Chapter Eight
Sora then left their classroom and head for the boy's washroom. He splashed some good amount of water on his face and when he was already satisfied, he closed the faucet and looked at the mirror.
Sora gasped when he saw Roxas in the mirror.
"Roxas!" Sora exclaimed. He immediately wiped his face with his white handkerchief and faced the blonde. "Wha-what are you doing here, Roxas?" He asked.
Roxas sighed. "I heard your conversation with Mr. Demyx, Sora."
"Oh…" Sora said, disappointed. "Listen Roxas… about that…i-it's nothings really. I swear. I just needed to get that out of my chest that's why I told him that." He sighed. "You don't have to worry about it, okay?"
"I'm not worried about it, Sora." Roxas said with a slight hint of happiness in his voice. "I'm happy about it."
"What?" Sora looked at him in disbelief. "Why?"
"Duh…" Roxas rolled his eyes. "Because you're in love with me, silly."
"But what about Namine?"
"What about her?" Roxas asked as if he doesn't know the answer.
"She's your girlfriend." Sora stated.
"So…" Roxas said. "That doesn't change the fact that I'm still in love with you." Roxas grinned.
"Really?" Sora's eyes glistened. Roxas nodded. Sora sobbed. He rapidly hit Roxas's chest and cried. "How could you, Roxas?"
"How could I what?" Roxas asked as he tried to restrain Sora from hitting him.
"You said you love me." Sora hiccupped. "But why did you let me suffer like this?" He cried. "Why did you make me feel so sad and alone and so… so… vulnerable?" He cried again as he hit Roxas's chest,rapidly.
Roxas took Sora's hands in his and said, "I'm sorry, Sora. I didn't know it would affect you this much." He brushed his hand on Sora's cheek and buried it in his hair. "I even thought that having a girlfriend would make you happy since I would no longer bother your life."
"Well you're wrong!" Sora exclaimed. "If you really love me Roxas, then… then…" Sora sobbed hard. "Then you should've waited for me like I told you to!"
"I know." Roxas said. He cupped Sora's cheek and gave it a light squeezed. "I'm sorry. But if there's anything, anything I could do to make it up for you, just say so and I promise I would do it right away."
Sora wiped his tears away and grinned mischievously. "You can start by kissing me."
Roxas smirked. "I'd be more than happy to that, Sora." Roxas grinned. He wrapped his arms around Sora's waist and pressed his lips lightly on Sora's. Roxas smiled when he felt Sora's lips move. He tightened his grip around Sora's waist and deepened the kiss.
Sora snaked his arms around Roxas's neck as he tilted his head to side, making the kiss deeper and passionate.
Roxas lifted Sora up and wrapped the smaller one's legs around his waist.
"Roxas…" Sora said in the kiss. This made Roxas smile. He brought his lips down to Sora's neck and gave it visible butterfly kisses. "Roxas…" Sora moaned. Roxas sat Sora on the sink and backed away a bit.
He eyed Sora from his head to his toes and said, "Have I mentioned how cute you are?"
Sora blushed and shook his head.
Roxas chuckled. He wrapped his arms around Sora and captured Sora's sweet red lips. "Sora…" Roxas whispered in the kiss. Sora wrapped his arms and legs around Roxas' body and pulled him closer to him.
Roxas tilted his head to the side and licked Sora's bottom lip. Sora gasped at this. Roxas however took this chance to enter Sora's mouth and take in Sora's taste.
The two battled for dominance but eventually Roxas won.
Roxas parted the kiss, due to the lack of air. He was panting hard and the blush on his cheeks was now really visible. "I love you." Roxas smiled. Sora blushed. "I love you…" Sora whispered.
Roxas shook his head. He gave Sora's lips a light peck and said, "I'm sorry sweetie but I can't hear you." Roxas teased.
Sora sighed. Roxas gave a light squeezed on Sora's shoulder and said, "Don't be shy, Sora." Roxas smiled. "It's all I ever wanted to hear from you."
