Kingdom Hearts- FFM V3!

As Namine walked through the park, she felt comforted by the fact that she was walking under Roxas' arm. Roxas--he had no idea what was coming. She hadn't told him that Sora and Kairi were here as well. He would find out soon enough. And now, walking at a calm pace, Namine casually scanned the area. No sign of Kairi and Sora yet, but she knew they would run into their friends soon enough.

Sora held Kairi's hand lightly as he walked, his eyes wandering over to the side of the pathway to a group of children running and having fun. It was a cute sight, reminding him of the fun day in the park he had experienced with Kairi, Namine, and Roxas. Roxas... Sora looked down at his feet. The two hadn't spoken for a very long time, and he wasn't going to break that silence. He had thought over this many times, and he decided it was better to focus on himself and Kairi for a while. So when Kairi said that she wanted to go for a walk in the park, and he accepted it without question. Their relationship was solid again, something he was very thankful for.

 

Kairi gave Sora's hand a gentle squeeze, her fingers lightly intertwined with his. She turned her head away from the lake to look in front of her as she walked alongside Sora at a peaceful pace. She wished that she and Namine didn't have to set it up this way, but Sora hadn't made any effort to speak to Roxas over the past few weeks, and having received no phone call or visit, she knew Roxas was behaving the same way. But her relationship with Sora was strong again, so she knew that even though she hadn't mentioned any of this to Sora he could still trust her; Kairi would do whatever it took to make things best for him, and this happened to be one of those ways. The girl looked ahead of her when a small breeze blew by, sweeping a few strands of hair into her face before they were pushed out of the way again. Her violet-blue eyes didn't catch any sign of the two blondes, but she knew they were somewhere nearby.

Roxas walked along the park's path, his arm lightly over Namine's shoulder. His girlfriend had suggested going to the park today, considering it was a nice day outside, so he had agreed naturally to the idea. And he was glad he had accepted the offer, because it was enjoyable. The silence between him and Namine was comfortable, a feeling he naturally experienced with her. As for how he felt with his friends...well, Roxas didn't really like to think about that. Ever since that night, Roxas hadn't spoken to Sora at all, or Kairi. It just wasn't the right time... Things had been pretty crazy, and Roxas's decision that night had caused a lot of tension between him and his "best friend". It kind of reminded him of how he and Axel used to be...a long time ago. His decision back then had tainted that friendship as well... Roxas didn't know whether he would ever make the right decisions, but right now he knew he had, the boy walking through the park and enjoying the peace that surrounded him and Namine for the moment.

 

Sora felt a breeze blow his brunette bangs into his eyes, and then out of them again, clearing his vision. It was a nice day, and he was glad he could be with Kairi again in this way. Ever since that first day, when they had spoken so openly and honestly, things had only gotten better between them. Not only that, but Sora's sickness had almost completely vanished as well. Now that he was taking medicine for it, he didn't feel sick at all. He gently squeezed Kairi's hand. Life was pretty good.

Namine looked up at Roxas as they walked, her eyes finding his despite the fact he wasn't looking at her. Would he be mad when he found out what she and Kairi had arranged? She certainly hoped not. She knew Roxas' heart, and she had a feeling he wouldn't be upset with her when she was simply trying to make things right. She turned her focus to the path in front of her again. Hopefully things would turn out all right.

 

Kairi turned her head to her left, the boy she loved now her main focus. She felt a small smile come to her face as she looked at the side of his face. He loved her so strongly, and she could only return that love the best she could. She hoped--no, knew that his trust for her was stronger as well, ever since that day. Hopefully he wouldn't be upset when he found out why they were really here.

Roxas let his eyes fall to the concrete he walked over as he traveled through the park alongside Namine. Over the last few weeks, their wounds had healed, the weights from Smith were lifted. He and Namine had taken care of each other over that time, supporting each other through the emotional effects of the battle but also helping each other cope with the physical injuries. Those were gone too; Namine was as beautiful as ever, the marks from Smith no longer against her skin. And Roxas's battle wounds had healed over time as well.

 

Sora felt a soft gaze on him, and he turned his head slightly, looking over at the girl walking beside him. He offered her a faint smile, the brunette squeezing her hand lightly. Things between them had eventually worked themselves out, the tension between them completely gone. Fate sure did have odd ways of working in their lives. But this time, Sora wasn't going to complain. They were together again, and that was what mattered.

