Emboldened

~O~

Axel smiled softly as lips pressed to the back of his neck, relaxing into Roxas' touches as he let himself be woken up by the soothing caresses. He hummed softly, enjoying the sensation for a moment longer.

"Feels nice…" Roxas exhaled softly, adding more pressure to his kisses as they trialed down pale skin. His teeth nipped teasingly before he pulled back.

"Bath's ready," he answered, "need help?" Axel blushed softly and sat up. He paused, feeling something around his neck. His brows furrowed as he fingered a smooth but incredibly soft band before his fingers brushed the cool gem. It was a beautiful emerald green. He gasped softly when Roxas pulled him into his arms, mouthing against his ear, "'s for you." He melted into the blond with a sigh, his flush deepening.

"Thanks," he whispered back, turning to the man to kiss him. He sighed deeply, getting lost in the deep, sensual caress. He'd never known that kissing could feel so good until he'd met Roxas. He shifted, exhausted but able to move, and sighed in relief, chuckling a bit. Being with Roxas had to have increased his stamina. "I think 'm okay," he murmured. Roxas' lips curved up.

"You still ain't allowed t' leave." Axel tipped his head at him and asked.

"Why? Did ya miss me?" he teased.

"Matter'a fact, I did," the blond told him. Axel blinked at him, his heart pounding.

"'kay, I won't," he promised. Roxas' lips curved up in satisfaction and he rewarded his little red-head with another kiss. He watched Axel stumble a bit as he made his way to the water and sank into it. The necklace looked good on his little love. Just like the marks on his neck did. Axel caught him smiling at him and smiled back. Roxas hummed softly in satisfaction. "Thank you, Roxas," he purred softly. The blond simply nodded, enjoying the view.

"You gotta be th' most gorgeous thing I ever seen," he answered finally. Axel blushed cutely and the blond went to him, rubbing his shoulders gently. He sighed, melting into him.

"Must'a never looked at your reflection," Axel teased. Roxas paused at the unexpected compliment and chuckled. Axel smiled up at him, perfectly serious. He looped his arms around the blond's neck and pulled him into a kiss. "I do want somethin'," he purred softly against Roxas' lips. The man hummed, smiling down at him. "You, tonight." Roxas' lips tugged into a grin. Maybe he should'a been a little easier on Demyx. He liked this boldness from Axel. He could concede that he was opening up, the more comfortable he got and he'd give credit where it was due. Demyx was definitely helping to embolden Axel.

"'kay," he agreed. Axel smiled at him warmly. It made him feel good to have Roxas agree so readily. He felt overheated, just thinking about it.

"Join me, let me enjoy you. I missed you too." Roxas' gaze softened and he obeyed the sweet request. Axel watched him strip off his clothes. Their legs tangled together as Roxas sat down across from him. The blond tipped his head back, enjoying the hot water, pleased about the invitation. "You ever been with anyone else in Unlucky Thirteen?" He smiled wryly.

"I get a lott'a invitations. Just Zexion tho'." Axel hesitated and Roxas smiled at him archly, "'til he fell in love with Demyx."

"Were th' two'a ya together?" Roxas shook his head.

"Ain't usually my thing," he answered. Axel watched him in confusion and Roxas' smile widened. "Lucky you, huh?" he teased. Axel laughed.

"C'mon now, I ain't nothin' special." Roxas snorted.

"Nonsense." Axel tilted his head at him, waiting for him to explain. "I ain't never met no one like you," Roxas told him. He sighed softly, "I don' think I could stand seein' ya' with anyone else." Axel smiled softly.

"Same here, I might really leave," he admitted. Roxas shook his head with a frown.

"No, I ain't allowin' it." Axel froze, stiffening.

"But you said-" he gasped when Roxas shifted to lean over him.

