Burning Passion

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Oblivion slowed as they came into towering rock spires. The ride there had been exhilarating. Axel gazed up at the hoodoos in awe, unable to stop the smile that spread across his face and lit his green eyes. He leant back into Roxas, appreciating the structures and the shade they provided. He'd never seen them up close like this before. His heart fluttered as he rested against the blond's strong frame and found himself in awe that Roxas was allowing it. He felt like he was finally living. Roxas' hand on his hip squeezed gently, and he guided Oblivion to a trot. He purposely wound through the hoodoos as he guided his horse down into the gorge to let Axel enjoy himself. When they came to a cave system, he dismounted to tether his horse to a post at the mouth of the cave. He offered a hand to Axel, helping him down and guiding him, while he gathered their supplies with the other. He squeezed Axel's hand reassuringly, guiding him inside and excited for him to be here. Axel noticed the cooler air immediately and sighed in contentment. It reminded him of cool coastal breezes, back from where he was born. Roxas chuckled a bit and set about starting a fire. Axel could see that Roxas had stayed here before, noting the personal items inside. Roxas rummaged for a moment before he started a torch and guided him deeper into the cave. He grinned, Axel's enthusiasm was palpable when they came across gunpowder and dynamite. There were lots of raw materials stored here, but he purposely stood back and observed Axel to see what he would do.

"Take what ya' want. Show me what you can do," Roxas purred to him. Axel looked absolutely delighted, tugging down the bandanna across his face and revealing a huge grin. Roxas could see that his green eyes were absolutely glittering as he surveyed the inventory. He liked seeing him this lively and fired up. It felt good, seeing the kid so happy.

"Anything off limits?" he purred back, stretching confidently. The kid was absolutely passionate about this for still being so young. Roxas chuckled, and unable to take it any longer, pulled down the cloth covering his own face so that he could gently kiss Axel. He only pulled back when the red-head melted against him. Then, he shook his head and secured the torch, affixing it to the wall letting the red-head explore.

"You do whatever you want," he answered with a satisfied smile, watching as Axel took a variety of materials, already formulating a plan in his head. He smiled as the overjoyed red-head got to work. Once he had the supplies that he wanted, Roxas left him be to work. It took the better part of the day and a few supply runs before Axel finally disappeared for hours, giving Roxas a general idea of where he'd be. It was nearly dark before Roxas saw him again. Axel hadn't even stopped to eat. Roxas had begun to worry but it faded when he saw that green eyes were glittering in delight. He was messy but absolutely beaming as he told Roxas he was ready. The red-head's excitement was infectious.

"We need higher ground, North of here. 's gonna be big," he purred. The energy around him was absolutely buzzing. Roxas nodded, wiping some residue from his cheek and watched the adorable red-head affectionately. As he followed his lead, they mounted his horse. Axel had a borrowed a bag and had it packed with materials as he'd trekked back and forth to minimize trips, but left it behind, now. The blond followed his directions, but when they got there, Axel surprised him by asking a question instead.

"What you gonna do with all'a this? You got more than enough explosives to blow up Radiant Garden." Axel asked, purring in delight. Adrenaline was still buzzing through his body and he was excited to see the result of his hard work. Roxas' eyes sparkled. He didn't mind one bit, reveling in the red-head's excitement.

"Merchants are bringin' a shipment through by train." He snorted in amusement, "'s supposed to be more secure that way. Lots'a valuables are gonna be up for the takin'. 'm gonna blow up the tracks an' derail it." Blue eyes glimmered up at him. "Yer gonna love munny an' the freedom it brings." Green eyes glittered as he grinned at the blond.

"Oh? You offerin' to share with me?" Roxas hummed appreciatively.

"Wanna join the heist?" Axel looked delighted. His lips curved up and he couldn't stop the smile that spread across his face.

"You'd let me?" Blond brows rose and Roxas smiled at him wryly.

