Raise Chapter 3
I sighed contently as I looked over the beach. I smiled as he wrapped his arms around my shoulders from behind. I gently held his hands in my own.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" he murmured close to my ear.
"I want to live here," I whispered.
He kissed my cheek. "Then I'll buy you a house right next to the beach," he murmured.
"You're always spoiling me," I murmured blushing.
"I just want you to have the best life possible. If that means I have to buy you everything then I will," he murmured.
"I'll have the best life ever as long as you are there," I whispered looking into his bright green eyes.
He smiled softly. "Stop it Roxy, you're making me blush," Axel teased before attaching his lips to mine.
My eyes shot open. I scanned my dark room. I sighed, rolling over. I gently touched my lips with my fingertips. My lips tingled from the kiss though it was only a dream. But the dream felt so real, like it already happened.
I closed my eyes, thinking. Where were we?
My eyes shot open. Destiny Islands…
I've never been to Destiny Islands. I never even heard of it but I'm positive that that's where we were.
I looked over at my clock. 6:30. I guess I can get ready.
I walked past the kitchen, hoping Rufus wouldn't see me.
"Roxy," he called.
I froze my hand on the door knob. It would be too easy to just up and run off. He won't see you for the rest of the weekend. The next time he will see you Namine will be here. So turn the door knob you big wimp.
I opened the door, prepared to run, but strong hands pulled me inside. Rufus roughly turned me around to face him.
I twisted my face up into the nastiest scowl I can muster. "Rufus," I spat like his name was venom burning my tongue.
"You aren't going to leave without saying goodbye?" Rufus hissed, angry about my tone.
"I was about to until you stopped me," I said looking him up and down with disgust.
"Roxy, baby, how many times do I have to tell you not to talk to me like this?" Rufus asked calmly, shaking as he held back his anger.
"I'm not your baby. Don't waist your breath because I won't listen to you," I said folding my arms across my chest, looking away.
Rufus grabbed my face and forced me to face him.
"That's what I love about you. You're so stubborn and stupid."
"I hate you so fucking much. Get off me you stupid child molesting fuck or I'll tell Namine," I threatened.
Rufus chuckled softly, his hand trailing down my throat slowly. His hand traveled down my side, wrapping around my waist. He pulled me really close to him, so that our bodies are pressed together.
"Don't think I've forgotten. I know you didn't," Rufus whispered in my ear.
I closed my eyes, trying to fight back the memory but it's like trying to hold back death for a few more minutes.
A sob ripped out of my throat, even though he's finished. I looked over at the man I now hate as he got dressed.
"I'm going to tell Namine," I choked out.
He turned around to smile nastily at me.
"Don't even try that, child. Don't you think you've caused her enough pain and unhappiness?" He asked coldly.
"W-What are you talking about?" I asked as I covered my violated 15 year old body.
"Well, Roxy, you did kill your parents then you took her life away. She never got to really live because she had to save up a lot of munny to adopt you even though you're a murderer."
"I-I didn't kill my parents," I choked out.
"Who started the fire?"
My eyes went wide and fresh tears rolled down my cheeks. I killed my parents…
"Namine always wonders how that fire started so she can deal with who ever killed her precious parents. I wonder what she'd do if she knew the murderer is living with her. You won't tell her," Rufus whispered.
"I can't…hurt her…anymore…ever again," I whispered.
Rufus smiled at me. "I'll see you tomorrow night," he murmured before leaving me to my depression
"I can't…hurt her…anymore…ever again," I whispered, barely audible.
Rufus smirked. "Exactly," he murmured before kissing my neck.
I closed my eyes, not caring what he does to me.
"Roxas, how did you let this happen?" Sora asked shaking his head as he examined the hickies scattered all over my neck.
"I don't know," I lied, closing my eyes.
"You're spending the night at my place tonight. Hopefully these will go away before Namine gets home," Sora murmured poking the 'love bites.'
"Namine won't be back until Wednesday," I whined.
"I have a plan," Sora murmured, I could here the smile in his voice.
"And what is that?" I asked, raising one eyebrow.
"You're going to stay over at someone else's house on Sunday and for the rest of the time Namine's gone. So, you can go back on Wednesday and he can't touch you," Sora said proudly.
"Whose house am I going to stay at?"
"Axel's," Sora murmured.
"Axel lives down the street from me," I pointed out.
"That's the point! He won't think you'd stay so close to home!"
"He'll tell Namine."
"Not if he doesn't want her to think he lost you."
I looked over at Sora's determined face and smiled. No ones ever tried this hard to protect me.
"You have a point," I said.
"So, you'll go through it?" Sora asked, leaning over.
"Sure," I murmured.
"Yay!" Sora squealed glomping me.
I tumbled to the ground, my head hitting the thankfully soft grass. Sora wrapped his arms around me, pulling me into a bone crushing hug.
"Isn't that the cutest thing you've ever seen?"
