"Really?" Oh Roxas" Axel's face nearly split in two from the size of the smile he flashed at me. He let out a little 'yip' before crushing me to his bare chest.

"A-Axel, I can't breathe!" I gasped against his warm skin. "Let me go, I can't breathe I said!"

"Mm, but you've just made me so happy! Plus you're so soft and cuddly, why would I let you go?" He cooed, kissing the top of my head. Grunting, I struggled to free myself from Axel's vice grip. I managed to wriggle up a bit, giving me some room to turn my head and get some air.

"I won't be so cuddly and soft if you smother me to death." I said before sucking in several gulps of air. Axel chuckled before relaxing his arms around me and planting another kiss on the top of my head. I peeked up at him through my lashes. Axel had partially buried his face in my hair, eyes closed and lips curled in a soft, content smile. We lay like that until Axel squeezed me and inhaled deeply, letting it out in a sigh before crooking a finger under my chin, lifting my face up to look into my eyes. He placed a soft kiss on my lips, followed by another on my forehead.

"What was that about?"

"I'm just happy, that's all. I've wanted this for a while, and now I've finally got it." Axel stated before squeezing me gently again.

"Wanted what for a while?" I asked,

"To lay here like this, with you."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah."

We lay there for a moment in silence while Axel traced lazy lines and circles on my back with his fingers. I have to admit I don't know how to take in this situation. It's been so long since I've been so close to anyone, I wasn't sure how to react to it all. I felt awkward being intimate with someone— let alone my best friend. I hesitated before resting my head on his bicep.

"Axel, how often did you think about things like this?" I asked softly, enjoying the sensation of his gentle touches.

"Oh geez, almost all the time. Whenever I couldn't sleep or just ended up spacing out, I'd be thinking of you." He sighed.

"Yeah? What about me?"

Axel chuckled and flicked my nose. "Everything about you. Your laugh, your smile, those cute noises you make in your sleep, you know, just...You. Oh by the way, you smell so good you know?"

"I do not make cute noises in my sleep." I stated, frowning up at him.

"Oh yes you do. Like a little kitty." He insisted.

"I don't even like cats."

"That has nothing to do with it. Just accept that you're adorable when you sleep." Axel replied and pinched my nose. I swatted his hand away and offered a grunt as a response. He only chuckled and commenced to run his fingers through my hair.

I closed my eyes from the sensations of Axel's fingers flowing across my scalp. "So what are we going to do today?" I asked, trying not to succumb to the sleepy feeling creeping up on me.

"Mm, I dunno. What do you wanna do?" Was his answer

"I don't know. That's why I asked you, you butt." I responded, cracking an eye to look over at Axel.

"Did you just call me a butt?" He looked a little shocked.

"I did." I said simply.

He snorted before rolling on top of me.

"Gah! Get off of me! You're too heavy!" I cried, struggling to push Axel's body off of mine.

"No, I'm a butt remember?" He said sweetly, pressing me further into the mattress.

"God damn it Axel, you're gonna kill me! Get your heavy ass off!" I grunted as I tried to roll him on his side. "Axel!" I shouted before mushing his face, accidentally jabbing him in the eye with my thumb.

"Aaah, Coño!" He hissed and rolled off of me, holding both hands up to his eye. He sat there, hunched over, hissing more words in what sounded like Spanish.

"Oh shit, I'm sorry!" I sat up and tried to pull his hands away from his eye. "Let me see it."

"No, it hurts!" Axel hissed before pushing me back down with his elbow. "You've done enough damage, Bruto!" I frowned at him before shoving his shoulder, sending him toppling onto the bed. "Hey!"

"It was an accident you know!" I snapped before getting up and stomping to the bathroom, slamming the door behind me. Axel called after me but I ignored him and proceeded to take a leak and wash my face. When I went back to my room Axel was sitting up with my comforter draped across his lap.

"Roxas." He began but I didn't acknowledge him. "Roxas." He said again, his hand shooting out and dragging me into his lap.

"I thought I was a Bruto?" I quipped before trying to get up.

"Hey, I was just kidding ya know? You should be able to put up with my dark humor by know Roxas." He said softly and kissed my cheek. I 'hmphed', prompting him to cover my cheeks in kisses until I was laughing and trying to fight him off.

"Alright alright, I get it." I relented with a smile, awkwardly returning his kisses with one of my own. "Hey Axel, what's a Bruto anyway?"

"A brute. Only a brute would try and put out his boyfriend's eye day one." He said, kissing me when he saw the look I gave him. "I kid, I kid." He added before falling back on the bed, bringing me with him.

"Yeah, you better be." I said. "Why didn't you tell me you speak Spanish?"

Axel shrugged. "It never really came up in conversation. Does that bother you?"

I shook my head. "No. You just don't really look like a Spanish speaker. Where are you from?"

"I never told you?"

"Nope. I never thought to ask either."

"Huh… I'm from Puerto Rico."*

"Seriously?" I gasped, looking at Axel with wide eyes.

"Yes, seriously." He responded with a laugh. "Moved here when I was really young, but I try and go back whenever I can."

"Wow." I breathed. How did I not know this before? Now that I think about it that explains Axel's exotic looks. "Will you teach me Spanish?"

"I suppose I could. I'm not the best teacher in the world. I can teach you the swear words though!" He said with a grin.

"Axel, I mean it!"

"Okay okay, one day Roxas." He reassured me with a pat on the back. "Hey Rox." He started after a moment.

"Yeah, what?"

"Let's go out on a date."

"A date?" I repeated.

"Yeah a date. Let's make it official. Go on a date and all that cute romantic stuff." Axel sat up and grinned at me.

I thought for a moment before mirroring his grin. "Alright, I'd like that."

"Then it's a date! I've gotta go home and get changed and shiz though." He said, setting me to the side and standing. I was all at once shocked and embarrassed to be face to face with Axel's naked cheeks.

"I- I think you should put some clothes on first." I stammered, averting my eyes to the floor.

"Oh well shit, I'm still naked."

"How did you not realize you were still naked?" I questioned while Axel sat back down, covering himself with my comforter. "How did I not realize is the better question?"

"I didn't realize because I usually sleep naked. You didn't realize cuz you like seeing me naked."

I blushed and stood. "Whatever. I'll go get your clothes out of the laundry room. Don't destroy anything while I'm gone."

"What could I possibly destroy?"

"You'd find something." I said before heading to the laundry room. I popped open the dryer, confused to find nothing. Groaning I checked the washing machine to find Axel's damp clothes. Fucking hell.

"Well…" I mumbled to myself. "At least Axel looks good naked."

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*I don't necessarily have this set in the real world. I haven't exactly specified yet but I guess it's in Twilight Town. Anyway Puerto Rico is part of the Caribbean and since the game included Port Royal and Tortuga I figured it's acceptable. (Tortuga is Spanish for turtle if you guys didn't know) Also if you aren't aware, coño is like "Dammit or Fuck!"*

Gah, I'm so sorry I didn't get this out on AkuRoku day! I had every intention on posting it, honest! I had a doctor's appointment that day and didn't have much time afterwards! But hey, at least I've got it out now, right? Sorry for the long wait guys, and sorry if it's not as long as you would have hoped. I hope you enjoyed this slightly fluffy chapter anyway!

Review please and Thank you!

Yours,
Melodious Authoress