"I ain't gonna tell ya' no. Ain't gonna make you either," he answered. "Do whatcha' want, gorgeous." Axel stared at him, captivated for a long moment. The horse canted in a slow circle as Roxas let Axel pull him into a deep kiss. He kissed back passionately, his hands framing slender hips. Crystalline green eyes glimmered, flecks of gold reflecting in them as hues from the setting sun shown in them. His fiery hair swayed, the variants of red lightening in the fading light. Roxas admired him and hummed softly in pleasure. "Now, whatcha' got to show me?" Axel chuckled in amusement.

"Patience," he purred, kissing Roxas deeply, "got it memorized?" The blond groaned pleasurably, kissing him back possessively. The things this kid to him... he was absolutely burning up.

"'kay," he murmured, realizing that the red-head was waiting for the sun to fade as they got lost in another kiss. Just as the last traces of red disappeared from the horizon, Axel gestured to a jar at the bottom of the hill, his heart pounding in excitement and his lips curling up into a grin. Blue eyes widened and Roxas chuckled breathlessly. Oh the guts this kid had... "Is that…" Axel smiled wickedly.

"Nitroglycerin," he answered. "Do me the honor of lightin' it?" The blond grinned, chuckling in amusement. Axel was even playing with volatile substances that most of his men were too cowardly to go near. This kid had to be made for him. Humming, he nodded but didn't look away from those sparkling green eyes as he lifted his pistol, shooting. The glass shattered as it exploded, Roxas gasped in delight, grinning at the burning passion reflecting in those green depths. Then his blue eyes flicked to watch Axel's handiwork. Black powder caught fire, trailing into the hoodoos, and there were several similar explosions along the way. He gazed at the red-head in appreciation, realizing this was part of the display. The first one lit up in a flurry of flames and just as Roxas' blue eyes glimmered, it set off a chain reaction for a total of thirteen lighting up the night sky in a glorious wall of fire. Axel watched the delight on the blond's face at the beautiful catastrophe, feeling so incredibly drawn to him. Their eyes met and he grinned, tugging the red-head closer but just before their lips brushed, the kid breathed, "wait for it…"

As the fire reached the center of its ring, there was a whistling sound and blue eyes snapped back up to the sky. Roxas gasped in genuine awe, watching colors explode across the sky in a furious, deafening succession. Roxas was completely captivated by the display. Axel watched him, admiring the look on his face. He enjoyed catching Roxas by surprise." I ain't never seen fireworks before," he whispered. The red-head chuckled a bit.

"I did once b'fore I came here. I like changin' fire different colors. Same concept, 'cept 'm shootin' it in the air," he answered. "First time I actually got to do it though." Roxas hummed softly.

"No one's gonna hold you back ev'r 'gain," he purred to the red-head. Green eyes blinked up at Roxas, at the promise. He allowed his mouth to be taken in a deep, sensual kiss. He whimpered softly as gloved hands untucked his shirt to glide up his smooth stomach. Axel moaned. Everywhere Roxas touched him left a trail of fire in its wake. "Le's go, you must be starvin'," the blond murmured. Axel was gasping breathlessly, his whole body on fire. Roxas was flush against him, holding him with one strong hand, guiding the reigns with the other. They returned to the cave and once they were settled, Axel murmured,

"I wanna do it with you." The blond paused to smile at him wickedly.

"Eat first." It took Axel a moment to realize that he had misspoken. He blushed darkly, hiding his face behind his hands.

"Blow up shit… Oh my God, Roxas…" the blond chuckled, the smile on his face growing all the more wicked. He lowered Axel's hands and kissed the tip of his nose.

"I know," he purred back. Their eyes met. Blue eyes were sparkling beautifully. "Seems ya' want both." Roxas lips trailed across his and Axel whimpered. Hands buried into his fiery hair and Roxas tugged hard, kissing him deeply, indulging in kiss after kiss. He hummed in pleasure, just before he pulled a way. He twined their fingers together and tilted his head. "C'mon," he murmured gently. Axel took his hand, following.

