Here is my riskiest chapter yet. I really hope you people are mature enough to deal with it short of bumping up the rating. You'll see what I mean. heck, I'll even warn you.
Saving Axel
Chapter 10: A game in a Closet
Roxas's POV
"MUFFINS!" I yelled loudly as I ran up the stairs. I've had the little kitten for about a week and we have really bonded. I saw her short, stubby, fur covered legs carry her out into the hallway. "Hey, baby." I smiled and scooped her up with one hand as I walked into my room and shut the door behind me. I threw my bag on the floor and removed my glasses when I made sure I knew where Muffins head was and pet her silently as my eyes closed. All was peaceful before the night I have yet to face. Hell, maybe I could catch up on some of the sleep I've missed out on because of Axel.
"ROXAS!" Damn… stupid Sora. Said boy kicked open my door to model the costume he bought yesterday at the store. "I'm sexy, right?" he asked. Normally I would give an answer, but seeing as how without my glasses, everything looked like a big blob of color. Well…
"You look like a fat blob of green, blue, and brown," I replied sarcastically. The blob stopped moving.
"Do I seriously look fat?" he asked concerned, and I let my head fall onto my bed and I held out my open hand.
"Glasses, smart one," I sighed, and he laughed and placed the item in my hand and I put them on and looked to his outfit and giggled. "Nice…" I muttered. He was dressed in blue pants and a green shirt with a red cape around his shoulders with a red mask over his eyes. There was a small symbol on his shirt with the letters "BB" bolded in the dark green circle.
"I make on hell of a Broccoli Boy, right?" I nodded at his ridiculous outfit. I remembered yesterday when Riku, Sora, and I had been shopping for their outfits. Riku found Broccoli Boy and Captain Carrot and thought they were the shit and bought them to wear.
"Well, people will get a kick out of it." I smiled tight lipped so I wouldn't laugh anymore. He narrowed his eyes.
"Well, you'll get one hell of a laugh out of your outfit," he informed me and I nodded. The other day we had our annual competition where we play a game and the winner tells the loser what to wear to the annual Halloween party. I had been distracted by my argument with Axel the previous day, and lost to Hayner who came in first of the four of us. I stood up and placed Muffins in Sora's hands and he gently pet the small cat.
"Let me freshen up and we'll head over to Hayner's. Try not to get into too many fights against the forces of the dreaded cheese burger, Broccoli Boy," I joked and saw in the mirror Sora giving me the finger. I brushed my teeth and noticed Sora shifting on my bed nervously; he only does that when he had something on his mind. I read him like a book.
"Sumfin wong?" I asked with a mouth full of tooth paste and he nodded. What'd I tell you; like a book! He got up and placed Muffins on my bed and walked into the bathroom and sat on the floor beside the door.
"I'm confused," he admitted and I spit out my rinse and looked to him as I dried my face.
"About what?" I asked curiously and he looked down.
"For the longest time, I've been in love with Kairi; people have made bets on how long it will take us to get together. I've even been told how much she loves me." I stared at him. "She's even made a few moves on me, hell we kissed today behind the stairs." I stared, confused. Half the school wanted to be like that with Kairi, no…half the school feels special when she breathes the same air as them for god's sake.
"Dude, the problem is?" I asked skeptically and he looked up.
"That's just it!" he cried out and I slide down the wall to sit beside him, "You'd think I'd be on Cloud 9 and bragging up a storm in your face. Maybe I'd even be sneaking out of the party early with her, cutting class to see her, but I just…"
"Just?" I prompted and he sighed.
"Riku," he said simply and I continued to listen intently. "He wasn't happy when I told him, he may have looked happy and smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. I don't think he's jealous because he only became friends with Kairi because of me and only talks to her if I'm around or if the subject pertains to me. He's just…confusing me!" Sora placed his head on his knees. I placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and sighed. What do I tell him?
