Identity Crisis
By: Orika
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Italic: Thoughts
Bold: Flashbacks
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts...
Chapter 6: Hanging Out
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X Roxas X
Roxas got to school a little early, he was standing in front of the door leading to the rooftop, and he knew that Kairi is just beyond that door. He stood there frozen and staring at the door knob. He was a little nervous, after telling Kairi he has been feeling uneasy as if he had just told Naminé. Maybe it was because she looked like her.
"Come on Roxas snap out of it. So what if you told her, it's not like you told Naminé..."
Roxas fell silent.
"But how you wish you did told her right?" A voice in Roxas' head said.
Roxas turned the door knob and went outside. As expected Kairi was there doing her sketching; now it just made him curious since when did Kairi started to sketch? From what he remembered Naminé was the artistic one.
"Hey there…" Roxas said. "Good morning…" He greeted.
X Naminé X
That morning when Naminé woke up she woke up with a smile. Something she hasn't done for years. She looked at her desk; a handkerchief was laid folded neatly. She took it remembering the events that happened yesterday, which putted a smile on her lips.
"Maybe I should tell him?" Naminé said.
There was silence.
"No…" Naminé said. "I can't… But he was deeply hurt when I disappeared. Maybe I could do him a favour." Naminé said looking at her sketch pad.
Naminé went to school the handkerchief on her pocket and went to the rooftop she sat by the railings and then began drawing. It was an outline of the clock tower, when she finished; she then made an outline of two people sitting together, holding something on there hands.
"Hey there…" A voice said.
Naminé looked at the person. It was Roxas.
"Good morning…" Roxas said.
"Good morning…" Naminé said smiling at him.
Roxas stood by the railings near Naminé. She continued on her sketch. He was looking at her.
"Hey Kairi…" Roxas said.
"Yeah?" Naminé said not looking at him. She was focusing on her drawing.
"When did you start to draw?" Roxas asked.
Naminé stopped at her tracks and looked at him.
"Why the sudden question?" Naminé asked.
"No particular reason." Roxas said looking at the sky. "It's just that, Naminé was the one who drew most of the time, is it because of her?" He said.
"He even observed that…"
"Maybe…" Naminé said continuing her sketch. "You're very observant." She said.
"Well I… uh…" Roxas muttered scratching the back of his head, his cheeks were red.
Naminé laughed a little.
"I'm not a stalker…" Roxas blurted out.
"I never said anything…" Naminé said.
X Roxas X
Kairi's words just made it sound like Roxas admitted the crime. He went from blushing to a full tomato face. This only caused Kairi to laugh even more.
"Hey!" Roxas said. "It isn't funny." He said.
"I'm sorry, you're right." Kairi said as she stopped laughing.
"What are you drawing anyway?" Roxas asked.
"Oh this, it's a secret." Kairi said.
"Not fair…" Roxas said. "You had a good laugh at me." He said.
"You'll find out when I'm finished." Kairi said.
"And when will that be?" Roxas asked.
"Hmmm…" Kairi muttered letting the pencil's end rub her lips. "Probably by lunch…" She said.
Then the bell rang.
"It's time for class." Roxas said.
Kairi closed her sketch pad and stood up.
"I'll see you in class 'Mr. Stalker'." Kairi said running to the door.
"I'm not a stalker." Roxas yelled.
"Says the one who just admitted it..." Kairi said giggling and left.
"Did not..!" Roxas said and left as well.
Students were hurrying to get to there classes. Roxas was making his way thinking of something.
"Now what's a better way of punishing Seifer?"
Then an idea came to his mind.
"I got it…"
Roxas was smirking at the idea he just thought. Classes went on and Roxas couldn't wait for lunch.
X Naminé X
"Alright class who can translate the meaning of this line?" Yuffie asked.
Naminé was listening to Yuffie when she glanced at Roxas and saw him taking notes. She returned her gaze back at Yuffie.
"Kairi care to try?" Yuffie said.
