A/N: Okay I apologize for this lame chapter, I have a bit of writers block on this story but wanted ti update something since I will be very busy in the next upcoming weeks with college finals! D: I'd like to thank everyone for viewing, favoriting, following, and of course reviewing the story! You all rock!:)
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Chapter Four: Big Brother Knows Best, So Does Little Brother
(Roxas POV)
"So, hows college treating ya?" I asked Vanitas, my older brother.
We were sitting on the roof smoking a butt. Mom and dad were working, Ven was at Terra's, and Namine took Marlene, Denzel, and Nora with her to the park. I wanted to go with them, but Vanitas compelled me into helping him fix the motor on his motorcycle.
Which we've now accomplished and found ourselves doing this. Meh, works for me.
Vanitas sent me glare as he drew out the tobacco from his mouth, blowing it right into my direction.
I laughed and did the same to him. "I take that as bad?"
He laughed sarcastically. "Dude, I hardly see Aqua anymore..."
I raised a brow. "Oh? Still hooked on her, huh?"
He punched my shoulder. "Shut up, idiot."
I noticed his cheeks were turning a light pink. I couldn't resist.
"Oooohh you've got it bad, bro!"
That earned me another punch to the shoulder, not that I wasn't used to it.
"Anymore comments that come out of your mouth and I swear I'll shove that fucking cigarette down your throat!" Vanitas growled, fuming at me. His amber eyes sparked with anger.
If it were anyone else, they'd be running for their lives about now. Vanitas was as tough as he looked, but being his younger brother I knew what his weak points were. He liked to threaten more than fight unless absolutely necessary, or if he was really pissed off. He's the one who taught me how to fight off bullies, got me into smoking, and even gave me advice on girls.
He'd never admit it to a soul, but we're really close.
"Come on, lighten up!" I replied, patting him on the back. "There's plenty of fish in the sea! Remember how despondent I was when Xion dumped me? Then I found Namine, and I'm happy as I ever was! Aqua just wasn't the right one for you!"
He took a puff out from his cigarette and sighed.
"Yeah, and that's what sucks the most...we had something, man. We really did, and then I fucking blew it."
I looked at my brother. "That was years ago...and it was her idea."
He smirked at me. "It takes two to tango, lil' brother!"
I laughed. "I know, but she shouldn't be taking making it look like it was all your fault."
"But it was." He protested. "Having her was like having the world, she'd always write me these little poems and greet me with hugs...it was little things, but they were huge to me...ya know? And I was the asshole who would ignore her when I was around my friends, use her for my own pleasure...I used her Roxas. Like a fucking toy, I used her!" He was shouting now.
"Hey, you might want to keep it down..." I said.
"I don't give a shit, let them hear me." He growled, taking another drag out from his cigarette.
I put mine out by jamming the tip into the shingles of our roof, then I tossed it below us, watching it grow smaller as it got closer to the ground, landing on the sidewalk.
"Everyone looks at me as an ignorant asshole." Vanitas muttered, resting his head against the window pane and gazing at the setting sun before us.
"Hey, you're human. You make mistakes, the key is to learn from them. Nobody is perfect, hell do you think you're the only one who's ever made a mistake?" I looked at him. He stayed silent and kept his gaze forward.
I rolled my eyes impatiently and grabbed him by the shirt collar and gave him a yank. He jumped, almost dropping his cigarette.
"Dude, what the hell!?" He snapped, boring his eyes into mine.
"Stop feeling sorry for yourself, you only feel this way because you're ALLOWING a war with yourself. Look at me, Marlene almost died because I was the stupid idiot who let her climb that fucking tree! Look at Dad! He estranged everyone so he could wallow in his own self-pity! Are you telling me you're going to be like that?" I snarled, looking him dead in the eye.
He looked at me shocked, like I've just smacked him.
I let go of his shirt.
"Hakuna Matata!"
He raised a brow. "Excuse me?"
I rolled my eyes. "Hakuna Matata! You know...from The Lion King?"
