Here's another update. I hope you enjoy it.
Messages in a Bottle
V - It's A Small World
The rest of Roxas' time in Destiny Islands was spent with Axel. Axel showed him around and showed him all of the best spots.
But the week had to come to an end and soon Roxas was packing to leave for Twilight Town. He was sad, but he knew that he needed to get back to his job and his life. Plus, he had Axel's number so they could talk any time.
On the last day, Axel drove Roxas to the airport. They were both disappointed that their time together seemed short-lived.
Soon they were at the airport and sharing their last hug and kiss for a while.
"I'll call you when I get home, okay?" Roxas said after they hugged for the last time.
"Right," Axel said, nodding.
They shared a final smile and then Roxas was gone.
Axel was walking along the beach, holding hands with Xion once more.
She was laughing at something Axel said. "That's why I love you," She said, hugging his arm. "You're not afraid to speak your mind. I wish I could be like that."
"You're perfect," Axel breathed out. Xion laughed.
"No, no one's perfect, Axel. We all make mistakes and have regrets." She replied and grabbed his hand. "And its up to us to fix our mistakes and make everything good again, right?"
"Right," Axel replied. Xion was always so wise, like she had lived for centuries upon centuries. She gave the best advice.
A soft sigh escaped Xion's lips. Axel blinked. "Is something wrong?"
Her blue eyes met Axel's green ones. "Will you love me no matter what?" She asked suddenly.
"Of course," Axel replied. He took both of her hands. "If I remember correctly, I wrote that in my vows."
Xion smiled. "That's good.. that's good."
They stood there together, perfectly satisfied just being together.
Axel woke up suddenly, blinking. Why did I dream about that time?
He hadn't had a dream about Xion in about a week. She wasn't haunting his mind as she usually did. He wondered if Roxas had something to do with that.
Ever since Roxas had walked into his life, things had been progressively getting better for Axel. The redhead was happier overall and smiled a lot. Axel's mind was clear and full of happiness.
Maybe it was time to move on...
Weeks upon weeks passed and Roxas and Axel talked every night over Skype. They talked and talked about many things; Work, their families, childhood memories... Even past loves.
It was then that Roxas learned what had truly happened to Xion. It was sad and Roxas had actually cried when he heard the story. Axel had gone through so much.
Roxas and Axel were slowly growing closer even though they were physically apart.
About a month later, Roxas walked into work to find that flowers had been delivered. Axel had ordered them for him. They were beautifully arranged in a green colored crystal vase; Roxas' favorite color.
That day, everything was going well. Roxas would be getting off of work early to go pick up Namine from the airport. Her summer break was almost over and she'd be back in school. She would be in the first grade.
The six-year-old would be with Roxas for her birthday and Roxas had a fun birthday weekend planned. They would head to Destiny Islands and go to the beach with Axel and maybe even get scuba diving lessons.
Roxas hoped that Namine would have a great time.
As he wrote yet another 'Ask Molly' article, Sora skipped into his office and eyed the bouquet. "Ooh! Is that from Axel?!"
The blonde nodded. "Yeah."
"It's so cute!" Sora squealed. "Aren't you glad that you made that trip down there?"
Roxas nodded again. Sora leaned forward on Roxas' desk. "Soo?"
The writer blinked. "What?"
"When are you going to see him again?" Sora asked. "This weekend," Roxas said as he typed. "I'm bringing Namine with me as well. I thought going to the beach for her birthday would be fun."
"Ooh good plan," Sora grinned. "Are you gonna do the dirty with him yet?"
Roxas blushed. "Of course not! Nami will be around! That'd be inappropriate.. We might not even be staying at his house!"
Sora pouted. "Aw boo, you're so boring!"
Roxas rolled his eyes and kept typing. "I don't know if Nami would be comfortable staying at a strange man's house."
"Axel isn't just some strange man; he's your boyfriend!" Sora protested.
"We're dropping this, Sora," Roxas finally said.
"But-"
"Let the man work, Sora." Sora blinked and turned to see a tall man with silver hair standing there. The brunette grinned. "RIKU!"
He launched himself at his husband. Riku laughed. "Good to see you too, Sora. You forgot your lunch again."
Riku held up a large lunch box that had a picture of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on it. Sora had a major Disney fetish.
"Holy bejeezus, I did!" Sora snatched the bag away then kissed Riku on the cheek. "Thank you so much babe!"
Riku chuckled. "You're welcome for now and the many times I'll have to come and bring it again." Sora pouted at that. The tall silverette looked over his lover and at Roxas. "Hey Roxas. How's Namine?"
"Mm, she's good I guess. She's coming home today." Roxas said, looking up.
Riku smiled. "We should all have dinner sometime this week. I've missed that kid."
Roxas laughed. "Alright, maybe tomorrow. We'll be going to Destiny Islands this weekend, so tomorrow would be best."
"Destiny Islands? Boy, that brings back memories, eh Sora?" Riku said, looking back at his no-longer pouting husband.
"Yeah! Remember when we shared that paopu fruit? It was yummy!"
Riku nodded in remembrance. Sora had only been there once, but Riku had grown up in Destiny Islands.
"So weird... Axel's shop is called Papua Scuba." Roxas said.
"Paopu Scuba's still there? Is old Reno Russo still running it?" Riku asked, his interest peaking.
Roxas shook his head. "No, his son Axel is. Axel's kind of my boyfriend."
Riku laughed. "Well isn't it a small world? I used to work with Axel in that shop! Me and Axel were best friends in high school!"
Both Sora's and Roxas' eyes widened.
"Why didn't you tell meeee?" Sora whined. "I told you about Axel!"
Riku shrugged. "You didn't ask."
Sora pouted. "But I should know everything about you! You never told me about your high school best friend!"
"Actually I did. You were eating though, so that's probably why you don't remember." Riku said, scratching the back of his neck. Everyone knew that Sora could get all too absorbed in his food. He loved food so much, he loved it almost as much as he loved Riku. So it was a good thing that Riku was an excellent chef.
"I have an idea," Riku said suddenly. "How about Sora and I join you guys on the trip? I'd love to see Destiny Islands and Axel again for sure."
Before Roxas could say anything, Sora grinned. "That's a super special awesome idea Kuku!"
Roxas nodded. "Alright, that'll be okay. You'd have to catch a plane though."
Sora's grin stayed plastered in place. "Riku has connections. He can definitely get us on the same flight!"
Riku simply nodded. "I'll arrange it when I get home." He turned to Sora. "I'll let you get back to work, Sor. Don't work too hard." The two exchanged a kiss and then the tall silverette made his leave.
After that, Sora skipped out of the office just as quickly as he had skipped in.
Roxas sat there and stared at his computer screen.
Sora and Riku are coming too... This should be interesting...