It feels like forever since I've updated this.

And dude, why didn't anyone tell me the first three chapters sucked so badly? I was reading them, and I almost shot myself. Not really, but I was so shocked! They were extremely icky. SOO I touched up chapter 2 and 3. THEY ARE SO MUCH BETTER!

Thanks to EVERYONE that reviewed, faved, etc. this fanfic! I really apreciate it! Seriously you don't know how much I do...

Anyways to the story!

Disclaimer: Seriously, buddy, I don't own anything. -Slaps-

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Excruciating Ardor

Chapter 4

Buses Suck

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Demyx POV:

"Hey there little bro!" I ruffled Roxas's wind swept hair playfully, ignoring the threats and curses.

"What?" he hissed, trying to fix his hair.

"Geez don't get your panties all in a bunch!" I put my hands up defensively. "Anyways, me, you, and Sora got invited to this Axel guy's house tomorrow. He seems…nice…to say the least…So do you wanna go?"

"Axel? You mean tall, red haired, pyro Axel?"

"I dunno about the pyro part bu-"

"No effin way, you have to be kidding me."

"Uhh, no…"

"No, I'm not going."

"And why not? Are you scared of a hot guy, babe?" We turned around to see the devil himself standing right there.

"Don't call me babe…" Roxas glared.

"Sorry, didn't mean to offend the princess here." He laughed, and I giggled slightly. Poor poor Roxas…

-Eye twitch-

"I was only joking, cool down." Dang, Roxas looked pissed. "So are you two and your other little bro coming over?" Roxas opened his big mouth to say something, but I quickly covered it with my hand.

"Yes we are, Axel, we'll meet you by the eagle statue in the court yard." Phew that was close. He smiled at us and walked away.

"What's wrong with you Roxas?" I let go of his face before he could bite me.

"I don't like him. He's in my fourth period. He was acting all arrogant, flaunting himself, fixing his hair too much."

"Have you talked to him in a CIVILIZED fashion for more than 5 seconds?"

"No…" he folded his arms across his chest like a child.

"Give him a chance, dude. Maybe you'll like him."

"Humph…fine…but only for you." I laughed at him. He was such a cutie, if only he'd open up to people. He'd have more friends, and maybe an occasional girl friend, or boyfriend. Roxas began to say something, but I got distracted by a bundle of weird blue-silver hair that happened to walk by. "Hey, Zexy wait up!"

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Zexion POV:

I shut the locker door, latching the lock loudly. I gathered my things and started walking towards the school parking lot. Thank God it was time to leave.

"What's up Zexy?" Demyx grabbed my shoulder, stopping me. He smiled at me, and I rolled my eyes at him.

"Nothing I guess." I continued walking towards the exit.

"How was your day? Well, other than what happened this morning?" I looked at my feet. I didn't answer.

"Why are you so sad looking?" He questioned, smile fading slowly off his face.

I looked at him.

"Why are you so HAPPY looking?"

"Well, I don't know…" he said thoughtfully. "It could be because everyone's so nice here…or maybe because I'm always acting like this." He smiled at me, causing me to cringe. "But…uh is there really anything wrong? I don't want to see my buddy sad!" He put his arm around me, squeezing me closer.

I looked up at him, slightly annoyed. "Well, Demyx, I just met you this morning, so what makes you think that I would even consider telling you my personal problems?" He looked down at me, hurt evident in his eyes. Couldn't he tell I was having a bad day?

He then let go of me, turning his gaze to the floor. I sighed.

"Look, I'm sorry, but you know, common sense would say there's something wrong with me. AND common sense would say that some kid you just met won't really tell you everything about them the first day you met them." I tried my best smile. I guess it worked, cause he smiled back and there was a total change in moods.

"I'm sorry, I'm just a little nosy, or whatever with those kinda things."

"It's alright. Maybe if you get to know me better than I'll eventually tell you. But for now, all we have to worry about is getting to the bus in time…"

He nodded and we entered the bus loop, found our bus, and sat in the same spot we did that morning. We heard a couple people chuckle behind us.

"Hey Zexion, I heard your new boy toy here had to protect you this morning. Does the wittle baby need a boddle too?" I turned around and glared at the boy known as Murluxia. "Awww is the tiny wittle emo kid mad?" He smirked triumphantly.

"Shut the hell up!" Demyx said. I turned my glare at him.

"No you shut the hell up! You're the reason I'm getting teased more!" I slumped back into my seat and turned my Ipod volume up enough to block out the voices.

