Be Mine, Valentine?
Some things just aren't meant to go together. Water and oil. Orange Juice and Toothpaste. Roxas Strife and Valentine's Day.
You know that horrible feeling that you get, where you wake up and you just know you're late? Not just late but really late? There's no rational explanation but you just know. Yeah, that's how my day started.
My alarm hadn't gone off, so I'd overslept and when I woke up I just knew. It was unsettlingly quiet which meant that everyone else had gone to class already, which was a bad sign. When I checked the time, I saw that I was indeed thirty-seven minutes late for my eight o'clock class. I muttered darkly to myself for a full minute, making it thirty-eight minutes before I had even gotten out of bed. Just enough time to do nothing. I couldn't even shower. This meant that I also missed out on my morning ritual of coffee in my haste to get out the door and I am absolutely worthless without it.
When I finally dragged myself out of bed and tamed down my hair so that it was mostly acceptable, I caught my brother's cat deciding to use my basket of clean laundry as a litter box. Oh joy. I shooed her away but it was too late. With an irritable sigh, I managed to find just enough clean clothes in my dresser so that I was only minimally mismatched. I also happened to have an only slightly dirty sweatshirt available. Huzzah.
Grumbling irritably, I left the house and shut the door, realizing as soon as I did that I didn't have my keys or my bus pass. To make matters worse, I tripped on an uneven portion of sidewalk and dropped my phone on the way to the university while trying to text my professor, which resulted in a shattered screen and no message sent. Just as I wondered if it was going to get worse, a raindrop fell on my nose.
I would have stayed home and pretended to be sick if I had been able to get back into my house. Curling up in my bed and pretending to disappear sounded amazing right now and it was only 8:52 in the morning, according to my cracked screen. With how my morning had gone, I already knew that my afternoon was going to be a disaster.
When I finally arrived at class, halfway through the lecture and soaking wet, my friend Kairi passed me a note. Directions for where to meet my Valentine after class. I resisted the urge to face-plant into my desk. Head-desking sounded rather painful, actually, and my head was already throbbing. Kairi, smirked at me knowingly and I glowered back.
There are two kinds of people on Valentine's Day. Lovers who get together and display disgusting amounts of affection in public or cynical assholes who glower at said lovers and hope that the day burns to the ground. I'm sure you can guess which one I am.
My hatred for Valentine's Day in particular had begun a few years back, but we'll get to that. Ever since then, it had been a reoccurring theme of pure shit. A four year curse, a plague just for Roxas Strife. This year was proving to be no different. After repeated 'no's and repeated harassment and threats of potential blackmail I had reluctantly allowed one of my best friends to set me up on a blind date for Valentine's Day. My threats that this was the last time if she had tried to set me up with a guy for the eighth time in a row had been dismissed with an eye roll and an 'uh-huh'.
You know, there are moments that really make you wonder if a friendship is worth it. Me? I had been putting up with a lot of crap lately. I was currently having a severe love-hate relationship with at least two of my friends that had come to Hallow Bastion with me from our humble beginnings in Traverse Town. We were roommates, renting a house and sharing it family-style versus having awkward chopped up apartments and the rent was reasonable that way. Off campus living could be pretty expensive, otherwise I would have probably cut my losses and moved out. We'd all come here for college together, five of us, my brother Sora and his boyfriend Riku, Namine, Kairi and me. Oh right, and Sora's stupid cat too.
I would always love my girls but this is where the hate part comes in. Namine and Kairi had been trying to set me up with a guy for months now that I was in college and out of our small town, assuming that I had been closeted for that reason. They had upped the ante when they had newly discovered my weakness.
Did you know that only two percent of the population have green eyes? Well, despite the odds, Namine and Kairi had a knack for finding multiple attractive gay men with them, determined that I would like at least one. Their last attempt back in October, some guy named Vexen, still made me cringe. I still remember spitefully telling him to 'bite me'. I hadn't meant for him to take it literally. Kinky bastard. He had stalked me up until I'd had to call the police which had been embarrassing as hell. Needless to say, I had gotten quite good at avoiding being put in these situations.
It just so happened that when I entered the coffee shop for this date after my classes were done, there was a tall and lanky individual exactly where my date was supposed to be waiting for me. Slender but strong with strikingly red hair and very male. He was my Valentine, courtesy of my friends' plots to get me, "out of the closet" despite my protests that I was not in the closet. Just because I had been in love with our friend Riku's eyes in high school did not mean that I was gay. That guy was definitely not for me, even if I were gay. Too full of himself, yuck.
