Chapter 3

One Phone Call Away

ROXAS' P.O.V.

Damn, my head is killing me. Riku and I drank so much after Axel left us. I envy Riku who is skipping all his classes today. I was going to skip Axel's class, but he would have known I overdid it last night. Plus I kind of wanted to see him today… I don't know why, though.

"Ugh," I moaned.

"There, there." Namine rubbed my back lightly.

"I think I'm still drunk," I whispered.

I eyed the clock and it's passed eight, which means Axel is late. I wonder if he's always going to be tardy? I don't blame him; it's brutal to teach an eight AM. Hell, it's a pain being a student around that time too.

Axel opened the door and walked in casually. "Sorry I'm late," he muttered as he took his seat at his desk and immediately kicked his feet on top of it.

We both made eye contact and I felt my cheeks growing rosy as he smirked at me.

"Looks like someone had a little fun last night," he said in a low voice.

Namine gasped as I gulped. Is he teasing me?

"Anyways, I guess it's time to lecture," he sighed and cleared his throat. "Today we are going to talk about Aristotle who his known as a Greek philosopher and scientist…"

I closed my eyes and blocked out Axel's lecture. I tried my best to not fall asleep, but it failed.

"Roxas!" Namine nudged me.

"Huh?" She startled me…

"Don't fall asleep! He already did a jab at you about drinking, you want him to keep picking on you?" She asked in concern.

"The reason why he knows is because I saw him at the bar last night," I explained.

"WHAT?!" Her eyes widened.

"Roxas!" Axel called out my name.

I felt my heart sinking. "Y-Yes?" I stuttered.

"Do you know where Aristotle was born?" Axel raised a brow.

I averted my gaze to the ground. "No…"

"Then you better pay attention instead of talking about your party life to your friend," he smirked.

"Sorry," Namine whispered to me.

I rolled my eyes. What is his deal? I went to his stupid class and he has the nerve to pick on me? If I knew he would be teasing me then I would've stayed in my dorm and slept all morning and early afternoon.

Axel continued to lecture as I shut my eyes again. I feel lightheaded and drowsy. I don't think I'm going to make it to the end of the class. I looked up at Axel, but I still am blocking out his lecture, yet we kept making eye contact. I wanted to look away but his emerald green eyes put me in a trance.

He would gently smile at me as he kept talking while I caught myself smiling back. Am I falling for my teacher? There's no way I'm gay, though… Right?

I doubt Axel is even curious and if he was; he wouldn't want an inexperienced kid like me. I can't remember the last time I kissed someone plus I'm a virgin.

"Ugh!" I unexpectedly felt my stomach twitch and I covered my mouth with my right hand. I think I'm going to…

"Roxas, are you alright there?" Axel narrowed his eyes.

I couldn't answer him. It's coming! I stood up from my seat and sprinted out of the room. I can't believe I have to throw up! I'm such a loser…

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

AXEL'S P.O.V.

Everyone including myself stared at the wide open door that Roxas darted out of. I wanted to chuckle at the cute, innocent boy, but it wouldn't be professional plus I didn't want his best friend telling him that I was laughing at him.

"Focus back on me," I sighed as I continued to lecture the students.

In the back of my mind, I had an idea to get Roxas' number, but he has to come back in here for me to get it. I actually got the idea from Demyx. He makes all the students write their names and numbers on a piece of paper and states how he'll offer to tutor if they need it then BOOM, he gets all these girls' numbers for help. I might have to text him first to offer to tutor since he's shy and all.

I eyed Roxas as he came back in the room. He had his head down low and his face was bright red. He slowly took his seat next to his friend as I kept talking about Aristotle.

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

ROXAS' P.O.V.

Man, how embarrassing! Everyone knew what I was doing! My eyes scanned my shirt and pants, praying I didn't puke on myself and I was lucky I didn't find anything. At least one thing is going right, I guess.

"Okay, so since we only have a couple minutes left, I want to stop here and send a blank sheet of paper around for your names and numbers so I can keep in contact with you all just in case you need tutoring or whatever," Axel said casually as he gave a student up front a piece of paper.

We all filled out our names and numbers and as soon as Namine and I finished writing our information down, we got up to leave the room, but Axel watched me intensively until I was gone.

"That's pretty cool Axel is offering to tutor, huh, Roxas?" Namine smiled at me.

"Huh? Oh, yeah." I'm in my own little world… I'm debating whether I should go to my next class or not.

"But what I don't get is why he didn't give us HIS number and we all text him when we need help…" Namine's voice trailed.

"Beats me. All I'm concerned about is this headache," I sighed.

"You know, Sora and Kairi want us to go out tonight since it's Thursday…" Namine rolled her eyes.

