This is what you've all been waiting for! Kinda!

It had been one year to the day that Sora had found the two runaways standing in the dark and pouring rain. One year since Roxas had nearly been lost to the Keyblade. One long year since another pair of unfortunates had ended up in Leon's home. And one year since Axel had decided he couldn't stand the thought of life without his little blond.

And for that one year celebration, everyone they knew (and probably dozens they didn't) had gathered at the Beast's mansion for the party to put all other parties to shame. There was dancing and music and games and anything else you cold ever dream of… except for the happy ending.

"You're breaking up with me? Because you found someone else?"

Zack smiled sadly. "I'm sorry, Roxy… I didn't want to hurt you, kid. Honest."

"How long have you been cheating on me?"

"Only two days, I promise. And I would have come to see you sooner to explain everything… but I couldn't ride my motorcycle in the snowstorm. I wish things could have worked out between us, Roxy. But it was great while it lasted. Stay cute, okay? You'll make some guy really happy one day. Bye."

"Bye."

In moments, Axel was at his side trying to console him, but Roxas couldn't look at the redhead, he was too confused. So he ran away.

Roxas stood in the corner, breathing heavily from running. "Why…" he whispered. "Why, why, why!"

'Why wasn't I upset that Zack cheated on me? I know I was planning on breaking up with him anyway, but that was because I realized he… he's not the person I'm really in love with. Because Axel is the one I…'

His face turned red at the thought of his best friend.

'Then it's true… I am in love with Axel…'

Roxas took a deep breath before sprinting down the hallway.

'I have to tell him how I feel before I chicken out!'

Axel stood outside on the balcony, leaning against the railing as he stared out over the forest below. He sighed softly, not bothering to look when the door was opened. "Roxas…" he said under his breath.

"You feel bad for him too?"

"Poor kid deserves better than that jerk. That's for sure."

"I understand how you feel. I… I went through a lot when it came to relationships when I was his age up until I started dating Leon… Zack wasn't abusive, he was a good first boyfriend for Roxas. He needed to learn what heartbreak was like one of these days."

"I know. I just wish I could have protected him better."

"You can't protect him if he doesn't want you to."

He sighed. "Guess not. If only life were a bit simpler, huh?"

There was a long pause of silence, not awkward silence, but slightly more tense than peaceful in anticipation of Cloud's next words… "You know he's not going to magically fall in love with you unless you take some sort of initiative."

"Yeah, but I can't do that. He's too fragile, too precious… And that was his first break up. I'm not planning on doing anything for some time. Why are you asking me this now?"

"Well, Axel, you're getting to the age where you should maybe start thinking about marriage. You've got to settle down sometime you know," Cloud smiled at him sadly. "You can't wait for you-know-who forever. There are other people in the world who would beg on their knees to be with someone like you. At least… try a relationship with someone. It's been a long time since you've really been out, on a date or otherwise."

"I guess…" Axel replied, turning to look at him and noticing the wide-eyed blond behind Cloud. "Roxas… how long have you been there?" he said nervously, feeling his heart ache when the boy simply spun around and ran back inside.

"Follow him, Axel. He wants you to chase him this time."

"Roxas!"

Cloud simply smiled as Axel rushed after the boy. "Ah, young love. So cute."

Leon's voice whispered softly in his ear from behind, warm hands resting on his arms as Cloud leaned back against his lover's chest. "Cloud, it's getting cold. Come back inside."

"I'm not ready yet. Just keep me warm for a few minutes…"

"If you want to cuddle we can just… turn in early…" he replied with obvious double meaning.

The blond laughed quietly, turning and pecking Leon's lips. "I love you."

"Well, Axel, you're getting to the age where you should maybe start thinking about marriage. You've got to settle down sometime you know… You can't wait for you-know-who forever. There are other people in the world who would beg on their knees to be with someone like you. At least… try a relationship with someone. It's been a long time since you've really been out, on a date or otherwise."