"You'll figure it out," I decided on and he looked up and sighed with a nod, "…just try to relax tonight, eat some candy, dance, and steer clear of spiked punch," I advised and he nodded as we stood up. We walked down the stairs and hitched a ride to Hayner's from my Uncle Sephiroth who was passing out candy at Zack's place. We walked up to his door step and Hayner opened it with a large smile.
"Come on in, guys!" he called and we entered the decorated house. There were fake cobwebs all over, fake skeletons, tombstones, and all other Halloween associated things out there. I saw Naminé putting up a few colored streamers and sent her a wave and received a hesitant smile. Hayner pulled on my sleeve and I followed him up the stairs and to his room.
"Your costume is on the bed," he informed me and I walked over and stared open mouthed.
"You're shitting me," I stated harshly with wide eyes, and he walked over and laced an arm around my shoulders.
"I'm shitting you not, my friend." He said with a goofy grin. I was in for one hell of a night.
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I've stared at my reflection for the past half hour and was mentally crying. I was dressed in a short, plaid mini skirt and a white blouse with white sneakers. I even had to wear a black clip in my hair and ditch my glasses again for contacts. In short, I hated Hayner with a passion at this point.
"ROXAS!" someone pounded the door and I marched over in a pissed off manner and glared at Hayner who was dressed as a Ninja. He laughed instantly and I wanted to slam the door shut on his face.
"Please Hayner, it's not that funny," I muttered over his laughter that was approaching hysterics as he clutched his stomach in pain. He straightened up and nodded as he wiped his eyes and stepped to the side so I could walk uncomfortably down the steps into hell.
"Dude, you're walking like you shoved a stick up your ass, loosen up or you'll draw more attention to yourself," he yelled to me over the loud music.
"Yeah, well, if I walk normally, this skirt will slide up and the lovely underwear you picked out does little to nothing for me. That'll call more attention that walking funny," I hissed at him and he nodded. I looked around and Hayner ran off at the first sign of Seifer, leaving me alone.
Dick.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Roxanne," I heard the cruel, humor filled voice of Seifer and I wanted to punch a wall, but I remembered what my teacher was talking about the other day. Fight or Flight; well, being the strong, brave individual I am, I chose the manly option.
Flight.Why? Because I ran out of that area like a bat outta hell. I don't think he followed, but I sighed and fixed the skirt on my hips and pulled up the knee high socks. I felt like a complete idiot right about now…I wonder how Sora's doing.
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Sora's POV
I was really bored. I hadn't seen Roxas since we got here and he left to go change into his costume. I still keep thinking about our conversation before we got here and can't find Riku. Kairi had found me and she was seated on my lap, dressed as a French Maid, as she happily chatted with Naminé who was dressed as a Greek Goddess. She did look very pretty tonight with her hair pulled up with a few pieces framing her face, and if I heard correctly, she made her outfit herself a few weeks ago. I hated how every guy that walked by looked at Kairi lustfully and I decided that the next guy to do it, I'm punching. The music was super loud and I was looking around for Riku and since it was rather obvious he wasn't looking for us, I decided to go find him. I nudged Kairi and she turned to me confused and I got up close to her ear so she could hear over the music.
"Going to get some food!" I lied loudly and she nodded as she got up to allow me to leave. I got up and headed for the kitchen to look for Riku. The man played tons of sports so he ate a lot of food since he lost weight a lot. I passed by people who were now spiking the punch and I sighed. Mental note: start drinking water from now on. When I confirmed he wasn't in the kitchen I grabbed a plate of two iced pumpkin cut-out cookies and wandered around some more. I walked to the dining room where the normally big table had been taken down and removed to the upstairs extra room and looked for him there and finally found him in his orange costume.
