Christmas.

Normally Roxas wasn't a fan of the holiday. All of the holiday cheer made him want to puke. Yet he found himself enjoying the holiday with the other four older students. Demyx and Zexion had spent two hours making a huge spread for breakfast. Pancakes shaped like snowmen and pine trees were covered in homemade honey butter. Bacon, eggs, and sausage links were put onto platters while a tower of muffins stood in the center of the counter. The muffins were green and filled with cranberries, flavored with almond and orange.

Everyone ate twice their fill of delicious food. It was like one big party in the house. Christmas music blared on the radio, everyone singing along to the songs. After breakfast they enjoyed cups of hot chocolate and eggnog covered in whipped cream and cinnamon.

They then ventured outside to have fun in the snow. It wasn't warm enough to stick together but they had fun all the same. They made plenty of snow angels and played ultimate Frisbee in the park. By the time lunch time arrived, everyone was wet, tired, and grinning ear to ear. They ate sandwiches and sodas. Afterwards they made sugar cookies in a multitude of shapes. Marluxia out shined them all with his artistic skills when it came to decorating the tasty morsels. While they ate their creations, they made homemade caramel and had a second round of holiday beverages.

There was a short period of gift exchanges. Marluxia had bought Roxas a new dog collar. This one was red with silver spikes. Axel had bought Marluxia new art supplies. Zexion got Demyx a slew of CD's and Demyx got Zexion an entire Manga series.

After gifts, they settled down in the basement to watch a movie double feature. Zexion leaned against Demyx most of the time. Roxas started off sitting on Axel's lap but ended up falling asleep. He rested peacefully on the couch with his head on Axel's thighs.

"So what's up with you two?" Demyx asked as the climax of the movie boomed through the speakers. Roxas slept through the entire thing.

"What do you mean?" Axel asked, sipping his eggnog.

"Are you, like, a couple now? Or are you just being snuggly?" Axel thought about it for awhile.

"Snuggly?"

"You took way too long to answer that," Zexion pointed out. Axel threw up his hands in defeat.

"Ooh, so spill! Did you convert?" Demyx asked.

"Yeah, you got me," Axel admitted. Demyx whooped. "Keep it down, the kids asleep."

"I wonder what he's done to him," Zexion whispered to Demyx, who went into a fit of giggles.

"He just had him as a pre-breakfast appetizer," Marluxia commented.

"Hey!" Axel protested.

"Marluxia, how much will it take for you to spy on them?" Demyx asked.

"Hell, no. No one's spying on me."

"You're no fun," Zexion pouted.

"This is secret, okay? No one else gets to know about this."

"Got it! You're secrets safe with us," Demyx promised. Axel stroked Roxas's hair softly. He still loved how perfect Roxas looked when he slept. It was almost as if he were a fallen angel.

Roxas woke up at the end of the second movie. He was bleary eyed and dazed. "Unnhh…" he groaned, sitting up.

"Morning, sleeping beauty," Marluxia teased.

"Did I miss the movie?" Roxas asked.

"Movies, more like it," Demyx commented, chewing on a cookie.

"Oh." He leaned against Axel's side and rested his head on his shoulder. "What are we watching now?"

"The credits," Axel teased as the movie faded to black and white letter appeared of who directed the film.

"Sorry, I fell asleep."

"It's cool. You ready for more food?"

"More?" Demyx laughed, nearly choking on his cookie. Roxas groaned.

"We're doing fondue," Marluxia explained.

"Unless he'd rather eat Axel," Zexion teased. Roxas's face turned bright red.

"What are you talking about?" he protested, sitting up straight.

"Oh, just you two being snuggly," Marluxia teased. Everyone laughed except for Roxas, who was left confused. "Don't worry, those two goons won't spill."

"How do you know?"

"Simple: they stick to the closet." Roxas was even more confused.

"Wait, they're dating?" Demyx fell into hysterics.

"Took you long enough!" he cried, wiping tears from his eyes. Roxas's face turned an even deeper shade of red. Axel lifted his chin and smirked at him.

"You're so cute when you blush," Axel murmured. Marluxia stood and stretched.

"I'll be upstairs getting supper ready," he announced. "You two come along," Marluxia said, motioning towards Demyx and Zexion.

"Oh, but it was getting good!" Demyx protested.

"If you want to watch porn then go to your room." Roxas's face looked panicked and red. Axel laughed heartedly.

