Wow, another update! I'm on a roll! lol well not really...

Not much to say I guess... There's not really much to this chapter... it's pretty short lol

Enjoy! lol

Chapter 10
A Cup of Hot Water

July 11th, 2008

Demyx nearly dropped the mixing spoon with his laughter. Zexion grinned from his seat on top of the counter and watched with amusement as the blond bent down to pick it up with embarrassment, biting his lip and unsuccessfully attempting to seize his laughing fit, "Where did you hear THAT?"

The other boy shrugged and grimaced as Demyx mixed another handful of chocolate chips in to the bowl, "Don't you think you already have enough in there?" The blond paused, rolling his eyes, and shook his head, "You can never have enough, Z."

"I think you can... and I think you do." Zexion reached over to snatch the bag and hide it behind his back, "No more."

"Whatever." He smiled again, setting the spoon down and beginning to ball the dough in to small sections, "These are going to be the best cookies ever." There was a slight snort from his older friend, "Right."

Ignoring his disbelieving partner, the blond set the full tray of dough balls in to the oven, shutting the door and stretching, "Well, the first batch is in. Want to go start that movie now?"

"Sure."

They made themselves comfy in the basement, popping in a rented movie and spreading out across the couch. The two boys fought over control of the volume, in which Demyx won, and then forwarded through the previews until a loud 'beep' was heard from the kitchen above.

"You have to taste these!" Demyx called out, shuffling down the steps with a steaming plate of freashly baked cookies, "They are amazing!"

Zexion eyed the extra chocolaty baked goods with disinterest, "I'll try a bite I guess."

The blond laughed and picked up one from the top, holding it out to his friend with excitement. Zexion took a careful bite, nodding his head with approval once he swallowed it. Demyx took a bite from the other side next, grinning with satisfaction. Zexion noticed how the cookie still seemed to be held between both of their hands, and after glancing up to his younger friend, he examined the little tiny crumbs that seemed to linger on the blond's tempting lips.

"Good, huh?" He asked, frowning when he realized Zexion was spacing off, "Z?"

Zexion leaned the tiniest bit forward, brushing his nose against Dem's. The blond seemed to inhale quickly, relaxing immediately after. There was nothing stopping him, and with that thought, Zexion brought his lips to his friend's in a mess of cookie crumbs. His tongue tasted mostly like chocolate, but he figured that was okay since his own was most likely the same way. It was a rather stiff kiss, neither of them making any move to lift their hands, and Zexion pulled away after a few seconds, cursing himself for kissing Demyx in the first place, and then for knowing he was about to run away.

The younger boy seemed stunned as Zexion pulled himself off the couch and ran up the steps and out the door.

Ummmm?

July 28th, 2008.

"Kairi's on her way." Sora whispered.

Riku frowned and glanced at the door, biting the inside of his cheek, "How long until she gets here you think?"

"Ten, maybe fifteen, minutes." The brunet replied, "She's walking she said."

"That's really not a lot of time." Riku pouted, sitting down on the bed. Sora nodded, "It's not... but it's the best I could do." He placed his hands on either side of Riku's thighs, leaning his weight forward to lick the outer shell of his ear, "So stop whining and let's get to it."

For the first time since they met, Riku's entire face flushed red at the young boy's forwardness.

July 31st, 2008

"How you spend your days when I'm not around will always be a mystery to me."

And thank godfor that, Roxas noted. He watched his girlfriend find spots for all the freshly bought groceries inside the cupboards and refrigerator with boredom. Things always seemed less exciting when Axel wasn't around.

His cell phone started vibrating, and without checking it, he flipped it open with one swift move, "Hello?"

"Yo Roxy... I miss you already."

"Uh... hey." He replied lamely, glancing at Namine in the corner of his eye. She paused to watch him for a moment before continuing on.

"Do you miss meee?" The redhead cooed.

"Of course."

"Do you miss my tongue when it's-"

"No! We, uh, don't have any kitty litter to lend you, sorry." He choked out. Namine stood to her full height, gazing curiously.

"Ha ha... what about my hand-"

"No, no toilet paper either!" The blond nearly dropped the phone, shaking his head wildly, "I can't help you today okay? Call another time!" He slapped the tiny flip phone shut, his face completely flushed, and ignored Axel's screaming laughter on the other side as he did so.

"Who was that?" His girlfriend asked, turning to face him.

"Oh, uh... the neighbor."

"Leon?" She seemed to be in disbelief.

"No... or... well, yes. I mean, no, it wasn't Leon. It was Demyx." Roxas stuttered, looking around wildly, "I'm going to take a shower!" He jumped down from his seat and nearly ran from the room, texting the simple word 'shower' to his stupid friend.

By the time he gathered another pair of clothes and made it to the bathroom, the familiar redhead was just climbing in through the window. "Asshole." The blond cursed, shutting the door behind him. He switched on the overhead fan and expertly twisted the knobs to turn on the shower, "You're going to get us caught!"

Axel smiled and shut the window behind him, closing the blinds as well, "Am I? It's not my fault your so easily flustered you know."

Roxas shook his head and playfully punched the other boy's arm, "Shut up."

Axel took the hit easily and replied by pulling the shorter one in to his arms and running his hands down his sides, "Missed you."

"I just saw you ten minutes ago." Roxas reminded him with a heavy breath, closing his eyes partly as the redhead nibbled on his neck.

"Roxas!" There was a hard knock on the door, "Are you okay?"

"Namine." The blond whispered. Axel groaned in frustration and stopped what he was doing for a moment before ignoring the intrusion and returning to his previous actions.

"Yeah, I'm fine!" Roxas called out over the shower, "Just didn't feel that well. I think a hot shower will help!"

"Okay." She sounded unconvinced but didn't say another word. The boys continued on and moved their little meeting under the hot spray, not stopping until the water turned ice cold.

-Jaspen