"Now Saix, play fair. The man's only got one good eye after all."

"Yeah ya frickin animal." Xigbar pushed his luck. Saix dropped him. The Freeshooter landed on his feet and dusted himself off.

"Now," the Superior continued. "Why were you in my study?" He gazed at Roxas, who had stayed silent…till now.

"He made me come! It was all his idea! I don't even know why he wanted to go in there. He just dragged me along to keep watch."

"And you didn't do a very good job." Xemnas smiled wickedly.

"I guess not." The blonde confessed.

Xemnas was now focused solely on the boy. "What else?"

"Um," Roxas looked over at Xigbar. "He said he was looking for something."

"Did he say what it was?"

Roxas shook his head.

The Superior raised an eyebrow. "Well, Xigbar?"

Demyx was sitting on the edge of the bed trying to get a hold of the situation. Axel stood in the far corner of the room, arms crossed. And Tori stood in the middle trying to explain her actions in such a way as to keep at least some of her dignity.

She took a breath…Then let it out. She didn't know what to say. What could she say? He had seen them. They'd been caught, plain and simple.

"I'm sorry you had to see that Demyx." Axel said from a safe distance away; his voice was sedate. "You just walked in at a bad time."

Did I just apologize? For what? What the hell do I care what he thinks about…us? It's not just about me anymore.

Demyx nodded and stood up. He turned. "I guess I'll just leave you two alone then…"

"Wait," Tori interjected. "Remember Demyx, no matter what, I'm still me. I'm still the same person."

"Yeah," Axel agreed, coming out of his corner. "She's a smart girl. She'd probably kick my ass if I tried anything." He looked at her.

Demyx smiled. "I hope so." He left through a portal.

Axel neared Tori. "I think we've got that settled." He put his arms around her shoulders. She knew where this was going.

"Wait a second," she grabbed him by the collar and pulled him in. "Now you're at my level."

Axel kissed her lips. "And you're at mine."

"What're you looking at IX?"

"Huh?" Demyx blinked. "Oh, sorry Marluxia. I was just thinking."

"You?" Marluxia questioned. "Thinking? About what dare I ask?"

Demyx sighed. They all mock my intelligence. "Tori and Axel." he blurted.

"What about them?"

Marluxia was a gossip, Demyx knew. Should he continue? He didn't want to get them in trouble, and secretly he feared for his life. I'm lucky they haven't killed me already. Maybe they won't find out?

"Ummm…"

Replacement: it took me awhile to update i know. sorry. hope this was good. it's probably not as good as the last chapter though. i promise i will have more description in the coming chapters. speaking of which, i need feedback; two reviews please!