't know, I like you. You're nice to me and most of the people in the castle aren't very nice to me. They think I'm a wimp."
"Well, I'm glad you like me, because I like you too." She yawned.
Demyx smiled even though she wasn't looking.
"Come on, it's late and I should take you back."
He stood up and helped her up. He considered taking a portal, but knew she hated them. They walked back to her house and Demyx held her all the way there since she was half asleep. They reached the house without running into any Heartless. Rei sat down in an armchair.
"Well, I should go." Demyx said.
She nodded. He turned around and opened a portal.
"Demyx?"
"Yeah?"
"Will you come back?"
"Do you want me to?"
"Yeah."
"Then I'll see you tomorrow."
He smiled and walked into the portal.
End Chapter Twelve
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