Thursday night is like a Friday night for us college students since this university doesn't offer Friday classes. I mean it's a cool idea, but I doubt I want to drink two days in a row especially since I NEVER drink.

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

NAMINE'S P.O.V.

Roxas and I met Sora and Kairi at the library. I felt bad for Roxas because Sora kept asking him about last night. I guess Riku told Sora how Axel bought them each a drink. I wonder why Axel would buy Roxas a drink? Is my theory right about the two men into each other?

"It's not a big deal, Sora." Roxas groaned.

"I think it is! I bet Axel is gay! He wouldn't buy a drink for any of the girl students!" Kairi chimed in.

"I'm not gay, though," Roxas muttered but his face started to grow rosy.

"Why is your face red?" Sora questioned.

I nudged Sora. "Let's leave him alone. He's not feeling to well."

"Okay, sorry. So are you guys down for tonight?!" Sora grinned.

"No, I'm going to work on this drawing I've been working on for awhile," I whispered.

"Awe, come on, Namine! You need to go out and meet men!" Kairi whined.

"That's the least of my worries." I rolled my eyes.

"Well, at least, Roxas is down, right?" Sora asked his twin brother pleadingly.

"I don't think so," he answered.

"So, you would go out with my best friend but not with your own brother!" Sora tried to sound offended.

Roxas sighed. "Okay, fine, but don't try and hook me up with anyone and I mean it, guys." He glared at Kairi and Sora.

"Fine, fine," they said in unison.

I lightly patted Roxas on the head while he continued to glare at the two of them. It's kind of annoying how pushy those two are.

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

ROXAS' P.O.V.

I decided to skip my other classes and take a long nap since Sora is making me go out with him tonight.

The whole day went fast, yet no surprise there because I slept all day, but now I'm getting ready for a club that's a little off campus. The only people that are going with Sora, Kairi, and I are Riku and one of Kairi's friends that I never met before; I hope I have fun, but I wish I just stayed in and slept some more.

"Almost ready? Our friends should be coming soon," Sora said as he combed his brown spiky hair.

"Yeah, sure." I just threw on a pair of black baggy jeans and a white T-shirt. There's no one I want to impress.

I felt my phone vibrating in my back pocket and I immediately checked to see whom it was. I bet it is Namine to tell me to "stay safe". But, it wasn't her. It's a number I didn't recognize.

Unknown: Hey.

Me: Who's this?

Unknown: It's Axel.

I felt my heart do a front flip as I began to type violently on my phone. I bet he's texting all his classmates, though.

Me: Oh, hey. Texting all the students I see?

I mentally face palmed myself after I sent that text. Why would I say that? Is it because I'm hoping he's only texting me? It's all wishful thinking…

Axel: No, just you.

I felt my eyes widened as I smiled down at my phone. He is only texting me!

Axel: I wanted to make sure you were okay.

Me: Yeah, I'm fine now. My brother is making me go out with him tonight. I don't know if I can handle it…

Axel: I see, well I hope you have fun. If you need anything, I'm here.

Me: Thanks, Axel.

"Why are you smiling like that? It's creepy," Sora commented.

I looked up from my phone and blushed. "Ugh, it's nothing."

Before Sora had the chance to ask any more questions, Kairi, her friend, and Riku came in our room.

"Hey, Roxas! This is my friend, Olette! Olette this is Roxas!" Kairi introduced us to each other, but it made me feel uncomfortable because I knew what Kairi was doing. I just got done telling Sora and her earlier not to try and hook me up with anyone!

"Hey," I mumbled.

"Hey, it's very nice to meet you." Olette gently smiled at me.

The five of us grew silent until Sora cleared his throat.

"So, we taking shots or?" He held up a cheap bottle of vodka high in the air.

"Yes, let us drink!" Kairi cheered.

Sora got out five shot glasses for us and immediately poured the vodka into them. He made sure they were all filled up to the top.

"How many shots should we do before we go to the club?" Kairi asked.

"A lot since you little kiddies aren't old enough," Riku smirked.

"You aren't old enough either, Riku!" Sora argued.

"Yeah, but I got a fake and so does Roxas. I guess in the bartenders' eyes, we are old enough!" Riku chuckled.

"Whatever." Sora rolled his eyes.

We all grabbed our shot glass and downed our shot. I couldn't help myself, but gag. Everyone says the first shot is always the worse and the rest of the shots will go down easier.

"Ready for another round?" Riku asked.

"We just took one!" Kairi snapped at him.

"Yeah, but we have to take a lot now. I don't want to go to the club too late," Riku said.

"Fine, fine. Another round then!" Kairi ordered as she poured vodka in our shot glasses.

