Hello! Name is Akeno! This is one of my first fanfics to be put up on here. I hope you like. I'm doing this for Nanowrimo this month and I will continue it if people like it. I'm hoping I get at least a few readers. :3 Welp here is the first chapter. I do not have a beta so if it is bad I apologize. Let me know what you think!

A brown spiky haired teen slowly got out of bed as the sun started to rise. He slowly got ready doing his usual routine. He showered first being careful of any new injuries or bruises. He seemed to just be going through the motions. Once his body was washed he scrubbed his thick brown hair clean. He finished a few minutes later then climbed out of the shower and lightly toweled his body down before wrapping his hair in a towel. His hair was so thick his hair soaked up a lot of water. If he kept it in a towel for a few minutes it wouldn't drip as much. He wrapped the other towel not on his head, loosely around his waist, then walked out of the bathroom.

"Good morning…" he said softly to a picture of his dead mother. He smiled weakly before going to the closet and pulling out his school uniform. It was the middle of fall so it was a plain white button up shirt and dark blue, almost black looking, dress pants. He wore a blue tie that he just draped around his neck. He never put it on until he got to school. After pulling out a pair of white socks he stuffed them in his pocket and slipped out of the room.

He walked down the hall and out into the living room. He looked around quietly then made his way back down the hall to his younger brother's room. He always thought of him as a younger brother but they were twins. He knocked lightly on the door then poked his head into the room. "Roxas you up?" he asked quietly so he didn't wake anyone up. He heard a grumbling sound before a muffled sound. "Roxas it's time to get up. You don't want father waking up and us still being here do you?"

"No…" he said quietly as he slowly woke up. He always showered at night so all he did was wander slowly over to his closet. He walked inside it then slowly walked out fully dressed. "Are you okay?"

"What are you talking about?" Sora asked even though he knew exactly what he was talking about.

"Sora…" Roxas said as he walked up to Sora. Sora shook his head then reached out and straitened out Roxas's shirt before working on his tie.

"I'm fine," he said smiling softly. He ruffled Roxas's hair, fixing it up so it was more spiked in a deliberate direction instead of every single direction. "You should fix your hair up."

"Stop acting like my mother. We're the same age." Roxas batted Sora's hand away then walked to the mirror and fixed his hair more. "There. Now lets eat something and get out before they wake up."

Sora nodded then walked quietly with Roxas to the kitchen. Sora and Roxas's mother died when they were five. Their father wasn't exactly stable after the loss of her. He immediately went searching for a new companion not even a week later. He returned with a woman that was less then perfect. Far from it to be exact. She was like a demon in woman's clothing. All they usually made was toast and today was no different. Roxas made them lunches while Sora made the toast.

"Both are up…" a female voice said sickeningly sweetly as she walked into the kitchen. "Good morning boys." She smiled at them then walked over to the fridge. She started rummaging around as Sora motioned for Roxas to leave. Roxas frowned then went to get his shoes on.

"Good morning mother," he said softly as he slipped the freshly buttered toast into a zip lock bag. He put it into a bag and looked at her just in time to see her hand go towards his shirt. She gripped the front of it tight enough to make it hard for Sora to breath comfortably.

"I'm surprised you're getting up on your own. I miss waking you up," she said smirking while pulling him close to her. She pushed him back hard as his father walked in. She skipped over to him and kissed him lightly on the lips before laying her head on his chest. She smirked at Sora as Sora grabbed his bag.

"Don't be late tonight. I'm coming home and I expect dinner on the table at six. If you don't I'll punish you. Is it clear?"

"Yes father," he said then slipped out of the kitchen before anything else could happen. Sora fixed his shirt then shouldered his school bag. He walked to the front door and smiled at Roxas. Roxas gave him a worried look but Sora just shook his head. "You don't have to expect me to always walk away hurt. They don't always hurt me. I'm fine Roxas. Stop worrying about me okay?" Roxas sighed softly and shook his head.

"I can't help it Sora…You stop them from coming after me but they still do when you go out to pick something up or if you don't react they way they're looking for…I just can't imagine what they do to you…"

"Roxas please stop this…I don't like talking about it…" Sora tossed Roxas the toast he made for him then slipped his shoes on before opening the door. "We'll be late if we don't leave now…" Sora started walking knowing Roxas wouldn't be far behind.

