A/N: Sorry it took so long for me to update! Anyway this chapter is basically for the sake of the development of the couples. Also there is a zemyx kiss in this chapter. It's the first time I've written anything like that so don't be too harsh please. Other than that all the usual warnings apply.

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Chaxra-san

Riku's Heart

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Voice of The Silent Masses

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Meetings in the Castle That Never Was were always boring. The Superior would ramble on about their mission, while everyone else either grudgingly listened, or slept behind the cover of their hood.

Today's gathering was particularly hard on the organization's youngest member. His tension was openly displayed, as his thin hands clutched the armrests of his chair in a death grip. He had his covered face turned in the direction of VIII, blatantly ignoring Xemnas. Roxas huffed in anger, absently tugging on a few strands of his honey blonde hair.

' I hate this' Roxas thought bitterly, still glaring at Axel.

The pyro, feeling a pair of eyes on him, fidgeted uneasily.

' We haven't talked since the argument, and as much as I loathe to admit it I….. I need him.'

Roxas slumped back into his chair, massaging his temples.

' I guess it helps knowing that he needs me too.'

The blonde smirked at the thought. He gracefully laced his fingers, and leant forward to rest his chin on top of them. He spared a brief glance, smiling slightly, before turning back to the Superior.

'maybe there's hope for us yet.'

- In another part of the castle-

A cloaked figure gently pushed open the door to a nondescript room. He swiftly made his way to the back of the residence, where he knew the bedroom to be. The man came to a halt at the bed, and stared down at the lithe form resting in it. He brought a gloved hand to the form's warm cheek , lightly tracing the outline of a slowly fading bruise. The resting boy groaned softly, and moved his hands up to rub his eyes. Shifting to look at the other person in the room, the boy smiled softly.

" Hey Zexy."

Chuckling was heard from the man, as he slid back his hood to reveal his face.

"How is it that you always know it's me Demyx?"

Demyx smiled again, gazing affectionately at Zexion.

"Well who else would come to see me? Especially when they are supposed to be at a meeting (1).

Zexion grinned, and sat down on the edge of the bed next to Demyx.

" You're more important to me than any meeting Demyx."

The water bearer blushed brightly, then sat up to place a chaste kiss on Zexion's lips.

"Thank you."

The Cloaked Schemer smiled, something that was unseen by almost everyone except IX, and gently pushed Demyx to lay back on the bed.

"You shouldn't be sitting up like that while you're injured."

Demyx rolled his eyes at his lover, but complied with his wishes anyway.

" Zexion I'm pretty much fine. I can easily get up and walk around. Can't I at least sit up?" Demyx pleaded, preparing to use his best pout.

"Well now that you put it that way… no."

IX opened his mouth to offer his complaints, but they were quickly muffled as Zexion surged forward, crushing his lips against his lover's. Demyx remained still for a moment, to surprised to move. He gasped when a slick muscle brushed against his bottom lip, unwittingly allowing the other entrance. As the shock wore off Demyx allowed his tongue to entangle with Zexion's, a battle for dominance instantly ensuing. However the kiss was cut short, as the need for air won out. Reluctantly they broke apart, gazing at each other lovingly.

The moment was ruined though, when Demyx's stomach growled. VI laughed, seeing Demyx blush again.

"I suppose I should go get us something to eat" Zexion said sliding easily off the bed. He turned back to place a light kiss to IX's red cheek, before exiting the room.

TBC

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(1) The reason Demyx doesn't have to be at the meeting is because Xemnas gave him a break due to his injuries.

I hope you liked it. Reviews are always appreciated.