A Love That Will Last
Crush
SorasKey
"So how's Yuna?" Axel pushed back his spiky, flame-red hair as we stared out into the sunset.
"Ask Tidus."
"Aerith?"
"Ask Zack."
"Tifa?"
"Ask Cloud."
"Rikku?"
"Pretty sure she moved."
"Oh man, sorry, Roku," I understand, I mean Axel; I'm lame with the ladies.
"It's fine. They just weren't 'the one'. I just have to be patient," My mom always tells me to not get worked up over little things like that anyways… Call me a momma's boy, but your mom's always right, isn't she? Yes, yes she is.
"That's the spirit. Don't you think, Xion?" My gaze turned from Axel to the quiet raven haired girl beside me who was gazing dreamily off pass the tower.
This was how it's always been. Ever since we were little, we'd come up here and watch the sunset. The large clock tower had the best view in town. I'd say the only thing that's changed about our visits up here since we were ten is that Axel had gotten way cooler and Xion wasn't the tomboy she used to be.
"He's right, Roku. Hey, you want some ice cream?" Always the supportive friend that had the ice cream. She didn't really need to ask anymore. Like two teenage boys would say no. And so we grabbed the sticks from her hand and began devouring the cold treat.
"I just want to find that one girl, ya know? The one that makes my heart just..." I craned my head to look below us before dropping my ice cream stick.
"You're an oddball, ya know that? Why not just do what you're best friend right here does," Axel pointed to himself, "Mess around a bit. No need to be so serious little dude, you're sixteen."
"Axel, if you haven't noticed, I'm definitely not the type to mess around," I pushed my glasses up my nose, "Besides... I need to know that someone cares about me as much as I care about them."
"We care about you, Roku," Xion smiled shyly and leaned her head on my shoulder, "Without us, moments like this would only come once in a lifetime," I looked out to the setting sun.
Yeah, this blissful, amazing moment was something that would be rare for most. For us, this was the life.
-O_O-
The next morning I got up bright and early. Yet another great day in school and, unlike Axel, I actually enjoyed it. Maybe that was why everyone thought I was a geek, the good grades and everything. Being in band probably didn't help the cause either, but I was okay with being a geek. Sometimes…
"Morning, sunshine!" Axel slapped me on the back when I caught up with him and Xion at the school gates. At least they were there for me.
"Hey, Axel, Xion." I nodded to them both, adjusting my bag that was striking a weird spot on my shoulder.
"I see you're wearing the clothes we picked out for you," Xion spoke up, causing me to look down at myself. I was wearing a white t-shirt, a burnt orange plaid button-up shirt over top, and khaki colored cargo shorts, "But I don't remember pairing it with those shorts," she frowned. Ya see, over the summer, they took me on a huge shopping spree, insisting my clothes were the reason I couldn't get a girlfriend. But I just couldn't stand those damn baggy jeans.
"I'm sorry I don't have Aku's style," I rolled my eyes at her.
"Or good looks," he winked at a group of passing girls, who sighed and ran off giggling and blushing.
"Let's just go. I don't want to be late," even if it wasn't the first day of school, I refused being late. Another wonderful trait of mine that was labeled 'dorky' for some reason. So what if I didn't want detention? I had better things to do, such as:
1) Marching band
2) Academic team practice after school
"Whatever, Roku," Axel sighed, slinging an arm lazily around my shoulders, Xion mirrored him on the other side.
Almost as soon as we entered the school, Axel ran off claiming he had a 'meeting' and Xion went to her locker which was pretty much the furthest one possible from mine. What I go through daily is ridiculous. I had to shove through all the football players, cheerleaders, and gossips to make it to my locker.
"Hi, Roxas," One of the girls taunted, I knew they weren't being nice. She was on school newspaper, just wanting a story of how 'the geek tripped over the jock's foot'. I just kept my gaze straight, heading right to my locker, opening it up and getting the needed books. I had pre-calc first. Easy… well, for me. I filled my bag and walked down the loud and talkative hallways before getting to class.
And as usual I was the first one there. This was prime reading time. I pushed my slim glasses further up my nose before settling down in my seat with Crime and Punishment.
-O_0-
"What's your name?!" A rather loud voice interrupted another reading session of mine before physics. I looked up to see a familiar face. He was dressed in his usual black t-shirt, green vest, and camouflage shorts. I guess he was my lab partner this year. I would've known this earlier in the week but he had failed to show up until now.
"Hayner, we've known each other since kindergarten."
"Oh yea. Hey, Roxas. Sorry, I didn't want people getting the wrong image of me."
"What does that supposed to mean?"
"Nothing. Here, we're supposed to be doing this," he handed me a worksheet and set his head down, ready for sleep.
It didn't take long at all to finish this. It was just a review from the first few days of school.
"Sorry I'm late, sir. Art was held back," I looked up to find the source of the soft voice. It didn't take long for my eyes to meet with the back of a beautiful blonde's head. I wasn't lucky enough to meet her eyes until she took her seat and glanced around the room. Her eyes were so blue, but as soon as she looked, she stopped. I took this as my chance to take in the full effect of her appearance. She was wearing a dark blue and white striped cami and dark skinny jeans. She had some jewelry on too, but I was clueless in that department. It was best I stuck with the basics. I just watched as she pulled her highlighted hair up into a ponytail with a ribbon.
There was something familiar about her. I knew her from this class and a few others, but didn't really notice her until today. Maybe it was because of the previous crushes I've had. Love is blinding, isn't it? At least high school crushes are.
But that wasn't why she was familiar.
Then she laughed and twirled the few ringlets that weren't pulled up. She was having fun not being quiet (not that the rest of the classroom was) and continued to talk to the redhead beside her.
"Hot, isn't she?" I looked over to notice Hayner had arisen from his slumber, "I bet she looks even better in the new uniforms," I'm sure he meant that suggestively because he followed up by winking in her direction, causing her to blush and turn around again, catching my eyes on her way back to her conversation. Cute.
At least I realized why she was familiar.
-O_o-
"She's a cheerleader?" Axel asked, taken aback by my latest interest.
"Yes," I averted my gaze to Xion in search of an opinion from her, but she was humming quietly to herself not appearing to hear the whole conversation. Was it just me, or did she seem sad? I think she mentioned something about a test coming up. That must've been it.
"Dude, she's way out of your league, got it memorized?" he tapped his forehead and smirked.
"I haven't even talked to her yet, how do you know?" I said, standing up. We were outside underneath one of the numerous trees. I was thankful there was a commons to hang out on for lunch.
"Just don't be surprised when she isn't who you're imagining her to be. Cheerleaders can be harsh," He didn't know her. Not that I really did, but I think she was different.
"Well she can't be that bad... there's just something about her," I looked off into the distance.
"Well I mean you know how the other cheerleaders treat you," anger was overhanging Xion's voice…
"Maybe she's-" Axel cut me off.
"Let's go, kiddies," he changed the subject, walking back towards the school and giving Xion a look that I couldn't exactly decipher.
I just followed in silence not giving the look a second thought. The blonde cheerleader never leaving my mind, I was hoping she was different then those leeches she was hanging out with.
SorasKey here! This is the first chapter of the fanfiction that myself, chibixbabe, and iheartmooses. have been working on just for you readers! I wrote this first chapter and it was revised to the max by both co-authors into this great final product. So I hope you guys like it and want more, so review to let us know.
This story is pretty straightforward so far, but if you have any questions, be sure to ask in a review :)
Chapter Title: Crush by David Archuleta
