~Familiar and Safe,

Familiar and Comforting,

Familiar and yet,

So, so

Scary~

Chapter 11: Go Jump Out A Window

Roxas stood in front of the door, feeling very uncomfortable.

It was the day after Naminé went into the hospital, and she came home this morning. As soon as he heard she was out he went to see, even though that meant ditching school. Then again, he's never really cared about the place. He was glad Sora told him where she lived, though it was when he'd rather not know.

Sighing, he knocked on the door after standing there for about five minutes.

"Roxas?" He was surprised that she answered it. He thought for sure Cloud would make her stay in bed.

"Uh, Hey," He ran a hand through his spikes, looking away. "I, uh, heard you were let out earlier."

"Yeah," She said, her voice quiet. An awkward silence fell over them until she said, "Do you want to come in?"

"Uh, sure." She stepped aside, letting him in before shutting the door.

They sat in the living room, and somehow the awkwardness from when they were at the door had lifted somewhat.

"So, how are you feeling?" Roxas asked.

"Better. Just tired," Naminé said. It was then Roxas noticed how her eyes seemed a bit dull, and how her skin was a little pale.

"I didn't wake you did I?" he asked, frowning.

"No. Well, I was actually just thinking about taking a nap when you came." She said. She paused for a second, then asked, "What…what time did you leave?"

Assuming she was talking about at the Hospital Roxas said, "Around Six this morning I think."

He watched, amused, as her face flushed. She probably didn't realise he basically spent the night with her. Not that he was planning on it. The dirty blonde just got so tired and comfortable(On a Hospital bed; figure that out) that he didn't see the point in leaving.

"Do you want me to leave so you can get some sleep?"

"No," She replied a little too quickly, making her flush more. "You can stay. If you want."

"You sure?"

"Yeah," Naminé stood, walking to where Roxas assumed the kitchen was.

Roxas leaned back into the cushions of the couch. He sighed, his lips pulling up into a small smile. Funny. He thought everything was going to be difficult trying to get close to her again but somehow, it seemed easy to talk to her now. Maybe she was right. All they needed was time to get used to each other again.

His phone rang then. Pulling it out of his pocket he saw it was his dear cousin.

"Hey Sora."

"Roxas, where are you? You weren't in third."

"I came to see May, alright?" Roxas sighed.

"Nams? Why didn't you tell me? I want to see her too!"

"You can see her after school."

"Or I can just ditch like you."

"Sora, we both know you would never ditch twice in a month, let alone a week back-to-back."

"…whatever. Oh, Axel was looking for you."

"Why?" Roxas frowned.

"I don't know. He just said to text him sometime today."

"I see." He said, though he was slightly distracted. He thought he saw something move across the room.

"Anyway, gotta go. See ya."

"Yeah, bye."

"Who were you talking to?" Sora looked up to see Riku and Kairi walking over to him.

"Roxas. He's visiting Naminé." he said.

"How'd he know she was home already?" Kairi asked.

"Guilty," Riku raised his hand.

"Why?"

"I have my reasons." Kairi frowned but didn't comment on it. They started to head for the Caf to meet their friends when Sora remembered something.

"Shit! I forgot to tell Roxas that Naminé still has Alonzo!" Sora took his phone back out, about to call his cousin back when it disappeared.

"Hey! Riku!"

"He doesn't need to know that yet." Riku said, waving the phone in the air.

"And why not?"

"Because that's my reason." With a smirk, he disappeared into the crowd of students in the hall.

"Doesn't…Alonzo hate Roxas?" Kairi asked.

"Yeah." Sora answered, looking worried. "More than Riku I think."

'Damn cat' Roxas thought, wincing as he placed the black facecloth on his cheek where the insane mammal scratched him.

"Sorry." Naminé came into the kitchen, having just locked Alonzo out of the house.

"It's alright." he removed the cloth, revealing three long scratched on his cheek. "Not your fault cat is insane."

For one, Naminé didn't get mad at him insulting her cat. For whatever reason, Alonzo hated Roxas. When she first got him, and Roxas came over to see him, the feline started hissing and ran away. It just went down hill from there.

