Oh would you look at that, I posted a new chapter. Who knows when the next one will be posted, hopefully not too long of a gap. I'll try my best. Again sorry this chapter is short. It's been a while and I still need to get the hang of writing a lot. I hope you guys enjoy this anyway.

The plan was for the pair to meet around eight that night. A little strange considering they literally lived a few feet apart. Roxas brought that up trying to be a little bold in saying they could just go to either of their apartments. Axel was quick to write it off saying he'd rather just meet at the restaurant later, not bothering to reply to Roxas questions of why. With an annoyed grunt Roxas made it home only to find Hayner and Olette having sex on the table of all things. The blond let out a horrified yelp that rivaled Olette's own scream while Hayner moaned in climax all at the same moment. Roxas was quick to slam the front door shut and just stare at it from the outside with a small shutter thanking the heavens that he locked his bedroom door.

The blond gave them a few moments to get dressed before going back in, eying a very embarrassed and ashamed looking Olette. Hayner on the other hand looked as if he hadn't done anything wrong. Roxas sat on the couch not saying anything while Olette cleared her throat. "H-hey Roxas."

"Hey."

"Dude that was so not cool. I don't walk in on you having sex." Hayner complained marching around the living room.

"Hayner!" Olette chided with a heavy blush.

"It's true!"

Roxas snorted, "I have a bedroom with a lock. You were right in the open. What were you expecting?"

"...I thought you'd be out with Axel or something." Hayner grumbled.

"Axel? You mean that guy from earlier?"

"Oh!" Roxas sat up, crossing his arms with a fake glare. "Hayner you now have a few days to get out."

"What?!"

"I warned you not to do the nasty here." Roxas smirked, trying his best to hold back a chuckle.

Olette blushed again pushing Hayner away from her side where he stopped with a glare sent at Roxas. The dirty blond stumbled forward just missing Roxas stretched out legs. "What was that for?" He asked his girlfriend who refused to look at either of the men.

"You know I'm joking right? Anyway, I'm going to take a nap." Roxas said with a laugh as he got up and popped his back. "Hayner, for once in your life clean up your mess. Olette, may I never see your boobs again. Ow!"

"Roxas stop being such a jerk." Olette complained while punching Roxas' shoulder when he passed her.

"Sorry..."

"Hayner, I told you we shouldn't have done that here. This is so embarrassing." Hayner could only huff, eyes still narrowed at his friend's disappearing back.

Now in his room and away from the funky smell coming from the front of the apartment, Roxas face planted on his bed only to realize he never changed his sheets; he only ripped the old ones off. A tiny groan rumbled out of the blond as he rolled onto his back to stare up at the silent ceiling above him. Roxas shut his eyes for a mere five seconds when a loud thud came from above. His brows furrowed as the noise persisted.

What the hell is he doing up there?

Thud...Thud...Thud...

Roxas squawked in annoyance as the sound continued. The blond grabbed the nearest object he could find and flung it in the air, hitting the ceiling with his own thud. The banging stopped after that giving Roxas a satisfied exhale in relief to which a solid stomp was given. Roxas glared and threw his pillow again only to have that same stomping start up again. It went on like that continuously, Roxas tossing his pillow followed by a stomp from Axel, the two unknowingly laughing as they played like a couple of children who should have been sleeping hours ago. Whatever awkward feelings Roxas had felt earlier that day were long gone the longer they played. Roxas tossed his pillow again but this time he didn't get a stomp in return. The blond waited before turning onto his side with a sigh.

It was fun while it lasted.

Beep Beep

Roxas whipped out his phone and grinned as he gazed at the number that belonged to Axel. He figured he should save the number under Axel's name rather than leave like it was now.

#- You seem to be bored.

Roxas- Oh super bored =p

Axel- Your friends not entertaining enough for you? 😉

Roxas- Nope

Axel- Wow, so sex bores you then I take it? That's a shocker if I must say so myself.

Blushing wildly Roxas replied with - I wasn't watching them! He could just barely hear the soft laughter from above him.

Axel- Calm down sugar tits, I was only kidding. These apartment complexes sure are thin though. Wouldn't you agree?

Roxas- Yeah

The blond put his phone down returning to stare up at the ceiling with a heavy blush. He knew what Axel was getting at. He didn't feel like reading anymore messages after that as his stomach was back in his throat. He was beginning to regret agreeing to meet with Axel in just a couple of hours' time. Why oh why did the man have to torture him like this? What was the point? Why did Axel want to talk in public? Was he going to bring this up or was it to delay this talk until he got Roxas feeling nice and safe only to spring it on him like a cat waiting for its chance to pounce on its prey?

Hands ran through his soft locks and fingers rubbed at his temples to fight off the headache that was making its way to the front of the blond's head. Canceling was no longer an option as it would be a dumb move on his part to do so when all the redhead had to do was march down stairs and confront the nervous blond. Peeking at his phone one last time Roxas couldn't fight the knot in his stomach or the heat rushing toward his face and ears. A small gasp was all that left him as he read the text from his redheaded neighbor.

Axel- I think I prefer the wails coming from you rather than your friends 😉

So much for springing it on him.

XoXoXoXoXoXoXo

Roxas sat anxiously across from Axel who was glancing at his menu. The pair arrived a few minutes apart from each other, Roxas being later than the other man. They would have left together if not for Axel saying he had an errand to run in the next town over. When the two met they exchanged greetings and nothing beyond that. The blond couldn't even keep his eyes on Axel, being too embarrassed ever since that text. Axel on the other hand looked cool as a cucumber. Nothing seemed to be bothering him and that caused Roxas to feel more uncomfortable.