Sora sighed then smiled sincerely. He took Roxas's cheeks in hands and said, "I love you so much, Roxas." Sora smiled. Roxas smiled as well. "I love you too." Roxas said. He kissed Sora's forehead and captured the brunette's awaiting red lips once more.
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S A T U R D A Y M O R N I N G…
Aerith knocked on the bathroom for the nth time again and said, "C'mon Sora. We're gonna be late for our lunch with Tifa and Roxas."
"Just a second mom." Sora said behind the closed door.
Aerith sighed. She tapped her foot on the floor and said, "What's taking you so long anyway, dear? It's just a lunch with Roxas and his mom. You don't to look perfect for the occasion.
"But I kinda have to, mom."
Aerith grinned. "Why? Is it for Roxas?" Aerith giggled. Yes, Aerith knew about Sora's not-so-secret crush on Roxas. She heard something dropped inside which made her think that Sora panicked due to her little comment and dropped his wax container by accident.
Few moments later, the bathroom door opened, revealing a well-dressed Sora, who was wearing a dark blue jacket with white round-neck shirt inside, black baggy shorts and a black and white Sketchers shoes.
A crown necklace was also dangling around his neck which made his look perfect.
Sora looked at his mom with flustered face and said, "What makes you think that I was getting prettied for Roxas?"
"Because…" Aerith smiled but didn't continue.
"Because…" Sora raised a brow as he tried to push the subject further.
"Nothing." Aerith giggled. "Now c'mon, we better get to Tifa's house or we'll all have instant noodles for lunch." Sora just laughed and followed his mom outside.
Ding Dong!
The door opened, revealing a beautiful woman in black tank top and black shorts. "Morning Aerith, Sora." Tifa smiled.
"Morning Tifa." Aerith smiled.
"Good morning, aunt Tifa." Sora said politely. "I-is Roxas up yet?" He asked as he scanned the living room for his blonde.
Tifa sighed. "Oh Sora… Roxas is still upstairs… sleeping like a baby." Tifa commented. "Would you mind if you go and check on him for me?"
"No not at all." Sora said.
Tifa asked Aerith to go to the kitchen with her, while Sora raced about upstairs to go to his beloved.
"Roxas…" Sora said sweetly as he knocked on the blonde's door. "Roxas…" He tried again. Getting no response, Sora twisted the door knob open and invited himself in.
The sight inside the room caught Sora's eyes. Roxas was sleeping in the middle of his bed, wearing a black shirt and white jersey shorts.
He was curled up into a ball with a pillow in between his legs and was holding onto the pillow like his life depended on it.
His blanket was messily placed around his body, leaving his arms and legs to freeze.
This whole scenario made Sora think of how cute Roxas was which made him blush.
Sora sat beside Roxas and blushed harder when he saw Roxas's lips partially open. "Sora…" Roxas mumbled in his sleep. Aww… He's dreamin' about me. Sora cooed in his mind. "Wake up Roxie." Sora said softly. "I'm right here." Sora cupped Roxas's cheek. But when he did, Sora felt that Roxas's cheek was hot.
He immediately checked Roxas's neck and forehead, and when he felt that they were hot as well, he confirmed to himself that Roxas has a fever. "Roxas…" He shook the blonde lightly. "Roxas… wake up." He tapped Roxas's cheek lightly but nothing happened. "Roxas…" Sora tried again. Roxas groaned but didn't wake up. He shifted his position to the side which gave Sora a better view of him.
Sora sighed. He quickly went down stairs and asked Tifa for a basin, a face towel and some ice.
"What's this for Sora?" Tifa asked as she handed Sora the things he needed.
"Roxas's sick." Sora stated.
"Oh… Then I better I go and check on him." Tifa said worriedly.
"No, it's okay." Sora said, assuring. "I've got this."
Tifa smiled. "Thank you."
"Your welcome." Sora smiled and turned to leave the kitchen. But before he did, Tifa said, "Sora…"
Sora looked back at Roxas's mom and said, "Yes?"
"I just want you to know that I know about your and Roxas's relationship." Tifa said.
"What?" Sora asked, dumbfounded.
