Wow, I've had so much inspiration for this story. I have no idea how, but I can write for this pretty darn easily. It's really fun to write too, so the lack of reviews hasn't been too bumming. I write a lot, but not all my work makes it to the net. Most of it is unfinished or still being worked out in my mind. This story however is an exception. I hope the few people that might read it enjoy it. Thanks to you unseen people, if you exist.

After dinner, everyone seemed to go their own ways as they left the café. I noticed Aerith heading off with Zade. I felt my cheeks heat up as I remembered what Aerith was planning to talk about him with. I shook my head, deciding that he wouldn't think anything about it since she did have a point about the whole keyblade thing. I can't believe that I was too chicken to ask him. What's the matter with me? I've never had problems talking to either of the guys. Now that Aerith has theorized that I like him, I'm a nervous wreck when I think about him. This really sucks.

As I entered the second district, I was welcomed by the clank of armor from a defender.

Just great. What a perfect way to end the day. I get to beat up heartless. Lovely.

My keyblade appeared in my right hand, and I leapt down to the lower level.

"Over here you idiot, lets get this over with. The sooner the better." I said boredly. The ugly thing lookedmy way, and started waddling over. As it neared me, I easily jumped over it, turned around, and struck it in the back. It stumbled, and I unleashed a chain of attacks upon it. After completing the chain, it was finished.

"What a waste of time." I muttered as I started to head to the nearest bench to jump up to the upper level.

"Impressive, Julia." I heard.

"What the hell?!?" I said, startled. I immediately went into a defensive stance. I whipped around to where the voice came from. A cloaked figurewalked slowlyout from the shadowy area in front of me. Unbeknownst to me, the figure was wearing the same cloak that members of an organization whose members were known as well, Unknowns.

"You seem to have taken heed to my words since the last time we met." He said. Wait a minute. That's the same person I saw in my dream! But…I thought it was just a dream.

"Things are falling into place in order for you to complete your task. So far, you have performed beautifully, much above what I thought you would. Maybe there still is hope…" he said. This dude makes no sense at all.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"It is too early for you to know yet. But I leave you with this- if you and your friends will stay here until the people you search for return, then things will go much smoother. Stay here, for your sake."

"Too early?!? Why don't you just tell me what the hell is going on, and why you keep appearing, and on that note, who are you?"

"I'm sorry Julia, I must leave now. The next time I see you, your godparents will be with me. They can tell you more. Oh, and be careful around the heartless, and don't go anywhere alone unless you absolutely must. You cannot be killed or seriously hurt. And one last thing. Do not, whatever you do, do not mention our meetings. To anyone. Not to Riku, not to Zade, or anyone else. Otherwise, you may compromise the plan. Farewell for now, Julia."

And then he walked away into the shadows. I stood there, dumbfounded. My mind was racing. What in the hell is going on?!?! Who is this guy to tell me what to do and where to go? Why should I even listen to him? And how does he know that Sora and Kairi are going to come here, much less that they're my godparents? How does he know all of us? …Man, I am so freaking confused.

My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the doors from the first district creaking open. I looked immediately up there, only to find Zade walking through them. A shiver went down my spine when I saw him. I must be losing it… first I'm having crazy dreams, then this hooded guy keeps talking to me, and now I'm nervous around Zade. What is this world coming to?

"Hey Jules."

I must have been zoning out, because I blinked and there he was in front of me. I gasped, totally taken by suprise. He chuckled at me.

"Did I scare you?"

"Yeah, you kinda did." My voice was a bit shaky, partly from the recent scare, partly from a reason that I couldn't put my finger on. Do I really like him? He laughed a little.

"Sorry about that. Anyways, I was trying to find you," he said. "I need to talk about something with you." All of a sudden, I felt like my insides had just fallen out on the floor beneath me. Oh shit, he knows. He must know. Aerith must have let my secret slip. What am I going to do? Damn it…

"What about?" I tried to say casually, like nothing was wrong.

"Well, Aerith told me that I have to room with you. I guess I'm supposed to like protect or something so you don't get attacked in the middle of the night. So I was wondering if she had passed this information on to you." He said, equally as casual. I wonder if he feels the same… Wait, back to what he was saying. I really can't zone out like this all the time.

