Omg it is another story. Goddamn. . Well, its pairing that is really rare on ffnet, well on anywhere really. I hope you all enjoy it.

Warnings: Yaoi (which means guys are loving guys), more than likely bad language, horrible school grades, stereotypical high school B.S., possible OOC, and alternate universe. Oh and clichés. Lots and lots of clichés.

Pairing: ZexSo (HOLY SNAP!!), possible mentions of AkuRoku, RiSo, LeCl and more… I think

Author's Note: Thank you to the few of you who bother reviewing. It means a lot to me. Have any ideas on what you want to see? Let me know!

EDIT: There is more to the chapter now! You can find it at the end. :)

Academia

Chapter Three: Nemo

Zexion sat once again in the library, his eyes watching Sora through the window. This was a horrible habit. The dark silver haired boy glared at Pride and Prejudice, grabbing a small bite from a turkey sandwich hidden in his book bag. His eyes flickered back out the window, watching Sora laugh. The blue eyed boy was leaning against Riku, the two barely standing. Curiosity glimpsed through his mind, what was so funny?

Taking another bite of the rather bland sandwich, Zexion startled at a tap on the shoulder. The senior turned quickly, his book almost slipping off his lap. Kairi, Sora's other best friend, with shoulder length burgundy hair and periwinkle blue eyes watching him with a grin.

"Hello, Zexion." Zexion schooled his face into something akin to unruffled, his eyes analyzing the smile and the twinkle in her eyes. "I have a question for you."

"I possibly will have an answer."

Kairi giggled slightly, moving to sit on the other side of the table. Zexion rearranged the set up, moving the book bag to the floor and marking his page in the book before placing it on his lap under the table. No need for anyone to find out about the addiction to Austin just yet. She placed her elbows on the wooden table, resting her face in her hands. "Why do you stare at Sora?"

"Wh-what?"

Her giggle was a full-blown laugh. "Don't try to hide it Zexion, the whole school knows." His eyes widened. She continued. "Sora's the only one who doesn't realize it. Honestly, I have no clue how he can manage to read his opponents' moves in blitzball but can't even tell when someone likes him." She shook her head in disappointment.

Zexion's eyes narrowed. "So?"

Kairi raised an eyebrow. "So what?"

"Why approach me if the whole establishment knows?"

Kairi's eyes lowered to the table, a polished fingernail tracing the shapes in the wood. "Well, I was tired of seeing you struggle to win his heart." She glanced up at the senior with a smile. "How about I tell you all you could ever want to know about Sora?"

Zexion rolled his eyes and flipped open his book. "No agreement."

Her eyebrows knit together. "Why?"

"Don't sound so shocked, Kairi. There is bound to be a catch." Zexion began to read, ignoring the girl before him and his crush just outside the window. It was his most favorite part.

Kairi reached forward, pulling the encyclopedia sized book from his grasp. "I only want to eat lunch with you." The senior glared at her in disbelief. "Seriously Zexion. This is a good trade. That is it." Zexion took a deep breath. Kairi peeked at the title. "You're reading Pride and Prejudice? Seriously?"

He refused to dignify it with a response, finishing off his sandwich. "Dammit Kairi, why?"

"Am I not allowed to be nice?" She sighed, flipping through the book. "Why does everyone assume I'm such a bitch anyway?"

Zexion allowed a smirk to graze his lips. "Cheerleader."

"Stereotype." She closed the book and glanced at his arms. Zexion was wearing short sleeves. "Emo?"

"Stereotype." He raised his arms so she could see them. "Just because I'm emo doesn't necessarily I slit my wrists, cheerleader." He took a deep breath and allowed his eyes to follow Sora's movements outside. He was sitting beside Roxas, the two eating from the same lunch. Axel was resting his head in Roxas's lap, grinning up at the twins.

As Sora's face broke out into his huge smile, Zexion felt himself blush. Kairi giggled, hiding her grin behind a small hand. The lunch bell rang, and Zexion quickly stood. He slung the bag over his shoulder and began to walk out.

"Zexion?"

He stopped at the end of the bookcases. "I'll see you tomorrow."

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True to her promise, Kairi sat and ate lunch with Zexion in the library. He would read Pride and Prejudice, pausing occasionally to ask Kairi questions. What is Sora's favorite food? What does he like to do? Who's his best friend? It was bound to get someone to notice.

Sora noticed, and called Kairi out on it. Zexion was so happy to have the junior there. Zexion could barely even breathe. "Zexion has been helping me with my British Literature."

Sora nibbled on his bottom lip, the sight sending Zexion into a mini-heart attack. "Can… Can I sit with you too?" Sora's blue eyes darted back and forth between the senior and his cheerleader best friend.

"Sure," Zexion managed to gasp out. "Anytime." The rewarding smile was amazing, sending Kairi into a giggle fit.

It was awkward. No, scratch that. It was plain uncomfortable. Sora and Zexion could barely even speak to each other. Kairi spent her time filling the dead air with random conversation starters and needless questions to fulfill the tutoring premise.

On Friday, Zexion didn't even bother hiding the complete works of Jane Austin and openly reading it. Kairi would ask a few questions here and there, but nothing that drew his attention away completely from his hidden stare-fest at Sora. Sora was in his regular outfit, oversized blitzball pants and a multi-colored tank, sitting beside Zexion eating a chocolate bar.

As if a thought occurring to him, Sora sat up from his crouched position. "Zexion, there is a party on Saturday night. You wanna come with us?"

Kairi's eyes widened in shock. "I completely forgot about that. It's at Riku's right?" Sora nodded. Kairi turned her attention to the senior. "You should come. It's not just going to be the jocks and cheerleaders. Some of the band kids are going to be there."

Zexion bookmarked the page, looking at Sora. It had become easier for the slate-haired boy to meet Sora's gaze. "You would like me to go?" He was answered with a flush and overexcited nod. Zexion looked down at the table top, watching Kairi steal his potato chips. He wasn't really a party person. Academic Decathlon did have energetic people and occasionally there would be a party day, but Zexion never knew what to do with himself. What was he supposed to do? He was going to be valedictorian and he couldn't even handle public outings?

The lunch bell rang. Kairi waved goodbye, and took off toward her next class. Sora packed his things up slowly, pouting. Zexion watched the brunette stand, sling the bag over his shoulders and begin to leave. Zexion followed silently. The two walked side by side, not speaking a word to each other. Just outside of Sora's class, Zexion spoke. "What time?"

"Huh?" The confused expression on his face was adorable, and Zexion couldn't hold back the smallest of smiles from showing.

"What time do I need to arrive?" As Zexion spoke, he watched azure eyes slowly widen in shock. Next thing he knew Sora had wrapped Zexion in a huge hug (sparking a blush across Zexion's cheeks) and was thanking him.

"Show up around six, okay?" Sora let him go, a huge grin across his face. "You do know where Riku lives, right?" Zexion managed a nod before Sora laughed and hugged him again. "See you tomorrow Zex!" Sora darted into the classroom just seconds before the tardy bell rang. Zexion stood just outside the door, a blush on his face and a smile spreading across his lips. He began walking to his class, not caring at all he was late. He had more important things to worry about.