"RIKU!" I yelled over the music and turned from his conversation with~ "Shit," I muttered under my breath and turned to walk away quickly. He was talking to Yuna, the girl who was known for her crush on Riku. I really hope I didn't ruin the moment, Yuna was really nice, and Riku hasn't had a girlfriend since 7th grade and desperately needed one. I walked into the kitchen and out the back door into the dark, empty back yard and sighed as I face-palmed. What an idiot! I brought my head up and eyed the plate of cookies beside me for a few seconds before deciding on eating one. I heard the door open and close behind me and foot falls stopping behind me.
"Hey Broccoli Boy," I turned quickly at the sarcasm to meet Riku's smiling face, eyes covered by the orange mask.
"Hey yourself, Captain Carrot." He laughed happily and sat down beside me and grabbed the other cookie. "What did Yuna want?" I asked. The short brown haired girl was a cheerleader for the football team and would always try to talk to him after the games, but Riku was almost always kidnapped by thousands of fans and could never talk to her one-on-one.
"She told me how she liked me," he said nonchalantly. Why the hell is he so lame and indifferent about that? "I told her I didn't feel the same way, but how Tidus really likes her. I told her I wanted to be friends since I like someone else."
"Who?" I asked curiously and he turned away from me.
"The person I like I have followed closely for awhile, do whatever they wish me to do, be nice to their friends, but they're involved with someone else." He sighed, "Starting today, they started kissing, and I have to show I'm happy when I'm really not all that happy. I love this person, though, so if they're happy, I'm happy," he finished and started to eat the cookie he was holding, and I stared at the ground.
He knows this person really well, does whatever this person wants him to do, and is nice to all of their friends. He wouldn't do anything to upset this person. They're involved with someone else and they started kissing today…if they're happy…he's happy.
"Me?" I asked confused. I fit all the criteria and if I was wrong…shit! Why the hell would I even suggest that! I'm such a~
"Yes." I spit out my cookie. Did he just say yes?
"Excuse me?" I had to double check this and he turned to face me and took of his mask and smiled as he got closer to my face. What the hell was going on?
"I like you, Sora." I don't understand anything right now. My heart was racing as I stared into cool, aqua eyes. He reached up with his right hand and removed my mask so he could clearly see my blue eyes and closed the distance even more till our lips touched.It was slow and innocent at first as I got used to the feeling of kissing my best friend, who was a guy! When I got use to it a little, I moved a tad bit closer to him and he deepened it and I just relaxed and forgot that people could probably see us and placed a hand on Riku's face as he grabbed my waist and pulled my closer and onto his lap. We broke for air and were breathing deeply and looking into each other's eyes.
I'll tell Kairi tomorrow.
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Axel's POV
I don't know why the hell I was even here or why the hell I was invited. I bet Hayner doesn't even know my last name. Why the hell would I come here when I knew Roxas would be here somewhere! I already pissed him off the other day and I bet he never wants to see my mug again. I can disappear if I need to, I did when I was growing up, and I've perfected the art of avoiding hurt and have been practicing this with Roxas for the past week. The last thing I want to do is hurt him.
"Axel, will you just fucking smile!" Demyx smacked the back of my head when we reached the door. He was dressed as a punk rocker with the 80's hair and clothes and looked pretty believable. Marly was a hippy with the head band and stupid glasses. Larxene was dressed in regular clothes since she scared everyone as is and Demyx had surprisingly got Zexion to play along in the Halloween costume party. Zexion was dressed as a groupie of Demyx's.I threw in plastic fangs and what I wore during the day. I wasn't in the partying mood.
"Come on in!" some random party goer yelled after he opened the door. We walked in and Marly and Larxene went to the sitting room to be wastes and make out like normal. Demyx dragged Zexion off somewhere and left me alone. I walked over to the kitchen area, grabbed a drink from the cooler, not trusting the punch, and wandered off somewhere else. I'd leave, but my foster parents place is pretty far away from here and I don't know any buses going that way. I turned to the left when I heard Roxas's name.
"Yeah, he's a total douche!" Seifer shouted as he pushed himself into the conversation.