The walk to the bus stop was quiet between the twins as they each thought about what was going to happen later that day. They had expected that it wouldn't be good. Any other day but today they wouldn't expect much but it was that witches birthday. That meant anything went and their father would take her out and they would come home drunk as could be. Sora shivered at the thought and Roxas thought it was because of the cold.

"Sora!" A silver haired teen yelled as he waved. Sora looked up putting on the too familiar mask and smiled waiving back at him.

"Riku!" Sora said as he ran over. Riku wrapped an arm around his shoulder and squeezed. "How was your vacation?"
"It was great. The sun was hot. Almost missed the chilly weather here," Riku laughed then waved at Roxas. "What's up Rox? You and Sora get into a fight again?" Roxas crossed his arms and kept walking. Riku raised an eye brow then looked down at Sora, who just shrugged. Both looked when they heard a squeek.

"Don't be that way Roxas," A spiky red head said as he pulled Roxas against him. "I'm cold and could use the body heat to keep me warm."

"Get off me Axel!" Roxas squirmed trying to get away. His face was bright red. "Why do you always have to hug me…and be so clingy?"

"Because I want you~" he said in a sing songy voice which earned him an elbow to his gut. Axel coughed but it slowly turned into a laugh. "I didn't think you cared about me that much." Roxas huffed then moved over to the side walk. The bus was just pulling in. The small group climbed onto the bus. Riku and Sora sat together and despite what had happened before, Axel and Roxas sat together. They seemed to make up as soon as they sat together.

"So what have you been up to since I left?" Sora shrugged and Riku sighed poking his cheek lightly. "Don't be so secretive."

"I went on a mission to kill off my secret uncle that is trying to take over the world," Sora said before he laughed lightly. Riku shook his head.

"I'm being serious!"

"Nothing. That's just it. I did everything my father wanted and helped make dinner for my step mom. It's her birthday today so I figured that we'll be making her dinner tonight. I don't know what my father plans tonight I just know I can't hang out after school today."

"I wanted to go to the arcade with you today. Can't sneak away for a little while? You don't always have to be a good boy."

"Riku you don't know my father. I'll go home and maybe tonight I can sneak out. I'll text you tonight okay? Deal?"

"Fine."

The two started talking about the new game as Axel and Roxas started mumbling. "Roxas you okay? You seem to be in a worse mood then usual. Can I cheer you up in any way?" he whispered in his hear then gave it a slight kiss. Roxas blushed then grabbed at his ear. "Its so cute when you blush."

"Why do you do that….?"

"Because I like you and I like to shower you with my affection." Axel lightly kissed Roxas's cheek then pulled back and wrapped an arm around him. "Now spill."

"Sora's been getting into it with my father and step mom and hasn't been letting me get involved. I am just worried that he's going to get tired out and hurt."

"Sora's a good big brother. Don't worry. If he needs you he'll let you know." Axel smiled then kissed his cheek again before the shouting match started between the two.

It wasn't long before they were at school. School went by fast for Sora and at lunch he skipped and went to the bathroom. He wasn't feeling that good and he needed to make sure he was okay. He unzipped his bag and pulled out some fever reducing medicine and cold medicine. He always took it whenever he felt off so he caught in time. He couldn't afford to stay in bed. If anything he would come to school and stay in the nurses office. He always told them that their parents were busy and at work so they couldn't take care of him. He took a deep breath before going into a stall and pulling up the long sleeve to the upper part of his arm. Just above his elbow was all bandaged up. He unwrapped his arm and look at the fresh cut. He had gotten it the other day when he fought back. He was tired and wasn't properly thinking when he did it. It was his own fault for it anyway. He gently put some disinfectant on it before rewrapping it. He pulled down his sleeve before leaning aback.

"Tired…" he mumbled softly to himself before standing up and flushing the toilet as soon as he heard someone walk in. He slipped his backpack on before walking out and washing his hand. He didn't even look at the other person till he walked out of the bathroom and heard someone calling his name.

