A/N: here I am again, your loving author! Today I have a special offer for yall! I am in need of an editor as you all so kindly pointed out.(I didn't take offense!) My word program sucks! As a perk, this job comes with being the first to read my chapters and being the one I trust to supply me with advice for the future. If you are interested, message me, leave a random comment, or contact me in some way. Contact info is on my page. Thanks guys!

Some thanks:

Roxas desu - for drawing fanart!

.Battery. - for keeping my leg warm as I wrote this next chapter...

16

Roxas woke up ten minutes before his alarm went off on the first day of school. Getting up, he shut off the alarm before it could go off. Sitting on the edge of his bed, Roxas looked at his dresser, trying to decide what to wear. Standing, he caught sight of the plastic bag in the corner of his room where it had gotten thrown a few days ago. He knew it contained the clothes Axel had bought for him. Going to his dresser he pulled out a pair of socks, boxers, a plain black shirt, and dark jeans. Gathering his clothed in a pile, he strode to the bathroom.

Closing the door behind him, Roxas set the clothes on the counter next to the sink and stripped off his boxers and wristband. Opening the shower door, the blonde turned the water towards the red H on the nozzle and stepped under the spray.

The water slowly trailed down the boys face, taking him back to a memory he thought long forgotten.

Roxas sat on the wet bench, his face turned up towards the falling rain. HI swinging legs hung over the side of the bench, not quite reaching the ground. Hearing footsteps behind him, he turned his head slightly. The dark shadow in the falling rain slowly came closer. The small blonde began to shiver, a cold like he'd never known before settling into his bones, shaking him to the core. As the shadow come closer, it began to take the shape of a woman. The boys face paled, afraid for his life. Then the figure came within a foot of the bench and crouched down at the blondes level. It was his mother, come back to find him after he ran away.

"Honey, time to come home."

His mothers voice reverberated in his head as he reached for the shampoo.

Mixed Berries

Rinsing the lather out of his hair and rinsing off his body, Roxas turned off the water and stepped out. Drying himself off, he got dressed and fixed his hair. Re-entering his room, he slipped on his shoes and looked for a sweatshirt. The only one he could see what the somewhat rumpled one he had worn last night. Roxas was reluctant to wear it, but it was all he could find on such short notice. Pulling the sweater off his bed, the blonde carefully pulled the sweater on, making sure not to ruin his hair. Picking his messenger bag up off the floor, Roxas slung it over his shoulder and left the quiet house. Pulling the car keys out of his bag, Roxas hit the button to unlock his silver Mercedes. Sliding into the front seat, he started the car and backed out of the driveway.

xxxx

First block Spanish was excruciatingly boring. The worst part was that he was seated behind Axel. As a senior, he only had enough classes to go to school half a day, but every one of those four classes, he had with Axel. Their lockers were only spaced by two in between. Roxas let out a low groan that cause Axel to shift ahead of him. Roxas glanced at the clock. His torture would be over in four short minutes, than second block, than break, than his last two blocks, lunch and home. The bell ending first block finally rang. Roxas stuck his new book in his bag and was the first one out the door. His locker was conveniently between his last class and his next, so he stopped there to drop off his new book. He would have to get it covered. Heading left, Roxas walked to the end of the hall and turned left again. Coming to the library door where he had his study hall, Roxas entered the large room and sat down at one of the tables. His teacher for this block was Cloud, the History teacher. All the teachers went by their first names, it was pretty laid back.

Setting his bag on the floor next to him, Roxas stood up and walked over to one of the more secluded computers, wanting to be alone. Logging into his computer account, Roxas clicked on the messenger the teachers had forgotten to take off over the summer. His cousin Sora was on. Clicking Sora's screen name, Roxas typed a message.

Roxas007 Hey

goofyboy2000 hey! didnt you start school today?

Roxas007 yeah, but im in study hall.

goofyboy2000 cool Riku's on too, mind if he joins us?

Roxas007 sure, I don't mind talking to your fuck buddy :)

twilight666 had joined the conversation

twilight666 Hey Roxas. How's school so far?

Roxas007 not bad...

Roxas looked at the screen, wondering if he should tell Sora and Riku about Axel and him breaking up. He shrugged to himself. Just as he was about to go back to his conversation with his cousin and Riku, a new window popped up.

Flamer hey. Please talk to me. We need to talk about this.

Roxas007 about what? Theirs nothing to talk about.

