Chapter 1: A Human Attraction

A/N: Yes, I'm using my name. Sue me.

Axel stretched his tired muscles after another mission for the order-barking-insult-flinging boss man. When it came to Saix though, all he heard was nag, nag, nag. Boss-man and Saix seriously treated Axel like a mule. Maybe some ice cream would beat away the hurt. He looked and saw the sunset. It was brighter than yesterday's and shone like a diamond. As he walked, he saw Roxas and Xion walking to the ice cream stand and his problems melted away.

"Yo, Roxas, Xion," he said, approaching the teens. "Get any good ice cream." He smiled when they turned to look at him. "How was the mission, guys?"

"It wasn't too bad," said Roxas. "Xion took the Heartless out faster than you styling your hair." He gave the girl a friendly smile.

"Hey," said Axel, mockingly hurt and he pressed a hand to his chest. "This hair is my pride and joy next to you two." He finally smiled a contagious smile and then went back to inquiring the mission. To Axel, Saix and Xemnas overworked the poor teens. They needed to go to the beach like he promised them just to get away from it all. Maybe he could buy them swimsuits.

Before they could resume the conversation, a girl with gorgeous chocolate colored hair walked by. Axel looked right her and saw her, paying no heed to Roxas, who was waving a hand in his face. The woman flicked her hair over her shoulder and began talking to the trio that lived there. Too transfixed on her, Axel started drooling. Her long perfect legs were shown off by the jean shorts she wore and she had a blue tank top pronouncing her upper figure. Her face was innocent and beautiful, something not common for a Nobody to see. Her eyes were gentle brown but had a laughing glow in them. Her voice, as he could hear, sounded like music and honey.

"Whoa," said Axel, totally engrossed by her. "They don't make them like that where I came from." When he saw the confused looks on the two teens' faces, he said, "You two get the ice cream and I'll meet you there. I'm going to get acquainted with beautiful standing there."

Before they could argue, Axel sauntered over to the girl who was inconveniently walking away. Damn, thought Axel, running to catch the woman that was disappearing into the crowd of people that smelled like sun-screen. In the crowd, he saw her walking up the stairs that led to the trolley shed. With hurried "excuse me's", Axel ran to catch up to the innocent temptress.

"Miss," he called out to her and she turned to look at him curiously. When he caught up to her, he said, "Hi, I'm Axel. A-X-E-L. Got it memorized?" His voice sounded thick and seductive and it made her blush a bit. "What's your name, beautiful?"

"My name is Shelby," she said a little apprehensively. "It means willow." Her eyes looked intuitive and suspicious.

"Yes, you are," said Axel, giving her a mesmerizing look that looked hypnotic with green eyes like his. "Willow trees are pretty gorgeous and I think you hit every pretty branch on the way down." He waggled his eyebrows suggestively.

Shelby chuckled once and the corner of lips twitched as she did laugh. Her eyes looked protective and a little apprehensive. Axel wondered if he did something wrong because he was only innocently flirting with her. Immediately his face and eyes went seriously, which was rare for him, so he could calm her a bit. He removed a glove and ran his bare hand through her soft locks gently.

Her face was one that was fragile and petite because it was so small and beautiful. Her skin was pale with pink cheeks that made her look like a princess. Her little nose was pointed and perfect for her face and her big brown eyes began losing the apprehension. Her lips were full and rose-colored and kissable. Her white straight teeth looked like she was on a poster for a toothpaste ad, which was impressive to Axel.

"Anata ga utsukushii desu," whispered Axel seductively, as he caressed her chin.

"What does that mean?" she asked breathlessly. She tried to look like she was calm but he could sense her heart pounding with adrenaline.

"Does it matter?" he flung back at her. Then he remembered Roxas and Xion were waiting for him. "Well, I'll see you later, okay, gorgeous?"

"Sure," she said dismissively. "See you later, Axel." She finally escaped Axel and swiftly walked off.

"Gentlemen, start your engines," said Axel as he watched her walk away. When she was gone, he ran to get to the clock tower. Roxas and Xion would kill him if he didn't show up.

Upon arriving, he saw Roxas and Xion laughing and a pang of jealousy went through his chest. They acted like they didn't care he was there or not. Roxas looked over and saw Axel. A smile was on his face as he gestured Axel to sit with them. Axel took his place next between Roxas and Xion and began eating the ice cream they saved him. The two teens both rested their heads on his arms wearily.

"So, Axel," said Xion jokingly, "did she slap like all the other women you hit on?"

"Nope," said Axel smugly. "I shot and I scored. Her name's Shelby. Ah, my willow tree." His eyes looked all dreamy and happy like he was daydreaming about her. He could feel her fingers touching his spikes and stroking his face with love and gentleness. He could see her smiling lovingly and her eyes glowing with love and joy.

"Oh, boy," sighed Roxas, shaking his head. "Xion, Axel is going into a hormonal daydream." He pinched Axel in the arm hard enough to make him jump. "Axel, wake up."

"Sorry, kids," said Axel, shaking his head. "Well, I got to go. X-face wants my report so better go before he nags me to oblivion." He stood with a smile and walked into a dark corridor.

…..

After giving his report, Axel confined himself into his room and took out his private journal. On a blank page, he began writing a song for Shelby. It reflected his feelings for her. When he was done, he read it to himself with a smile.

"I get such a thrill
When you look in my eyes
My heart skips a beat, girl
I feel so alive
Please tell me baby
If all this is true
'Cause deep down inside
All I wanted was you

Ohhhh...
Makes me wanna dance
Ohhhh...
It's a new romance
Ohhhh...
I look into your eyes
Ohhhh...
Best years of our lives

When we first met
I could hardly believe
The things that would happen
That we could achieve
So let's be together
For all of our time
We'll go out so thankful
That you are still mine

Ohhhh...
Makes me wanna dance
Ohhhh...
It's a new romance
Ohhhh...
I look into your eyes
Ohhhh...
Best years of our lives

My world's a better place
'Cause I know you're mine
This love is so real
And it's no surprise

Come on and say, "Yeah"
I got a song
Yeah..
'Cause through the years
I'll be right by your side

Ohhhh...
Makes me wanna dance
Ohhhh...
It's a new romance
Ohhhh...
I look into your eyes
Ohhhh...
Best years of our lives

See, you always consider me
Like a ogre, nothing
And treat me
Like a Notre Dame
I says why
I helped you keep my shine on
A perky little something
To keep my mind on
'Cause you had my mind gone

Aa-aa, aa-aa, aa-aa
Turn the lights on
Come on baby
Lets just rewind the song
'Cause all I wanna do is make
The rest years the best years
All night long

Ohhhh...
Makes me wanna dance
Ohhhh...
It's a new romance
Ohhhh...
I look into your eyes
Ohhhh...
Best years of our lives

Ohhhh...
Makes me wanna dance
Ohhhh...
It's a new romance
Ohhhh...
I look into your eyes
Ohhhh...
Best years of our lives

A/N: This is my first Axel/OC fanfic. Read and Review please :).