"Yes Miss…" Naminé said and stood up holding the book.
Classes went on until the bell rang. It was lunch time. Students were fixing their stuffs couldn't wait to get out. Naminé was just fixing her stuff when suddenly she felt a pat on her shoulder; she looked at the person who just patted her. It was none other than Roxas.
"I'll see you later Kairi." Roxas said.
Naminé got nervous Roxas just talked to her in public. She just nodded; Roxas then smiled and left.
Students who saw the scene started whispering.
"Did you see that?"
"Roxas just talked to that weirdo…"
"Maybe she did something to him."
"Hey!" Yuffie snapped. "What are you whispering about?" She said.
The students started leaving the classroom but Naminé could still hear them whispering.
"Don't mind them…" Yuffie said fixing her stuff. "I see you're a friend of Roxas…" She said.
"Not really…" Naminé said and left the room.
Yuffie just smiled.
X Roxas X
Roxas quickly went to the cafeteria. He made sure Seifer was there. First he sat with Hayner and the others, when Seifer was passing by their table. He elbowed his mash potato and it fell on the floor Seifer stepped on it and slipped. Face flat on the floor.
Students then began laughing.
"Seifer you okay?" Rai asked.
"Stupid…" Fuu said to Rai.
"Nice one Roxas." Hayner said and looked at where Roxas was sitting but he was gone. "Roxas..?"
Roxas walked out of the cafeteria smiling.
"Well he got what he deserved." Roxas said. "Now to find Kairi…" He said and headed to the roof.
X Normal X
Rai and Fuu helped Seifer out of the cafeteria. The laughter had subsided and everyone continued minding their own business.
"Where did Roxas go?" Hayner wondered.
"Maybe he just went to the bathroom." Pence said. "Though I must say that was a good one… And I got a good shot at it too." He said showing the embarrassing photo of Seifer.
"I'll just go get some drinks." Olette said and went to the vending machine.
When Olette got her drink she heard three girls gossiping namely Larxene, Selphie and Rikku. She smiled when girls gossip it's either fashion or Kairi's new humiliation.
"Hey girls what's up?" Olette asked.
The girls who were gossiping became silent. Olette raised a brow.
"What's wrong?" Olette asked. "What were you talking about?" She said.
The girls just looked at each other.
"Ummm…" Rikku said. "Olette don't get mad at us." She said.
"Why should I be mad?" Olette said reassuring the girls with a smile.
"We heard some rumours." Larxene said.
"We're not sure if it's true or not." Selphie said.
"What rumours?" Olette asked.
"Rumours were spreading that Roxas and Kairi are…" Rikku said. "Dating…" She said.
"What! Where did you hear that?" Olette said. "Roxas would never date that weirdo." She said.
"Well they said that they saw and heard Roxas talked to her." Selphie said.
"And that he said that he'll see her later." Larxene said.
"That can't be true." Olette said. "There's no way..." She said.
"You're right Olette." Rikku said trying to calm Olette down. "There's no way a weirdo like her would be Roxas type." She said.
"Now stop spreading rumours like that, it's not funny." Olette said and left them.
"There's no way." Olette thought.
When Olette got back there was still no sign of Roxas.
"Where's Roxas?" Olette asked.
"Don't know he hasn't come back." Hayner said.
"I'll go look for him." Olette said and left the cafeteria.
"Where could he be?" Olette thought.
"Well they said that they saw and heard Roxas talked to her."
"And that he said that he'll see her later."
"There's no way, he could be with her." Olette said and continued on searching for Roxas.
X Naminé X
Naminé still couldn't believe that Roxas would talk to her in public. She felt like something bad is going to happen. She quickly finished eating her lunch and continued her drawing. The sky was cloudy and at peace, she liked the atmosphere.
Naminé then heard the door opening. Roxas came out.
"Hey there..." Roxas said putting both his hands at his back and sat beside Naminé.
"Why are you here?" Naminé asked.