He settled down next to Roxas, his heart pounding as he watched the blond cook for him, accepting food gratefully, and just watched the beautiful man in silent fascination as they ate. "How'd you get to be out here like this?" he asked. Roxas hummed thoughtfully, stoking the fire.

"My daddy was real mean, 'specially when he drank," he murmured. "Bastard used t' beat me an' my mama." Blue eyes flicked up Axel. "So I put a bullet in 'is head an' went on the run." Axel bit his lower lip, knowing exactly how he felt. "Wha's th' matter?" the blond asked, "too much for ya'?" The red-head blinked.

"No… 's just, Zack was doin' the same to me." Blue eyes glinted dangerously.

"Why'd he take ya' in if he was gonna do that?" Axel smiled at him wistfully.

"We got along great at first. Thing is… He didn't take kindly to me lettin' you go," he answered. Roxas' expression became unreadable. Axel swallowed when the blond came to him. He gasped when the man pulled him into his arms protectively.

"He better hope I don' find 'im…" he murmured darkly. Axel shrugged.

"It brought me to you." He pulled back just enough to look up and admire Roxas' face. "He'd die if he knew I was with you. 'specially like this," the red-head chuckled, almost wishing he could see it. Roxas smiled maliciously.

"'m gonna go back to that godforsaken spit'a land an' burn it to th' ground," he promised. Pale cheeks reddened, "and 'm gonna make damn sure he burns with it."

"Can I watch?" the red-head whispered. Roxas' lips curved up.

"'course," he purred back. Axel surged forward to kiss him. Their tongues tangled together in a heated battle. Soon, he found himself being pulled close. Roxas lifted him, to settle him down on soft bedding. Axel arched into him as Roxas stripped him, exploring with his lips and tongue when his shirt pooled uselessly around him. The red-head's eyes fluttered shut and he moaned encouragingly as his pale face flushed beautifully. Axel whimpered when hot lips enveloped his left nipple, licking and sucking before nipping playfully. He moaned Roxas' name, shuddering when he switched to the other, arousal sweeping through him. Roxas pulled back a fraction to remove his gloves. Warm hands caressed quivering skin as his mouth traveled down. Axel moaned in anticipation. His pants slid off in a smooth glide and Axel tugged at Roxas' clothes impatiently. Chuckling, the blond paused, his breath ghosting across Axel's arousal. The red-head groaned his name, shuddering. "Wha's wrong, darlin'," the blond breathed, noticing a subtle hesitation from Axel. When he didn't respond, he lifted his head. The gorgeous red-head was deeply flushed and completely breathtaking.

"I want you naked," he whispered back. The blond smiled at him endearingly, sitting up to strip off his clothes. Green eyes were lidded and their owner watched every movement the blond made. Axel's heart was beating dangerously fast. He let his fingers trail along Roxas' muscled stomach, admiring his body but too timid to say what he wanted. So he wrapped his legs around Roxas' hips and tugged him forward. The blond pressed his body flush against the red-head's trembling one. Axel gasped when Roxas braced himself on his right arm and grasped his ass with his left hand. The red-head moaned when fingers slid forward to feel how loose he was. Roxas groaned pleasurably in his ear,

"Still so tight," and Axel moaned. He raised his fingers to Axel's parted, trembling, lips. Red brows furrowed in confusion as two digits slid past his lower lip, stroking his tongue. "Suck," he commanded. Axel's heart pounded as he shook his head and dared to say,

"I want your mouth." Roxas' lips curved up as he admired Axel. A moment later, the man was shifting, grasping Axel's thighs and bending him in half. Axel's breath came out in short gasps. He could hardly breathe. It sent arousal sweeping through him sharply. Roxas touched their lips together in a brief kiss and hummed pleasurably, pressing their foreheads together when he pulled back. Then he was shifting to press his lips in sucking kisses down his trobbing arousal. Axel whimpered in pleasure as he explored, just before Roxas ran his tongue along the red-head's quivering hole, exploring, thrusting, loosening him. Axel was sobbing in pleasure, dangerously close to coming when he finally pulled back. He moaned deliciously as Roxas let him down and turned his attention to his aching arousal. The red-head shuddered uncontrollably when fingers wrapped around him, moving up and down until drowning in pleasure, he came. His eyes slid shut and he was gasping, trying to catch his breath.

