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First of all I want to say that I'm so sorry that this is like practically a month late I had the chapter written up a while ago so sorry! Because of that though I've made it extra long :D
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"Come on Rox let's start jogging once we hit the path" said Sora grabbing my hand and lacing his fingers with my own.
"Umm Sora"
"Yeah Rox?"
I blushed and pointed at his hand. "Anyone who sees us would think we're more than just friends" I stated nervously.
"Since when have you cared what anyone thinks?" he said grinning.
"I guess" I sighed in defeat while my mind was squealing with glee.
We walked slowly ignoring the catcalls and whistling going on around us or at least Sora was I honestly don't know how he does it I felt like I was going to die from embarrassment. .
"K ready Rox?" he asked turning on his iPod with his free hand.
"Yeah" I replied as he started to jog slowly whoever said jogging while holding hands is impossible obviously hasn't met Sora. It is kind of awkward though since I'm one of those people who moves my arms around a lot when I run.
"I'm a ninja ninja ninja!"
"Oh god not this again" I said glancing back and of course theres Yuffie screaming like crazy running with her arms behind her back I swear she watches way too much Naruto...
"She's embarrassing herself lets hope she doesn't realize that we're nearby" I whispered to Sora who stifled a laugh, and began to jog faster.
"Ugh Yuffie get off of me!!" I heard Axel scream as Yuffie took a running leap and pounced on him from behind knocking him to the ground.
I burst out laughing earning me a glare from the red head who was lying on the ground trying to throw a hyper Yuffie off.
Sora and I jogged in silence I was kind of spacing out I guess I tend to do that a lot or so I'm told.. Sora was making sure I didn't crash into anything like the time when we were seven.
We were riding our bikes to the ice cream store and I just might have not been paying attention but somehow I managed to almost run over an old lady, swerved at the last second and ended up crashing into a stop sign.
Needless to say I almost broke my arm when I landed but one good thing came out of it – Sora paid for my ice cream!
"I don't know how you to manage to jog so fast while holding hands" I turned to see Axel wheezing he must have sprinted to catch up to us
"I thought ninja girl had knocked you out and besides if you didn't smoke so much maybe you would be able to run just as fast also" I stated coldly glaring.
Ugh this red headed bastard annoys me so much I can't believe I'm somehow friends with him if only Namine wasn't so damn nice befriending anything that moves.
"Nah it would take a lot more than Yuffie to take me down!" he replied grinning at me."I told you anyway Rox I'm trying to quit."
"Don't call me Rox" I hissed how dare he interrupt Sora and me time!
"You don't seem to mind when Sora here calls you that" he whined pointing at Sora.
"Huh?" said Sora turning at the mention of his name. "Oh hey Axel" he said smiling slightly.
"Well I should leave you two alone Riku is back there anyway." he said slowing down to a walk.
"I hate him hes so annoying" I said flatly pouting slightly.
"Hes not that bad Rox just tune him out" said Sora chuckling softly of course Sora is almost as bad as Namine if not worse.
"I guess your right" I replied sighing.
We finished our first lap and I started thinking again I glanced at my arm.
Good thing I'm not a wrist person or I don't think Sora would have believed me... I'll try to stop for you Sora doubt you would find me attractive with hundreds of scars running down my arm... not that you do now anyway..
I looked back up and turned my head slightly seeing where everyone else was. Tidus and Yuna were pretty close behind us but they started walking smiling at each other before the stopped for a quick kiss.
I have to admit I was pretty jealous I wish I had someone (quite possibly a certain brunet) like they had each other.
"They make a cute couple" I mumbled turning my head back around to see where I was jogging
"Who does?" asked Sora glancing at me. I didn't think he had hear me damn...
"Tidus and Yuna" I replied glumly as "Never Too Late" by Three Days Grace started playing... it matched my mood perfectly.
"Aww Roxy you sound like someone just died whats up?" he questioned with a concerned look on his face.
"Oh nothing!" I said plastering my best cheery smile on.
"If you say so..." he replied looking slightly less concerned.
We finished our remaining laps quickly we ended up being the first ones done which made me feel a whole lot better about myself. Panting slightly I let go of Sora's hand and took out my headphone handing it back to him and walked into the gym heading over to the bleachers and sitting down to wait for the rest of the class to catch up.
Sora walked over to me and sat down next to me sitting sideways on the seat to face me.
"So.." he said sounding hesitant. "Are you coming to Kairi's party tonight?"
I had no idea what he was talking about for a second then it hit me. Kairi's party! How could I forget... she had only been reminding everyone for the past week.
