Rumors

Three classes had passed already, and Rinoa found herself standing in the lunch room, glancing around and getting a feel for the room, and what kinda of people sat where. So far, she had, had a 'run-in' with Yuna, and a not so pleasant conversation with Rikku. Oh yeah. And she was married to one of her class-mates for a stupid project in her first hour. Stupid... She thought to herself, snapping around when she felt a hand rest on her shoulder, her fists clenched. There was no way in hell she'd let someone get the better of her. However, when her chocolate orbs met a deep, light blue, she paused, blinking a couple of times. Was that a small smile playing on her 'visitor's' face? "Sorry if I scared you." Roxas apologized, motioning to her clenched fists, tilting his head a bit. "A bit of advice, don't eat the cafeteria food." he added indicating to his own lunch bag before passing her, heading for the set of double doors made of glass, leading to a court-yard.

After a couple of steps, he paused and glanced back with a curious look, tilting his head. "Coming? It'll be a good opportunity to discuss our project, and set up a schedule." He then offered, the cat ears twitching with every light movement he made. Noticing her eyes lifting, he smiled a little. "My little brother made it for me. It's warm." he said, turning to face her fully.

"Why'd Rikku just walk off like that in Parenting class?" Rina asked out of nowhere, an annoyed look crossing her features. Roxas blinked, then laughed and turned to walk away, leaving her without an answer, only causing her to glare at him in annoyance, and curiosity. "Hey! Answer me!" she demanded as she chased after him, grabbing his arm when they were outside. "Come on, tell me!" she tried once more.

"It's a long story." Roxas told her.

"We have time." Rinoa pointed out.

"She's afraid of change, I guess." He shrugged as he said this, a very light smirk being hid from her view as he turned a bit, the hood blocking his face. "This way, dear." he then joked, grabbing hold of her hand loosely and leading her to a certain spot in the court yard. Rina's eyes dropped to their hands with a mild look of surprise.

"Um..." She started, then pulled her hand free when they were outside, rolling her eyes. "I know how to walk." Roxas glanced back at her, raising a brow, an amused look crossing his features with something hidden deep within his eyes. "Are you wearing eye liner?"

"Got a problem?"

"What's with the new trend with guys wearing make up now-a-days..." Rina said, more to herself. Roxas tilted his head, then shrugged his shoulders.

"Another one. Should've known." he muttered, turning to walk away, shoving his hands into the pocket of his hoodie and lowering his head. "You're all the same." He said aloud. "You're still the same as I remember, too." He added the last part more to himself, so no one around him heard.

"Excuse me?" Rina asked, quickly walking to catch up with him. "What the hell is your problem? Got a stick up your ass or something?" She asked, taking a step back when Roxas just stopped and turned to face her, his bright blue eyes a dark shade, almost cloudy.

"Don't make this project difficult. Once it's over, I'll leave you alone. The last thing I need right now is to deal with someone like them."

"Well, you're the one that's making it difficult by assuming things. I just moved here, and already everyone's giving me trouble." Rina snapped back, her eyes narrowing a bit. Roxas tilted his head a little, before shrugging and turning away again.

"I'll meet you at your house later tonight." he then said with a wave. 'He doesn't even know where I live...' Rina thought, watching him walk away, before shrugging.

"His problem, not mi..."

"Hello there. I see you're getting to know Roxy." An all too familiar voice spoke from behind her, and she turned to see the face it belonged to.

"Yuna..."

"You're rather daring. He's on trial for a couple of murders. I'd stay away from him if I were you. Oh, but that's right. You don't care about your life, do you?" Yuna asked with a smug smile. Rina narrowed her gaze at her and shifted her weight.

"Oh great, it's the wicked witch from the west." She stated in a bored tone. "You shouldn't spread rumors about people, ya know. It always comes back to bite you in the ass."

"But, I'm not lying, Rinoa. Here, take a look." Yuna started to dig something from her bag, holding it out to Rina. "Read for yourself. Wakka's in a coma, and Tidus died. Roxas is the main suspect."

"Tidus was always a man whore, and I thought you said two murders." Rina shot, taking the paper from her, glancing over it.

"Smart-ass. Fine, don't listen to me."

"Is that why Rikku's terrified of him?" Rina asked, lifting her gaze, raising a brow at the look in Yuna's eyes.

"No, actually. He jumped her a few years ago." she replied.

"I see... Whatever you say, Hikari. Never liked your 'tall-tales anyway." Rina said in a bored tone, turning to walk away. Yuna folded her arms and shifted her weight this time.

"He'll find your house on his own. Watch your back." She warned, turning to meet up with her lackeys.

Panda's Note; Woo! That was kinda fun. Wanna know what happens next? Well then, review, kays? And the next chapter will be written by Evelyn. Until next time; Ciao.