Chapter One - Introductions

Everyone always wondered why I hate that grin I see on him so much. He was tall and handsome, with a deep voice and sapphire blue eyes with dark rims around his irises.

But I have not liked him since the first day I saw him.

My show up at school was nothing unusual – kids smirking and clutching their fists at me, the redhead whose name I learned to be Axel leaned on his desk and smirked the most. My hate subject, though, acted different. His eyes widened and checked me, stopping at my too wide hips briefly and then looking back up with that sly smirk.

That was the first day that I scowled at the pink haired boy named Marluxia.

I was the shortest boy in my class except for Zexion, which didn't give him much reputation. But the 6 feet 5 Lexaeus did. I didn't like those two either.

Then there were Xaldin and Xigbar, always leaning over my shoulder and smiling to find me doing homework or reading a book from which they couldn't get a word out of and stumbled on every word that was more than 15 letters.

But currently, they were more interested in bugging me about Flowerboy standing next to Larxene the bitch and glancing at my direction from time to time. I sighed and turned away.

Xigbar nudged me, "He so digs you, science kid."

I rolled my eyes, "Xigbar, shut up. You are an idiot."

Xig faked a pout and saw the subject of their laughter gracefully coming towards us. I gulped.

"Um, gee Vex, I forgot. I gotta go get DemDem's books from History class." Xigbar murmured and fled, dragging Xaldin behind him. I opened my mouth in bewilderment and gaped. I heard footsteps halt and felt someone tap my shoulder. I ruined and met his sapphire eyes, smell of roses all around me.

"Vexen, right?" he asked. I nodded – for some reason his blue eyes captivated me in conversation. He smiled, "I was asked to get you to the office."

"The office?" I repeated. He nodded, "Something about Honor Student Society." I nodded again and he continued, "Apparently, You are the best student of the school. And they want you to tutor me."

I choked on my saliva, "Wh..at?"

He nodded, "I need help in Science. Mr. Wise recommended you.

"Ansem the Wise?" I blinked. He nodded.

Wow, the smartest man in the whole school, the principle, recommended me even though I missed an answer on his last test.

"Alright." I said, standing up. He smiled and lead me by my shoulder. I did NOT want to tutor this guy. I hated him!

But he did not seem to hate me. He touched my shoulder softly, as if it was the most fragile thing in the world, and then slowly let go when we got through the crowd of kids. I could hear a skin-burning high pitched laughter behind us and heard Larxene say, "Good luck, Marly."

We walked down the "Mile" hallway, and both of us were silent. Suddenly, he spoke,
"So what do you do for fun?"

I blinked at the question, "Study."

He looked at me in bewilderment, "You mean you never leave your house?"

I shrugged, "Only grocery shopping."

He shook his head, "Wow. No wonder you are a genius."

I looked up at him in confusion and with wide eyes, "What did you say?"

He looked down, "You are a genius. I mean, it's true."

I quickly turned away, color rising to my cheeks. He smiled and we walked to the Office. He opened the door and I mumbled a thank you, walking in. Ansem stood by the main desk and turned around when he heard us come in,

"Vexen." He smiled. I smiled back, "Good morning, Mr. Wise." He looked to Marluxia and nodded, the pink haired boy nodded back.

"Come to my office, please." He asked and led us to the big room with a door that said "Ansem Wise."

We occupied two chairs that stood in front of his desks, "Alright, boys." He said, occupying his big chair, "Marluxia knows what you two are here for."

The mentioned one nodded, and Ansem continued. "And I would like you, Vexen to tutor Marluxia." I nodded, "So I heard."

"Ah, so you told him." Ansem continued as Marluxia nodded, "Very well. This is the list of things he needs to be tutored on." He gave me a packet. I stared at it wide eyed and the pink haired boy laughed sheepishly. I shook my head and nodded, "Alright, where should I tutor?"

"That is for you two to figure out by yourselves. Sadly, we cannot keep you two after school to study so it has to be one's or the other's house." The principle sighed, shaking his head.

Marluxia and I exchanged glances and I sighed, "Alright." I said, standing up. "Thank you, Mr. Wise." Marluxia stood up to, "Yes, thank you very much."

I began to walk to the door, but Marluxia caught up to me and opened the door for me again. I blinked and walked through, mumbling a thank you once again.

So YOU! Are going to tutor FLOWERBOY?" Xigbar's laugh was heard through the whole cafeteria, "I am so happy for you, man!"

"Xigbar, for the love of humanity, shut up." I groaned.

He slapped me on the shoulder, "Fuck humanity! This is ipriceless!/i" I turned away from him.
"Oh, oh! And if he decides to make a move, call me and tell me all about it girlfriend!" Xigbar laughed hysterically. I slapped him with my notebook, "This is a tutoring lesson! NOT a date damn it! I don't even know how I'll survive in an apartment that ireeks/i of flowers!" Xaldin frowned from underneath his palm. I turned to him, "Are you with me on this?"

He turned to Xigbar, "I'm always with you 'n' all, but this time I got to agree with Vex."

My eyebrows rose to my proven point, "See?"

Xigbar shook his head, "You guys don't know what you are missin'."

I shook my head too, "Just forget about it. I have a WHOLE PACKET of things he needs to go over! I'll idie/i before we finish!" I waved my arms. Xigbar shook his head and laughed, "Yeah, yeah, we get it Vex."

"What's the commotion all about?" Demyx came up with his lunch tray and sat by Xigbar. In his turn, the black-white haired boy wrapped an arm around the blonde's waist.

"Discussing Vexie's first date, little dude."

I looked ready to hit him with a binder, "iTutoring lesson,/i" I corrected. "Not a date."
"Who are you dating, Vexen?" Demyx sat up.

"TUTORING!" I started blushing now, "For God's sake!"

"It's Marly the Flowerman." Xigbar grinned. I rolled my eyes and rested my chin on my palms. Xaldin sighed, "Seriously man, lay off." He said, standing up to throw his tray away.

"You best friend's turned against you on this one." I stated, turning back to Xigbar. He just grinned. I raised an eyebrow and sighed, standing up too.

I slowly and regretfully made steps to my current nuisance who was laughing about something with his best friend. Larxene was the first to see me and grinned, "Well, Marmar, I got to go and sit through another detention." She patted him on the shoulder and walked away. Marluxia turned around to see me, "Vexen." He smiled. I sighed, "Alright. When would you like to start your tutoring?"

He thought for a moment, "Tomorrow, probably, so both of us will be prepared." I nodded, my apartment was always clean but it could use a few finishing touches.

"Your house or my house?"

"Whichever you prefer. My house is free 'til eight PM." He said, swaying his books.

I shifted, "My house is free until October." He raised his eyebrows, "Business trip," I explained.

"Oh." He nodded and thought for a moment, "How about your house then. We could get more done." I nodded in agreement, "Alright. See you tomorrow, then." I said and turned away, beginning to walk towards the door.

"Vexen?"

I turned around. He smiled at me, "Thank you."

I blinked, "It's fine." I said and made it to the door.