~Twilight Central~
~Chapter 2~
AN: Thank you to my wonderful new beta Ninja Ris! Also, super sorry for how much slower this story is coming. Remember to review!
Okay, he'd admit it: He kinda of, sort of, maybe, actually liked Twilight Central High. After just a short two weeks Sora already had found himself a few good friends and no enemies. One win for Sora. While that made him super happy, the other thing that made him really happy was knowing his biology teacher Larxene finally knew he existed. Yeah, it was pretty stupid, but since she'd had them swap papers to grade them then hadn't given them homework for a few nights after that, Sora hadn't even registered to her as a new student. Lucky for him she decided to give them an easy clam dissection and noticed Naminé was no longer without a partner.
Naminé, beautiful blond angel that she was, had done everything she could to help Sora. She even stayed after in math with him so he could talk to Zexion about getting caught up. When Sora found out she actually lived on his same street he started giving her rides to and from school as well. The company was nice, even on such a short drive. Already she was opening up to him and let him see some of her very impressive drawings. But she rarely let other people see them. Only those she considered friends were allowed to; and her art teacher. The more time he spent with her the more he wished he was interested in her. She was so incredibly nice and kind hearted, she'd be such a perfect girlfriend.
But even if he had been interested she seemed more interested in Roxas. Sora was still convinced there was something more between them but that had to have just been his imagination. Yet Roxas was so deceiving. He was so friendly with everyone. For him there seemed to be no personal space he didn't want you in. Often he and Naminé would sit close together or he'd be smooshed between Axel and Demyx. And the looks he would unconsciously give someone were so... sexy. Sora felt bad for being slightly turned on by the blond boy, but when he'd say something that could be taken in a really dirty way. Roxas would sometimes give him a look that said he'd do dirty things to Sora if given the chance. It was such a fleeting looks that sometimes Sora was sure he was imagining it. But he'd seen Roxas give Axel and even Demyx that same look.
Still, as much as those little looks turned him on, Sora knew exactly who he wanted to jump if given the chance. Having to see Riku almost naked every day was making Sora hate him less and less. "The more attractive you are the bigger douche you can be." Brilliant words from Axel just a few days ago. Riku was one of those people who was so attractive, Sora could begin to understand what a jerk he could be. He definitely didn't think Riku was the devil's spawn like Roxas and his friends seemed to, but he knew Riku was no angel.
After that first day when Riku and Roxas exchanged words that made no sense to Sora, the brunette had hoped someone would fill him in on what their problem with the other was. When he tried hinting at it hoping someone would pick up on it and tell him why they hated Riku they'd change the subject or start on another rant about what a douche he was. Not helpful. But if that was the only time they'd be unhelpful, Sora was still doing well.
Classes were going well and had slowly begun making a few more friends. The lessons weren't too hard and the students were warming up to him, especially in gym class. There he'd discovered an athletic side of him he'd never known of before. No matter what it was Sora was better than most. Riku was better than him at everything but Sora wanted to beat him. That smug, challenging smile that Riku had whenever Sora caught his eye pushed him to get better, try harder. Hell, he'd even started going home, getting online and reading tips to improve his form in whatever they were playing. In these past two short weeks they'd played volleyball, basketball, softball, kickball, flag football and even tried a bit of yoga. Xigbar, the gym teacher, had a weird fascination with sports and insisted on cycling through them quickly each quarter of school. It was strange, but Sora liked the variety of things he was introduced to.
Hell, everything about this new town was challenging everything he'd thought. People here were so different and so were the teachers. Hell, the teachers here were mostly young and wanted to be called by their first names. It was so strange yet awesome at the same time.
"Yo! Sora!" Glancing over his shoulder to see who was calling his name he smiled and stopped to wait.
"Hey Demyx," Sora said as the dirty blond guy jogged up to him in the middle of the hall. "I never see you around here at this time. What's up?"
"Huge problem!" Throwing his arms wide to show just what a problem it was Demyx tried to express just how important this was. "Axel's out sick and has my cheat sheet for my college algrebra test! I need that! I didn't bother memorizing the equations!"
"Okay, so what do we do?" Sora really couldn't see what a big deal it was. Okay, that was a lie. He'd freak out if his cheat sheet for a test was lent out then couldn't be returned.