When their eyes met again, Roxas smirked at him and smeared the mess he'd made against his own aching arousal. Green eyes widened as his legs were lifted and parted. His face darkened and he watched as Roxas sank into him, unable to look away. His head fell back and he moaned as Roxas pressed into that spot that had him squirming in pleasure. The blond rolled his hips forward, stroking it until Axel shuddered uncontrollably. Lips found his neck, biting, sucking and licking. He didn't stop until Axel was arching into him, begging for more. Roxas put one trembling leg over his shoulder before doing the same with the other, resting his forearm alongside Axel's head, curving his elbow to hold him in place. He firmly grasped his hip with his free hand, squeezing, before rolling his hips back to thrust into him powerfully. Green eyes fluttered as the red-head half moaned, half screamed in pleasure. His cries only became more intense, the faster Roxas moved. Axel clawed at his back, just to have something to hold on to, until with a final gasping cry, he came. His nails raked down Roxas' muscled back, as he arched into him, blacking out for a moment. When he regained his senses, Roxas was still thrusting powerfully, moaning into his neck. Axel shivered uncontrollably. Hearing Roxas moan like that absolutely set him on fire. He whimpered in pleasure when the man buried his hand in red hair, tugging harshly as pulled him into a kiss, completely devouring his mouth. Axel moaned helplessly, at the feeling of Roxas coming deep inside. Pleasure was crashing over his body as he gasped for air.

When Roxas finally pulled away, Axel blushed. There were angry red welts down his back from his fingernails. Roxas smiled at him, his blond hair tousled. Green eyes stared up at him longingly. He looked absolutely satisfied and incredibly attractive. He chuckled a bit as his beautiful little red-head apologized.

"'s fine," he purred, laying down beside him and leaning over him as he fingered the places he'd bitten Axel. "You got marks too. Somethin' I particularly enjoy seein'." Axel relaxed, chuckling.

"'m worried a lot… don't wanna upset you," he admitted. Blue eyes sparkled. He kissed Axel gently, and hummed softly. He gazed down at him affectionately.

"Relax. That ain't gonna happen," he chided. Axel shook his head.

"You don' know that…" Roxas simply smiled at him. He stroked pale skin, marveling at the red-head's beauty. He hummed softly and promised,

"I do. Trust me." Axel gazed into ocean blue, his heart lurching in his chest.

"Promise, cause I don't wanna lose you," he pleaded softly. Blue eyes gazed at him warmly and he pressed his lips to red hair tenderly. Green eyes fluttered as they pressed to his temple, and then brushed against his ear.

"You even know whatc'er doin' to me, kid?" he whispered huskily. Axel shook his head. He shuddered and teeth nibbled on the outer edge of his ear. He groaned when Roxas took the lobe into his mouth, biting and sucking before finding his neck. He moaned helplessly. Roxas groaned, marking the pale skin. "I ain't gonna be th' one t' leave, gorgeous," he promised wholeheartedly, "so trust me." Axel's whole body overheated at the confession.

"O-okay," he whispered back. Roxas pulled back to give him a satisfied smile. He brushed their noses together.

