One week after Axel found out Roxas had no Mother; the two boys were sat in bed. Axel had a pile of papers in his hand and his phone. Roxas just sat on the other side of the bed, staring at the amount of paperwork Axel had.

"Um, Axel? Is that schoolwork? Is there anything I can do top help you?"

"No." The red head answered with a single word which shocked the blond as he would normally say more. Roxas smiled softly and leaned in to look it what Axel was scribbling down. The boy with tattoos under his eyes just pulled it away, preventing the younger teen from seeing anything other than small doodles and scribbles around a long paragraph of writing he didn't have time to read.

"Isn't there something else you can do? Or try to go to sleep?" A small frown appeared on his face, what was he angry about? Did Roxas say or do something wrong?

"Have I upset you, Axel?" Roxas' smile turned to him biting his bottom lip. He was answered with silence. "Axel…?"

"No you haven't I just have a lot of work to be getting on with is all. We can talk tomorrow if you want. I'll take you out somewhere or something."

There was a hint of tiredness in Axel's voice. Like he couldn't be bothered to even talk to the boy. A single tear managed to escape Roxas' deep blue eyes as he sat up straight and looked at Axel.

"Axel?"

"Mhm?" Not even looking up from his scribbles. Roxas placed on hand on the tall boys cheek who was still taller than him even when they sat down. He could tell that Axel's patience were wearing thin.

"I love you." There was no answer or any other sort of noise coming from the redhead's direction. Without warning, Roxas grabbed the pile of paperwork and put them at the bottom of the bed. Thinking that Axel wouldn't want a kiss, he wrapped his arms around the tall boy's middle and nuzzled his chest.

"Don't ever leave me, okay?" Roxas was relieved after saying this as Axel finally took notice of him and put an arm around his shoulder.

"I won't Roxas…you're my responsibility now…" Roxas looked up at his other to see that he was smiling softly, as warmly as he could. This made the blond smile as well, the tear sin his eyes now gone.

You're my responsibility now…

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The next morning, Roxas woke up slightly later than what he would do. He must have fallen asleep resting on Axel's chest because he felt lower than what he was when he fell asleep. Without opening his eyes, he glided his hand over the space where Axel should be but then opened them. He wasn't there. Roxas sat up and sighed.

Downstairs, Axel grabbed his bag and opened the door. He was stopped by the quiet, shy voice of the young blonde teen as he slowly came down the stairs, rubbing his eyes. He looked too cute for Axel to ignore and so he turned around and took three steps forward.

"Are you going already?"

"Uh huh, Not everyone can mope around all day like you." He said this in a sweet way, like as a joke.

"I'm thinking of going back to school soon anyway. I want to see my friends and I get lonely when I'm here on my own for hours everyday."

"I was going to wake you up and say good bye but you looked to cute asleep there."

"Shut up." Roxas smiled and slapped Axel's arm playfully.

"Well I gotta get going, I'm already late. I have a detention tonight so I'm gonna be a little later back. But you can ask Sora round if you want. It's the weekend so he can stay the night if you want." Axel smiled as he ruffled Roxas' blond hair, messing it up.

"That reminds me. I have to ask you something when you get home So hurry back okay?"

"Uh huh. See ya!" Axel waved goodbye and disappeared as the door shut behind him. Roxas just sighed and sat down on the stairs, hugging his knees, his eyes half open.

Another day of waiting…

Buzzing noises came from a small room which lead from the living room. The study room. Roxas was on the laptop and sat at a small, wooden desk before it. "I have to find something to entertain myself before I go nuts with this waiting game…"

He clicked around and found himself on Msn.

"Sora…"

His eyes widened as he noticed that his best friend had left him 16 messages. All of them different, asking if Roxas was okay. If he was eating the right things. If Axel was taking care of him. If he was upset. All kinds of things.

"I bet I can answer all of these things with just one email reply." He stretched his arms and rubbed his eyes.

Sora, I'm fine. Axel is taking good care of me. And yes I am eating the right food, I'm completely better and I am thinking of going back to school tomorrow. Axel said you can come over tonight if you want since he has a detention. I still haven't really had the chance to ask him about the club but I think I know the answer, he has had a lot of strange paperwork and schoolwork to be getting on with lately. He hasn't talked as much and has had mood swings. I'm a little nervous…but don't worry about me -- I'm doing fine. Please come over tonight, I need some company after you guys finish school. I'm about to start ripping my hair out trying to finds something to do. Maybe I could get a job? Oh well…I'll see you later! J Roxas-

The mouse moved over to click "Send" and then Roxas sighed. He leaned back against the chair and shook his hands.

