Zexion's POV

Our vacation was but a short stop. We all left the beach at five o'clock in the afternoon and returned to the castle by ten o'clock in the evening.

Thank Kingdom Hearts that we're out of that blasted beach.

Either way, most of my comrades fell asleep in the Grey Room. I had the decency to go back to my room as like Superior and Saix. It was a dreamless yet enjoyable sleep, a sleep that I was content unlike last night. Ugh, it was a very atrocious nightmare. I, the Cloaked Schemer, slept with one of the most stupid however very energetic members in a room and in one bed. I absolutely detest Larxene and her actions. But last night, even though I call it a nightmare, was also kind of weird. You see, when that loathsome Larxene shouted for me to kiss him, I was ready to kill her until Demyx kissed me on my forehead.

It was weird really, but yes, I admit that I have flushed red when he did that. It wasn't my fault.

But it really does reconsider my feelings for him. Even if I didn't have a heart.

Demyx was constantly disturbing my time when I was in the library. I did not know why he does it. He could have interspersed with Xion and the others, but in the afternoon, he always visits me with a piece of white chocolate cake and a cup of my favourite tea, Earl Grey. It was rare when he didn't visit me. I usually thought that he was in a mission or nagging the Superior on and on about wanting to have a puppy. I have confirmed that he was doing those things. But I was strangely lonely when he did not do it.

And when he says that we all do have hearts, I always chide him that we do not. But it is maybe because I've grown used to him, that I really research all the things with relations to 'heart' and 'feelings'. I've read many stories, theories and myths all about those two things and for me; it was practically one of the most impossible things.

And that is what I am going to do today. Again.

I was walking towards the library, wearing my cloak when I noticed a screaming match occurring inside the Grey Area. I peeked at the door way to see Superior and Saix doing—

I left away immediately.

Damn them and their public display of upmost affection. If you want to know, it involves a berserker dog and a dominating wolf.

Leaving that thought aside, I hurried away, passing the dining hall as my comrades eat their breakfast. Few of them had appalled faces, and the others were either smirking or covering the young ones ears. My lips quirked upwards as I saw them and walked forward once more, contemplating whether which one of them I should traumatize from my previous encounter first.

Yes, this is absolutely natural.

As I went inside the library, my nose instantly perked up at the oceanic smell. That must mean that Demyx was here before. I looked around the library and when I was at the last shelf, I stared at the mangas that I've brought before all completely aligned and with two new pillows and a blanket sitting by the desk. Maybe it's because Axel 'accidentally' burned my old ones when he thought that those were Larxene's. I do not know how he can recover so fast, past all those bruises on parts that should not be bruised.

Taking the pillow and blanket, a story entitled 'City of Bones' and a bookmark from my collection, I retreated unto my safe haven, otherwise known as the window sill. I've had a small mattress fitted in so that I can read without the usual disturbances that causes my… well, you know what I mean, to stay stiff.

As I got to the window sill, Kingdom Hearts was glowing in its glory. Usually, I could see Saix looking at it, but he was—well, never mind. Slipping off my cloak, revealing a t-shirt and black shorts, I sat on the sill with my back leaning on my new pillow and covering my legs with my blanket. Opening the book, a salty and sweet smell evaded my nose and I close the book, annoyed.

Is there no such thing as privacy?

"Is there something that you want, Roxas?" I asked out loud, noticing him because of his blonde hair. He came into my view, looking a little nervous.

"N-No," Roxas said nervously, twiddling his hands. He had his head down. "I just came here to send a message. I-Tt's from Vexen."

My eyes widened. "Did he find a remedy?"

He seemed to become stiff for a moment and go all quiet. I dropped the book from my hands and onto my lap, looking at him.

"H-He said that there was no cure," He spluttered, looking at his feet. "He announced it to us and said to keep it as a secret and so did the others, but I just f-figured that I should tell you, in case you get suspicious about us. I'm sorry."

I don't want to hear any more of it. I looked at Kingdom Hearts, silently cursing it and sighed.

"Then I must get used to this," I said quietly, but looking at him. I made myself smile serenely at him and his eyes widened. "It will be no hindrance in my missions. And thank you for informing me of this. I hope that everyone accepted the fact?"

"Actually no," Roxas grinned, still looking nervous. "Demyx had almost chocked him with his water powers. Axel was going to burn his lab and Lexaeus is probably helping him."

I choke back a laugh and he looked very surprised. Well, Axel had been a part of the 'I-will-kill-Vexen' part. "Look Roxas, you do not need to be so anxious around me. I hardly chide you. By far, you're the most mature out of the horde."

"Yeah, I know," He grinned, looking somewhat relieved. "But seeing you smile and chuckle, that's sort of rare."

"I know what you mean," I said seriously, but laughing in the end. "Either way, is there something else you want to say?"

"Are you going to kill Vexen?"

"Not quite," I said, leaning once again onto my pillow. "I already know who'll kill him. And he'll do a splendid job, if I do say so myself."

"Vexen! Get your ass right in this office this instant!" Superior's voice boomed angrily from inside his office.