My Seventh Avenue
A/N: Hello again!
Sorry this chapter took so long, i'm very busy at the moment as i'm doing shows ALL FRICKING WEEK!
But yeah, i found it in my heart (in other words i found time in between my rehersals) to write this chapter for you a time to put it up.
So here it is!
.Chapter Four.
Axel's PoV
What happens when your best friend says he loves you, but you don't love them, and you find it incredible that such a strange thing came from someone you least expected? Because, first off, he isn't a girl...
We had good times, yeah, loads. But, I suppose this changes everything…
I guess I really overreacted. Well, I've always been told that I have a fiery temper. I didn't mean to, I just felt this strange, sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, and it made me shout that. I shouldn't have… I should have controlled my temper for once!
I really don't know what to do. I mean, it's not everyday your best friend confesses something like that, is it? Well, not for me it's not. I don't know anyone that's gay, not round here anyway. This area doesn't 'tolerate' that kind of thing.
Had Roxas really meant that? I don't see why he would lie about it, but it just seems so… so... unlikely. I was always sure he was like one hundred percent straight. He can't be gay… He just can't! It's not right!
He's… He's…
He's what exactly? Going against his religion? Well, yes, but can he help it? What am I saying? Of course he can! He could… he could at least TRY hiding it! Well, he probably has been… It's not like Roxas to do something like that… not unless it was really eating him up inside...
I just don't know anymore…
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Roxas' PoV
I stumbled through Riku's door, shutting it behind me. I looked around like I always did when I came here. It made me nervous; it was one of those massive mansions that look like they've just stepped out of an interior design magazine or a modern furniture display.
Shaking my head, I walked up the staircase, trying to find Riku's room. I didn't usually have any trouble finding anything in his house; it was like my second home after all. But everything seemed slightly hazy around the edges just then.
I found what I thought was Riku's room, but in fact; unfortunately, turned out to be his older brother, Sephiroth's. I backed out of the room hurriedly; Sephiroth looked very busy to me…
I could remember that Riku's room was opposite his brothers, so I entered the room across the hall.
I could tell that it was Riku's room straight away. This room was quite a contrast from the rest of the house; it was much messier; more lived in. It also had the faint smell of weed lingering in the air.
I sat on the end of Riku's bed. The artificial happiness that the weed had given me was now ebbing away. I was starting to feel the depression creeping back. I didn't protest. I guess I thought I deserved it for what I'd done.
But what had I done? Had I really just lost one of my closest friends? Had I really confessed my love for him? Or had it just been a bad dream? Yeah, maybe I'd wake up soon and find that this day still hadn't happened…
Maybe…
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Riku's PoV
My sprits were soaring as I rang the bell. I shifted the collar of my shirt slightly. I had to admit, I looked great. Even Sephiroth's latest 'catch' seemed to think so, which didn't seem to annoy him at all, unfortunately for her; in fact, I don't think he even noticed.
To be honest, I still wasn't sure where I was going to take her. My bedroom didn't seem like a good option this time… No, she broke up with me because I 'never took her out in public'. Well, if she wanted to go to a public place with me, that's what she'd get.
My confidence was running pretty high, that was until the door opened. My breath actually caught in my chest. I don't think I'd ever seen her look this good… She only had light make-up on, so she looked natural. I have to say, that look really did suit her. She was wearing a short, light red dress... Did I mention it was short? Yeah, I barely covered her butt, yet, she didn't' look the slightest bit slutty… Not at all.
"Well, are we going then?" She asked impatiently.
I snapped back to the 'real' world, "Of course." I held out my arm for her to take, my best smile plastered across my face. She giggled weakly, a good sign, and wrapped her arm through my proffered one.
I couldn't let anything go wrong now…
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Kairi's PoV
"Oh my gosh! Are you serious, Riku?" I asked in disbelief, we were standing outside 'The Ocean' – one of the most expensive, not to mention nicest, restaurants in town. I'd always wanted to come here with a guy… Naminé and I got dragged here with our parents once, completely embarrassing; I won't go into that…
Riku nodded, I thought I saw a look of triumph cross his face, but it disappeared so quickly I decided I must have imagined it.
"So, shall we go in then?" he asked, smiling down at me. I almost melted. Almost. It was that look. It just… well, never mind.
I nodded, smiling back up at him.
We walked in and were shown to one of the outside tables by a waiter. This place was normally packed, but now it was completely empty apart from Riku, me and the staff. When I asked Riku if he knew why, he smirked and said, "I did a little deal with the manager." I smiled a little at this, he'd obviously tried really hard; I just wished I knew why…
The waiter returned with a menu for each of us and took our orders.
I tried to spark up a conversation, "So, Riku, what have you been up to lately?"
He smiled gently, "Just the usual, you know… dinner parties and other crap that my parents force me to go to…"
Slightly interested that he hadn't mentioned any girls, I asked, "No girls lately?"
He flushed slightly at this question, very slightly, "Err… no, I've not been with anyone since you- well, yeah."