"You're going to be an amazing friend and take me to go get it right now."
"You want me to skip class to drive to Axel's to get your cheat sheet?"
"Yes."
Two things went through Sora's mind. One: Demyx asked Sora because they were now good enough friends that Demyx could ask him such a thing. Two: Demyx was seeing how much of a pushover he was. The first seemed unlikely because Sora had only been there two weeks, the second was unlikely because the blond didn't seem to have a trait so mean in him. Yeah, Sora would go with the first. "Sure. Let's go now since it just my gym period and then I can be back for French."
Giving Sora a clap on the back in thanks, Demyx ran out towards the parking lot expecting Sora to follow. Practically jumping up and down by his car Demyx waited for Sora to hurry. "Let me drive," he said holding out his hand for the keys. "You're too slow."
"No way in hell," Sora said jumping into the driver's seat. "Didn't you just crash your car a few weeks before I got here?"
Demyx settled himself in the passengers seat with a pout. "It was a deer! It ran out in front of me. Not my fault."
"Uh huh." Sora's jeep started up with a roar. Pulling out of the crowded parking lot he hoped his parking spot so close to the school would still be there when he got back. He'd been getting to school pretty early to get a good spot and - as ashamed as he was to admitt it - to see Riku. Kairi's locker was actually right next to his so if he showed up early enough he sometimes found Riku waiting for her to finish up her morning cheer practice. That is if he wasn't busy with one of his morning practices for football or flirting with Aerith at the front desk.
Of course, the girl next in line to become the cheer captain was dating the captain of the varsity football team. How disgustingly typical. Even worse was Riku's mocking glances. Sora wasn't sure if he was imagining things but he felt as if Riku might've caught on to him sneaking glances at him in the locker room. Yay for having a good reason to skip gym now; having Riku think he wanted him would make his life more difficult than it needed to be. Even if he did like him, Riku did not need to know that. No one did. It was his business anyways.
"So where exactly is Axel's place?" He only knew the general direction fron where Axel drove off to everyday after school.
"Pretty close. You know that old mansion we showed you the other day?" Sora nodded in remembrance. Just a handful of days after coming here Namine had shown him the place with Roxas and their friends Pence and Ollette. "Axel lives right down the street from that place."
"Kay."
Ten minutes was all it took to reach the house Demyx said was Axel's. The redhead's black Mustang was parked in the driveway with a pale green VW Bettle behind it. Did he have a sister or something? It couldn't be Namine's becuase she had an old white Jeep and Roxas... well, Sora was fully aware he was gay (or at least bi) but he definately wasn't that flambouyantly gay. His old, beat up navey blue truck was still parked back at school.
Both boys climbed out of the car and went up to the front door. Sora rang the doorbell while Demyx pounded on the door yelling, "AXEL! Open up asshole! I need my cheat sheet for my test next period!" It took a few seconds but soon footsteps could be heard approaching the door.
The front door opened to show a tired Axel. His mop of red hair seemed even more dishevaled and spikey than usual. Those killer green eyes of his were bright with the second wind of energy that came from staying up too late. "Hey, stay here and I'll grab it for you," Axel said in a hoarse voice. Damn, he sounds like shit, Sora thought sympathetically. Almost shutting the door all the way Axel left them standing outside for just qa bit longer before he returned with the single piece of paper Demyx needed. "Here. Sorry man, I didn't mean to almost screw you over."
"Not a problem," Demyx said with a grin, happy to just have his paper back. "Just... get better. Roxas will probably be over after school to make sure you're good."
Again, Sora felt like he was missing some crucial piece of information. Most friends would just call or text someone sick. And most friends wouldn't ruin the surprise visit of another. What wasn't Sora aware of here?
"Whatever," Axel said with a shrug but his brows knitted together. For some reason he didn't seem to want Roxas around. Why? "Just let me know how that test goes."
"Sure thing," Demyx replied with a wave as he walked back to Sora's car.
"Bye, Axel," Sora said slowly. Axel nodded his farewell towards Sora's retreating back. The front door shut as Sora shut his own door. Starting his car again Sora paused before putting it in drive. "Demyx," he asked in a questioning tone, "Does Axel have a sister?"
"Huh? No, why?"
"Who's Bug is that?"
