Author note: Hi, this is dappledtiger. This is my new story, Stay with Me. It's AkuRoku. To let you know. If you don't like AkuRoku…I strongly suggest you Don't Read It! Anyway, on with the story and remember to review! This is MY plot…it DOES NOT go along with the Kh2 plot! Roxas's point of view!

Disclaimer: I don't own Kh2…I wish I did though…

Stay With Me

I had always wanted to be loved and to love someone. That was the one and only dream in my empty and lonely life. I was born on the streets and my parents were murdered on my second birthday. I thought they abandoned me. From then on, I didn't love anyone not even myself. I never made eye contact or talked with anyone. People bullied and bossed me around. I thought this was the life I was destined to live. But one day, that whole thought changed.

I woke up in the homeless shelter by the sound of chirping birds just outside of my crystal-clear window. I stretched and yawned. It was just another day of my empty and lonely life. I rubbed my four-year old eyes and got up. I started walking for the door when a hand stopped me. I turned around with anger in my eyes. There, right in front of me, was a young boy, older than me by two years. He had red, spiky hair and strange, purple marks under his emerald green eyes. He had a worried yet determined look in his eyes, which immediately caught my attention. For the first time, I made eye contact. The boy looked at me with a look I had never seen…Love. He had love in his green eyes. I just knew it. He even smiled at me and ruffled my dirty-blonde hair. I smiled back at him then turned away, shocked at what I had just done. I started blushing. The boy reached out his hand and turned my face so he could see me. I blushed even more than before. Then, something surprised me. The by started to talk.

"Hi! I'm Axel!" He said with happiness in his tone. He held out his hand and smiled. I was shocked. For sure I thought he was going to bully and boss me around but instead, he held out his hand and smiled. He was the first person to introduce himself to me without using violence or having hatred in his eyes. I cautiously and hesitantly held out my own hand. Axel grabbed my hand happily and suddenly, a wide, happy smile formed on my face. Axel was surprised but he was happy.

"What's your name?" Axel asked eagerly. He let go of my hand and the two of us were heading down the shelter halls and into the breakfast room. He looked at me with friendly eyes. I, on the other hand, didn't have those friendly eyes. I had sad and lonely ones. But, having met someone who actually wanted to be my friend, allowed my eyes to have some sort of light in them. A light that most people lacked. I gulped and took a deep breath.

"My name…is…it's…Roxas." I said shyly. I started to blush and Axel giggled.

"Roxas, huh? That's a cool name! I wish I had a cool name like that!" Axe said cheerfully. I was amazed. I just couldn't believe this. Some stranger was actually talking to me and…and…BEING FRIENDLY! Maybe Axel was the one who would fill in the gap in my life. Maybe he was truly someone who loves me. I suddenly snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of Axel yelling in awe.

"Gosh! Look at all this food, Roxas! I never thought an orphanage could have so much food!" Axel said excitedly as he grabbed m y wrist and dragged me to the serving counter. I was surprised at myself yet again. Whenever someone pulled me along, it usually was to hurt me, but Axel pulled me along because he knew I was hungry and that we were FRIENDS. I smiled to myself and happily got dragged along.

When Axel and I were up at the counter to order our food, I was petrified with fear. At the counter, I saw knives, forks, and spoons. I then looked up and saw this lady waiting for our orders. She had this soft and gentle look. I was scared and his behind my friend, Axel.

"What's wrong, Roxas?" Axel asked as he finished ordering our food. I poked my head out from behind him and I started to shake. Axel turned to look at the lady and then he looked back at me.

"Are you scared of Aerith?" Axel asked as he picked up our orders. I nodded and slipped back behind Axel when I saw her smile at me. Axel laughed and ruffled my hair.

"Roxas, this is JUST Aerith. She won't hurt you." Axel said in a calm and assuring voice. I listened and poked my head out again. This time the lady spoke to me.

"Hello, there little boy. What's your name? I've never seen you down here before." Aerith said in a gentle voice. I blushed and walked over to the counter. I smiled weakly and then looked down.

"I'm Roxas." I said quickly. Aerith smiled and repeated what I said.

"Roxas…Roxas…that's a pretty name." Aerith said kindly. I blushed, waved good-bye, and then ran off to Axel. When I got there, he welcomed me with a friendly smile. I hesitantly sat down and looked cautiously around. Axel was confused at me and couldn't help but ask.