"Yeah I'll be there she would probably be pissed if I didn't show" I said an angry Kairi was not a pretty one although I didn't really think she was pretty either way I mean she has huge feet and shes like as anorexic as Axel looks even though she claims shes not... pfft bullshit.
"Great! I'll go over to your house and we can go together" he said cheerily smiling widely.
Your so cute Sora... I wonder who would be on top... I guess we could share I know how much you hate it when your second player whenever we play video games though I don't think I would mind...
"Uh Rox you okay?" asked Sora waving a hand in front of my face. "Rox you there?" he said poking my forehead.
"Huh?... oh yeah I'm fine Sora sorry spaced out there for a sec!" I said quickly waving my hands around.
"Same old Roxas come on then everyone is back now" he said pulling me up with him what happened next was slightly awkward...
I wasn't ready when he grabbed my hand and I stumbled forward.. knocking Sora down onto the floor who in turn pulled me down on top of him and somehow or another my lips ended up right on his.
My inner Roxas was squealing but I was shocked I wanted to stay like that very badly but I thought better of it. I quickly jumped up embarrassed out of my mind I know my cheeks were probably as red as a tomato by then.
"Oh my god Sora! I'msosorryIwasn'treadywhenyoupulledmeupandthenIknockedyoudownandwekissed" I said quickly stumbling over my words and frantically trying to help Sora up and make sure he was okay.
Sora laughed and said "Its okay Roxy it was only an accident you act like you almost killed me.. besides I didn't mind"
Double take.. did he just say he didn't mind that I practically molested him on accident of course! My mind was drawing a huge Huh?! But I shook it off and held out my hand to help him up
Sora accepted my hand as I pulled him up but then something else happened.. out of nowhere something hit me from behind with the force of a bulldozer making me fall down again...right on top of Sora...again ... and our lips were crushed together...again!! I mean seriously what are the odds?
I was thanking whatever higher power had allowed this to happen twice in the same day no matter how unintentional it was but once again I quickly got up.
I turned to see what It was that had hit me and I saw a soccer ball a few feet away from where I was standing... and a certain red headed pyro laughing hysterically clutching onto Riku who looked like he was trying very hard not to laugh.
Maybe your not so bad Axel.. but I still hate you..
"What the fuck is wrong with you! You goddamn red headed freak you probably gave Sora a concussion!" I shouted glaring at him with as much malice as I could muster. "Oh my god Sora are you okay?!" I turned quickly to see a dazed looking Sora still on the floor.
"Sora please be okay!" I said kneeling down next to him shaking his shoulder lightly. He looked at me and blushed but quickly got up.
"I s-should be f-fine Rox it was an a-accident anyway" he stuttered..wait why was Sora stuttering? Damn you Axel if you gave Sora brain damage I'll kill you!
"You!" I turned pointing my finger menacingly at Axel. "Apologize now!"
"Sorry Roxas it was an accident remember?" he said still laughing maniacally causing his hair to bounce around poking Riku in the eye with one of his spiky trusses. "Watch it!" he said angrily holding his hand over his eye.
"Oh Sora I'm so sorry the first time was my fault! Are you sure your okay? Do you want to go to the nurse?" I said checking the back of his head and sure enough a bump had formed..
"Calm down Roxas I'm fine I swear" he said smiling.
We just stood there silent no one knowing what to say really.
"Awkward..." I mumbled.
"Come on lets go play a game Rox" he said grabbing my hand and pulling me along like nothing had happened.
"Okay.." I said drawing out the word and following Sora closely.
Axel and Riku apparently vanished from sight.. good riddance It left me some time alone with Sora to try and piece together what he meant.
Could he possibly like me also? Maybe he just meant that it didn't bother him.. yeah thats probably it I mean he did used to have a crush on that big footed red headed anorexic whore Kairi.. I don't know what he saw in her or those goofy yellow clown shoes he used to wear even though they were to big for him.
"Let's play...volleyball! Okay Rox?" Sora said pulling me over to the supplies closet and grabbing a volleyball.
"Sure... Sor-Sor" muahaha your not the only who can come up with pet names!!
He walked off towards the volleyball nets and I trailed along behind him I stopped abruptly when I felt an arm wrap itself around my shoulder. I turned quickly to see who dared invade my personal space... Axel...
"Hey Roxy" he said softly into my ear his breath trailing down my neck.
"Get off of me you giant freak!" I shouted elbowing him in the stomach and pushing him off with as much force as I could he landed on the floor with a loudsmack before looking up at me like he was going to cry..
Oh god he might cry crap I felt incredibly...guilty but he was trying to molest me! I shouldn't even care. damn..
