ROXAS

I slipped the clue in my pocket and jogged down the street and around a corner to my favorite bookstore. When I'm not at work wasting half of my life, I'm here wasting the other half. I absolutely love to read. I always sit in a corner somewhere in here and read. I would stay here forever if they didn't kick me out all the time. I went straight to the back of the store where all the good books were and began looking for my favorite book. Just as I spotted it I bumped into one of the employees.

I started to apologize but stopped when I recognized who it was. "Oh, hey Zexion. I didn't know you were working today."

"Hello Roxas. How have you been?" He said quietly. Zexion isn't a man of many words. He usually only speaks when spoken to, and sometimes in the back of my head I wonder if he's like… emo or something.

He's got his hair flipped in his face all the time. I like Zexion pretty good though. He's the smartest friend I have, no offense to Olette. He's not all wild and loud like everyone else, and we actually have normal conversations when he does talk. Not only that, he always tends to appear from somewhere with a good book for me. And what's more, when he's the last one in the store he lets me stay until he leaves! Guess people who have the same passion for reading can sympathize with each other.

Zexion's a little on the short side, like me. And I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm not short. Everyone else is just too tall, and I just so happen to drink a lot of coffee so there.

I rather like Zexion's hair though, because it's not as stand outish like everyone else I'm friends with. "I've been good. What about you?" I responded before pulling the book off the shelf.

"I've been well. Haven't you already read that?" He asked as he reorganized the shelf in front of him.

I nodded then let the book open to where something was stuck in it. I let out a small 'ah ha!' before pulling the folded up paper from the book.

"I was just looking for something. It was good to see you Zexion. I'll see you later."

"It was good seeing you as well Roxas. Until next time." Zexion gave a small wave then continued to stock his shelf. As I walked to the exit, I spotted a book that looked like it would be good. I went over and picked it up, and skimmed the first chapter. Huh… good first chapter. Just one more chapter couldn't hurt…

I ended up staying until closing time (10:30 PM!) and Zexion had to put me out. "I'm your friend Roxas, but you still have to leave. Why don't you just buy the book?" Zexion asked, pushing me towards the door.

"Are you mad? It's much better to just sit and read where you are instead of buying a book! You can't put it back when you buy it. That's why libraries have more business than a bookstore. You can always get more after you read the first ones you get." I explained before he pulled the book out of my hand and put it back in its place.

"I guess that makes sense. Although you can read a book over and over when you have ownership of it. I will see you tomorrow Roxas." Zexion said then pushed me out the door.

"How do you know if you'll see me tomorrow?"

"You always come here."

"Point taken. See you tomorrow then."

"Roxas?"

I turned back around. "Huh?"

"If you don't mind me asking, what was that paper you retrieved from that book about?"

Shit! I totally forgot about it! I wonder if I was supposed to find all these clues in one day… If I was, I'm totally screwed and Axel's probably epically pissed at me.

"Oh, I completely forgot all about it. It's a clue for this scavenger hunt Axel has me on. Lemme see what it says this time."

Yay Roxas you found the clue! Yay yay yay! This one was too easy but since you nearly went insane, I had no choice but to give you baby stuff. Okay so here's another one. Gosh these easy clues make me wanna set fire to something!

What has four arms, four legs and one set of lips? Hahaha Meet me at my place to figure it out!

See ya later Roxy!

Axel out!

"What kinda riddle is that?" I said, rather disgusted. Do I even wanna know?

"What riddle?" Zexion asked. I handed him the paper. No way was I about to repeat that stupidity.

"That usually refers to two people kissing Roxas." Zexion said then handed me the paper.

"What?!"

"I said it usually refers to-"

"No no, I heard you. I'm just… why would he ask me that?" I scratched my head, seriously perplexed by that riddle.

"Roxas… I think Axel's trying…" Zexion started then turned pink. "Er, never mind. You should just go ask him yourself." Zexion said, waving me away.

"If he isn't mad at me for not coming sooner that is." I said then called Axel.

"Roxas! about time you called me! I thought you had fallen in a ditch or something! Are you sure you're okay?" Axel said.

"Sorry, I got held up at the bookstore. Do you still want me to come by?"

"Oh sure sure! Dem's not here so I'm good."

"All right then. Be there in a little bit." I hung up and turned to Zexion.

"So I'll be leaving now. See ya tomorrow." I waved then started back towards Axel's place. I knocked once and the door flew open. There stood Axel, beaming down at me.

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Hahaha! There you have it Clue numba five! Like I said, I had the set number of eight… but like I was getting giddy when I was thinking of how Axel would tell so I bumped it down to five… well six if you count the riddle up thar.

Next Chapter: These Are My Confessions!

Yours,

Melodious Authoress