A/N: Hey Everyone! Long time no update ;D
Just wanted to say this whole thing should be in Roxas's point of view and stuff. Also, I need 4 reviews to update again. ( I'm getting greedy now .o. ) I know everyone seems out of character. Please forgive me! And if there are some typos please tell me, don't start freaking out at me okay? Fanfiction writing is for FUN not for FLAMES.
I could feel the urgency that morning before I opened my eyes. The air was spiced with the feeling. Then, suddenly, my whole being was forced out of bed and onto the floor.
Sora had glomped me.
"Roxas! Why didn't you go to the big party yesterday? It was awesome! Even Hayner and Pence went there after the test---"
Sora continued to talk about the party as I got ready for the day. Though it annoyed me that one of my older brothers was many years less mature than me, I continued with my already ruined day. Holding the brand new schedule, I slowly opened the door and stepped out into the frenzy of people who all were looking for friends. With the bubbly brunette safely concealed inside the dorm, I set off to find my best friends.
"Hey Rox! Why weren't you at the party?" Hayner slapped my back. "Maybe because I had this little birthday celebration... You know... something close to a party to show I am one year closer to being dead and all." The embarrassment was clear on his face. Maybe teasing did go a little too far. But Hayner's eyes brightened as he laughed, "I guess I deserved that! What classes did you get?" Much love for the pale yellow haired boy who enjoyed changing topics.
"The sciences, an art class as well. Next semester is everything else. What about you?"
"I have math. Math, calculus, math… why did I let you sign me up for college?" I laughed as we walked merrily down the hall. Me and Hayner were the only ones out of our friends who got dorms, everyone else lived close by. Olette would be diving Pence to school, Cloud had no classes till the afternoon so he drove Demyx and Xion to school.
Suddenly fear gripped me, and there was no reason for it.
"What's wrong Roxas?" I shivered, "I have a bad feeling, though it may be because I left Sora in my room and we haven't gotten far from there yet." He grabbed my wrist and we rushed down the hall, laughing like younger kids as we did so. We collapsed on the floor in front of my first class, cackling like maniacs. People would have stared at us, but everyone knew of our friendship. Best buddies from little tots. Two people did stop to stare though, and we could feel the glares boring into us. Looking up we silenced, Riku glared as a very upset Sora hugged his arm.
"They made fun of me… You can tell… Roxas dumped me and ran…" Sora was sniffing and holding back tears, but I could tell he was slightly faking it. Riku, on the other hand, looked extremely pissed. "What kind of brother leaves Sora alone?"
I smiled sheepishly and started to scoot away till I bumped into Olette. "You aren't scaring the birthday boy, are you Riku?" I could see his glaring get colder, "And what if I am?"
"Then you have to deal with me" I looked behind Olette to see Cloud followed by a slightly sadder Demyx. "Xion said she couldn't get out of bed, though I guess getting here earlier does have an advantage." Anyone could see the urge fight burning in the two boy's faces. It was slightly creepy, but everyone has known that they wanted to kill each other for many reasons.
"He should be more respectful of Sora's feelings."
"Sora should know that Roxas has morning classes." I could see Sora's face slowly getting more and more red.
"And both of you should calm down and get to class." And here comes the teacher. The main fencing teacher walked past, and I can swear I just saw Cloud blush. Sure, apparently he is hot and lets everyone call him by his first name, but should that make my older brother swoon like a fangirl? Cloud put on a big grin and waved, "Hi Sephiroth! Sir…", But Mr. Long-Silver-Hair-and-to-hot-for-you just nodded and continued walking down the hall.
Olette and Cloud just continued fighting with Riku as I slipped into my science class. I just sat there, in the empty room waiting for someone to notice I was gone. It didn't happen. Class started and ended, and I left for the morning routine that would soon control my life.
****(^o^)m****
The cafeteria was pretty full, and I was able to squeeze into a chair beside Demyx. He seemed more agitated than normal, but Sora kept on talking about the party, "Yeah! And Zexion got into a fight with Demyx. It was weird because the always, like, are attached by the hip. And, like, Riku was totally arguing with both of them and it was so weird! Like everyone had fight on their minds. You guys should have seen this guy there though! Bright red hair and eyes like wow. Though not as sexy as Riku but"-
I put my hand on Demyx's shoulder in an attempt of comforting him. Tears threatened to fall from his already moist eyes, and I should know why. The mullet haired boy had one of the largest crushes on Zexion. "Don't worry Demyx, once tomorrow hits no one will remember this party dance thing. Then you will be in Zexion's good books again."
