This story is written in memory of a dear friend of mine who died in 2006 of a motorcycle accident. he was a truck driver for a short while. This is way different than what I'd origianally planned but I think it will work. This chapter is just background to explain everything.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, location names or Moogles.
Down by the Roadside
(Zexion)
Zexion and Demyx were sitting in the former's room enjoying each other's company. Zexion was curled up with a book and Demyx was curled next to him, chin resting on his shoulder. They sat in silence for about twenty minutes when Demyx suddenly sat up and faced his best friend.
"Zexion." he said softly, "I have some news you're not going to like." Zexion raised a fine silver brow.
"What may that be, Demyx?" He asked, face calm, yet there was a hint of panic in his eyes.
"Well…" he rubbed his neck nervously, "I'm moving to Twilight Town next month because mom got a new job." Zexion stood up abruptly and glared at his best friend.
"You're leaving." There was no emotion to his voice. "We've been friends since we were in diapers and now you're leaving." His voice was shaking slightly by the end.
"Zexy…we can still be friends. We have email and phones. Please Zexion…will we still be best friends? I can't live without you in my life!" He stood and wrapped his arms around the silver-blue haired boy. "I love you Zexion. This is tearing me apart! I don't want to leave you all alone! I want to hold you in my arms everyday. I want to be your shoulder when you cry but I don't have any choice in this! I love you!" He turned Zexion's head and kissed him.
Zexion was shocked at first but he passionately returned the kiss. When they broke, both panting for air, Zexion was the first to speak. "Demmy…my Demmy. Do you have any idea how long I have wanted to kiss you and tell you how much I love you?" Demyx just closed his eyes; tears slipping from the corners. His shoulders shook, and he finally broke down; clinging to the boy he'd loved for longer than either of them knew. Zexion just kissed his tears away and lifted his chin.
"I love you, Demyx." he breathed. Demyx opened his eyes and met his love's lips with his own.
That had been one year ago today. Today, Zexion had managed to get his dad to take him with him on a business trip to Twilight Town. To say Zexion was happy would be a huge understatement. It was his senior year and he and Demyx had discussed it: they would both be attending TTPU-Twilight Town Polytechnic University. His dad knew but, only thought it was because they were best friends. He didn't know a lot of things, did he? For one, he didn't know that his only child was gay. Not only did he not know his son was gay but that he was gay for his best friend. Said friend had been the person to take his son's virginity and said son, at that very moment, had a ring in his pocket. He didn't know that last part until he noticed Zexion pull it out of his pocket to gaze upon it.
"Where'd you get that, son?" He asked. Zexion quickly pocketed it and smiled a nervous smile.
"I made it while working part-time at the Moogle Shop." he answered truthfully.
"Oh? It's nice, you going to give it to someone special?" Zexion just smiled dreamily.
"Yeah. I'm giving it to Demyx." he answered before thinking. Suddenly, breaks squealed as his father pulled over to the side of the road, next to a ditch. The scream could be heard several feet away from the car, windows up.
"WHAT!! Oh nonononono. I did not just hear that! You're a FAGGOT?" He screamed. Zexion was trying to formulate an answer when his father reached over and opened his door roughly. "I don't even want to hear it! Get the fuck outta my car!" He undid Zexion's seat-belt and shoved him out of the car.
As he watched the car speed away, he became aware that it was getting late and he didn't have service on his phone. All he had on him was his wallet, his useless phone and Demyx's ring. "Shit." He breathed. "Demyx…now I'll never get to see you again. I may as well lie down and take my fate." As soon as he lay down, he was asleep, tears in his eyes.
About half an hour later, he felt someone shaking his shoulder. "Hey kid, you alright?" Slowly his vibrant-blue eyes opened and fell on a very large and muscular man. He didn't look as intimidating as he might seem.
"Wha…?" He was a little groggy.
"What are you doing laying in a ditch kid?" Zexion took the hand offered to him.
"Uhh…I must have fallen asleep. My dad kicked me out of the car on our way to see my boyfriend. He…he found out that I'm gay and didn't take too well to having a faggot in the family." He was rambling to a stranger but, he felt somehow safe with this giant hulk of a man beside him.
"Alright," he sighed, "I'm not really supposed to do this, but seeing as you have no other options, I guess I can take you as far as Twilight Town." He looked slightly exasperated. "What's your name and where are you going?" I felt a ray of hope. I answered quickly and excitedly.
"My name is Zexion and I'm going to Twilight Town. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!"
That's it for the first chapter. I'll try to get the next one up tonight, but no promises. Please review if you have any suggestions of what I can change or improve.
