Arriving at the school gates, Demyx could clearly see that Zexion was stressing out; he was pacing, with his head down, and obviously lost in thought.

Slowly approaching the shorter boy from behind, he gently tapped his shoulder, resulting in Zexion jumping in surprise, no less than 3 feet.

"Oh, Demyx! You know I don't like surprises!"

Demyx frowned, and immediately looked to the ground, asking it for advice in what to say next.

"H-hey, cheer up, no need to get upset."

"How could I not, Zexy. You didn't keep your word."

Zexion stopped breathing. He still hadn't thought up a reasonable excuse, or what he planned to be a lie.

"Well, Demyx, y-you see, it was...Riku...was...kinda sick you see..."

"Please don't lie to me, Zexion. Riku was fine yesterday, just tell me. I won't be upset, okay? Was it something I did?"

"No, not at all, it's just...don't you think things have seemed awkward...between us? I mean, we used to be such close friends, Demyx."

That damn bell rang again, cutting conversation short.

"Listen, Demyx. I don't have any classes with you today, but I'll talk to you at lunch, okay?

Zexion lightly touched the blonde's arm, sending shockwaves through both their bodies. A short moment in movement, which felt like forever. Even the short second they were lost in each other's eyes, seemed never ending.

"Hey, guys, we have form waiting for us!"

Neither of the boys said anything; as they finally passed each other, going their separate ways.

Neither of the boys could get along with the day.

Neither one of the boys could admit their feelings.

Neither one of the boys could stand to lose their friendship.

Lunch finally came around. For the first day in many, classes seemed to drag out like it was the last day of school. Axel was sitting as far away from Marluxia as possible because of the previous mishap, and waiting for Demyx and Zexion to arrive, as he heard Zexion's promise to Demyx, about talking to him at lunch. Still sitting and waiting, he noticed lunch was half over in no time, and yet neither of the teenagers were nowhere to be seen. He thought this was especially odd, considering how much Demyx wanted to put things right.

"Hey Ax."

The re-head addressed turned to see Vexen on his right.

"What's up, Vex?

"I need your help, well; actually it's not for me, but a friend."

"Continue..."

"Well, you know Zex, right?"

'How could I not Vexen. It's all Demyx talks about other than this week's top 10, oh, and how he reckons I'd make a really ugly old person.'

"Yes Vexen, I do."

"You see, he kinda, has a thing for a friend of yours, and I-"

"WHICH FRIEND?!" Axel jumped up, taking Vexen along with him

"OI. No need to go making a scene. Shut up and listen. It's Demyx, okay. Zexion...kinda likes him, but he's still kinda unsure. I need you to find out whether you think Dem would be interested. Zexion hasn't been the same for about 2 months now. He won't talk to anyone about anything, except for me, and it's always about Demyx. FOR GODS SAKE, HIS GRADES ARE EVEN SLIPPING!"

Axel couldn't help but chuckle, and Vexen couldn't help but slap him.

"Fuck Vexen, calm down."

"Fuck pyromaniac, what's your problem!?"

"You see, I needed the same information myself. Demyx is crazy about Zexion, but won't say anything. He's afraid to ruin their friendship, even though it's falling apart anyway. I told him Zexion wouldn't end it, and that he needed not assume the worst."

"Hmm, exactly what I said to Zexion."

"Well well. Looks like we have some match-making to do"

Vexen rolled his eyes, agreeing to help Axel get the two together. Conversation filled their ears, but made sure theirs didn't fill others.

"Okay, so we have to make sure they see them by the end of the day."

"Easy."

More classes rolled by, and Zexion still hadn't seen Demyx since before school. Second lunch passed, and Demyx still hadn't talked to Zexion.

It was finally nearing the end of the school day with one period to go. Demyx was putting books away in his locker, noticing that one of them had a sticky note attached, which read

'Demyx, I'd like you to give me another chance, so I'll meet you at your house this afternoon, see you then – Love Zexion'

Demyx's eyes, AND smile widened greatly

'Love Zexion?'

Demyx was not the only one receiving notes like such. Zexion was sorting out some of his textbooks, and noticed a note stuck to the inside, with bubblegum.

"Ewww, bubblegum?!"

This note read

'To Zexion

I'd like you to come over my place after school, I'm really sorry you couldn't make it yesterday, but I'd much appreciate it if you did, today. Thanks. Demyx xx'

Zexions blush spread, and he pulled the note out, putting it in his pocket.

Realising he had wasted 10 minutes of class daydreaming, he quickly headed over to his Math class, bumping into Vexen on the way.

"Why, hello Vexen!"

"Gosh, you seem awfully happy. What Happened?"

Vexen very well knew 'what happened'. Zexion continued to waste class time telling Vexen about the note he received, being stuck inside his textbook with bubblegum.

"Did you say bubblegum, Zex?!"

"Uhm, yea..."

Vexen couldn't help but facepalm 'Axxxeelll, you idiot!'

Out of nowhere, the bell rang to go home.

It only just registered in Zexions head, that he had actually skipped class for the first time, ever. He couldn't care less though, for once in his life. All he had on his mind was meeting Demyx out of school for the first time in just less than 2 months, about the time he noticed he had more than friendly feelings for Demyx. Walking home, quite happily, he couldn't stop smiling. Still thinking as he did constantly, he finally made up his mind. He knew he loved Demyx. Why else would he want to see him so much? Why else would he get up in the morning so happy to go to school? Why else would he stare at his ass? He was finally willing, to risk everything.