With a glare so menacing coming from a cheerful guy like the blond Sora actually regretted asking. Luckily the glare wasn't for him but for the green car. "No one's." His tone was serious and flat making it clear he had no intentions of saying more on the subject. But curiosity was slowly bubbling in Sora. What were all of these secrets?
The ride back to school was spent in silence. Demyx no longer seemed grumpy, but Sora couldn't think of anything to say - or ask - that wouldn't piss him off again. Pulling into the parking lot he found his spot still open. As they parked Demyx jumped out and waited for Sora to get out so they could walk in together. "Thanks kid," he said with a grin, patting Sora on the head. "I owe you a big one."
"I'll keep that in mind," Sora said with a grin. "But how about you just pay me back now and stop calling me kid?"
Demyx threw his head back with a laugh. "Whatever you want, Sora." Of course the blond would go back to calling him kid eventually, but Sora didn't really mind. His older friend didn't mean it in a bad way, just a fun sort of nickname. Entering through the door Demyx glanced at the nearest clock. "That didn't take too long. You should still be able to make about half of your class if you hurry."
The idea of skipping class entierly was appealing but Sora did want to stop into gym; it was his favorite class with not only a friend but a very attractive guy as well... "Yeah, I'll see you at lunch," Sora said as he trotted off to the locker room. He was also hoping he might be able to get at least a drop of info from Roxas. Okay, so his chances were slim at best, but asking never hurt, right?
Pushing open the door to the locker room Sora started making his way over to his locker when a strange sound reached his ears. Freezing in place, he blushed faintly. His imagination was going to be the death of him. There was no way he was actually hearing soft moans similar to those he made when he touched himself. Peaking down one row of lockers than the next Sora had almost convinced himself he was hearing things when he reached the row his was in.
With just the barest of glances Sora tried not to bolt. He also tried his best not to think of the sight he just saw. Back out in the safety of the hallway Sora bolted for the nearest bathroom. Ignoring the urinals he went straight for a stall. It was wrong and disguesting and so terribly hot. Pressing the heel of his hand against his groin he tried not to think of that image in a sexy way. But wow... Calming down a bit, he put the toilet seat and cover down so he could sit on it. To process this he needed to sit.
Trying to keep his body from reacting at all Sora tried to think more analytically. Who: Roxas and one of the other boys from gym. He couldn't be sure, but it looked like Hayner, one of the guys on the football team with Riku. What: Roxas on his knees between Hayner's legs as he sat on one of the benches. Where: In the damned locker room where anyone could walk in. Look what Sora did. When: The middle of class wheneveryone else was busy. Why: Who the fuck knew? Roxas seemed to hate all of those football guys, Riku especially.
Sora's pittiful efforts not to get turned on by that image failed. No matter how scientifically he looked at it that sight made him want to switch places with Hayner. He'd known Roxas was really attractive but he'd never considered actually hitting on him. Roxas was just a friend. A good friend. Maybe a better friend... Oh how he wanted to be that type of friend. Out of everyone he could think of to have give him his first blow job, Roxas was now at the top of the list. Lips stretched around a nice pink dick, eyes slightly shuttered as he focused on his task.
Biting his lips Sora thought of Larxene and her anger issues, that way her face scrutched up when she lost a game on her computer, the happy look on her face when she gave out a detention just for forgetting homework, and found his errection gone almost immediately. In that moment she became his new favorite teacher and boner kill.
There was no way he was going to do something so... sexual with Roxas. No way he'd even ask about it. They were friends, strictly friends. When he finally felt calm enough he left the bathroom, trying to leave those thoughts behind as well. Damn, it was hard to though. Walking to his French class he hoped that the distraction of the language would keep his mind from such thoughts. Those few minutes he had left until the class before him was let out were tense. Sora was in a constant battle to not get himself embaressingly arrounsed again.
"Are you okay, Sora?" Opening closed eyes and releasing the lip he was biting Sora tried to look normal for Kairi. He probably had looked like he was in pain or something.
"I'm fine. Just a bad headache," he said with a laugh, placing his hands behind his head.
Concerned, Kairi lifted a hand and placed it on his forehead. "You don't have a fever..." Bright violet eyes close searched his face looking for something. Not finding it she stepped back. "Careful, kay? Lots of people are getting sick now that fall is almost over and winter is almost here."
Smiling at her concern, Sora let his arms drop. "I'll be fine, don't worry!"
