Sora's blue-cerulean eyes widened in shock, as Roxas shreiked, "WHAT?!"
Rikku frowned. "You guys don't approve, do yo-"
"Oh, Mom, we approve. We're just...a little surprised at the sudden engagement, I mean, it's only been two years since..." Sora said, then he remained silent.
Roxas glanced over at his brother, who didn't look at him back. "Yeah...we're just shocked, is all." the blond replied, his voice almost cracking. "Do what you want, Mom."
"Really, I mean-" she sighed in the middle, then sat down on the couch. "My life's dedicated to my children, you guys. I can't just do whatever I want, and not get my children's approval."
"Mom, we approve." they said simultaneously.
"You two don't sound lke it." she said. "If you don't wanna accept Gippal as your step-father, that's totally up to you."
"Mom, we just want you to be happy." Sora said, as Roxas nodded in agreement. "You're our mother, and we love you. If you wanna marry Gippal, it's fine."
"Yeah, Mom, you give us whatever we want, we should give something back to you. Afterall, that's what children are supposed to do." the blond boy explained. "It's perfectly fine."
Rikku smiled, "You guys," she said as she embraced them both in her arms. "I love you so much."
The twins could feel their mother's tears of happiness dripping on their clothes. They smiled as they hugged their mother back.
"We love you too, Mom."
--
Inside, we all know that they didn't approve. Just that...they couldn't be spoiled brats and demmand that their mother not get married. Besides, if she marries Gippal, they'll get great financial aid, and she wouldn't be a single mother.
And she'll be happier than EVER!
That would be really convenient
"Roxas, don't blurt anything out. We don't want Mom regretting something she really wants to do." Sora warned his twin as they walked back upstairs. "I know, no one can replace Dad, but it's better if there's someone substituting him them nobody there at all."
"Whatever." he replied, "I-"
"Don't be an asshole to Mom, Roxas." the brunet boy sighed, "Just...don't. Remember the last time?"
The blue-eyed blond shuddered in fear. "She was NOT happy. I got hit with a broom stick!"
"Exactly." Sora said, crossing his arms. "Now, we don't wanna get hit by a leather belt, right?"
"No."
"Then just let Mom do whatever she wants."
"But this could affect our our futures, Sora!" he snapped back to his twin. "Who knows what Gippal might do to us? I mean, he's a good guy and all, but what could he do to Mom? And us?"
"Roxas, it's not that big. Chill, it's not like we're gonna move away, right?" he continued. "Right?"
"True..." Roxas replied. "Subject switch, Sora. So, you gonna talk to Kairi tomorrow?"
The brunet boy froze. "I'll think about it, Roxas. She's probably pissed off at me." he answered dully as he climbed back up on the rooftop. "Y'know Kairi when she's pissed."
Roxas didn't want to say anything, but he simply questioned, "Why would she be mad at you?"
"Because, in a dully, depressingly emo way, I was being an asshole." he said simply, "Probably something you don't understand."
The blond was silent as Sora wasn't visible anymore. He sighed as he made way out of the room.
--
The twins walked in the classroom, Roxas with a casual expression, and Sora with an uneasy one. A red-haired girl turned around, and said, "Hey, Roxas."
"Hey, Kairi."
She turned to Sora, and only waved, her voice being taken away from awkwardity. Case in point, she was nervous to talk to him anymore.
Obviously, Sora didn't take it that way.
Roxas made his way to the back of the classroom, who sat Namine, as usual. "Hi, Roxas."
"Hey, Namine."
"...You seem more...dull today." she said, somemly as she noted Roxas's use of her full name. No 'Nam' today. "Did something happen?" the blonde girl asked.
The blond boy sighed at the girl, "Nothing much. Just...tired."
"Oh." she replied, returning to her drawing. "It seems quite the contrary, Roxas."
"I'm just...kinda worried about Sora," he began, dropping his backpack and taking a seat. "I really wonder, that kid. And he says I'm an enigma."
"You are." she responded dully.
