Faded: Well, you asked for it, and here it is! Chapter 9!
Riane: Ye-ah!
Faded: Right...well, I hope y'all like it!
Riane: The Faded Guardian does not own any of the Kingdom Hearts characters or places mentioned here. She only owns her OC's. Doesn't that suck?
Faded: ON WITH THE SHOW!
Riena's POV
I walked down the hall back to the dorm. I had left study hall early with Axel; apparently he had wanted to talk to me about something. I had agreed, but hadn't really been paying attention either. Roxas had seemed up or depressed about something during breakfast, but he had said he was fine. "C'mon Ri," Axel called, holding the door open.
"Coming," I said, walking in.
He sat down on my bed and motioned for me to sit next to him. "Ri…" he sighed.
"What is it?" I asked.
"I saw what you did."
Aw shit! Did he find out about my…my cutting? I wondered. "W-what do you mean?"
"Riena, I've seen the scars from your cuts."
I dropped my gaze to the floor. "Oh…"
"Look, I really don't want you to do that to yourself." He placed a finger under my chin, and lifted it slightly so that my gaze back on him. "If it's really bothering you that much, just come talk to one of your friends, ok? That's what we're here for."
His emerald eyes were sincere, that much I could tell. So I nodded and said, "Okay…"
"Now promise me you won't do it anymore?"
"I promise."
"Good girl." He ruffled my hair playfully.
I giggled a bit but then said, "Now I have to say something." My tone was serious. This thing had been bugging me for quite some time and I needed to get it out of my system.
"What is it?" he asked.
I took a deep breath and said, "I think we should just be friends. I mean, I really like you, but it's just more of a 'big-brother' love. So I think it would be better if we were friends."
"Oh, that's all? It's ok," he told me. "I'm fine with that."
"So…friends?"
"Definitely."
I gave him a hug and in the back of my mind wondered what Naomi and Demyx could be up to.
Naomi's POV
As Demyx and I were studying together, I saw Riena and Axel leaving a bit early. Hmm… wonder if Axel has found out about Riena's little secret yet…
"You ok?" Demyx asked. "Cause we can reschedule our date tonight if you want."
I shook my head. "No, it's alright. I was just thinking about something Riena said to me one time," I said almost whispering.
Flashback
"Naomi, can I talk to you for a sec?" asked Riena.
"Sure." I followed her into our room. It was empty since Axel had forced Roxas to have an eating contest with him, and both were still at dinner. "So what's up Ri?" I asked.
"I…well…I, uhh…I'll just show you." With that, Riena took off her wristband—which she never takes off mind you—and carefully showed me her wrist. What I startled me. Along her wrist, I saw scars.
"You've been cutting yourself."
"Yeah," she said, looking at the ground.
"But…you do realize you are slowly killing yourself…right? And, I knew you were depressed, but I didn't know that you went this far.:
"Please…don't tell anyone." Her eyes shined pleadingly.
"I won't, but you have to show me what you used to…do this."
She sighed, relenting and nodded. Then she got up and asked this I would as well. I did as she wanted and she lifted up her mattress, grabbed something shiny, and handed it to me.
It was a compass.
End Flashback
"Demyx, I'm going to go and get ready for our date, kay?"
"Alright," he said. "I'll see you later."
I waved to him and walked back to the room.
Riena's POV
I heard the door open and saw Naomi walk in. "Hey lovers," she teased. "What's up?"
"Well, we are lovers no more!" I replied, striking a tragic pose.
"Really?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yep." Axel replied. "We're just friends now."
"Friends with benefits!" I added, giving him a friendly kiss on the cheek.
Then, the door opened a second time. This time though, it was Roxas. "Oi, what's up?" he asked.
"Ri and Axel broke up!" Naomi exclaimed.
"Really? That's too bad guys."
"Nah," I said. "We're better off as friends anyway."
"Okay. Just as long as Axel didn't upset you. 'Cause if head, well, let's just say he'd look different." Roxas said with a smirk.
"Hey! You can't beat on me, little buddy!" Axel told him.
"He can if Ri-chan says it's alright." Naomi said.
"Yep." I smirked. "Now, Naomi, let's find something for you to wear for your date."
"It's not a date! We're just hanging out!"
"Whatever. Now stand in front of me." I pulled out a pile of her clothes and tossed a couple of suitable outfits at her. "Try those on and we'll see how you look."
"Whatever," she said, going into the bathroom to change. About five minutes later, she came out again. "Ta-da," she said dryly.
