Chapter 4: Friends and Confessions

After a while, Miley and Zexion sat in a secret spot in the garden Marluxia crafted. Marluxia knew they were there but didn't even pay attention to them. Every so often, he'd glance over there to check up on them. Xigbar would spy from a tree just to see if any passion was going on. Zexion sometimes he could tranquilize Xigbar just so he wouldn't feel paranoid about being watched.

Miley usually waved at Xigbar in an annoyed fashion, who'd smile at her cheekily and return the gesture. Xigbar actually was wearing a Santa hat he got from Halloween Town. It killed them to see that ridiculous hat on him but it kept him in plain sight. Xigbar actually claimed that he was going to butt-kiss Saix so they could have a winter holiday. They doubted he would listen-since Saix only listened to Xemnas, his "stuck-up asshole for a superior," as Miley phrased it.

Miley rested her head on Zexion's shoulder and the boy felt his pulse in his ears at the action. He could tell she was tired; after all Xemnas and Saix had been making her work her powers on Kingdom Hearts, which left her drained. Zexion usually had to carry her to their secret place to talk. His hand stroked the locks of her hair and he nestled his cheek against her head.

"Hey, Zex," her voice came out as a tired sigh, "how long do you think the asshole will make me work?"

"Probably until you make Kingdom Hearts active," answered Zexion casually, but inside he was shaking with anticipation.

"I hate Xemnas," she said informatively. "Rearrange the letters in his name, it spells 'Mansex'." She chuckled lightly and wearily, which sounded beautiful to Zexion.

He laughed at her little joke too. Since Miley came, he began feeling…emotions. It was probably because he had contact with her heart. That girl made him more happier and he smiled and sang in the shower more. A genuine smile was on his face when he looked at the resting girl and he wrapped her in a hug. She didn't seem to mind it, but then again, she was half-asleep.

"Hey, Miley," he said bashfully.

"Hmm?" she murmured, hoping to get some valuable shut-eye.

"Don't freak out when I say this, okay?"

"Spit it out, Zex."

"I…need you," he said, kicking himself for avoiding "love".

"For Kingdom Hearts, I know," she said wearily.

"No," he said so sharply that it caused her to jump. "I mean I like you."

"As a friend?"

Zexion felt his vein pop in his temples. "I love you!" He shouted that loudly enough for the whole castle to hear. Even Xigbar fell out of his tree because of the shock. Marluxia nearly mowed his plant over in shock. Miley was wearing a look of pure disbelief and she was fully awake now.

"Z-Zexion," she stammered, "I didn't know you felt that way." She didn't know what to say. "I thought Nobodies couldn't love." Both her tiny hands held his own.

"You're right," said Xigbar. "Neither did I."

"Xig, stay out of this," said Miley, flashing him a dangerous look.

"Okay, Miss Menstrual." He walked into a dark corridor and diappeared.

"Zex," she said softly, "what do you mean?"

"I…love you," he said, moving so they were only inches apart. "You…make me feel like I have a heart. If I have you around me, I won't ever need a heart."

His lips pressed to hers and they held onto each other. The passionate kissing migrated to the flowery field and they lay down together and kissed. He opened her mouth and they began exchanging fluids. She tasted like sweet nectar and it was very good to Zexion. To Miley, Zexion tasted like delicious chocolate. His mouth devoured hers and they spent the night laying together under the stars.