I nodded, understanding. I couldn't help but think how sweet that was. The fact that he hadn't been with another girl since me, which, trust me, was a pretty long time ago. Well, four months is a long time for Riku anyway…
"What about you?"
I sighed, "Not a lot… just, you know… the usual…"
He smirked and mimicked my question, "No guys lately?"
He obviously expected me to say no, but I surprised him there, "Yes, actually."
His face turned stony, "Who?" He asked sharply.
"No one of any interest to you. It's over now anyway."
Riku seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. I smiled to myself.
"So…" he said, sounding a lot nicer than he had a few seconds ago. We managed to talk until the food arrived. The waiters smiled graciously as they set are plates down on the table. I could have sworn one of them winked precariously at Riku.
When they left Riku smiled over at me from the other side of the table and began to eat. Truth be told, I didn't want to eat it. It was arranged in a picture of a ship sailing on the ocean, it was beautiful… I didn't want to spoil it. Yet, if I didn't eat it, it would seem very rude. So, rather half-heartedly, I began to eat. It tasted amazing… I found myself savouring every mouthful, rather like a starving child would. I must have looked a bit weird, because Riku gave me a half smirk, half content smile. I smiled sheepishly back and set my knife and fork down on my, now, empty plate.
The waiters came to collect our plates. Riku and I sat in silence for quite a while, until we both spoke at the same time. Riku smirked and I giggled, blushing slightly. "Go on." Riku told me.
"I was just thinking how pretty it was here…" I said, gesturing at the bright, yet not too bright, lanterns that were hung around us.
Riku nodded, smiling gently. I'd never seen him smile so much, smirk, yes, but not smile…
"I'll be right back." He said. I nodded. He got up and planted a quick kiss on my cheek before going. I sighed as he left. He really did seem different… A lot nicer; better behaved, if you know what I mean. I knew I liked this Riku better… But I also knew that it wasn't the real Riku. He was acting like the person he knew I wanted him to be…
I heard some beautiful, quiet music start up inside. I smiled to myself; I'd always loved music. I stood up and walked over to the little pond that was in the 'garden'. I began to sway in time with the music. It was such a beautiful sound…
Before long, I felt a pair of strong arms around my waist. I could feel warm breath against my neck, which I knew belonged to Riku. I leant back slightly; letting him support me, and placed my hands on top of his that were encircling my waist. He started to sway with me. I closed my eyes and let my head relax against his muscular chest. His warm breath on my neck was calming.
As the music came to an end, I suddenly realised what I was doing. I jumped slightly, knocking Riku's arms away from my waist. I turned around to see that he looked slightly hurt, but as soon as he noticed me looking, he smirked to cover it up. I felt a guilty pang settle heavily in the pit of my stomach. I hadn't meant to hurt him. I just… didn't want to fall for him. Not this time. I didn't want to get hurt again.
I tried to smile at him; but I couldn't quite manage it.
"Shall we go now?" I asked, not looking at him.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the smirk fall from Riku's face, he looked hurt again.
"Okay."
I walked back to the table and grabbed my bag. I excused myself as Riku paid the bill.
Nervously, I paced around the toilet for a while, eventually I checked my appearance, applied a touch more lip-gloss, and walked out.
Riku was waiting for me by the exit; he smiled when he saw me and held the door open so I could go out first. I shivered slightly as the cold night air whipped around me. I heard the door shut and felt Riku's presence beside me.
"I'll take you home then."
I nodded and climbed into his car. We were silent the whole way back. He kept looking at me, but whenever I turned in attempt to catch his eye he turned away, pretending that he hadn't been looking at all.
He pulled up in my driveway then asked, "Can I walk you to your door?"
I nodded and got out.
As I stood awkwardly on the doorstep he said, "Well… bye, I guess…" I smiled, took a deep breath, stood up on my tiptoes, and kissed him squarely on the lips. I saw a smile flow back on to his face as I ran inside and closed the door behind me. I lent against it and exhaled.
That, was brilliant.
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Riku's PoV
I smirked lightly to myself; a few more dates like that, and I'd have her wrapped round my little finger.
I thought that I ought to get home as I'd kinda just left Roxas there… He was asleep and I didn't see any point in waking him up just to say I was going out again. I felt bad for doing that now, so I jumped back into my car and sped back home.
When I got back the house was silent, except for some noises I'd really rather not have heard coming from the living room. Shaking my head in disgust, I walked up to my room. Roxas was snoring lightly, his body spread out on my bed. He looked so peaceful, that I didn't have the heart to wake him up and move him, so I dragged some blankets out of the cupboard and set up the camp bed.
Silently, I slipped my clothes off and crept into the camp bed. I welcomed the soft waves of much needed sleep that washed over me.
Now that my problem was sorted, it was time to help Roxas. How I'd help I didn't know… but I had to do something, that was for sure. I'd find a way… but, that could wait for the morning.
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A/N: Well, was it good?
I have to admit, i found this chapter really hard to write...
but, there you go.
Read, review, party, enjoy life...