To make matters worse, they all had assumed that I was brokenhearted because he had chosen Sora on Valentine's Day four years ago, which would be funny if the aftermath hadn't been so terrible. Ever since then, I have been harassed about being gay and my friends have made a big deal out of my brother and Riku's relationship and how sorry they felt for me despite my very sincere denial that I was in love with the guy.
My jaw automatically set in frustrated anger and I clenched it hard. I'm a sucker for green eyes and so I knew that I needed to get out of there fast because I had no doubt in my mind that his eyes were going to be green and I was going to freeze up. As if my desperation wasn't enough, in my haste I backed into the barista who had been cleaning up, spilling coffee everywhere. My date chose to glance toward the commotion and his eyes landed on me. Bright shocking emeralds full of curiosity and allure were fixated on me and I was trapped. Maybe some of it had to do with that shock of bright red hair that complimented his eyes perfectly, but God he was beautiful.
Once I was done apologizing profusely for the mess, his lips curved upward in a charming and hopeful smile and his voice filled the space between us, making my heart stutter. "Roxas?" I stared at him for a full minute before answering.
"Uhm yes, hi I'm yeah, Roxas," I murmured back stupidly, completely embarrassed, despite having been told that it was alright. His smile widened, revealing perfectly straight white teeth and he stood from his spot, one of the many comfortable looking sofas in the coffee shop. It was only then that I realized that I had missed my opportunity to deny everything and run out the door.
"Are you okay?" he asked, glancing at the mess behind me briefly and stopping just short of me. When I nodded, he introduced himself, flashing me another smile. "Good. I'm Axel. Want to grab some coffee and get to know each other?" I stuck my hands in the pocket of my sweatshirt and sized him up. Axel was about a foot taller than me, maybe ten inches. He was probably at least thirty pounds heavier than me, judging by his height, and he was definitely in better shape than me. He was definitely stronger and faster than me, so if he was a crazy person it would be hard to get away from him.
My eyes drifted back up to his. He seemed relatively normal and wasn't trying to trap me into some weird commitment. He just wanted to get to know me. He was dressed normally. Just as casually as me, in fact, in a dark but warm looking sweatshirt, dark jeans and black converse shoes. He seemed like a nice guy but even if he was I couldn't see myself going through with this. Even if I got free coffee out of it. Too many bad experiences.
I stared into Axel's face and damn it was attractive. His complexion was clear and pale, making that hair and those eyes pop, along with the tattoos on his cheeks, two upside down triangles under each eye. The lines of his face were nice too, his jaw, his high cheekbones, his sharp features, all of it. His offer and his smile were so easy and relaxed. He seemed like the type of person that would be easy to get along with as well and it was diffusing my anger at the situation. "Kairi is my friend too," I said finally. "She keeps trying to set me up with guys but I'm not gay," I told him, saying the last four words extremely bluntly.
Green eyes widened in surprise at my answer and I winced waiting for outrage, or some other psychotic response, but it never came. Instead they glittered with amusement. "Okay." My brows furrowed. "Does that mean you don't want coffee?" I blinked at him uncomprehendingly.
"Wait. You're not mad?" I asked. Axel shrugged his shoulders, perfectly relaxed and comfortable with the possibility of me not being gay.
"What's there to be mad about? I'm not what you were expecting. I get it," he replied. I relaxed marginally. He seemed so nice and was way more relaxed than any of the other guys I had been set up with. That was either who he was or there was seriously something wrong with him that he was hiding from me. "So… I'll only ask one more time, promise. Coffee?" I smiled despite myself. That actually was something I'd really been wanting.
"Sure, that sounds nice." I followed him to the counter, impressed. I hadn't gotten a chance to fully appreciate the little shop yet but it was actually really cool. It was a locally owned place and exotic animal themed. Next to the counter was a huge black and white art-piece of a McCaw. The counter itself was frosted glass, a normal section with muffins, juice and sandwiches to the right, the espresso machines to the left, whirring and hissing. Behind them were various teas and coffees displayed on antique shelving.
"Do you know what you want?" Axel asked. I shook my head.
"I haven't been here before," I told him.
"Their espressos are really good," he replied, pointing out the section.
