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~ "Love is a fire, whether it can

burn your heart, or your house

you can never tell."

-Joan Crawford- ~

Being the new kid was the hardest thing for me to face. Going to a new school inhabited by about 3 thousand other students nagged at me. I wouldn't know anyone. I was a small town boy who could hardly comprehend city life and now, here I was, moving to the big city. Hollow Bastion was one of the busiest places ever, people were constantly running about, and it was filled with as many cultures as you can think of. Or well.. I could ever think of.

My father, Cloud, had decided to move here to be closer to his boyfriend, whom he's been with for four years, Leon. Leon visited us in Twilight Town every two weeks and they were incredibly smitten with one another. Whenever he came over, Cloud would barely leave his side and vice versa. I had never been in a relationship before, and had only witnessed other people's relationships. It wasn't as if I didn't think about it occasionally, but it wasn't much of a problem. I'm certain I could live without a relationship... well probably. I'm not sure.

"Rox! Help me with these boxes!" I heard Cloud yell from outside, and quickly made my way from inside of the unfamiliar house.

I grabbed two boxes at a time and set them in the living room, without caring for the messy-handwriting on them. Which by the way, was my messy writing.

When Cloud and I were done putting everything in, we quickly went to lay on the couch that was now set up in the living area. "How do you feel about the move?" he asked, slight concern in his voice. I could tell he was concerned with how I was adjusting to the city. It was huge, uncomfortable, and nerve-wrecking living here now. However, I just smiled and made my voice as happy as I could.

"I feel.. great! It's wonderful~!" Okay, maybe too happy. If I was lucky, Cloud would just shrug it off and agree with me. If not, he'd question why I would lie about my feelings and probably lecture me.

"That's.. good. I was worried that you'd hate it here" the spiky-Blonde haired man sighed in relief.

"Definitely not. Its great." I then stood up and made my way to my new room. "I'll be upstairs, okay?"

"Yeah Rox, sure. Leon will be over soon for dinner, and don't forget you start school tomorrow!"

I sighed and slightly flinched at the word school. Shutting my door, I threw myself onto my bed and buried my face in the pillows, hiding from the world. I wanted to cry, but couldn't bring myself to. The difference of this place was too much for me to handle, but for Cloud's happiness I'd shrug it off and make the best of it. All I had was two more years of high school, after that I'd make my leave and move back to Twilight Town. It was simple. Smiling to myself, I closed my eyes and daydreamed moving back to my hometown. Being with my best friends Hayner, Pence, and Olette would be the best. We'd eat Sea-Salt Ice Cream with each other on the tower of the station like old times. It would be wonderful. And all I want is my old life back and now.. I was stuck with a new one that I didn't want.

"Just two years Roxas... two, long, unbearable years..." I reminded myself in my thoughts. It wouldn't be as bad as I'm making it.. would it?

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I hadn't realized that I had fallen asleep until Cloud roughly shook my shoulders. "Wake up Rox! Leon's here and dinner's ready" I groaned in slight annoyance and rolled over from his leather-glove covered grip.

"Don't wanna... go eat with him alone or something..." I muttered.

"Well, he and I have something to tell you. So I advise that you get your lazy ass up and do what I told you to do" he seemed serious. But then again, I never took Cloud seriously.

"Tch.. yeah, okay" the sarcasm in my voice didn't please him one bit. I could tell because he used his foot to kick me off of the bed. I landed on the floor with a huge 'thump' and fell on my ass. Ouch!

"Dammit, Cloud! The fuck was that for?"

"Listen to me next time. Now get downstairs." The authority he held didn't waver as I got up and made my way downstairs and into the dining area. I mumbled profanities under my breath and cursed Cloud to an irreversible Hell with demon bunnies. Don't question the bunny thing.. Cloud hates them.

"'Sup, Roxas?" Leon smiled and made his way over to me. I looked up at his face and saw nothing but extreme happiness. The scar above his nose was barely noticeable and he threw his jacket off only to reveal a white T-shirt. He placed his hands inside of his black leather-pants pockets and took out his cell phone. After turning it off, he looked at me intensely. "Cloud and I have something to tell you"

"Yeah, he told me that part already" I huffed in annoyance. "yet, still has yet to tell me what this 'something' is"

Leon chuckled and walked me over to the table that was set and sat next to me. "Well, it's pretty good news. I'm sure you'll like it"

I only nodded and looked away. What was this 'something' that they both had to tell me? I hated when everyone knew something and I was the last to know. I'm Roxas Strife, I was supposed to know everything. Or rather, I was expected to know everything. It was as if the second I was born, my entire life was based on my family's past. They were geniuses, all of them, and I just had to be the same. I was weighted down by that whenever I was at school. It was hard to be the best when really, you were the complete opposite.