"My fingers hurt." He leaned forwards again and raises an eyebrow. He had been set a reply email already. The curious blond clicked it to see that it was from the brunette again. It read:-

That's good to know. I have been sending you emails and got no replies so I was a little worried. But that's natural huh? J Glad to hear you're okay and I will defiantly come over tonight. It's the first time I will have seen you in like…weeks. I'm in school at the moment as you know and so I might get caught sending emails but it doesn't matter. Get better soon and hope to see you straight after school!Sora -P.S. Nobody is going to employ a 15 year old…you know that right?

Roxas smiled and sent another. This one wasn't as long as his fingers were still hurting from before.

Thanks, I'm going to get dressed and go outside somewhere. I'm tired of being held in here alone.

Within minutes another had been sent to him.

Don't work yourself too hard. If you feel sick go straight home okay?Sora -

Roxas smiled and stood up, he went upstairs and moments later he came back downstairs, dressed and ready to leave the house. He looked around, just because he was anxious about leaving.

I won't be gone long.

As the blond walked down the road he buried his face in his jacket and pulled the hood low over his eyes. It was too cold outside to be wearing just a thin jacket and shirt. He put his hands in his pockets and the ends of his fingers started to feel numb.

"It's so cold…" Roxas turned the corner and looked straight ahead. Straight ahead was a dock with a small wooden fishing boat close to it. A tall man with bright orange hair and a cheeky grin on his face. Roxas recognized this man as one of the few family friends.

Whatever family I may have at least.

The man turned around and spotted Roxas stood behind him with his hands in his pockets.

"Hey, hey! Roxas! Where ya been buddy? Haven't even you in like forever!" The orange haired man strode over to the young blonde and slapped him on the back happily. Roxas was pushed forward by this and looked up at the man while smiling sweetly.

"Wakka, good to see you." His nose now slightly red from being so cold.

"Hey, boy are ya cold? Ya look it, why don't ya come inside? I'll get ya something to drink while I'm at it." Wakka grabbed Roxas' hand and guided him to the small boat on the water.

"Um, actually I was busy with something, I-"

"Nonsense, you'll freeze out here!"

Inside the small boat, Wakka walked into what seemed to be the living room, bedroom and kitchen in one, holding a small cup of tea.

"Ya drink tea don't ya?"

"Um, yeah I guess. Thanks." Another cute smile appeared on Roxas' face as he took the cup and held it against his chest, feeling the warmth it gave out. Wakka looked at him and sat on a small chair opposite the bed Roxas was sat on. Clothes lay everywhere and the place wasn't a bit tidy. Bu with such a small amount of space, how could it be?

"So what were ya doing out there, Roxas? Out in the cold like that." A concerned look came across the older man's face as he stared into the teen's eyes.

"Um…I was looking for-" He broke off, thinking of what he was going to say to his friend. Nobody would employ a 15 year old would they? It just sounded stupid and Roxas was searching for a lost cause.

"Yeah? What's the matter cat got ya tongue?"

"I was looking for a job."

"Oh."

"I know it's stupid. Nobody would have time to train a 15 year old but I need the money to buy my own clothes because Axel is-" He put his hand over his mouth as he realized that he mentioned his lover's name. Wakka frowned slightly and leaned forward a tiny bit.

"Axel? Who's that? Did someone move in with you and your dad?"

"Um…No I moved into his house. Axel is my…friend."

"Oh. So you're moved out already, huh?"

"Yep. Got bored of home."

"Well that's natural. Hope that Axel guys taking good care of ya. If it's a job ya need. I can set ya up one here if ya want!" Wakka smiled politely as Roxas jumped up with a surprised look on his face.

"What? You would really do that for me? Thanks Wakka! What can I do?" Roxas nearly shouted this as excitement filled his heart. He was so lucky! The chance just rolled into view with no effort needed!

"Ya can start at the weekend since ya probably have school don't ya? I'll show ya the ropes and tell ya what ya gotta do then. Just brig a spare set of clothes. You might need them! Now get home boy, before you freeze over. You're shaking anyway!" Wakka patted Roxas on the back as he walked up the stairs and onto the top of the small boat. Roxas smiled and ran back to safe ground. The smile remained on his face until he got home. Where he shut the door behind him and ran into the study room, onto the computer he left on.

Sora! I got a job! Wakka got me a job doing something on his boat and I start at the weekend! And you got me thinking I wouldn't get one. :) Roxas-

He waited several minutes for a reply but didn't get one.

Must have got caught.