Theme Thirty Seven: Party

I knocked on Riku's door at half five that Friday afternoon. There was something about the date, the twelfth of the November, that bothered me, but I had no clue as to what...

Besides, tomorrow's date was bothering me more...

I could faintly hear some music inside, but I couldn't place the song. That is, until Riku opened the door.

Always leads me home
And I still believe in miracles, mmm yes
Still believe in Christmas
I still believe in love.

The song came to an end, and Riku grinned. "Come on in Roxas!" He practically dragged me in, closing them door before bringing me through to the front room as another song began.

What I found surprised me. The entire room had been emptied, save for a long table along one wall, covered with a buffet style dinner, and the opposite wall with a few seats. I the middle of one wall was a small band, and I recognized Sora and Kairi right away, although the other two were a mystery. All of their instruments hand 'Fight For The Light' on them, somewhere, and I assumed it was the name of their band.

There rest of the room was empty, save for the six people dancing. Ven, Naminé, Hope, Terra and Aqua were all there, as well as another girl, with long blond hair and clothes that looked suspiciously like Aqua's.

The second song ended, and I realised everyone had noticed me enter the room.

Fight For The Light began another song (with an angry glare from the drummer) and everyone began to sing.

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!

I winced, finally remembering what tomorrow was.

Happy birthday dear Roxas!
Happy birthday to you!

I blushed, half in embarrassment and half in anger. "Please don't tell me..."

"Sorry, but this is a birthday party for you!" Riku gave me a hard pat on the back. "And remember that Ven has Aqua on his side, so don't attack him." He joked.

I sighed, but forced a smile onto my face. "I'll remember that." I teased, right as the next song began.

Popping bottles in the ice, like a blizzard
When we drink we do it right gettin slizzard
Sippin sizzurp in my ride, like Three 6
Now I'm feeling so fly like a G6
Like a G6, Like a G6

"What is this song even about?" I asked, looking at the local music dictionary, Ven.

"I have no clue! No one does!" He called back over the music, grinning slightly maniacally.

"Oh, and who is that?" I pointed to the girl I'd seen before, who seemed to be slightly familiar.

"You mean Cindy?" He asked. "You met once, you know. At the last minute open event. You told her to ask Terra to be her guide." He told me. "She's really nice. You should try to get to know her." He suggested. I shrugged, then lost him as Aqua moved between us.

"Enjoying?" I span to see Hope.

"It's really good." I smiled.

"To loud for me." He pointed to his ears, and I could see ear plugs poking out of his ears. "I can lip read." He answered my unspoken question, before vanishing behind the dancing figures of Terra and Cindy.

The song ended, and I found my ears were ringing slightly. I was somewhat glad that the band was taking a break for a minute. The four of them all headed for the buffet table, after grabbing towels that had been hidden behind the drum kit. I headed over.

Before I reached them, however, Riku clapped once, loudly. "Ready for the next song?"

I didn't notice the iPod docking station until then, when Riku pressed the play button. A familiar song started to play, and I instantly sped up, noticing a total of two other people had not joined in with the grid pattern.

Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena!

I joined the drummer and Hope at the buffet table and talked to them for a bit, and then spent the rest of the party generally avoiding dancing, getting some of the very unhealthy snacks and faking enjoyment.

Word Count: 726

Right, the songs used above are (in order):

'December' by Kenny Loggins

'Happy Birthday' by Patty and Mildred Hill

'Like a G6' by Far East Movement

'Macarena' by Los Del Rio

Of which, I own none. The same applies for any other recognizable objects or devices mentioned. Also, if there is a band called Fight For The Light, I do not know of it or own it.

You know, I had an idea for this chapter, but it turned out to be too long so I cut it down, cut off one potential for a oneshot side story and made that idea into an actual fic, and cut a song.