"Poor Sora has no idea his cousin is so hated."
"Rumor has it the kid is a homo!" some kid shouted and they all laughed.
"I'd hit it if he was!" the first kid yelled and they all laughed harder.
"Go for it, I'll take the photo~" I pushed Seifer against the wall and kneed him in the stomach and surrounding people turned to watch.
"Don't even EVER talk about Roxas like that again!" I growled at him and shoved him harder into the wall, "I ever catch you, any of you, I'll rip your fuckin' head off! Am I clear?" I threatened to the whole group. I heard the chorus of 'yes' and 'okay' and grabbed Seifer's head and hit it off the wall and left. I heard he picked on Roxas, and anyone who thinks about that will deal with me.
They think they could give me a hard time in a fight? HA! I've lived through hell and made it out. I'd do anything for Roxas, even if he doesn't want me too.
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Roxas's POV
I want to die.
I hate this! The stares, the glares, and the smacking of my ass are really annoying. The next person, boy or girl, that does it, I'm punching out the fucking window! I am so winning next year to get back at Hayner, because this is all probably revenge from when I won when we were 7. I made him wear a fairy princess outfit, but I didn't give him fancy underwear to wear with the outfit and he wore it in the house for a day, not a party! Well, the place should clear out in about…two hours time. I've already lasted an hour, I can last two more, I guess, as long as I don't run into Seifer.
Speak of the devil, there he is. Great…what? Why is he avoiding me? I'm surprised he hasn't taken pictures yet or locked me in a closet. Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind spending some time in a closet right now. I walked toward the sitting area hoping to find Sora with Kairi and Naminé only to see two scary things.
One: they were playing spin the bottle and saying my name. Oh shit.
Two: Marly and Larxene are here which means Demyx and Zexion are here, indicating that Axel is here somewhere. Double oh shit. I turned on my heel and ran off to the basement where the music was the loudest and looked around. Closet! I found one! I've been a bit afraid of closets since Kairi's party for Sora's birthday. I opened it quickly, when I assumed no one was looking, and shut it behind me and sat on the box surrounded by jackets. I'm sure I'd be safe in here from people. I felt around for the string that turned on the light, but couldn't find it and gave up after a few minutes.
Damn, stuck in the dark. Could be worse I suppose.
That's when the door opened to reveal Axel.
Shit, just had to say that huh.
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Zack's POV
I was pretty grateful when Sephiroth volunteered to help me pass out candy. It was always difficult since every little kid liked to stop by my place since I'm so nice.When I first moved here, I was hoping to marry and have little kids of my own running around my backyard because I bought it with that in mind. Sadly, three months later I realized I was gay, and that was three years ago. Instead of moving to an apartment, I let the neighborhood kids play in the back. I'll just say I'm a favorite of the kids.
"Zack, you're out of Snickers!" Sephiroth yelled from the living room as I handed a little kid a mini candy bar. I rolled my eyes and the little girl's mom laughed.
"Sounds like you have a friend, Zack."
"No, I have a free loader," I amended and she laughed as she walked off. I saw a gap in people and checked my watch to see that Trick-or-Treat was only about ten more minutes. I placed a bowl on the porch in case someone walked by when I was inside. I got up and saw Sephiroth with a bowl of candy on his lap as he sat on my couch in the dark watching old Halloween movies.
"I'm sorry, you ate them all, Seph," I sighed and he nodded.
"You done yet?" I checked my watched and looked out the window of the door.
"Why don't you help out with the last ten minutes?" I suggested and he stared at me horrified.
"I'm not~"
"Come on!" I called and walked over excitedly and pulled him off the couch and outside. I fixed his black shirt and pushed him out the door right as some kids walked up the walkway. I put the bowl into his hands and he looked like I just gave him a ticking bomb.
"Trick-or-Treat!" the little kids yelled in unison. Sephiroth took some candy from the bowl and looked to me and I nodded and he placed one in each bag and got thank you's as the kids ran off to their parents. He turned to me triumphantly and I laughed lightly.
