Rea: Okay, I don't know why I wrote this one-shot or where the idea sprouted from but I wrote it. It may be crap because it was 5a.m. in the morning and I hadn't been to bed yet. But I'm posting it instead of my updates because I haven't wrote them…because I've been sick. So bear with me and if you don't like AkuRiku then don't read…even though flames are great because I'm freezing. lol

Disclaimer: I don't own any Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy characters and I wish terribly that I owned Axel's Volvo.

Confused Love

One lone figure stalked down the main road. Electric green eyes glittered from the light of the moon. But that could fool anyone. This young 21 year old ached terribly inside. While on the outside his posture stood cocky and confident, never showing how much the hurt had begun to eat away at him. Having to supposedly watch your heart break really tears you up inside. The young man runs a hand through his long unkempt spikey red hair. He enters through a door leading into a building of blinding and flashing lights. Dance and techno music boomed viciously from the speakers, which are placed strategically around the dance floor. The fiery red head waltzes over to a table in the back where two figures sat together, clearly waiting for their friends.

The older and more optimistic of the two sat with his arm linked with the other's arm. His blue eyes sparkle brightly and his chestnut brown hair spikes randomly. The brunet smiles intimately at the blonde next to him. The blonde hair also spiked, but instead of everywhere it just spiked upwards. The younger, only by a week, yet more realistic of the two, looked toward the red head with intrigued blue eyes. He waves and shouts over the music, "Axel, over here!" Said red head or Axel hurries over and slides into the booth. Axel's black slacks and flaming red shirt contrast with the two others' attires. The brunet wore blue jeans and a white t-shirt. The blonde is adorned in dark blue jeans and a black t-shirt. Axel flashes a fake smile, "Hey Roxas…and our special brunet, Sora."

The blonde, Roxas, smiles lovingly at Sora. Their hands that lay on the table clasp together and their fingers intertwine. Sora waves to an approaching figure, "Over here! Riku come sit down with us!" Axel peels his eyes away from the lover's hands to see a figure he'd seen many times before.

Black boots smack against the edge of the dance floor while midnight blue pants fall over them. A light baby blue button-up shirt falls delicately over his pale chest. Riku's aquamarine eyes dance in the lighting while his silver hair, usually falling slightly past his shoulders, tonight is pulled back into a loose ponytail. The said ponytail is held by a singe baby blue ribbon. Electric green locks with aquamarine…for the slightest second Axel falters and all his secret emotions seem to pour out of him. Riku smirks at Axel and raises an eyebrow, "Are you going to move over or would you prefer I sit on the table?"

Axel's eyes glitter back to a fake appearance as he slides deeper into the booth. Axel glances around, "Who wants a drink?"

Sora pulls Roxas up out of the booth, "We'll take water. We'll be back we're hitting the dance floor." The two obvious lovers merge into the crowd of dancers. As soon as they are out of sight, Axel lies his head down on the table. The boom of music fills his senses till something or someone tugs at his hair. Ocean eyes meet grass green eyes. Axel sighs, "What do you want Riku?"

The lunar haired male grins, "Well you seem…preoccupied, so what do you want to drink? I'll get them."

Axel turns to Riku, "Are you happy for Sora…I mean with him being your best friend and all…?"

Riku's eyes dim, "I told him he should go for it…I meant it."

Axel chuckles darkly. "The day I was going to talk to him about how I feel…Sora got there first…"

A grim smile crosses Riku's lips, "I'm sorry to hear that…Especially since I don't see how anyone could deny such a delectable creature."

Axel's eyes widen, "R-Riku…" Riku grabs Axel's wrists and pulls him into the mob of bodies, just as Sora and Roxas sit back down into the booth. As the tempo slows slightly Riku pulls Axel close. Riku's hips sway gently and Axel can't help but sway with him. While the night progressed Riku pulls Axel outside into the chilly December night air. Axel smiles, "Thanks for tonight. You're a grea-." Lips are pushed together and arms wrap around each other. Axel takes a deep breath, "Wow…I should get going." Riku's cheeks tint pink looking bright against his pale complexion. The fiery red head motions to a black Volvo, "Want a ride home?"

Riku smiles, "Only if you wouldn't mind."

Axel slips into the driver's seat and Riku in the back. At this Axel raises an eyebrow, "You don't have to sit back there."

Riku grins, "Well I could think of you as my personal driver…" Axel laughs a real laugh before starting the car.

The slick black Volvo pulls up to a curb of a dark house. Trying to holdup his act, Axel opens the passenger door, "Well Riku we're here." Axel receives no response as Riku remained sitting in the middle of the seat. The red head slides in and turns toward the younger male. Riku's hands run through Axel's hair as he pulls Axel closer. Instead of the gentle kiss like before, this one seemed wanted…needed…and desired. Not thinking, Axel wraps his arms around Riku and pulls the lunar haired male tight and close. The following kisses got hungrier and more aggressive. Sweat beads at both of their foreheads as Axel pulls back for air. Riku opens the car door, "Want to come in?" The pyro nods drunkenly and follows Riku into the deserted home.

The next morning bright sunlight creeps in through the blinds of the windows. Axel's eyes slowly open and last night memories slam into his mind as he recalls them. He was drunk off of heart ache and Riku's sweet and passionate kisses. The lunar haired 20 year old lay asleep against Axel's bare chest. Stray clothes lay strewn across the floor and realization of what truly happened hits home. Axel slips out of the bed and quickly dresses, but not before pulling the ribbon from Riku's hair and stuffing it in his pocket. So, that he doesn't forget what he had done. As Axel heads home, confusion swims through his brain and question were littered everywhere. Why had he done that? Why Riku…? Didn't he care for Roxas? Those few past years that Sora and Roxas had gotten closer, Axel and Riku had also gotten to know one another. Axel knew Riku is determined and, to his knowledge, had feelings for Sora…or so he thought.