Roxas turned to her, "Shhhhh." he said, placing an index finger, pointing upwards against his lips. "You don't know that."
Namine giggled, "Alright, then." she said, a smile still on her face. "Is he gonna try to talk to Kairi today?"
"That's why I'm worried, Namine." he replied, leaning back in his chair, his arms crossed across his chest. "He thinks Kairi's mad at him, when in reality, she's in the same rut as he is."
"Quite ironic, if you ask me." the blonde girl said, still sketching, "That's kinda why I don't get involved in drama, Roxas. The beauty of being on the sidelines."
"I honestly don't think that's beautiful at all." he responded flatly toward the girl. "Being on the sidelines means that you don't do anything, that all you do is watch..."
The blonde sighed, "True..."
"Besides, you gotta taste the life, Nam." he continued. "You can't stay on the sidelines forever."
A look of hurt spread across her face. "Y-Yeah." she stammered, then remained silent. Roxas's expression as regret, as he understood Namine's answer.
"Sorry, Nam." he said, quietly. "I didn't mean it that way."
"...It's fine, Roxas."
It was silent between the two golden-haired teens until the teacher showed up for the class to start.
THIS WAS A REALLY SHORT CHAPTER that was not spell checked. I know that, quite well. I typed it up right after I updated, so this is for the "early update". LAWL.
I should move onto review replies...
nupinoop296- YAY! CONGRATS ON GETTING THE ONE HUNDRETH REVIEW!! It's also the first of the last chapter, so YAY! And no, I'm not forcing anyone to feed my Chicken Soup. I'm good with that...I'M NOT THAT BAD AT COOKIN'. And the song's called "Apologize" by One Republic. I guess I could relate, since you said you don't really know THAT much modern music. HAHA, I don't know what's on the radio anymore. XD I used to listen to it every, freakin' minute I had free and just sit and DRAW. LAWL. And, no, I'm not putting any AkuRoku in here. I don't really write Yaoi or anything. Like, I only would if I was forced to in some way (like a dare, so don't even BOTHER.), or if someone asked me to. Well, as long as you review. Thanks for reviewing!!
heartbrokensora- Wow, thanks! I hope you're enjoying my story. XD And that thing about you reading the "My World" part and listening to that song...gosh, that IS freaky, like SERIOUSLY. I'd be scared. Like...your player knows what you're thinking. kljngk;jsdf. And "every single word makes me fall in love with this story"? GOSH, nobody's said that before. LAWL. that makes me feel like OMGOSH. But I don't think this is a "normal high schol drama thing", for one; I'm not in high school, I really, REALLY wouldn't know, and two; I don't think this kinda thing would happen in school. I mean, who brings a FREAKIN' DIARY to a Field Trip?! Makes you wonder, doesn't it? XD Also, I'm for REAL. you can get pimples for lack of sleep, like even if you clean your face and stuff. It's kinda like my brother; he's got like...okay, it's not acne, but it's more than most. xD Well, I'd like to thank you for the reviews for each, few chapters. XD So, thanks!
Madi306- Well, you saw their reaction to it. XD AND YOU SQUEALED! Oh my gosh! That makes me feel like I'm going somewhere good with my story. XD I can't wait to think of what happens when Sora tells Kairi...or WILL HE TELL KAIRI?! WILL HE?! I dunno. That's why this story's incomplete. I don't think he's depressed anymore. Well, not AS depressed. xD Well, thanks for the review!!
lebrezie- Awwe, thanks! XD Having sibling bonding time is GREAT! Especially if you're the runt of the litter in your family (here's an example: Yours Truly), you feel like you get more attention. XD Well, that depends on how you're raised and stuff, but whatever. XD And don't trust an eighth grader with anything...oh, yeah! You were talking about Syria's status. It's currently a country. Yes, you are right. XD No, they didn't rebel. That would be rude, impolite, and disrespectful. But then again, that WOULD be fun to read. LAWL. That's okay, as long as you review! XD Oh, did you guys win that track meet? Or get first place or whatever? (I haven't been to a track meet in FOREVER, so I totally forget how things work. xD) Hehe, thanks. And my summer vaycayy is June 6, so...NO MORE MIDDLE SCHOOL! Thanks for the review!!
