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Axel's POV

A gentle set of knocks stirred me from my sleep. I looked at the clock, seeing it was 10am. I groaned, stretching my arms and legs and then untangled myself from my comforter. I sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing sleep from my eyes. I stood up, opening the door slowly to reveal Roxas with his blond hair still a bit ruffled. He had changed out of his pajamas and dressed in casual clothes, a checkered black and white hoodie, jeans and red converse.

"Well, look who's up and at 'em." I could feel my smile radiating from ear to ear.

He scratched the back of his head. "Yeah… I feel so much better. Hard to believe I was so sick I couldn't even feed myself yesterday."

"No more hanging out in the rain, okay?"

Roxas laughed. "I won't make it a habit."

We stood in silence for a moment, but I didn't mind. I always thought that being able to withstand quiet with someone was a sign that you had a strong relationship. Roxas soon broke that silence lingering in the air between us.

"Soo… I was wondering if you had work today."

I raised an intrigued brow. "Actually, no. What'd you have in mind?"

"I figured we could do something different. After being in bed all day, I'd like to go to the beach."

"While I'm more than eager to accept your offer, Roxas - you sure you feel well enough to be out and about?"

"Yeah, I-" He stopped speaking as I reached out, placing my palm on his forehead. I could see his face reddening under my touch, and I bit my lip, telling myself internally to keep my cool. The blond was just too cute sometimes for his own good. I withdrew my hand from him, placing it back at my side.

"No fever - you're in the clear. But, please, try not to push yourself. Don't need you ending back up in bed."

Roxas grinned. "You have my word."

"Glad to hear it. Lemme just get dressed and I'll meet you at your room."

"Don't take too long, sleepyhead." He teased. I punched his arm lightly.

"Hey! I spent all of my energy yesterday taking care of you, you know!"

Roxas placed a hand on my shoulder, still giggling to himself.

"I know… Axel, thank you. I don't know what I would do without you."

I could feel that familiar heartbeat in my chest, and though it had happened quite a few times now, and I now knew what it meant, I still found it strange.

"Well - there's no need to wonder about that. After all, I'm right here."

He smiled, nodding his head. "Yeah... I'll see you in a bit."

As he disappeared into the hallway, and I hopped into the shower, I couldn't help but have his blushing face lingering in my mind. I began to wonder… did Roxas have these kind of feelings and thoughts about me too?

I made sure not to linger in the shower too long, remembering I had a very excited and previously bed ridden blond waiting for me a few rooms down. I pulled on a black shirt, wiggled into some black jeans with red plaid patches, and laced up my sneakers. I walked out into the hall and as I knocked on the door, I heard Roxas shuffling around in his room. As he opened the door, I noticed he had changed clothes. He had on a denim button up which was open, a white tee underneath, black jeans, and black sneakers.

"You changed clothes." I noted. He smiled, shrugging.

"I wanted to wear something a little lighter. In case I feel like going in the water."

Roxas closed his door, and began walking in front of me. He turned around, absolutely beaming.

"Alright... let's get going!" The excitement in his voice echoed down the hall. As we stepped outside, I said,

"So, to get to the beach, we gotta head for the train station."

"Really? We're taking the train?" He sounded surprised. I placed my hand on his shoulder, gripping it gently.

"Stick with me and you'll learn quite a bit."

"Okay, know it all."

We both laughed, and continued walking down the light brownish cobblestone streets which were really sidewalks, as everyone walked on them. We passed some businesses, including the bistro on the way to the station.

"We gotta go back there sometime."

I nodded. "Agreed. Those desserts were too heavenly to eat just once."

"Maybe we could go there for dinner too - like for a special occasion."

"Oh yeah? Like a birthday or something?"

"Yeah. Why not?"

"Ya know… I typically don't celebrate my birthday."

"Really…? How come?"

I placed my hands behind my head as I pondered the answer to his question.

"I guess I just… got used to spending my birthdays alone. So I didn't make a big deal out of them."

"Axel - that's going to change. From now on, we'll celebrate, you and I."

I looked over at him, and he had a smile lingering on his lips. I felt myself returning it as I gazed into his sapphire orbs.