Namine kept her eyes forward, knowing that Kairi was going to bring Sora in her and Roxas' general direction. She had a feeling they would run into each other soon; fate had a way of bring people back together after trying to hard to tear them apart. It was a big test, really. She and Roxas had passed their test, and the blonde girl knew that Sora and Kairi had passed theirs as well. But the next question was...Would Roxas and Sora pass their test?

 

Kairi tightened her hold on Sora's hand slightly, her eyes connected with his bright blue. Her smile remained on her face, the girl feeling a sense of peace in her heart. That feeling had only grown since that day at Sora's, and Kairi knew it would continue to develop through her life. Destiny had brought them together, and they were going to stay together...no matter what. Kairi gazed into Sora's eyes for a little longer before letting them wander to the park ahead of her, her smile softening a little.

Roxas let his hand rest lightly on Namine's shoulder, his arm over her shoulders. He kept his gaze on the concrete he walked on as he let a few of his fingers run over the exposed skin on the girl's shoulder. It seemed as if fate wasn't throwing any more tests his way, and he was relieved, especially since there were none impacting his and Namine's relationship. It was great that they weren't coming upon Namine at all. Her well-being was more important than Roxas's any day.

 

Sora held Kairi's hand securely in his hand, though not too tightly. As always, he was very gentle with Kairi. He could never hurt her, even by accident. He loved her too dearly to harm her in anyway, whether it was physical or emotional. After a few moments, he turned his gaze forward, looking at the path as he walked with Kairi by his side.

Namine looked over slightly to the side, feeling Roxas' fingers gently running over her shoulder. She smiled faintly at the site, Roxas' motion showing a small fraction of the love he felt for her. Namine finally understood his unconditional love, and she felt the same for him. Nothing, not even destiny or fate could change that. Now that it had brought them together, it couldn't tear them apart. Nothing could do that.

 

As Kairi and Sora traveled along the path, Kairi was actually growing a little nervous. She didn't want Sora to be upset with her for what she was doing, though she had a feeling he wouldn't be. Sora would understand her and Namine's intentions, right?

Roxas let his subtle motion continue lightly against Namine's skin as he walked along the path. He loved her very much, his love limitless, infinite. His love for her would never fade. Roxas had gone through so much with Namine, and they had overcome those obstacles together, which made them stronger. The experiences brought them closer together, and now they were inseparable...and Roxas liked it that way.

 

Sora let his eyes fall to the ground casually, his walk staying at the same pace. Out of the corner of his eye, he could still see people passing by. And though he wasn't looking up directly, he was careful to lead Kairi in the right direction, not letting either of them walk into people. He was very protective of her, even more so than before (something very hard to imagine).

Namine's eyes finally caught onto something, that something being something she could never miss--Kairi's red hair. And along side that girl, holding her hand, was her other friend. Namine silently inhaled, her eyes staying on her friends. The time had come for Roxas and Sora to make up and settle things. At least, Namine hoped it would end that way. She didn't know what she would do if those two never made up...

 

Kairi pressed her lips together when she saw the couple, the two blondes coming toward them among other people strolling through the park. She hoped this would work out like she hoped. Sora and Roxas were naturally best friends, so close that they were like brothers. If they didn't make up, things would never be the same...

Roxas blinked once, still staring at the ground as he walked, the sounds of enjoyment and fun in the park ringing in his ears. The boy let his gesture stop, his hand resting on Namine's shoulder as he walked alongside her. Even through this position, Roxas was still holding her close. Ever since the last encounter with Smith, he was very protective, more so than before. Namine wouldn't even be getting a cold with Roxas around.

 

Sora blinked once, his eyes staying on the ground as he and Kairi continued walking. Nothing around them had changed, but the brunette did suddenly feel a little bit more seriousness than before. Why was that? Certainly he hadn't done anything that would have changed his emotions....Without thought, he looked over at Kairi, seeing her violet blue eyes gazing forward.

Namine caught onto Kairi's gaze, and she held it. She understood exactly what her friend was thinking; Was bringing the two boys back together the right thing? Or would this only end with more tension? Namine hoped that everything would turn out alright...The blonde kept her gaze forward, continuing to walk with Roxas toward her friends.

 

Kairi felt a gentle gaze on her, coming from her left side. But she didn't turn her head, keeping her eyes forward and locked on Namine's. The moment of truth was upon them. Would Sora and Roxas move on from this? Or would grudges be held? Kairi squeezed Sora's hand lightly as they grew closer to their friends, hoping for the best.

Roxas walked alongside Namine silently, staring at the ground. He blinked when he felt something different, though. It couldn't possibly be between him and Namine, since no words had been spoken. So what was it?

