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The Next Life Takes Memories With It - Chapter 7

And so the next day came and I went to school with Ven after our morning ritual without Sora. We made idle chit chat along the way but most of the time my mind was focused on Axel as I thought of all the different ways I could say sorry. I was horribly nervous but there was no doubt in my mind that I wouldn't get a chance to apologize. I had to get a chance…right? I mean he was practically waiting and hanging all over me yesterday! I chuckled a bit at that thought.

"So have you figured out when you're going to say sorry to Axel?" Ven asked, piping up from beside me. I nodded.

"Probably at lunch…h-how are those new friends of yours?"

"Aqua and Terra? They're great! They're older than me but they're so nice! I feel…comfortable with them…" he said with a small smile and distant look. I smiled at his soft expression.

Ahead of us I saw Sora and Riku. Both were laughing about something seemingly hilarious. Then Kairi ran passed us giving us a small wave and smile before joining them. Naminé wasn't far behind and joined my side. I smiled at her but she didn't smile back and kept her gaze looking straight but sad.

"You really hurt Axel…" she said in a slightly monotone voice. Guilt washed over me and I looked down.

"When we all met up yesterday after school, he wasn't himself…"

"R-really?" I asked sadly and feeling more guilty than before as she nodded slowly.

"Don't be surprised if Demyx goes after you…he hates it if one of his friends get hurt…" she said finally looking at me. At least she was kind enough to warn me.

"D-did he tell all of you then?" she nodded again

"He didn't go into too much detail…but we got the gist. Xion wasn't there though." I saw her catch sight of Larxene and she looked at me a final time giving me silent 'good luck' with her eyes before running off to her.

Ven stayed silent the whole time. Silently thinking to himself, while I just looked down to the pavement again with a whole aura of guilt and sadness around me for the rest of the journey. We parted at the school gate, as he wanted to go find Terra and Aqua before classes started. So I made the rest of the way into school on my own until I heard loud footsteps coming down the steps in front of me.

"Demyx! Hang on a minute!" I looked up at hearing Naminé's voice. I took a step back in fear as I saw Demyx coming towards me with an angry glint in his eyes. Naminé and Zexion were on either side of him trying to get him to calm down while Larxene was uselessly tagging along behind with an amused look on her face.

"How could you say that to Axel! He was only looking out for you! Why don't you get it that he really cares for you!"

My collar was gripped and the taller blonde hoisted me in the air. I made no move to struggle and kept my arms limp at my sides.

"Well!" I remained silent, voicing no excuse for my actions and he grew even more annoyed, pulling his fist back for a punch. I calmly closed my eyes for impact, knowing this was what I deserved but I knew I was still shaking a bit in fear.

"Demyx! Leave him alone!" I heard the voice I wanted to hear so much yell and opened my eyes a bit to see who I thought it was. Axel! My eyes brightened as I saw him standing on the steps a bit further away, looking at Demyx. His eyes still showed so much pain and I deflated again. Demyx grunted then sighed and put me down; the rest of the group went and joined Axel.

"I don't get why you like this kid so much Axel…" Demyx said, eyeing me warningly. The redhead remained silent, briefly making eye contact with me before looking down and started walking back up the steps with the group ahead him and Demyx running up to his side. Wait! This is my chance!

"A-Axel!" I called to which he turned around. I ran up to him so I was in front of him, looking up into his eyes.

"W-what I said yesterday…I-I didn't mean it …It was hurtful and unjustified. I-I wasn't thinking about what I was saying. I was so angry…" I could see his face lighten up a little "and I-I'm so sor-"

"Roxas~" A voice called from behind me cutting me off. Axel groaned quietly and frowned at it's owner. I turned and saw it was Xion's, who was coming up to me with a smile on her face.

I shook my head, not worrying about her. I had to get back to apologizing to Axel! I opened my mouth again to speak as I turned around but when I looked Axel had already started walking up the steps again. I ran up to him again, more desperately.

"Wait Axel!" I grabbed his wrist but he ripped it out of my grip.

"It looks like Xion wants to talk to you…" he said, slightly angrily as he gave me a small glare from the corner of his eye before he started walking off again. Axel… I stared after his retreating figure sadly.

"Hmm? What's up with him Roxas?" Xion asked, confused as she reached my side. She looked at me, discontent with my staring and took my arm, pulling me forwards with her.

"Come on! We're going to be late!" I let myself be dragged lessons by her and hanged around with her for most of the day. Feeling that I wouldn't be welcomed on Axel's table at lunch, we both sat on a different one together after getting our lunch from the cafeteria. Most of the conversations were one sided, with her rambling on about various things. She noticed that most of my grief was due to Axel and asked about the whole situation and I told her what happened.

"Oh…I see. Roxas I'm so sorry for my brother he didn't mention anything about this! He's always getting in fights. He'll get a right scolding tonight though!" She said with a little giggle and grin.

I stole a few glances at Axel's table and sighed. It looked like they were having fun…Axel included. I heard Xion give a small "hmpf" whenever I looked at Axel. I turned back to her every time and listened but didn't pay any attention. I ate slowly and played with any remaining food on my plate after I was done.

I felt that Axel had glanced at me also once or twice and I could feel my brother's worried eyes watching me also. "Must be a sibling thing" I thought to myself as I looked once again over at Axel and he had looked at me at the same time, our eyes locked for a second before he quickly turned back. My brows furrowed in new found determination. That's it! Enough moping! I put both my hands on the table and stood up suddenly.

"Roxas?" Xion asked at my sudden movement.

"I have to go talk to Axel" I said to her calmly, not making eye contact and started walking to Axel's table, determined to make things right again.

She just stared, slightly frustrated and as I passed my brothers tables, I saw them smiling out the corner of my eye. They're friends were also watching. I only guessed that they had told them also. As I reached the table, all of them there looked up at me apart from Axel who kept his back turned but knew I was there. I wasn't used to this much attention. I noticed that Marly wasn't there. Not that that mattered.

"A-Axel can I talk to you for a mo-" The intercom turned on, it was Marly's voice but it was shaky.

"S-sorry to distract you from your lunch little rose petals~ but can Roxas and Vanitas please come Headmaster Xemnas's office. T-thank you!" It turned off and I was frozen in fear. I looked to see Axel's and Zexion's forms tensed up and wide eyed.

That man was the headmaster! I looked around the hall shakily seeing that I wasn't the only one in shock. Sora's table, Xion, Naminé and the other former organization members were too. I heard footsteps behind me and turned around noticing it was Saix! He stood in front of me, putting on a fake smile and a hand on my shoulder. The students stared on.

"The headmaster is waiting for you" He'd obviously come to collect me… I stood there, looking up at him in complete fear.


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