The class was now empty for it was 3 o'clock and school was finished for the day.

Roxas sat in the front of the room in front of Professor Axel's desk. Roxas flipped a page of his math textbook.

3m plus 5 is greater-than or equal to 7. Solve m, Roxas read the equation out in his head.

He clicked the top of his mechanical pencil and quickly scribbled down the answer.

"Make sure you show your work Roxas," said the teacher dully as he fiddled with the silver engagement-band around his ring finger.

"Yes Sir," Roxas grumbled as he lowered his head to look at the equation he already wrote down.

Subtract 5 by both sides so 3m is greater-than or equal to 2. Then divide 3m by both sides so 2 divided by 3 then m is greater than 0.66.

He jotted down the last of the equations and let out a relieved sigh. He looked up at the clock that read – 3:30.

Just thirty more minutes and I can finally go! I'm glad I work a late shift at the café today.

Every now and then, Roxas couldn't help but glance up and the teacher. Most times he glared at him and other times it was admiration. He liked looking at his eyes. They looked like real emeralds and they just look so dazzling.

Axel glanced up at Roxas who, caught off guard, gave a nervous smile before looking back down at his textbook. Little did he know, a faint smile formed on the Professors lips as he looked at the young blond, mischief gleaming in his deep green eyes.

"Alright it's 4 o'clock. You can leave now Roxas," said Axel in lazy tone. "I have things to get done and this was already an inconvenience."

"It was your idea in the first place," he mumbled grumpily under his breath.

Roxas looked up only to meet the gaze of jewel like eyes.

"What happened to your cheek?" asked Axel as he leaned forward so that his face was only a few inches from Roxas.

"I-It's nothing," he murmured turning his head to look away from him. "I fell down that's all."

Not hearing Roxas, Axel continued to stare at the bruise that took up Roxas' whole cheek. "It sort of looks like…" he trailed off as he reached up and placed a hand against Roxas' cheek. "Just as I thought. Roxas, you didn't fall down did you?" he asked in a low voice.

Roxas winced at his touch but slowly he shook his head no.

Why is he being so caring all of a sudden? Roxas asked himself, as he continued to look away from Axel and at the floor.

Axel pulled away suddenly and looked up at the clock.

"I don't have time for this," he grumbled under his breath as he ran a hand through his red hair. "Roxas collect your things and leave."

"Y-Yes sir," he replied nervously, having no idea what was going on. He stood up and hastily placed his books and notebooks into his bag. He threw the strap onto one shoulder and hurried out the room.

Halfway down the hallway Roxas noticed he left his notebook on his desk. "Darn it!" he exclaimed, turning around and sprinting back to the classroom.

"Axel it's been a while," a young violet haired boy crooned as he sat on the teacher's desk, one leg crossed over the other as he twisted a red spike of Axel's hair. "I missed having someone to play with."

"Well, that troublesome fiancé of mine has me on a short leash so to speak," chuckled Axel as he wrapped his arms around the man's waist and pressed his forehead against his. "But of course I've missed you too Zexion. I liked having my own 'lap' dog."

"I don't see why you don't dump that woman. Why did you have me come a whole hour later?" asked the man that couldn't be more than a couple years younger than Axel.

"I had to take care of one of my students."

"Oh now I'm jealous. He got to hog you all to himself!" Zexion pouted, wrapping his arms around Axel's neck. "So Axel, when are we going to start having some fun again? We never had a change to play together for quite awhile."

"Well," Axel chuckled lightly but froze and turned his head sharply to gaze at the young blond that stood awestruck just outside the doorway. His face was furious and seeing such anger glow in those emerald eyes that glared menacingly made Roxas tremble with absolute fear. "You!" he growled.

Roxas stood frozen for a second then turned around and ran.

"Roxas!" roared Axel as he ran out the classroom and chased after him down that hall.

Oh man, I am so much trouble! Professor is going to kill me, Roxas thought as he sprinted down the hall and out the front door of the university.

Roxas shut his eyes and ran faster. Why did seeing that sight make him feel so eaten up inside. Almost like he was…jealous.