"Look I'm sorry Axel but please just cool it okay?" I said offering my hand to him.
He grabbed my hand and I pulled him up. "Okay Roxas... sorry" he said quietly. I turned to walk away when all of a sudden I felt a hand trailing down my back and resting on my ass giving it a quick squeeze.
"You are so dead you fucking PERVERT!" I roared turning swiftly and punching him in the face before kicking his shin as hard as I could.
He fell forward clutching his nose which had begun to bleed. I stormed off ahead to where Sora was waiting for me a shocked expression on his face while Riku stood next to him laughing his ass off. I sent him my best shut-the-fuck-up-death-glare and he quickly stopped biting his lip.
"Geez Rox you don't have to be so mean about it" I heard Axel whine as he walked over to where we were standing I quickly moved over to stand right next to Sora I know he would protect me from that perverted red headed demon.
"Keep it up and I'll sue you for sexual harassment and I believe I told you not to ever call me Rox!" I growled.
"Well come on guys let's play then Roxas and I against you and Axel" Said Sora cheerfully trying to lighten the mood.
I grabbed Sora's hand and pulled him over to the other side of the net inwardly marveling at how smooth and soft his lightly tan skin was me on the other hand..well I had a zit on my forehead I was trying to keep covered with my bangs and my skin was pale maybe I should get a tan?
"You guys can serve first" I heard Sora say as he tossed the ball to Riku.
I went to stand a little ways behind Sora I was better in the back whenever we played since I usually end up hitting the ball farther.
Riku served the ball sending it flying towards my left no way Sora would be able to hit it I thought and I probably wont be able to reach it in time so I decided to dive towards my left where the ball was about to hit the floor and miraculously I managed to bump it back into the air before crashing into the gym floor where Sora quickly spiked it down onto the other side of the net scoring us a point.
"Nice spike Sora!" I said standing up and rubbing my now sore shoulder.
"Thanks Rox you did a great save too" he replied.
I let Sora serve since I really can't very well and Axel quickly ran forward and bumped it back to our side pretty hard sending it flying back towards me. I reacted instantly bringing my cupped hands forward to bump it back with as much force as he had but the ball hit my forearms awkwardly sending it flying off towards my left halfway across the gym before smashing into the head of someone and who fell forward landing on the ground with a loud "oomph!"
I rushed over as fast as I could my sneakers squeaking against the gym floor. I kneeled over the person realizing it was Demyx.
"Sorry Demyx I hit the ball sideways on accident!" I practically shouted trying to make sure he was okay. This was turning out to be a horrible day It seems I have a knack for knocking people over..
"I'm fine" he said standing up abruptly. "Don't worry about it Roxas not like its never happened before right?" he laughed bending over to pick up the volleyball.
He handed it back to me with a smile seriously what is it with everyone who goes to this school they're constantly smiling how can anyone be that happy all the time? I thought darkly taking the ball back and saying a quick "Sorry again!" before running back towards our net where everyone was waiting.
Axel laughed as I tossed the ball over to them before walking over to my side of the net. I glared at him the whole time but apparently it didn't phase him one bit.
We played until it was time to go change back out we managed to beat Riku and Axel by three points.
I wiped away the sweat that had accumulated on my forehead before walking off towards the locker room. I pulled open the door and made my way over to my locker deciding I didn't need a shower since I wasn't sweating that much. Sora was standing in front of his locker in nothing but his boxers much to my delight but I blushed looking away quickly as I opened my locker and pulled out my clothes. I pulled off my gym shorts and took off my shirt and tossed them into the locker grabbing my jeans and quickly pulling them on.
"Hey Roxas?" I heard Sora ask. I turned quickly to see him still there in only his boxers one hand curled backwards trying to scratch himself. One word came to mind gorgeous.
"Y-yeah?" I stuttered still feeling a little uneasy around him after our accidental lip lock.
"My back itches would you scratch it for me please?" he asked giving me his best puppy dog pout. I blushed instantly at the sudden thought of touching him.
"Sure" I said quietly motioning for him to turn around before placing my hand on his back curling my fingers and scratching lightly. "Here?" I asked hesitantly it suddenly felt incredibly hot in the room.
"A little to the left and down" he replied I gulped but complied. "Oh yeah right there" he purred the way he said it made my pants start to feel tighter..
"Harder Roxas" he gasped suddenly this felt a whole lot more erotic than a simple back scratching should. I pulled my hand away and grabbed my gym shorts before sitting down with them in my lap to cover up my new 'problem'
"D-did I get it?" I asked reaching down and grabbing my shirt that had fallen to the floor.