"What are you getting?" I asked.
"My favorite's Mint McCaw. Caramel Rainforest is really good too." I read the descriptions, deciding on 'Screaming Parrot' which was a mix of caramel and chocolate. Axel nodded and asked the barista for ventis in each, paying for them both.
"I can pay for mine," I protested, still on high alert. I didn't want him thinking I owed him or anything. Axel shook his head, sliding a card in the debit machine and plucking a pen from the jar they were in with a McCaw feather attached to it, signing the receipt.
"It's the least I can do," he assured me, referring to our ruined date because I had been set up. I nodded, flushing in embarrassment and feeling badly for thinking so lowly of him. Axel smiled, our eyes locking again. "So do you like this place?" He asked as we went to the end of the counter where our drinks would be waiting for us.
"Yeah, it's really cool. Do you come here often?" The red-head nodded.
"I bartend here part time."
"They serve alcohol?" I asked. Axel's lips curved upward.
"Yeah, pretty cool, huh?" Our drinks appeared, one shortly after the other and I followed the red-head deeper into the shop. We settled into the back of the building, next to an old radiator heater. We were surrounded by bookshelves, which were floor to ceiling and had a rolling ladder. I sipped at my coffee. It was awesome. Axel lounged comfortably beside me. It was so easy, like we were old friends.
"Do you go to HBU too?" I asked, wondering if he went to my school. The red-head nodded.
"I'm a senior in the architectural engineering program," he replied, taking a drink of his coffee. Our eyes met again. "How about you?" I hesitated for a moment, unsure how much I should disclose about myself.
"Well, I'm transferring in from Traverse Town. I got my generals there so I'm starting as a junior. I want go into education, so I can teach. I really want to work in special education." Axel smiled, his eyes gentle.
"That sounds rewarding," he murmured. I nodded.
"So, how do you know Kairi?" Axel paused to take a drink.
"She's my cousin, actually." I tilted my head at him feeling dubious.
"What? Really? She's never mentioned you before and we've been friends for forever." Axel smiled wryly.
"She's mentioned you. So I asked her to introduce us," he replied. I blinked, feeling a bit alarmed.
"Wait, what? Why?" Axel's smile widened.
"I have my reasons," he murmured.
"Like what?" I asked with a frown. Axel shook his head and drank his coffee. I frowned at him and his eyes glittered in amusement.
"Honestly, I wanted to give you a reprieve. I know how stubborn she is and I know some of the guys she's set you up with," he replied. "Total creeps." I must have looked as shocked as I felt. "I'm guessing that's why you've been guarded since you saw me, right?" I nodded slowly, feeling guilty. "Don't worry about it. I would be too," he said with a laugh. I felt myself relaxing. Maybe he wasn't so bad after all.
"So you're not really gay?" I asked. Axel's eyes were still sparkling and he smiled widely.
"Oh I am," he murmured, "and I think you're sexy as hell but throwing random guys at you isn't going to help if you really are questioning your sexuality and you don't know what to do," he replied. I watched him skeptically. Me? Sexy? I looked like I'd gotten run over by a train. Still… nervous excitement made my stomach do a little flip. He found me attractive and somehow it was exciting.
"What would help then?" I asked. He watched me for a long moment contemplatively, his eyes swallowing me up. I felt breathless under his gaze.
"That depends. Are you into guys?" He asked. I felt my face heat up.
"Well, I don't know, I haven't been," I admitted. He hummed and drank some coffee.
"I wonder what gave Kairi that idea then," he murmured. "She's usually dead on about those kinds of things, you know?" I nodded.
"Well... in high school I fell in love with our friend Riku's eyes," I muttered before taking a long drink of caramel deliciousness. "And they assumed that I was in love with him and am brokenhearted because he's dating my brother. That's pretty much it."
"With just his eyes?" Axel asked. I nodded, glancing at him.
"Yeah. I'm into green eyes, they're my kryptonite," I told him, "so Kairi figured it out and has been setting me up with guys with green eyes," I said irritably. Axel smiled warmly.
"That's really sweet," he murmured back.
"I find it mostly annoying," I huffed. Axel shook his head.
"I was talking about you, not her," he said. I stared into his eyes for a moment, blushing.
"Uhm, thanks," I murmured, embarrassed. Axel watched me curiously.
"So, what other things do you find attractive?" he asked. I shrugged.
