I walked out of the house, turning the key in the lock and pulling my jacket further up and about myself to protect myself against the cold wind, the ice breeze slicing through me as it ruffled my hair and kissed my skin leaving a cool burning sensation that gave me chills. I jumped down the last few steps, landing on the bottom and smiling as I tucked my headphones into my ears, looking left and right before I crossed the road and began making my way towards the park.

It's late and it's dark, ten pm on a Friday night with the summer sun setting low on the horizon, bathing the sky a deep absorbing orange as it glared down the street, watching every step I took. I'm kinda nervous really. I'm finally on my way to meet Riku and even though I've been texting him all day he hasn't returned any of them. I can't help wondering why, but there's probably a reasonable explanation for it anyway I guess.

I crossed the road as the cars pulled up along the zebra crossing, letting me pass as I waved my hand at them, running across the black and white lines and to the bus stop on the opposite side. I was waiting at the bus stop for a good ten minutes before the bus actually pulled up and I was able to climb aboard and take a seat. The bus smelled slightly, the windows open to let the breeze through as the air remained stiff and stuffy, the heat intensifying the smell as I wrinkled my nose and ran my hands through my hair, tapping my foot lightly against the floor as my nerves began to play up.

I stared out the window at the various people that went about their daily lives; women giggling with friends as they hit the clubs, men eyeing them up and following, practically drooling, mothers and fathers wrestling with screaming five year olds as they fought to pull them away from the toy shops, teenagers hanging about lazily on shop corners, blaring music and having fun. I smiled slightly, I wish I could join them…but I promised Riku and I'm not one for giving up on my promises, even if the skate park looks extremely tempting.

The bus dragged by the streets painfully slow for the next half an hour before it finally pulled up outside the park and I was able to get of, waving my thanks to the driver as he smiled and nodded in my direction, closing the doors behind me and driving of. I took a deep breath and sighed, straightening my shoulders as I turned towards the park. The trees are enclosing the park itself, trapping its entity and shrouding it in darkness as birds call faintly in the distance, crying for each other as the sweet flower blossoms aroma fills the air, sweet and clean. The park is a perfect haven…

The stars are finally out, the sun has completely set and the moon has risen, filling the world in a milky white glow. I looked up at the stars and grinned, tonight is going to be perfect. I didn't wait another minute. I began to make my way through the gates, up the steps on my left and down the path that led to the fountain in the heart of the park. I passed the maze, it looks strangely eerie and it made me shiver a little, so I sped up a little and jogged the rest of the way, stopping at the park bench were I had agreed to meet Riku, grinning and sitting down as I watched the fountains water trickle down slowly. This place really is beautiful.

I jumped as my phone vibrated in my back pocket, the music in my ears changing to that of my ringtone and I laughed a little at my own over reactive nerves, pulling my earphones out of my ears. I pulled my phone out my pocket and scrolled down the list of names, smiling sadly when Axel's name popped up.

Yo Roxy. Get your butt down here, we're having a blast and we miss you! Xxx Oh Demyx says hi

I frowned down at the message, about to reply when a voice broke through the silence that surrounded me. "Who is it?"

I looked up startled, rubbing the back of my head sheepishly as Riku stood in front of me. Wow he was so silent, I never even noticed him walking up to me. I beamed happily, pocketing my phone and forgetting about the text as I wrapped my arms around is shoulders, feeling him grip me tightly around the waste as he pulled me close before he held me at arms length and looked me up and down. "What are you wearing?"

"Huh?" I looked down at my jeans and white t-shirt, my cream jacket flying in the wind slightly. "Oh this? I just threw something together, why?" It was a huge lie; I had spent at least two hours putting my outfit together. I had tried really hard ya know, I mean I wanted to look good for him. I gotta say I think I did a pretty good job.

"You look ridiculous; can't you at least make an effort to look good when you're out with me?" He laughed at me and pushed past me to go sit on the bench, looking up at the stars as his silver hair appeared to glow in the moonlight. I frowned down at the ground…I thought I looked okay. "So who was it?"

"Huh?" I turned to look at him, hiding my embarrassment behind a smile as he rolled his eyes at me.

"Geez Roxas, what's wrong are you deaf or something? I said who was it?" He held out his hand, "give it here."

"What?"

"Your phone Roxas, I just wanna see is all." He smiled and it melted my heart, "What don't you trust me? Your not keeping secrets are ya Roxy?"