She's really pretty... The thought came from no where and Sora was surprised by it. He wasn't attracted to her but she was definately cute. Her smile lit up her whole face and those eyes sparkled like jewels. It was so obvious to see why Riku liked her. "I'm glad," she said as she leaned back and just smiled at him. "I don't want to lose my French and History buddy."
Not only was Sora in French with Kairi, but they also shared their World History class. Unlike a typical, stereotypical cheerleader, Kairi was actually really smart. Almost scary smart. She got perfect score on tests and such but that wasn't what was scary. What was scary was the way she seemed to remember everything and could pull out an opposing fact or argument in a split second. If she wanted to correct a teacher, they probably were wrong.
The bell rang and Sora and Kairi stood waiting for the students from the class before to file out before they entered. "Sit next to me Sora," Kairi said as she took her normal seat. Confused, Sora followed her command. She was kind of like Namine, when they asked you to do something you just did it. "So, I heard our drum major, Demyx Prideux, is having a party this friday. You're his friend, right?"
"Uh, yeah."
"And you'll be there, right?"
"Um... I guess so."
"Cool. I just wanted to make sure I'd have a buddy."
"What about Riku?"
Kairi's blink erased whatever trace of a hint Sora had been looking for in those clear eyes. "I don't think he's interested in going to a party like that," she said with a laugh. "I mean, really, the only reason I'm even going is because, if he wanted to, Demyx could have this school wrapped around his finger."
"What do you mean?" Sora desperately hoped Kairi would answer him for once. Too many strange things were going on today already and he needed a break.
Pouting slightly Kairi gave him an annoyed look. "I can't believe you didn't know." Reaching into her backpack she pulled out her textbook and notebook. "His mom is the district administrator for the Twilight School System and his dad is nothing short of a millionaire."
Sora was glad Kairi wasn't looking at him because the clear shock and disbelief couldn't have been a pretty sight. Demyx? Cheery, slightly dim, just-crashed-his-car Demyx, came from money? No way in hell. If he did, why was he a drum major in band? Shouldn't he be golfing and sporting polos? Weird...
"I don't want you to think I'm some gold-digger or something," Kairi quickly said with a stern look. "Our families just know each other so I try to stay on good terms with him. That's it."
Sora shook his head quickly. "I didn't think that! Really! I just never would've guessed you two knew each other."
"We do hang out with completely different people," Kairi said with a laugh, clearly relieved Sora wasn't judging her in any way. "In fact, I think you're the second friend we've ever had in common."
Strangely, Sora felt almost honored he was so well liked by both groups of friends. It was nice know all of those different people were there for him. "I'm glad we're friends." He knew he sounded like a little kid, but he couldn't think of any other way to tell her how he felt. Besides, to the point was always best.
The bell rang and everyone else had taken their seats. All of the lesson was spent on learning the past tense in the language and how some words needed to be combined with others... Really, it was so confusing. It also wasn't very interesting compared to some other things... Namely, one blond who Sora couldn't get out of his mind again. Kairi wasn't distracting him and the lesson was boring enough that he really couldn't help but think of Roxas.
How did he even know what he was doing? Of course Sora knew what Roxas had been doing, but they were only sixteen. Roxas seemed so... experienced. Sora, still, had never had someone else touch him so intimately. Was he that far behind or was Roxas just that far ahead? And, of course, he was curious to know what it would be like to be Roxas with something so long in his mouth. Maybe the knowledge of what to do was there somewhere and when the time came he'd know what to do.
Jumping with the ring of the bell Sora quickly pictured Larxene yelling at him for trying to talk to her. The fire in her eyes would make him burn on the spot and if that didn't do it he would wish he was dead instead of having to serve detention with her.
Oh yeah, she was definately his perfect boner kill.
Hoping no one noticed his dying errection Sora got up to walk with Kairi to lunch. She chatted away about nothing in particular really, just talking to talk, but it was nice. As they approached the cafeteria her words died off. Glancing down at her and then glancing at where her gaze was directed Sora bit his lip. Riku was standing in the doorway talking to Hayner. Well, maybe not talking. Riku seemed pissed but he kept his voice he know what had happened during gym?
"Riku!" Kairi said, smile firmly in place.