"Roxas stop!" shouted Axel as he jumped down the three front steps of the university and continued to chase after Roxas.

Honk, honk, honk, blared the horn of an oncoming car.

Roxas opened his eyes and found that he had run into the middle of the road and a car that was going to fast to stop in time was racing toward him. There was no way he could get out of the way in time no how fast he ran. He was going to die…just like his parents. This fact caused him to stop his running for he was frozen with fear.

"Roxas!"

Suddenly Roxas was tackled by a blur of fire red. He felt arms wrap tightly around him that pressed him to a warm body. The two landed heavily on the sidewalk and slid a few feet as the car passed by. Roxas' heart was racing and he opened his eyes slowly.

"You idiot! You could have gotten killed!" hollered Axel as he looked down at Roxas.

"Professor?" Roxas gasped in disbelief.

"Damn it Roxas! What were you think? Just running out recklessly into the street!" growled Axel.

Roxas bit his lower lip and sobbed, burying his face in Axel's chest. He was so scared he couldn't control himself.

"I'm sorry," Roxas said softly but his voice sounded muffled. "It was so scary. I thought I would die."

"Roxas…" murmured Axel softly in a gentle voice. "Don't scare me like that again. Everything is fine now. Don't worry. I'm here to protect you. So please…stop crying."

Roxas pulled his face away from Axel's chest. "Why are you being so nice to me?" cried Roxas, gripping the front of Axel's shirt.

"Because you almost died you idiot and you nearly scared me half to death to boot!" replied Axel as he hugged Roxas tighter.

"I don't understand…" mumbled Roxas as he buried his face against Axel's chest. Strangely he felt really safe like this.

"Come on Roxas," said Axel, petting the boys golden locks. "This isn't the best place to stay. I'll drive you home okay?"

Roxas shook his head weakly.

"No. I don't want to go home," he whispered looking up at Axel.

"You have to Roxas," replied Axel a bit confused. "Your parents might be worried about you."

Roxas didn't reply. He knew Axel was wrong. His parents weren't worried about him because he didn't have any. All he had left was that horrid Aunt of his that didn't give a damn weather he lived or died.

"Let's go." Axel loosened his hold on Roxas and helped him up.

The two walked in silence, standing side-by-side, Axel's hand never leaving Roxas' shoulder. Axel opened the passenger door of his black Corvette and helped Roxas move onto the seat.

"Axel!" called Zexion as he hurried up to Axel. "There you are! I was wondering where you ran off too. Did you take care of that little pest?" He was panting slightly and he wiped the hair that covered half his face.

"Well," Axel murmured nervously as he side glanced at Roxas.

Zexion followed his gaze and he glare at the blond boy.

"I hope you'll give that little brat a good punishment," he growled. "Better make sure he doesn't squeal on you."

"I'll take care of it alright. Don't you worry 'bout me. I'll see you later okay?" said Axel calmly as he stepped forward and placed a light kiss on the other man's lips.

Roxas turned away from the sight. Seeing that made his stomach knot up and his chest hurt but he didn't understand why. Why was this making him feel so strange? So…jealous?

"Alright," Zexion replied simply rolling his eyes after the two broke apart. "I'll see you later then." With that he crossed his arms in an upset pout and walked away after he glared at Roxas darkly.

Axel turned and walked around the back of the car to the other side and opened the driver's side door.

"That guy…he's…my boyfriend," Axel said in a low voice as he sat there, both hands gripping the top of the steering wheel.

"W-Why are you telling me this?" asked Roxas nervously in a shaky voice.

"Now that you saw us it doesn't really matter if you know."

"But…don't you already have a fiancé Professor?"

"Yeah but…" he trailed off.

Roxas already knew the answer. His teacher was cheating on his female fiancé with another man. Roxas looked at Axel though the corner of his eyes.

What is going on with Professor Axel? Why is he doing such things?

"Look, we can talk about this later alright?" Axel sighed irritably as he started the car.

Roxas nodded and looked the other way at the scenery that went by as the two drove down the road toward Roxas' apartment.