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'Ooh..what time is it? My head hurts like shit..'

'Does that mean you have to go?'

' ..Huh?'

' Do you have to leave?'

'Hold on. Who the hell is talking to me? Is this a dream?'

'Hm, could be.'

'Then I wanna wake up. But first, tell me who you are.'

'Who I am? You forgot already?' Boy do I have good taste. Fine, if you're that clueless

then I'll give you a hint. Starts with and 'S'.'

'An..'S'?

'Yeah! It's--'

My eyes are forced open by the rays of sunlight traveling through my bedroom. I sat up and scratched my head. I looked to my left. 'Axel's gone.' I think. But my assumption is false once I heard water running and some horrible singing happening in the bathroom.. I pull the covers off and get a quick stretch in, maybe a couple of yawns while I'm at it. I squint out my window and see the sun mostly shining down on happy little Ashfield Heights. Then I notice frost in the window. "Hmph, still as cold as ever." I mutter. I begin to stand when the bathroom door bursts ope and a thoroughly wet Axel strolls out. He pats his hair dry and smiles at me. "Mornin, Roxy." I smile and wave. "Good morning to you too, Axy." He brushes his hair off and walks to me. I don't hesitate or walk towards him. I let him come to me. He stands and hugs my waist. I giggle and hug his too. He lowers his head and kisses my forehead. "So.." he starts. "How should we begin this day?"

'Let's go to the beach today, guys!'

A voice echoes through my brain. I stare at the wall, speechless. Axy cocks his head. "Roxy? Are you spacing out or something?" I am pushed to reality by his voice. I look at him and quickly shake my head. "Nope. I'm fine. Just the usual morning dizziness." He hugs me tighter , nuzzling his cheek against mine. "Are you sure, Roxas?" I stiffen at his tone. It's not threatening, but it's caring. You could tell he cared and that gave me such warmth inside. I tug his waist gently. "Mmhmm." He sighs and gives me a kiss on my cheek. He thrusts away from me abruptly and strides towards the kitchen in his half-naked glory. "Okay!" Axy exclaimed. I blush at his goofiness. "Today we are going to...absolutely Nowhere! " he announced jubilantly.

He strikes a dramatic pose, wobbles, then bursts out with laughter. I don't know why but this moment was one of the happiest moments of my short life because this time I actually burst out with laughter beside him. I run and grab him and laugh with him. Axy ruffled my hair, snorting and guffawing at his own ridiculous behavior. I huffed and reached up and messed up his hair as best I could. His hair all stuck up like that reminded me of one those KISS guys so I giggled and pointed at his funky new hairstyle. He grinned and pretended to poof his hair. "Well, I still haven't lost my sexy so, no harm done. In fact, it makes me look even sexier."

I raised an eyebrow and stifled a chuckle in my throat. "Heh, I'm sure it does Axy. It makes you look very sexy." I mused. We both laughed at my smooth remark. I begin to say something but hold it back. My head, it's hurting. The room..Axel...they're disappearing..

"I..I'm falling..

Help me, somebody.."

'Roxas..'

'What..?'

'Roxas, have you figured it out yet?'

'Figured..what out?'

'What?! You mean you haven't?

Geez, you're no fun.'

'I don't get this.'

'I don't think..you're supposed to.'

'Okay. That's good. But I can't wake up.'

'I know.'

'How..do you?'

'Don't you see? You and I are..'

"Roxas!? Roxas, wake up! Roxas!"

"Huh? Oh..hi Axel." He blinked, then heaved a heavy sigh of relief, throwing his arms around me. "God, Roxy don't scare me like that, you moron." I rub his back affectionately. "I'm sorry, I sorta passed out I guess." Axy rolled his eyes. "You sure did, and you were out for at least half an hour." I bolted upright in the bed. "Half an hour?" I repeated. "Uh, yeah." he snorts. "But that.." I examined my hands. "..felt like forever.." I muttered. Axy soothed my hand, catching up on my confusion. He slapped it. "You need some fresh air." he declares, dragging me out of bed. "Now, get your clothes on and be ready when I am." he orders. I shoot him a fake salute. "Yes, sir." So here I am walking in my usual hoodie and jeans and Axy with his "Weapon of Ass Destruction" shirt on. That's one of my favorite shirts. I link arms with him and our shoulders briefly brush beside one another. My heart felt so light. I wanted to dance. I wanted to jump for joy. I wanted the world to know that I had the best man ever.