Breaking off his conversation with Hayner, Riku turned towards the approaching pair forcing his own smile. "Hey Kairi, Sora." He leaned down as Kairi came close to give her a peck on the lips. Straightening up he looked at Sora. "Where were you during gym?"
"Demyx needed a ride to go get something from Axel's house so I had to take him," Sora said with a smile.
"Axel Henderson?" Riku asked.
"Um, yeah. I didn't know there were any others here."
Tugging slgihtly on Riku's arm Kairi drew his attention back to her. "What does it matter? Come on, let's go eat."
As he was dragged away Riku waved back at Sora. "See ya!"
Mildly confused with everything Sora went over to sir with his other friends. Other than Axel they were all there. "How'd your test go Demyx?" asked Sora as he sat next to Namine and across from Roxas.
"Thanks to you I probably at least passed it," he said with a laugh already digging into the burrito he got. He practically attacked it like an animal. Was Kairi just joking with me? Sora wondered. Then again, he still hadn't seen Demyx's house or actually knew what type of car he crashed...
Pulling out his own packed luch Sora sorted through to find a chicken salad sandwhich. "Congrats," he said a bit absently. Didn't he have a cookie in here too? Oh, there it was, under his chips. Childish as it was he really liked the cookies his mom made. Pulling out the cookie to eat first he glanced up at Roxas who was in a conversation with Namine. The blond haired boy was absently eating Goldfish, licking the extra cheese off his fingers between each one. The sight just brought back the image from before again. He knew he should look away and think of Larxene but... one more second...
Blue eyes the color of the summer sky glanced over and met Sora's. Not even the slightest bit of emotion flickered behind those sky colored eyes. Embaressed, Sora averted his gaze and turned to Demyx. "So what time is your party Friday?" he asked quickly.
"Hm... Not sure. Whenever people show up I guess." Demyx shoved the last bit of his burrito into his mouth. "But you can come over early you know. It not like my parents will be around for a while so you should just spend the weekend at my place."
"I'll see if my parents will let me."
"Sounds good. Hey Roxas, I told Axel you'd visit him after school today." Not breaking even for a second in his conversation with Namine, Roxas nodded to show he heard.
It was hard getting through the rest of the day. No matter how hard he tried he kept seeing Roxas and finding himself aroused. It was almost embaressing how easily he was distracted. No self control at all really. Sad...
Even as he walked out from his last class of the day with Kairi to the parking lot only the smallest fraction of his brain could actually focus on what she was saying. Outside the sun was bright and students were gathering in small groups to talk around their cars before heading home. "Sora! Kairi!"
Turning around to see Riku leaning again a large black Hummer, Sora followed Kairi over to talk to the silver haird guy. "What's up?" asked Sora. This was the first time Riku had wanted to talk to him outside of school.
"Kairi told me you two have a test in French on Wednesday. You should come over tomorrow night when she comes over to study."
It was so strange. He knew Riku was kind of a jackass, albeit a cute one, so why was he being nice? Knot set firmly in his stomach Sora nodded. "Sure." The smile he got in return made his chest feel tight. Kairi was so incredibly lucky... Not only did she get such a cute guy but she even got his nice side.
"Hey Sora!" Spinning around Sora looked to see who else was calling his name. Standing over by Sora's car was Roxas, clearly waiting for him.
"Uh, I got to go, but I'll see you both tomorrow!" said Sora as he ran over to Roxas. Maybe it was his imagination but neither Riku nor Kairi seemed thrilled he was ditching them to talk to Roxas. "Hey Roxas," he said as he came up to the blond.
"What's up?" Roxas on his knees in front of Hayner... The image popped into his ehad but he smiled to cover it up.
"Stop it, Sora," Roxas said as he looked away. "You were the one who came in during gym, weren't you?" The long silence that stretched between them said it all.
"Look, it was nothing. Just forget what you saw, okay?" He didn't seem mad. Instead it was like he was ashamed that Sora caught him doing that.
"Of course! Already forgotten!"
The look on his face said he didn't believe it but Roxas nodded anyways. "Thanks," he said quietly. "I'm off to see Axel. I'll see you tomorrow."
"See ya..." He watched Roxas walk off and drive away to Axel's place before he climbed into his car. It was so strange. "You'd think I'd have learned something by now," Sora said to himself. "I guess I just need to get to know them better."