"I don't know. A good, easy going personality is nice. I never really dated people in high school because I didn't click with anyone you know?" Axel nodded.
"I know what that's like, yeah."
"Like… It's really weird, I don't find myself even liking other people. Thinking about how two guys would even have sex makes my brain hurt," I admitted. Axel chuckled a little and apologized. I shook my head and the next words refused to come out at first. I had to push myself to say them. "But honestly, I think you're really attractive and I like your personality so far." I searched his eyes as if I were looking for an answer. "I don't really know what to do about it." Axel's lips curved upward.
"Well, I know that this is new to you and all but… do you want to be my Valentine's date this afternoon and see what it's like?" I bit my lower lip unsure. This could be his bait to draw me in. He could still be a psychopath. My history with Valentine's Day left me feeling dubious, but his next words helped me feel at ease. "You can tell me no at any time if you don't like it and we can just hang out or you can leave and I won't bother you. Whatever you want." I found myself smiling back.
"Okay."
"Cool, so what other things do you like?" I shrugged.
"Idunno," I murmured into my drink. "I'm kind of a recluse. I'm always down for gaming but I like going on new adventures too, just as long as it isn't too overwhelming. Too many people make me cringe."
"Have you gotten to see the crystal fissure here yet?" I nodded.
"Yeah, actually. It was really cool." He hummed softly.
"The marketplace?" I shook my head.
"My roommates have been trying to get me to go but I've been too busy with coursework," I explained.
"Want to go? There shouldn't be too many people right now and it's always pretty exciting because there's different vendors every month in the part that's in the old castle." I nodded, finishing off my coffee, finally feeling like my day was starting to go right.
"Sure, that sounds fun."
"Alright," the red-head agreed, chugging his beverage as well before taking my cup and throwing them both away in the garbage can that was beside his chair. "Let's go out the back, it isn't too far from here."
The air was considerably cooler outside and I shivered. Axel put his arm around me, pulling me close and my face heated up but I didn't pull away. He was really warm and it was actually really nice, wow… and he smelled amazing…"Is that better?" he asked. I nodded and muttered,
"Portable heater." Axel laughed and we walked like that in a comfortable silence to the old castle. It was huge and I glanced up at him. "We really get to go inside?" Axel nodded.
"It's pretty awesome." I nodded and reluctantly let him slip away to open the door for me. We spent the better part of that afternoon exploring the different booths and I was delighted to find that they had one that sold old video games, buying a few to add to my collections. Catty-corner from it had been a candy shop and Axel apparently had a sweet tooth for Sea Salt flavored candies and had gotten five pounds of them. He offered them to me to try but I had declined, chalking up to sounding too weird. Axel had insisted that I was missing out. I had insisted that I wasn't.
"Oh look at this," Axel murmured, tugging me along to a new booth. They sold wooden roses and he plucked down a blue one and handed it to me. I smiled. It was really cool. I held it out to him to give it back and he shook his head. "No, it's for you," he replied. I smiled at him as we kept exploring what the store offered, stopping next to bins of glittering sand in a rainbow of colors.
"What's this?"
The vender, and older man answered me. "It's a special sand from the Destiny Islands," he explained, "You mix it together with someone in a jar and seal it, winding your destinies together forever." I thought it sounded like a scam but Axel smiled at me and asked,
"What do you think? Want to do it?" I shrugged. He looked so stupidly excited that I didn't have the heart to tell him no.
"Sure, why not?" Axel nodded to the vendor who let us pick out a jar. Then, together we found different colors of sand and took turns adding layers before handing it over to be sealed.
"Are you having fun?" he asked. I nodded my head.
"Yeah, actually, I am," I replied. The vendor handed the jar to Axel and he paid.
"There's a balcony over this way, want to see the canyons?" I nodded, going with him. We got there about thirty minutes before sunset. The view overlooked the wide array of canyons that were just outside of Hollow Bastion. It was breathtaking to see. My heart nearly stopped when his fingers slid into mine, clasping our hands together. It felt electric, jolting all the way up my arm and settling in my toes. We were all alone and when I looked up, he was looking down at me, newly sucking on one of those light blue candies.
"I know we didn't get to do much, but I had a lot of fun today too," he murmured, his voice low and serious. My heart stammered in my chest. "I don't really want it to be over," he admitted.
"We can hang out some more, watch a movie or something," I suggested. Axel smiled a bit.