On the other hand, Riku knew that Axel cared deeply for Roxas because of their long friendship. That's exactly what everyone else, including Roxas, knew and that Riku had fallen in love with the red head. Aquamarine reveals themselves as Riku glances about the room and sighs deeply. The lunar haired male knew deep inside that he shouldn't have done that. Hell, to his knowledge the red head still cared for Roxas. But Riku also knew that in reality Roxas and Axel's relationship was only brotherly. Once a shower, clothes, and a meager breakfast was acquired, Riku hurried out the door and began walking to Sora's. He needed to find Axel and no doubt the pyro would head to Roxas, who always stayed with Sora on weekends.

The black Volvo pulls up a driveway and Axel runs to the door. After going home and becoming decent Axel, decided that he needed to talk to Roxas about this. The door opens to reveal Roxas's temporary living partner. The 27 year old has spiked up blonde hair and vibrant blue eyes. Axel takes a deep breath, "Hey Cloud, is Roxas here?" Roxas had told Cloud that by New Years Eve, he would have a different and permanent place to live.

"He's over at Sora's, like usual," answer Cloud.

Axel groans, "Damn…I should've remembered…"

The blonde steps out and shuts the door behind him. "Are you heading over there now?"

Axel nods, "Ya, come on I'll drive you over." The doors shut and Axel starts the car. "So Cloud, why are you headed over to Sora's?"

Cloud turns to Axel, "None of your business. Just drive…"

Riku knocks on Sora's door, hoping they're home. The door opens to reveal Sora's 21 year old brother. He has short brown hair, stormy gray eyes, and a scar from the tip of his right eyebrow to the bridge of his nose. Wearing black pants, three belts, and a white shirt, he glares at Riku. The lunar haired male smirks, "Hey Squall is Sora and Roxas in?"

The young man growls, "It's Leon and yes they're here. But their upstairs…go."

Riku's grin touches his ears, "Cloud's coming over, isn't he?"

Leon's cheeks tint pink, "Just go on and leave me alone." Riku laughs and runs up the stairs while Leon returns to his seat on the couch.

Sora squeals, "I can't believe it! You and Axel did it?!"

Riku laughs at his 19 year old friend. The other 19 year old, Roxas, had gone to get some Bar-B-Q chips, so Sora and Riku could talk. "Calm down Sora…it's not like he loves me…"

"Riku get real! The way he looks at you and speaks to you. So obvious!" the brunet exclaims.

Roxas opens the door and plops down next to Sora. He glances at the blushing Riku. "I need to talk to Axel. Cloud is kicking me out because he plans to have Leon move in with him."

Sora smiles bright, "Roxas! You could live here with me. Leon said he's moving out and is going to leave the house to me!"

Riku smiles, "Glad neither of you will be bugging me."

Axel smoothly pulls into the driveway to Sora's house. The two get out and walk to the door. Before either can knock, the door flies open. Axel is pushed in and toward the stairs. Leon smiles politely, "They're upstairs and don't bother us." Axel takes the stairs by twos and disappears. That is while Cloud wraps his arms around Leon's waist and pulls him onto the couch, "Now…I have something to ask you."

Axel walks in and freezes mid-step when he sees Riku. "Roxas can I talk to you real quick?" the red head asks. Roxas nods and follows Axel into a room a few doors down. Axel takes a deep breath, "Roxas…I'm confused…"

The blonde raises an eyebrow, "What do you mean, Axel?"

"I mean…I have great and deep feelings for Riku…But, I thought you and I had something too…I just don't know…so confused…" the red head explains.

Roxas smiles, "Well let's see if anything sparks."

Axel leans down and his lips meet Roxas's lips. Axel pulls away, "I…I did…no spark."

Roxas nods, "See…and when you kiss Riku it's different right?"

Axel's eyes widen, "You're right…I'm such a fool."

Roxas shakes his head, "Talk to him…things can only get better. So stay here, I'll send Riku to you."

Roxas hurries from the room and to Sora's. The door shuts and Axel comes face to face with Riku. The lunar haired male looks up the short distance and locks eyes with Axel. His arms pull Riku to him and Axel leans his head down, "I'm sorry Riku…I've been so confused. But I'm not anymore. I love you." Their lips meet in an explosion of passion and love.

Riku curls his arm around Axel's slim waist as he pulls back, "I love you too."

Just as their lips meet a yell is heard. Then Leon screams, "Oh My God!"

As Axel, Riku, Sora, and Roxas get to the living room, they see a sobbing Leon. He sits cradling his hands to his chest. Cloud sits next to the sobbing male, staring wide eyed in happiness. Sora rushes to his older brother, "Leon what's wrong? What happened here?"

Leon wipes his eyes and holds out his hand. Sora leans in closer expecting blood or maybe no hand at all. "I'm getting married." whispers Leon joyfully. Sora smiles as his brother launches into Cloud's arms and they meet in a kiss.

Sora turns to Riku, "Did you two work everything out?"

Riku smiles, "Yes we did," and Axel leans down and captures Riku's lips.

Rea: well don't forget to review. I welcome flames even though they aren't nessacary. Anyway Later and enjoy the New Year!