Malcolm Yuy- OMG yeah, Rikku's getting married...again. Let's just hope Gippal doesn't die in a car crash. DDDD: That would be most unfortunate. XP Yeah, I'm guessing Sora'll do something. (OR WILL HE?! BUAHAHA. I gotta stop doing that. X:) And Roxas likes Namine. It's kinda like in RockCityRoadStar's fic; "Kingdom Hearts" Battle of the Twilight", where Sora says to Riku, "I, like you, am whipped, I just don't deny it.", which I just found HILARIOUS. I'm not sure if I specified that I found it funny in my review, so...yeah. And I personally prefer the 8-4 shift. I think a lot of things go on at night, and I'd wanna be there to see it happen. Unless you work somewhere that EVERYTHING happens at...(I DON'T THINK THAT'S PROPER GRAMMAR.), then I'd definately wanna work at night. XD That's why I'm not a leader-type. I'm really indecisive. CX Yeah, thanks...I hate being sick on Spring Break! Thanks for the review!!
Rawr, eat more apples- Your welcome for the reply; Thanks for the review! CX Yeah, my room's a total wreck also. XD Like, I leave my clothes on the floor and everything, like really, I TRY to clean my room, but I get lazy. Plus, I got Mom barging into my room, calling me, then picking up a random piece of clothing, saying, "Neng, is this clean, dirty, or what?!", and I reply, "It's CLEAN, Mom.". She give it to me, "Then hang it up! There shouldn't be anything on the floor!" And it goes on with my tidying-up my room, and my Mom scolding me. XD But that's they way my life works. As for your "rape" statement, you gotta point there. I don't think Kairi could rape a fat kid, cuz they'll be too wiling. Unless...they were gay, but let's not get too far with that. Yeah, chapter 19? Yeah. Chapter 19 was TOO friendly. I was kinda like "That doesn't make sense. ROXAS IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN ASSHOLE!", but I was outta ideas. If I didn't make it friendly, then you wouldn't be hearing from me in a while. XD Hey, if you need help with stories, feel free to ask me! Considering my spare-time being not-so-spare with my fanfic, I could lend a hand...or two. xD Lastly, no, I'm broke, buddy. I can't pay you 500 dollars. I'm sorry. But I cna give you my thanks for reviewing! :DDD Thanks for the review!!
KhCrystal- YAY! Bonding time. I think this'll be important later in the story? It should be, don'tcha think? I do. :D I think it'll be a little bit hard for Namine and Roxas to get together, considering Namine's completely oblivious. We see that quite well back in...chapter IDK! LAWL. Yeah. When she asks who he likes, and he says "Someone back in Spira." all nervously and stuff. I think it was kinda obvious that he likes her, but she, apparently, didn't catch that detail. This'll be covered later. XD Yeah...they reacted quite okay, I guess. XD They don't want it to be, but they love Rikku enough to let her do whatever. What good kids, huh? Mhmm. Yeah, Thanks for the review!!
And that's all so far. LAWL. Man, are you guys tired of reading your replies on here? Because, y'know, I can always send the replies privately if you'd like. I reply to every review (I sometimes miss some, and that's totally jerkish, but, as Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana says, "Nobody's Perfect".), so feel free to say something in a review.
If you'd like them privately, tell me in a review, and if you're perfectly fine with them in public, tell me in a review!
The message I'm trying to get across, is "PLEASE REVIEW, I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY (May it be nice, but not everyone's nice.), JUST REVIEW, PLEASE!!"
That's about it. Also, I re-did my profile, so there's a litle more about me, and my blueprinted fics that I'm planning. I'm gonna put up a poll soon, so you guys can vote on which story you'd like me to write next (I don't think I'm gonna put the sequel on there...OR WILL I?!). I think everyone's gonna pick the sequel. It's only natural. XDDDD
So...bleh. Still sick. D:
butaNENG, OUT! (April 16, 2008)