"I ain't leavin' you and 'm gonna make you so happy you ain't ever gonna think about leavin' me." Axel blushed deeply at the promise and let Roxas kiss him. He wrapped his arms around the man, getting lost in the kiss. He sighed in pleasure when Roxas' hand caressed him intimately and responded by finding the blond's ass and squeezing hard. Roxas chuckled against Axel's lips until the red-head slid his fingers forward, probing. The blond smiled at him appreciatively and rolled his hips back into Axel's hand to tease the opening. Green eyes lidded and pale skin reddened. Roxas couldn't look away. "Go on," he purred. Axel swallowed, pressing his middle finger into Roxas. The blond rolled his hips until Axel was mimicking him, thrusting his finger into the blond. "More," he breathed in Axel's ear. Axel bit his lower lip, weak to the request and obeyed, sliding another finger into Roxas. The blond sighed softly, shifting until Axel's fingers were probing a spot inside that had him moaning as he whispered, "Right there." Axel's entire body overheated and he pulled his fingers back to thrust them back in and play with that spot without hesitation. Roxas moved with him, humming softly in pleasure. He squeezed his body around the fingers buried inside him and Axel moaned. When he was painfully hard, Roxas kissed him and whispered hotly, "I want you." Axel moaned again, kissing him back. He didn't argue as they got out of the water and Roxas tugged him to the bed, pinning him down. "Don' look away," he commanded softly. Axel nodded, watching as the blond went down to take his erection into his mouth, holding him down firmly. He was breathing harshly when Roxas finally pulled away to breathe against his aching arousal. Then the blond shifted to straddle his lips and he realized what was happening, absolutely trembling when Roxas firmly held him in place and lowered himself. He watched himself glide into the blond, absolutely on fire as he moaned in pleasure. The pressure of Roxas' body squeezing around him left him absolutely breathless. After taking a moment to adjust, the blond shifted, moaning softly. Axel knew what he was doing and gripped his hips, stopping him from moving. Roxas gasped as the red-head slowly rolled his hips, assaulting and stroking that spot over and over. He gazed heatedly at Axel and hummed in both affirmation and pleasure, squeezing around him once again. Axel forgot what he was doing for a moment. Roxas took the opportunity to raise himself up and slam himself back down. Axel moaned deliciously, grasped Roxas' shoulders and pulled him into his chest. He thrust into the blond harder and faster, but Roxas wouldn't submit to him. So he grasped his hair, jerking his head back and devouring his mouth until they were both breathless. He could feel himself getting close, buried deep into the man he adored. He wanted to make Roxas scream and fall apart. He pulled Roxas close, shifting their bodies. Roxas obliged him, moving with him to roll onto his back. Blue eyes gazed up as Roxas lifted his legs to put them over Axel's shoulders. One and then the other. Axel felt sweat glide down his face. Roxas was absolutely gorgeous underneath him. He couldn't get enough of this man. He closed the space between them and the blond sighed in pleasure as their lips met. Axel held him down and the more he pressed down against him the more it seemed to please the blond. He resumed thrusting and Roxas groaned in pleasure and moaned in satisfaction when he came deep inside. "Good job, beautiful," he purred. Axel let him down, keenly aware of how aroused Roxas still was.

"We ain't done," he answered. Roxas chuckled.

"You gonna help me?" He was smiling wryly until Axel took his mouth hungrily. The blond groaned in pleasure, sighing softly as Axel worked his way down. He hesitated unsure of himself. He stroked the heated flesh before grasping it and tentatively licking. Fingers found his hair, stroking encouragingly, "You sure?" he asked. Axel laughed breathlessly.

"'ll try," he promised. Roxas tipped his head up until their eyes met. He was gazing at him thoughtfully.

"You don't gotta." It made Axel falter, unsure of himself. Roxas smiled at him sweetly, shushing him. "C'mere," he murmured. The red-head nodded, letting himself get drawn into Roxas' arms. He guided Axel's hand down, covering it with his own and guiding it until he was coming warmly and wetly. Axel watched him come down and kissed him softly.

"Thanks for lettin' me have you," he murmured. Roxas smiled, wiping them off before covering them up.

"'Course. I love you," he answered, pressing his lips to fiery red hair. Axel smiled warmly, nuzzling into his chest.

"I love you too," he murmured sleepily. Roxas smiled at him affectionately, stroking his body softly, content to hold him as he drifted off to sleep.

~O~

The next morning, Axel woke early to Roxas getting ready. He smiled softly watching the blond until he caught him. Roxas smiled at him. "Go on back to sleep, 'll be back in a bit," he murmured, kissing the top of Axel's head. Axel nodded, keening into Roxas' touches as he ran his fingers through his hair, taming it a bit. When he was content he left Axel.

He shifted but couldn't fall back a sleep. Sighing, he tugged on some clothes and went into camp. He frowned thoughtfully, not seeing Demyx at his usual spot beside Zexion. The man looked a bit amused.

"You ain't gonna find 'im." Axel tilted his head at Roxas' second.

"How come?"

"Roxas was cross at 'im for takin' ya for two days," he answered wryly. Axel smiled a little.