"Yeah thanks Roxas" he said pulling out his clothes and quickly changing. I put on my shirt and sat there fiddling with my shoes.
"You coming?" I heard Sora ask. I glanced up to see him looking down at me with his bag slung over his shoulder.
"Go on without me I'll be out in a sec" I replied tying my shoelaces.
"Alright I'll be sitting on the bleachers then" he said turning around and walking off leaving me there to wait until my 'problem' went down.
I sat there for ten minutes glad I had decided not to take a shower or else I would have had less time. I eventually stood up and put all my things away. I walked out and noticed Sora was waving at me to hurry up.
"What took you so long?" he asked as soon as I was close enough. Hmm what should I say?!
"I uh thought I had lost my cell phone but I found it." I blurted out. Sora just raised an eyebrow at me and said. "Well let's get to class then." He started walking off and I followed him.
I noticed Demyx and Zexion talking right outside our class, so I stopped.
"Hey Demyx, Zexion sorry again about that ball I guess I wasn't really paying much attention." I mumbled feeling embarrassed. Hmm is that gum on the floor? I noticed taking a sudden interest. I could feel Zexion staring at me and it made me more uncomfortable. I began shuffling my feet.
"Like I said don't worry about it Roxas." he replied cheerfully. "Zexion is there a reason your staring at Roxas like that?"
"Huh? Oh sorry.." he mumbled quietly turning away. I looked back up and noticed Demyx was staring also I followed his gaze down to my arm where my sleeve had ridden up.
"What happened to you?" he said pointing at my arm.
"Um I tried g-giving my cat a b-bath." I stuttered knowing how lame it sounded. Zexion just raised an eyebrow. Of course he knows I'm lying! If theres one person who was a definite emo it had to be him. He always walked around in a long black coat that reached all the way to his ankles and wore black eyeliner, hardly ever talking to anyone but Demyx. 'please don't tell!' I pleaded silently.
"Should have gotten that on tape!" laughed Demyx. I breathed a sigh of relief I guess some people are that gullible. Zexion took out a piece of paper and hastily wrote something down.
"Come Demyx if we stay much longer we'll be late to class." he mumbled grabbing the others boys arm and handing me the piece of paper before walking off with Demyx in tow.
"Rox as much as I love to see you interacting socially with other people rare as it is, we should get inside now." said Sora sounding almost angry?
I walked into our Science class behind him and sat down at our usual table near the back wondering what that was all about. I stared absentmindedly at a beaker before taking a quick glance around me. Sora was just sitting there quietly is he mad at me?
"Soraaa." I said poking his arm to get his attention. He turned to me with an angry look on his face but his features immediately softened when he noticed it was me.
"What is it Roxas?" he said looking straight into my eyes. I froze for a second lost in his cerulean gaze. He seemed sad in a way but his eyes sparkled when I spoke a moment later.
"Whatcha thinking about?" I asked in a singsong voice glad no one else was paying attention to us. The class was about halfway filled any minute now the bell would ring and any stragglers would rush in out of breath to take their seats.
"Oh nothing much Rox I'm excited about Kairi's party tonight."
"Why? Its just another party where everyone ignores you to get drunk and make themselves look like idiots." I replied flicking my wristband.
"Yeah but you'll be there! You won't ignore me will you Rox?"
"I guess." I sighed pulling out my notebook and doodling in it a piece of paper fluttered out. I bent down to pick it up noticing it was the note Zexion had given me. Must have accidentally fallen in between the pages when I stuffed it in my bag I thought.
I read it wondering what it was that he wanted to say to me.
-Don't worry Roxas I won't tell anyone about your arm but I'm here if you ever want to talk anytime is fine-
I glanced down to where he had written his phone number and address down noticing he only lived about a block away from me.
Maybe I will call him I thought I turned to stare out of an open window. Class was more or less a blur I kept staring out the window the whole time thinking about Sora.
How could it ever work out? I haven't even told my parents about me being bisexual. I can already imagine what a disaster that will be but how will I tell Sora? He will probably hate me for the rest of my life..
I felt a pang in my heart I just felt so lost and overwhelmed all at once. I could feel my eyes start to water NO! Not in school calm down Roxas.. it will be fine just don't think about I told myself trying to prevent the tears I could feel building up.
When the bell finally rang I rushed out running towards the bathroom pushing people aside angry looks followed me all the way. I threw open the door and walked over to the sink turning on the cold water and splashing my face a few times. The water helped calm me down. I felt so pathetic losing it over a few thoughts.