"Is there something wrong?" Roxas asked.
"Shouldn't you be with Hayner?" Naminé said.
"Nah, Seifer's there, he's gonna kill me if he sees me." Roxas said grinning.
"You did something again?" Naminé asked.
"Maybe..." Roxas said. "Can I take a look at that now?" He said reaching for the sketch pad like a child who wants a new toy.
"No... It's not finish yet." Naminé said pulling her sketch pad away from him.
"Please..." Roxas insisted.
"No..." Naminé said. "It'll be finish soon. Then you can see it." She said.
"Okay..." Roxas said in defeat.
X Normal X
What the two didn't know Olette was just on the other side of the door listening to their conversation. She clenched her fists.
"There's no way I would let Roxas be with her." Olette thought.
Olette left planning on getting Kairi.
X Naminé X
Naminé thought she heard footsteps coming from the door, so she stared at it.
"What's wrong?" Roxas asked.
Naminé looked at Roxas with worry.
"Uh, I thought I heard footsteps." Naminé said.
Roxas went to look but no one was there.
"I don't see anyone." Roxas said. "Must be your imagination..." He said.
"Yeah, maybe..." Naminé said.
The door bell then rang signalling lunch was over.
"I better go." Naminé said putting her sketch pad in her bag.
"Well, see ya at class." Roxas said and left.
Naminé then went on as well, but when she was walking in the hall something weird was going on. Students were staring at her and were whispering.
"Maybe she's just making herself look pitiful."
"Yeah so that Roxas would talk to her."
Naminé ran to her next class. People were spreading rumours about her and Roxas, which was a bad sign for her, since Olette was Roxas friend. Everyone thinks that there was something between them and they look good together, if she gets in the picture. It would only mean trouble.
Naminé got to her next class. Roxas was already there talking to some boys. She took her seat. She could feel the cold stares at her. She just wished that school would be over.
As classes went on students were throwing papers at Naminé whenever the teacher wasn't looking, Roxas didn't saw it as well since he was sitting in front. She just ignored them but she couldn't concentrate, it was at these times she wished to just disappear. When class ended she quickly left avoiding Roxas.
Well at least Roxas wasn't in Naminé's last class. She thought they would leave her alone. Oh but how wrong she was. Without Roxas around they bullied her even more. They didn't just throw papers, this time they were throwing pieces of erasers on her.
"Stop it please..."
Tears started to form on her eyes. Naminé excused herself from the class and went to the bathroom. She locked herself on one of the cubicles and started sobbing. She then heard the bell rang, classes were over. She was about to go out of the cubicle when she heard Olette's voice and some girls.
"Did you see the look on her face?" Rikku said.
"Yeah she was totally ugh..." Selphie said.
"And didn't come back to class after that..." Larxene said.
"Well that will teach her never to socialize with Roxas." Olette said. "I better go Roxas must be waiting." She said.
After the shut of the door there was silence. Naminé then cried, then she heard footsteps and the girl stopped at the cubicle she was in, she could see the shoes, but she couldn't stop crying. The girl walked away but she could tell the girl hasn't left the bathroom
"You know crying won't solve anything." A familiar voice said. "Get out of there. His probably waiting for you... Naminé..." The person said.
The female voice was very familiar. Naminé stopped crying and quickly opened the cubicle door.
"Kairi..." Naminé said but when the door opened no one was there.
X Roxas X
Roxas quickly went out of the room Olette said she was just gonna go to the bathroom, so he went ahead and meet up with Hayner and Pence. Something was bothering him though; earlier Kairi seemed to be avoiding him. But then they were just fine during lunch.
"Mr. Hikari..." Yuffie called carrying a bag.
"Yes Ms. Yuffie?" Roxas said wondering what it was about.
Roxas walked towards Yuffie leaving the two.
"You're a friend of Kairi right?" Yuffie asked in a whispering tone.
"Yes..." Roxas said. "Did something happen?" He asked.