He scoffed.
I shook my head. "Anyways, my point is, you've got so much going for you, Van. Don't blow it all away by letting your past get to you!"
He was silent for a few minutes, smoking his cigarette and looking back out at the horizon. Taking everything I said into thought. I waited patiently until he finally looked over his shoulder at me with a slight grin.
"You really are a piece of shit, you know that?" That was his way of saying thanks.
"Hey! I've learned from the best!" I replied, throwing an arm around his shoulders.
"Don't you forget it, and by the way if you tell anyone about our little talk including Ventus, I will dismember your dick."
"Well, I need that!" I smirked. "You have my word!"
He shoved me away from him.
"Good."
(Namine's POV)
Even though Xion, Siefer, and my father were in prison I'd still find myself looking over my shoulders expecting one of them to be there behind me.
I knew It was a bad idea taking the kids to the park as soon as we left the Seventh Heaven, it would have been different if Roxas were with us, but he had to help Vanitas with his motorcycle. Having Roxas, Axel, Vanitas, even Ventus around always made me feel secure. Ventus wasn't the best fighter, but he was fast. He could probably get a few good punches in if he really tried.
"Namie! Look! No hands!" Nora called out to me from the swing she was sitting on.
I shook my head and gently took her wrists and brought them up to the handles of the slide. "Hold on please, I don't want you falling off."
"Namie, are you alright!?" Marlene asked me, she was swinging like a monkey, her long brown braids moving back and forth with her. "You seem worried!"
I couldn't fight off a smile, Roxas wasn't kidding whenever he said that she was too smart for her age.
"I'm fine..." I lied, clearing my throat. "It's getting pretty late, how about we head home and see whats for dinner?"
"Oh! I'm in!" Denzel replied, jumping off his swing and landing perfectly on his feet.
"Me too!" Marlene added, kicking and dragging her feet onto the wood-chipped ground to stop her wild swinging. "Mom always loves my help! She says I'm the best helper in the whole house!"
"Me three!" Nora said, as I helped her off the swing. "Buttercup is probably getting hungry!"
I laughed at that, she really adored that furry guy, and he was quite fond of her himself.
"Alright you three, hold hands." I said, taking Nora's and Denzels smaller hands in mine.
Marlene nodded as she eagerly took Nora's other hand.
The four of us walked down the block, staying as far onto the sidewalk as possible to avoid the passing cars and trains that went by. Twilight Town was know for its ruthless train drivers, according to Roxas and Pence.
The sky was a bright gold color that radiated off the buildings and shops, along with ruthless train drivers Twilight Town was the world known for its sunsets. I couldn't tell you how many I've painted and sketched since we've moved here.
"Oh! Dad's home! Maybe he'll let me help polish Fenrir!" Denzel cried out in delight, as we approached the Seventh Heaven.
The garage door was open, and there was Cloud himself dismounting his beloved bike.
"Hi, Dad!" Denzel cried, letting go of my hand and running over to his father.
I watched in awe as the smallest of a smile appeared on Cloud's face as he hoisted his son up in his arms for a hug.
I felt Marlene and Nora tug at my arms, they were getting antsy and probably hungry.
I smiled and looked down at Marlene. "You don't want to say hi to your father?"
She shook her head. "No way! He's all greasy and dirty right now! I'll give him a hug once he's showered! Now come on! Mom's probably waiting for us!"
She pulled Nora's hand and lead her inside the Seventh Heaven. I got the door behind them, but just before I was about to walk in I caught a glimpse of a dark hooded figure from across the street...staring right at me...
A/N: Whhooo! Don't you just love those cliffhangers!? ;) Anyways thank you for reading! It would be much appreciated if you left me a review! :) ALSO, I'd like to ask you all something, those of you who've read Destiny High (If you haven't you can find it on my page and read it!) should I bring my OC character Ari in and pair her with Vanitas? Or have Aqua and Terra split and Aqua go with Vanitas?
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