The Perfect Square

Summary: AU Roxas is madly in love with Kairi, who already has a boyfriend. He then convinces Naminé to be his girlfriend to make Kairi jealous, but who does he really love? Roxas x Naminé

Disclaimer: The storyline is mine but Kingdom Hearts isn't.

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Chapter Six: Work

"Hayner can you be any slower?" Naminé complained as she unbuckled her seatbelt and got off the car. Hayner just finished finding a parking spot and they were now in the mall.

Hayner raised a brow and got off the car. "It was a ten minute drive."

Roxas and Olette got off as well and Naminé continued, "Well, it felt like an hour to me! Being anywhere near this kid," she pointed at Roxas, "just feels like forever."

"Please, you're not the only who didn't enjoy the ride," Roxas rolled his eyes, "especially if we have a couple in front of us who seems to have an endless amount of questions for us."

"Hey, my current goal this summer is to make sure that you two hook up. For real that is." Olette grinned as she poked their arms.

"Anyway, enough of this, Riku's car is here." Hayner pointed out. Riku parked his car nearby and soon got out along with Sora and Kairi behind him. Sora waved towards them with a smile and started walking.

"Hey guys! So what's on the agenda this afternoon?" Sora asked and everyone started walking towards the entrance.

"Hmm… first we'll take you guys to the place where we work at and hopefully you guys can apply from there." Naminé answered.

"That's cool." Riku nodded. "What about you Kairi?" he turned to face her.

Kairi looked like she was lost in a trance. She still couldn't get the image of Roxas kissing Naminé earlier out of her mind. "Huh?" she blinked. "Oh yeah, jobs... I'll just follow along and see." She soon caught Roxas' figure, who was walking a few feet away and immediately lowered her head.

"She'll never like me now…" Roxas ruffled his hair in frustration, while pulling Naminé aside. "Help me!" he whispered.

"As if. You shouldn't have made a move on me!" Naminé whispered back in an angry tone.

They reach the entranced and walked up to the nearby water fountain. "Here we are again, the one place where we agreed not to go to during the summer." Hayner sighed.

"Like that'll happen. We work here and our two week vacations our over." Olette pointed out. "Our bosses will expect us to be at work come Monday."

"Ah, feet. Why do I have to work with feet?" Hayner pouted.

"Hey you work at a shoe store?" Sora asked.

"Yeah, an athletic store to be exact. We sell other stuff too… other sports stuff. "Hayner was too bummed out to specify exactly what his job sells, but Sora nodded and understood exactly what he meant.

"Kairi, you can work with me at the music store. I hear that they need a temporary replacement for the summer." Naminé suggested while flashing a wink at Roxas.

"What?" Roxas exclaimed, but also turned to other confused faces, "I mean, yeah Kairi. That would be a great idea, working with Naminé. At the same store. Working together. Which will lead to talking together..." Roxas sighed. "Which will also mean that Roxas might come up in the subject!" He thought while mentally slapping himself. "Who knew what kind of information Naminé would tell Kairi."

"So Kairi, if you're interested, you can come follow me." Naminé lead the way. Kairi agreed and followed behind her.

"Okay, so they're gone. Um, we're not on duty so do want to check out our jobs?" Olette asked with a warm smile.

"Sure. Where do you work, Olette?" Sora asked.

"I work at a preppy clothing store. It's mostly for teenagers." She replied.

"Uh, neither clothes nor shoes are really my thing, so will it be okay with you guys if I part ways and find myself a different job?" Sora curiously asked.

"No problem!" Olette cheered. "We'll see you later then. Just call us on our cells if you run into any problem." Olette assured.

"Okay, see you guys later!" Sora waved to them and walked away.

"So what now?" Riku questioned.

"Are you looking for any particular job?" Hayner asked.

"Not really. I'll take anything."

"Well, let's just walk around then." Olette gave a nod and they started walking.

"What about you, Roxas? Please tell us, that you'll at least apply somewhere." Hayner rubbed his forehead.

"I do have a cousin that works at the post office. I'll go see what he's up to and maybe he'll give me a job. He does owe me a favor." Roxas laughed and walked the opposite direction.

--xx--

Naminé and Kairi just entered the music store and lead her to the staff room. "Are you sure this will be okay with your boss?" Kairi doubted.

"Don't worry. The boss isn't here today, but her daughter can hire you." Naminé smiled. "Hey, Selphie! Are you there?"

A small framed girl with short brown hair walked out through one of the doors in the hallway. "Hey, Naminé! Are ready to start working again?" she asked cheerfully.

"Yeah, I'll be here on Monday. It's only Saturday. I still want to enjoy my weekend." Naminé pouted.