"Having fun, Seph?" I asked and he sat on the steps and patted his hand on the step beside him and I sat down and leaned on him slightly. I brought an arm around me and pulled me a tad bit closer and kissed my forehead.
"What are we gonna do when this is over?" he asked me quietly and I shrugged in response. I pulled away when some kid showed up. Sephiroth provided the candy, I said hello to their mother, and they left.
"I was thinking movie marathon, but what do you want to do?" I asked as I got up. It was about time to pack up and he followed me inside. I kicked off my shoes and I was lightly pushed onto the couch and Sephiroth climbed on top of me.
"I was thinking I give you a little Halloween present," he smirked seductively and in the light cast from the movie, he sort of turned me on. He lowered his head and kissed my lips slowly. It was quite enjoyable, but made me want more. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he deepened the kiss. I felt him lick my bottom lip, asking for entrance which I provided, and the kiss was way more enjoyable. I felt him relax above me, his right knee in between my legs and both hands on either side on my head. We separated for air and as I panted he kissed all over my face moving to my neck. I gasped in shock and pleasure.
Yes, I was enjoying this so far.
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Roxas's POV
He looked thoroughly shocked to see me in the closet…or my outfit of choice, but I don't think he can see anything other than my face.
"Do you have a love of closets, or are you checking out Hayner's leather jacket?" he asked and I narrowed my eyes at him only to remember I wanted to apologize for the other day.
"Axel, I wanted to~" he fell forward into the closet and quickly turned and banged on the door.
"YOU ASSHOLES!" I heard the click of the lock and Axel's heavy, depressed sigh. "I'm sorry, Roxas, that you have to see me. I know you hate me~"
"That's what I wanted to say," I interrupted and he looked up and I heard him fumble around in the jackets and the lights turned on full blast blinding me temporarily since I was in the dark longer than him.
"Roxas…" Shit, he saw my clothes. I opened my eyes and was about to slap him for laughing, but he looked…what's the word? Excited? Turned on? Anyway, pick your word, but he liked the outfit.
"I lost our yearly Halloween bet and I have to wear this, but I digress, I just wanted to say," I looked him in the eyes, "I'm sorry for the other day. I was angry because you just left for two weeks and didn't bother to call or text like you promised. I was really worried about you, okay?" I hated to admit this to him for it wounds my manly pride, but I'd rather him not hate me.
"Oh. You're forgiven," he said simply, if not a little distractedly. It was silent for a little bit.
"Why were you pushed in here?" I asked confused.
"Well, they wanted us to play a little game of Seven Minutes in Heaven." I stared in a quiet shock, "You do know what it is right and how to play?" I nodded.
"I know what Seven Minutes in Heaven is. I had to play it once with Naminé," I sighed remembering that. We just sat in the closet since neither of us wanted to do anything and made kissing noises.
"Know how to play?" he asked as he reached up a hand to the light, "I'm getting too hot." He dimmed it by pulling the string. I stared in wonder at the coat next to me since I couldn't bring myself to look Axel in the eyes. I felt his hot breath on my face, and I looked slightly to see his smirking face, "Wanna play, Roxy?" On normal circumstances, I would punch him for giving me such a girly and degrading nickname, but this wasn't a normal situation.
If I'm wrong, please tell me when you were in a costume of the opposite sex with a red headed nightmare pressing you to play Seven Minutes in Heaven with him. I'd love to hear how you got out of that mess.
I nodded hesitantly.(alright. from this point onward things get very...physical,ok? They don't go all the way, but it gets rather intense. I better not get a complaint. I warned you!)
He brought up his right hand and set a timer on his watch. He turned the lights off completely and moved toward me, but I kept backing up until I was pushed up against the wall. Then his lips touched mine. I had only kissed Axel once and he was my first kiss so I had zero experience under my belt and Axel knew that, I guess. The kiss was simple lip on lip contact; nothing extra, and I was grateful. Axel pulled away and I looked into Axel's green eyes, making out the outline of his face in the dark.