"… He does like books…"
I laughed, patting Demyx on the back. The little fray of happiness was quickly burned as a scream rung out throughout the cafeteria. Everyone, including me, ran to the source. A blond girl had her arms wrapped tightly around another girl. She was crying, and we can all see the bloody bite marks on the injured one's neck. "Someone! Get help! PLEASE!" A lot of whispered started spinning as people phoned ambulances and police. Some were scared, 'Why did a vampire attack during the day?' Others seemed more scared that they would be caught near the injured girl and left. Demyx was shaking, I started ushering the freaked out mullet boy out of the area. "Roxas! Be safe!" Cloud called from the mad frenzy happening, he obviously knew what I was doing. "Rox… Roxas? Is… Is she going to be okay…?" Demyx walked slowly towards mine and Cloud's room. Tears fell freely from his eyes.
"It is going to be okay, Demyx. Believe me, she looked far from pale. Now sit on Cloud's bed as I fetch you a Plushie to cuddle with." He sat there, shaking. I rushed and grabbed the closest Plushie, a pink and orange rabbit Olette gave me when I was in the hospital from rape. He just sat there till I was about to leave to room.
Why would I suspect him to grab my hand? But I felt him pull me into the kiss before I could react. And I didn't react. Though his mouth felt like it had soft fangs, suppressed memories started bubbling to the top of my mind. He pulled away, "What was that about?!"
"I needed to feel warmth again. Zexion just keeps glaring at me, people are getting injured… And you seem so lonely…" His hands reach forward towards me but I walked away. I didn't need this right now; no one should be a replacement for someone else. I opened the dorm room and walked out into the busy hallway once again. Demyx called out in apology, but my mind seemed to filter him out easily.
Sora grabbed my arm and looked at me, "Who have you been kissing?" I ignored him and tried to walk forward. He walked in front of me and spread his arms out wide, "We are all going clubbing tonight. And you are coming whether you like it or not!"
"Fine. Just don't expect me to enjoy myself."
"You will! We are going to this awesome club that Tifa works at and the band playing tonight has that hot guy I mentioned at lunch. And this will so be better than that party you and Cloud both missed."
"Good to know." I walked around Sora. "And just so you know, Roxas, kissing Demyx does not mean you are dating or anything."
"How the fuck did you know that!?" I watched him wave and run down the hallway. Grumbling, I walked right into Cloud. "So clubbing, with Sora… This will be interesting… Roxas?"
"I am so tired; I should just skip out on the clubbing thing and sleep."
"No! I don't want to go threw this alone!"
"Aren't you the older brother? As I am aware I am the youngest out of us three."
Cloud looked disappointed. How could I be so rude? Lately everyone was out of character… Sora was way to bubbly, Cloud to childish… then it hit me. They only acted differently around me.
****(^o^)m****
The club was pretty full, and our group just added to the whole mess. The band that was playing was out of my sight, but they sounded decent. And Sora was dragging Riku away while Hayner pulled Cloud and Pence away to start drinking. Zexion had his arm wrapped around Demyx and they were moving towards the dance floor. I sat at a booth, farthest from everyone and sat down. Nothing was in my view, yet enough staff walked past to show that this wasn't the place to have sex. Just what I needed.
"Hey Roxas!" Hayner wandered up, already drunk, "Lets danshhh"
"The moment you sober up. We have been here how long? Ten minutes? And you are already drunk?" He slurred a few things out; I just stared at him with disbelief. "I am nosh drunk! I jush finished a bottle of stuff shhh"
"Why don't you ask Pence to dance?"
"He ain't gay enough to do dat" I watched him stumble off, probably to drink some more. Hayner loved the feeling of warmth you get when you chug alcohol, he had told me often how the tickling up and down his throat was enough to urge another glass down. I laughed as he started poking a very Pence like old man to dance. Though they both were drunk enough to do so.
"See beyond the moment
Think beyond the day
Hear the word
My voice will not be cast away
Fatalistic fortune
Ever near the end
Love goes on
But Time does not return again
Across the sky
I will come for you
If you ask me to
Demystify
Your uncommon dreams
Stranger things have come true"
It was odd to hear a band play Emilie Autumn, but even odder to have a male singer do the song perfectly, in a more punk pop style. I sat there, the familiar voice washing over me like I was at the beach. The beach once was where I, Hayner, Pence and Olette would go every summer. It was a place like home for me.
"Fear no more the midnight
Fear no more the sea
Close your eyes, regret nothing
You're safe with me
Look into the shadows
Step into the mist
Search your land but doubt never
I still exist
Across the sky
I will come for you
If you ask me to
Demystify
Your uncommon dreams
Stranger things have come true"
The singer switched places with someone else, I could hear the difference in the voices. I closed my eyes and rested my head on my hands. "Can I sit here?" I nodded, without even opening my eyes. My mind was currently at the beach with my friends, laughing about Pence jumping away from seaweed. "How are you doing Roxas?"
That got me to jump. I looked into those deep eyes and I quickly got up to leave. "Roxas! I only want to talk!" My feet were faster, "Listen to me, I am really-"
"-Leave me the hell alone Axel!"