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Chapter 5: Seven Minutes in The Closet

"No."

"Come on, Roxas! You have to play!"

"Play, and then spend seven minutes in the closet with any one?! Yeah, right!"

Kairi's game of Spin-The-Bottle was horrifying. When someone spun the bottle and landed on someone else, both of them had to go into the closet for seven whole minutes. There was no way I was going to play this version of Spin-The-Bottle!

"Why can't we just play Truth or Dare?" I asked.

"Because! That game is childish! Besides everyone else is willing to play except you!" Kairi yelled, pointing at me. I looked around. It was true. Selphie, Tidus, Yuna, Olette, Pence, Riku, Namine, Sora, even Hayner were all sitting in a larger circle with an empty bottle in the middle.

I sighed. "...Fine." I sat down between Riku and Hayner.

"That's my boy!" Hayner said, punching me in the shoulder.

"Whatever," I replied.

"Okay, how about Roxas spins the bottle!" Tidus yelled.

"No! You're lucky I'm even playing! Don't push it." I said.

"I want to spin it!" Selphie called out and reached for the bottle. She gave it a strong spin. The bottle began circling around and around and around...I prayed it wouldn't land on me.

The bottle started slowing down. It passed me. It was even slower. It was coming toward me again. It missed me and started circling again. This would be it's last round. The bottle slowly, slowly stopped at...

Riku. Not me.

I sighed with relief.

"Me?" Riku stared. He hesitated before getting up. Then he walked with Selphie to the closet. Selphie was giggling madly and she shut the door. Before the door shut, I noticed Riku had glanced at Namine for some odd reason.

Some odd reason...

My eyes widened as I realized the truth. Riku likes Namine! That's why when I told him that I liked her he was sad. I almost said something out loud, but I caught myself. What was I going to do? One of my friends likes the girl that I like!

Eventually, seven minutes had passed, and Riku and Selphie came out. Riku was looking like he normally would but Selphie looked disappointed. I guessed that nothing exciting happened.

"Okay...my turn!" Olette said and spun the bottle. That was when I spaced out. Riku likes Namine of all the girls in the whole town. And, she just so happens to be my crush. What was I going to do...? Maybe Namine liked Riku. Maybe she liked me. Maybe Riku because he was the most popular boy in school. Then again, Namine wasn't really his type. Or maybe she was..?

My brain felt like it would explode. A million thoughts ran through my head all at once. Well, maybe I could ask her. Ask her what? 'Do you like Riku? Or do you like me?' No, no, no, that would be stupid and she would think I was an idiot or a freak.

"Roxas...Earth to Roxas.." I ignored the voices and continued to figure out what to do.

Suddenly, I felt my ear being pulled. "ROXAS!!" Someone yelled loudly in my ear.

I snapped back to reality. "Oww! What was that for?!" I yelled. Hayner was the one who had yelled in my ear.

"You were spacing out," Yuna stated.

"I...was. Yeah." I replied, rubbing my ear. "Hayner, that hurt."

"Well, you wouldn't listen to us." Hayner retorted, folding his arms.

"Anyway, look!" Kairi squealed. "Namine spun it and you got picked!"

"W-w-what? What about Olette?" I asked, very nervous now.

"She has already gone." Tidus said, grinning broadly.

Of all the luck in the world. Why did Namine have to spin and get me? The odds were so high of me getting picked. I swear, karma loves to bite me in the...

"Go, Roxas!" Sora said, pulling me up and pushing me toward the closet. "You can't chicken out!"

"Enjoy your stay Roxas," Pence said, opening the door to the closet. Namine was laughing all the while. Sora gave me one push and I was in the darkness of the empty closet.

"You too, Namine!" I heard Olette and Selphie yell and soon, Namine was right beside me. The door slammed shut and timer started. Seven minutes in the closet. With Namine. Alone with Namine. Seven long minutes.

I let my eyes adjust to the darkness. I could make out Namine's face, but none of her features. Her white clothes stood out in the dark.

"So..." I started. "This game is pretty stupid." Namine and I were best friends! I can't let my emotions get in the way. We would have a regular conversation..in the closet.

"Yeah." Namine agreed.

Silence followed. "Umm...about the issue you were going to tell me after the party...can you tell me now?" I asked. Of course I was curious and a bit worried, remembering the sound of her voice when she had called me hours before.

"Not now. Someone might be listening." Namine said softly.

"Oh." I sounded incredibly stupid. I had no idea what to say, though. So I banged on the door and asked, "How long has it been?"

"Two and a half minutes." Someone answered. I sighed. A small, tiny, little, part of me actually enjoyed Namine's company alone. I blushed lightly as I thought of her.