This is going to be an interesting night.

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

OLETTE'S P.O.V.

I lost count on how many shots we all took, but I think we, at least, took eight or was it nine? Whatever, it doesn't matter. We were all finally at the club, and I'm pretty intoxicated!

I couldn't take my eyes off of Roxas. He's very attractive, but he isn't really paying attention to me. I wonder if he likes someone else? Kairi did tell me he's really shy, though.

"Go talk to him!" Kairi commanded.

"I don't think he's into me," I pouted.

"Sure he is! I told you he's really shy, make the first move!" Kairi grinned.

I took a deep breath and walked up to Roxas. He's sitting by himself in the lounge area. I guess he's really not much of a dancer.

"Can I sit with you?" I asked.

"Um, sure." He looked up from his phone.

I sat really close to him, but he tried to scoot away from me. I immediately rested my head on his shoulder so he wouldn't move anymore…

"Are you drunk?" I whispered in his ear.

"Yeah." He nodded.

I can tell he is pretty drunk because his eyes are bloodshot red and his face is rosy.

"Me too," I said.

There's awkward silence between us. He's really hard to talk to, but I don't want to leave him alone. I really think he's super cute!

"Um, you have that fake, right?" I questioned.

"Yeah, I do…"

"You should get us drinks. I think we aren't drunk enough," I suggested.

"Okay, I'll be right back," he muttered and stood up from the couch to get us alcohol. Maybe if I get him to drink more then he'll open up to me!

I scanned the club and spotted Kairi dancing with Sora while Riku is at the bar, drinking by himself. I then saw Roxas ordering us drinks. I couldn't wait to drink more especially with Roxas; he's adorable!

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

ROXAS' P.O.V.

The rest of the night I hung out with Olette. She's rather clingy, though. She kept trying to sit on my lap or try and kiss me. I'm really annoyed at Kairi for bringing her along. I just wished I stayed at the dorm.

I couldn't stop checking my phone. I never usually care if someone texts me, but I think I'm waiting for a text from Axel… I know he's not going to contact me, yet I really wish he would.

Sora: Hey, Kairi is coming back to our room after this, so is it okay if you sleep somewhere else? If not, we can stay elsewhere.

I groaned at the text from Sora because he got my hopes up. I should've known Axel isn't going to text me at one forty-five in the morning…

"Oh! Your brother kicked you out of the room, huh?" Olette read my text over my shoulder.

"Yeah, it's no big deal. I'm kind of used to it."

"Well, you can stay with me," she offered.

"No, that's okay…"

"I insist! Don't worry, I won't do anything!" She ruffled my hair.

I was going to refuse again, but I can't wake up Namine. I usually stay with her when Sora kicks me out, but I know she would be sleeping by now, plus I don't really have anyone else to ask…

"Fine," I mumbled.

"Great! Let's get out of here. The place is going to close in fifteen minutes anyways!" Olette pulled me up off the couch and pretty much dragged me out of the place. I'm really drunk so my vision is blurry. It's not a big deal to stay in her dorm. She said we aren't going to do anything.

After we left the club, I texted Sora to let him know it's okay to bring his girlfriend in our room.

I didn't remember much after that especially the walk back to the dorms. It's like I blinked and now I'm sitting on Olette's bed while she's in the bathroom.

I lied back while my head is spinning. I drank way too much tonight. I think this is worse than last night…

"Hey," Olette said seductively.

I didn't answer, but my eyes widened when I saw Axel right in front of me. What is he doing in Olette's room? Why is he straddling me?

"I want to make you feel good," he whispered.

"Axel?" I called out his name while I heard the zipper from my pants go down.

"What are you talking about? I'm not Axel, it's me, Olette."

I snapped out of it as I felt someone touching me down there. I pushed Olette out of the way as I stood up from the bed. I then darted out of her room while I zipped my pants back up.

I looked down at my pants as I saw a bulge from growing hard. Was it because I pictured Axel going down on me?

*~*~*~*The Philosophy Teacher*~*~*~*

AXEL'S P.O.V.

RING. RING. RING.

I groaned as I lazily grabbed my phone off the nightstand. Who the hell would call me this late at night?!

"Hello?" I answered annoyingly.

"Um, Axel?"

I sat up from my bed as I felt my eyes widening… That voice.

"Roxas?" I called out his name.

"Yeah, um… Can you… I don't know… Um…"

Roxas couldn't stop stuttering. I tried my best not to laugh at the kid, but it's pretty hard. He's more backwards when he's drunk than sober.

"What do you need?" I asked gently.

"Can you come pick me up? I mean you don't have too… I just…"

"Where are you?"

"I'm in the dorms, but my brother is with his girlfriend in our room and…"

I interrupted him. "I'll be there in fifteen."

