Warmth was the first thing I felt when my mind woke from dreamless sleep. The sound of hard rain, hitting the window was the next thing I heard, along with the roar of thunder, screaming loudly above the roof tops. My eyes snapped open when the sound of rain got harder against the window. I rolled over onto my back, staring into the dark room with the only light being the flashes of lightening flare through the window.

I sit up, looking around the unfamiliar room with dismay. It's not my room and these aren't my clothes. It was then I remembered that I fell asleep in Axel's bed. Glancing down at my lap, I noticed my waist was covered in a soft, thick, green blanket. 'How long have I been sleeping?'I pondered, swinging my legs over the edge of the bed.

The lightening flashed with another roar of thunder, lighting my way to the door. Though I stopped in my tracks because I feel really awkward about just taking a nap in Axel's bed with his parents here. I mean it's not like I would nap if they weren't here, it's just kinda rude to me to do something so wrong. It's as if I've already made myself at home when I've just became friends with Axel and just met his parents.

I feel so much shame right now. And it's getting hard for me to walk down the hall to where the dim lights are at. My steps are careful and silent as I force myself to get closer to the living room. There, I can only see one shape sitting on the couch, facing away from me. It may not be that bright but I know those red spikes anywhere.

I lick my chapped lips and approach the couch, placing my hand on the back of it as I go around it. "Axel?" I ask curiously.

He snapped his head up at me and smiled. He put his phone away in his pocket and smirks as he took in my, probably mess, hair. "Hey sleepy head, have a nice nap?" He asked with a chuckle and I can't help but blush.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to knock out like that." I say, rubbing the back of my neck and glance away awkwardly. I feel really stupid for doing that. Have I mentioned that already? Yes? Okay good, because I just want to make sure we are all clear on that.

"That's alright. So the powers out and there's a flash flood warning coming through. I had to shut the alarm up on my phone since I keeps going off. Annoying little fuck." Axel said, leaning back against the couch.

So rain, thunder, lightening, and flash flood warnings mean what exactly? Oh that's right. I can't leave now! Damn it all to hell! I want to get out of here. The power is out and it's dark outside, what am I supposed to do until morning? Ugh, I can't even remember why I wanted to leave in the first place.

Groaning, my body slams itself onto the couch, just a few inches from where Axel is sitting. My face falls into my hands and it takes all my will power to just not scream bloody murder from how this day has been going. It sucks and I just want to curl up in a right ball. God I hate everything right now.

Axel sighed, "I'm sorry. I know you probably wanted to leave but, I don't really want to drive in this weather."

"I don't blame you. It's not like you can control the weather." I said jokingly, throwing my arms up in the air in a weird gesture to the angry clouds above.

Axel chuckled and ruffled my already messy hair. His hand feels really nice, I just want to lean into. I can't let him know that so I swat his hand away while shooting him a scowl. He just smiles and pulls out his phone again, moving his thumbs quickly while his smile grows.

"Xion?" I ask, afraid of the answer.

"Yeah haha. She's complaining about how it's not fair that she can't have fun today." Axel tittered, his happiness reaching his eyes.

I have to look away because it sucks to know that I can't make him look like that. It just proves to me even more that he is as straight as a ruler and will never have any interest in me what so ever. Maybe I should just give up now and save myself some pain. Why go after a guy that will never even slightly find me attractive? Why couldn't I have been born with boobs and female genitals? Then Axel would at least look at me.

I groan and rest my face in my hands, thinking of putting my wet skirt back on just to prove a point to myself. If his dad can see me as a girl while I'm not trying to be, then maybe Axel can too? But would it be wrong to try and trick him when he knows I'm not female and that indeed have a dick. It's not that I'm regretful for being born with it, in fact I'm more than grateful seen as how I never have to have a period. No offense but that's just sick. I feel bad for all women kind that have to go through all that...

Son of a whore I'm rambling again. Ugh I'm sorry...just blame Axel for everything, okay? Fucking hell I'm annoyed now.

"Son of a bitch..."

"Roxas, you alright?" Axel put his on my shoulder and had a brow raised. "You're talking to yourself about bitches? Who's a son of bitch?"

'Shit, shit, shit! How much did he hear? Oh crap. Okay, calm down Roxas, just calm down.' I take a deep breath and just laugh it off.

