AN: PLEASE don't kill me for this late (and seemingly short) update I've had such little inspiration recently, plus I've just been on my feet all the time with schoolwork.

As always, positive feedback and suggestions are welcomed~!


Axel... You fucking idiot.

I know! I just... couldn't help it...

Axel sighed heavily, leaning against his front door before sliding down it.

What the hell were you thinking!?

I don't know! I panicked!

Damn right you did. Couldn't have toned it down a bit could you?

Not right at that moment, no.

Axel pulled himself off the floor and pulled his bag over his shoulder, throwing it half-heartedly across the hall. A small piece of paper floated out and slid in front of Axel's feet. He bent to pick it up, smiling softly as he realised what it was. It was a tiny note, written on a piece of A5. It was scrawled in red biro, and was made of three words:

'Thank you Axel.'

There was a rather hastily-drawn doodle in the corner of a chibi-faced Roxas, smiling back at Axel. He took it into the kitchen with him, and stuck it to the fridge with a magnet. His thoughts quickly returned to the events prior.

Shit.

Axel quickly rushed to the phone, picking it up whilst sliding his mobile from his pocket. He opened the contacts list and found Roxas' number, quickly punching it into the phone, placing it to his ear, desperate to calm his heavy breathing. He heard the click of Roxas' mobile being picked up.

"Hello?"

"Roxas! It's me... Axel."

"...Yeah?"

"I... wanted to apologise. I have no idea what I was thinking, and I know it probably scared you..."

"Damn right it did! But no, it's fine - I forgive you. I remember you saying something about you being gay, so I was expecting something at some point."

"Hmm... Yeah, I did."

"I guess this means you like me?"

Here, Axel stopped. He mulled the sentence over in his mind.

Do I..? He's cute and all, but could I do that to him? Start a proper relationship?

"Yeah. You could say I do."

Axel heard the blonde gasp over the phone.

"You... d-do?"

"I think, yeah. You're cute."

He could almost feel the blush on Roxas' face, and he smirked a little.

"T-t-t-thank you?" Roxas stuttered on the phone, and Axel laughed gently.

"I'll see you tomorrow Roxas. Sleep well later." And Axel hung up, smiling.

You're both evil and a tease.

Oh I know.


Roxas clutched the phone close to his chest. He could feel his heart hammering beneath his palm, both of which were becoming rather sweaty. He could feel heat rising to his cheeks again as he recalled Axel's words, and sank to the floor as his legs slowly began to give out beneath him.

Axel likes me… as in…

Love?

Possibly…

Do you love him?

I… respect him, above all else.

He saved you.

I know.

"But do I love him?" Roxas gasped quietly at his spoken thought. He quickly flipped open the cover of his mobile and began typing in a text message:

Time: 17:39
Recipient: Axel
Message: Hey… Just thinking about what you said. And… I think I might love you.

SEND

Roxas closed his phone again, holding it tightly in his hand as he lifted himself off the floor, his arms shaking slightly. Walking to the fridge, he yanked it open and glanced over its contents. He nearly dropped his phone when it vibrated in his hand. Closing the fridge door again with a quick flick of his hips, he flipped the phone open again. His eyes widened slightly at the reply Axel had given him.

Time: 17:41
From: Axel
Message: You think? Well, I'll let you choose overnight. Don't let me force you.

Force me…?

He doesn't want to influence your decision.

Nngh… What do I do…?

It's your choice Roxas. Just think it through.

REPLY

Time: 17:42
Recipient: Axel
Message: I think… I do love you. Not only because you've saved me from this hell multiple times, but I feel… some strange connection between us.

SEND

Roxas' breathing slowly returned to normal after sending the text. He pressed a finger to his lips in thought, biting on the tip softly.

I might love Axel, but… Do I want a relationship with him?

You could do. There's no harm in trying, right?

I guess so…

Roxas made his way upstairs, the lengthy walk back home still taking its toll on his legs. He pushed his door open with a certain degree of fatigue, and practically collapsed onto his awaiting bed with a heavy sigh. His phone vibrated in his pocket, and he pulled it out with nimble fingers.

Time: 17:45
From: Axel
Message: I think, personally, we make a cute couple. And shoot me for being egotistic, but I think I'd be able to take your mind off things. If only for a short while.

"You could…" Roxas whispered, as if Axel could hear him through the phone. He closed his phone and placed it on the side table of his bed. Roxas stretched his body a little and slid off the bed, pulling open his wardrobe and grabbing a jacket before running downstairs and taking his keys from his back pocket.


Axel was laid on his bed, sprawled out with his phone in his hand, staring blankly at the ceiling. Thoughts raced through his mind like wildfire, a jumbled blend of emotions. The thought that stuck out most was the obvious one – Roxas. The kid plagued his mind like some disease, inhabited his thoughts like a virus and swarmed his dreams. Axel's infatuation for him was appearing to be spiralling out of control, bordering obsession. He lifted himself off the bed, dropping his phone onto the space he occupied. He sighed heavily, walking out of the bedroom. As Axel's foot touched the top stair, an urgent knock on the door attracted his attention. He rushed down the stairs, unlocking the door and opening it slowly.

"Yeah?"

He'd barely uttered the word before a blur flew at him and wrapped arms around his upper body. Axel looked down to see golden blonde hair nuzzling into his chest.

"Roxas? What're you doing here?"

Roxas looked up, sapphire blue eyes quivering slightly. "I missed you… And I wanted to see you."

Axel slowly wrapped his arms around Roxas' lithe frame, pulling him close again. "I missed you too." He felt Roxas' fingers grip the material of his t-shirt gently. "And I'm glad you came over. I was getting bored."

Roxas laughed softly, pulling himself away from Axel to look back up at the taller male. "You got any food?"

"Rox, you show up out of nowhere, and then ask to be fed?" Axel lifted an eyebrow and cocked his hip slightly.

"Sure do! There's nothing in the house, so…" Roxas fiddled with his sleeve gently. Axel tutted and took Roxas' hand, dragging him into the kitchen.

"Have a look through the cupboards; see if there's something you want."

Roxas stood on tiptoes to check the contents of those higher up, eventually pulling out a jar of pasta.

"Will this do?" Roxas presented the jar to Axel, a small smile on his face.

"Yeah." Axel took the jar, pulling a saucepan out of another cupboard. "Let's make pasta." Axel took an apron from behind the door, throwing it to Roxas, who caught it with a perplexed look on his face.

"What's this for?" Roxas asked, even as he slipped it over his head and tied it around his waist.

"To make you look cute of course." Axel stuck his tongue out for a brief moment, and Roxas blushed, quickly averting his gaze away from the redhead.

"If you say so… But I'm only making pasta." Roxas took the pan from Axel's hand. "At least make yourself useful and boil the kettle instead of staring at my ass."

Axel coughed, reaching over to click the power on for the kettle. "There, done."

"No excuse to keep staring. Get the bowls out or something." The kettle clicked and Roxas pulled it off its stand, filling the pan with water and turning on the hob. "There, pasta's started." He turned to face Axel, who was still staring at his ass. "Will you seriously stop that?"

"Why?" Axel lifted his gaze anyway, catching Roxas'. "Not like you mind, right?" His lips formed a small smirk. Roxas paused, glaring at him before closing the gap between them.

"Not at all…" Roxas leant up to kiss Axel, pushing a hand down the front of his jeans and stroking Axel's hard-on through his boxers. "Not one bit."