But I skipped all of these unrealistic fantasies and decided to scoot closer to Axy. He didn't seem to mind since he patted my head when I set it on his shoulder. I surveyed our surroundings. The leaves scattered across the streets, cars and houses. The trees changing with the seasons and blushing with their new colors. I was so at ease with this town, this scenery. I wanted life to stay like this: peaceful and beautiful. Axy poked my cheek. I twinged and pursed my lips. He smirked. "Just wanted to make sure you're okay. We can't have you passin out on a day like this, can we?" I half smiled. "You're right. Like I'd miss out on gorgeous weather like this." Axy turned to a little photo booth next to a couple of retail stores. "Hey hey. Let's take pictures!" he jumped. I agreed and was pulled to the picture booth. He scooched in next to me and pushed an arm around me. "K, now smile." I smile and he puts up the peace sign. We do silly pictures. In some I mess up his hair and he sticks out his tongue wildly like the KISS guys. I make funny faces and scrunch my face up like those pruny old guys.

We kiss in some. Others we end up making out in. As our last picture is getting ready we're smiling and sitting, one of the sweetest pictures we took that day. While the photo is about to click Axy whispers to me and the camera. "Let's not forget this. Let's remember this moment for the rest of our lives." When it snaps I think: 'Yes, let's remember. Let's never forget this moment.' He hops out and helps me out of the booth. He holds my hand and squeezes it. I smile and walk with him to wherever. Axy and I don't have a destination. We know we don't. All we know is that we're together and that's all we need to know. Axy looks at me and begins to speak. I am focusing on his words but I can't hear them. I can't hear him. I can't see anything. I feel faint. Not again. My eyes roll into the back of my head and I collapse. I see or hear nothing.

I want to wake up.

'Wake up! Wake up!'

'..Uuh...'

Wake up!"

I..am..'

'Good, thought I'd lose you. So!

Have you figured out my name yet?'

'Uh. You again.'

'Yup. So I guess you still don't

know, huh?'

'No..'

'Then I'll give you one more hint.

Your name is Roxas, right?'

'Right.'

'Just take out the 'X'

'O..kay.'

'Got it yet?'

'Umm...your name is..Sora?'

' Yeah! It is.'

'Sor..a...Huh. So, Sora, where are we?'

'In Elysium.'

'Come again?'

'Elysium. Didn't you pay any attention in Mythology class?'

'Uh, no.'

'Ah, well then, no matter. This place is kind of like heaven.'

'Heaven? Then where's all the people?'

'Well that's the thing. There are no people .'

'So..you're all alone?'

'Pretty much. I was locked up here.

I can't find my friends, Riku, or Kairi.'

'Riku..'

'Ah, you know him? If you do please tell me where he is!'

'Um, I've never..seen him before.'

'Oh..I see..But what about Kairi? Have you see n her?'

'No, but she talked to me. Mentally, I mean.

She wanted to know who you were.'

'Heh, just like her to forget me. Silly girl.

I wish I could've found Riku though.'

'Was he important to you?'

'Yes. He was my best friend.'

'Oh, I'm sorry..'

..It's okay I guess. I'm sure he's forgotten all about me. But

enough with my sad attitude. How is your life?'

'Mine?'

'Of course, silly. You're the only one here I could be talking to.'

'Okay then. It's great.'

'How's school?'

'Boring. I'm on Fall Break right now.'

'Cool, it's been forever since I was in school.'

'Really?'

'Yup. So any girlfriends?'

'Ha ha, no.'

'Any..boyfriends?'

'..No..'

'Did that creep you out just now?'

'N-no. It surprised me, that's all.'

'Okay..cause you know, you're more handsome up close.'

'Uh..um..thank you.'

'Heh, it's okay to be embarrassed.'

'I-I'm not embarrassed.'

' Ha, are you sure

I'm starting to hear footsteps. My consciousness was slowly returning.

'Yes, I'm--!'

Done.'

'Y-y-you just kissed me!'

'I know. It's because..

Someone is coming to my room. Let me come back, please.

'It's because I love you, Roxas.'

I am hearing the door creak open but my mind pays no heed to the figure approaching my door. My lips move themselves to form 5 little words.

'I love you too, Sora.'

I hear a loud bang. My eyes flash open. Groceries have fallen to the floor. I am sitting up and still. I look in front of me to see Axel shivering, wide-eyed and in tears. Instinctively I covered my mouth. I want to apologize but my hands refuse to leave their positions. I catch the presence of a card in Axel's hand. It read "There are so many ways to say I love you." Now my heart is aching. I feel woozy. I now I realize that I have made a mistake.

A terrible mistake.

Inner Universe

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