A.N: Here's the next chapter of Soundless Hearts!
Now, guys. I need your help with something. I have two Chapter Ten's written. One of these explains in detail what happens between Roxas and Riku where it is skipped here, which means a lemon, and the other one scraps that idea and briefly explains it without having to boost the rating of this fic.
Again, this is all up to you guys. PM or review with your opinion, please. If I don't get any responses, I shall stick to the idea that keeps it rated
On another note, the whole Roxas/Riku-centric bit is nearly over! The next one, possibly two, chapters will conclude that little bit and then the Zexion/Demyx-centric bit can really begin!
That's all from the author, enjoy the story!
Chapter Nine
(Demyx)
The night passed by and morning came quicker than I thought it would. I guess I'd really slept quite soundly.
Getting out of bed and looking out of the nearby window that overlooked the car park, I spotted my little blue vehicle parked somewhat haphazardly and I smiled.
'Well, I guess he did return it. At least it doesn't look broken.'
With a yawn, I made my way to the front door. As expected, Riku had posted the car keys underneath the board of wood and they now rested on the welcome mat.
Picking up the keys and tossing them on one of the side tables, I continued getting ready for the day.
Hopefully, Zexion would still be awake when I went to visit him.
(Roxas)
I woke up with a sigh, my head hurting. The last thing I could remember was helping Riku take Demyx's car back and giving him a lift to his house. He'd offered me some alcohol and I accepted, thinking it rude not to.
Now, as I looked beside me, I realised I'd woken up naked and with a hangover next to an equally naked Riku. What happened last night? Did me and Riku...?
I hope not. That's the worst thing I could have done.
Riku seemed to wake up whilst I was trapped in my thoughts and he wrapped his arms around me in a warm hug.
"Morning," he yawned softly.
"Riku, what happened yesterday?" I asked, pulling away from him and quickly standing up. I then proceeded to search the room for my discarded clothes, pulling them on as I did.
"Well, you came with me to drop Demyx's car off and then you offered to take me home."
"I know that, Riku. What happened after that?"
"I asked you if you wanted to stay a while," Riku yawned again, "Then I offered you a drink. You had, like, two glasses and then you were drunk off your ass."
"And then?" I pressed, zipping the fly on my jeans.
"And then some... stuff happened."
"You took advantage of me when I was drunk?" I exclaimed, storming up to Riku and slapping him round the face. "You bastard!"
"Hey, look, I'm sorry. To be honest, you came on to me and I... Just decided to help you out."
"Whatever. I'm leaving. If you're going to go visit Zexion today, you might want to clean yourself up. You stink."
I hurried out of the room, thankfully knowing my way around Riku's house, before grabbing my motorcycle helmet and slamming the front door behind me as I left.
I couldn't believe what had just happened. Actually, what I really couldn't believe was how I was meant to keep this a secret from Axel.
(Riku)
I sighed as Roxas slammed the front door behind him. It wasn't my fault this happened. If he hadn't run off like that, I wouldn't have had to go after him.
Then again... If I hadn't kissed him, he wouldn't have run.
I sighed again. What's a guy to do?
Following Roxas' advice, because I really did stink, I went and had a shower before changing into some fresh clothes.
Towel wrapped around my head to dry my hair because I couldn't be bothered to do anything else with it, I went downstairs and into the kitchen to raid the fridge for something to eat. I settled with cold, leftover pizza that I hadn't bothered to eat the whole of the day before yesterday.
(Axel)
I woke up around ten in morning to the sound of my phone vibrating. There was a new message from Roxas.
'I'm sorry,' was what it read. Sorry? For what?
Another text came through.
'We need to talk. Can we meet up somewhere?'
I sent a quick reply before going to get something to eat.
'Of course. Where did you have in mind?'
Coming back with a slice of toast in my hand, I read the reply.
'Your house in about ten minutes?'
'Fine. See you then.'
I quickly became more worried. Why did Roxas need to talk to me?
I tried not to dwell on it as I went to get dressed, having finished eating.
A knock on the door came just as I'd finished getting dressed and I opened the front door to see Roxas looking close to tears.
"Roxas, what's wrong? What happened to you?"
I quickly went to hug him, but Roxas shied away.
"I-I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." he mumbled, looking down at his feet as a single tear fell from his left eye.
"About what? Roxas, what have you done?" I placed a hand on the blond's shoulder and he looked up at me with teary eyes.
"I didn't mean to. I got drunk and..." His voice quietened to just above a whisper. "I ended up sleeping with Riku..."
"You what?" I snapped, backing away from Roxas. "You slept with Riku?"
"I didn't mean to! I didn't know... He took advantage of me when I was drunk!"
"Likely story," I spat, my tone laced with venom now. "How could you, Roxas?"
The smaller man remained silent, tears falling freely down his cheeks now.
"You know what? Forget it," I sighed. "It's over between us."
I slammed the front door shut and leaned back against it, falling to my knees. This wasn't like me; I never cried. Now, however, I just couldn't stop the tears.
(Roxas)
Brilliant. I try to explain myself to him and he breaks up with me. I guess I deserve it. I did cheat on him, even though I was drunk and unaware of myself.
I let out a long sigh before walking back to my own house. Why I had left my motorcycle at home after coming back there and changing, I'll never know, but it felt nice to just walk and think things over.
On the way to Axel's house, I had thought about what I was going to say to him.
On the way back to my own home, I thought about what I was going to do now. I promised Zexion yesterday before I left that I'd come back and visit him in hospital today, but that meant possibly facing Riku and/or Axel if they went as well.
Screw it. I made a promise to my best friend. I'd rather not piss off or lose the trust of anyone else today. I was going to the hospital to visit Zexion like I promised.
(Zexion)
I had, thankfully, managed to eventually fall asleep during that blasted storm and I woke up the next morning feeling somewhat better than I had done.
I didn't feel tired anymore, though I had all day yesterday.
Both Roxas and Demyx had promised to come back today to visit me, and Naminé said she might if she didn't have a class to attend. I guessed that Riku and Axel could either appear or not over the course of the day, but I wasn't in the mood to dwell on the subject.
A nurse came into the room with a big smile on her face as she carried a tray into the room.
"Nice to see a patient awake in the morning for once!" She smiled. "Early riser?"
"Heh, yeah," I nodded as she set the tray on the bedside table. On it were a few slices of toast and a glass of water.
"Sorry it's not much, but we weren't too sure on your preferences," The nurse said.
"That's fine, miss..." I trailed off, quickly glancing at the woman's name tag. "Aerith. What a nice name."
"Well, thank you," Aerith smiled. "Not many people think so nowadays. They say it's too outdated."
"Nonsense. The older names are the best. I mean, come on. Who names their kids Green, or Severn? Cocky celebrities and people who want to copy them because it's the so-called new trend."
Aerith let out a laugh. "You know, you'd go far with comedy."
"No, thanks. I'm still trying to get used to the serious side of the rest of the world," I admitted.
The nurse's pager beeped suddenly.
"Oh, looks like you've got a visitor. Should I send them up?"
I nodded and Aerith hurried out of the room.
She arrived a few moments later with someone I hadn't expected to see today.
Marluxia.
A.N: Dun, dun, duuuuunnnnn! Again, don't forget to leave a response (PM or review) on which version of chapter 10 you want to see! I'm going to be asking a similar question in a few chapters time, so keep your eyes peeled for that as well.
