Thanks for the alerts and/or favorites, and thanks to CanadianCold, for reviewing! It's time for a Hurt/Comfort fic! That's right! Yet another story about being reassured to be your wonderful self! Isn't this exciting?
This one's inspired by 'The Mortal Instruments' Series by Cassandra Clare (specifically the scene between Alec and Magnus in the second book). We don't own Kingdom Hearts.
Loneliness
Roxas had been sitting on top of the clock tower for only God knows how long when Sora found him. The brunet was always the first to meet him when he was feeling angry or depressed, no matter his countless tries to hide and remain alone.
"Look what I brought!" He said in a cheery voice before pulling out a pair of sea-salt ice creams from a small plastic bag Roxas hadn't noticed he was carrying. Ignoring Sora's lack of greeting, he shook his head and stared at the setting sun. "Something wrong? You never turn down one of these." He said worriedly.
"Just not hungry." Roxas said in a warning voice. He really did not want to talk about his problems with perfect and flawless Sora. He felt just stupid and embarrassed thinking such a meaningless issue would make him feel so shaken.
"Oh… Is there anything I can help you with, then?" He kept pressing. Roxas growled. The brunet was only making him feel worse. He didn't need any charity, much less Sora's.
"Just ignore me." He grumbled. The brunet just sighed before sitting beside him and taking on a more serious expression. "I want to be alone." He said, barely containing his annoyance. Sora just grinned and got even closer to the blond.
"Can't hear you, I'm ignoring you!" He said cheerfully and put an arm around Roxas' shoulders while his head rested against the blond's. The teen couldn't shake him off for fear of either of them falling.
"Stop it! I'm tired of you!" Roxas shouted. Sora didn't move away but looked at him with wide eyes. The blond gulped. "Just… leave… like everyone else." He whispered. It might have gone unnoticed if not for the brunet being so close.
"Is that why you're so down?" He asked as he pulled back to look at him better. Roxas just looked away.
"Never trust others, that's what I've learned. People I get close to end up leaving, so why bother? In the end, it's better to be alone." He hugged his knees and stared at the setting sun. "I've seen how you and your friends act around me. They pity me. You pity me."
"I don't." Sora said. His gaze locked on the blond. "I don't pity you. I just want to be close to you. You really tend to expect the worst of people, don't you?"
"I have seen the worst of people… since I was born." Roxas said with a shudder.
"But I'm not Xemnas." Sora reasoned. "I won't do things for you because I can use you. I help you out because it's you." Sora pulled out the ice cream again. "You sure you don't want it? It's going to me-elt!" He said in a sing-song voice as he shook the popsicle in front of his face. Roxas sighed before smiling and taking the ice cream.
"You're one of the strangest people I'll ever know." He said and gave a bite to the ice cream.
Sora was not the heroic fool he had expected him to be. He had a habit of turning serious when just a moment ago he had been all smiles. He never showed when he was sad or brooding, just a determination that made everyone like him. Roxas included.
"Is that a compliment?" He said in that same teasing voice.
"Take it however you want." Roxas shrugged as he ate his ice cream, his mind far away. He was so lost in his own thoughts and memories he didn't notice Sora scooting closer once again and resting his head on his shoulder. "What—"
"Shut up, Roxas." He said in a soft voice as his eyes closed. The blond sighed and relaxed, trying to hide that he enjoyed the warmth the other was giving. He lost track of time while twilight's orange light became stronger.
"Let's go. It's getting late." Roxas said after a while. Sora's only response was a soft snore. The teen sighed at the brunet's childishness and picked him up bridal style, surprised by how light he actually was. The sleeping boy just snuggled his chest, making him a bit flustered. "You're so much trouble." He muttered.
He took him to his house, deciding it would be too awkward to appear in Destiny Islands with a sleeping Sora. The brunet did not stir as he was put on Roxas' bed, but he (strangely enough) just grinned and hugged his pillow.
"Roxas…" He said in his sleep. The alluded gulped and put a hand on the other's head to tranquilize him. Sora seemed even more pleased. He muttered some incoherent words before breathing heavily and snuggling on the pillow.
"He'll probably be hungry when he wakes up…" He said to himself as he went to the kitchen for some kind of snack. He ended up taking everything sweet out and putting it in an obnoxiously big bowl.
Just as he finished pouring some juice in two glasses he hard Sora's sleepy voice coming from the door.
"What're you doing?" He managed to get out as he eyed the sweets. Roxas noticed and pushed the bowl towards him. Sora smiled and began eating the teeth-rotting mix.
"Just thought you'd be hungry…" The blond shrugged, feeling embarrassed for going to such extremes over Sora. The brunet noticed the pink stains on his cheeks and smirked.
"Thanks. So you feel better now." He stated simply. Roxas gave a simple nod.
"It's all thanks to you, I guess." Now that was unexpected. Roxas never acknowledged others unless he considered them really close. The brunet felt like giggling uncontrollably. "How come you always know when I'm feeling down?" He asked curiously.
"I don't know. It's just a hunch." He placed a hand on his chest. "I just feel some kind of… pain, and I just know I have to be here." He smiled again.
"Well, thanks." Roxas scratched the back of his head, feeling awkward. "Are you staying until tomorrow? It's pretty late." He said warily, Sora just nodded.
"Mom is used to me going missing for a few days." The brunet chuckled. "Besides, you'll get lonely without me checking on you every once in a while."
"I guess I would." He conceded. He was feeling slightly safer around Sora; enough to not act annoyed at his constant teasing, and enjoy his (now confirmed to be selfless) company. "Thank goodness I don't have to find out, eh?"
Sora laughed heartily at Roxas answer, and tackled him into a hug, kissing his cheek.
"Nope!" The cheery statement was followed by a peck on the blond's lips. The rest of the night was spend in silence, but was by no means uneventful.
This one's a shorty. I'm sorry, I took a little vacation to relax and writing just slipped off my mind. Also, this fic is vague enough that it can be set as an AU or canon setting! I'm so proud!
This thing took ages to receive even though it was almost complete in the drafts! We need to write faster DX (next shot is mine! I have some ideas, but nothing's set yet) Please review! I swear I'll type faster that way!
