AN:
JK: This is a little present for my co-author JM and for all of you people who probably think I'm dead. Huzzah for 358/2 Days. Enjoy. Story takes place two years after Bubblegum!
Disclaimer: I own nothing, zilch, nada.
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The halls of the Castle That Never Was were tranquil and quiet.
TOO tranquil and quiet for the Flurry of Dancing Flames.
Axel had every right to be nervous. The bubbly blonde known as Demyx was still home, and even though it had been two years since the dreaded 'Bubblegum Incident', he was still known to sneak up behind some poor sap from time to time and stick gum in their hair just for the kicks.
However, now it was safe to carry gum in one's back pocket with no fear of a 'Flying Demy Pounce', as the blonde often cried before 143 pounds worth of Nobody slammed onto you.
Axel shuddered at the mere though of one of those horrendous pounces.
Since the halls were quiet and he had no missions, the redheaded man reached into said back pocket and pulled out one of his vices, Watermelon Splash - the kind of gum with a watery center that explodes all in your mouth once you take a bite.
Now that his inner mouth was successfully bright red from said center, Axel continued his way down the halls undisturbed…for now.
Suddenly aware that someone was behind him - Axel spun with chakrams in hand, only to see a blonde head duck suddenly.
"Geez, Axel! I only wanted to say hi!" Demyx yelped as he hit the ground.
"Oh, sorry." Axel extended a hand, helping the Nocturne to stand. "I thought you were one of those pesky Dusks. They always sneak up on me…"
Demyx nodded a bit. "Right, Dusks…yeah…well, I have a mission to leave for in about an hour and wanted to say hi…"
"Yeah, hi. Go move your lazy butt and get on that mission." Axel said skeptically. Normally, Demyx 'wanting to say hi' before a mission ultimately translates to 'I'm too lazy to do this myself. Wanna come with me/do it for me? Kay, thanks, bye.'
"Excu-se me for wanting to say hi to my good buddy Axel!" Good buddy, another sign to look out for.
"Yeah, good buddy, whatever, go get on that mission and if you get done early, maybe I'll treat you to some Sea Salt Ice Cream." Axel knew all the moronic blonde needed was motivation, be it in the form of a reward or threat for his life.
"Really?" Now it was Demyx's turn to be skeptical. People normally did not promise him anything unless they wanted to get rid of him.
"Yeah, really. Go on your mission." See?
"Fine, fine…" Demyx turned to leave, but then turned back suddenly and flung his arms around the redhead, kissing him full on the mouth.
'What? What?' Axel's mind was swimming in confusion. He tries to get rid of the brat and he kisses him?! He had no idea what went on in that stupid head…
But, it felt…good.
Good is a feeling. 'I'm feeling?' Axel wondered. He hadn't felt since Roxas left. It was good to feel again.
Just as suddenly as it happened, Demyx broke away.
"See you later, Pyro!" Demyx chirped, blowing a bubble in Axel's face before dashing down the hall to his mission.
"See yah…?" Axel touched his lips in remembrance of those soft lips…
Then it hit him.
His gum was missing.
"That BRAT!!!"
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AN:
JK: Yus, Demy stoles the gum! Sorry for the stupidity, but it had to be done! Luffles to you all and hopes to see you later.