"I'm just thinking. Sora still has my clothes and well, I don't want to just take your clothes." I say, scratching my cheek.

"Oh about that." Axel stood up and motioned for me to follow him. He leads me into another part of the house that I hadn't already seen. A small room that was connected to the kitchen by a door. I honestly thought it was a cabinet.

Don't look at me like I'm stupid. I've seen houses like that. And I've embarrassed myself enough from thinking it was just another room.

Anyway, the door led to a small room that held the washer and dryer. The latter being the one Axel opened up. He pulled out some clothes and handed them to me. The only thing I could do was stare at him blankly. It's obvious he washed and dried my clothes; what I don't understand was why he went out of his way to do so. I guess it was to be kind but he really didn't have to do it.

"Nice and warm." He chuckled, closing the dryer door up. "Though you can't exactly wear the skirt until my folks leave, but at least you'll have something to wear until I can get you to Sora's tomorrow."

With a smile I say, "Thank you." It's all I could really even get out of my mouth as I hugged the warm clothes to my body. My eyes suddenly feel really sleepy from the heat radiating from the gesture. Would it be so bad to go back to his room and sleep the rest of the day away? Would it be so bad if he joined me in his bed, arms wrapped around my waist as if he didn't want to lose something important? It sounds really nice but we all know it won't happen.

"No problem. Hey, if you're hungry, I could try to fix you something up. We kinda ate all the soup while you slept." He says sheepishly.

My heart thumps, beating against my insides with excitement. He really liked something that my own two hands made for him. I'm over joyed by the news. Axel, why must you keep making me fall for you when I shouldn't be?

"I'm not really hungry. I'm actually sleepy." I say while failing to fight off the yawn that forced it's way out, while I was in the middle of saying it.

Axel chuckled and guided me back to his room without a word. With the power still out and the house being as quiet as it is, I can't help but wonder where Axel's parents are. "Where exactly are your parents at, anyway?"

"Sleeping. Yeah this early but that's because they open the restaurant early. Oh yeah, mom can't thank you enough for cooking dinner." Axel snickers, putting a hand on my back while we enter his room. "She said it was less work for her and that she could just eat and sleep."

"It must be hard for them to own the place and still have come home just to cook more and then sleep without anything else to do." I say and put my clothes on top of his dresser for later. "I can't even imagine what it must be like."

Axel hummed from behind me. "They love it. I haven't once heard them complain about it. They have days off just like the staff. My mom has trust in all her employes. They know how to handle things when she needs a few days off her feet. Which she spends getting a massage and going on dates with dad."

"That doesn't sound to bad." As I turn around, my eyes widen and my jaw drops. Axel was practically naked, being only in tight black boxers that really doesn't leave anything to the imagination. I mean come on! His legs are long and just perfectly toned as are his arms and torso. His ass, which by the way I see when he turned around, was just fine as hell. His back was just as nice as his abs and chest. And before anyone asks, yes I saw his package and it makes me, not only nervous, but self-conscious too.

Without a moments hesitation, my body spins back around so I don't have to stare at that teasing bastard that doesn't know what he is doing to me. Oh man, in these shorts, I can't hide something that would make him either make fun of me, or get mad at me.

"I'm gonna shower." He says, stalking toward me where is clothes are. I gulped and turn my back to him again just as he steps beside me. My face is burning so I know I'm not only hard, I'm blushing. And by the way, I forgot to mention that Axel lite some candles when we came in. Sorry but I'm really crappy with details when it comes to explaining either lights or Axel's body.

"Alright." I choke out.

His hand touches my shoulder while his voice is full of concern. "Hey, you alright?" Afraid to speak, I nod my head. After a few seconds Axel removes his hand and snaps his fingers. "Oh! I know what it is. Seen me like this make you uncomfortable because you have uh that girl side. Oh man, I'm sorry." He says and chuckles nervously.

That's not really a bad analysis. I didn't even think about it since I was getting eyeful of my crush. So let's just go with that to get rid of my awkwardness. "Sorry." I say glancing over my shoulder. And it might be just the trick of the light, but I think Axel is blushing. He is looking down and rubbing the back of his neck. But not enough so I can't see how bad he looks on my behalf.

