pairings: AxelxRoxas

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot

A/N I'll say it now, I don't care if you might not like it but I'll say it. I fully support Graffiti! It's an art (when done tastefully)!! Gah, I dont know why I even planned to have a fighting scene, I'm not good at them at all. Grrrr! lol but I guess I won't get good at them unless I practice : sigh: none the less, here it is numba 10!!

Hope you enjoy it peeps!!

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get dirty with the people spreading the dirt - Linkin Park

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.: Evening in Twilight Town :.

Axel sighed as he shrugged on his jacket, it was time. After spending the day with Roxas it was finally time to go out and face the other gang of Twilight Town. Walking out of his room he joined the other four members in the living room. Larxene was waiting by the door, Zexion was talking to Demyx and Saix was rummaging through the bag of spray paint.

"We ready?" Axel asked pulled up his bandana.

"We're going to be the shit outta those little bastards" Larxene growled.

"I assume we're ready" Zexion said quietly looking over at the blonde woman who was pumped.

"Alright, lets go" the red head announced and the group moved out.

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All along the way the small group had sprayed quick tags, moonlight had draped over the town already, it was around 10:40 when they arrived at the tram commons. All eyes glaring at the mess of paint on the wall where their original tags had been.

"Saix" Zexion called, the group was somewhat together, small distances between them as they stood.

The blue haired man looked over. "Yes?"

"Did you bring it?" he asked.

"As you asked" he reached into the bag and Axel watched as he pulled out a dented can. The color black to be exact.

"What're you going to do?" the red head asked recognizing it as the can he had thrown.

"I'm going to work on it till they get here" Zexion whispered gingerly taking the hand, black bubbled slightly at the top and Zexion pulled something out from his pocket.

"What do-"

"HEY!" someone shouted, their voice echoing through the silence and heads turned to see five other figures walking up.

The group seemed mismatched from it's teens to the two older men.

"You bitch! Fucking tagging over my name!" Larxene shouted furiously at Fuu.

The girl narrowed her eyes "Silence" she said.

"Silence my ass I'm guna ruin your make up little girl!" the blonde seethed.

"Larxene!" Axel said sternly before she could run blinded by anger. "What's the challenge for?" Axel called to Seifer. The blonde wasn't wearing any kind of concealing clothing, more of normal clothes.

"We want the territory back" he said crossing his arms glaring at the red head.

"What makes you think you can just up and send us a challenge after we beat your butts!" Demyx exclaimed pointing at Seifer.

Seifer chuckled "Since I think we can beat you" he replied haughtily.

"Oh yeah!?" Larxene growled.

"Another year added you little punk if you lose" Axel announced.

Axel glanced over to Zexion who had pulled out a pocket knife and was in the middle of sawing the top off of the nozzle.

"Lets hurry this up already" Kadaaj muttered to Fuu, he crossed his arms and shifted his weight. Silver hair shining in the moonlight.

"Patience" she whispered.

"Yeah, we can beat them, ya know?" Rai said hopping from foot to foot, he had intended the statement to Vincent. But the man had his eyes on Zexion, watching the mans hands move and twist around the can.

"You'll never learn" Saix muttered and reached around to pull the bag from his shoulder and set it on the ground.

"Lets beat heir asses!" Seifer shouted and suddenly Zexion heaved forward, throwing with force the can in his hand. It shot through the air, crashing into the ground, black paint exploded out of the sawed off top.

Movement erupted, paint blinding temporarily and the groups surged forward, anger in both actions. Their intentions one in the same. Beat the other gang and gain the territory.

Roxas sat nervously in his bedroom. Avoiding his parents for the first few hours was okay. Lying that he wasn't hungry had gotten him out of dinner. He just hoped they wouldn't notice anything. He lay on his back staring up at the moon. His tongue had swollen slightly, having bought lozenges earlier he was sucking on one. The candy was cherry, but he really didn't care. He was just worried for how Axel was doing.

For all he knew the red head was getting the shit beat out of him. But it didn't seem possible, he was strong, confident in himself. Roxas liked that about him. How he wasn't afraid to say something around him. But, his mind traveled a little. Wondering just what the red head had decided. He didn't even know what he had decided. Sure, he liked the man. But was it more then he knew?

The blonde turned on his side away from the door sucking on the lozenge still. It made him mull over everything that had happened. Maybe all those moments he had spent blushing were moments that showed his true feelings. Maybe he seemed a little more relaxed around the red head then anyone else. Axel encouraged him, told him that he could do what he wanted. He didn't have to have someone behind him whispering the do's and don'ts.

