Roxas blushed madly, running as fast as he could away from the scene of the crime. His hand stung where he had fallen from the attack. His chest hurt where the huge flaming fire ball had smacked into him. He grinned breathlessly as his pulse sounded in his ear. Surprising really, considering he didn't have a heart. Axel was better than he had imagined. Sensing him so easily, though he'd seen Axel tell who was behind him, how far they were, and if they were angry or not, so he shouldn't be surprised. He collapsed into a corner, grinning like an idiot, breathless from his single look into Axel's shining emerald eyes. He loved how Axel had helped him up; he could swear they were still touching, gazing. If this one encounter was enough to set him off like this, would he ever get near his love? Someone clapped in the corner, and Roxas whirled around, knowing full well he had no idea how to use his magic if it was indeed a threat.Instead, one of his superiors grinned at him through his steel bangs."Hey. Nice job. Your first Axel encounter and you walk away conscious and breathing. Impressive."Roxas blushed, unsure how to take this comment. He accepted it as a compliment."Thanks.""You know, you look different than the other Axel worshipers.""I should hope so!" Roxas burst out without thinking. He blushed and covered his mouth, horrified as to what his mistake would bring. Instead, the boy smiled at him, a genuine smile."You love him don't you?"It was a valid question, with feelings behind it rather than suspicions.Roxas turned beet red, stammering in an attempt to tell the steely haired youth that he hadn't known Axel long enough to judge, and wasn't sure himself.The boy laughed kindly."I'm Zexion." He held out his hand. Roxas shook it. Zexion smiled. "You can come use my library if you want." he suggested, motioning to a nearby corridor."Really?" Roxas stammered. "T-thanks!" Roxas loved reading, it kept him occupied when he had no one to talk to. Like now.Zexion smiled and lead the way. "Royal flush" Luxord declared, throwing down a triumphant hand. "Sixty munny on that bet. Congrats, you're broke." Luxord's voice was tinged with a light british accent, just enough to give him the air of royalty in debt.Axel looked Luxord in the eye, ignoring his latest win. Luxord always won."You didn't talk to Xaldin." He said accusingly.Luxord blushed a slight magenta."I didn't have time"Axel groaned."You chickened out.""He's seven ranks above me, and number three!! That would scare anyone!! Not to mention what Xemnas would do if he found out!!"Axel sighed."Pansy.""Skank."A grumbling redhead piped up from the corner."I disagree with the flower derogitive."Axel grinned. Bashing Marluxia came to him as naturally as losing at poker."Paaaaaaaaansy.""Pyro.""Maaaaaaarigold."Marluxia threw the cards down at Axel, storming out of the room. He was tochy and a sore looser.Axel's favorite combination.Axel sighed, looking over at Luxord. He grinned and recounted his little run in in the hallway."No way!" Luxord gasped."Yeah. If I can get out of torching the cute newbie, you can talk to Xaldin."It was simple logic."Enjoying yourself?" Zexion asked. He had to. Left to his own devices, Roxas would read untill he expired. What a bookworm."Mmm-hmm" Roxas said, not looking up."You know, I could use a favor, if you're game."Roxas looked up."What is it?"Zexion smiled, holding up a book."Could you deliver this to the lab on the second floor?"Roxas nodded, grabbing the book.Zexion allowed him to take a couple to his room. After all, he didn't like to refuse a book lover.Roxas grinned and waved.Zexion smiled. His "love letter" would be delivered