Twilight Academy

Author's Note: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters except my own! Just to let you know, I don't hate Namine, at all. I just wondered what it would be like if she had a darker side to her. Enjoy and please review!

CHAPTER FOUR

I stared at him, shocked and a little flattered but mostly shocked. What in the world would a prince want with me?

"Uh…I'm sorry but did I hear you right?" I asked, blushing. "I mean, why would you want me for?" I couldn't believe what I was even hearing.

Seifer gave me his trademark smirk. "You know your cute when you blush, right?" he teased. I blushed even harder. He laughed and grabbed me by the hand. "Come on, I don't bite." Seifer pulled me inside his coach and helped me onto a cushioned seat. "Let's go driver." The coach started forward.

"Uh…" I started, not sure what to say. Seifer squeezed my hand. "Relax, babe. I did tell you that I don't bit…much." That did the total opposite. I couldn't relax and why did he have to call me that?

"So, what's a pretty girl like you doing in the Special Class?" Seifer asked amusement in his tone. "I would have thought that you would have been in the Middle Class." I frowned slightly. "I'm an orphan, sir. I proved myself to Master Splinter at an early age, that's why I'm in the Special Class."

Seifer laughed again. "'Sir'? Please, Rosie, I told you to call me Seifer." His eyes twinkled. I knew I was still blushing but that wasn't of being flirted and teased with, I was getting a little angry with the prince.

"My name is 'Rose'. Not 'Rosie'," I said, frowning. Seifer grinned. "Well than, how about 'dove'? Since you didn't like my original nickname for you." I sighed. "Is it that hard to just call me by my first name?"

Seifer shook his head, smiling. "No but I prefer to call you 'dove' instead." I resisted an eye roll. "Why?"

Seifer leaned towards me, our faces two inches away from each other. I could feel his warm breath on my face. He cupped my cheek gently, our noses touching. "Because little dove, I find you most interesting. " He pulled away, a smug look on his handsome face, letting his hand resting on my cheek for a few more minutes before taking it away, almost hesitantly.

I raised a brow at this. Who knew that he was a flirt, I thought. "Uh okay than…" I turned around in my seat, looking forward. "But you still haven't really answered my question as to why you wanted me to accompany you."

"Oh? I thought I made myself clear," Seifer said, casually putting an arm around my shoulders, bringing me closer. I felt my heart beat against my chest. I was getting nervous but I'd be lying to myself if I didn't enjoy having his arm around me or being this close to him.

"Enlighten me," I said trying to keep calm. I didn't want to look like one of those overly obsessed fan girls that I've seen multiple times following him around like lost puppies. It was sickening to watch.

Seifer turned towards me, watching me, not answering right away. Cupping my cheek and leaning forward, Seifer answered, "You interest me, Rose." I could feel his breath on my face, making me turn red but I couldn't break his gaze. He kept leaning forward. I gulped, nervously.

"Seifer…what are you?" I started to ask but got cut off by…Seifer kissing me? I felt my entire face turned red. My heart ram against my ribcage. I felt myself slowly returning the kiss, my body reacting on its own. Even though I wanted to kiss him back but…

"No, wait…" I said, pushing Seifer back gently but firmly, my breathing is heavy. "I'm sorry but I can't…" Seifer smirked. "Well now, I'm surprised that you actually pushed me away, dove. Not a lot of girls would do that," he said, still cupping my face in his hands. I frowned.

"I'm not like other girls, Seifer," I remarked, taking his hands and pulling them away. "As much as I like you and enjoyed being kissed by you, I don't want to give people the wrong impression of me." I scooted back till my back was pressed against the side of the coach.

Seifer still had the smirk on his face but I saw his eyes flicker a bit before he closed them. Was it that he gained a new respect for me? Or was it for something else? I watched him, wondering what he was going to say.

"Heh, seems I was right about you," Seifer said. "You are different but I find that attractive." He leaned forward again and I thought he was going to kiss me again but he surprised me by pressing his nose to mine. "I'm looking forward to getting to know you better."

I stared at him, shocked. "Uh…thanks?" Seifer laughed. "Come on, I'll take you home now. Driver, head to Rose's place and on the double." "Yes Prince Seifer!" the driver said, heading in a new destination. I couldn't help but smirk. Seifer was okay company and definitely interesting to talk to. Before I knew it, the coach stopped at the apartment building that I lived int. The driver jumped down from his seat and opened the door for me, holding his hand out. I took it and stepped down, not used to this kind of thing. I nodded my thanks to the driver and turned to Seifer.

"Uh thank you for the ride," I said with a small smile. "Pleasure is all mine," Seifer said, taking my hand and kissing it. "Well than, have a good night, little dove." He let go and headed back inside the coach and left.

I chuckled slightly and headed inside. Walking up the stairs to my place, my phone started to vibrated. "Hello? Hey Hayner, what's up?" I listened for a bit, sighing slightly in relief and in dread. "I'll meet you there. Alright, I'll see you there. Bye." I hung up and went back down the stairs and started to walk to the hospital. Namine was being released from the hospital today.

The hospital grew as I gotten closer to it. I could see Olette at the entrance, waiting. I picked up my pace and jogged over to her. "Hi Olette," I greeted her. "How is she?"

"Hey Rose," Olette greeted me. "She's good, excited mostly. The doctor said that the Nano's helped her a lot. Namine is stronger than what was but needs to be kept an eye on for a while to see if there's any complications or not."

"That's understandable," I said. "Who is she staying with?" Olette shrugged her small shoulders. "Not a clue. Namine hasn't said yet. I think she was waiting for you to get here before she say's anything." Olette headed inside, the doors opening as she walked in. I followed behind, thinking.

"I see." My mind was torn between Seifer's kiss and the wellbeing of my childhood friend. I blushed somewhat, thinking of him. I shook my head, scolding myself.

"Rose!" I looked up to see who had called my name, not realizing that we had walked into Namine's room, and got tackled to the ground by none other the girl in name. I caught Namine, standing my ground. "Whoa. Easy there." I laughed; surprised that she could even walk. "Seems like you're a whole lot better now, huh?" I asked.

"I am now," Namine said with a small smile. "I'm glad you guys never gave up on me." I ruffled her hair, smiling. "Now why would you think that? We would never give up on you."

"Yeah," the other's agreed. "You're our friend, Namine," Hayner said, smiling widely, folding his arms behind his head.

"Rose is right, we could never give up on you," Olette and Pence chimed in together. Namine laughed again. She sounded so healthy, it was a miracle.

"So, Olette told me that the doctor wants you to be under surveillance for a while, to make sure there are no complications with the Nano's, right?" I stated. Namine nodded. "Yes. I was hoping if it would be alright if I stayed with you for a bit." She looked hopeful.

I stared at her, not answering right away. I bit the inside of my cheek, hard enough to draw blood. Quite being an ass Rose, I scolded. This is Namine, your friend! She needs your right now! I mentally punched myself and forced a smile, after seeing the worried look on Namine's porcelain face. She really did look like one of the delicate dolls but I'm straying here.

"Of course you can stay with me," I said, reassuring her. "I'd love the company."

Namine hugged me again. "Thank you!"

I grinned but on the inside I was wondering, what did I get myself into?

To Be Continued…