First chapter of my across series, did Roxas first because he is one of my absolute favorite characters. In this story Roxas and Axel meet by chance but by meet they only see each other from across the street and neither has the chance to run over and actually say...anything!

Anyway I don't own Kingdom Hearts...and with that take you time and enjoy the ride!

Roxas POV August 5th

I've been working at this restaurant for I think half a year now and believe me at first I hated it. I mean what 17 year old likes having to work on Friday and Saturday nights but I love my best friend to much to quit. My best friend is Zexion Schemer, one of the smartest kids in all of Twilight town, and we have a dream. We want to go to college together and Zexion being himself wants to go to a great school, and sure I'm smart but not Zexion smart, thus my job. So, basically this job is all for Zex-well actually at first it was but now it is for a different reason, and that reason is currently across the street looking right at me.

About a month ago I was standing near one of the tables that is surrounded by glass on three sides, I seriously just love standing there and looking at nothing in particular, and one day I saw him. He works in a crafts store and it was by a coincidence that we both happened to look at each other, it was so...strange. It felt like I knew him but of course I didn't, and we just stared at each other. Now this is totally going to sound lame but my heart seemed to skip a beat and I could feel myself beginning to blush. I had never believed in love at first sight until my blue eyes locked with his beautiful greens. After staring at each other for who knows how long we finally just waved, it was kind of awkward but what else was there to do. Then we both turned away from each other...well I had work to do because a table had just left, I don't know about him.

And that is how I fell in love with a mystery guy across the street, and a month later we are still talking...well more like waving at each other. I have tried to meet this guy, believe me I have, but whenever I go to the store he isn't working and I can never walk over after work because my parents are my ride and they definitely don't like to wait. The fates can be cruel for making me fall but never allowing me to actually talk to the person.

Right now I am currently looking at the guy and he is looking back and we have already waved so now we are just staring.

"Roxas, can you come here?"

I turn my head and see one of the waiters, Luxord, beckoning for me to come over so I quickly wave goodbye and walk over to him.

"What's up Lux?"

"Well that table in the back is done eating; can you clear it for me?"

I look over at the table he is pointing to and nod my head; Luxord gives me quick thanks as he walks to go check on his other tables...well his other table. This place is never super busy only on like holidays or those odd times when everyone's birthday seems to be at the same time.

After clearing the table successfully, I have been doing this for a while after all, I begin to walk over to 'my spot' but stop when I see Larxene, the hostess, directing a couple to the window table. I grip the tray I had been holding loosely in my fingers and try my hardest not to glare at her, she knows about my crush and I swear she seats people there just to upset me. Then she looks at me and smirks as she walks back to hostess table and I swear it takes everything in me to turn and walk away.

I walk into the back and fold napkins to busy myself but look up when I hear Luxord chuckling.

"God, she really hates you doesn't she," I instantly know who he is talking about and sigh with aggravation.

"I don't even know what I did."

"You, Roxy, didn't do anything, she is just an evil type of person," Luxord says with a chuckle and I can't help but smile as well.

"Now that you are no longer sulking over your lost lover why don't you clear the table that just left."

I ignore Luxord's sarcasm and grab a tray, walking over to the now person-less table; I quickly pick up all the glasses, dishes, and utensils and after I wipe the table clean I set it for the next couple that may or may not sit there. Pleased with my work I walk into the back and begin placing the plates and cups into tubs, but that is soon over and yet again I have nothing to do. I can't talk to my 'lover' as Luxord calls him because of freaking Larxene, so I just stand like my socially awkward self, and soon my thoughts drift.

I begin to think of the redhead across the street, like what his voice sounds like, if his hair is soft or really gelled, he has really spikey hair but hey they could be natural spikes like my own hair. I also can't help but wonder why he doesn't come over here to talk to me, is this just all a game to him...am I just to fend of boredom?

I quickly shake my head and dismiss the thought, there must be a reason he can't just walk over. Then a light bulb just seems to go off...this could work...maybe.

I cautiously walk up to my boss, Xemnas, and I say cautiously because this guy can be scary as hell. I mean I find my parents, Cloud and Tifa Strife, intimidating but Xemnas is like both of them combined times ten, but I walk up to him anyway.

"Um...Xemnas, sir?"

He simply looks at me with his golden eyes and I know to continue.

"Is...it alright if I run across the street...for some trash bags?"

He raises his eyebrows slightly, "Do we need trash bags?"