"Good, Axel," he purred. The red-head ran his fingers through soft golden hair, groaning softly in pleasure. When Roxas said his name like that, it left him weak everywhere. His heart was beating hard. Timidly, he craned his neck and tilted his head to kiss Roxas. Their lips fit together and Axel moaned when the man sucked his lower lip into his mouth before doing the same. He tugged at Roxas' hair, pulling him closer. Kissing the blond like this left him just as weak and felt so incredible. Roxas indulged him until Axel broke the kiss to breathe.

"Me neither, Roxas," he whispered back. Blue eyes glittered in delight. Roxas' mouth descended to Axel's until he was writhing in pleasure. He pressed his body down on top of the red-head's and smiled down at him endearingly, blissfully. Then he nuzzled against Axel, smiling into his skin as arms wrapped around him, enjoying the hands that were exploring his body and lulling him. His smile widened as the red-head became more confident as he touched him.

"Touch me however you want, beautiful," he sighed softly. Axel paused and Roxas nuzzled into him chuckling a bit. He just knew that Axel was flustered again. He pressed his lips against the red-head's chest but otherwise was content to be held. He had plans in the morning for Axel and didn't want to wear him out. Especially with how hard he'd worked today. Lanky fingers settled for stroking his hair and he hummed in contentment, staying with him like that until they both fell asleep.

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Axel woke to a heavenly aroma. His eyes fluttered open and he watched Roxas with a gentle smile, making breakfast and… The blond glanced over in his direction, smiling when he caught Axel waking up.

"Mornin'," he purred, lifting a steaming mug to his lips. Roxas smiled over his drink. "Made you one too," he purred softly. Axel stretched, pulling his shirt shut and buttoning it at the bottom.

"Mm, thanks," he answered, making his way to Roxas. Blue eyes tracked his every movement, shimmering beautifully. He set his coffee down and tugged Axel down into his lap. The red-head moaned softly when their lips met. He could feel his heart pounding as he got lost in the kiss. "Mmmn you taste good," he breathed to Roxas. A hand slid to his bare ass, squeezing and Axel shuddered, tipping his head back to let Roxas' lips trail down his neck. He moaned softly, reveling in the feeling and letting Roxas touch him however he wanted. "How long are we stayin'?" he asked softly. The blond brushed their noses together, kissing him one more time.

"Til' sunset," he answered, handing him his cup of coffee. Axel smiled blissfully, enjoying the warm beverage. They had breakfast together, enjoying a warm meal before starting the day. Axel grinned happily, following Roxas' lead as he took him into a wooded area where he experimented with different explosives. There was a clearing and a small storehouse. The blond smiled wryly, guiding him and teaching him to hone his skills. "Never thought much of usin' the nitroglycerin 'cause most'a my men won' touch it," he admitted, praising the red-head. Axel smiled up at him.

"Sometimes, I get ideas. They just come outta nowhere," he told the blond. Roxas pressed his lips to crimson spikes in an affectionate gesture.

"Tha's the best kinda talent," the blond answered. Axel's smile widened.

"You care if I bring some'a this back with me?" he asked. Roxas snorted in amusement.

"No explosions in camp," he scolded softly. The red-head positively pouted up at him. Roxas smiled. "We can come here whenever ya want," he promised. Axel's pout deepened.

"Just a little gun powder?" Roxas chuckled, tilting his head in amusement and smiling wryly.

"'kay," he answered. Axel looked delighted. Spinning on his heel, he wrapped his arms around Roxas' neck.

"Really?" Smiling the blond nodded. With a grin the red-head asked, "How 'bout if I make a little bitty firework? It ain't big but technically-" he was cut off when lips pressed to his.

"Got a good reason?" Roxas asked, chuckling when he saw fire in those green eyes. "Yes, Axel," he murmured. He hummed in delight when the red-head kissed him.

"What about-" Roxas kissed him deeply.

"Yes. Whatever ya' want, darlin'," he purred, almost overwhelmed by how gorgeous Axel was when he was passionate like this. He pressed their lips together one more time, grinning in amusement. "Go, pack it up."

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