"Sora wait up," the familiar voice yelled after him. He turned around just in time to get the bathroom door to the face. Sora grabbed at his nose and started laughing as a frantic Axel started flailing in his general direction. "Shit Sora I'm sorry. I totally didn't mean to hit you like that. Shit. You okay?"

"You know you should be careful how hard you push the door when you're leaving," Sora said as he gently touched his nose. "I'm fine. See. Not even bleeding. Just sore. Definitely woke me up though." A red mark formed across the bridge of his nose. "Did you need something?"

"Yeah. Just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Roxas seemed to be really upset this morning and that only happens when something happens between you and your parents. He always manages to stay out of the fights you have with them but maybe you should think about letting it go. Letting your father off. I know how hard it is to let another person into your life but-"

"Stop!" Sora snapped before quickly covering his mouth. He sighed then smiled at Axel. "I'm sorry to have you worried but I will do my best to stop fighting with them. I don't try and fight back but sometimes I'm tired and do stupid things. Just makes the whole situation worse." After he finished speaking he quickly turned on his heels and left before Axel could say anything else. Sora was absolutely pissed off now. Axel had no right. He didn't know what was going on and he didn't know how much he tired to keep Roxas from worrying. He never told his twin about the pain he suffered when he was alone. He never told him the reason he never let that woman wake him up. The scares he faced caused nasty horrible nightmares for him and here Axel was lecturing him about what he should do. He didn't notice the tears until they blocked his vision. "Fuck…" Sora said softly before rubbing them away.

"Sora?" Riku asked as he walked up to him. "What the hell? What's going on? Are you okay?"

"Just tired and frustrated…" Sora said then laughed weakly. Riku wasn't convinced.

"Common. Lets get something to eat okay?" Sora nodded then followed Riku to the corner where Roxas was sitting.

"Have you seen Axel?" he asked then looked at the entrance and spotted said red head. "Never mind I see him." Sora's mask broke momentarily looking a mix between upset and angry before going to his smiling face. He sat down at the end of the table with Riku next to him. Sora just concentrated on his lunch. He didn't look up to notice the worried looks Riku and Roxas were giving him or the confused look Axel was giving him. Once he finished he grabbed his trash and Roxas's, who was no paying attention to Axel now and threw it away.

He looked at the clock and noticed it was soon time to leave. "I'm going to get a head start to the next class okay?" he said once he got back to the table.

"Let me go with you," Roxas said going to stand up but a hand on his shoulder stopped him.

"Nah. I'll go by myself," he said then turned and started walking away.

"I'll go with him," Riku said standing up. "Something is really bugging him today and I'll get it out of him even if it's the last thing I do." He huffed and followed after. Or tried to. Sora went strait for the class room and by the time he caught up Sora was sitting in his desk surrounded by a few of the girls that had crushes on him. He laughed and smiled at each and everyone of them but never touched them. He noticed right away that he moved away whenever one got close. He was forced to sit down, along with the other girls, once the final bell rung and the teacher walked in.

As soon as school ended Sora didn't even wait two seconds before he grabbed his things and left the building. He needed to go home and prepare for dinner. He wasn't sure what events were planned or what the woman wanted with him but he was sure tonight wasn't going to be an easy one and he needed to relax. For dinner he started making crispy chicken wraps and a big salad. Two of her favorite foods. He smiled weakly as he put the last of the plates on the table and noticed a shadow by his feet.

"Happy birthday…" he said softly trying to get his shaking hands to stop.

"Thank you darling," she said as she walked over and ran her hand down his arm. He shivered then flinched slightly when she grabbed the part of his arm that had just been freshly bandaged. "It's my birthday. I get what I want." He nodded then shivered again as she forced her lips onto the expecting teens. He wasn't stupid. He knew how much she liked him and his brother so he made a deal he would never fight back if she left him alone. And so far it worked. She would die if she ever touched him. He would make sure of it. "Your father wont be back for a few hours and the chicken will be done in…" She trailed off expecting an answer.

"Two hours…" he said softly against the lips that were barely away from him.

"Good," she said as she trailed her hands down his arms then slowly up his shirt, touching his bare skin. "That's a good enough time." She pressed her body against his then kissed him again. "Lets have some fun shall we?"