"I guess…"

'Axel is already in love with someone? Even if they don't feel the same about him… he still loves them. He could never love me. And he's going to start dating again… I remember how much it hurt when he used to date those girls that would hang all over him back when we were a part of the Organization. Now that I know how I feel about him, it's going to hurt even more…'

"Roxas!"

He gasped, spinning around to face Axel with surprise. "A-axel…"

"I'm sorry if I upset you… I didn't know you were listening. Please forgive me if I hurt you."

"You're in love with someone?" he squeaked.

"What?"

Roxas swallowed thickly, speaking up slightly. "You… you're in love with someone…"

Axel looked away. "Yeah. I am."

"I see…" he bit his lip as a memory came to mind. "Is it that girl?"

"Sora, have you seen Axel?"

"He went out back, but don't follow him."

"Why not? He's my best friend and I have to talk to him."

"Really, Roxas… you should just sort of let him have some time to himself. Everyone wants some alone time every once in awhile. Please."

"What are you playing at? I'm going to see him and that's the end of it!"

Roxas pushed past his 'cousin'. Sora heaved a sigh. "Sorry, Axel… I tried."

Roxas reached the door and cracked it open slightly, listening to the strange noises coming from the other side.

"I love you…" a girl sighed.

"I know you do, baby…" Axel replied in a deep purr.

Roxas gasped silently, listening more closely.

"Tell me you love me."

"You know I can't do that, babe. But I can show you…"

The blond poked his head out and his body followed, letting go of the door in shock at the sight of Axel pressing the shirtless girl up against the wall, his own shirt falling to the ground as his hands groped the girl's breasts and his mouth was deeply engaged with hers. The door slammed shut with a loud BANG and Axel snapped his gaze to meet Roxas'.

"Roxas… This… this isn't…" he scrambled for words but couldn't find any that would make the situation seem any less horrible.

Roxas felt his face get hot and scalding tears run down his cheeks. He clenched his fists and ran back inside, running past an apologizing Sora and into Cloud and Leon's room, throwing his arms around the blond man's waist and sobbing into his shirt.

"Roxas…?" Cloud tensed for a moment before hugging him comfortingly, rubbing slow circles on his back as he hushed the boy. "Shh… it's alright. I've got you."

Leon looked at Cloud, noting the equally confused look on the elder blond's face. Leon knelt beside Roxas and pet his hair softly. "Hey… it'll be alright, kiddo… it's alright… Cloud and I will take care of you. Cloud, I'll make the kid some hot chocolate, try to calm him down."

"Alright."

'Why? Why am I so jealous?'

"No. She's the farthest thing from my mind. I told you that it was a bad decision to do what I did, and I'm sorry. That was a long time ago, Roxas, she meant nothing and still means nothing. The person I love… The person I love is someone I'm very close to. Someone I've known for a long time. And I'll be honest with you, Roxas… I'm not really all that into girls. I prefer guys."

"Oh… okay…" he replied, wiping his eyes. 'I guess… I guess Axel likes a guy he's known for a long time. Maybe Saïx? Eww… I can't imagine Axel kissing Saïx EVER. But I know one thing… it couldn't possibly be me. I mean… I don't think Axel and I have known each other very long. Maybe it's Demyx? That I can sort of see… But still… it would be nice if he was in love with me. Not that that could ever happen.'

"So you aren't mad at me?"

"No. I'm not mad. But I am tired. Can we go to bed soon?"

"Sure, Roxy. Anything that will make you happy."

'Kiss me, then… God, what am I thinking?'

"Axel?" Roxas called his name softly in the dark.

"Mm?" he groaned sleepily, blinking glowing green eyes to look at the small-framed boy in his arms. "What's wrong, Roxas?"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Mmhm… You can ask me anything," Axel buried his face in Roxas' neck, making the boy shudder slightly (as he was very sensitive there).

"What's marriage?"

"Well… it's when two people love each other a lot… so they decide to stay together forever."

"Oh… that sounds nice…"

"Yeah."

'If only I could marry Axel… but there's no way he could ever love someone like me…'

'Sometimes I wish I could marry Roxas… but there's no way he feels the same way…'

"Goodnight, Axel."

"Goodnight, Roxas."

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