Neither me nor Flowers-for-you have any part in this chapter and if you can guess who the two boys are they are

Raul- Marluxia

Ashley-Axel

So enjoy

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Raul and Ashley

It was closing time for the flower shop. The sun had already set and Raul only had 4 customers that day. It was a shame that no one cared for flowers as much as he did, since they were the most beautiful things on Earth. He put his messenger bag around his shoulder and got on his bike. Then began pedalling towards his home.

Raul was pedalling as fast as he can. He loved the fresh breeze against his face. When he turned a sharp corner, his bike met a young man. This caused Raul's bike to skip on the ground, nearly missing the man. "Ah... now I know why helmets are needed..." he said, in a bit of pain. He looked up to face the man, and his eyes widened a bit. "Why, hello there, Ash..."

Ashley walked the quiet streets of the town, humming a tune to himself. He was in his usual attire, dressed in black from head to toe. He shivered in the cold of the night and zipped up his hooded jacket. Up ahead he saw a man on a bicycle who looked like he was having trouble meovering(sp?) the bike. He sighed and shook his head.

Raul got up, and dusted himself off, and picked up the bike. The tire was flat. The skidding on the ground caused the tire to pop. There was no point in riding it home. "Oh well...guess it can't be helped, right?"

Ashley ran over to the man who was on the bike. "Hey you okay?" He asked putting his hand on his shoulder.

"I'm alright... just a few scratches, nothing serious." He examined the tire closely as if he was trying to figure out how he can fix it. But it was obvious that he needed a new tire and didn't have one at the moment.

"Ehh, that's good." Ashley said and gave the man a sweet smile. He looked down at his bike and examined it a bit closer. "I guess your not getting home with a bad tire..."

Raul sighed. "I guess not. But it's alright, I can walk." He looked at the sky and it was already pitched.

"Mind if I walk with you? These streets are a bit dangerous at night." He said with a gentle tone.

Raul turned to the hooded young man. "As long as you don't mug me, why not?"

Ashley laughed quietly. "Oh no, why would I mug such a lovely face." He smiled and removed his hood, revealing his short crimson hair. "I'm Ashley Angel, just call me Ashley."

"I'm... just call me Raul. I don't like my real name that much." he said, nervously. "Just so you know, my home is about 4 blocks away."

"Alright, Raul. Lead the way." He said and pointed to where it looked like Raul's bike was heading earlier.

Raul began to walk with his bike and with the man he just met. "So, you from around here?"

"Yeah, living here for a long time, mainly on the streets, but at the moment I have an apartment." Ashley explained as they walked.

Raul giggled a bit. "I haven't been living here long. I abandoned my hometown and tried to make a living here. I thought Radiant Garden was a beautiful place with lots of plants... a place to call home... but I guess I was wrong."

"How so?" Ashley said tilting his head slightly.

"Well..." he sighed. "I feel like I'm the only one in the universe who appreciates the beauty of roses, and different types of plants. I really do have a passion for them. Heh, I sound like I'm crazy." Raul giggled a bit, and felt content with the man next to him.

"No, no. You don't sound crazy at all. I think roses are beautiful as well." Ashley replied.

He blushed a bit and stayed silent for a few seconds. He pulled out a dark red rose from his messenger bag and gave it to the other. "Here, before I witness it's death. I can't stand to see them die like that."

Ashley took the rose from Raul. "I see." He brushed a hand over the wilted petals, then carefully put it in his jacket pocket.

Raul stopped and looked at a broken down house. It had no grass, no plants, no order. There were people inside, and it looked like a couple was arguing.

"This is it... would you like to come inside?" he asked the crimson head.

He looked at the ruined building. Knowing this side of town, there were many places that looked like this. "Yeah... if I won't be a bother."

"Not at all." Raul led Ashley towards the side of the house, then the back yard. He leaned the bike next to a random wall and opened the house's basement doors. "I don't exactly call it comfy, but it's a place." He walked in and turned the lights on. There was nothing but a bed, television, microwave, fridge, sink and a toilet. There wasn't even a shower. "So, would you like anything to eat?"

"Ehhh, no, I'm good." Ashley said as he examined the room. He then sat on the edge of the bed and looked at Raul.

"Sorry if it's a little cold in here." he said, microwaving a sausage. "Are you sure you don't want anything?"

"No, no. I'm fine." He said quietly and looked down at the ground.

"Hm..." Raul pulled out the hot sausage and left it on top of the microwave. He walked over to the red head and gave him a puzzled look. "What's wrong?"

Ashley looked up at Raul. "I'm fine, just a bit tired."

"You can crash here if you'd like. I don't mind." he replied. It was kinda awkward telling him this since they just met a few moments ago. But he didn't look harmful.

Ashley smiled at the man. "Thank you. My apartment is two miles away from here anyway." He said and sighed.

"You can have my bed. I'll sleep on the inflatable." Raul pulled out a deflated mattress out from under the bed. "I-if you want."

"You can have the bed. I'm good on just the floor." He said and got up then sat in an Indian style on the ground.

"Are you sure?" He didn't want to seem pushy. If anything, Raul was a pushover. He didn't know how to stand up for himself and take order.

"Yes, I am." He looked up at Raul with his emerald eyes and smiled.

Raul smiled nervously, and gave him a few sheets. "Feel free to do whatever you like here. I don't mind at all." he returned a smile.

Ashley took the sheets from Raul. "Alright. Once again, thank you." He replied and nodded.

Raul turned the alarm on set for 6 am. He had to work tomorrow, as well as every day. He tucked himself in his bed. "G'night" he told Ashley.

"Good night, Raul." Ashley laid down on the bare floor and covered himself with the sheets that he had received from Raul.