"Well her last class teacher said she excused herself to the bathroom and hasn't come back since." Yuffie said. "She left her bag, so I took the liberty of taking it with me. But I couldn't find her. Somebody told me she left." She said.
"She left leaving her bag..?" Roxas said wondering. "I'll give this back to her." He said taking the bag.
"Thank you..." Yuffie said.
Roxas went back to the others, Olette was already there.
"So shall we go to the ice cream shop?" Olette asked.
"Sorry guys gotta go." Roxas said. "I have to give this back to someone." He said and left without even waiting for them to make a complaint.
Roxas looked around town but couldn't find Kairi. When he passed by the playground he saw her sitting on the swing.
X Naminé X
Left the school leaving her bag behind, it was either trashed by them or safe at the teacher's lounge. Either way it didn't matter to her for now.
"So this you've been." A voice said.
Naminé looked up and saw Roxas.
"Hello Roxas." Naminé said with less enthusiasm. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Olette?" She said.
"Well this is yours right." Roxas said showing the bag.
"How'd you?" Naminé asked.
"Ms. Yuffie had it." Roxas said. "Anyways here, you shouldn't leave things behind." He said giving her the bag.
"Thanks..." Naminé said.
"Are you heading home?" Roxas asked.
"Yeah..." Naminé said.
"I'll walk you to the station." Roxas said.
"No I'll be fine. You should go their probably looking for you." Naminé said.
"It's okay." Roxas said. "Come on..." He said.
Naminé was a little hesitant at first but Roxas insisted what else can she do? They walked together heading to the station when they passed by the ice cream shop.
"Wait right here." Roxas said and went inside the shop.
X Roxas X
Roxas went inside the shop and went to the counter. He didn't notice that Hayner, Pence and Olette were there. He bought two sea salt ice creams.
"Hey Roxas, buddy." Hayner called.
"Oh hey guys." Roxas said going to them.
"Where were you?" Olette asked.
"Just somewhere, I'll be right back." Roxas said heading for the door. "I'll just see Kairi off at the station." He said and left.
X Normal X
"What...?" The three chorused as they looked at Roxas heading outside and there was Kairi waiting.
Roxas gave Kairi the other sea salt ice cream he was holding. They watch as the two walked heading to the station.
"No way..." Hayner said.
"So then the rumours were true?" Pence said.
"No it isn't..." Olette protested. "His just walking her there's nothing about that." She said.
"But that's when things start right." Pence said.
Hayner nodded.
"I wonder how long Roxas has been talking to Kairi." Hayner said.
"Put a sock in it Hayner." Olette said pouting.
The two looked at each other and shrugged.
X Naminé X
Roxas walked Naminé to the station, when she noticed the dark clouds covering the sky. She got on the train.
"I think it's going to rain." Naminé said.
"The more you should get home, before the rain pours." Roxas said.
"Thanks for walking all the way here." Naminé said.
"Don't mention it and Kairi." Roxas said. "Don't let them get to you. You were always strong and protected Naminé. Something like this isn't gonna let you down." He said.
The door slid closed and the train left the station. Naminé sat and stared at the view.
"Don't let them get to you. You were always strong and protected Naminé. Something like this isn't gonna let you down."
"That's right Kairi was always strong."
"Not like me..."
By the time the train reached Radiant Garden Station it started raining good thing she left her sketch pad at her locker, but Naminé didn't mind getting wet at least she had a good excuse of going home as herself. Though she had to take the long way, the route people don't take. But she doesn't mind because right now she's very happy.
End of Chapter 6
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Vampire Orika: Jealousy is one of the sweetest thing you've ever made in this story and what's up at the bathroom...
Orika: Well in the next chapter will be interesting as someone will cause trouble or rather to say havoc at Twilight Academy.
Vampire Orika: Oh really I can't wait. If it's something havoc then I'm with you on this one Mortal...
Orika: Anyways Reviews people, review please... Until next time...