"No of course not" I grinned, digging deep into my pockets and handing him my phone. He snatched it from me as I went to sit next to him, wrapping his arm around me as the other scrolled through my phone. I don't mind I guess, he's just curious right?

"Who's Axel?" I felt him squeeze my arm tightly as his nails gripped and dipped into my skin harshly.

"A friend is all. Why?"

"How good of a friend?"

"He's my best friend…"

"I don't like him." His tone was monotones and direct, dangerous and low.

"What? B-but you haven't even met him… he's a really nice guy." I was stammering as his nails dug in a little deeper, his chin resting atop mine as he continued to search my phone.

"Well, when can I meet him?" he asked and I wracked my brain, thinking of a good time for Riku to meet Axel. I've been dating Riku for just short of two months now, I think it's about time they met.

"Tomorrow. I'm meeting him and my other mates so you can meet them all at once. Sound good?" I asked, looking up at him as he grazed his lips across my forehead.

"I suppose so. But Roxas, remember one thing wont you…"

"Yeah Riku?"

He leaned forwards so that his lips were brushing against my ear, "Your mine." His voice was so cold it made me shiver and I watched him jump up and look at me. "I'm hungry; we're going to get something to eat." His voice was so demanding and abrupt. Don't get me wrong, I like it and I've grown used to it over the past two months. Riku never asks questions. He always talks in statements instead. I guess it's strange, but then again none of the people I talk to are actually normal huh?

"Okay" I chirped, jumping of the bench and following him as he grabbed my hand and led me out of the park and down a set of streets I haven't visited before, stopping outside of a pizza shop and turning to me.

"I need you to let go of me." Hr roughly pulled his hand away from my own and I looked up at him hurt. "Don't look at me like that Roxas. I just don't want these people thinking I'm…"

He faltered and I lowered my gaze, "Gay?"

He nodded and smiled, "Yes. I need this to be kept secret."

"By this…do you mean me? Riku…are you ashamed of me?"

I felt him grab my shoulder and pull me into an alley way, pushing me against the wall and giving me a heated kiss as his tongue darted into my mouth without my permission as he bit my bottom lip. I raised my hands and grabbed his shoulders lightly, beginning to relax before he pulled away, leaving me panting as he walked away and out of the alley. I stood there for a few seconds, panting as my brain became overloaded with information before I followed, stepping into the light as I watched Riku walk back out with a huge tray of cheesy chips.

"Didn't you get me anything?" I asked as my stomach grumbled. I had been so busy getting ready that I'd forgotten to eat anything…I guess I was just so nervous.

He looked up at me and blinked before he let out a burst of laughter, looking me up and down and sniggering. "You honestly think you need the calories Roxas? Tch, believe me, I'm doing you a favour."

I frowned, looking down at my torso and frowning…am I really that fat? I didn't think I was. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"It means that you aren't exactly the skinniest model on the catwalk. Don't tell me you didn't know. I'm surprised you can even see your toes." He started laughing again and I looked away, a little hurt as he walked past me, leaving me to follow behind him as he headed back to the park.

When we reached the entrance he threw his wrapper in the bin, still half full with chips as I watched it longingly. He turned to me and looked at me with his gorgeous turquoise eyes and I felt my heart beat in my chest dangerously loud as my palms began to sweat. "So Roxas," he pulled me lose and kissed me long and hard, his lips smashing into mine as he nibbled on my bottom lip again before he broke away, "I had a great time tonight." He stroked my hair and drew his fingers across my chin, "I can't wait to see you tomorrow night. But I've really got to go."

"Already?" I asked, looking down as he flashed me a mischievous grin.

"Yes. Now don't look so sad. I'll be back again tomorrow, and I can't wait to meet Axel." There was a spark in his eyes I couldn't quite place, and his nails were digging into me again. He gave me one last harsh kiss and passed me my phone before he began to walk in the opposite direction, waving back to me before he was engulfed by the park and I was left standing alone on the sidewalk.

I sighed, wishing he could stay longer as I found myself missing him already. I don't know what it is about Riku that attracts me so much. He's like chocolate, after you've had one bite you can't help but have more and more and for me Riku is the sweetest chocolate in the world. I sighed again and placed my headphones back into my ears, beginning my long walk home…

XXX

It was an hour before I got home, the door creaking open slowly as the darkness met me and engulfed me. I groaned, stepping inside and throwing my shoes into the corner, pulling of my jacket and folding it onto the back of the kitchen chair as I walked up to the fridge, pulling it open and pulling out a plate of food my mum had left me. I was about to warm it up in the microwave when Riku's words drifted back across my mind and I frowned, looking down at my stomach and growling. I walked over to the bin and scraped the food into it, looking down at the mushed food and swallowing the bile that crept up my throat as my stomach grumbled.

