Chapter 4: the Final Dress Rehearsal and Secrets

(Myrr POV)

Ever since we've started preparing for the Spring Show, rehearsals have been going smoothly, other than the fact that Selphie wouldn't be fine with me taking the lead role she had wanted.

"Marvelous everyone," Lumaria said, "remember the final dress rehearsal is tomorrow, so be prepared."

I went offstage and went to retrieve my belongings which I've left astray from the others to not lead to confusion, when I saw Zexion, grabbing his book bag and handing me my own bag.

"Thank you Zexion, but I could have gotten it myself," I said.

"But then you would have had to bend over, and who knows what Selphie would do if she even got one embarrassing picture of you," Zexion said.

"Then I thank you for your consideration," I said.

I've been wondering why he would help me all this time, sure I was the one of the new kids, but he still doesn't know of my condition.

"Would you mind if I were to join you for dinner? Then we could practice our lines together," Zexion asked.

"Depends on what my father says," I said.

We both had made it to Dad's classroom, after asking him the question; he said it would be fine. I was glad that I was making a friend, but I didn't want to go home right away. I just needed to buy some time away from home.

"Hey Zexion, I forgot," I said, "I need to go to the library. I'll go home in an hour or two."

"I see," Zexion said.

"If you want, you could go to my house," I said, "just find Xion and tell her you're coming over."

"Okay," Zexion said, "I'll see you later, my little miracle."

I flinched at what he called me. He called me his little miracle. Funny thing is that is sort of what my name means. Myrr is just a nickname, but Myrrglosch means bits of a miracle. I guess that was why my dad named me Myrrglosch was because of my condition.

When I had gone to the library, I took my laptop out of my book bag and checked my email. I was hoping that Aqua had sent me the any news about my condition.

(Xion POV)

I was walking home from school with Roxas again when I heard someone shouting my name. When I turned around I saw it was Zexion Silvera.

"What is it Zexion?" I asked.

"I'm joining your family for dinner, if you wouldn't mind. But I sadly don't know where you lived," Zexion said.

"Is it because Roxas was coming over?" I asked.

"No," Zexion said in shock, "I didn't know. Honest."

"Okay then, come on," I said, "besides where's my sister?"

"At the library," Zexion said.

"That's one of her excuses," I said, "she told you a lie like how she told others who had wanted to date her back at Radiant Garden."

"Wait what?" Zexion asked, "Why do you think I want to date her? I just want to be her friend!"

"It's just nothing," I said, "I promised Myrr I wouldn't tell anyone of her secret."

"What secret?" Zexion asked. I bit my lip, what was I going to say?

(Myrr POV)

I was speed walking home, nothing new from Aqua. I guess I had nothing else to keep me from going home. I soon came within walking distance from Xion when I heard their conversation and Zexion asking about a secret. I trusted Xion well, but I wasn't sure. I soon found myself walking a little faster to catch up with them.

"Hey Xion," I said.

"Myrr! Why were you at the library?" Xion asked.

"Personal stuff, that's all," Myrr said then whispered in my ear, "Wanting to see if anything was new about my condition."

"I see," Xion said, "Let's hurry home, we'll find out what we're going to make for dinner."

Phew, she hadn't told them yet. I was beginning to feel that Zexion might be onto knowing about my condition. Anyway, both Xion and I agreed to make a regular dinner of garlic noodles, potatoes and some salmon. It wasn't an unusual dinner; I enjoyed having it, even if it did sound odd.

Afterwards, I to my room, sketching out a new idea I had of a water dragon. But it wasn't in a separate sheet of paper, it was in my sketch book, the one I've kept since our parents' divorce, I rarely drew anything within its blank pages, but something urged me to draw in one.

(Xion POV)

"Xion, dinner was amazing, but why did Myrr go into her room?" Zexion asked.

"She likes to spend time alone. Before we would do almost everything together, but now, I believe that if she wants to be alone, then she should," I said, being very careful not mentioning her condition.