"That was the preliminary round; you ready for the fun part?" he asked in a seductive voice, but I heard a questioning, worried undertone. I nodded and he really did step it up a notch or, more exactly, fifty notches. He attacked my lips in a heated kiss and placed a knee in between my legs right against…you know. He placed an arm beside my head to brace himself and I didn't know what to do. I felt a little vibration. He was laughing at me! I started to move hesitantly with him and he seemed to like this. He licked my bottom lip and I hesitated. What do I do? He pulled away slightly so his lips ghosted over my own.
"Open your mouth when I do that," he murmured and I kissed him this time, and he licked my lip again. I opened my mouth and felt his tongue invade my mouth. It felt really weird, but rather enjoyable. His tongue hit mine and coaxed me to move mine as well. This was so foreign, yet he was a damn natural! I moved it hesitantly and we began to battle for dominance. I lost, of course, and he mapped out my mouth and pulled away for breath. I was breathing deeply and panting as he began to kiss parts of my face. I gasped and whimpered quietly as he moved to my neck and kissed and sucked at my pulse. My heart was going crazy right now, and Axel was not helping by licking my pulse. He moved his hands and started to unbutton my blouse to reveal more skin. He kissed all over my collar bone and bit down on it. I moaned quietly as he kissed and licked the damaged skin. He moved his knee and I moaned out again and let him hold me closer and he attached his lips to mine again, but this time it was way more passionate, because I knew a little bit more what I was doing.
He finished the shirt and kissed down my chest and placed his hands on my hips. I was biting my lips so hard I was drawing blood and the crimson liquid didn't compare to the taste of Axel. Just how far did Axel intend to go? I really didn't care how far he went because I was enjoying the pleasure Axel was giving me.
"Roxas," he groaned when he reached my mouth again for another heated kiss. I had a feeling he was enjoying this too. He licked the bleeding part of my lip and I shivered. He pulled me closer and bit into my neck again, causing me to gasp and moan as he licked at it.
Beep, Beep, Beep(Your safe now I suppose)
"Oh…seven minutes are up," Axel panted. He removed his leg, and if it weren't for his hold on my waist I would have fallen. I was a panting, sweaty mess and Axel helped me sit on the box. He stood up right and I began shakily rebutting my shirt as he watched me. He turned the light on so I could see and I observed that he was sweating as well. I finished making myself look presentable again and he grabbed my hand and helped me up. He opened the door and I turned the light off and we hesitantly look around and bolt out of the closet and up the stairs. We were panting and laughing a bit and we ran out the back door. I fixed the skirt again and he sat on the back steps.
"Did you enjoy that?" he asked with a smug look in his eyes. I looked to him and fell down beside him and took his hand.
"You know what? I actually did," I smiled to him and he smiled triumphantly. I leaned onto his shoulder.
"I guess I win. Been trying to get that far for weeks," Axel admitted and I laughed.
"Nope," I sighed and looked to him and his confused glance, "you gotta pass the family test, and I don't think you're ready for that." He sighed loudly and leaned back causing me to fall sideways onto his lap.
"Then can I scream 'I almost got into Roxas's pants'?" I looked to him confused and laughed lightly.
"No, I want to keep it on the down low for a little, if you don't mind," I told him, and he nodded.
"Whatever makes you happy, Roxas." I sighed and looked to the ground quietly."Come on, let's get your normal clothes and I'll walk you home." I nodded and stood up with his help and fixed the damn skirt. He laughed at me and I shoved him. He intertwined our fingers and we held hands again as we weaved through the crowd. I was pretty happy right about now; Axel had that effect on me. Always has, always will; I just wished I knew what would be waiting for me down the road being with Axel.
If only he told me his past ahead of time.
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