"Why watch when we can…" Zexion started.

"Too much information!" Marluxia interrupted. Zexion snickered. He and Demyx headed upstairs to help Marluxia get supper ready. Roxas turned his gaze to his hands in his lap. Axel put an arm around his shoulder.

"How are you doing?" he asked, his tone serious.

"I like it here. You guys are fun to be around. Honestly, it's been the best Christmas in a long time," Roxas replied.

"We still have tomorrow too. It's only Christmas Eve today."

"I know but Christmas at home always lacked luster."

"You've never really spoke about your home."

"There's not much to say. You grew up there to."

"Yeah, but what about your family?"

"My dad works all day and my mom travels."

"Siblings?"

"Two."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I have a younger brother and sister."

"Do tell."

"Well, Naminé's just starting high school. She's fourteen. She loves drawing and ice cream. Ventus is..." Roxas thought about it for a couple of seconds. "…seven I believe, although he might be eight now that I think about it. He's so bouncy. He just wants to try everything. What about you?"

"I have an older sister, Xion. She moved to another country and she's doing teaching there."

"How old is she?"

"Twenty eight. She was always off on adventures when we were growing up. I guess she still is."

"How old are you exactly, Axel?" Roxas wondered.

"Twenty two. My birthdays in April. Let me guess, you're eighteen?"

"Nineteen. I'm a year ahead."

"Gotcha. Birthday?"

"May."

"We'll have to celebrate then."

"You don't have to do that."

"Why?" Axel tipped his chin up so he was looking in his face. "Doesn't Roxy want a little birthday sex?" Roxas's face turned white followed by deep red.

"Uh…well…" Axel chuckled and kissed Roxas on the forehead.

"You don't have to decide now." The color on the teens face lessened. "Would you ever want to live here with us?"

"I can't. I have to stay in the dorm my first year."

"I meant for next year. I still have two years to go. Lexaeus is going to a big medical school out east somewhere and Terra's graduating. We'll have a couple of spaces open. Riku was thinking of inviting Sora to come stay here, so the second offer is up to you."

"I'll do it."

"Really?"

"I want to be here…with you…" Roxas turned his gaze to the floor. Axel smiled softly.

"We'll have to figure out room arrangements. Riku and Seifer don't get along so it's either you and Riku or you and Seifer."

"I can room with Seifer. He's not so bad."

"O-kay. If you think you can handle him then we can work it out."

"If he ever gets annoying I can always come see you."

"Damn straight." Axel kissed Roxas on the mouth, savoring him. He tasted like sugar. Roxas melted under his touch. They fell back on the couch, Axel ending up on top.

"Wow, he really does eat Roxas," Zexion whispered. The trio was hiding silently on the stairs.

"They're still getting used to each other. Just wait until they get kinky," Demyx replied.

"You better watch out Marluxia. Your room's going to turn into a sex dungeon," Zexion teased.

"Like yours isn't?" Marluxia replied. Demyx and Zexion grinned. "Let's give them a couple of minutes. The food can wait." The trio crept back up the stairs silently.

Axel was having fun teasing Roxas by kissing his neck again. Roxas could only lie there and keep telling his lungs to breath. Axel nibbled gently on his nerve and Roxas moaned unconsciously. He could feel Axel's lips smile mischievously. Axel's hand slid up under his shirt. He traced the scar on Roxas's chest.

"Did it hurt?" Axel whispered in his ear.

"Yes," Roxas breathed.

"Does it hurt now?" Roxas shook his head. "We're a couple of lucky guys. Maybe it was fate that brought us together."

"Maybe." Roxas buried his face in Axel's shoulder. Axel flopped down on top of him, pinning Roxas to the couch with his body weight. Axel was heavy but it felt like a warm blanket. Axel rested his head in the space behind Roxas's nestled head. Roxas wrapped his arms around Axel's waist and Axel wrapped his around Roxa's shoulders. They lay there silently, listening to each other's breathing.

"Are you hungry?" Axel asked.

"Not yet." Roxas turned his head around so he was facing Axel. "What are we doing tomorrow?"

"Marluxia has a tripped planned out for us. We're going off campus to a hotel with a water park. He thought it would be fun for the four of us to go but you're welcome to tag along."

"Okay."

"We'll have to share a bed. We only got two rooms."

"Then I can't wait." Axel grinned and closed his eyes. "You can't possibly be comfortable sitting on top of me."