"Really? Okay, I'll wait for you."

I hung up the phone and immediately threw clothes on. I then rushed to go in my black sports car to pick up the innocent drunk. I regretted texting him tonight, but after this call, I feel a lot better now. I couldn't wait to see him.

It didn't take me long to get to the campus and I sent a quick text to let him know where I'm parked at. I mentally kept telling myself over and over again to not try anything funny. I don't know how the hell I'm going to keep my hands off of him.

I heard a knock on the passenger's window and I unlocked the door so he could get in.

"Um, hey," he whispered.

"How are you feeling?" I asked teasingly.

"My head is spinning," he confessed.

"Well, if you have to throw up, let me know so I can pull over on the side of the road. I don't want you to puke in the car." I ruffled his hair playfully.

"I'll be fine, Axel."

I drove as fast as I could back to my apartment. I'm having Roxas all to myself. I know I'll end up sleeping on the couch, but it'll be worth it.

"Hey, Axel?"

"Hm?" I looked over at him.

"Thank you."

"No problem. I told you if you needed anything to just ask."

"It's just strange…" His voice trailed.

"Huh?"

"Some chick Kairi tried to hook me up with tried to have sex with me."

"And?"

"I ran out of her room and called you." He snorted.

"Man, those whores are sure pushy," I sighed.

"Are all girls at this university whores?" He questioned innocently.

"No, I mean, I don't know." I shrugged. "It's college so everyone will sleep with anyone."

"Yeah, you do get a lot of girls after you, huh?"

How would he know that?! I don't want him to think I'm only into chicks!

"Why would you say that?" I clenched my teeth.

"Kairi told me that she heard a lot of the girls talk to you, but you don't pay them any attention," he explained.

"Well, she's right."

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why don't you pay any attention to them?"

I deeply sighed. "Because they aren't worth my time. I'm not really into them, you know? Plus it's not a big deal they flirt with me. They flirt with everyone."

"That's gross…"

"It's college," I smirked.

We finally arrived at my apartment. I offered Roxas to help him walk, but he told me he could handle himself. I doubt it since he's stumbling all over the place.

"Here." I wrapped my arm around his waist and supported him while I fished out my house keys in my pocket.

"I got to count on you for everything, huh?" He whispered.

I unlocked the door and grinned. "I wouldn't mind it."

I offered Roxas something to drink or eat, but he just told me he wanted to lie down so I immediately guided him to my bedroom.

"Thanks, Axel." Roxas sat on the bed.

"It's nothing," I whispered as I sat really close to him.

I examined Roxas as he seemed to be lost in thought. No surprise there because he's always in his own little world, but something is bothering him…

"Are you okay?" I asked in concern.

"Can I tell you something?" He looked me dead in the eyes.

"Sure, what's up?"

Roxas leaned in and pressed his lips firmly against mine. My eyes widened at his unexpected action, but I, of course, kissed him back. I gently pushed him down on my bed and straddled him as we kept kissing. I then slid my tongue inside his mouth as he moaned out.

Damn, his moans are sexy as fuck.

"Axel," he whispered my name.

I pulled back from his lips and pinned his wrists down on the mattress. I stared deep into his eyes as he looked back at me.

"Before that chick tried to have sex with me, I thought about someone…"

I tilted my head in confusion as a pain of jealousy hit me hard. Why the fuck would he mention someone when I'm straddling him?

"Oh, yeah?" I sighed.

"That someone was you," he muttered.

"Really?" I asked seductively. "What did you picture me doing to you?"

Roxas gulped. "You unzipped my pants and lowered yourself…"

"Like this?" I interrupted him as I slowly unzipped his pants. I went to lower my head down there until I examined Roxas.

I felt guilty as I pictured the girl that I basically ruined her life. Her pale skin and her big blue eyes staring up at me… Shit, I can't do this.

"What's wrong?" Roxas asked.

"We can't," I mumbled.

"Why? Is it because I'm a terrible kisser? I know I'm not experienced, but I can try!"

I pressed my pointer finger against his lips. "Sh, it's not that. I want to take this slow. I don't want to take advantage of you."

"You aren't if I want to, right?" He asked pleadingly.

"We should do this when you're sober, Roxas…"

Roxas frowned but then nodded. "Um, okay."

I slowly got off of him and sighed. "It's for the best."

"I guess…"

I helped tuck Roxas in my bed and he passed out as soon as he was settled in. I then went into the living room to crash on the couch. I didn't regret my decision even though I felt his hard on against my thigh, but that's beside the point.

I want to take it slow with him and get to know him. I might actually like the kid even though I have no clue why, but I'm willing to find out.