Sighing, I turned my attention to Leon. He seemed happy and excited, and when Cloud finally came downstairs his visibly brightened up.

"So..." Cloud began as he made his way towards us. "Roxas.. I think it's about time to tell you.." my spiky-blonde father placed pasta noodles on our plates as he talked. His hands shook and I could see that he was getting nervous. When he finally sat down he took a deep breath and said what he had to say.

"LeonandIaregettingmarried..." his face flushed and his cheeks were tinted pink.

"Uhm... what?" I didn't understand a single this he said.

"Cloud and I have realized that.. we've been together for four years and all so.. we're taking our relationship to the next big thing. We're getting married." Leave it to Leon to explain things, I guess. I didn't have a reaction at all. But I was happy for them. I smiled and began eating my pasta.

"Oh.. heh... that's nice. I'm happy for you guys" I really was, but then again Leon was already part of the family. Knowing I stressed Cloud out, having him here would do us all some good I suppose.

I heard Cloud let out a huge sound of relief and he covered his face with his hands. His shoulders began to shake as he began to cry. I was surprised.. Cloud never cried. Leon immediately came to his aid and held him close.

"Cloud.. you don't have to cry.. he's happy for us.."

"It's not that... I just feel like we're putting too much on him.. We move to this unfamiliar big place, and he loses all of his close friends.. we announce that we're getting married.. I-I I'm just .. worried for him.. What if this is too much for him to handle? He's only sixteen, he probably already has his own problems to deal with already... " he continued to sob and clung onto Leon as if he'd disappear.

"Cloud.. it isn't too much. I love the move, and I'm really happy for you guys. I assure you, I'm perfectly fine." Lying would only make Cloud feel better.. I didn't enjoy lying to him. But it was for the best. I was honestly happy for both of them, the move on the other hand.. was different.

The blonde man sniffled and wiped his tears. "Do you mean that..?" I couldn't help but laugh a bit at Cloud's slight immaturity.

"Yes, dad. I mean every word."

He smiled brightly and motioned me to come close to him, when I did so he hugged me and kissed my forehead. "You haven't called me dad since your mother left.." he brushed my spiked Blonde hair back and hugged me tighter. "Remember what she used to tell you?" I nodded and closed my eyes. Her words played around in my head like a tape.

"No matter what, I will always love you. No one on this entire earth can replace the love I have for you and you father. Whenever you need me, whenever you're lost with no where to go.. My arms will always be open for you." Cloud quoted my mother's words and I tried my best to to cry. My mother left us a few years back, for reasons better left unsaid, I was shaken by her departure. It wasn't until Leon came into the picture that everything seemed be slowly be coming back together. He kissed my forehead again and let me go.

"Leon will be moving in, soon.." I only nodded and looked at the floor. Thinking of my mother always got me like this.

"Roxas, if you ever need anyone to talk to.. you have Cloud and I. Okay?" Leon said, pure sincerity laced his words as he looked at me with kind eyes.

"Yeah.. alright. I'm going to bed now.." I stood up and made my way up the stairs with a sigh. All of this emotional stuff was really getting to me. When I got into my room, I shut the door quietly and didn't bother changing from my day clothes. It wasn't all the uncomfortable in black skinny jeans.

"Why did you leave...?" I thought out loud about my mother. Sure, I had Leon now but that didn't change the feelings I had about the woman who had a huge impact on my life. In a way, everyone needs a mother to care for them.. right?

A tear rolled down my cheek as I placed myself under my covers and shut my eyes. Tomorrow was sure going to be a long day..

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Hey, guys ! It's me again, and with another story! I think I'll be able to complete this one.. I have a lot of uncompleted stories. I'd love it if you'd tell me what you thought of this. Please, no flames. Lately, it seems that the difference between constructive criticism and flaming are taken way out of context...

Welp, tell me what you think.. again. And share this story with friends! I tried really hard. Thanks again! Hope you give me a reason to keep writing! :hands out cookies:

~ Mikinori