Ugh...My teachers gave me so much homework this week T.T Well, I decided to update since I got so many reviews! Thank you so much! You really do motivate me So, let's get the show on the road!

Note: Angsty Chapter...sorta..in the beginning.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts II. Square Enix people are too smart for me.

Chapter 6: Family Problems

We arrived at the park. Finally. The park was great. There were many sidewalks and routes with beautiful gardens and trees. During the day, it was busy with adults walking and children playing. But now, since it was dusk, it was quiet with few people walking around.

I was walking beside Namine, patiently waiting for her to say something. Okay, so maybe I wasn't that patient. But I restrained myself.

"So," I started.

"I'm sorry. For dragging you out here. It's just..." Namine trailed off and looked away.

"No, no, it's okay. Like I said I'm here for you. Now what happened?" I asked her gently.

"Roxas..." She mumbled. "It's...it's..." She stopped. She was looking at the ground, shaking. I wanted to do something, anything to make her feel better. So I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her toward me.

"What it is?" I asked softly.

"My father left...he left. He left us. And it's my fault!" Namine cried, burying her face in my shoulder. I was shocked. Why would her dad leave her? He was so nice and kind. I met him only once, but he welcomed me as if I were part of the family. He was usually gone on business trips, so I never got to see him again. He seemed so happy, though. Why would he leave?

"Namine, it's not your fault.." I started.

"But it is!" She cried. "It is!" She was sobbing into my shoulder and I felt really bad. So, I pulled her closer to me.

"Roxas...I-I saw him at the grocery store. He...He was making out with some lady. And I told my mother. I told her so he left!"

I didn't say any thing. I thought of my own father, leaving me then leaving Sora's mom. I can hardly call him a father, really. I felt a bit angry with Namine's father.

"No.." I finally spoke up. "No, it's not your fault. It's his. He was cheating on your mom."

Namine didn't reply but she hugged me even more. "Roxas." She whispered. "I-I don't know what to do."

I frowned. I honestly didn't know what to say. "Namine..." I could only murmur, as I let her cry on my shoulder.

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The next day was Sunday. Thank God! I got out of bed and changed into some clothes. I had woken up late. I was with Namine for hours in the park, comforting her. I wondered if she felt any better. Maybe I should call.

"Hey Mom." I greeted my mother as I sat down on a chair by the kitchen table. "Can Namine come over?"

"Sure, but I'll be gone for a while. You know, at the library studying." My mother replied. She had a very busy schedule. She worked three days a week and went to school four days a week. "Oh, and you don't have school on Monday. Teacher's meeting." She told me.

"Really? Awesome! Thanks for telling me." I smiled.

"Your welcome. Well, better get going. Love you, Roxas!" She called before shutting the door.

"Bye!" I got up and looked around for the phone. I found it and called Namine's number.

"Hello?" A gruff voice answered. I didn't recognize it. But I was pretty sure I'd heard that voice before...just not at Namine's.

"Umm, can I talk to Namine?" I asked.

"Sure." The gruff voice replied. A few seconds later, I heard Namine's voice.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Namine. This is Roxas."

"Oh, hi."

"Umm, do you want to come over?" I asked. After I said it, I realized how stupid and sudden it sounded.

"Yes! I'd love to!" Namine seemed pleased. "I'll be over in a minute. Okay?"

"Sounds good." I replied. "See you!" I hung up after Namine did. I was glad Namine could make it over, but I was curious about that voice. It sounded so familiar, and I hated it. I hated the voice. I didn't know why, though. I suppose I can ask Namine.

Soon, the door bell rang. I ran to get the door, making a mental note to myself to not look into her eyes. I opened the door. I found Namine looking at me and smiling. I pulled the door wider and let her in, covering my face because I was blushing.

"Hi, Namine. How are you?" I asked as we sat down at the table in my kitchen.

"Good. I feel better that I told someone about it." She replied, smiling at me once again. I knew she was referring to the news about her father. I nodded.