"It's like hugging a giant teddy bear, only skinnier."

"Hey, I've gained some weight," Roxas protested.

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"How much?"

"Six pounds."

"Since last time or total?"

"Since last time. Ten in all."

"It took you two months to gain ten pounds? Roxas, you'll waste away before you get to a healthy weight again. I'll just have to stuff you like a turkey."

"I'd better learn to gobble then."

"Nah, I'd rather hear your sexy cat meow."

"Nyan?"

"That's the one." Roxas let go of Axel with one arm and raised his fist to his face like a paw.

"Nyan?" he called softly. Axel opened his eyes to see Roxas posing.

"Oh, God you're adorable!" Axel proceeded to kiss Roxas breathless.

XxXxX

As the night set in, the boys gathered outside to watch the snow fall. The full moon shone brightly from behind the clouds. The sky turned orange as the lights from the city reflected off of the clouds, making the night glow.

Axel wrapped his arms around Roxas's waist tighter. Demyx and Zexion went inside after awhile to have some time by themselves. Marluxia sat on the curb with a strawberry Pocky in his mouth.

"Merry Christmas, Roxas," Axel whispered, watching a snowflake land on the teen's nose.

"Merry Christmas, Axel," Roxas replied.

XxXxX

After they had lunch, everyone packed up a bag and they piled into Axel's car. They stopped by Roxas's room so he could get his bag packed and they headed off of campus. Marluxia sat up front to help Axel with directions. Roxas was stuck between Demyx and Zexion. Demyx was lost in his music while Zexion merely read a book. Roxas eventually leaned back against the seat and put on his headphones.

It took three hours to get to the hotel. When they arrived, they found it was busy with holiday travelers. They checked into their rooms and changed into their swim suits. Roxas's was black and white checkered. Axel's was black with flames on it. Marluxia's was white with sakura blossoms. Demyx's was light blue and Zexion's was dark grey.

They headed for the water park. People of all ages were there. Marluxia had to coax Axel and Roxas to take their shirts off. "It won't due to get them wet. You'll ruin them," he reasoned. Finally, the duo removed their shirts. Demyx and Zexion started a bet on who would have more stares: Axel's scars or Roxas's. From the front Axel was less daunting. He only had a myriad of small scars. The large scar running down his spine sent shivers down onlookers. Roxas's just looked painful. The back was back with the web shaped design of darkened tissue but the front was worse. Over the web design was a large white X from where he had surgery.

They spent hours roaming around the park, going down the various water slides, and playing water basketball. They took a break for snacks and then stayed until the park closed. They all went back to their rooms to shower and relax.

Marluxia handed Axel his credit card. "What's this for?" he asked while Roxas was in the shower.

"In case you want room service. It's on me. I'll be down at the spa having a massage. I should be gone for at least an hour. You two have fun while I'm gone because I don't want to see anything kinky when I get back tonight. Save that for school." Axel tossed the card onto the night stand and lay back on his bed.

"Thanks. Go enjoy yourself."

"I plan to." Marluxia tossed his hair and left the room. Axel was left in the room alone with Roxas in the shower. He was wearing a pair of PJ bottoms and no shirt. The water turned off and Axel waited for Roxas to finish. He emerged from the steamy bathroom five minutes later with a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Hey," he greeted.

"Hey," Axel replied, eyeing the towel.

"Where's Marluxia?" Roxas used a small hand towel to attempt to dry his hair.

"Out. He'll be back later." Roxas turned to look at Axel.

"How much later?"

"An hour." Roxas took a moment to think. He eventually tossed the towel on his head onto the TV. Then he strode over to Axel and sat on top of him. "What are you playing at?" Roxas smirked and leaned down to whisper in Axel's ear.

"Is there anything about having sex on the first date?" This time it was Axel's turn to blush.

"Um, I thought we might wait for that. You know, save it?" Roxas kissed his neck.

"You're no fun." Axel sat up and faced Roxas. He studied the teens face.

"Where's the real Roxas? You're never like this when we make out. What's with the emo Roxas all of a sudden?"

"Just changing things up." Roxas bit down on the base of Axel's neck. The red head tensed. Roxas licked it tenderly, gliding his hands down the scar on Axel's spine. He kissed the base of Axel's neck and slowly made his way up to his jaw bone. Axel's throat hummed, like he was purring. Roxas kissed Axel's lip and then dipped his tongue inside his mouth. It was hot. Roxas's tongue twisted around Axel's. When he pulled back for air, Roxas's face was of that of his darker emo self. His smile was mischievous.