Axel put his menu down, spooking Roxas when he spoke up. "So, know what are you getting? Think I'm going with the triple cheese burger and an extra-large order of fries."

Roxas couldn't help but stare in awe from the portion size the redhead was planning for himself. "Do you usually eat that much?"

Axel smirked, giving a small chuckle. "Only when I'm at one of these chains. The fries are to die for. In fact, I'm almost positive someone did die from it."

"Wh- Bu-..huh?"

Axel snorted and reached for the water that was given to them upon being seated. "Hey don't worry about me I'm as fit as a fiddle. Tell ya what, I'll split my fries with you and you can see how good they are but the burger is all mine got it?"

A small laugh escaped passed Roxas lips, "Okay sure."

"Are you ready to order?" Their waiter asked the pair, leaving when it was given.

"So Roxas, tell me something," Axel paused, waiting for Roxas to meet his gaze, his tone of voice becoming serious. "What exactly do you want from me? We both know what I heard last night and I'm pretty sure that you wanted me to hear unless you're genuinely that vocal. In which case I'm sorry for screwing with you earlier."

The whole time Axel talked Roxas felt a flood of mixed emotions. He didn't know if he felt confused, angered, embarrassed, or upset. What did he want from Axel? It was a stupid question, rather an easy one to answer yet Roxas wasn't positive he should answer it. Especially in such a public place. Clamping his mouth shut, the younger male unknowingly pouted as his brows furrowed in hard concentration. If that was all Axel wanted to know then why meet out in the first place?! This frustrated the blond to the point where he stood up banging against the table top.

Fuck!

Axel raised a brow at this and opened his mouth to speak when Roxas interrupted him by saying bathroom and marched off. The redhead let out a heavy breath debating whether or not he should go after Roxas and apologize for the sudden question and reveal. He decided against it and let Roxas take a breather.

In the bathroom Roxas was inwardly screaming a string of swears as he paced the small room, ignoring the smell and sound of someone taking a deep shit in one of the stalls. He felt like an idiot for having shown up but he felt like Axel was one of the biggest assholes he has had the displeasure of meeting (again) this year. What was more irritating was how much his body yearned and ached for his touch. How much those sharp emerald eyes and smooth voice made him feel things he didn't want to be feeling because it was Axel who caused them. It was as if his body wanted to remember what it was like with the man after so many years. Nothing could compare to that first time. Or maybe it was just his mind fooling him into thinking it was the best sex he had ever had. Swearing again Roxas stared at his reflection and told himself to calm down. Everything would be fine.

By the time Roxas returned their food had arrived and Axel was half way done with his burger. The blond took his seat and was quick to bit his own dinner so his mouth was too stuffed to get anyway words out.

"Try the fries." Axel pushed his basket of potato goodness toward the blond while putting a few into his own mouth.

Roxas didn't need to be told twice as he kept stuffing his mouth and gulping down his drink to the point of nearly choking. With his own burger done Axel was quick to grasp Roxas' wrist, stopping the blond from taking another bite. The younger man flinched at the touch and kept his face pointed at the table. He was so close to freedom that he cursed inwardly.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were trying to hurry up and leave."

"Why'd you want to meet here and talk when we could have just talked back at the apartments. You never told me what the point was." Roxas said with a low voice.

Axel removed his hand keeping his voice just as low if not softer. "I thought it'd be less intimate if we met outside. Your place, come on we both know you wouldn't let me in there again for a while. Plus, there's no privacy to talk. My place is still too cluttered with boxes and shit."

"Why food then? We could have met at a park or someplace less public."

"Because I wanted to eat out with you. Any more questions or will you answer my question now?"

Roxas popped the last of his food into his mouth being sure to chew as slowly as possible. Axel rolled his eyes as the check came. Roxas reached out for it but Axel snatched it. "I got it. I did invite you out tonight."

With the bill paid and the left-over fries stuck in a doggy bag the pair exited the restaurant walking down the sidewalk in silence until Axel's car came into view. "Come on, I'll give you a ride home."

"I've got somewhere to be."

"I'll drive you there."

"I'm fine walking."

"Then I'll walk with you."

"You don't have to do that I'll be fine on my own. Thanks for the meal." Roxas said with a bit of an edge in his voice.

"Damn it Roxas why are you being so stubborn? It's a simple question, what do you want from me? Do you want me to fuck you? Do you want me to date you? Do you want me to move? Do you want me to apologize again for what happened with the door or for what happened last night? I'm trying to be civil here but you're not making this easy." Axel pinched the bridge of his nose clearly at a loss for words at this point.

"I want..." Roxas started, eyes glued to Axel's shoes.

"What?" Axel almost snapped.

Roxas bit his lower lip, his body full of tingles while his face became a hot mess. Axel was right, it was a simple question but not that simple to answer aloud. With his heart racing like a crack head on crack, Roxas closed whatever distance was between him and his redheaded neighbor. He yanked on Axel's shirt, surprising the man in the process, and pressed his lips to against the taller male's own in a hard-chaste kiss. "I want the first one," Roxas whispered huskily, eyes staring deeply into Axel's own as their lips were only a few meters apart, "I want you to fuck me."