Namine and Roxas go to Twilight High.

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"Hey, Namine," Roxas greeted as he walked up to the blonde girl.

"Good morning, Roxas," Namine greeted back, "Say, did you study for the Chemistry test? It's today, you know."

"I sure did. Phew, a lot of studying!" He smiled cheesily but then heaved a sigh. "Namine, I have to tell you something. Something REALLY important." He felt his heart start to crack like thin ice.

"What is it?" Namine asked, worry in her cerulean eyes. She closed her locker and listened intently.

"I...I can't go on like this. It's killing me inside!"

Namine tilted her head, confused. "Huh? What do you mean by that? Go on like what?"

Roxas shook his head, understanding that Namine didn't get the hint. "Never mind. Uh...listen. I have to go, okay? I'll see you after school, Namine." He left and waved goodbye.

Namine watched Roxas walk away and disappear from view. "What did he mean by that?" she asked herself, "Did...did I do something wrong?"

"Guess what girls?" Namine heard Neyla, the school prep/slut, say, "Roxas is next!" She squealed along with the other girls. "I can't help it! He's just too hot! Major!" She had long brown hair and scarlet eyes.

Namine stood frozen, pretending like she wasn't listening. Next? What does she mean by that?

"Protection or no protection?" one of Neyla's peeps asked slyly.

Neyla rolled her eyes. "Protection, you idiot!"

Namine 's eyes widened. She held her books against her chest tightly and ran for her classroom.

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After school ended, Namine waited for Roxas in front of his classroom to tell him about what Neyla had just said. She was devastated when she saw him come out with Neyla held protectively by his arm. She forced a smile.

"Hey, Namine," Roxas said, sounding a bit sad, "This is Neyla. My...uh...girlfriend."

Namine was even more shocked. When did this happen? Oh, if only he knew how many times she did IT he wouldn't be with her. But I can't ruin their relationship now. "That's wonderful," she lied.

"Care to walk me home, Roxas?" Neyla asked sweetly, batting her long eyelashes.

Roxas looked at Namine.

Namine nodded. "Don't worry, Roxas," she mumbled, "I'll be fine. Besides...she's your girlfriend now." She struggled to keep her smile on and turned around to leave. "See you." She slowly walked away, eyes fixed to the ground.

Roxas felt guilty...and depressed. Namine... He looked back down at Neyla and smiled. "I guess I can spare a few minutes," he chuckled and walked the brunette home.