"Too cute."
Sora got off of me. I looked up at Axel and Riku standing there. Blue eyes met green ones. I blushed, remembering my dream that felt so real.
"Hay, Axel, Roxy's going through with the plan. I just had an idea! How about we all sleep over at Riku's house after the party?" Sora asked looking around at us.
Axel and I looked at Riku. Riku looked into Sora's energetic blue eyes. "I guess you guys can sleep over," Riku murmured.
"Yay! Thanks Riku! You're the best!" Sora exclaimed before jumping on Riku unexpectedly.
Riku opened his arms to catch Sora instinctively but he fell over as Sora jumped on him. They tumbled down. Riku wrapped his arms around Sora's waist as they fell.
"Oof," Sora let out as his head hit Riku's chest.
Sora sat up, straddling Riku's waist. He peered down at the silver haired teen.
"Are you okay Riku?" Sora asked, pulling on one of Riku's eyelids.
"I'm fine," Riku murmured, brushing the hair out of Sora's eyes.
I looked away from their romance movie scene, disgusted. Love is just a sick game. Rufus taught me that much.
"What's wrong Roxy?" Axel asked.
"Nothing," I said, making my face impassive.
Axel lay back, folding his arms behind his head, one leg bent, and the other straight. He closed his eyes, relaxing. I hesitated a moment before lying next to him, my head on his arm. Axel peeked at me before closing his eyes again.
I closed my eyes, relaxing. A smile slowly spread across my face as I finally felt content. For the first time in a while I feel content.
I peeked at the redhead beauty next to me. He smiled contently, pulling me a little closer. I nuzzled into his chest, feeling peaceful and content for once.
"Are you sure you don't want me to go in with you?" Sora asked again.
"Everything will be okay Sora," Aerith murmured. "Roxas is a big boy; he can handle his mean brother-in-law by his self."
"Listen to your mom Sora," I said smiling as I opened the car door.
I stepped out and walked up to the stupid house. I took out my key and unlocked the door. I headed for the kitchen. Rufus should be eating dinner around this time.
I stopped at the sight in front of me. There is a nice dinner with candles on the table. Did he really? He actually made me dinner. I looked over the meal on the table. What a freak…
"Rufus?" I called.
Rufus stormed down the stairs. He grabbed me by my neck and shoved me into the wall. I winced as my head banged against it.
"Where were you? You're supposed to come home right after school. It's seven," Rufus hissed.
"Namine said I can spend the night at Sora's for the weekend," I choked out.
Rufus tightened his grip on my throat. "What makes you think I'll let you go?" he hissed.
"Namine will wonder why," I choked.
He loosened his grip a little so I can breathe.
"And Sora and his mom are waiting outside for me. Aerith will notice if I have any bruises or marks," I added quickly as he balled up his fist.
He let me go quickly, like I burned him.
"Fuck," he growled.
I looked over at the dinner. "Sorry to ruin your romantic dinner big boy," I said as I walked past him.
I jumped out of the way as he tried to smack me. I ran up stairs to my room. I grabbed a bag and quickly packed everything I'll need for my vacation from hell.
I ran down the stairs and right into Rufus' chest. I fell down, hitting my head on the stairs. I looked up, holding the back of my head. I tried to focus my eyes but everything kept spinning.
Rufus wrapped an arm around my waist and helped me up. I blinked slowly, trying to understand what I'm seeing. I closed my eyes tightly, trying to stop the spinning as Rufus led me somewhere.
I felt the soft couch under me. Rufus must have laid me down on the couch. I felt gentle fingers trace my lips. I opened my eyes a little. Bright red…
"Axel," I murmured, reaching out for the red.
"WHAT?"
Rufus' voice shook away my dizziness. I sat up quickly, backing away from the furious man.
"What did you just call me?" Rufus hissed.
"I-I" I stuttered not knowing what to say.
His eyes blazed. He carved his fingers into talons. He grabbed my shoulder, pushing me into a wall.
He leaned in so that his face was close to mine. Our noses touched.
"Who is Axel?" he demanded.
The color drained from my face. "N-No one, nobody," I whispered.
Rufus' face twisted up into the nastiest scowl. He crushed his disgusting lips to mine, digging his fingers in my hair roughly. He pulled away glaring at me.
"He better be nobody," he growled before walking away.
I stood there, frozen, not knowing what to do our how to move my muscles.
I heard the door open. "What are you still doing in here Roxy?" Sora asked picking up my bag.
Sora walked up to me, touching my lips.
"They're kiss bruised," he murmured, tracing my lips with his fingertips.
"Will Aerith notice?"
"Just don't look directly at her," Sora murmured as he turned away.
I looked in the mirror at my reflection. I gently touched my kiss bruised lips with my fingertips. I pulled down my collar to examine the bite marks on my neck. I looked at my whole reflection. My pail skin with the purple bruises scattered all over my neck.