"Are you sure? My cousin won't let you live it down if you bring me over tonight," he replied.
"So let's go to your place," I told him, "that way I can deny anything I want to." He chuckled and squeezed my hand gently.
"Okay but first, let's watch the sunset." I nodded, watching the sun slip lower and change the sky to hues of pink and peach. I leaned against his arm and he slipped his hand out of mine, wrapping his arm around me instead and pulling me in close. It felt nice. We stayed like that, just watching until the sky began to darken, stars dotting across it.
I glanced up at him. He was staring up at the stars. "Are you ready?" He didn't answer for a long moment. "Axel?" He glanced down at me, grinning sheepishly.
"Sorry, I was making a wish." I smiled despite myself. That was pretty adorable. "Yeah. Did you drive to the coffee shop or?" I shook my head.
"I walked there after class."
"Okay cool. My boss lives in the more affluent part of town and lets me rent out the old cottage on his property. It isn't too far from here. Do you mind walking?" I shook my head.
"Do you live alone?" I asked as we walked through the building together. Axel nodded.
"Yeah," he replied. That had to be nice but it had me wondering how he could afford it.
"Isn't that expensive?" Axel shook his head.
"I'm really good friends with Reno so he doesn't charge me very much, which helps out a lot." I nodded in agreement, knowing from experience.
It took us about twenty minutes to get there but it had been relaxing, neither of us saying much, just enjoying the other's company. When we got there, Axel unlocked the door and turned on the lights for me. "Go ahead and make yourself comfortable." I nodded, finding the living room and glanced back down the hall at him.
"Hey do you…" I began to ask, losing my train of thought when I saw that he was taking off his sweatshirt, his hip bones and abs were newly exposed, peeking out from under his t-shirt. My face was flaming. Holy shit he was sexy and yeah, definitely in better shape than me. Axel hung the article of clothing on a hook on the door and fixed his shirt which had a band logo of some sort on it. He ran his fingers though his hair and hummed at me, those green eyes flashing up at me as he further adjusted his shirt. I cleared my throat and tried again. "Do you have any water?"
"Oh, yeah," he replied, slipping into a room that was to the right. I followed him through the quaint house, into the kitchen, watching him fill a glass from the filter on the refrigerator. He handed the cup to me. "Here you go." I took a sip and tried to figure out why I was so worked up. I didn't get attracted to guys. I just didn't. If Kairi had been right, I was never going to live it down.
"Thanks," I murmured back, feeling nervous.
"No problem," he replied, nodding. He inclined his head in the direction of the living room and asked, "Are you ready?" I nodded shakily, following him. The red-head paused to pluck up the bag with the candy, bringing it into the room. He clicked on a lamp and emptied the candy into a dish on one of the end tables. Then, he set the jar of sand and the rose next to it. I watched him as I sat down on the sofa. It was a dark grey woven fabric with a subtle chevron pattern with navy throw pillows on either end. There were also two leather armchairs flanking the fireplace. The TV was mounted above it. Axel picked up the remote and sat beside me. I smiled when I noticed that he was eating more candy and took another drink of water.
Instead of turning on the TV he stared at me for a long moment, the candy clicking against his teeth. I was about to ask what was wrong, feeling nervous, when he spoke. "I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to freak you out or anything but I've got to be honest, Roxas. I really like you." My heart hammered in my chest and I just stared at him. Axel bit his lower lip and I realized he was waiting for me to respond.
"I like you too and had a really good time today…" I began, closing my eyes and not wanting to hurt him, "But I'm kinda scared because I don't know what I'm doing or how to even be with a guy."
Axel didn't say anything for a long moment. I sucked in my breath sharply when lips pressed to mine in a warm caress, making me itch in anticipation. It didn't freak me out like it should have. It felt really, really nice, actually. "But you don't mind," he murmured against my lips, "do you?" I opened my eyes, staring into vivid green and shook my head, my mouth opening and then closing.
"I don't know," I murmured back uncommitted. If I told him he was right, I knew that we couldn't go back if I was wrong and that was terrifying. I liked him, but I barely knew him or how to even turn him on. Axel gently tugged the water out of my grasp and set it on the coffee table, next to the remote.