"Working here is fun! Don't listen to her," Selphie whispered towards Kairi.

"Oh, Selphie, this is Kairi. You remember her right?" Naminé asked and then faced Kairi, "Kairi, Selphie," Naminé introduced them and Kairi waved.

"Yup, I remember you! So you're here for a job?" Selphie shook her hand.

"Yeah, just for the summer." Kairi assured.

"No problem. Since Naminé recommends you, the job's yours." Selphie grinned. "Come and follow me for some paper signing."

"Wow, thank you," Kairi smiled back.

--xx--

On the other side of the mall was a frustrated, Roxas who can seem to find the post office. He thought to himself that he must have been going in circles. Of course, he's been at this mall, but never paid a visit at his cousin's. Dumbstruck, he found mall directory pamphlets in front of him in the information stands. He sighed in relief and walked up to pick up a copy.

"Okay, s, s, s…" He led one finger down the alphabetical organized paper and found the Service section. "S, s… Strife Delivery Service!" Roxas said in glee, satisfied with his findings, but suddenly frowned. "F, 135? That's on the other side of the mall, on the second floor!" Roxas grunted as he started walking.

--xx--

Meanwhile, Sora was walking on the second floor of the mall. With hands on his pockets, he hummed himself a familiar tune. Walking a few more steps, he finds a frustrated blond-haired male about his age with a noticeable scar across his face, marching out of a coffee shop. "I quit!" he yelled out.

"See you later!" A cheerful comment countered back at him inside the small restaurant.

"Hmm…" Sora stood in front of the coffee shop rubbing his chin with one hand and then entered.

--xx--

Back to Olette, Hayner and Riku, they ended walking in the food court area. Olette bought herself a fruit slush drink a while back. While they kept walking Hayner spotted some familiar faces.

"Olette?" a man called out, "and Hayner…" he shot glares.

"Leon, fancy seeing you here…" Hayner glared with a hint of sarcasm.

"Leon," Olette walked up to him and grabbed his right arm. "I told you to stop giving Hayner faces and just accept him." she scolded.

"Whatever… and who's this?" he pointed at Riku. "Another guy? Olette, two at a time!" anger rushed through Leon.

"Calm down, Leon." another voice spoke and patted his back. "Hey guys!" she greeted.

"Hi, Yuffie!" Olette let go of Leon and hugged her. Hayner waved back.

"This is, Riku, a friend of ours," Olette introduced. "Riku, this is my older brother Leon and our friend Yuffie."

"Hi," Riku said. "I should have known he was your brother, being very protective he is of you."

"Yes, I am. Exactly what kind of friend are you to her?" Leon eyed suspiciously.

"Leon!" Olette huffed and crossed her arms, while still making sure her drink didn't spill. "He has his own girlfriend for your information."

"So…" Yuffie laughed nervously, trying to break the tension. "What brings you guys in the mall?"

"We are looking for jobs. Naminé is with Kairi, who is Riku's girlfriend by the way," sending a glare at her brother, "and she's giving her a job at the music store. Sora, our other friend, is looking for a job on his own." she informed. "And Roxas… Roxas is looking for a job, for once."

"Roxas?" Yuffie chuckled. "I thought I'd never see the day."

"Are you two on your lunch break right now?" Hayner asked facing Yuffie and Leon.

"That's right. We just finished eating and now were just walking around for the last remaining minutes until we have to go back." Yuffie answered. "Have you found a job yet, Riku?"

Riku shook his head. "We are not having any luck so far. Everywhere we look are only hiring full-time." Olette replied. "But, Riku can't take that job because they're only staying for the summer."

"I see," Yuffie thought for a while. "Hey, you can work with us! I work with Olette at a clothing store."

"What!" Leon barked.

"Yeah, we are actually looking for greeter. You know, greet customers. You'll be perfect! Teen girls would just drool over you!" Yuffie clapped her hands in rejoice.

"Not a bad idea, Yuffie!" Olette agreed. Leon growled in frustration while Hayner sighed.

Riku shrugged, "Sure."

"Great!" Yuffie looked down on her watch. "Oops, time to go back. Just drop by the store and I'll inform our boss about it!" She told them and grabbed Leon's arm who she started pulling away. "Come on Leon, time to go back to work!"

"Fun people." Riku spoke after the two were out of sight. "So Leon works at the store too?"

"Actually, he works with Hayner," Olette took a sip of her drink.

"Unfortunately, but we work in different departments. I work with shoes, while he works at the equipment section." Hayner stated.

"Hayner at I have been going out for a year and Leon still can't accept it. Luckily these two have different shifts, or who knows what chaos Leon might bring." Olette shrugged. "You should see them at school."