A few minutes passed I just stood there staring at my reflection. Taking a deep breath I walked out and headed to my next class. Sora was there waiting for me with a concerned look on his face but he didn't say anything as I took my seat next to him.
My whole day went by with me not paying attention in any of my classes. Sora was doing all my work for me not trying to get me to talk, for that I thanked him silently. When the final bell rang I followed Sora silently.
"Here I took notes for you." he said handing me a small stack of papers each one was color coated for what class it was for I noticed he highlighted everything important in blue. I was touched he was always so thoughtful.
"Thanks!" I replied trying to sound happy. I took the notes and put them carefully in my bag making a mental note to go over them later.
"Let's go then Riku is probably waiting for us you know." he said turning to leave I followed not wanting to miss my ride home.
We exited from the south entrance I stood there looking down below at the lush lawn with tables scattered about. People were lounging around seemingly in no hurry to head home. I started down the steps walking down them slowly. Sora waited for my at the bottom motioning for me to hurry.
We walked out heading in the direction of the parking lot Riku's shiny black Volvo coming into view along with a certain red head leaning casually against the passengers side door.
I groaned loudly not at all excited about the prospect of having to ride in the same car as that pervert. Said pervert just smirked at me before opening the door and climbing in.
"Sora would you...protect me from Axel?!" I begged clutching at his shirt my hands scrunching up the fabric. He looked at me eyebrow quirked with a confused look on his face.
"Umm okay...Rox." he said grabbing my hands and slowly pulling them off. I couldn't help myself I immediately hugged him shouting. "Thank you thank you thank you!"
I opened the door and climbed into the back seat pulling off my messenger bag and placing it at my feet.
The ride was surprisingly quiet Axel didn't attempt to molest me at all merely exchanging small talk with Riku in the front seat. A thump caused me to look away from the window I glanced to my left where a sudden weight had found itself pushing into my shoulder. Sora had managed to fall asleep right on my shoulder I could tell I was going to get uncomfortable but I left him there not wanting to disturb him. The steady rise and fall of his chest seemed to hypnotize me as I stared at him, he looked so.. peaceful. I pushed back a strand of his hair that had fallen towards his eye thinking it would wake him if I left it there.
The car slowed to a stop and Axel opened his door grabbing his bag as he got out. "See ya thanks again for the ride Riku." he said walking up the steps to his house giving us a two finger salute before disappearing inside his house. Riku waved and drove off.
I stared out the window watching houses and trees fly by. I noticed a couple walking down the street holding hands. "Wait is that Mr. Strife?! I didn't know he was gay!" I practically shouted looking at the brunette man he was walking with with who seemed to have an affinity for leather.
"What! Where?" said Riku excitedly turning around to get a better look.
"Keep your eyes on the road!" I screamed as he swerved to avoid crashing into a mail box.
"He was with Leon.. I honestly had no idea."I heard him mumble I turned my attention back to Sora checking to see if he had woken up.. apparently not.
"Sora is the only person I know that can be so energetic one minute and falling asleep in the middle of the day the next." I said Riku laughed from the front seat this time making sure to keep his eyes facing forward. I lowered my hand and placed it on Sora's head beginning to run my fingers through his spiky hair, amazed at how soft it felt.
Suddenly he fell forward his face landing in my lap I could feel myself beginning to blush profusely. Kinky too bad your not awake... I thought gently grabbing his shoulders and positioning him face up with his head on my leg.
"We're here Sora." said Riku stopping the car and turning around. "Still asleep? Well wake him up Roxas."
I really didn't want to I liked how cute he looked asleep I sighed. "It's fine Riku I'll just take him in like this." I said bending down and grabbing my bag.
"Are you sure it would just be easier to wake him you know." he said glancing back and forth between Sora's sleeping figure and me.
"Yeah I'm sure." I said opening the car door and gently placing Sora's head on the seat before climbing out. I slung my bag over my shoulder making sure to grab Sora's and do the same. I pulled him forward slightly by the shoulders trying to be gentle. As soon as I got him forward far enough I placed my hands under him and picked him up bridal style.
"Thanks Riku." I said as I nudged the door shut with my foot. Riku waved at me before driving off. I adjusted Sora in my arms glad that he was so light. I made my way up the steps to his house stopping at his door. I hefted Sora leaning him more towards me as I removed one hand and placed it on the door knob the other holding him against me. I turned expecting the door to open..but it didn't.
"Crap how am I supposed to get in now." I mumbled staring helplessly at the door.
There you have it Chapter Two!! Sorry again it was so late I will have the next chapter up faster than I did this one the plot bunnies seem to be on my side for once :D