Okay Xeikm…I hope this chapter is long enough for you. In this chapter: Xiggy arrives! I hope it turns out well because I'm pretty much just pulling this from my ass. The only warnings are Zexion being emo in the first part and some language/innuendo from Xigbar.

Down by the Roadside

(Zexion)

"Demyx…he never told me that she…that must be why he stopped writing." Zexion managed to control his sobs a few minutes later.

"Demyx. He was her son." Lexaeus spoke quietly.

"What? Did something happen to him too?! I couldn't bear it if I lost him too! I'd die!!"

"He's fine. He's just grieving, Zexion. Is he your boyfriend?" Zexion just nodded and brooded for half an hour. Finally he started fidgeting again.

"Hey," his voice was choked, "Can I go through the dash again?" Lexaeus chucked.

"Go ahead. I think you found the only thing that could be considered 'incriminating.'" Zexion laughed and shook his head. He shot Lexaeus a smile and proceeded to resume his snooping.

Lexaeus concentrated on the road, glancing only briefly at Zexion when he discovered a 500 page Sudoku book and a pencil. He figured he should give Zexion a status report. "We'll reach my cargo drop point in about three hours. When we get to about five miles outside the town, I'll pull over and have you move to the back so Xigbar doesn't see you."

"Why can't I be seen?"

"Technically, I can't have passengers. Xigbar, no matter how laidback he is, would report me and my company would receive a citation. Speaking of citations, just how old are you, little one?" Zexion scowled.

"I'm not little! I'm eighteen and graduated from high school!"

"Okay, okay easy!" Even though that was still quite young to him. He was thirty! Zexion went back to his puzzles and, before long, Lexaeus was pulling over and Zexion was perched on the bottom bunk. As he pulled onto the road and hit a bump, he heard Zexion give a "Wheee!" This caused Lexaeus to chuckle.

"I thought you weren't a little kid."

"I'm not! This is just really fun! *bump* Wheeee!" (A/N: this is a lot of fun! Paul drove my entire family to church in his rig) Lexaeus just laughed again and continued to focus on the road.

Just as he pulled into the lot of his drop site he gave Zexion a warning to be quiet. He cut his engine and exited the cab to meet Xigbar.

"I gotta tell you Lex, you sure got a real beaut of a rig." Lexaeus sighed.

"Thanks Xigbar, I do try to take care of it although, technically it is driven by Xaldin. Yours isn't so bad either."

"I just finished paying for mine. You didn't even have to pay for yours. You inherited them!"

"Well what did you expect? I did inherit the largest independent shipping company in Hallow Bastion when my father died."

"Oh yeah, sorry man."

"It's alright. So how've you been, Xigbar?"

"Well…Xaldin's really good in the sack!" Lexaeus blanched. That's really not something he wanted to hear. Xaldin was his immediate subordinate and he didn't need to know about or, God forbid, visualize what those two did in their time off. Xigbar didn't seem to notice his discomfort or, if he did, he was ignoring it. "I think he's like, fuckin' hot. Y'know, he's got those muscles and his side-burns. I could just squeeze him all-"

"Enough, Xigbar! I don't want to hear it! Let's just get this trailer unloaded so I can get home and sterilize my brain!"

"Alright already! I was just telling you how I was doin'. Oh, I'll be home in a few days so tell Xally to pick up some supplies for our 'private' party."

"Ew. Xigbar, no. Call him and tell him yourself you've got a communicator…"

"No! It's gotta be from you! Otherwise he won't believe me!" Lexaeus raised an eyebrow.

"And why wouldn't he believe you?"

"Because he doesn't." he said simply.

"Okay…well, let's get this done. I've got things to do at home."

"Oh, you mean that dirty-blonde cutie that lives with you now? I gotta tell you, If I wasn't fucking Xaldin, I'd tap that ass."

"You would not. For one, he just lost his mother two months ago, for another, he has a boyfriend who just so happens to be moving in with us later on today." He purposely left out the fact that said boyfriend was right inside his rig.

They finished unloading the trailer and said their goodbyes. "Alright, see ya in a few days. Take care of yourself."

"Will do. You take care as well, Xig." With that, Xigbar walked off and Lexaeus entered his cab. Zexion was still being quiet. Zexion, you can make noise now, but you have to stay out of sight until I pull over again." He received no answer. "Zexion?" he entered the curtain to see the boy with a shocked look on his face. "Hey, are you alright?" No answer. He shook the lad's shoulder. "Zexion. What's wrong?" Zexion looked up slowly and blinked.

"What the hell kind of people live with you? Please tell me that that Xigbar character was joking!"

"He was kidding. He's serious with Xaldin. In fact, I think Xaldin's going to pop the question soon."

"Okay…" Lexaeus nodded and returned to his seat and pulled out of the lot. About five miles later, Lexaeus pulled over and Zexion moved to the front. He'd calmed down considerably and was ready to hold a conversation. "sooo…what's your household like?"

"Umm…well…I have a brother named Aeleus who's 22, he has a boyfriend, Ienzo who's 19..."

"Ienzo Perez?" Zexion asked suddenly.

"Yes. Related?"

"Mmhm. He's my cousin."

"Oh, well that's good. There's also Demyx who you know and my baby sister Naminè, who's 12."

"Wow…so what about that Xaldin guy?"

"He's my…I guess you could call him my second in command. When I need out of the office, he and I switch jobs. He's like a vacation."

"Does he live with you?"

"Oh yeah, he does. He and Xigbar share a room as far away from Naminè as possible. Oh! That reminds me, you probably want to share with Demyx, right?"

"Uh…yeah. You might want to move us away from your sister's room. I kind of pocketed that condom. It's got Demmy's name all over it!"

"Um…that's nice. There's also Luxord who manages the money and his girlfriend Xion." He lowered his voice. "She's a bitch."

"So that's it?"

"That's it." He flipped on the radio.

"What are your household rules and traditions?"

"Hmm…well we have the basic rules like minimal swearing around Naminè, keep your sex life in the bedroom, no wild parties-most of you are underage, have respect for everyone else, and everyone has a job around the house. Demyx is my secretary and I still need a librarian."

"That I can do. Although I feel kind of bad about accepting so much hospitality from you. I've already imposed on you so much already."

"Not at all Zexion. I'm actually begging you to stay with us…for Demyx's sake."

"Alright. I'll do it for my love." Lexaeus just reached over and ruffled his hair.

So…it's a lot longer this time. I hope I didn't sacrifice quality in order to satisfy the desirable length. Please review and tell me what you think.