Chapter Seven

Roxas had once been invisible and he liked it that way. He would go to school, ignore the whispers and stares, go to class, do his work, and then go home. He even skipped lunch to do work or read, but now that Axel was in his life he didn't have many options on being invisible. It had been a week since Axel had cuddled up with him on his bed and told him life would get better again and again. Roxas was sick of believing it, but for some reason he was slowly starting to accept the fact. Axel was being nice to him, too nice. Roxas thought maybe he had ulterior motives; maybe he was being nice to reel him in and then break his heart.

Roxas rubbed his eyes wearily as he walked down the school halls. He had slipped past Axel that morning not wanting to confront him about the other night. He felt ridiculous for spilling his guts to someone he knew nothing about. Axel Rhodes was a snobby, rich kid that wanted one thing and one thing only. He wanted sex, and Roxas was not willing to give it to him.

An arm slipped around his shoulder, a familiar scent of smoke filled his nose. "Morning sunshine, how are you feeling?" His voice was light, cheerful like always.

It was slightly annoying. Roxas scowled in irritation, "I'm fine."

Axel heard the bitterness in his voice. He didn't like the tone of voice he was using. "Hey, I thought we were going to be friends now, Roxy. I don't want that cut little scowl of yours, can't you smile for me?"

His hand fell from around Roxas' shoulders and the kid groaned. "We are not friends, Axel. I am not friends with people like you."

"Ouch." What did he mean by that? Axel didn't get to ask before Sora ran up giggling.

"Roxas guess what!" He was beaming, practically glowing. "Riku finally asked me out for real! We're officially dating!"

Oh great. Roxas forced a smile. He was losing his little brother. "That's fantastic, Sora. I told you things would work out."

Sora nodded with a giggle. He was flushed red, his sea blue eyes vibrant with emotion. Roxas had never seen Sora so happy before. He was happy for him. He bit his lip when that sinking feeling returned. He was going to be alone with Demyx.

The bell rang and his small, brunette brother ran off waving. "Bye!"

Yeah, bye. Roxas waved half assed and closed his eyes with a scowl. He wanted to go home; maybe he would skip again today. He was vaguely aware of Axel's eyes on him, the crimson haired male smiling slightly. He was beautiful, he really was.

"What did you mean by that?"

Roxas looked up at the slow voice, "What?"

"When you told me you didn't hang out with people like me. What does that mean?" Axel's emerald eyes seemed to bore into his soul. "I'm curious."

If he was an animal he would be a cat of some sort. Roxas watched him before replying bitterly, "You're one of those stuck up rich kids. You moved here and automatically thought you were the big shot because mommy and daddy have money. I can't stand your kind."

Axel nodded slowly and slipped away from Roxas with a smirk. "I see." That's all he said as he disappeared around the corner. What the hell did that mean? Roxas found himself frustrated in a very short span of time.

At lunch, Sora and Riku joined Roxas at a table. They were chattering, holding hands, and ignoring all the looks they were receiving. He felt bad for telling Axel off earlier, but at least now he was being left alone. Axel hadn't approached him once that day.

"Why aren't you hanging out with Kairi and Namine?" Roxas asked taking a bite of his sandwich.

Sora sighed and looked down sadly, "Kairi doesn't like me for stealing Riku. She thinks I'm a slut. I haven't figured out what that means though, and Riku won't tell me."

Roxas noticed the tinge of red on Riku's cheeks. He was doing everything he could to not look at Sora. A smile crossed his lips as he shook his head. "Good, I appreciate the fact that he isn't completely ruining your innocence."

"I'm not innocent!" Sora protested angrily.

A body flopped down into the chair next to Roxas making the blonde groan. He did not want to look up; he smelt the smoke and ash before he saw the flash of red. "I want to invite you to dinner tonight."

This one did not give up did he? "No."

"You're prematurely judging me and you owe me. I didn't want to call you out on it, but now I'm going to. I found Sora for you, you owe me." Axels' tone was serious, not gentle or cute. "Come to dinner with me tonight."

Roxas shot him the darkest look he could muster. How dare he use Sora against him? "You came to my house! I didn't ask for your help! You offered it and my stupid brother accepted it! I'm not going to feel obligated to go to dinner with you!"

He was getting loud and causing a scene. Axel sighed and nodded, "If you don't agree to go right now I am going to make the biggest scene you have seen in your life."

For some reason Roxas believed him. He stared at Axel debating on what he should be doing. Should he go or not? Sora nodded brightly, "You should go!"

Of course the one with the boyfriend would say that. Right now, Sora believed in true love. He sighed and shook his head, "I'm not going."

Before he could do anything Axel was on top of their table clearing his throat. "Alright everyone listen up!" The room silenced quickly and Roxas flushed red. He grabbed at Axel's black coat begging him to get down. "I have a very important announcement!"

"Are you finally coming out of the closet?" Zexion walked in holding some library books. He looked bored as hell. His silver hair covered his eye and he chuckled throwing one of the books at Axel.

It caught him in the chest throwing him from the table. "Hey, you ruined the mood."

Zexion turned to the people staring, "Nothing to see go back to your food." The tone of voice he used made everyone snap their attention to their own tables. Not many people messed with Zexion and Riku. They were the misfits of the school.

"Why is he standing on the table anyways?" Zexion asked once he filled the spot next to Roxas. "He is being kind of….annoying."

"When is he not?" Roxas snapped hiding his face in his hands. His white jacket covering the healing cuts on his arms. He didn't want Zexion to start lecturing him right now, so he had worn a long sleeve jacket.

Axel pouted on the floor holding the book away from Zexion. "Tell him to go to dinner with me tonight. He told me I was a snob without even getting to know me."

The silverlet raised an eyebrow and looked at Roxas. "I didn't think you'd call him out on it."

"I won't stop bothering you if you don't go!"

Roxas groaned as everyone at the table began talking at once. Everyone except for Riku, that is. The other silver haired wonder hardly ever spoke unless he was talking to Sora. "Fine! I'll go alright! Leave me the hell alone! If you're what I think you are you are never allowed to talk to me again!"

Everyone stopped talking to stare. Roxas didn't like yelling, not like that. Axel grinned and stood before bouncing off to his friends. "Pick ya up after school!"

Fantastic now he was in some real trouble.