"Actually, yeah she has." I said. Whew! I thought I was a goner there. "That's what we were talking about at dinner tonight."

"So that's what you were all flustered about." He said, a grin spreading across his face. Oh man, this is so embarrassing! Everyone noticed… He probably thinks that I like him since it bothered me so much at dinner. If only he knew what we were really talking about.

"Yeah," I said, letting out a forced chuckle. "It kinda took me by surprise. I was planning to take the yellow room to myself, and when she said I had to room with you, I was kinda shocked."

"Kinda? You seemed a bit freaked out by it. Like you didn't want to or something."

"Nah, I was just…surprised." I said. I smiled and continued on. "So I guess we're roommates now, unless you don't want to or something." That's when he really smiled. Oh man, now what? He's got something up his sleeve. These grins are starting to worry me.

"So, are we sharing the double or do we need to find me a cot?"

I had never been so mortified in my life. After Zade had said that, my face turned as red as the flames on his sword. He went ahead and got a cot without any further discussion. I don't think he even was serious about actually sharing, thank goodness. As I sit here on my own bed thinking about it all, it's rather funny. I mean, how could I have thought that he would actually be serious about sleeping together? Just the thought of it makes me laugh inside. Zade has already asked me twice what I keep laughing about. I just keep telling him that it's nothing, and then he shakes his head and looks at me funny.

"Hey, Jules. I just remembered. What are we going to do without all our necessities from home? I mean, none of us have anything but the clothes on our backs, and a few munny dropped from the heartless." Zade said, as he was setting up the cot that was going to be his bed. "I mean, I'm good for the night, but what about you?" Oh man. What am I going to do about that? Its way too late to go get something from the stores, and I can't exactly sleep in my clothes. Wait, I know!

"I wonder if Aerith might have something I could borrow for the night. I'll be right back." I said, after pondering for a few seconds. I got up, opened our door, and walked down the hall. I arrived at her room, and knocked twice.

"Hey Julie!" she said enthusiastically, once she had opened the door. "What's up?"

"Well, I kinda just realized that I only have the clothing on my back. I was wondering if you could possibly lend me something to sleep in." I said.She immediately smiled, and ushered me in.

"What do you prefer? A nightgown or pants? Or just a gigantic t-shirt?" she said, as she walked over to her wardrobe.

"Pants and a t-shirt sound great." I said immediately. There's nothing better than a pair of warm pants and a baggy t-shirt to sleep in. She grabbed a pair of black fleece pants and a simple white tank top.

"How's this? You'll appreciate the warmth from the pants, but the tank will keep you from getting too hot." She said, holding them up.

"They're perfect." I said, smiling. I took them from her, and headed for the door. "Thanks, Aerith! See ya in the morning!" I said as I closed the door behind me. I walked back to my own room, where the door was partially closed. I walked in to find Zade sitting on his cot, wearing nothing but his jeans, staring off into space. I wonder what he's thinking.I couldn't help but stare at his beautifully sculpted body. All of the training and sparring over time showed, for he was quite buff. I guess I had never noticed before until now, but his muscles are well…sexy. I quietly walked by him as I felt my heart give a jump. Damn. These feelings still aren't going away! I don't think I've ever thought about someone as much as I've thought about Zade in the past day. I think I do like him. But now what?

After I had changed, I came out of our bathroom to find that Zade had casually tossed his jeans on a chair, along with his shirt, and had shut the door. He had also turned off all of the lights save the one next to the bed, and had already gotten under the covers of his cot. He was lying on his back, staring at the ceiling. I flicked off the light in the bathroom and made my way over to my bed. Zade had even turned down the covers for me, in anticipation of my arrival. This is kinda nice, rooming with him, I thought as I got into my bed. Right as I reached to turn off the light, Zade spoke.

"Night, Jules."

"Night, Zade."

Yay, Chapter three complete! Looking back on this, Julia thinks a lot. Nothing from Riku this time. His time will come though. And speaking of future events, if I were Julia the dude in the unknown suit would creep the heck out of me. Writing those portions frighten me a bit. He's just so… spooky. Anyways, I'm going to stop begging for reviews. The joy of seeing this unfold is enough for me. So until next time, toodles!