My heart was hammering against my chest and I still couldn't fully believe that he'd kissed me and that I had enjoyed it. He grasped the side of my face, making my breath catch, and whispered, "Then why haven't you rejected me?" and did it again and wow he was good at kissing... I didn't realize until he had broken the kiss that his other hand was rubbing my hip gently. It felt good. He leant close, his nose brushing against mine, his eyes still locked onto mine, sparkling with desire. "Hmm, Roxas?" he purred. My heart was pounding out of control, fear and excitement keeping consent just at the tip of my tongue. It was entirely in my hands, all I had to do was say no and he'd back off.
His lips caught mine in a deep caress, and I watched those lovely green eyes slide shut before doing the same. He tugged me closer, pulling me onto his lap and I moved with him, straddling his hips. His hands slid up my shirt touching my ribs and sliding up my chest, his touches firm. I grasped his shoulders just to have something to hold onto. It felt good, kissing him. I relaxed into his touches as he began to rub and caress my body, his hands felt amazing and were touching me everywhere. Then, he pulled back, changed his angle and kissed me more slowly, more deliberately, pushing his tongue into my mouth.
The first sensation that hit me was the taste. Salty and sweet, just like how he had described the candy. He had been right. I was missing out. Then, he brushed his tongue against mine slowly, deeply, sensually, my breath catching as his big hands slid low, past my hips and squeezing. I whimpered into his mouth, moving my tongue against his and trembling. It felt so good but I couldn't keep up with him. I had to break away for air.
Gasping, I pulled back. Our eyes met and the gorgeous red-head watched me for a moment before leaning close. He kissed the spot where my jaw met my ear before moving down my neck, biting and suckling at the skin. I groaned in pleasure, tilting my head to allow him better access and his hands grasped my ass, tugging me closer. I gasped breathlessly when his arousal touched mine and he rocked our hips together, kissing me again like he was going to make me his. It felt so good, but I wasn't ready for it.
"That's too far," I protested completely breathless. Dreamy green eyes locked with mine and his hands moved back up to my waist.
"Sorry," he murmured back. I panted for a moment. "Can I kiss you for a while and then hold you? Is that okay?" I blinked at him.
"Why do you want to kiss me?" Axel smirked. Damn he looked sexy. "I like kissing and…" his grin faded, "Like I told you already… I really like you." I swallowed, wishing my heart would stop beating so fast.
"Okay," I murmured back. Axel grinned sharply, our mouths reconnecting again and again, so quickly that my head was spinning. Then he was going deeper, his tongue sliding against mine before finally pulling back, biting my lower lip sensually and delving back in. He hummed pleasurably when I kissed him back, satisfied after a few moments. Our noses brushed and I was panting. Axel smiled.
"Do you still want to watch a movie?" I nodded. Together we readjusted and I found myself laying on his chest. His heart was beating steadily and a little fast and he was so warm. "Comfortable?" I nodded, watching the TV as he flipped through the channels. Finally we found one together. Some cheesy romance that I hadn't seen before with lines like "you complete me…" Axel snickered and I smiled.
"You know, I hate Valentine's Day," I told him, peering up into his face. The dimmed lights made his face look softer. His lips curved upward.
"I would too, if I were you," he replied. I shook my head.
"Man, you don't even know that half of it. I was having such a shit day until I met you." Green eyes sparkled in amusement.
"Do tell," he urged. I frowned.
"My brother's cat peed on all of my clean clothes and I wrecked my phone if that helps." Axel laughed softly and shook his head.
"Man, that's awful." His eyes glittered in amusement as they looked into mine. "Hopefully this one wasn't too bad though." I smiled up at him.
"No, actually, at least half of it has been nice."
Sometime after that, we resumed watching the movie, making fun of it here and there, laughing at the cheesy lines. It was awesome. Axel ordered a heart-shaped pizza but I had fallen asleep on him. He'd told me later when he took me home around ten o'clock that he hadn't had the heart to wake me up and sent most of it home with me instead, along with the rose. He kept the sand.
"Goodnight," he murmured. I nodded.
"Thanks again," I murmured back. Axel smiled, watching me get out of the car.
"Any time, if you want to do it again, let me know," replied.
"Sounds good, see you around?" Axel nodded and I shut the door. He waited, making sure that I got back into my house safely before driving away. I was looking forward to seeing him again sometime. If nothing else, I'd made a good friend tonight.
xXx
A/n: I may or may not continue this, I haven't decided. Let me know what you think? Thanks.