The next day went by so slow for Roxas. He was dressed and ready to go by five thirty. He didn't feel like listening to Sora complain about wearing a tuxedo, so he went out to buy Namine a rose. He walked through the streets with his hands in his pockets. He glanced at the stores until he finally found a flower shop. He browsed their selections. They had every kind of flower he could imagine. He decided he wanted to get her a white rose. He bought it and headed back for the dorms. Once he got back, it was six thirty. He sat down and quietly waited for the time to pass.
As for Kairi and Namine, they were running around franticly trying to make themselves look perfect. Namine was extremely nervous. She couldn't figure out what to do with her hair. Kairi had suggested and up due with curls falling down her face. She finally got it after about six tries. She looked into the mirror and told herself to breathe. She felt her stomach do a turn when there was a knock on the door. She made Kairi answer it.
" Hey Kairi, wow you look great!" Sora said in amazement.
" Thanks, you look pretty good yourself."
Roxas and Sora entered the room. Roxas was stunned when he saw Namine. He didn't believe she could ever look more beautiful then she already did. He shyly handed her the rose. She thanked him and put it in water.
" So does everybody have their masks?" Kairi asked.
Everyone nodded and put on their mask. They only covered their eyes, so it was pretty easy to tell who they were. Roxas held out his arm for Namine to take. She blushed as she took it. He led her to the dance with the biggest smile any man has ever had.
The dance looked astonishing. There were decorations of every kind hanging on from the ceiling and on the walls. They group quickly found their friends and sat at a table with them.
" Wow you guys look great.' Selphie said with excitement.
" Yeah, glamorous." Hayner said in a dark tone.
" Don't mind him, he's still upset about the whole mask thing."
Hayner gave her a dirty look. " I am not."
" Oh quit whining and come dance with me."
She pulled him on to the floor and made him take her waist. Roxas turned to Namine and offered her his hand. She took and followed him to the dance floor. He glanced over at Sora who was doing the same thing. He had to stifle a laugh when he stepped on Kairi's foot. He turned to Namine and smiled.
" I'm feel so sorry for poor Sora."
" Why's that?" She asked puzzled.
" Because he can't dance."
Namine giggled. She placed her head on Roxas' chest. They stood in that position for a long time. They both wanted to savor the moment. The dance went on like this for the rest of the night. They all danced and laughed the night away. Roxas was having fun but something was bothering him. He couldn't help but think about Mia. He decided he knew what he needed to do, even if he didn't want to. He led Namine to the garden and sat by the fountain.
" I need to tell you something." He said trying to hide the sadness in his voice.
" What is it?"
" I…I don't think it's a good idea for us to date."
" Why not?"
" It's complicated, I wish I could tell you. I'm sorry Namine."
He watched as tears began to fill her beautiful eyes. He tried to hug her but she just pushed him away. She stood up and ran back into the dance. Roxas just sat there. He felt horrible. His heart was heavy and he felt sick.
" ROXAS, YOU'RE SO STUPID."
He turned around to see a very angry Sora. He lowered his head and starred at his feet.
" YOU ARE AN IDIOT! NAMINE REALLY CARES ABOUT YOU!"
" I KNOW."
Roxas felt tears welling up behind his eyes. Sora's face softened as he sat down next to his brother.
"Then why did you tell her that?"
" Because…I couldn't love her the way she deserves to be loved."
" Look, I know Mia really hurt you, but that's life. You just have to get over it. Namine is a great girl and she really cares about you. I know it's hard to move on but you have to. You can't just sit around and let life pass you by. There are going to be many times in your life that will seem unbearable, but you pick yourself up and you keep going. Don't be afraid to open your heart to Namine.
Roxas wiped his cheeks and smiled. " Then why haven't you told Kairi how you feel?"
" I told her tonight. I was terrified, but it turns out she feels the same way. You should go talk to Namine."
Roxas nodded and headed back to the dorm building. His heart began to beat faster as he came closer to her room. He reached it at last. He thought he was going to vomit. He raised his hand and knocked. Namine opened the door; her eyes were red and puffy. She took one look at him and slammed the door. He knocked again. She opened the door and threw something at his head.
" Ouch…Namine wait." He put his foot in the door. " Let me talk to you."
She rolled her eyes. "What?"
" Awhile back I dated this girl. I fell completely in love with her. I would have done anything for her. One night I came home and Sora told me she had tried to sleep with him. I didn't believe him at first but when I went over to her house, she was in bed with another guy. She broke my heart. I was scared to date you because I was afraid you would break my heart too. I'm sorry."
Namine stood there quietly, searching his eyes. She couldn't believe the sadness and heartache she saw in them. She pulled him into a tight embrace.
" Don't say sorry." She choked out. " I could never understand what that would be like."
She smiled and wiped away a tear that escaped her eye. They went into her dorm and sat on the bed. Namine reached into a drawer and pulled out her a box. She opened it and took out a folded piece of paper. She handed it to him and told him to read it. He slowly unfolded it and opened it.
The four-letter word everyone longs to hear To have that special someone whisper it in your ear We wait our whole lives for the real thing Many times mistaking what was only a fling When you find that someone, you'll know it's real Because in your heart, it will be love you feel When you look in their eyes and feel your heart beating You'll know it's the love that is never fleeting Unselfishly you give your heart... Hoping and praying it will not be torn apart If ever this love proves not to be true He'll leave with something belonging to you A part of your heart forever he'll take You will get over this, for your own sake After all, you must still go on For it is not your whole heart that is gone Many believe in love at first sight If you find that someone, hold on tight Work on the relationship to make it grow And in time you will know If this is the love, you've waited your life for You will never want or need... anything more
Roxas smiled. He turned to Namine and lightly placed a kiss on her lips. She smiled.
" That was my first kiss."
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