"Yeah, Leon and Yuffie are both juniors in our college, along with our other friends that work in the mall." Hayner mentioned.

"Wow…" Riku said in shock.

"Brothers." Olette grunted.

--xx--

"Hey Kairi, are you hungry?" Naminé asked. "Because I am."

Kairi chuckled slightly. "Sure, let's eat."

"Yay!" Naminé cheered. "I didn't know how much longer, Selphie would have kept you. I didn't expect her to give you the training right away!"

"Well, I only learned where each section is. This store is huge." Kairi replied.

"I know. Well, let's go." Naminé suggested. "Hey, Selphie, we'll see you on Monday okay?" Selphie agreed and waved goodbye as Kairi and Naminé left the store.

--xx--

"So, will you give me the job or not?" Roxas asked over the counter. He was in the post office for the last half hour. A guy with spiky blonde hair across from him were currently organizing mail and a few papers.

"I don't know Roxas…"

"Come on, Cloud, you owe me!" Roxas mentioned.

"A drink!" Cloud rolled his eyes.

"Please!" Roxas clasped his hands and begged.

Cloud grunted, "fine, but first buy be a cup of coffee will you?"

Roxas raised an eyebrow. "What?"

"Yes, coffee. Here's the money." he took a few bills from his pocket and handed it to him. "Plus, buy yourself something too, since I owe you."

"Cold-hearted –"

"See you soon, Roxas" Cloud cut him off.

Roxas signed loudly and left the store. He turned right and walked to the nearest coffee shop that was only a few steps away.

"Roxas!" a voice called out. Roxas turned to the voice and spotted Sora behind the counter.

"Sora?" he walked up to him. "You're working here, already?"

"Yes, he is." a female voice answered.

"Oh, hi Aerith." Roxas greeted.

"We needed a replacement as soon as possible. Seifer quit this morning and it was pretty busy. Sora here is quick at learning." Aerith joyfully said.

"Seifer? Ugh, he deserves it." Roxas mumbled.

"You are still fighting with him?" Aerith frowned.

"I just can't stand him. He thinks he's all that at school." Roxas crossed his arms and Aerith just laughed lightly.

"So, Roxas found a job yet?" Sora asked while wiping the table counter.

"Not really, but I think my cousin Cloud will give me a job. After I buy him coffee of course."

"Oh? So the usual for him?" Aerith asked while grabbing an empty paper cup.

"Yeah, and medium for me with two sugars and cream." Roxas replied.

"Coming right up!" Sora nodded.

Roxas laughed, "At least you're enjoying this Sora."

"Yup, well here go you!" Sora handed him two coffees in a cup tray. Roxas took out the money and paid.

"Thanks and later!" Roxas left and walked back to the post office.

"Hey, Cloud here is your – " Roxas suddenly bumped into him spilling some coffee that had its lid pop open, on a few papers that Cloud was holding.

"Roxas! Ugh, you're lucky these are just blank sheets!" Cloud groaned.

"Sorry?"

Cloud inhaled and exhaled deeply, "Whatever. I'll give you the job okay?" Roxas' face lit up. "Your first task is to deliver this package." Cloud handed him a small box and the address.

"That's far. Will I be using your motorcycle?" Roxas grinned widely.

Cloud laughed, "You wish. Here's the key to my car. It's parked on lot C." Roxas frowned, but took the keys.

--xx--

"I'm bloated." Naminé rubbed her stomach.

"You think? You bought food from two restaurants." Kairi laughed.

"It's my fault huh?" Naminé laughed along and Kairi nodded. "Hey it's Olette!" and Naminé called them.

"How's it going?" Kairi asked them.

"Great. We just gave Riku at job at my place." Olette replied.

"How about you, Kairi?" Riku asked.

"It's fun! I think I'll like working there." Kairi gladly said.

"Wait until you see Selphie in high-maintenance mode." Naminé giggled and noticed a few party members missing. "Where's Roxas?"

"Looking for him are we?" Olette sneered.

"I'm just concerned." Naminé rolled her eyes. "And Sora too."

"I just called Sora and he's at the coffee shop, but he'll meet us soon." Riku answered.

"I called Roxas a while back, but he's not answering. I called his cousin though and he said he should be at the café." Hayner informed.

"So, once Sora is here, let's all go there." Naminé proposed.

"Hasty little Naminé. You'll be with your man soon." Olette winked and Naminé sent glares.

--xx--

Roxas reached his destination. It was the café that he and his friends visit on a regular basis. "Hi Tifa!" he greeted at the bartender who was cleaning glasses at the front.

"Hello, Roxas." she smiled. "Where are your friends?"

"Oh, I'm on mission sent by Cloud." he rolled his eyes.