"What?" Axel asked. Roxas kissed his jaw bone again only on the other side.

"If my innocent face turns you on so bad, you should find a way to turn me on," Roxas whispered in a raspy voice. It sent a chill down Axel's spine.

"Dark Roxas, eh? I think I can dig that." Axel's face hardened. Then he flipped them over so he was on top. Axel dug in on Roxas's neck and growled. "So this is why you couldn't keep your eyes off of me at the Halloween party. I must've looked like a piece of manna to your little emo ego."

"You have no idea. It took everything I had to keep from drooling."

"Oh really?" Axel slid off of Roxas and went into the bathroom. Roxas sat up, curious to what he was doing. When Axel came back out, he leaned against the wall and crossed his arms. He wore heavy black eyeliner and his hair was pulled back. Around his neck was Roxas's favorite dog collar. "So?" Roxas slipped off of the bed and dug through his pack. Then he slipped inside the bathroom. Axel waited until for quite awhile before Roxas re-emerged.

"Ever curious to what I looked like in high school?" Roxas asked before stepping outside. His hair was slightly different but it was still spikey. Black eye liner traced his eyes. A round onyx piercing stuck out from under his lip. It was red around the edges from where he re-pierced it himself. Roxas wore a pair of ripped shorts, his new red dog collar, and several bracelets.

Axel's eyebrows raised in surprise.

"Wow. You almost look scary." Roxas laughed. He strode over to Axel and poked the dog collar on his neck.

"It suits you."

"You think?" Roxas nodded. He pressed Axel against the wall and began to devour his neck. Axel wasn't sure if he liked the emo Roxas or not. That is until licked his chest. Axel got the chills as Roxas licked his sternum. The teen licked his lips.

'Is this what I look like when I come onto him?' Axel wondered. Roxas pressed himself against Axel, bombarding him with a fierce make out session. Axel found the darker side start to grow on him. He rolled and pinned Roxas against the wall. Roxas climbed onto him and wrapped his legs around his waist. Axel had to use the friction of the wall to keep his friend perched since his hands were busy running through Roxas's hair and tangling into his fingers.

"Axel," Roxas whispered between breaths. Axel dipped is tongue to the back of Roxas's throat and pulled back.

"What now?"

"I'm hungry."

"Are you? Can't I satiate your clawing stomach?" Roxas smiled wickedly.

XxXxX

Marluxia made his way back to his room. He felt fresh and relaxed. All he wanted was a good night sleep and then his Christmas would be complete. When he came up to the door, he heard something crash. At first he thought it came from Demyx's and Zexion's room, but when he stopped in front of his door he could hear the noise was indeed from his room. He hesitantly unlocked the door.

The room was an absolute mess. Axel had ordered food but half of it ended up on the floor. Sheets were kicked in all directions and belongings were spewed everywhere. Marluxia looked around cautiously. He spotted Roxas sitting up from behind the bed. A trail of saliva dripped down his swollen bottom lip and dripped off his chin.

"Are you two almost done?" Marluxia asked. Axel sat up on his elbows. The two looked like a pair of raccoons. Their eyeliner had smudged from being rubbed off and smeared from their sweat. Various red scratches could be seen on their arms, chests, and backs.

"Yeah," Axel exhaled breathlessly. "Twenty minutes." Marluxia rolled his eyes.

"Alrighty then." He took his leave, to find the bar for a drink.

Roxas turned to Axel. "Do you want to stop?" Axel pulled on Roxas's hair, exposing his neck. He licked it, causing Roxas to moan.

"You heard him. We have twenty minutes." Axel found a piece of cantaloupe on the bed and held it in his teeth. Roxas dove for it, and they shared the treat together. Axel felt Roxas rack his nails down his back. He let the painful pleasure run through his body. Axel slid his hands father down into Roxas's shorts, digging his nails into his ass.

"God you make me burn!" Roxas gasped, pinning Axel to the floor once again.

XxXxX

The next morning Roxas and Axel woke up sore. Their scratches burned and Roxas's lip had nearly double in size. Marluxia suggested he see a doctor to make sure it wasn't infected. They met up with Demyx and Zexion for breakfast. Then they checked out and headed back to the campus. Roxas sat in the back again and listened to his music, reliving the memory of the previous night in his mind. It brought a smile to his lips.