"Um...yes?" Wow! Way convincing Roxas, you are just trying to fuck up aren't you!

Of course Xemnas realizes my real purpose and he sighs, "I shall not have you walking to go mingle with your secret boyfriend."

The whole restaurant knows of the redhead because Luxord told everyone, he just thought it was so cute that my little seventeen year old self has a crush. Goddamn Luxord, goddamn self!

I sigh in defeat and walk back to fold more napkins, not that we need anymore. I look into the dining room and the window couple is only on their salads, I run a hand through my hair...tonight is going to be long.

When the couple finally leave it is also time for me to leave so I quickly go to the window, but he is busy with a customer so I just leave, this sucks.

I walk outside and am surprised to see just my dad picking me up, usually him and my mom come together. I am also excited because my dad is picking me up on his bike, he bought the amazing machine years ago but I rarely am let on, he seriously treasures it. He waves and I quickly walk over and put on a helmet, hoping on the back. He begins to pull out of the lot and I shift slightly to look over his shoulder, I see the mystery guy looking at me so I lift one of my arms from my dad's waist to quickly wave to him before my dad begins to speed down the street and away from the crafts store.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ August 6th

It is Saturday and just like yesterday I am at work, well actually I just got in and there is only like two tables at the moment, and one just left. Of course I am happier than usual about this because it was the window table so I quickly grab a tray and begin to clear it. While clearing it I look up and see him smirking at me and I can't help but blush which of course causes me to knock over one of the glasses, thankfully empty. I look at him again and he is laughing, then something new happens he holds up a white board.

'Nice one!'

H-he just talked to me-well not actually with a voice but close enough right! Then I remember I am still working on this table so I stick up one finger telling him to wait and he nods.

After I have completed everything I walk back over and wave, which he does back then writes on his board.

'I'm Axel, you?'

Axel, god that's a great name. I look around for something to write on or something but find nothing so I mouth it, 'Roxas,' he looks confused and shakes his head.

'I'm sorry, idk'

I quickly shake my head and look down sadly, I should be the one apologizing. Then another light bulb goes off, this one is much better than the last I swear. I put up on finger and he nods and waits as I walk up to the window. Thankfully today is very humid even though it is August so I exhale on the window and it gets foggy, then I begin to write my name and let me tell you writing reversed is quite difficult. After I'm done I see him squinting, please let him be able to read it, and then he holds up his board.

'Roxas?'

I can't help but smile and nod my head and he also grins, which makes me blush, and I blush more when I see him mouth my name. I mouth his name back at him and we just look at each other and smile, not with I'm about to laugh smiles but sincere smiles.

I turn when I hear Larxene's voice, "Your table is right this way," and I quickly wave goodbye to Axel before I walk away from the table Larxene is seating the couple at.

I walk into the back to find Luxord just standing around.

"What's got you so happy kid?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well kid you're basically glowing with delight plus I've never seen you smile that big since you first ever entered this place. Now spill."

I-I'm glowing and smiling? Well I mean I smile but rarely, and I never even noticed until Luxord pointed it out.

"I'm just really happy Lux, he talked to me!"

Luxord's eyes widen and he instantly knows who I am talking about, then he becomes confused so I answer the question I know he is going to ask.

"He was using this big white board!"

Then Luxord grins and chuckles as he ruffles my hair, "Good for you kid! So, what's the mystery man's name?"

"Axel," and I can't help but smile even more as I say the name. Me and Luxord high five then he leaves to check on his one table, and what do I do? I stand there and smile like an idiot.

Through the rest of the night I don't get to chat anymore with Axel but I'm still happy. Then as wave goodbye to him before I leave for home it hits me. I won't get to see him until next week and instantly my mood is crushed.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~August 12th

Then after a week of being sad and waiting for today it is finally Friday, and never have I loved work more, and I first, as calmly as possible, do my side work and check who is where on the dining floor. Oh yes! Today the window table happens to be crossed off the diagram of the floor, meaning Larxene won't be able to seat anyone there! God this day is amazing already!

I quickly walk over to the table and look across the street to see Axel busy with a customer so I patiently wait for him to be done. When he does turn around he holds up a board, he must have had it already written.

'Fav color?'

I laugh and point to him then my head and he begins to scribble.

'Red?'

I nod then point to him and tilt my head in question but instead of writing anything he points to me then one of his eyes, I point to one of my eyes and he nods...blue. Then he begins to scribble again and I just can't seem to calm down.

'Age?'