I looked her up and down. "Hmm…nope. Try on the next one."
She rolled her eyes. "I feel like a five year old playing dress-up."
About 3 out-fit changes later, she came out in the perfect outfit. "Yes!" I exclaimed. "Yes, yes, yes, absolutely YES!"
"No!" she said. "Absolutely not! I am not wearing a skirt!"
"Yes you are!" I shoved her out of the dorm and said, "Have fun!"
Naomi's POV
"Hey! Open up this door! Come on, Riena! At least give me my bag!" I cried, banging on the door.
She tossed out my messenger bag and said, "Get a move on! You're going to be late!"
"Shut the fuck up!"
I walked upstairs to Demyx's dorm and knocked. "Come in," I heard him say.
"Hey." I felt kind of awkward being in a room that also belonged to Zexion.
"Welcome to my humble abode. Zexion's at the library," he said, probably seeing me looking at Zexion's stuff. "So what do you want to do?"
I shrugged. "I dunno. Talk?"
"Ok. Did you know I play guitar?"
"No way," I said, pretending to be interested.
"Yeah. I kinda taught myself."
"Cool."
"Do you want me to play a song?"
"Sure. Why not." He started playing some song on his blue guitar. I pretended to listen and inspected the room some more. Demyx's side of the room was quite…different. Oh what the hell, it was just plain WEIRD. He had a couple lava lamps and these funky designs all over the wall. I got kinda freaked out so I looked to Zexion's side. His was at least somewhat normal. He had a desk that was extremely organized. He also had a black bedspread and posters of "My Chemical Romance" and other bands that I never even heard of. I could tell he was a bit of a neat freak because everything seemed to be placed just so. "Hey, hello? Is anyone home?" I heard Demyx ask me. I looked at him blankly and then noticed he had finished playing. "Well…?"
"Oh. It was very good. I liked it." I lied.
"Thanks!" Oh my god, did he actually believe me? I am the worst liar in the world, I swear. He played some more I was starting to get really bored. If something didn't happen soon I thought I might combust. Then, the next thing I knew, Demyx was moving closer. His eyes slid shut and, well…I started freaking out!
"Wait! Stop!" I cried. "I don't like you! I like Zexion!"
He stopped. "Whoa, wait…what? You like Zexion?"
"Yeah."
"Then why the hell did you say yes when I asked you out??"
"You looked so pathetically cute, I could help but say yes!"
"You shallow bitch!"
I deadpanned. "What did you just call me?"
"You heard me," he answered almost snidely.
"That is fucking it!" The next thing I knew, my fist made contact with his face. "My bad." I said, not exactly meaning it. All of a sudden, the door swung open and Zexion walked in. He looked at Demyx lying on the floor and then at me. "Good night." I said and walked out like I was on top of the world.
Riena's POV
Axel, Roxas, and I had been hanging out waiting for Naomi to come back. Finally, I heard banging on the door and Naomi yelling, "Let me in! I don't have my key!!"
"Should I let her in?" I asked the two boys.
"Nah. Leave her out there and let her think we left." Roxas said.
"I'll leave her out there for about five minutes." I said. I didn't want to get beat up, after all.
"Fine with me."
"OPEN UP THIS DOOR!!" Naomi yelled. "I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE!"
"La di da di da…" I sang to myself, ignoring the pounding on the door.
"GOD DAMMIT RIENA! OPEN UP!!"
"Ok guys, just pretend like we were watching TV or something." I told Axel and Roxas. They nodded and Axel laid on the floor and Roxas switched the TV on. "Ok, all set?" I asked.
"Yep." Axel replied, giving me a thumbs-up.
"Kay." I got up and finally let her in. "Do you have to be so loud? We were watching TV." I lied.
"Sure you were," she said, rolling her eyes.
"So what happened?" Axel asked eagerly. I swear, sometimes he's as much of a gossip-whore as Kairi and Naminè.
"Well…Demyxkindapissedmeoff,andIpunchedhimintheface,and…I met Zexion…" she sighed dreamily as she said Zexion's name.
"You liiiiiiike him!" I teased.
"So? What are you gonna do about it?"
"Maybe I'll tell him…"
"No! Oh god! Please don't!"
"Fine."
Sure, I wouldn't tell him, but if I knew Demyx's reputation, Naomi's secret wasn't safe for much longer.
Faded: Well, that's the end of it. Is it too cliffy? I'm sorry! Don't send evil ninja monkeys after me! -hides in a pillow fort-
Riane: Review and I'll make sure the next chapter is up soon!