Making mistakes was all apart of his growing up. But, his mind told him that maybe it wouldn't be so much a wrong as a right to want to be a little closer to the red head. The thought rolled for awhile in the blondes mind, the more he focused on it. The more appealing it seemed.

Zexion ducked a sweeping and graceful strike from Vincent. The men seemed to be in a dance. Swift movements but no words of banter. The two were tamed compared to everyone else. Larxene screamed as she surged forward to slash at Fuu who back stepped. Saix was in a heated match of fists with Rai. Demyx seemed to be having his own fun as he annoyed an angered Kadaaj with taunts and giggles. Axel on the other hand was having a little difficulty too as he stayed a distance away from Seifer. The kid had once again brought a switch blade. It glinted in the moonlight dangerously.

"Come on Seifer, you really think you can win?" Axel pestered. He watched the blonde closely. Black was splattered on his clothes from the well timed spray can bomb Zexion had thrown. "You had to bring a knife again" he taunted.

Seifer glared and with a growl skirted forward, jabbing with the blade. The red head winced as it caught the side of his shoulder but Axel side stepped, grabbing the boys wrists. Seifer twisted back around, with his small frame hooked a foot around the back of the red heads knees. Axel winced as his knee gave out, connecting with the ground. The blonde thrust back with his others foot, off setting Axel sending both crashing to the ground. The red head coughed as the wind was knocked out of him. Seifer's weight landed on top of him and he grip tightened. The tangle of limbs was confusing for a moment

Wheezing Axel was able to get his arm around the blondes neck. Seifer gagged, hand releasing the blade and it clattered to the ground. Hands coming up to claw at the red heads arm. The red head growled as he held tighter, the blonde struggled. Within the blink of an eye Axel was suddenly being dragged away by someone, Seifer staggering up to wheeze and gag for breath.

Someone crashed into the person who had been dragging the red head. Demyx had toppled into Rai. The two crashed to the ground. Axel scrambled up pouncing on the staggering blonde. Seifer yelped as Axel thrust him to the ground, a knee grinding into the boys back.

"Call off your gang!" Axel growled as he took hold of the blondes wrists. Seifer struggled, breathing becoming harder as the red heads weight crushed his lungs.

With a strangled cry he cringed "A-Alright!" he growled. Axel glared in one swift motion yanked the blonde up, locking him with one arm around his neck. The other holding the boys arms.

"Say it!" Axel growled yanking up on his arm against the blondes neck causing Seifer to gag.

Seifer grit his teeth as he watched the clashing battles of their teams. Someone yelped but in the shadowy dueling figures he couldn't tell who it was.

"Stop!" Seifer called. But none let up on their attacks. "STOP!" Seifer yelled and movements slowed. Heads turning to see the predicament the young teen was in.

"Call them off" Axel growled, he wrenched up on the boys neck.

"Retreat you guys!" Seifer ordered through gritted teeth. It was gradual but the groups parted, and Axel unceremoniously shoved the boy from his arms. Seifer growled as he snatched up his blade, jogging over to meet his group.

"This is isn't over yet pyro!" Seifer called hoarsely as joined his group but there was hesitation when Axel spotted the man Vincent walking towards him.

Tension rose but Axel dreaded what he saw, the dark haired man was carrying someone. A slender body. "He's only unconscious" the man whispered offering up the body.

"Zexion!" Demyx exclaimed scrambling over. Vincent eyed him but allowed the other man to take possession of the unconscious mans body. Hefting the man onto his back Demyx showed worry in his eyes as he adjusted his lover comfortably on his back.

Axel didn't say anything as he watched Vincent stride back to join his group. The disappeared in a different direction, muffled and angered voices soon faded.

"Is everyone alright?" Axel asked rubbing gingerly at the back of his head from hitting the ground, pulling off his hood and pulling down his bandana. His knee throbbed slightly but it was bearable.

Saix grabbed the bag off the ground and walked over. Larxene came over, her hood had fallen, bandana around her neck. "Damn girl has a good hook" she said rubbing at her jaw, a bruise was already forming along the edge it it.

"I wonder why he wanted to try all of a sudden" Demyx said adjusting Zexion on his back, the dirty blondes hood had fallen. Red could be seen smeared on the side of his head.

"I'll fix that for you" Axel said gesturing to the dirty blondes head.

"Huh? Oh yeah, damn, Kadaaj was fast." he smiled.

"Well, everyone's none the worse for wear" Saix said pulling the bag on.

"Yeah, lets get back, we'll worry about it later" Axel whispered eyes still traveling around the shadows as if something might pop out. Together they moved, hoods being pulled back up and again they were as a one.

.: Tuesday Morning :.

