The calm before the storm

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I wonder where Xion is. Roxas thought.

Another hard day of work was over for the low ranking member of the organization; who knows how many heartless he cut though. How many people he saved from becoming like those beast. And not a single person thanked him for it; the first thing they did was notice that Riku and praised him. Even though it annoyed him; Roxas realized that becoming famous in Organization XIII is very bad. Besides... Roxas was 15, he would rather be hanging out with his friends rather then go to press conferences. Riku was doing Roxas a favor.

Roxas fell to the floor of the train station; Riku laughed, "Tired?"

Roxas sighed, "No, frustrated."

Riku sat down next to him, "Tell me."

Roxas sighed, "It goes like this..."

Flash back

"So... out of Sora Riku and Ven; who is the hottest guy you know?"

Xion blushed hard, "Why must you ask such embarrassing questions?"

The friends were sitting on the clock tower at sunset, eating ice cream once again. It was a Friday so Axel would have work; leaving Roxas and Xion to have time to themselves. Which means that Roxas could ask all kinds of embarrassing questions to his black headed friend.

She gets embarrassed so easy. Roxas thought.

"It can't be that embarrassing. I mean... you do think about these things. You are a girl; unless... you're lesbian?"

"Roxas!"

"What?"

Xion's face as blood red; a tomato didn't describe it right. She was as red as blood; she almost looked like steam was going to come out of her head.

Darn it. I did it again. Roxas realized.

"Xion... I'm sorry."

"Don't be. Its okay. Um... I... guess I would say Ven."

I see... Roxas thought.

Roxas sighed, what is this feeling?I feel disappointed.

Xion turned to her friend, "Roxas? Is everything okay?"

"Yes; everything is fine. But... can I ask you a question?"

Xion giggled.

"Whats so funny?"

"Ahhh, its nothing. Just thinking to myself. Ask your question."

"um... whats so good about Ven? I mean... how does he look better then any other guy?"

Xion giggled again, "Well... I guess I love his shoulder pad. I think all guys should have shoulder pads on that shoulder; Plus... Axel told me that me and Ven would make a cute couple."

Roxas's eyes widened, W-W-What?

"Okay..."

"Roxas... it feels like something is bothering you. Please tell me whats on your mind."

I can't tell her. I don't even know what it is myself. Roxas explained.

"Really; I'm fine. I-"

"Well, well, look at the love birds." And Axel crept from behind the wall.

Both friends blushed hard and simultaneously said, "We're just friends."

Axel giggled, "Seems your not taking my advice Xion; you know that Ven wants you."

Xion sighed, "I don't know. He seems out of my league."

Axel pounded his chest, "You'll never know till you try."

who's side are you on Axel? Roxas snapped.

Axel places his finger on his chin, "You know; Tomorrow Ven will be in free tomorrow. Maybe this will be your chance to find pure love."

Xion looked down, "But.. Roxas will be lonely."

"No offense to you Roxas but Forget about him! You need your own happiness.

"Axel! I can't do that! I-"

"Go ahead." Roxas blurted.

Xion gasped and turned to her friend, "Are you sure Roxas?"

Roxas sighed, "Yea... I don't mind. Just... be careful. Please."

Xion lightly touched Roxas's right hand, "Please be safe till I get back. Promise."

Roxas tried to force a smile, "You make it sound like I'm going to get hit by a bus. I'll be fine; don't worry."

Xion smiled, which made Roxas heart rate pick up.

Her smile is so pretty. Roxas noticed.

Xion then walked away...

End of flash back

Riku laughed, "Why did you let her go? Ven is not the most safest person Xion could hang out with."

The reason its not safe for people to hang out with Ven cause he pissed off some powerful warrior named Zoro. Zoro swore to kill everyone that is close to Ven. I know what I did was stupid but... Roxas explained.

"Its better if Xion never found out."

Riku frowned, "Why would you think that? You two have always been there for each other."

"Cause... I'm a best friend. When best friends become lovers they always break up; if me and Xion start dating we can never break up. I don't ever want to lose her."

"So... you would rather have her in harms way all the time?"

Roxas's eyes widened, "But... Zoro would never hurt someone who didn't fit his revenge of Ven."

"What do you think Zoro's going to think when he sees Xion with Ven. He's going to think that they are dating. And he'll want to kill her."

It feels like my world is crashing down around me. Xion... Roxas thought.

Riku grinned, Good he's thinking. Only one person can beat Zoro and that's Roxas. Zoro is an issue; and Roxas needs to deal with him. I hope its not too late though.

Roxas stood up, "I love her Riku."

"Huh?"

"I can't imagine life without her; I'm... not going to lose her to anyone. I'm going to fight for her. And if Zoro attacks her; I'll... I'll kill him!"

Riku's grin got bigger, "Go find her then. I think Ven likes to hang out in the square."

Roxas then ran as fast as he could outside the train station.

This will be a real test. Riku thought...