Flamer yes, there is. I don't want to break up. Please don't do this. Please. Im begging you.

Roxas007 im sorry.

Flamer is typing

Roxas looked over the top of his computer to see Axle on the other side of the room, typing furiously. Looking back at his screen, he saw a new message form Axel had popped up.

Flamer look, I know youve been through a lot and that your moms dying hit you pretty hard, and im sorry, but you have to move on. As much as you think its your fault, its not. It was no ones fault. You never gave me a chance to explain what actually happened. Everytime I brought it up, you changed the subject. What happened was your mother was driving on a small deserted road when she saw a deer walk into the road. She swerved away so she wouldnt hit it, but didnt see the car coming in the opposite direction. It was a head-on collision. The other driver was fine, but your mothers air bag didnt deploy. She went through the windshield. Im sorry, but its not your fault or anyone elses. Unless you want to blame the deer. Please stop taking this out on yourself and move on. Please. I miss you.

Roxas read all of this and leaned back in his chair. Closing his eyes, he remembered all the times Axel had tried to talk to him about the accident. Sighing, he opened his eyes and closed the message window with Axel. Clicking on the one with Sora and Riku, he typed a short message.

Roxas007 sorry guys, but I have to go. I might get on tonight to maybe ill talk to you them. Bye.

goofyboy2000 alright. Have fun at school and ill talk to you later.

twilight666 Goodbye

Roxas logged off and closed all windows. Signing off his computer account, Roxas got up from his chair and sat back down next to his bag. Looking over to his right, he caught sight of Axel's mane of red hair partially hidden behind a potted plant. The bell rang, signaling the end of second block and the beginning of break. Leaving the library, he turned left, came to the office, turned right and entered through the swinging doors to the cafeteria.

Walking to the far side of the table-filled room, Roxas looked at the array of food on the long table. Buying a package of Bosco Sticks, Roxas walked to the register to pay. After handing over his money, Roxas walked back towards the café's doors and sat on the steps leading up to the stage. Opening the bag, he pulled out a Bosco Stick and bit in. Staring at the floor, a pair of clunky black boots came into view.

Slowly drawing his gaze up, Roxas caught sight of long black pants decorated in chains, a belt with a big Jack Skellington buckle, a fitted black tank top with a skull smoking a cigarette, a white and black tie, a black ribbon choker with a guitar pick, topped by a head with fiery red hair. As Roxas took in Axel's outfit, he sucked in his breath and met the taller boys gaze.

"I see I left my sweatshirt at your house." Axel said in a way of greeting.

Roxas subconciously fingered the chain on the sweatshirt. Clearing his throat he replied.

"Yeah. It's quite comfy too."

"Keep it. It's my gift to you."

Roxas mumbled a 'Thanks' under his breath as Axel sat down next to him. Tilting Roxas' face up with a finger under the blondes chin, Axel brought Roxas' gaze to his.

"Will you go back out with me. Please? Im dying without you honey."

Roxas stared into the large emerald eyes boring into his and paused.

"I cant make you happy. I dunno how long it will be before im happy again and thats now fair to you. You deserve better."

"But I want you." Axel said simply.

Roxas melted at those words of love and threw his arms around the redheads neck.

"I'll go back out with you on one condition." Roxas said, pulling away slightly so he could look the taller teen in the eye.

"Anything."

"Wait for me. Help me." Roxas said, almost pleading.

"Of course."

A/N: awww! Look at that, they coulnt stay away for more then a couple of days! Isnt that cute! Okay, now im done. The post of editor is officially open so let me know if your interested. I have one person who is drawing fan art for this story and I am ESTATIC!!! I cannt wait to see how it turns out. If ANYONE else wants to draw fanart, PLEASE DO AND LET ME KNOW! I would LOVE to see it! I think it would be really cool If someone drew Axel's outfit from this chapter. Their all pieces of clothing my friends own.

yes Leod, I gave Axel Sarah's pants, Justin's belt, your shirt (sorta), a tie, and a combo of your and Sarah's necklaces XP!

For those of you who were wondering, Bosco Sticks are real. Me and Leod buy them at school all the time. Their cheese-filled bread sticks, LOVE YOU LEOD!!!

Well let me know about the fanart and editors position.

Hugglesnuggleglomplick!

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PS. Im still holding Axel hostage and stopping all makings of Axle plushies and I've planted bombs in all the Axel plushies in the world so if you wanna keep your cuddle, you better review! Thank you!

-Rika