Chapter 8 - We Don't Know How Much Time Has Past
Roxas POV
This guys voice sounded familiar, but I was too tired too care. All the hours of driving had finally caught up to me. But there was something about the way he had said, "Ouuch," and "'cause you're cute." That hit me hard, and then I looked up.
Big mistake.
I froze as I saw those same damn green eyes burning into my own just like the day we had first met. And it was all coming back to me… harder than the first time. And this time, I had nothing to hold on to.
And, to top it all off… my legs were beginning to shake.
What a great way to ruin today.
Axel POV
It was him… it was really him. Although he did have that deer caught in the headlights look right now… it was him. "W-what… the hell… are y-you doing here… Axel…" His voice was shaking so badly… was he afraid or just mad? "A-answer… me…" Roxas' voice had just seemed to recover some, and was now stronger. I was afraid I had lost my voice too from the shock of it all, but it turns out I hadn't- only because my defenses came up. "I should be asking you the same, but we both know the answer- I live here, remember?" I shot back at him, a little angry that he had some venom in his voice. He looked a bit shocked by what I said at first, but he stopped, becoming the same emotionless stone I had seen before we had actually met. And this time…
He wouldn't even look at me.
"Whatever… just… t-take your damn… food…"
… that hurt.
"… Roxas…" He turned his back to me as I took the two small boxes. I quickly placed them down on the table by my phone, and realized sourly that Demyx had hung up…
Just like I had done to Roxas…
Furious, I punched the blank wall next to the door as I watched him leave… again.
I wouldn't let that happen again.
Roxas POV
I felt like my heart was breaking all over again as I turned away. And as I got to the car, I had to shut my eyes for a moment when he hit the wall… but I didn't look back.
I couldn't.
As I pulled into my driveway, I fumbled with the keys as I turned the car off, my hands shaking horribly… and on top of that… I couldn't even see straight.
You can guess why.
And for once, I was glad I was so tired because I fell right asleep once I got home.
For once, I wasn't working until close, by my manager was acting a little strange as I checked in the next day. "Morning Roxas… um… good job yesterday…" I looked at her, still upset over yesterday because I had woken up this morning… crying. "Yeah… thanks, Rita." She glanced to the counter that had a fairly decent pile, "If you… uh… do good again, I'll let you off early again." I tried to smile.
No, really, I did try… but it just turned out badly. "Sure." I rarely saw Miki during the day, but I heard that Daisuke would be released in four days… supposedly, someone had given him a credit card in with the money by accident at a party he had served at, and he had used it… forgetting it wasn't his… but then again, it sounded just like him.
The night went well… there weren't really any jerks ordering today… no fags with their either twisted or perverted minds… and I even got $5 in tip today. Yeah, it was pretty good… until…
"Hey! Rox! Rita told me to tell you that you can clock out now, there's an order on the counter- you're lucky… I've got five, and you just have one!" Miki pouted, pointing to the stack on her side of the counter. "I'll see ya in two days, kiddo!" She smiled, waving to me as she hurried out the door, boxes in hand. I didn't bother with anything as I brought the two-boxed order out to my car, and I even relaxed on the job for once. And as I started the car, my eyes happened to check where the order went.
Oh… hell… NO!
This is what it read, and it was handwritten…
Hey, Rox… look, I know you probably want to kill me right now… but I need to talk to you- please.
…
Yes, I did just say please. You know where I live…
3A
See you soon- Axel
There was a break… and then more scribbling down at the bottom…
P.S.- Even if you won't talk to me, you still have to bring me my food… I didn't wait so long to eat until after your shift was over for no reason… but if you want to lose your job- be my guest, make me starve.
And another pause…
P.P.S.- You're evil for thinking about actually doing that, y'know, Rox.
I would have smiled if I hadn't known it was him…
Fine. I did. But I stopped. He wouldn't be able to charm his way out of it this time. I had already fallen for that once before.
Axel POV
GOD WHERE THE HELL IS HE!
I'M SO DAMN HUNGRY!
I calmed for a second… and started… laughing. I was about to see Roxas again… and all I could think about was food?
Man, that's twisted. Heh.
As soon as I heard a car pull up…I froze…
Wait… since when did I get nervous!
Oh, right…I always did when Roxas was right outside my door. I didn't want to seem too eager- I know he hated that, so I waited…
But there was no ring, and no knock on my door.
"… Oh, it wasn't him. Heh. I should have checked first-?" The door handle jiggled slightly, and then the door was kicked open… literally. And I was shocked… Roxas… had done… that back when we were together… just to scare me…
"… R-Roxa-" I blinked, my voice was… gone? He just held his free hand up, placing the boxes down on the table by the door, his eyes never meeting mine.
"That'll be $2.70- exact change… and I thought I told you to lock that damn door… why do you always forget when I come around?"
I just stood there, completely at a loss for words, and in a daze… then he looked at my expectantly, and my world kicked back into action. On hand instinctively rushed to my hair as my face grew in temperature.
Yes, I am capable of blushing… so shut up.
The other unoccupied hand digging into my pocket… and once again, I didn't have change… just a $5...
Yes, as you all can tell, the title meant to read 'We Don't Know How Much Time Has Past', because you start to learn about Axel and Roxas' past. But it also works with 'passed', I just liked it as 'past' better. No complaining about the absence of Riku and Sora, they'll be back in chapter 10!
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