Why does he have be so awesome? Why does he have to be adorable and a badass at the same time? Why hasn't he ever shown this side at school before? I know he's walked around naked at school on a dare and he didn't once give this look when the girls saw him. That was of course the day I hid my face so I couldn't see but when he had his clothes back on, he had a blank face on and told his friend to pay up. No apology to anyone that saw him in all his glory.

Damn it. I should have looked but I didn't really like him at the time so I didn't want to see the jackass's body. Stupid past self. Stupid school.

"Anyhow, yeah I'm gonna go shower." He repeated, grabbing some clothes. He turned on his heel and went in the bathroom. The last thing I saw from looking over my shoulder was the swing of a towel.

Towel? So that's why he turned around. Or I want to believe that's why he turned around so I could see his ass. I really, really, really, need to stop thinking of what I just saw and focus on something else.

Like, for example, Axel being completely naked while warm, steamy water rains down on his muscles. Every inch of him glowing with the gloss the water provides. His hands running over his body with soap, slicking up and holy shit!

I squeeze my eyes shut and chew on my lip as my legs became weak. I almost let out a sound of pleasure from my hand unconsciously rubbing myself from the outside of Axel's shorts. I jerk my hand away and slap myself away from the thoughts. I can't believe what I was doing. In his room and with him only a door away from me.

I quickly blew out the candles, making it as dark as possible with only the lightening blaring in. Within seconds, I crouch down and curl up in a ball, rocking on my heels, hands on my ears as if I could block out the lingering thoughts. It was working because the only thing I could focus on was the pounding of my heart and roar of thunder. It was as if Thor was in a fierce battle up above.

I like marvel, so yes I'm going to say Thor is the cause of each thunder storm because I can. I mean come on, it's fun to think things like this. Can you picture him, up above, fight Loki in another battle, while The other avengers sit back and watch the show? No? Okay fine whatever. Call me whenever they show finally show or mention The Joker in Gotham...yes I know that's Batman and DC...sorry. Okay so next thine I get off of track, I have say something embarrassing about myself so we'll be even. Deal? Deal.

And with another loud slam of his mighty hammer, the door to the bathroom opened with dim light from the dozens of candles lit by Axel, flaring up his silhouette. I yelped and fell out of my tiny ball, almost landing on my back. My arms got to the ground so I'm leaning on them while staring up at Axel. I can't read his face as the light wasn't letting me see it.

"Roxas, hey, you okay buddy?" He asked, stepping over to me. Another growl of thunder made me yelp. "Are you afraid of storms?" He asked in disbelief.

"No." I say but I know I didn't sound convincing. I'm honestly not afraid of them. In fact, I love them. From the way they sound to the way the air smells. If I could, I'd run outside right now and embrace it. Be damned if I get struck by lightening or sick from the cold. It's my favorite kind of weather.

"You don't have to pretend you know. It's alright to be scared." Axel chuckles, offering me a hand.

I take it and don't even bother to respond to the comment. The ass is making fun of me. "Can I just go sleep on the couch, or the floor, or where ever now, please?"

Axel rubbed the back of his head and looked around the room. His figure shrugged as he walked to his bed and sat down. "Look, I'm not sure where to put you. I mean I've slept at people's houses before and usually I slept on the floor or where I just dropped. I guess I didn't think this through completely. Asking you to spend the night while you actually want to leave. Yet it just so happens, you're stuck here. I would say the bed but my folks might get the wrong idea if we share."

"Oh my god." I groaned and grab a pillow from his bed, throwing it on the floor. "There, I've decided for us." I snap, feeling how I used to feel when I couldn't stand the sight of him.

Axel snorted, catching my moodiness. "Hey, you can leave still. I only said you're stuck here because there is no way in hell I'm driving you. You can go walk in the storm for all I care."

I glare at him though I know he can't really see it. Damn it all, why do I have to like him so much even when he is a jackass. I can't stay mad at him and yet at the same time I'm just really stubborn. "Fine." I grumble, walking to his dresser to grab my clothes.

"Fine." He snaps back and lays back on his bed.

"Alright then." I say going into the bathroom to change back into my clothes.

"Okay." Axel grumbles when I close the door.

I angrily strip his clothes off of myself as quickly get dressed. When I open the door, Axel is standing in front of me, blocking my path. "Move."