"Roxas?"

"Yeah?" Had she seen me blushing? I hope not.

"I'm a little bored." She answered.

I nodded. "Same here. This game is so pointless." I told her.

"Everyone is expecting something to happen to the people in the closet, though. I wonder what.." Namine said.

"Well, they are expecting to see someone blushing. The whole point of the game is to embarrass you." I replied.

Namine was looking at me. I could see her eyes, even in the darkness. So beautiful...I shook my head, realizing that I was blushing. "It's kind of stuffy in here, isn't it?" I asked.

"Are you blushing, Roxas?" She asked, playfully.

"No!" I said a little too loudly.

Namine giggled. "Yes, you are. I can tell."

"No, I am not!" I denied it.

"Why are you yelling, then?"

"Because...because..."

"Hah! So you are blushing!"

"No, I am NOT-"

"Seven minutes is up!" The door opened and I stumbled out. I had been leaning against the door so when it opened I fell. Namine walked out after me, still giggling.

"What happened?! What happened?!" Selphie, Yuna, Kairi and Olette asked Namine excitingly.

"Hey Roxas, are you blushing?" Sora, Hayner, Pence and Tidus teased me.

"No! For the last time, I am not blushing!" I yelled defensively. I knew I was, though. I could feel it.

Everyone was laughing and having a good time. They were mostly teasing me since I was blushing. "It was hot in there!" I yelled.

"Why? Because Namine was in there?" Tidus smirked evilly.

"NO!!" I yelled, my face heating up even more. "That's it, I need some fresh air!" I exited the room quickly, while everyone laughed their heads off. I felt a bit embarrassed and sort of...guilty. I noticed Riku had been forcing a smile. I knew it was fake. He wasn't laughing. He was clearly upset.

I opened the front door and stepped outside. "Why should I feel guilty?" I asked myself as I paced Kairi's porch. "It's not like I chose to be in the closet with her."

"Who are you talking to?"

I jumped. Kairi. Her head was poking out from an open window. "No one, just myself."

Kairi raised an eyebrow, but said nothing more. "Okay, well, I'm opening presents now. I told everyone to shut up. So you can come back in." Kairi smiled at pulled her head inside. She shut the window and I made my way back to the living room.

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Eventually, Kairi opened every present. Except, of course, Sora's. She loved them all. Everyone was pleased. Sora, on the other hand, was sweating like crazy. He was bright red, and holding something -Most likely his present- behind his back.

"Umm..." He pretended to cough. "Kairi..I'd like...I'd like.." He turned crimson and stopped speaking. Everyone else had stopped talking as well. All eyes were on Sora. He gulped.

"Kairi...willyougooutwithme?" Sora stuttered and talked quickly. He thrust his small present into her hand. Kairi stared at him, smiling.

"...What did you say?" She asked, turning pink.

Sora gulped. "Will...you..go out...w-w-with me?"

Kairi's face lit up and she stood up and embraced Sora. "Of course!" Sora was surprised. He didn't do anything at first. Then he glanced at me. I gave him a thumbs up. He smiled and hugged her back.

"Awww!" Selphie and Yuna exclaimed at the same time.

"So cute!" Olette said.

They let each other go and Sora said. "Open your present."

Kairi happily unwrapped the small present to reveal the ticket. She read it over and hugged Sora again. "Thank you!"

"Can I see?" I asked. Kairi held the ticket out to me. I grabbed the ticket and read it. It was some band I'd never heard of. Apparently, it was Kairi's favorite band.

"It's tomorrow." Sora started. "Will you be able to make it?"

"Yes!" She was obviously excited. "Thank you all so much! This is the best birthday ever!"

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Eventually, it was time to go home. Everyone left and thanked Kairi. Before long, Namine, Sora and I were the only ones left. Sora was staring at Kairi nervously. I knew he was mentally preparing for his final gift to Kairi.

"Well, see you later! Happy Birthday!" I called as I left. Namine said the same and we both walked away. I glanced back and I saw Sora kissing Kairi. Kairi was definitely enjoying it. I smirked. Sora had finally done it. "I'm so proud," I said, pretending to cry.

Namine looked back at Sora and Kairi and laughed. "Me too."

We turned around and made our way to...Actually, I just followed Namine. I didn't know where she was leading me. I stopped walking and asked, "Where are we going, anyway?"

"The park. I'm sorry for dragging you along, but it's important." Namine said.

"No, don't worry about it. I'll be here for you." Man, I am so corny.

"Thanks." Namine smiled up at me and we continued our walk to the park. The park, where I'll find out what's troubling her.

End of Chapter 5

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