"Is it bad?" she asked.

"Just sings. I've had worse," He said. He saw her frown but she didn't comment on it.

"Here, let me see," She stepped closer, looking at the scratches. "Huh. Your lucky, I don't think they'll scar."

"Yeah. Lucky," The dirty blonde scoffed. And to think, all he did was reach for the remote for the T.V and the furball spazzed right out. Naminé rolled her eyes and patted his cheek, making him flinch.

"You'll live." She said before yawning. It was then Roxas remembered how she said she was feeling tired.

"You should go lay down," he said.

"Don't worry, I'm good for awhile."

"Liar. C'Mon, I know the doctor had to of told you to get more rest." He knew he was right by her expression.

"Fine." She muttered. He followed her out of the kitchen and up the stars case.

"Your room's at the very top?" He frowned. He wondered how Naminé won that argument.

"I'm not a little kid anymore Roxas. My legs aren't as bad as they were-"

"But some days they are."

"This was just…something brought on by stress." When he rolled his eyes she said, "Stress is a factor. You know that."

"Yeah, I also know your stubborn, so you probably annoyed Cloud until he gave in. Either that, or you threatened to put the Furball in his room."

"Me? Never!" Naminé glanced over her shoulder, a playful glint in her eyes that made him laugh.

When they got to her room he paused in the door way, looking around. It was a rounded room with hardwood floors. The walls were a light gray, and covered with pictures and drawings. Her bed had a white comforter and some stuffed animal, one of them a Moogle he knew she got as a birthday present from Kairi when they were little.

"Nice room." He said.

"Thanks…I think," she said, carelessly tossing the toys off her bed and pulling her covers back.

"Not gonna change into something more comfortable?" Roxas asked, taking in her jeans and sweater.

"I will when you get out." Naminé answered, her back to him as she rearranged her pillows.

"Do I have to?"

"I am not changing in front of you Roxas."

"Says the girl who used to say, 'What's the problem? Bra and underwear are the same as wearing a bathing suit-'"

"I was Eleven when I said that."

"Just turned Thirteen actually. Still, I wouldn't mind seeing-"

"Out!" The petite blonde turned around, her face red. She walked over to him and began pushing him out. "Out, out, out!"

"Okay! I'm going, I'm going!" Roxas said, letting her have her way.

"Good. Or else I'm letting Alonzo back in!"

"Harsh," Roxas smirked. When he got to the door way he said, "Oh and, May?"

He turned around, leaning forward until he face was barely an inch from hers. Her face immediately flushed.

"I wasn't kidding about not minding seeing you in your-" before he could finish his sentence she shoved him out the room, slamming the door in his face.

"Go jump out a window Roku!" She yelled. Roxas couldn't help but laugh. He forgot how fun it was to tease her.

"I'll just watch some T.V downstairs while you sleep then?" he called once he calmed down. After a brief pause he hear her soft voice say, "okay".

When Naminé heard his footsteps fade away she slide down the door until she hit the floor, taking a deep breath, her lips pulling up into an unconscious smile.

She was surprised at how easy it was to talk to him, when just a week ago she was scared to be in the same room as him. Though she had to admit, as happy as it made her that it was starting to get normal again, even with the awkwardness that came every now and then, it still made her anxious. She knew he regretted saying those words, the same words her mother abused her with, and only did it so she'd go to Radiant Garden. Yet a part of her, the irrational and pessimistic part, was scared it would only be temporary.

'I'm being paranoid' she thought, getting up and walking to her bed. 'I know I'll be able to trust him again'

Roxas was watching "That 70's Show" reruns and beginning to doze off when he heard the front door open.

"Honey! I'm home!"

His eyes flew open. He knew that voice too well.

"What the hell are you doing here?" he asked, sitting up.

"I was curious about how the Little Miss was," Axel grinned, sitting on the chair. "Plus, I had to talk to you."

"And how the hell do you know she lives anyway?"

"School files. You'd think they'd keep those locked up better. All I had to was get Dem-Dem to distract those secretary chicks for five minutes and-"

"You could of just called me you know." Roxas interrupted.