"Oh, but wait. Why did you tell me? You could have told Kairi or someone else." I asked.

"Well, not to be mean, but Kairi would have told Selphie and Selphie would have told everyone. I don't want everyone's sympathy, you know?" Namine answered.

I nodded again. "But why me?"

Namine looked away from me. "Because I can trust you." I leaned toward her, wondering why she was turning her head.

"You're blushing!" I yelled, standing up and pointing.

"I am not!" Namine yelled back defensively. But she looked at me while she said that and now I knew for a fact that Namine was blushing.

"Yes you are! Your face is all red!" I grinned.

"..Ha! You are too!" Namine pointed at me. I raised a hand to my face. Was I? I didn't feel hot or anything.

"Namine, you liar." I said to her, laughing.

"Okay Roxas, whatever you say." Namine said, grinning. We were perfectly happy. I hadn't seen Namine laugh like that in a long time. Besides at Kairi's party. But, what troubled me was her eyes. Even though she acted content, her eyes were sad.

"Hey Roxas?" Namine asked. I met her eyes and they were pleading and still sad. "Could I...sleep over?"

"What?!" I asked, my face flaring up.

Namine looked away, blushing. "Sorry I asked..."

"No, no, no, you can. But..why?" I asked.

"Roxas...my mother has a boyfriend." She stopped.

"Oh...don't worry I understand. He's a jerk, right?" I asked. I was reminded of my father once again. Most the time, he was a jerk. A huge one. Other times he would be nice. I don't why my mom tolerated with him. She should have done something. The only reason I know this information is because I found my mom's diary in the basement of our house. She had called him 'a kind jerk.'

"Well, no." Namine answered. "But he can get on my nerves. He's a little bit nice, but he doesn't even talk to me."

"Oh. So, what's his name?" I wondered.

"His name's Cloud."

I tensed up a little. Cloud was my father's name. It was a common name where I live. I knew lots of people who named their sons Cloud. Namine knew my father was also called Cloud. She was looking at me, worried.

"He's got black hair, so it's not your fath...umm... ex-father," Namine said.

I didn't say anything. I swear sometimes Namine can read my mind. "Yeah, there are a lot of people named Cloud." I finally said. "Anyway, let's talk about something else. This is such a grim topic."

Namine nodded. "Yeah." She agreed. "So, let's go for a walk. You want to?"

"Sure why not?" I replied as I grabbed a sweater.

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"It's the beginning of December. Why isn't there any snow yet?" I asked. We were walking aimlessly around my neighborhood.

"Good question. Actually, we're expecting snow tomorrow. Or the weatherman is." Namine replied. "I love snow, don't you?"

"Yeah. Especially snow boarding!" I said. Man, oh man, did I love to snow board.

"Snow boarding, huh?" Do you think you can teach me how to snow board?" Namine asked.

"Yeah, defiantly!" I replied. "As soon as the snow comes." I grinned.

"Thanks, Roxas." Namine said. We sat down at a bench near the park where Namine told me her problem. We were quiet and Namine was watching some crows fight over an abandoned slice of pizza.

I thought about what Namine told me. Her father left because he was afraid. A coward, knowing the consequences of cheating on another woman. Not exactly like what my father did, but it's bad enough. Why did this have to happen? It will probably mess up our relationship. I sighed. No wonder I was an emo half the time.

I remembered something as I stared at Namine. She's sleeping over. She is sleeping over at my house. Alone. Thoughts raced through my head. It was just like being in the closet at Kairi's party. Except I chose to do this. I gulped. Namine looked at me then. I smiled at her.

Me. Namine. Sleep over. Alone. This was definitely going to be... interesting.

End of Chapter 6

Mwuhahahaha! Um..yeah the only reason Cloud is Namine's mom's boyfriend is because I didn't feel like making someone up. So I chose Cloud. -cough- Okay, I expect at least 9 or ten review to continue! Yes that's right. 9 OR 10! -explodes-