Comments before the story: It seems like ages since I've written a fanfiction. Terribly sorry… Well, now you can rejoice! –Throws confetti- This time, it's Akuroku!

I came up with the idea on vacation. Fun right? Because I was sharing a room with my sister, she'd get pissed because I'd still have the light on after 2:00am. Of course I didn't get much sleep… But that's okay! I fell asleep on the beach without getting badly sun burnt. I'm amazing.

Enjoy!

Stay With Me

Chapter I: Please?

-Axel P.O.V-

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There he was. Sitting there, on the couch in the dark with the T.V. blaring, the only source of light in the whole room. His expression was blank, his mind somewhere else, in a trance. I quietly walked in and dumped my bag, keys, and cell phone on the nearby counter, careful not to disturb him. I did not want to face his wrath. I looked around the flat T.V. to take a quick glance at the figure sitting on the old brown leather couch. His big blue eyes shot up from the T.V. and into my own with a glare as soon as he caught sight of my face. His eyes were not filled with hate but instead, a more calmed look.

"What?" He asked mildly. What the hell was this kids' problem? I had just walked in the door and already I was facing his wrath.

"Making sure you're still alive." I said with a smirk and clicking on the nearest light switch. Now I could see his face now, scrunched up, his eyes' in a squint, as his concentration fled from me to the T.V. Roxas… There was his blond hair, short figure, and cute face, now visible in the light. I couldn't help it. The kid was adorable except for his pissy attitude that I couldn't seem to break.

He'd been like this ever since I met him when he came to live with me in my small apartment. His cousin Sora was the one that fixed the deal up. See, Sora's boyfriend had moved in with them and because the apartment was too small for three people, somebody had to go. He had managed to convince me to allow a guest. I was negative to the fact at first but when I saw the guy, I couldn't help but fall for his cute-ness.

"Roxas?" I asked, his name sung. I got no response, just another famous glare.

"I was wondering," I started, unsure of how to ask. I had only known him for a week or so and this question was pretty big. Either he'd rip my head off on the spot, or he'd say yes and I would come out of the conversation, my body still intact. Happily ever after. Unfortunately, that was not the case.

"Spit it out." He replied, his tone bitter.

"Kairi wanted to know if you would come on vacation with us." I finally said without giving it much thought. It was a yes or no question. I had a feeling that the answer would be-

"Us? As in, You, Kairi, and I?" He asked not showing any bitterness as he flipped the channel on the remote, his eyes trailing away from mine.

"Well, Kairi, Sora, Riku, Demyx, Zexion, and I. Oh and Kairi's cousin Naminé will also be-…"

"No." He said simply cutting me off.

"Huh? Why?" I asked a bit of disappointment rose in my throat. No reply. Instead he got up from the couch and went into his dark room.

"Come on Roxas… Please?" I asked again.

"I said no." He shot one last glare before slamming the door on my face. I sighed. He never got out except for work… It was truly unhealthy.

"Please? It'll be fun!" I tried to persuade him further.

"For the last time, No Axel." My name practically hissed. His voice was close. I could tell he was leaning against the door making sure I didn't use my keys to unlock the door.

"I thought you were best friends with Kairi! Wouldn't you like to hang out with her? This would be fun. Please Roxas?" I said. Why the hell am I trying to get him to come…? It's not like I liked the guy. He's always so angry at me… Why me? He knows I only joke around with him… Right? No response. I knocked on the door twice.

"Give it some thought okay? Think… Beach, warm sun, fruity drinks! It'll all be there. It's much better then the cold crisp weather we have here. You should be dying to get out of the chill… Just think about it okay? I'll leave you alone now…" I said turning away from the door.

"Oh and you left the T.V. on…" I added smiling.

"I'll get pretty boy to come." I promised myself walking away hurt but trying to laugh about it. I was confused. Never in my life have I ever persuaded somebody that much. I probably sounded ridiculous. Oh well… Tomorrows' another day. I'll surely get him to give in. By annoying him to death. That'll work! I smirked while grabbing the remote from the couch and hitting the small red button at the top. The T.V. clicked off leaving silence.

-Roxas P.O.V-

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He probably thinks I hate him… I don't. I really don't… Why does he want me to come with him so bad? I don't know the guy except for the fact that he likes to pick on me. Other then that, he's an annoying pest. Why am I so stubborn? I should've just said no and left it at that… Guilt was eating me alive. I know what I said… I know I must've sounded so cruel and heartless.

"I'm sorry." I said to myself hoping he was still leaning against the other side of the door like I was in my room. No answer.

"Whatever." I mumbled. I walked away from the door and went into the small cramped bathroom to wash my face and think over my actions. Did I really want to go anyways? Beach… Warm sun… Fruity drinks? Okay the last one was pretty out of place but it did sound fun. Especially with those people. I knew Zexion and Demyx from the store I work at. Sometimes I listen to their conversations. They know how to have fun… Well, Demyx did.

The part that I wasn't interested in was Riku going. I guess I still held a grudge over him. I mean, he did sort of kick me out and put me here with somebody that I didn't know at all… It wasn't that bad living with Axel… But his jokes were just so annoying sometimes. I didn't know what to do.

"I'll think it over." I said to myself, splashing cool water in my face.

I guess it would be better then sitting in the empty apartment alone… But if Kairi's cousin is going, who will I hang out with? I was starting to get a headache from all this thinking. I wiped my face dry on the blue towel that hung on the rack next to the sink. All I knew is that I wanted to get the guilt of my chest. I walked out of the bathroom and to the door to my room. I clicked the lock to the open position and then couldn't move. In my hand gripped the hard metal knob not wanting to open it. I knew what I wanted to say… I just didn't know if I would go out there hostile or pleasant. I didn't like Axel as a person but I didn't hate him. Just a quick sorry… then I could go back into my room and curl up in my bed. My nice soft bed.

I closed my eyes and turned the knob. Opening the door slowly made it squeak open but it opened to darkness. The T.V. was off but the light that Axel had turned on was still brightly glowing on the ceiling. Shit! What if he's sitting on the couch with that smirk on his face? I didn't want to face that! Getting a full view of the room, Axel was not there. To my dismay, his door was shut tight. I sighed sadly.

"Axel?" I said quietly on the outside of his door.

Nothing. Not a hello. Not a go away. Nothing but silence. I grabbed the golden knob of his door in a fist and slowly turned my wrist. It wasn't locked like I thought it would be. I peeked in his room. Darkness. Quietly I shut the door. He was asleep. Just as I feared… I slapped my forehead and walked away. My head hung low as I flipped the light switch to the down position. The bright light drained. Glumly I walked back into my room and threw myself on my bed. I was tired, guilty, and depressed. Sleep would take it all away. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and instantly was taken away into a trance.

Comments after Story: I hope I did this right… The characters may be a bit off for the time being… They'll get better in the next chapter! I promise! This chapter seemed short… I was thinking about taking the Roxas P.O.V and saving it for chapter two but then it would seem even shorter then it already was. I hope I didn't lose my fanfiction touch… Oh well… Please Review! It'll make me happy! :)