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Chapter 9
Pouring Rain
Outside the bar, the rain was pouring endlessly. Drops after drops of water kept falling down from the sky even though it shouldn't be raining during this time. If one were to look just look several miles away from the bar, they would find the conditions as sunny as ever. The only area that was raining was the bar. Up on the roof of the residence next to the bar sat a blonde Mohawk teen. He seemed to be enjoying watching the rain as he had stayed there since Roxas went inside to meet Axel. The sound of the dripping water touching the roof and the cold ground soothed him. If he knew earlier that causing rain would be so nice, he would have done it more often in the town.
Demyx was helping Roxas as Zexion had requested. Since he could control water, Roxas had decided earlier to ask him to make the day rain. However, Demyx could only do it in a relatively small area. Thus, if anyone even noticed that it was only raining near the bar, he would have to immediately cease the rain. Fortunately, no one seemed to have noticed yet. Zexion helped with holding Axel's colleague from going to work by putting on illusions that make it seemed like it was raining really hard. Zexion and Demyx were gifted with unusual talents because they once served under a master of magic.
"Success," Demyx was startled by Zexion's voice. He jumped up from where he was sitting, alert and tense, but he soon smiled when he noticed that it was Zexion. The lilac haired teen came closer to Demyx, carefully stepping through so as not to fall down the steep roof and making as little sound as possible.
"Oh, I suppose that means you're done with the illusions," the blond smiled.
"Indeed," Zexion answered shortly. When he was one step away from Demyx, he suddenly lost his balance. If it were not for Demyx's quick reaction, Zexion would have fall down the two storey residence. Demyx sneaked his arm around the lilac haired teen's waist tightly in order to hold his weight. Zexion's hands were rested on the blond's chest as Demyx struggled to balance both of them.
"Are you alright, Zexion?" Demyx asked softly, worry apparent in his voice.
Zexion blushed slightly but it went unnoticed by his bangs covering half his face. His attention was glued to the roof as he was trying to avoid eye contact with the blond hugging him so close. It was highly unusual for him to avoid eye contact with someone whom he was talking to and he found it very awkward, but he decided and reasoned that it was a special case. "I suppose," he was glad that at least his voice didn't betray him. Why was he feeling very nervous in front of Demyx? When Roxas hugged him and showed affection, he felt warm but never felt his heart beating so peculiarly fast. It almost felt like his heart would jump out of its place anytime soon if he failed to calm it down. "It's been so long since I made use of my ability. Perhaps that's why I feel a little lightheaded. I will be alright," he answered, trying to push Demyx away to further emphasize his point.
However, it seemed Demyx was unwilling to let go as his grip was tightening around the lilac haired teen's waist. His other hand even reached to grab Zexion's wrist, preventing the smaller teen of getting away. Demyx put on a small innocent grin as if everything he'd done was normal but his face soon went grim with worry again. "Are you really sure you'll be alright? I don't want you to lose your balance again when I am not aware of it."
Zexion's blush deepened and for once, he used a demanding tone. "I am alright. Now, release me." To tell the truth, Zexion felt slightly fond of the situation. In the cold weather, hugged by Demyx—he loved the warmth. However, it turned out that he was not thinking clearly as he muttered out those words. Or perhaps, he was just embarrassed and didn't want to look foolish in front of the blond.
"You…" Demyx trailed off, trying to come up with a smart reply that would leave Zexion at a loss for words. Then, he put on a smile. "You don't seem to be struggling off of me."
If it were possible, Zexion's blush deepened even more. "It was…" the teen stopped and he released a soft sigh as his brain came up with an explanation. "I do not have the strength to do so as I am still lightheaded."
"Well then, all the more reason to hold you like this, isn't it?" Demyx grinned.
"That is not a reason at all, Demyx."
"You could lose your balance again."
Zexion released a soft sigh. "Don't bring it back, Demyx."
Demyx shrugged. He knew what Zexion was talking about but he pretended that he had no idea. "Bring what back?" he asked.
Zexion finally relaxed into the embrace. He rested his head to Demyx's chest while at the same time listening to Demyx's heartbeat, which was noticeably faster. "Didn't we say? Didn't we already promise each other?"
"I didn't agree with your request that time, Zexion. I didn't promise anything."
"You nodded. You said that you will abide by my request—that we will pretend that we are strangers the next time we meet."
"I'm not good at pretending," Demyx whispered silently. He buried his nose into Zexion's silky hair, inhaling the scent he had long missed.
"You should start practicing, Demyx."
"Didn't I already put on a good act when you visited my place?"
"Frankly, I was quite surprised."
There was silence between them with the rain acting as their background theme. They were carried away—loving the feeling of being close by each other even though they knew they shouldn't be doing so. "I didn't know why…you threw out that request."
Zexion was silent, not answering.
"Zexion…" Demyx released a soft sigh. He released his embrace and waited until Zexion took a step away from him. Soon the rain spread to the whole area.
"You should not expand the area of your abilities, you will get exhausted," Zexion commented, looking to the darkened sky.
"This is not me," Demyx laughed, happy that the lilac haired teen was at least worried about him. "The sky is weeping," he said softly as the rain began pouring down on them. The blond's Mohawk hair went out of shape, as it was damped by water. Demyx eyed Zexion with his gentlest expression. He reached out and put Zexion's bangs behind the teen's ear. "It feels for both of us…and also Axel and Roxas."