"Would she mind if visited her in her room?" Zexion asked.

"I'm not sure, but if you want to then okay," I said, and then I was glaring at him, " but do anything to harm her and I'll be certain that you will never do the same thing again."

I carefully watched as Zexion placed his plate on the table, and then walked down the hall towards. When I thought he was not going to hurt her, I turned my breath and sighed. Then I was facing Roxas with a confused look on his face.

"Xion," Roxas asked, "What was that about?"

"Nothing," I said, I was obviously avoiding the question.

"I know there was something different about Myrr," Roxas said, "Your being protective of her. Just tell me why you said that to Zexion."

"Fine, when we were little, like I said, we did everything together," I said, "then something happened to Myrr, which I promised never to tell anyone, and that's when our lives changed. Mom had gotten a divorce but I was able to stay with Myrr since Mom never wanted anything of us ever again and we moved to Twilight Town."

"Don't worry Xion, I won't ask any more of it," Roxas said, "Trust me."

He hugged me, I could sort of understand, we were friends after all. I was glad that after Riku, I finally had someone to trust.

(Myrr POV)

I guess I didn't hear anyone knocking or the door opening. I was too busy drawing my water dragon to notice anything until I heard his voice."

"Myrr...Myrr?" it was Zexion, "Myrrglosch Frostwinds."

"What is it?" I asked.

"Are you okay?" Zexion asked, coming closer.

"What do you mean?" I asked, not looking away from my drawing.

"I mean, you being defensive and secluded," Zexion said, "I was like you before, until…"

"Until what?" I asked.

"Until you came into my life," Zexion said, "Every time I am not at school or in drama class, I think about you. I consider myself lucky."

"Why's that?" I asked finally looking at him.

"Because, you're different," Zexion said, "Your artistic, kind, helpful and have an amazing voice. Anyone who cherishes them would be lucky to have be your boyfriend. Yet something is making you hide it. Please, tell me."

"I would if I could trust you," I said.

"You can trust me," Zexion said, "I promise that I will never tell anyone of your secret."

"Well, I need to believe that I could trust you," I said, "I'm sorry but the secret stays with me."

"Don't worry, I won't ask you until you are ready," Zexion said.

Then we had practiced our lines, just as we told Dad. But when we finished, it was very late. I guess it was lucky that it was Friday, no school tomorrow and Zexion had nothing to do on the weekend. When dad came home, he called Zexion's parents who said it was okay for him to stay over for the night. Roxas had already left since he lived next door. I had set up where Zexion was going to sleep which was on the couch. But I did my best to make it at least comfortable.

"Thank you Myrr," Zexion said.

(Xion POV)

I was worried about Myrr. What if Zexion did hurt Myrr? But if there is a twin connection, and then I didn't feel it. I was waiting until Myrr came back. When she did, she seemed okay.

"Did he do anything to you?" I asked.

"No, we just talked. He was so close to knowing about it," Myrr said calmly, "He is a nice guy though."

"As long as you're okay then he's not like Riku," I said.

I left Myrr's room finding Zexion outside.

"Were you eavesdropping?" I asked.

"Yes, I'm sorry but," Zexion said, "I think I'm in love with your sister."

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes, but though, even if it had slipped," Zexion said, " I can never stop thinking about her, her voice when she sings still haunts my mind, her art brightens my mood. Oh, I could never stop wondering of her own seclusion."

"I see," I said, "Did she ever tell you of our past?"

"No, she didn't," Zexion said, "She said that when she believes she could trust me, she will."

"I still cannot tell anyone unless if she would let me or if she will tell you," I said.

"I know," Zexion said, "I just wonder why she would keep so many secrets."

"It's because she believed that these events that separated our families were all her fault," I said, "because of her…"

"Of her what?" Zexion asked.

"Nothing, I can't tell," I said, "good night Zexion."

"Fine then," Zexion said, "tell Myrr I said goodnight."