A/N: Hello, again! Velvette here. So I suppose I never specified about when I would be updating and whatnot. Well, that really depends on how many people review or actually want to read more. And if I'm in a decent mood. Lol which is most of the time. But, yeah I know I promised Axel in this chapter and Axel, you shall get. But first I'd like to thank my very first reviewer, Simply Rexene.

Simply Rexene - Thank you soooooo much for your review. Totally made me grin. I'm glad you like my sense of humor. Most people just look at me weird or say I'm trying too hard. For instance, I was watching a video with my boyfriend and the person in the video said "Jeez, Louise, Papa Cheese" and I burst out laughing and my boyfriend just looked at me blankly "It's not that funny." Psssh. Whatever. Anyway, here's chapter two, dear! Enjoy!

Without further ado, I present Chapter 2 of Alive!


Chapter 2: In Which Axel is an Ass

I was pissed. Absolutely, positively pissed. "Would someone care to explain to me just what the hell is going on?"

Sora was just chatting away with Cloud while I stood awkwardly in the doorway. "So you hired some more help, dad?"

Cloud nodded and looked at me standing in the doorway. "That door seems to be making fast friends with your brother."

Sora giggled. "Might give ol' Namine a run for her money."

I broke out of my furious stupor and glared at them both. "I'm right here, you know. But do go on and talk more about me. Just pretend I'm not even here."

Now, the next few things seemed to happen in slow motion. The door behind me opened, bell chiming jovially, and the person that walked in literally shoved me out of the way and onto the cold, unforgiving floor.

Hello, floor. It's been a while.

"Don't you know its rude to just loiter in the doorway when other people actually, ya know, have a job to get to?" Came a very sarcastic drawl above my fallen, aching body.

"Axel! Hi! This is my brother, Roxas!" Sora chirped jovially.

I slowly sat up and glared up, up, and up at the rude, obnoxious person who had the gall to shove me down.


The man standing before me was definitely a sight to behold. And that's putting it lightly. He had fair skin with rosy hues, a widow's peak, rather small eyebrows and thick, shoulder-length, bright red hair styled into slicked-back spikes. His eyes were a vibrant, mischievous emerald green and he had tattoos. Under his eyes. They looked to be purple reverse-teardrop shaped tattoos. He also had on tight black skinny jeans and a form fitting red t-shirt emphasizing his lithe and skinny build.

Tattoos under your eyes? Really? Was this guy in prison!? My dad hired a criminal!? No. My dad has better sense than Sora. And jeez, does this guy know what food is? Like good food? Like chicken? Mmmm chicken... I like chicken. I thought to myself dreamily.

Axel smirked at me, misinterpreting the expression on my face. "See something you like, Rox-asssss?" He purred seductively.

I gave him a blank look. "Huh? Chicken?"

Sora snorted and gave Axel a sympathetic look. "Roxas likes chicken."

I smiled at Axel's bright red hair. "Your hair reminds me of hot sauce. Mmmm. Buffalo wings..."

In case you're confused, if anyone mentions chicken or anything affiliated with chicken, I go into a dreamlike state and say weird ass things. Sora calls it a chicken concussion.

Sora and Cloud busted out laughing, leaving a very confused Axel wondering what the fuck was going on.

Cloud whacked me with his newspaper that materialized out of nowhere. "Roxas, snap out of it."

I violently shook my head and looked around. "Whuh?" I replied intelligently.

Sora just rolled his eyes. "Roxas, this is Axel, he just graduated from Drake State University and he's the only one to meet dad's qualifications to a T. So get along."

"Sora, he shoved me onto the ground. And didn't feel the need to apologize." I quickly glared at Axel to prove my point.

Axel just shrugged. "You was in the way kid, that shit tends to happen when you're standing in the way."

I let out a furious growl. "That does not give you the god-given right to shove someone out of the way!"

Axel rolled his eyes and stepped around me to walk into the office to get something. "Freedom of speech and all that jazz, blondie," he muttered as he came back to stand over me.

I have had enough!

I jumped to me feet and went to attack him only to be caught around the waist by my dad.

"Roxas, no harming your coworkers." Cloud turned to Axel. "And you, quit provoking him. Next time, I'll let him finish what you start."

Axel muttered something unintelligible and went out into the shop.

This was what I had to look forward to? Five days a week?

"Oh, Rox-asss...? Nice to meet ya, by the way," came Axel's heartwarming reply.

"Fucking dick."


Well... There's chapter two. I don't know if I like it much or not. I mean I kinda do but I kinda don't. Meh. Well, please review and let me know if you have any comments or ideas,etc. Next chapter will have more car repair interaction and Sora will teach Roxas the fine art of being a service writer, or office manager. And more Axel and Roxas interaction. Till next update! ~Velvette