Author's Thoughts: ARi here. Sorry everyone for the late update. Family was over at my house for a while and I had a little reader's block with the story. The block is gone as is my family so I'll try to update more in the future. Anyhow, this chapter is more of a filler that has some clues and story hints. The next chapter won't be though so hang in there.

Roxas: Welcome back...lazy.

ARi: Oh, don't start with you, you blond freak-a-leak.

Roxas, Riku, Sora, Namine: What?

ARi: What what? It's the best insult I have at the moment.

Note: ARi is on Gaia Online as well! A n g e l is the name. (Spaces are there...I'll stop advertising now)

Enjoy Chapter #11!

- The Walk To The Hikari Residence Flashback / Sora's P.O.V –

Kairi and I were both trailing quietly to the Hikari Resident (My house of course), and literally the trip was quiet. Every time I tried to stir up a little chitchat, Kairi gave me a nonverbal nod of yes or no and continued to toddle beside me. At first, I thought it wasn't much to worry about. I thought maybe it could be a girl problem (I'm not too good with those sometimes) or just fatigued, you know? A school day can really knock it out of you, especially with the homework to worry about. Soon, Kairi would be back to talking about school and the latest gossip of the day that she heard about.

Sadly, I was wrong. We were almost to my house and she wasn't acting like herself at all. Something was wrong and I wanted to find out so I could help. It's the least I could do for a friend. So I attempted at solving the problem.

"Uh, Kairi I know you said, back at school, that everything was ok but I just wanted to know if you're ok? As in really ok?"

"Honestly, I don't know…but don't worry about it too much." Kairi said, holding on to her writing journal. I noticed how she was gripping on it tightly. That must not be a good sign.

"Kairi, I should warn you now, I'm going to worry regardless. I have too much empathy not to." I placed my hands at the back of my head, hoping it would give more comfort for the situation (it works sometimes, really!)

"Well…" Kairi stopped walking and turned around slowly.

"I promise…" I said, shifting my hands back down toward my pants' pockets.

"Uh…Yuna and Rikku were trying to get me to tell them details about Roxas. It just…made me mad that they thought they could get…information from me." Her arms dropped, journal still in one hand as she started telling me. "I just don't like it when they assume I'd tell them something.

"I would say that it was a friendly gesture but considering the fact that it didn't look that way back there…with all the glaring I mean. She's planning something, isn't she?" I was staring at Kairi hoping to get an answer for a pretty predictable theory.

The situation reminds me of one incident before we moved here. It was with this one girl that Roxas knew back at our old school. She was asking everyone about this one boy who rejected her numerous times. Someone by the name of Pete spilled the information and it wasn't pretty at all. Let's just say that the boy is traumatized for life and bald…very bald.

"You can be pretty sure of that, knowing Selphie, but…I promise you, I didn't…I didn't say anything to them about Roxas." She was looking up at me and I could have sworn she was blushing a little.

"Don't worry, I believe you. We should probably inform Roxas and everyone about it when we get back to my house." I nervously laughed. "Why would they ask you randomly?"

"Who knows…?" At that moment, I went impulsive and I decided to give Kairi a good hug of mine. They work wonders I tell you no lie.

"It shouldn't be bad, you know? She can't be that evil."

Bad feeling is poking at me now. Not one of those 'Uh oh, something is going to happen soon that is awful feeling.' I mean one of those 'Whatever is going to happen is going to be evil, it's going to be messy and I have no idea how to stop it' feeling. I really do hope that's some of the leftover milk still talking…

"So not letting that little problem get to us until we regroup, I was wondering about that journal you were carrying. I didn't know you write."

"Oh well, yeah. This book is just a collection of my writings. From poems to little stories to just about anything."

"Have you let anyone read it?"

"Oh no. It's more private than public." I think she's blushing a little bit…

"It's cool. I can understand that." I turned my face toward her, grinning brightly. Truth be told, I would be writing myself but having such crazy friends to hang out with and the fact that Riku would blackmail in two seconds; it wouldn't work out too well.

"Sora, can I ask you something?" Her tone of voice is actually changing. I think I did it!

"Sure, shoot your question."

"How do you like it…here? You know, besides all the recent drama?" Yes, I definitely worked my magic.

"Hmm…well it has only been a few days but it's nice so far besides all the drama."

"Well, do you, I don't know…like anyone here? A girl perh-"

"We're here!" I shouted as we approached my house. I turned around and waved for Kairi to come over. She looked like she wanted to say something for a second…but as soon as she moved toward me; I threw the thought out the window. I tried to open the door but it was…locked? Safety measures for sure. Time to ring the doorbell.

And I rang again…again…and again until I saw Riku poke his head into the side windows and head toward the door.

- Flashback Over / Roxas' P.O.V –

"Riku, you still can't get that door open?"

"What the hell do you think, Roxas?" Riku was frustrated now, fighting with the door. Is he trying to break the door down? A full fifteen minutes and he still doesn't know how to open it properly.

"So is that a yes or a no?"

"Once again, what the HELL do you think? This door of yours is too fuc-"

"Move, Riku. Your brain has finally gone to the drugs." Pushing him aside (Glaring at me, I see?), I click the lock to the right. And magically, as the door opens, Sora smirks and Kairi sighs.

"Riku, were you struggling with the door?" Kairi and Sora both asked as they walked in the house.

"Uh…no, the door was just…not cooperating."

"Sure, your reassuring look gave us that expression." Kairi commented, smirking at Riku.

"Whatever, hello to you too."

- Ten Minutes Later / In the Living Room / Normal P.O.V –

"Should he be staring directly into the television?"

Namine was perched in a chair, looking around the room. Next to Namine were Sora and Riku, sitting upside down and upside up. Sitting in front of Riku was Kairi, eating a bowl of Sour Crème & Onion chips. The person in question who was sitting down in front of the television was no other than…

"Roxas? Are you in there?" Riku shouted, hoping to get his attention for the second time.

"Shut up, damn. It's getting good." Roxas barked, showing his teeth for intensity. He whipped his head back, staring and drooling at the television.

"Jesus, it's just a new episode of Spongebob. Besides, we need to discuss Selphie's little plan of attraction." Riku groaned, sitting upright now. He tossed his head back to remove the hairs from his face.

"Riku, just wait until this episode is finished. Besides, it's getting good." Sora remarked, moving his feet from the base of the couch on top of Riku. In turn, Riku gasped a little before turning around to glare at Sora. The brunette smirked at Riku and started watching Spongebob again.

Chapter 12 is coming soon. Stay tuned!