"Hey Kairi!" Roxas called as she ran past him. She paused then turned around curiously and giggled then ran ahead. "Huh...weird," Roxas said putting his hands in his pockets and continuing to walk ahead. He was currently in the mainland of Destiny Islands, he had just gotten out of his part-time job and was walking around when Kairi showed up. She had been acting odd lately.

...well odder than usual.

'I guess I'll never understand girls,' Roxas thought wryly. 'I'm not even gonna ask.'

He had long given up on understanding the subject.

Girls.

As Lea had put it: "are complicated and strange...us guys may never understand them..." he had once said.

As he walked past an ice cream stand he couldn't help but miss his favorite treat. Vanilla ice cream was okay but he did miss the sea-salt flavored treat. He bought two and opened the package tasting the sweet solid. He carried the other one in his plastic bag for the road and went on his merry way, as he walked down the town path again he felt something odd. Something was missing from his hands. He blinked and heard a giggle. His ice-cream was gone! He looked back and saw the red-headed girl giggling away, with his ice-cream in hand, running in the opposite direction she had just come from dragging a blonde haired girl smiling at him apologetically. She seemed to be struggling not to laugh herself.

"Hey!" He tried but no they were already gone and now he had his last ice cream in hand. He sighed dejectedly and reluctantly opened the sacred treat when he felt a presence behind him. He swiftly turned around held the hand that tried to take away his treat with a glare. "Ow! Roxas what's the matter with you?"

His eyes widened then he sighed in relief when he saw who it was. "Oh Xion it's just you." He let go of her hand and buried his hand in his pocket.

"Gee I'm sorry. It's just me." She said crossing her arms.

"Don't." He commanded seriously. She looked at him confused then laughed. "What's with that serious face Roxas? You look like someone just stole your ice-cream," she laughed. He sighed exasperated and buried his hands in his hair. "You're doing it again!" he frowned. "Wait? I was right?" Xion asked eagerly then bit back another giggle. He suddenly grabbed her hands into his. "Xion," he said quietly. She blinked at his serious expression. "What is it?" "You have to promise me something...," he said, his face inching toward hers. She nodded. "Okay...what do you want?" "Stay away from Kairi." Xion blinked again. "Kairi?" she repeated. Roxas nodded solemnly. "Yeah." "What's wrong with Kairi?" she asked. "Lately every girl that hangs out with her acts more and more like her by the day! It's creepy and annoying! Promise me you won't be like Kairi!" Roxas exclaimed. Xion blinked then laughed. "Roxas you're being ridiculous." She looked at his melting ice cream. "So I guess she really did take you're ice cream huh?" "See?! You're doing it again!" Roxas exclaimed letting go of her hands.

Xion smiled thoughtfully. "You know, it's not mind reading Roxas. You're just easy to read." She said walking ahead of him. "I was actually going to Kairi's right now. I guess Namine is already there huh?" "Xion...," Roxas said looking to her. She didn't turn to face him. "I wouldn't worry so much Roxas. Girls will be girls. I'll see you later Roxas!" she laughed walking ahead. "Oh and before I forget...I'm sorry." She said quietly before running away full sprint.

"Huh? Wait Xion!" Roxas shouted reaching toward her. She was gone. "Huh...I wonder what she meant by 'I'm sorry'...is she alright?" Roxas thought worriedly scratching his head.

He paused.

His eyes widened.

"No...," he whispered, his voice cracking.

She wouldn't...

He lifted his empty hands.

"...she would..."

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Roxas went home that night with a broken heart.

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"Hey do you think that was too mean?" Xion asked worriedly. "No of course it wasn't Xion!" Kairi said reassuringly. Namine smiled secretively. "It's only going to get worse from here. This will really scare him," Kairi giggled brushing Xion's hair. Namine finally let out a quietly laugh. Xion looked at them curiously. Kairi looked at her worried expression and let out a comforting smile. "Don't worry. It won't hurt him, I promise." "So then...what are you planning?" Xion asked as Kairi let go of her hair. Kairi let out a wider smile. "You'll see~."

Namine giggled again.

Xion blinked.

'I'm starting to think Roxas was right.' Xion thought interested. 'People with hearts...are more complicated than I thought.'

Kairi and Namine approached her with strange smiles.

"Now let's get started," Kairi said with a chilling tone. Xion shivered and stepped back fearfully sensing the malicious aura. "W-what are you going to do?" She said shakily falling back. Kairi's smile widened, as well as Namine's.

"You'll see."

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He would never understand girls and frankly now he wouldn't want to especially after what just happened. He shivered reaching his house and laying on his couch.

"I'm going to call Axel...," he said dejectedly reaching for the phone.

And so he called.

"I knew Kairi was evil."

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He was walking back home when a soft voice spoke to him, poking his shoulder for attention.

"Hey Roxas. I'm sorry about earlier," the voice said sadly. She held her right arm looking down apologetically, wearing her usual black and blue outfit with a pleated black and red skirt. "It's fine Xion," he smiled softly. I knew Xion wouldn't be converted.

She was looking to her feet. Shifting her shoes nervously.

She must feel really awful, Roxas thought with a fond smile as she was stilling to the floor. "Hey Xion, it's alright," he said trying to cheer her up as she was still looking to the floor. He was starting to get concerned when she wouldn't look at him. "Hey...Xion what's wrong?" he said worriedly, dropping his grin. She didn't look up and pushed something cold into his hands. "Here!" she said quickly folding her hands behind her nervously. It was a vanilla ice-cream.

Roxas blinked.

"Thanks Xion. But you really didn't have to. Are you alright-?" he asked concerned then froze as she looked up nervously. Her cheeks were flushed, making her blue eyes sparkle. Roxas's throat went dry as she stared up at him. "Uh...Xion?" he said quietly. She quickly avoided his gaze, and Roxas's cheeks turned red as well.

"..."

"..."

"..." Xion covered her face.

"I told Kairi it was a bad idea...," she said quietly.

"N-no...it's...," Roxas paused.

"..."

"You look...nice...," he finally said.

"...thank you...," she whispered still looking away.

Both of their faces were red.

"I know right~?" arms wrapped around Xion's shoulders Roxas screeched jumping back.

There in front of him were Xion, Kairi and Namine all with the same hair styles.

Same type of clothing and same Kairi-like poses.

"...," Xion was quiet but gave gim a shy smile and waved. "well Roxas...I guess it wasn't a bad idea then huh?" she giggled.

It did not help Roxas's poor mind that Xion and Kairi's voices were nearly identical.

"What's wrong Roxas?" Namine asked with a Kairi-like smile.

"Namine?!" Roxas exclaimed.

"Yeah Roxas, what's the matter?" Kairi asked tilting her head with a bright smile.

Roxas paled. He took his words back.

"Y-you...," Roxas stuttered aiming to glare at Kairi, when she suddenly got close to his ear.

"You know, you could make this a whole lot easier on yourself. It's true that Xion and I look very alike but...you could always just pretend it's Xion talking to you instead of me," Kairi whispered tauntingly. Roxas went silent.

"Hehe! I think that was enough messing with Roxas for today girls~," Kairi said grabbing Xion's arm and dragging her away. Xion gave Roxas an apologetic smile before letting herself be dragged away. "What did you say to him?" Xion asked curiously. "Nothing bad~ Now let's go mess with Sora!"

Roxas stared after them silently allowing himself to think.

'Hmph. Xion would never be that evil!' Roxas thought with a small huff offended at the comparison between Kairi and Xion. Then his face lit red.

'But I don't think I'd mind everyone being Xion instead...'

Roxas shook his head and walked home.

He'd never understand girls.

End of chapter.

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