"Where's the fun in that?" Axel waved a finger at the blonde. "Also, I doubt you would of told me where she lives."

"So true," Roxas muttered under his breath. Axel knowing where Naminé lived couldn't be a good thing. In a louder voice he added, "What did you need to talk about?"

"What we found out last night." Roxas frowned. He got up and made his way to the kitchen, thinking it'd be easier to talk there. Axel got up and followed him.

Roxas leaned against the counter before asking, "So?"

"Nothing about Xi-Well, you know." Axel sighed. "But we did find out that Marluxia was doing some business behind the Organizations back."

"Marluxia?" Roxas thought back to the tall, pink haired man. He was a bit arrogant, and somewhat vain, but he was a good person to hang out with. "What kind of business?"

"Something to with somethin' in Travers Town. There were a bunch of files with his name applied. We're sending someone there for awhile to check out what it's exactly about."

"Who?"

"Who else?" Not waiting for an answer Axel said, "Larxene, of course."

"Larxene?" Roxas shook his head. "Dude, her and Marluxia were close. Really close. If it's true that 'luxia was doing something against the Organization, how do we know she wasn't in on it? Or still not?"

"Because she's not." Axel frowned. When Roxas was about to argue he said, "Look, we're not talking about this. She's leaving in a few days. You comin to see her off?"

"Yeah, and get another heel to the chest?" The blonde snorted.

"You brought it on yourself man."

"You're the one who told her."

"Slipped out."

"How?"

"Don't know, didn't think that far ahead."

Roxas gave him an annoyed look but before he could give a sarcastic reply a drowsy voice said, "Why is there a redhead who isn't my cousin in my house?"

The two friends turned to see Naminé, who had changed into a black tank top and blue shorts with clouds on them, standing there in the walkway, rubbing her eyes. Roxas had to admit, she looked really cute at the moment.

"He broke in. You should probably call the cops," Roxas told her. She starred at him for a moment, glanced at Axel, then back at him.

"…I'm…going back to bed." she said, yawning and leaving the room. When she was gone Axel let out a low whistle.

"Okay, I have to admit. That was random, and very adorable. I see why you like her."

Roxas rolled his eyes, not bothering to reply. He checked the time and was surprised to see it was 3:30. "Sora and the others are gonna be here soon. I should leave."

"Don't wanna get punched again?" his friend grinned. "By the way, how'd you get the scratch?"

"By Satan," Roxas muttered. "I'm gonna tell Namine I'm leaving then meet you in the truck."

"How'd you get here anyway?"

"Bus." Axel watched him disappear before making his way outside. As he waited, he thought about the blonde. He seemed different from yesterday. That teenaged angst aura that always surrounded was lightened up. It was still there, but as least it wasn't still thick enough to cut with a knife.

'Huh. Who knew the girl would have suck a quick affect on him' he thought. Then again, he's known Roxas for awhile now. He met the kid when he was Fourteen and Roxas Eleven. Sure, it was an awkward age difference but the runt was always mature for his age. Even back then Axel knew that, even though Roxas ever mentioned her by name, that he cared about the Little Miss.

Axel looked at the house when he heard the door shut and raised an eyebrow. Even from here he could see the blondes red face.

"Okay, let's go," Roxas muttered once he got in the truck.

"Dude, why are you so red?"

"Am not."

"Yeah, you are."

"Not."

"You didn't do anything perverted in her room, did-"

Smack!

"Shut up and drive, Asshole."

A/N:Hmm, I wonder why Roku was blushing so much? I'll just leave that up to your guy's imaginations.

I am so sorry I haven't updated sooner! I lost my USB and couldn't find until a week ago, and by then my Finals came. Sadly, I'm going to Ontario in a few hours for a month(Give or take) so I don't know when I'll update again.

Oh, and does anyone know how this new image thing is supposed to work? I don't understand it at all.

Chapter Fact:

Namine saying, "Go jump out a window," Is one of my favourite lines. I say it a lot, or so my friends tell me.