The bus soon arrived at our stop, though, and we unloaded. I started walking towards my house when a firm hand pulled me back.

"What's your problem!? All I was trying to do was stick up for you and you have to put me down." He narrowed his eyes in anger. I looked him up and down.

"I can already tell your going to be a huge problem for me." I shook him off and continued walking home.

"Oh is that what you think? Well I'm pretty sure you're your biggest problem at the moment. I mean just look at you, and the way you act." I stopped walking.

"Don't even say that. You don't even know what I've been through!"

He smirked. "Maybe I don't care. Maybe I think your doing it for attention!"

"That's IT!" I dropped my things and ran towards him, tackling him to the ground. I managed to pin his squirming body, making me able to continuously punch his face and chest.

"What are you doing?!" I heard one of Demyx's brother's yell. It was the blonde one, Roxas. He ran over and punched me, then helped his brother up. I stumbled up, and chuckled slightly. I did a pretty good job at messing Demyx up. His nose was bleeding and a couple of bruises were already evident. Shaking my head I started walking home again.

"You've just fucked yourself do you understand!" Roxas screamed. I turned to see Demyx's sad, sad look on his face. I even thought I saw him mouth 'I'm sorry', but I wasn't sure. I really didn't care.

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I don't know why I had reacted the way I did towards Zexion. I really did care why he was so sad. And I really didn't think he was doing it for attention, I just wanted to make him mad. But when I saw the pure hate and anger in his eyes, as he pinned and punched me, I regretted it. I knew I wouldn't get another chance at this boy for a long time, or if ever.

When my mother saw me she freaked.

"What happened?! Oh my poor baby who did this to you?" She examined my wounds, then scurried off to get a wet washcloth to dab my face. It hurt pretty badly, actually, when she washed me off. I didn't think he was that strong, he sure didn't look like it.

"That bastard Zexion, that's who!"

"Does anyone know his phone number?"

"No…" I mumbled.

"Well, does he live close by?"

"Yes, he lives a couple houses down! We should go shoot him!" Roxas's fists were turning dark red. His mouth was tight with anger.

"Demyx, you come with me. We're going to go talk to his parents." She took me by the hand and dragged me out of the house, demanding to know the story. I told her and she was furious, and surprisingly not at me.

She stormed up to the house Roxas explained to her as Zexion's house, and knocked repeatedly on the door.

A tall silver haired boy answered.

"May I help you?"

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Zexion POV:

"So that's how your day went?" Riku asked me after I explained what happened earlier.

"Yes, isn't it a helluva great day?" a slammed my fists on the table.

"Please, Zexion, don't break the table."

I took a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "I'm sorry, I just can't stand people sometimes." I relaxed in my chair, resting my head on the back.

Riku's face softened. He had been mad when I told him about the whole kicking Demyx's ass, but he didn't beat me for it. He never reacted harshly towards me.

"You never used to be like this. I guess mom and dad really did give us all the joy in the world." My eyes started to water, causing tears to flow.

"Ya, I guess they did…huh, I can't believe they adopted a couple of weirdo's like us." we both laughed. Then we sat in silence for awhile, till someone started punching the door.

"I'll get it…" I watched Riku get up and answer the door.

"May I help you?" He said.

"Yes you may! Your son seemed to have beaten my son into a pulp today after school. I demand to talk to you about proper punishment." Shrieked the woman.

"I don't plan on punishing my brother on this situation. I've already spoken to him, though, so you don't have to worry about it happening again." He replied coolly.

"Well it's not up to you to discipline your brother, is it? Can I please speak to your parents? I DEMAND something be done!" she raised her voice significantly.

I ran up behind Riku, shoving him aside gently. "You know what!? You can just forget about 'proper punishment'. Nothing's going to be done, whether you like it or not." I snorted displeasingly at her.

"Are the infamous Zexion?" she raised her eyebrow.

"Yes I am."

"Well, Mr. Zexion, I want to speak to your parents NOW!"

"OUR FUCKING PARENTS ARE DEAD!" Riku screamed, slamming the door in both Demyx and his mothers face. He turned around, eyes watery.

"I'm so sorry, Riku, I'm so sorry."

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I stared out my window. It had started raining when my mom and I were walking home. I took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry Zexion, I'm so sorry."

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I'm not happy with this chapter. Though I hope you like it. I might go over it and fix it later. I just really wanted to update this story!

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