Roxas woke painfully, the roof of his mouth was sore, un-sticking his lips he yawned and cringed as light slid over his face. Turning over he rubbed his eyes and sighed, getting up quickly he padded to the bathroom. Turning on the light he closed the door and opened his mouth. The top most ball of the piercing glinted in the light and he examined it. There was some slight discharge but other then that it seemed fine. Turning on the water he filled up the cup beside the sink and took a sip of it. Swishing gently he spit it out and sighed.

Remembering everything the woman had said he was careful with his routine that morning. Brushing his teeth was interesting as he avoid hitting the piercing with the brush. But other then that it wasn't too hard. Rinsing his mouth again he figured a shower was in order. He was eager to see Axel though, hoping the red head had faired well the night before. The feelings were strong and he just wanted to make sure the red head was alright.

Having changed into a fresh pair of clothes he was out of the house. The fresh light of morning greeted him and as he walked he willed himself not to mess with the piercing in his mouth. Stuffing his hands into his short pockets he quickened his pace a little. He didn't know why he was so anxious to see the red head. Maybe because he had rolled and mulled over the thoughts the night before knowing the man was out fighting.

But as he arrived to the playground he couldn't help but smile. Sitting on one of the swings was the red head, smoke curling from his mouth. Their eyes met and Roxas smiled a little wider as he stepped over the barrier.

"Hey blondie"

"You're here early" Roxas said with a laugh taking the swing next to the red head.

"Yup, couldn't sleep at all last night, so I changed and sat out here" he replied. Roxas studied him for a moment and could see the faint traces of bags under his eyes from the sudden lack of sleep.

"Let me see your metal" he said sticking the cigarette in his mouth. Roxas smiled and opened his mouth to show the piercing. Axel reached out to take a hold of the blondes chin, tilting it to show the metal in a better light. Blowing some smoke from his nose he smiled. "Looking good"

Roxas smiled and closed his mouth. "It's weird though" he admitted with a laugh and started to swing a little.

Axel sighed "Last night was so stupid. Damn punk" he muttered.

"Oh yeah! Are you alright!?" Roxas asked looking over at him.

The red head snorted "Broke my collar bone, punctured a lung, got a fracture in m-my-" he broke off pulling the cigarette from his mouth and laughing at the horrified look on Roxas's face. "I'm just kidding" he laughed harder.

"That's not funny! I was freaked out all night!" Roxas said scowling. The red heads laughter died down and he smirked.

"Awww, you were worrying about me all last night?" he smiled when the blonde blushed.

"N-No, I just... oh shut up" he muttered looking away.

Axel laughed and reached over to ruffle the boys hair. Roxas smiled but hesitated when the red head didn't remove his hand. But in fact Axel leaned over, his swing creaked and he pressed a kiss to the blondes head.

"Like I said" he laughed. "Don't stop being so cute" he smiled and pulled away. Roxas was red and he glanced at the man.

"Hey" he whispered.

"Hmmm?" Axel blew some smoke out and looked over at the boy.

"I was thinking hard last night and..." he whispered bringing a knee up to place it on the swing then lean his chin on it looking up at the red head. "I want to.." he looked away.

"You sure?" Axel whispered.

Roxas knit his brow "You don't even know-"

"Yeah I do" he whispered with a wink.

"So..."

"I thought you had to wait ten days" he purred dropping his cigarette and mashing it out with his shoe.

The blonde hesitated "No tongue" he whispered with a half smile.

Axel studied him for a moment, eyes narrowing. Roxas just stared back, meet his gaze head on "Alright blondie. You seem sure"

Roxas hesitated but blushed a little when Axel reached out and cupped his face, leaning part of the way. "You sure? It might be awkward afterwards" Axel warned.

The blonde nodded and the red head leaned the rest of the way, eyes closing and Roxas shut his own as their lips touched. It was a soft kiss, nothing too intimate. A press of lips, Roxas opened his eyes to look into emerald. With another peck of the lips Axel pulled away.

"That's all you get blondie" the red head informed with a smirk. "Don't want to get anything infected"

Roxas blushed then smirked "So in ten days do I get something more?"

Axel gave a devious smile "Maybe, if you want something more that shouldn't be a problem" he whispered suggestively.

The blonde raised an eyebrow, his thoughts seemed to buzz at the words. He wanted to know just what else the more could be.

"Want to come hang out with me at work?" Axel asked standing up and brushing the back of his pants off.

"Of course, I'm not even sure where Hayner and the others are" he sighed standing up brushing his long shorts off.

"Who needs them" Axel chuckled. "Lets walk for awhile and then I'll get to my boring job"

Roxas smiled "Fair enough" together they walked from the playground. A mutal feeling of closenss between both. Like something else had been lifted from between them. It was a calming feeling for the blonde. He liked the thought of being close to the red head.