Dear readers and reviewers,

I'm sorry to say that "Surprises, Secrets, and Everything in Between" will not be continued. Truthfully, I lost track of all that was going to be written and it just went down-hill from there. I know many of you have been waiting patiently for the next chapter but at least now you can stop waiting. Feel free to leave your opinion, good or bad, in a review. I apologize once again, but all is not lost. Enough though it is not much like SSEB, I have started writing a new story. Consider reading it. Title: Waking dreams. -starjsm-

Ps. I'M SORRY!! . Wait! I decided to be nice and let you read what I had pre-written before I decided to cancel.

Yay! Another chapter x3! Again sorry for the long update .. (preparing for Halloween and then birthday). Hopefully this chapter will make up for it / Thanks again for the reviews Now disclaimer time!pokes Sora You're up!

Sora: sigh why is it always me?

Me: Let's just get on with it.

Sora: Ok, starjsm101 doesn't own Kingdom Hearts or its characters, just the plot/Ocs. Happy?

Me: Very . On with the chapter!

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Recap:

"It not like we can just get 'em together." Roxas continued.

An idea popped into Riku's head. "What if we could?"…

x…X…x

As Roxas finished cleaning the mess of chips, soda, and cards all spread out on the kitchen table and living room, he recalled the discussion between him and Riku earlier on and thought silently to himself.

'It's a good idea, hell, he'll be in total debt to us forever if it worked out, but will it really work?'

He didn't really get another chance to talk to Riku about the plan, but Riku said he would call his cell and fill him in on the details. He didn't say when though. As the hours went by, it 

became less likely that Riku would call tonight. It was not until Roxas was crawling into bed, near 11, that his phone rang.

'Now he calls…' Roxas thought to himself. He reached over to answer it, positive it was Riku and said annoyed, "Could you have picked a better time?!"

"Roxas?" the voice on the other said. Definitely not Riku. Roxas flipped the phone around to look at the caller ID that he ignored. 'Namine'.

'crap…'

"Hello? Roxas, are you there?"

"Uh um yeah I-I'm here" He stuttered. 'Can this get any worse?'. "Sorry that a yelled at you. I was expecting someone else. Not that I greet everyone that way, it's just that-"

"It's ok I get it. Happens to everyone." She replied

"Ye-yeah." He continued. "So what's up?"

"Sorry to be calling you so late but I needed to ask you something."

"Shoot." Roxas said calmly, which was rare since he was usually nervous around Namine. 'Wonder what it is?'

x…X…x

Lying on his bed at home, Riku re-ran his plan over and over again in his mind, judging it's feasibility. It was simple, they just had to talk to Kairi first. He couldn't do it alone though, he would need the help of someone close to her and willing to do a favor for him. He reached for his cell phone on the nightstand beside him and dialed Roxas' number.

Beep beep beep the number you have dialed-

He hung up and wondered who Roxas could be talking to other then him at 11.

"Oh well. He'll just have to be filled in on it tomorrow." He dialed another number.

"Hel-lo…" the sleepy voice answered.

"Hey. It's Riku."

x…X…x

"Woah…" was all Sora could say upon entering his uncle's condo.

"Think of it as a birthday favor." His uncle replied, patting his nephew on the back. "I just want 

you to promise me that when I come back Monday, it'll still be in one piece."

Sora laughed. "Sure. Not promising that it wont be slightly messy though."

"That I can handle. Well here's the key and hope you have a great party." He handed Sora the key and smiled at him.

"Thanks Ray." With Sora and his uncle it was always a first name basis, no need for proper names. "Can I check it out before we head back?"

"Sure. I need to make a phone call anyway. I'll give you 10 minutes."

As Sora went into each room, he knew that the party would not be a disappointment. It was Saturday morning, the week before his birthday, and he couldn't wait. He went through the spacious living room and kitchen, making small mental notes on decorations and what would each room have. He made his way up the stairs to the second floor. Sora opened one of the doors only to find a bedroom.

'Hopefully we won't be needing this.' He said jokingly in his mind. At a wild party, anything could happen.

x…X…x

"Why did I agree to this…" Roxas muttered under his breath.

He was heading to the mall with Namine, both with their sights on a gift for Sora. Namine had asked him to accompany her and help her out in the choosing process. Though Roxas was still timid around her he said yes, not wanting to say no. Now here he was, awkwardly scrolling along with a girl he was crazy about, the two of them alone on the street, and he couldn't think of a thing to say to her.

Well that's all I wrote Dx. Please excuse any errors.