"Dem…" Zexion shook his head, pushing the blond away and taking another step backwards. "I…" He was taken by surprise when Demyx suddenly gripped his wrist and pulled him closer, closing the distance between their lips. It was a loving and tender kiss—one that had been forgotten for so long—one that they had both longed for deep down in their hearts. There were no movements. Only lips meeting lips. Soon, they were separated as Zexion pushed away.
Demyx was heartbroken but he decided to cover it up, not wanting the air to become even heavier. He grinned widely. "I'll be waiting until the day Axel recovers his memory. You promised!"
"Demyx…"
"You promised!" Demyx exclaimed excitedly. "Just one day!"
"Alright," Zexion smiled, satisfied by the comeback of the usual hyper Demyx. "However, you did break your promise to me. I might have to reconsider sometime," he teased.
"What?? Nu… don't reconsider. I am really sorry about that… but—but…" the blond pleaded hopelessly.
Zexion chuckled.
"You're just kidding?"
"It should have been obvious," Zexion claimed with his same emotionless expression.
Demyx laughed. "You must have been infected by Roxas. I never knew that you would tease me."
"Well, it has been a long time."
"Roxas and Axel must have both been struggling."
Zexion nodded, agreeing. "I hope everything turns out alright for them."
"It will be alright!" Demyx beamed, sending his optimistic aura. "I'm sure!"
"Yeah," the lilac haired teen agreed with a small smile gracing his face.
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Roxas loved being hugged. He loved being able to be close to the redhead. The redhead felt the same. He hoped that the rain would fall endlessly just so that Roxas wouldn't go. However, the mood was soon cut down when Roxas sneezed loudly. "You're going to catch a cold," Axel stated, releasing his hug.
"I will be alright!" the blond exclaimed, holding Axel tighter, not willing to let go.
Axel smirked. "Be a good boy and let's go to the backroom."
Roxas chuckled. "No."
"I will not suddenly disappear, Roxas."
"You will. That last time, you disappeared," the blond reasoned.
"What last time?" Axel inquired.
Roxas released a groan and finally released the redhead. He walked ahead, leaving Axel standing there. "I thought we were going to have me get some clothes. Are you coming?" he smiled.
Axel followed soon afterwards.
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The small closet that was located at the back of the bar was soon filled with clothes. "This?" Axel threw out another one that would look good on Roxas.
"Too big," Roxas said in a singsong voice. His leaned his back against the wall. Soon, he slid down and sat while waiting for Axel to rummage through the clothes.
Axel sighed. "Don't be picky. Choose one, Blondie." He zippered his bag and tossed it into the locker.
"Why'd you have all these clothes in the place you work?"
"I can only get home by morning and afterwards, I have some morning classes that I have to attend. I have to bring some clothes to change."
"That makes sense," Roxas smiled. "But none of these would fit me. You're too big," he grinned innocently.
"And you're too tiny. Pick one. I don't need you getting sick."
"Are you worried about me?"
"Well," Axel ran a hand through his hair, "I guess so."
"You are unusually honest today."
"Believe me, I even surprise myself," Axel grinned.
"Well, I've come to a decision. I want what you're wearing," Roxas said, pointing to the black and white bartender attire that Axel was wearing.
"Huh?"
"Strip," Roxas said excitedly and playfully.
"What?"
"I said strip."
"You're doing this on purpose."
"Yes."
"I am not going to strip."
"Well then." Roxas stood up and approached the redhead. Before Axel could guess what the lithe blond was trying to do, he was suddenly assaulted by the blond jumping on him, hooking his legs around his waist. Unfortunately, there was more room behind, so they both ended up falling down to the ground with Roxas on top of Axel. Roxas situated himself on Axel's abdomen.
"Ow, I crushed my back." Axel cringed in pain. "What'd you do that for?"
"You're too young to be complaining just because of that small pain, Axie," Roxas stuck his tongue out and he leaned down to plant a kiss on Axel's lips.
Axel gladly welcomed it. However, before it could last long, Roxas suddenly pulled away. Axel groaned. "What?"
"The rain stopped."
"So?"
"I… have to go." Roxas stood up. He took one of the clothes that were lying on the ground and slipped it onto his little body. The shirt was obviously too big but he didn't care. He turned his back to Axel and began stripping, taking off his pants and putting on one of the redhead's tight trousers. Axel only watched with his heart rate fastened. He couldn't believe that the blond was stripping in front of him and he couldn't help but watch even though the only thing he could see was the back of Roxas.
Roxas was fully dressed soon. "Where are you going?" Axel asked, having stood up.
"Somewhere. My time is up."
"Huh?" There was apparent worry on the redhead's face.
"Don't worry; I'm not going to die or anything. I don't think it's that time yet. We will meet again soon, Axel. I'll be looking forward to it."
"Hey…"
"Yes?"
"Take care."
Roxas chuckled. "Yeah, I will. Thank you for the lovely evening, Axel. You take care too, m'kay?"
With that, Roxas ran off, going out of the small room and out of the bar.
"Did I really forget something about him?" Axel muttered under his breath. "If so…I have to remember." He sighed softly and went out of the room, going back to work.
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