I hold up one finger than seven, he nods then holds up one finger then nine, and I can honestly say I am shocked. I thought he would be older but I'm glad since a two year age difference isn't something to worry about. Then I start to ponder, is he in college, is it close to Twilight Town or is he just on a summer break and actually goes to a far college? And me being my bipolar self become depressed but when I look up I swear I feel like crying.

'Radiant Garden Univ'

I think I'm seriously in love with this guy like how did he know I was worried about that? I instantly smile probably the biggest I ever have and he holds up his board but this time I have to squint slightly to read it.

'U going there?'

I nod my head with way to much enthusiasm and almost bust out laughing when I see him stand from his seat and begin to jump around in a circle. When he finally calms down and looks at me again we are both laughing, but I stop when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around to see Xaldin, one of the waiters, pointing to a table, I quickly wave to Axel and walk over to the table beginning to clear it and of course a smile is still plastered on my face which seems to confuse everyone there but Luxord.

"So kid, what happened now?"

"Oh my god Lux, he goes to Radiant Garden Univ!"

"Isn't that the school you and your friend are going to?"

I nod my head and Luxord ruffles my hair like usual, "Now all you have to do is actually talk to the guy."

"Easier said than done. Man the fates can be cruel!"

Luxord gives a smirk, almost evil but I don't question it, "I'm sure everything will be fine. Now get ready to leave."

I nod my head will less enthusiasm than my previous ones and begin to leave but am stopped by Xemnas calling out to me. I turn to see him and Luxord looking at me, "Roxas, your birthday is tomorrow correct?"

I simple nod my head, confused by Xemnas' random question. Then he smirks just how Luxord had earlier but he dismisses me before I can begin to question.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Normal POV August 13th

When Roxas walked into the restaurant it gave him chills, and that was because everyone was giving him this creepy smirk that Luxord and Xemnas had displayed yesterday. The only person not creeping him out was Larxene who only appeared to be more annoyed than usual. Roxas tries to ignore them as he walks up to the window to say hi to Axel but is surprised when he doesn't see him. Instead he sees a man with long blue hair and an X scar between his golden eyes that look like Xemnas'. This man is also smirking at Roxas, or at least that is what Roxas believes, the man I actually smirking at Xemnas who is standing behind Roxas near the hostess table.

Both men are smirking at each other and they nod, "Hey Roxas," the boy whips his head around and looks at Xemnas questionably.

"I think we need some trash bags," and the boys eyes widen and he quickly walks out of the restaurant but not before hearing Luxord yell at him, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

After Roxas had left Luxord walks over the Xemnas and lays his arm on the man's shoulder, "You know it was kind of cruel to purposely make him wait almost two months for him to meet Axel."

Xemnas chuckles, "Well me and Saix were unsure of what to get those two and when they happened to meet we figured it would be fun."

Luxord begins to laugh as well, "Man, he must be freaking out right now!"

And that Roxas was. After he had left the store he had basically sprinted across the street, the thing that had separated him and Axel for almost two months (he looked both ways before he ran). Though because he was running so fast he bumped into someone and had fallen onto his back, and when he opened his eyes he saw surprised green ones looking at him. Axel was the first to get up after they both stared at each other for a while and he held out his hand to help Roxas up, which he gratefully accepted. Roxas could swear he felt a little shock as he touched the redhead's hand and almost didn't want to let go once he was standing, never breaking eye contact with the redhead.

Then he spoke with a grin on his face, "Hi, I'm Axel, you?"

Roxas could feel himself blush, ' His voice is better than I imagined,' then Roxas grinned as well, "Roxas. It is nice to meet you Axel."

The blonde boy couldn't help but notice a slight blush on Axel's face as he said his name.

"Well Roxas, how about we grab a coffee?"

Roxas could feel his heart beat much faster than it already was, if that was even possible, just hearing the redhead speak his name was making him crazy and act like a love struck girl.

"As long as it is the place a block away. I really don't feel like drinking coffee with my coworkers staring at me with stupid grins."

"Okay, is it okay for you to be ditching work like this?"

Roxas chuckled and nodded his head, "Yeah, it was kind of their birthday present to me."

Roxas can see Axel's eyes widen, "It's your birthday? August 13th is seriously your birthday?"

Roxas simply nods, not quite understanding his shock.

"It's my birthday too," Axel states.

Both stare at each other in slight shock, then they both started to laugh as they walked together to the coffee down the street; neither could feel their bosses staring at them then each other with a satisfied smirk.