"I see." she glanced over at the package he was holding. "Is that for here?"

"Um, I think so."

"Those must be the paper coasters I ordered." he handed her the package, but before he could a man beside him stumbled, spilling his beverage all over the package damping the cardboard box.

"Oh, no!" Roxas yelped.

"Oh my," Tifa gasped lightly.

"I'm so sorry about that," the man apologized. "I'll pay for that miss and sir." and he took out a few bills and started talking with Tifa.

"ROXAS!" another man called out.

"Cloud?" he turned around nervously and faced him.

"You first task and you already destroyed the package!" Cloud yelled.

"Cloud –" Tifa spoke.

"I can't believe you, here I am making sure your successful and what do I see!" Cloud continued.

"Cloud – " Tifa spoke once more.

"I mean, what were you thinking!"

Tifa cleared her throat. "Cloud!" she demanded.

"What!" he turned angrily. "Oh Tifa!" he blushed and softened his voice immediately, "I mean, Tifa…I, I'm sorry…"

Tifa rubbed her temples lightly, "Cloud, it wasn't Roxas' fault. A customer spilled his drink and he already paid for it. Don't take this out on Roxas until your know what actually happened."

"Yes ma'am." he agreed immediately and continued blushing.

"Hey, Roxas, what do you say you work here with me?" Tifa asked. "I mean, I don't think working with your cousin would be too fun." she chuckled and faced Cloud. "Don't you agree, Cloud?" he nodded.

"If it's okay with you then I'll take it." Roxas replied.

"Great. You can start right now, by helping me clean this mess." Tifa handed him a cloth rug and pointed at the beverage spillage.

"Um, I better get going." Cloud spoke. "The mall should be closing soon. I'll see you guys later."

"Bye." Tifa smiled.

"Bring my car tomorrow, Roxas." he added and left on his motorcycle.

"Hey Roxas, Tifa!" Naminé called out who just entered along with the rest of the group. Tifa greeted them all as well and Roxas looked up with a smile.

"We'll just find a table, Naminé," Olette told her and they all found a spot by the window.

Naminé walked up to Roxas who just finished cleaning. She went up to him and gave him a hug and even a small kiss on the cheek. "My turn to kiss you, since it is so natural." she snickered and just laughed.

"I thought you were still mad at me," he replied and held her arms breaking the brief embrace.

"I guess not anymore." she winked.

"Ahem…" and they both faced Tifa who had a smirk on her face crossing her arms.

"You two are going out now?" she motioned.

"Tifa! I forgot you were here." Naminé blushed and let go of Roxas.

"I do work here and Roxas as well." Tifa answered.

"You work here?" Naminé raised a brow at Roxas. "But I thought you were working with your cousin."

"Yeah…about that…" Roxas scratched his head. "It didn't turn out so well."

"Don't you change the subject, Naminé," Tifa smirked.

"What?" she faced her confused.

"You are telling me exactly how this all happened." Tifa grabbed a stool and sat. "I remember the last day of college and you two didn't look so friendly with each other."

"Well, uh…" Roxas started.

"It just happened." Naminé rushed and spoke. "I didn't how it happen either, but now we're just together!" she forced a smile.

"Right…" she chuckled.

"What about you and Cloud?" Roxas stated.

"Me and Cloud? Plus Aerith, you mean." Tifa laughed softly. "That guy can't make up his mind and choose. I don't even know if Aerith and I can stand it anymore."

"What a guy. At least you and Aerith don't fight for him." Naminé said.

"Aerith and I are best friends. We can't be mad at each other over a guy who apparently likes us both." Tifa mused.

"That's Cloud. So indecisive. At least for Leon, Yuffie's the one who's chasing him." Roxas laugh quietly to himself.

Naminé giggled, "Although, it might take a while for Leon to admit and go out with her. He's too busy worrying about Olette and Hayner."

"That's true." Tifa agreed, "but I'm happy for you two. You guys make quite the pair. We always knew you two would end up together, one way or another."

Roxas and Naminé just laughed nervously but gained their composure.

"You know, Roxas…" Naminé took Roxas hand in hers and rubbed the front of his hand with her thumb. "Now, that your working here, that means I'll get a discount right?" she grinned.

"And that discount will come straight out of Roxas' paycheck." Tifa teased.

"Not fair." Roxas pouted.

A/N: Yay! I made chapter six extra long because I just introduced another major setting in the story . I hope you enjoyed this one even though the Roxas and Naminé fluff was towards the ends. Don't count on the Final Fantasy characters to play major roles though. They're just my minor characters who will fill in a few spots here and there. I wouldn't want to create OC characters. Anyway, thanks for reading!