Hey you people! First of all, I'd like to thank Malcolm Yuy for correcting me. Roxas and Sora are NOT step brothers, they are HALF-BROTHERS.

I'd also like to thank all my reviewers!

Secondly, Roxas is emo! Just like me! -dies-

And yes, people, Sora is a Mama's boy :D

ANYWAY

Disclaimer: Please. As if I own Kingdom Hearts...

Chapter 3: He bloody failed him!

The next morning, Riku called me and asked if I wanted to go over his house. I accepted his invitation and walked over. Riku lived about four blocks away from me.

So here I was now, on Riku's doorstep and ringing the doorbell. The reason I actually came was because I needed some help..with girls. I honestly had no idea how to admit my feelings to a girl.

The door opened and Riku pulled me in immediately. He slammed the door behind him.

"What's your problem?!" I shouted. I turned to look at him. To my complete surprise, Riku was sobbing. He wasn't really sobbing, but he looked like he would burst out crying any second. I cocked my head to the side. "Riku?"

"He failed me!" Riku shouted, grabbing the nearest item - A book - and tossing it. "He bloody failed me!" The book hit a lamp, which fell over and broke into a million pieces.

"Shit," He groaned and grabbed my wrist. He pulled me up the stairs to his bedroom. I could hear his mom start to shout. Riku's mom always made me laugh. She would freak out a lot, but she was really kind. Riku slammed his bedroom door as soon as we were in.

"Okay, what happened?" I asked. I sat down on his bed, and folded my arms.

"He failed me! The stupid driver's ed teacher failed me!" Riku yelled.

"Oh...sorry, man," I replied, scratching the back of my head.

Riku sighed, calming down. He was pacing back and forth. "Yeah.. Sorry I yelled like that... I just need to forget about it..."

"Hey, I've got an idea!" I said, snapping my fingers, as if I'd just thought of it. I was really anxious to hear what Riku had to say about girls. Riku was really popular and all the girls in school loved him. I think some even worshipped him. Surely, he could help me out.

"Alright. Let's hear it." Riku said, curiously.

"Well..." At that time I blushed a little, and played with my fingers. "I was wondering.." I coughed.

Riku smirked, his misery gone. "I know. You have a crush, don't you?" He was grinning now, and I knew he would be trouble.

"Uh...yeah. How did you know?" I asked.

"It's obvious. And it's written all over your face. Who's the special girl?"

"Ummm..." I wasn't sure if I wanted to tell him. You never know, he might run off and start spreading rumors.

"Come on! Tell me, tell me, TELL ME!" Riku shook my shoulders.

"Okay, okay! Well, it's..Namine." I said her name quietly.

"What?" Riku asked. Oh great. He was playing the 'I-Can't-Hear-You' game.

"Namine." I repeated.

"Who?"

"NAMINE!" I yelled, getting frustrated. I clamped my mouth with my hand after noticing the open window. You never know, someone might be walking by...

Riku looked a bit hurt. Then he changed his expression. "Oh, um, great," He said, looking away.

"Err..."I started, not knowing what to say. My cell phone in my pocket started buzzing. I picked it up. The caller ID had Namine's number on it. Great. I answered it. "Hello?"

"Roxas, please, can you meet me after Kairi's party privately?" There was some urgency in her voice, and that worried me a little. She sounded worried and anxious. I automatically said 'yeah' before asking why.

"Thank you so much," She said softly before hanging up. I hung up my phone and stuck it back in my pocket.

"Who was it?" Riku asked.

I hesitated before answering. "Oh, um, my mom. She said she wants me home." I lied through my teeth. I didn't know I would lie to him. It just came out.

"Oh. Okay. See you at the party, then." Riku said.

I smiled. "Yeah."

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As soon as I got home, I called up Sora on his cell phone. Maybe Sora can help. I wasn't able to get anything out of Riku. Plus, he seemed...I don't know. He was definitely upset when I told him I had a crush on Namine.

Hey, you reached Sora's cell. Please leave a message after the beep, yo.

Instead of leaving a message, I hung up. He was probably getting ready for the party. I glanced at the clock. It read 4:50. I had ten minutes until Kairi's party. Man, time sure flies by. I suddenly wondered if Riku purchased a present for Kairi...He never did get his licence...oh well.

I placed the iTunes card in a small purple bag. I tied the handle of the bad with a piece of string. Done. I grabbed the present and called. "Mom! I'm going to Kairi's!"

"Okay! Have fun!" I heard her say.

"I will!" I replied before walking out the door toward Kairi's house.

The walk to Kairi's takes about eight minutes. It's funny how we all live near each other. As I walked, I thought about Namine's phone call. Why did she need to see me? Privately? Maybe she liked me? No, no. It's probably something else. Something important.

Soon, I found myself in front of Kairi's. Then another thought struck me.

"Well, there will be boys and girls so we can do some fun things!" Was what Kairi had said. What were these 'fun things'? I gulped as I walked up her doorsteps and rang the doorbell. I'm pretty sure I don't want to know what the 'fun things' are.

End of Chapter 3

Sorry it's a short chapter. I'm still figuring some parts out. Well, please review. I want at least 5 reviews before I continue. MWUHAHAHA!