Reno hummed as he drove to Aerith's house, excited that Axel might make a normal friend. His little budding pyromaniac had no problem making friends but he always picked the trouble makers to spend the most time with. Reno didn't mind that, having spent most of his time around Leon and Cloud who usually beat the living shit out of each other and anyone who came close. Luckily, the two never got the jump on good old Reno who carried at least ten tasers and two electric cow prods in his clothing and bag. Reno chuckled at his memories of the good days.
Axel couldn't wait to go to Roxy's house, singing along to his father's humming. "Said he'd come along and sing a brand new song." Axel chattered away, kicking his legs in excitement. "Ax, stop kicking Daddy." Reno said, firmly as he pulled into Aerith's drive way. "THIS IS ROXY'S HOUSE?!" Axel screamed, kicking his legs harder against the back of Reno's chair. "Daddy loves his little pyro but if you kick Daddy one more time, he's going to call Uncle Cid." Reno muttered, threatening the now quiet redhead. "Sweet silence." Reno said, happily, hopping out of the car. Checking the time on his phone, Reno sighed in relief. It was only five thirty, so they had at least two hours before Axel had to be home and in bed. Opening the back seat's door, he found his little redheaded angel sitting patiently. As he unbuckled the car seat, Reno stepped back to let his bundle of energy scramble out of the car. Reno kept Axel's backpack inside the car and shut the door, locking it by pressing a button on his keys. Axel ran to the front door, knocking loudly.
Roxas perked up as he heard the knocks at the door. Waddling to the front door, Roxas knocked back against the wood. "Roxy! Open the door! Daddy's taking too long!" Axel called through the door, still knocking. "Roxy, is that Axel?" Aerith called, walking towards the blonde who was jumping for the door handle. Roxas nodded and stopped jumping, clutching Bunny to his chest. Aerith smiled and opened the door, letting the redheaded storm race into her house. "ROXY!" Axel called, pouncing on the younger boy. Aerith opened the door wider to see Reno standing on her porch. "Hi, my name's Aerith." The brunette woman called, cheerily, gesturing for the man to enter. "Hey, I'm Reno, yo." The redhead murmured as he entered the house. Looking down, Reno blanched as he saw his fiery son smother the blonde in little kisses, hugging the boy to him. "Ax, gotta let Blondie breathe." Reno scolded as he walked past the two children.
Axel let go of the smaller blonde boy who only giggled in response. "Axey, come up to my room." Roxas cried, leading the way to the stairs. "Be careful, Roxy." Aerith called as she lead Reno into the kitchen. "Kay!" Roxas mumbled. "You sure you can climb the steps Roxy?" Axel asked, concerned. Pouting, the blonde wobbled up to the bottom step and placed both hands on it, which helped his balance as he lifted his legs and rolled onto the step. "See! Roxy can do it." The blonde cried, proud of himself. Roxas continued up the steps just like that, a cautious Axel following him closely behind. Reaching the top of the stairs, Roxas waited patiently for Axel to come up. "Follow Roxy!" The younger boy shouted as he waddled to his room. Axel ran after the smaller boy, giggling. "Wait up, Roxy!" He replied as he chased the blonde.
Roxas stepped into his room, clutching Bunny and sat down in the middle of the floor. Axel entered the room, awestruck. The walls had been painted sky blue with big white fluffy clouds scattered over the walls. The thick white carpet was strewn with soft stuffed animals, thrown and left by Roxas who insisted they were in their proper place. "I like your jammies, Roxy." Axel murmured, his cheeks tinted with red. "Sanks! My Daddy picked them!" Roxas beamed, proud of his chocobo pyjamas. Axel had no idea why but every time the blonde smiled, he wanted to crush the younger boy to his chest in an air denying hug. Shaking his urge off, the small redhead just smiled and nodded as the blonde chattered away excitedly to his new friend.
"I have to thank you, Mr Sinclair. I was really worried for Roxas, he usually pushes away any other kids away. He really likes Axel." Aerith gushed, pouring a cup of coffee for her guest. Reno gazed wistfully at the brunette woman, shrugging off the saddened expression when she turned around to present him with his cup. "Thanks, but really I should be thanking you. Axel is a real handful, you know, always setting fires and hanging out with the trouble making kids. I'm worried, I'm no spring chicken anymore! So, Roxas is like this little angel sent from Heaven." Reno joked, wrapping his hands around the coffee mug, he had taken the drink black with two sugars, sipping the black liquid carefully. Aerith smiled at her own new friend, nodding. "He is like a little angel, isn't he? My cute little antisocial angel." She replied, making herself a cup of tea. Reno couldn't stop glancing at the brunette woman, her green eyes shining vibrantly, her wide grin flashing pearly white teeth and her pink lips which completed her beautiful face. She's still so gorgeous, Reno thought.
"Sora, are you okay?" A worried Riku asked his little brunette friend who watched silently as his younger twin hopped up the stairs with his new friend. "Why doesn't Roxy like me, Wiku?" The brunette questioned, saddened by his brother's actions. Riku shook his head in response, wishing he could make his friend feel better when an idea popped into his head. "When Roxy doesn't want to play with you, why don't you come play with me?" Riku suggested, excitedly. Sora perked up and nodded his head. "That's great, Wiku! You're my bestest fwend!" Sora shouted, pouncing on the older boy.
"Let's always be friends, Axey." Roxas murmured, laying next to the redhead on the floor amongst the many toys. "We'll always be friends, Roxy. Whether you want it or not." Axel replied, reaching his hand to grasp the blonde's. "Bunny too?" The blonde questioned. With a chuckle, Axel leaned over and clutched the rabbit's foot as well. "Bunny too."