I put my plate in the sink and walked into the living room, flicking the TV on and relaxing as I pulled my phone out of my pocket, sighing as I looked at the six missed messages and two missed calls. The missed calls were of Sora and the texts were of Axel and Demyx…Why didn't Riku tell me that people wanted me? I started by calling Sora, he never rings me so it must have been important.

The phone rang for a few seconds before Sora picked up on the other side and I felt the smile come to my lips. "Hello?"

"Hello? Roxas is that you? What the hell! Where have you been! Axel and Demyx said they've been trying to get in touch with you all night, but you weren't answering their texts and neither of the bum's have any credit."

I winced as he shouted down the phone, "Sorry Sora, I was with Riku. I had my phone on silent so I must not have heard it or something."

"As long as that's all it was. Are you okay? It's not like you not to answer your phone…"

"Yeah I'm fine. I guess I just got carried away."

"Okay, as long as your safe. Anyway I gotta go, talk to you soon bro. Remember to eat something, God alone knows your skinny enough as it is."

I thought back to what Riku said earlier and frowned, "I've already eaten Sora, don't worry." There was the sound of giggling on the other end of the phone before it was hung up. I pulled the phone away from my ear and checked it…I guess Sora must have run out of credit to then huh? I smiled again before flicking over Axel's texts.

Axel - Roxy you there? C'mon dude we need an answer, Laxrene is getting really pissy and if you don't hurry she'll down your beer. xxx

Demyx – Hey Roxas! Dude its Dem, you gonna get you ass over here or what? You know a party's not a party without you! Oh and Axel is worried about you to. X

Demyx – Okay Roxas this really isn't funny any more. What's going on? Sora said he can't get in touch with you neither. Axel is gonna get in a taxi and go looking for you in a minute. Just giz a text and let us know your okay dude, then I promise we'll leave you alone. x

Axel – Roxas where are you? I am on my way around to look for you so save me some money and tell me where you are. Sora said you're not at home and it's getting on for midnight. Where the heck are you? xxx

Demyx – Hi again, Sora said to keep texting you. I've lost Axel, he said he was going to go find you, but then he disappeared, he was pretty drunk to so I think he's probably crashed out somewhere on a bench. Er… look dude just giz a call as soon as you get this, okay? Cool x

Axel – Roxas this is not funny! I just spent my last twenty bucks trying to find you and I still couldn't. I swear I am going to kill Riku if anything has happened to you. Just please give me a call or a text. I just wanna know if you're okay. Thanks xxx

I looked down at the last text and frowned, they stopped at one o'clock and it's getting on for three as it is…wow, time really does fly when you're having fun. I opened Demyx's name under my contacts and rang him first, but there was no answer after several minutes so I sent him a text letting him know I was alright instead. I then rang Axel and no sooner had the first ring ended then he picked up, "He-"

"ROXAS! What the hell! Where are you? Are you okay!"

"Axel I'm fine, I'm fine. I'm at home on my own."

There was the sound of heavy sighing on the other end and I winced at the sound of panic in his voice "Why the hell didn't you answer your phone! Sora said he couldn't find you and you wouldn't answer. I've dragged every one all over the city"

"I had it on silent, I didn't notice it was ringing until I got home and looked at it properly."

"Are you sure you're okay? Where's Riku?"

"He had to go, but I'm fine on my own Axel." I sniggered, "I'm a big boy now you know."

"Did he walk you home?"

"Yes." Another lie, but it wouldn't hurt would it?

"Good, are you sure you're okay? You don't want me to come and sit with you or nothing do you?"

I laughed a little, "No Axel, I'm fine. Just enjoy your night. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay Roxas, just do me a favour and stay inside for the rest of the tonight. Just so I know you're safe."

"No problem Ax. See ya tomorrow."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow Roxy so I can whip your butt in person for giving me a heart attack."

I laughed and hung up the phone, rolling over on the couch and watching the TV as a slimming advert flickered on. I couldn't help my thoughts trailing back to Riku's words earlier and I looked down at my stomach…now that I looked at it properly, it did seem kinda fat.