"What are you looking for, Roxas? Did you lose something?" Axel asked as he looked around with me. I felt a pang of pain in my heart and I placed by hand in a clutch over my empty heart. Tears started to roll down my face and I looked to the floor.

"Actually…I lost everything. I always forget that my whole FAMILY IS DEAD! And it's all because of me! I shouldn't have ever been born! They would be happy and ALIVE if I was just never born!" I screamed. Everyone in the whole shelter looked at me. Some of the children walked away while others laughed and pointed at me. Some even made fun of me. But I didn't care. Hell, I never care. I wish I COULD…but I was never taught that. I never believed in CARE or Love. I then remembered Axel. I smiled to myself. For some strange reason, he made me feel…like I could love. I then got up without eating anything, and ran away to my room. Axel stared after me yelling words like " come back!" and "Roxas? What's wrong?" I didn't want to hear anything right now. I kept on running. I just kept on running away…away from everything. Away from my past. Axel started to tear as I disappeared from his sight. He got up, gave an angry look at all the people who were making fun of me, and stomped away after me.

"Roxas, please, can I come in?" Axel asked from the other side of my door. But all he heard were loud sobs. He opened the door with a key from the main desk. He walked in quietly and sat by me. He reached out his hand and moved it up and down my back. For some odd reason, this comforted me and I stopped my crying. I looked up at Axel with a grateful smile. I then leapt at him and gave him a long, loving and tight hug. All Axel did was hug me back. I then pulled away from him. He stared at me with those friendly, green eyes. He had a concerned look on his face, which startled me. Nobody had EVER looked at me that way. I felt warm and happy. I then knew that Axel…my best friend…was the one and only person that I was meant to love.

"Roxas, about earlier…at the cafeteria…what happened?" Axel asked curiously as we sat close together. I stared at him off a few moments then smiled.

"Oh…that. Do you really want to know?" Roxas asked hoping that his friend would forget about the whole thing. But as we all know, young children are full of curiosity. Axel nodded a 'yes' and I sighed. I took a deep breath and I started the sad and long story of my life.

" I was born in a house in Twilight Town and lived a happy and cheerful life…that is until THEY came. There were these two, tall men who came to our house. I never knew who they were but I knew one thing…they were the people responsible for my empty and lonely life. One night, they burned down our house and we were forced to live on the streets. It was my second birthday and my parents went out while I was sleeping to get me a birthday present. I waited and waited and waited for them to return but they never did. I thought they abandoned me but I was partly wrong. They were murdered. You want to know who did it? Those two men who burnt out house down. Then I came to this shelter just a few weeks ago and well…I met you! You changed how I looked at life! You made me feel…like I could love and care for someone again."

I finished my long story and Axel was deeply touched by it. He had wide eyes and trembling a little. I wanted to comfort him since he did that for me. I inched closer to Axel and wrapped my arms around him. He immediately snapped out of his trance and stared at me with a smile.

"Roxas, who is that someone you can care and love?" Axel asked curiously as he looked around my room for clothes and belongings. I stared at him for a few moments then smiled.

"Well, that person is…YOU." Roxas replied a little shyly. Axel stopped and swung around. He looked at the little, blonde boy and smiled at him. He then turned around continued to pack all of my stuff into a backpack. I stared at him in confusion but he kept to his work. After he had finished, he tossed me the bag that he had filled.

" Put this on your back." Axel said as he ran out the door to get his own backpack. I stayed were I was, a little worried about what he was planning. He looked at me and I guess he knew I was frightened. He sat down on my bed next to me and smiled.

"Roxas, you said you wanted to live in a place where people love and care for you…right?" Axel said with a questioning tone is his voice. I nodded and he continued.

"Well, we're running away…just the two of us. I know how much you don't like this place and I don't either so we could make a perfect team! What do you say?" I looked at him. He looked at me. Then I felt this feeling that told me to go with him. I nodded nad he smiled happily.

"GREAT! This is going to be great! I get to run away with my ultimate best friend! "Axel yelled happily. I laughed…something that I hadn't done in the longest time. Axel was the person who I loved and I was sure of it. We were even going to run away together…as a TEAM.

" Roxas, we're leaving at midnight." Axel suddenly said. I looked at him and nodded.

Midnight came fast. It was almost like it was always there. Axel snuck into my room and woke me up. He opened my window and in a few seconds, we were gone and on our journey.

TBC…

So, how'd you like my NEW story? I changed my mind and I might make it a trishot…a story with 3 chapters! Well, I'll think about it!

P.S. I update at least once a week. I have my other story to finish!

Peace out!