"Are you really going to go walking right now?" He questioned me, a brow raised. The lights from the bathroom illuminated his handsome face.

"What do you care." I snap, pushing past him to get to my shoes.

"Quit being so damn stubborn and just get some sleep. I'll take you tomorrow and that will be that." Axel groans, following behind me.

"I'd rather leave now. I honestly don't know what Xion sees in you." I taunt as I tie my shoes.

"And what's that supposed to mean?" Axel hisses from above me.

"Meaning she can do better." I say with a smirk.

It's a lie. Nobody can be better than Axel. It's just a matter of not being good enough for him. Not that Xion isn't, it's just I rather she be dating someone who isn't Axel. It would be easier on me and my stupid feelings toward him. He is everything I want and I can see there's more than what meets the eye. Some side of him that he's kept from everyone at school and possibly himself.

"And who would that be? You?" Axel cackled and sat back on his bed, crossing his legs and arms. "You're just jealous. She's dating me and you can't stand to see us together.

He's right but not in the way he thinks. I'm jealous of my friend being with him. But the thought of dating Xion myself made me want to vomit. "She's my best friend and like a sister to me. I want nothing more than to see her happy. I just don't want her to be with someone who might let his anger get the best of him just because she snaps at him."

Axel was silent for a long time, I thought he might have just fallen asleep. It wasn't until I moved toward the door did he say something.

"So this was like a test?" He asks and I'm just dumbfounded by how he thinks that. "You wanted to be sure I don't hurt her." Axel stated rather than asked. He chuckles and walks over to me, his large hand ruffling my hair as he pulls me in a light hug. "You're a really good friend to her and a hell of an actor."

"Huh?" That's all I can think as he guides me back to the bed and sits me down.

"You can sleep there tonight. I'll take the floor." Axel ruffles my hair again before he went out the hall, probably to get more blankets.

"What the hell just happened?"


"Roxas!" My Aunt yells happily when she sees me exit Axel's car. She pulls me to her and I groan from having her hug me.

"Rapunzel, let me go." I say, trying to struggle from her tight hold. "I can't breath."

She giggles and just hugs me closer to her chest. "But it's been so long. And Sora told us what happened with the clothes. I've cleaned themfor you so you can change if you want when you get inside."

"Roxas, oh hey Axel." Sora says from behind his mom. "Did Roxas behave himself?" My cousin laughs and I just want to hit him.

Axel chuckles. "Let's just say Roxas is a pretty good person. And that everyone he's friends with is lucky to have him."

"Awwww that's so cute." Rapunzel says while finally letting me.

I gasp for air and lightly push her away from my personal bubble. She laughs and slides a strand of her short brown hair behind her ear. Her green eyes bright and full of life as she looks from me to Axel. "Where's Flynn?" I ask the women.

"Right here." Said man says, coming out of the house with his brown hair looking tamed. His brown eyes look to Axel and then to my skirt. He smirks and pats my shoulder. "Finally got a boyfriend?"

My eyes bug out as Sora just burst out with laughter. I hear Axel mutter under his breath, saying not again as I glare at my Uncle. "This is Axel. He's Xion's boyfriend." I growl and both adults laugh.

"Jealous?" Rapunzel giggles.

"For fucks sake! I'm not fucking jealous!" I bark and storm into the house hold.

Let me explain something. Now I have respect for my aunts and uncles, my real ones, but not these two. Rapunzel is actually my mom's cousin, in turn making her mine as well. But I say they are my Aunt and Uncle because I find it weird to have them be older than me while Sora is my age. So that's how it is. And no matter which way you put it, Sora will always be my cousin. What was my point again? Oh right, that's why I can still give them attitude.

So what am I doing now? I'm going to Sora's room to change out of these clothes. I don't even know what am right now. I guess I'm nothing. So unisex clothes, here I come.


Okay so we just met Sora's parents :3. Notice that no FF characters are parents. Lol so I don't know when I'll finally show Roxas interact with his own but just know that this chapter took me awhile to write. :/ so much writer's block. Oh and those who read mates and Mayhem...I'm sorry but is on a hiatus for now. It's like I know where I want to go with it, but no words for it :( I'm sorry. Anyway I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. PS. I hate the editing on this thing again -.-