A/N: Okay, I gave in. It won't be a oneshot. By they way, here's an explanation of this chap. if you are confused:
1. It's two weeks after the day in chap. 1
2. Roxas is starting to have THE DREAMS! (oh teh noes!!)
Enjoy! -Xxhalycon-lambxX
.8..13.
Axel and Roxas had been together for the past two weeks, and they were nearly inseparable. Axel grinned softly, thinking about his newly acquired friend. The blonde had started to open up to him, showing more emotion each time he saw him.
Yawning, he switched of the lamp on his nightstand, bathing the room in darkness. It was almost…too black. With the flick of his wrist, fire engulfed his hand, the glow casting shadows all across the area. Smiling, he played with the flame, switching it from hand to hand, passing it between his fingers.
The sound of a knock at his door awoke him from his favorite hobby (lighting himself on fire), and he raced to answer it. No one came to see him this late unless it was really important. It was at least 2:30 am. Who could it be?
.13..8.
He'd had another dream. Even thinking about it made a shiver run down Roxas' spine. Sitting up in bed, he tried to make sense of it all. He remembered seeing…a girl. She had short, red hair, and he couldn't tell if she had been dead or not. He didn't even KNOW her. But for some reason, seeing her lifeless body in his dream made him wake up to his own screaming.
And then there were those eyes. A pale cerulean, crystal clear. Those eyes were so full of hate when they looked at him. There was an eerie darkness to them that chilled him to the bone. The teen had no idea what the dream meant, or who the two people were, but suddenly he felt scared and alone.
Leaving his bed, he ran down the halls of Castle Oblivion, heading to the one person whom he felt safe with.
.8..13.
Axel wiped his eyes, surprised by Roxas' unexpected appearance. "What's up…?" he asked, used to being up so early in the morning. But Roxas, on the other hand, looked exhausted. His skin was flushed and a thin film of sweat layered his forehead. And…he was crying.
"Roxy, what happened?!" Axel grabbed the blonde, pulling him inside. "C'mon, Roxas, tell me!" The 19 year-old stooped down to Roxas' level, his hands on the young man's shoulders.
"I-I'm fine." Roxas whispered, his voice hoarse, "but could I stay with you? I don't want to be by myself…" Axel blushed, leading Roxas to his bed.
"Sure, stay as long as you want." Roxas smiled in thanks, his face still pained. What on earth had happened to him??
Axel stood there a moment, mind racing. Had Larxene said something to him? Or was this some one else's doing? Who ever it was, Axel would-!
"Hey, Axel?" His voice was soft, barely above a murmur. "I hope I'm not asking too much, but would you lay down with me? You don't have to stand there…" Axel's blush returned, and he was glad that the room was dark.
"Y-yeah, hang on." Climbing under the sheets slowly, Axel propped himself up on his hand. He could hear Roxas' breathing regulate, and almost as soon as he lay down, the teen was back asleep.
Axel lit up his index finger with a flame, intending to resume his play, but the light caught Roxas' sleeping form, and Axel was enthralled yet again by the sight of his best friend. He felt a little stalker-ish for watching him, but it was too hard to look away.
The golden color of Roxas' hair was illuminated by the warmth colors of the light, making it glow slightly. He was so…peaceful looking. The sight made him feel a tingling sensation throughout his body, unlike anything he'd experienced before. He was warm, yet cold shivers ran down his arms. And for the first time, Axel could feel a resounding tempo echo through his chest. A heartbeat.
