Our hearts are connected to the hearts of
others.
Those hearts are connected to the hearts of
others.
Other's hearts are connected to still others.
Where does it end?
When does it end?
How?
Why?

Namine opened her eyes slowly. She could feel an arm around her waist. She slowly turned over to see Roxas' face. She gasped the violently shook him.

" Roxas, wake up."

He opened his eyes and sat up. Namine threw her arms around his neck and showered him in kisses.

"Why were you at Castle Oblivion? How did you get there? What happened?"

" What are you talking about? Roxas asked with a confused look.

" Roxas don't you remember? I woke up and then you were gone. I didn't know where you were until Kairi came and told me about Sora going to rescue you."

" Namine, I haven't gone anywhere and I haven't seen Sora since he closed the door to Kingdom Hearts."

" But you were gone for so long, I wished and wished for you to come back."

Roxas just starred at her. She suddenly remembered Kairi was there. She ran to the guestroom and burst through the door.

" Kairi, they're back."

However, the room was empty, untouched. Namine walked to the bed and sat down. Warm tears began to fall down her face and into her lap. She didn't understand what was going on. Roxas entered the room and sat next to Namine holding his arms out in comfort.

" Look, Namine, it was all probably just a dream."

" No it wasn't! It all happened, I remember it clearly."

She sobbed into Roxas' chest. He rested his chin on her head as he searched for words of comfort. He lifted her head and wiped her tears.

" Look whatever happened, whether it was real or not, I am here."

Namine kissed him passionately. He was right, at least he was here. He helped her up and told her to take a shower and he would prepare breakfast. She nodded and headed for the shower.

Roxas was extremely concerned about Namine. What was she talking about? It had to had been a dream. Maybe she's just worried I'm going to leave her. I'll take her out for a day on the beach, maybe that'll cheer her up.

He sat breakfast out on the table and waited for her to join him. She entered the kitchen and took a seat. She didn't eat anything, she just moved her food back and forth with her fork.

" Namine, please eat."

" I'm not hungry."

Roxas stuck out his bottom lip and made Namine giggle. She took a few bites and asked him if he was satisfied.

" This time I'll let it slide." He picked up her plate and kissed her on the head. " What do you say we go to the beach today?"

She nodded and went to her room to change into her swimsuit. She met Roxas at the door and they headed to the beach hand in hand.

" Roxas?"

"Yeah?"

" I'm sorry if I scared you this morning, you're probably right about it being a dream. It just seemed so real."

"It's ok. If I had a dream you disappeared I would be scared when I woke up too."

They reached the beach and laid their towels out. Roxas began walking towards the water when he asked Namine if she was going to get in.

" Uh, not right now, I think I lay in the sun for a while."

Roxas didn't like that answer. He ran towards Namine. She realized his plan and began to run. He caught up to her and grabbed her. She squirmed in his arms trying to get away. He threw her over his shoulder and walked towards the water.

"Roxas no!" Namine managed to say in between laughter.

Roxas went into the water up to his chest and dropped Namine. She felt the cold water hit her instantly. She shot up to the surface. Roxas was smiling at her with his arms crossed over his chest. She began to swim towards him.

" Whatcha gonna do?" He teased.

" I'm going to make you pay!"

She jumped onto his back and pulled him under. He pulled her the front of him and surfaced.

" Ah, you're so cute when you're angry." He kissed her then let go of her. She made her way back to her towel to dry off. She noticed a man on the cliff. He was watching her and Roxas but when he saw her looking, he disappeared. Namine thought the man looked familiar but she didn't get a very good look at him.

" What are you looking at?" Roxas asked as he put is arms around her waist kissing her forehead gently.

" Nothing. Do you want to stay longer or do you want to go see what everybody else is up to?"

" Let's go back to the house and change then we can go find Cybella and Zarek and see what they're up to."

Namine nodded and followed Roxas back to the house. She was glad things were back to normal, but then again she wasn't sure if the were ever any different. She entered the house and quickly changed into her favorite white dress. Roxas met her in the living room and kissed her gently.

" What was that for?" She asked in a daze.

" Just to let you know I love you, and that I love that dress on you."

Namine giggled but suddenly felt dizzy. She began to sway back and forth until everything went black.

" Hello Namine."

"Who are you?"

" It's me Axel."

"What do you want?"

" I just thought I'd pop in to let you know that it wasn't a dream, Roxas really did disappear."

" That's not possibly, he didn't remember any of it."

" Hold on to him as long as you can. You never know when the one you love will vainish."

"NAMINE! WAKE UP!"

Namine opened her eyes. Roxas was holding her in his arms and looked very concerned.

"What happened?" She asked dryly.

" You just passed out. I think it would be better if I just put you to bed."

He carried her up the stairs and laid her down in bed. He covered her up and kissed her good night.

" Roxas, don't ever leave me."

" Namine, I'm not going to leave you. Now, I love you and go to bed."

She smiled as he turned off the light and closed the door. She wondered what was going on. She didn't have to think about it because she fell into a deep sleep.

" Hold on to him as long as you can. You never know when the one you love will vanish."