"Ah… he told me I wasn' allowed t' leave but I didn' realize…" he answered, chuckling breathlessly. Zexion snorted softly.

"You best be havin' somethin' t' eat an' headin' back then," he warned gently. Axel nodded but hesitated.

"'kay but first, I need some advice, if that's okay." The man's lips quirked up and a slate brow rose.

"On?"

"Roxas, actually."

"Trouble in paradise? Careful 'bout th' rumors ya' might cause, kid." Axel blushed darkly.

"No actually I… I know you were with 'im…" Zexion chuckled breathlessly.

"Oh," he smiled at him crookedly. "You wanna figure Roxas out." He nodded, too embarrassed to elaborate.

"If ya' wanna have him, ya' gotta tell 'im." Axel fidgeted a bit.

"I have had 'im," he muttered, "I wanna drive 'im crazy." Zexion tilted his head back, laughing gently. Already. He hummed. He'd had to beg Roxas for over a year before he even considered it.

"He is crazy 'bout ya'," he answered. Axel gazed at him for a long moment.

"That ain't what I meant," he sighed in frustration. Zexion smirked at him.

"I know." He bent close and green eyes became guarded. "Normally, I don' give information out for free but," Axel gasped as he whispered in his ear, "seems Roxas' met 'is match. I like that." Then, Axel's face flushed darkly as Zexion told him exactly what to do.

"Roxas would kill even you if he saw ya' doin' that." Axel pulled away from Zexion to blink at the pink haired man Larxene had been with the other night. The one Demyx had told him to watch out for.

"He won't after tonight," Zexion purred smugly. "You best be runnin' along an' mindin' yer business, Marluxia," he warned, tipping his head. Then he winked at Axel and teased, "'m lookin' forward to seein' how it goes." Axel chuckled breathlessly.

"'ll tell ya' whatever ya' wanna know for helpin'," he answered with a smile.

By the time he'd trekked back to Roxas' quarters, the sun was beginning to rise and the man had returned. Oblivion was tethered outside, meaning he was most likely planning on heading out again. Axel smiled softly at the sight. Roxas was stunning in the morning light. He made his way to him,

"Hey beautiful," he purred to Roxas. The blond slowly smiled.

"Mornin' gorgeous." Axel sat beside him wrapping an arm around him and pulling him close. He smelled good, like the fire he was sitting beside and the coffee he was drinking. "Wanna go ridin'?" Axel nodded.

"I want you first," he told him. Roxas blinked in surprise. His blue eyes sparkled and he purred softly,

"Can I finish m' coffee?" Axel bent close to murmur in his ear,

"Hurry up." Roxas was grinning now, absolutely looking mischievous.

"We got all th' time in th' world, darlin'," he purred back, sipping at his coffee exceptionally slowly. "You enjoyed me, huh?"

"I did," Axel answered. Roxas smiled, looking pleased but continued to antagonize his little red-head. There was something different about him his morning. Either Axel had really enjoyed himself or somebody had told him something. His gaze shifted to Zexion, lingering on the man before returning to Axel, who was giving him a small smile. The blond hummed softly, tipping his head at the red-head's curious behavior. "Just enjoyin' the view," he answered. Roxas chuckled a bit. Axel simply continued to hold him and smile, he always enjoyed being close to Roxas like this. The blond was absolutely stunning. "Can I have some?" he asked. Roxas offered his cup but hummed softly when Axel kissed him instead. He readily kissed him back, their tongues twining and tasting. With a grin, Roxas pulled back, kissing him sweetly before pulling away. He took a nice long drink, finishing up and said,

"Alright, fine." His fingers slid into red hair and he tugged him close to kiss him. Axel kissed him deeply, sighing in contentment. Roxas tugged him up and along with a smile. Axel kissed him again as they went inside. Roxas gasped as he was pushed against the wall roughly and the red-head set about undressing him. He groaned breathily as Axel touched him boldly. Liking it, Axel continued, pressing his lips to golden skin to bite, suck, and finally lick the bruising skin. Roxas watched, enjoying himself. He tipped his head back as Axel worked his way back up to his neck. He bit his lower lip when Axel breathed in his ear, "Go to the bed." He hummed softly.