"I look forward to it."

As we reached the station, the train was already waiting, its iconic moon and stars decorating the sides of the train known for its route through Twilight Town. We stepped on board, and Roxas and I sat across from each other in an empty train car. The train began to slowly move along the track leaving the underground station and rising to the upper platforms where the sun could be seen clear as day beaming against the blue sky.

"How long do we have to be on here for?"

"Mmm… about fifteen minutes, give or take."

"What to do 'till then…"

I chuckled. "Restless, are we? Well, let's see… we could play never have I ever."

"How do you play?"

"Easy. Say something you haven't done. If the other person has done it, they put a finger down. The person who puts down all five fingers loses."

"Okay. I'm ready. I'll go first." Roxas held up all five fingers on his left hand. I did the same with my right hand.

"Never have I ever cooked something."

I groaned, putting a finger down. Roxas stared at me in curiosity. I shook my head in slight embarrassment as I spoke.

"Tried making cookies once. I burned them to a crisp. Now, I leave dessert to the professionals."

"Remind me to never leave you alone in a kitchen." He teased.

"Hey, nobody asked you! Give a guy a break!"

"I'll help you next time… I'm sure the two of us could handle making cookies."

I grinned. "You can only help if it's chocolate chip cookies, though."

"Deal."

"Never I have ever... told a secret I wasn't supposed to keep."

The blond put a finger down, and I felt myself gawking at him in disbelief.

"Can't keep those juicy secrets to yourself?"

He laughed. "No, it's not that... but when I first came to the Organization, I was told not to tell anybody that I couldn't remember my past. If you remember, I ended up telling you that pretty early on."

"Yeah, I remember. Well, I wouldn't beat myself up over that. The Organization has plenty of secrets they hide from us. So what if you told? It's your business anyway."

"My turn again? Okay, never I have I ever... found money on the ground."

I put a second finger down, and could feel his ocean eyes observing me.

"One time I found 600 munny on the ground. Ended up buying myself and a friend some funnel cake."

"What's... funnel cake?"

"I'll take you to get some sometime. Just trust me when I say, it's delicious."

"I'm gonna hold you to that - and it's your turn again, Axel. Make it a good one."

I thought for a moment, and said the first thing that came to mind.

"Never have I ever… shared a kiss with someone I didn't love."

"Kiss? What's a…. kiss?" Roxas repeated.

His curiosity was so precious, it made that light pounding in my chest pick up in tempo. I felt my breathing become slower as I tried to keep it together.

"Yeah… so… a kiss, it's like…" I scratched the back of my head. On top of the feverish thumping of my heart, my face was suddenly emitting heat. I was pretty sure I was blushing like mad as my lips parted to answer his question.

"When you find someone who you are able to be vulnerable with and completely yourself with, you may feel… close to them. And when you're close like that, you'll want to tell them you care about them. Caring for a person can look many different ways, but… one common way you show it is… well, by kissing."

"But… what is a kiss?"

I bit my lip, swallowing before speaking again. "Well, it's like this - you just press your lips against theirs."

Roxas trailed the outline of his lips with his fingers as he processed the information I'd just given. I had to look away, as I began to wonder what Roxas' lips against mine would feel like.

"I wonder what that feels like…" Roxas murmured, seemingly deep in thought.

I stayed silent while my mind screamed all the things that my lips didn't have the courage to say.

Well, lemme show ya...

Get a little closer and I'll give you a demonstration.

I'd kiss you in a heartbeat, Roxas.

My face continued to radiate warmth as these things crossed my mind. I blinked, noticing Roxas' lingering gaze on me. It was then that I remembered he had said something, and I hadn't responded in my daze. I cleared my throat.

"You'll… find out for yourself one day. When you meet someone special."

Roxas seemed satisfied by my answer as we sat in silence for the rest of the train ride. I peered over at him when he seemed to be staring off into space. The rapid beating within me pounded on as I briefly remembered the first time I had kissed Isa on a bench in a park across from our high school. I stared at my hands resting idly in my lap, and stretched my pinky out on my right hand, extending it.

As special as you are to me... do I even stand a chance of being anything special to you, Roxas...?