I didn't have any time to arrange a deal with Marluxia the following week as I shopped for school supplies with Cloud. It was tough explaining what happened to my hands when I had came home. I wasn't sure if he bought my excuse but he didn't say otherwise.
"Hey Rox, you want this Spongebob folder?" Thwack. I was assaulted in the face by a happy, bright sponge going jelly fishing on the front of a folder. I must have made a face because my brother laughed quietly. Spongebob was literal cancer and I picked out a folder that was black and white checkered.
Riku had gotten grounded for an unknown period of time and Sora was pouting because all he could do was text him until school. I'll give him credit because he didn't squeal on us even though it was my idea. I got him caught I should have never suggested it. I was a selfish little cunt leaving Sora and Kairi in the the bushes that night. They had went to the red haired girl's house for a few hours wondering where I had ran off to.
My leg was sore for a few days and I tried not to use it as much settling between Sora's cats to play Super Smash Brothers with the brunet. He insisted on being Pikachu every time. I was getting bored of swinging my sword at the electric mouse only for it to have used agility to dodge the blade. Sora made the yellow pixels taunt me and I growled at that happy-go-lucky pipsqueak.
I threw a bomb while he was idle, unable to interrupt the taunt and blew him off the stage. His last stock was gone and I smiled as the mouse flew into the background until it was no more. Link was announced the winner and I chugged down my lemonade.
Our last days were always like this. Play video games, watch Netflix, go see a movie or sleep. Sora called me half a dozen times before I awoken one morning. He talked animatedly into the phone, cheerful and bubbly. I was still trying to figure out if it was morning or evening.
"Riku texted me that he liked me! I already told Kairi! Do you think I'll be able to see him before school starts or do you think he'll take me in a romantic date? Should he buy me flowers or...or should I buy him flowers?!" I held the phone away from my ear and smiled. It was about time! I've only known them a month and I was getting annoyed by no progression between them.
"I told you he's your boy toy." I was happy for them I really was. My face fell and I sighed. When was I going to find someone? Would they die like everyone else in my life? I didn't deserve anyone because I'm a selfish scumbag that would contemplate life over a few drugs. I changed my mind, I didn't want anyone to go through pain when I decided it was my time.
I licked my lips just thinking about injecting my veins with the sweet nectar of my death. That jackass made me waste what I had the other day. I felt like crying at how broke I'd become between Sora and my unhealthy addiction. I didn't need this right now and I went to go make a sandwich to distract myself.
Kairi called me at around 2 asking if I could meet her at the mall to talk. I knew what she wanted to say before I even arrived at the food court. I sat down across from her and she smiled.
Maybe I had been mean to Kairi in the past but at this moment I felt guilty for always giving her a hard time. She couldn't help who she liked. Tomorrow we had our 1st day of senior year and she didn't want to go after realizing she was going to be a third wheel. I had to remind her that I didn't like anyone and they hadn't even asked each other out yet just confessed. She bought me a fountain drink and we walked around the mall talking about our favourite stores.
"I need more female friends since I haven't seen Namine this whole summer." Naming was a petite blond in our grade who has been on vacation for a few months. Her family was well off and took cruises every summer. "You'd like her cuz she's quiet and sweet plus she's a excellent artist. Though, her brother is kind of a punk."
"Does he go to our school too?" I hear all these names but I didn't have faces to put them to.
"Nah, Dem is in college. He's got his own band though. He's kind of cute but I'm 99 percent sure he's gay. Why are all the cute ones gay?" Dem? That name was on the slide. Axel's bitch. He probably is a bitch then.
"I'm not gay." I was straight as far as I knew but I have no problem with homosexuals! My brother was a flaming homosexual after all.
"Sure but..." She didn't believe me.
"Am I not cute enough for you?" I mockingly gasped and placed my hand over my chest."You've wounded me Kai!"
"Weirdo are you sure you're not gay. You didn't say you were straight." I rolled my eyes. I'll let her think what she wants. I liked big bouncing breasts not that she had any. Her loss, I was fabulous. Maybe. Well not really but she doesn't know that.
It was late in the day when I left Kairi. I didn't want to go back home yet. My last day of freedom was today. I could just not go but Sora and the others would be sad if I didn't join them. I probably would lose resolve to go within a month or two so I wasn't worried. I could drop out if I wanted to.
I found myself up at the clock tower again. I was hoping to see that prick from before. I played a card game on my phone as my legs dangled over the edge. The sun was setting, painting the sky in streaky warm colours. I guess it was by chance he had cane up here. The blood from my hands had stained the concrete underneath me. Maybe he didn't come back because I ruined his spot?
"What are ya doin' here again? Did you come just to see my sexy face?" I didn't look at me but I could imagine the smirk gracing his thin lips. He struck a cord when he asked if I came to see him but he was not sexy! He sat down next to me eating something. It was sea salt ice cream from Cid's. I watched him lick some off his hand."See something you like?"
Ugh, this guy had an ego. He reminds me of Seifer without drugs. I crossed my arms and glared at him. He only cackled in response, finishing off the rest of his treat. He slung his arm over my shoulder and wipped his sticky fingers on my shirt.
"So...I've never seen ya around before...are you an alien by any chance?" I gave him a deadpanned look. He just continued smiling at me like nothing was wrong. I almost would forgive him for man handling me and bring a total asshat because of his nice smile. Wait, why the hell do I think that? I'll knock his teeth out then he'll have a hideous smile.
"No...I moved here after my brother finished college."
"Oh! Did he go to Twilight Community?" His eyes held a spark inside them. I was the strange new kid on the block. He almost took it upon himself to give me a hug but I scooted away.
"Destiny University." I nibbled my lips. Can I go now? He makes me uncomfortable I don't know why.
"Bah, my school is way better than that expensive hellhole. Reno went there and he's just as dumb as me." He stood up and stretched before ushering me up as well.
I fell quiet not knowing else to add. He seemed to be doing most of revealing for them but it wasn't a crazy hyperactive conversation like Sora. He was laid-back about it and didn't ask 5 questions in one mouthful.
"My name is Axel, got it memorized?" His hand was held out as if he expected me to shake it. When I made no move he grabbed it and shook it firmly. Damn, his grip was strong. He was so lanky I didn't think he had it in him but he was wearing long sleeves so what do I know what I can't see?
He waved goodbye and headed down the stairs. I stood in a daze, watching his ass. Why did I suddenly like him so much? Maybe it was because he was different than everyone else as cliche as it sounds. Wait, he said his name was Alex...no Axel?" Oh wow, that's the name from the slide. Dem is his bitch. Well if he thinks I'm going to be one of his bitches he's out of his mind.