"What if I don' wanna?" He gasped when teeth nipped his earlobe before Axel sucked on the skin. Warm hands grasped his hips, pulling him forward until Axel was pressing their heated flesh together. Roxas moaned softly and Axel told him,

"Seems t' me you do… but if ya' need more convincin' I can arrange that." Roxas moaned again, caught by surprise as Axel held him in place and kissed him deeply, never stopping the motion of his hips. "Ready t' b'have?" The blond grinned wickedly, meeting Axel's movements halfway. He wrapped a leg around slender hips and purred,

"What if I ain't?" He gasped in surprise when Axel lifted him, pivoting to deposit him on the table.

"'ll improvise," he answered. A blush dusted Roxas' cheeks and Axel smiled in satisfaction. "Mmm, gorgeous," he purred, working open the man's pants to free his straining arousal. Roxas moaned when his little red head went down, covering it with kisses. He groaned in pleasure as Axel experimented with his mouth. Hands buried themselves into red hair, tugging. Axel hummed around him and Roxas moaned, rolling his hips without thinking. Axel sucked hard in response, making Roxas cry out. Encouraged, Axel moved his head up and down, enjoying himself immensely as Roxas fell apart. He pulled away to breathe and Roxas tugged him up. Their mouths met in heated kisses and Axel felt himself melting. It felt so good. He pushed Roxas down and yanked off his pants. Roxas chuckled a bit and allowed it. Heated blue eyes watched as the red-head stripped out of his own pants and tugged off his shirt. His own straining arousal was dripping and he pressed the head of his erection against Roxas, rolling forward teasingly. The blond shuddered and Axel watched himself gliding in and out. Zexion had told him Roxas liked it rough but he still watched the blond carefully. Roxas was trembling, hissing in pain and pleasure. Axel touched their lips together, kissing him deeply and slowly rolling his hips forward. Roxas caught Axel's hips with his legs, shifting and moving with him before purring,

"More." Axel gave it to him without hesitation. Roxas was losing himself and falling apart and he found himself enjoying it immensely. The blond shifted, pulling Axel in deeper, and blue eyes fluttered as he moaned, "Mmm ah yes," Axel rolled his hips back to thrust hard. Roxas' back arched and he cried out in consent, trembling and moaning even after Axel pushed him over the edge. The red-head moaned exquisitely as Roxas' body squeezed around him deliciously as he came, thrusting a few more times before coming hard. Roxas moaned, satisfied at the feeling and wrapped his arms around the trembling red-head. He kissed him sweetly, purring, "Mmm thanks." Axel smiled cutely and kissed him back, never wanting to part from him. It was good, better than he'd imagined. Zexion had told him that Roxas was really attracted to his bold, fiery personality and a bit of confidence would do wonders. He had to agree. He kissed Roxas deeply before withdrawing from him and asking,

"Still up for that ride?" Roxas smiled, nodding. He took a moment to come back to himself before following Axel's lead and getting ready. Roxas admired him a bit as he stood in the doorframe, watching the sun rise. He slid his fingers into Axel's back pocket and squeezed. Axel smiled at him. "Can I ask you somethin'?" Roxas hummed in affirmation. "Wha's this I hear 'bout not seein' Demyx."

"I knew ya' talk'd t' Zexion," he answered, chuckling. Axel smiled at him wryly, wrapping his arms around Roxas' neck and tugging him into a kiss.

"Glad I did," he answered. Golden brows rose.

"Oh?" The red-head nodded.

"One day, 'm gonna be bigger than you, takin' care'a ya, 'specially like this'." Roxas' expression softened.

"'m still gettin' even with Demyx," he purred. Axel's smile softened.

"'kay," he answered, "'m yours. Two days, right?" Roxas frowned and Axel's heart pounded as he realized, Roxas really had been upset about him going off. He gently touched the side of his face. "Unless we talk 'bout it b'forehand… 'll be back b'fore sunset from now on. 'kay?" Roxas slowly smiled and he hummed in affirmation. Hands trailed Axel's ribcage and he sighed in relief. "Next time jus' tell me if ya' don' want me t' do somethin'," he told Roxas gently. The blond pouted a bit and Axel's heart pounded at the expression. Zexion had to be right about Roxas' feelings.

"Didn' know 'til ya' left." Axel kissed him gently.

"'m sorry." Roxas smiled at him warmly. He took his hand and inclined his head toward Oblivion. Axel smiled, nodding as he was led to the horse. Roxas held him close, admiring him for a moment. He smiled a bit. One day Axel would be taking care of him, huh? It was bold thing to say, at best, but he was looking forward to it at the same time.

~O~