OOC: I have to go, sorry. =/ I'll see you tomorrow hopefully. Bye!

 

Sora knew that Kairi felt his gaze on her, but why wasn't she looking over at him? He couldn't sense any feelings of anger or disaproval for anything, so Kairi wasn't upset with him. Then what was it...? Sora turned his gaze forward slightly, taking a double-take when he thought he saw Namine and Roxas. And then he knew what had changed; Kairi had seen them.

Namine saw Sora looking up now as well, though she still held Kairi's gaze. She had a feeling that Roxas didn't know what was going on yet, since he hadn't changed posture or anything within the past few moments. Well, he would find out soon enough, that was for sure.

OOC: Okay, hopefully I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Bye!

 

Kairi caught Sora turn his head forward out of the corner of her eye, the feeling of his gaze on her having disappeared. However, her eyes stayed locked with Namine's. They weren't too far away from each other now, and Kairi hoped that things between Sora and Roxas would settle, and neither of the boys would be mad for what was about to happen.

Roxas inhaled a silent breath, trying to figure out what that feeling was. Everything had gone over perfectly well for him and Namine this morning, so there wasn't anything wrong in that area. He stared blankly at the path, looking a little ahead of him, seeing other people's feet as they passed as he tried to think.

 

Sora noticed the way that Namine looked at Kairi, the blond girl's eyes never leaving Kairi's. And then he knew; this wasn't just chance. It wasn't even fate. It was the plotting of two girls to bring them back together. "This isn't just a chance encounter, is it, Kairi?" Sora asked silently, the teen asking despite the fact that he knew the answer.

Namine noticed that the two couples were much closer now, and she gently slowed her and Roxas' walk. She was slightly surprised that Roxas didn't see what was going on yet.

 

When Kairi felt Sora's question reach her heart, she tightened her hold slightly on his hand. "I'm afraid not," she answered honestly, communicating with her heart. She didn't like the fact that she had to be a little sneaky and bring Sora to Roxas like this, but it was the only way for them to resolve their problem.

Roxas looked over at Namine when he felt her slow their walk, a little confusion washing over his features. Why was she slowing down? He noticed that she wasn't looking in his direction, and so he followed her gaze. His eyes widened slightly when he saw who was coming toward them, and now he figured out what that heavy feeling was earlier: tension. And that tension was between him and Sora.

 

Sora looked over at Kairi, surprise on his features. The feeling didn't come from Kairi's last words, but from the fact that Roxas and Namine really were coming toward them. He really wasn't expecting this, especially not today. Kairi had gone behind his back again, something he really hadn't thought to expect. But he wasn't upset with her; even without speaking to her about this, he knew she had good intentions. But what was going to happen next? He had no idea what to expect...

Namine felt Roxas' gaze on her for a brief moment before her boyfriend looked forward. She felt his form stiffen slightly, and she knew that he had seen Sora and Kairi. It was official--they all knew they were going to meet. And within the next few steps, too.

 

Kairi let her and Sora's walk slow slightly, the other couple a few feet ahead now. She felt Sora's gaze on her, though it wasn't soft like normal; it seemed to feel like a little...shock, maybe? She couldn't really focus on that, though, because the two blondes were only a few feet from them. Kairi could see that Roxas was a little caught off guard by this whole thing as well. Would things be all right?

Roxas immediately lowered his gaze. He couldn't believe this... He was being set up. His body was tense with surprise, the blond not expecting this at all. He and Sora hadn't spoken in weeks, so how exactly was this going to go? Roxas wasn't sure he even wanted to know...

 

When Kairi slowed down, Sora had no choice but to do the same. He suddenly felt nervous; he hadn't been set up in this way before. Roxas hadn't made contact with him during the past few weeks, and Sora hadn't made a move either. Did Roxas even want to sort things out? Or was it completely hopeless...?

Namine could sense that Roxas was startled, and she felt a small bit of guilt for putting him in this situation. But it did need to be done. Roxas and Sora were best friends, and Namine couldn't just sit by and let their friendship be ruined. Namine slowed their walk even more, coming close to stopping.

 

Kairi squeezed Sora's hand once before their walk slowed even more, the girl feeling Sora become a little tense. By just that gesture she tried to assure him it would be alright, but it was up to the boys to make it that way.

Roxas exhaled a breath softly, feeling nerves kick in. So Namine and Kairi set this up? he thought, blinking once. It had been a while since he and Sora had communicated, and the last time they did, it was under bad circumstances and involved a heated discussion. But picking it up now? How was that going to turn out?