"Your mom and I know about your secret relationship with Roxas." Tifa explained. "You know the bond you two share."
"Oh." Sora said, finally catching on. "But…" Sora tried to protest but Tifa cut him off. "Its okay, Sora." Tifa smiled.
"Wait—you're not mad?" He looked at Tifa then at his mom. Aerith shook his head then smiled. Tifa smiled and said, "I'm okay with it, Sora." Tifa said. "Do you wanna know why?" Sora nodded. "Simply because you make my son, happy." Tifa said.
"Well that's the only thing I know I can do for him." Sora said sheepishly.
Tifa smiled, contented. "I know… that's why I didn't say anything against it." Tifa took Sora's chin and made the boy look at him. "But promise me that you and Roxas will fix this, okay?"
"What do you mean by that?" Sora asked.
"I don't want you to be hurt by Roxas and his girlfriend, Sora." Sora felt a stab on his heart as Tifa said those words but he manage to place a smile on his face. "That's why I want you and Roxas to fix this. You're family now and we protect our family." Tifa smiled.
"Don't worry, aunt Tifa." Sora said. "Roxas and I will fix this." With that, Sora bowed to them and went to Roxas's room.
Sora placed the basin on Roxas's bedside table and fixed his blanket. He placed the wet face towel on Roxas's forehead and began to caress his cheek. Sora sighed. "Roxas… what did you do yesterday, anyway?" He took the face towel and damped it on the basin again. He placed it back on Roxas's forehead and said, "You know…" He gently caressed Roxas's cheek with his thumb. "If you and I are together, none of these will happened to you, Roxas."
Sora leaned back and brushed Roxas's bangs away. "I'd take good care of you." Sora smiled even though Roxas's couldn't seem. "Unlike that Namine." Sora muttered under his breath.
He took the face towel Roxas's forehead again and gently brought it down to his cheek, then to his neck. He slowly removed Roxas's shirt and wiped Roxas's chest, arms, legs and body.
Sora took a plain white shirt from Roxas's closet and gently placed them on Roxas. He damped the face towel on the basin again and placed it back on the blonde's forehead.
"Please get well soon, my Roxie…" Sora said softly. "I came here to see you, but not looking like this." Sora smiled weakly. He rested his arms on each side of Roxas's body and buried his head on the blonde's neck. "I love you…" Sora whispered.
"Sora…" He heard Roxas mumbled. Sora brought his face up to see if his beloved one was already awake, but was stopped when a pair of arms was wrapped around him.
Sora smiled to himself and snuggled closer to Roxas's warm body. "Morning my love." Sora cooed in Roxas's ear.
"Morning…" Roxas said hoarsely. "W-What a-are you doing here? And why do I have a cloth on my head?" He asked as he removed the piece of clothing on his forehead. Sora brought his face up to Roxas and took the face towel from Roxas. He placed it back on the blonde's forehead and said, "Well my mom and I came here to have lunch with you. But since Roxie…" Sora rubbed his nose with Roxas's. "…is sick, I have to take care of him."
Roxas smiled lovingly. "That's so sweet, Sor-Sor. Thank you." He placed a hand at the back of the brunette's head and pulled the brunette closer to him. He gently caressed Sora's cheek and gave his lips a chaste kiss.
Sora pulled back, immediately. "Eww, Roxas!" Sora exclaimed with a lot of anger and disgust in his voice. "Don't do that! You'll make me sick too."
"I'm sorry…" Roxas said as he averted his gaze from Sora.
Sora smiled with sympathy. He cupped Roxas's cheek and made the boy face him. He pressed his lips on Roxas's soft red lips and kissed the blonde sweetly and passionately.
Sora parted the kiss, panting, and said, "Please don't be sad my lovely angel…" Roxas smiled at the nickname. "…I was only kidding when I said that." Sora explained. He brushed Roxas's hair and rested his hand on Roxas's chest. "Even if you turned out to be the sickest person in world, I'd still kiss you in the way you want me to no matter what."
"Gee, I'll take that as an compliment." Roxas rolled his eyes. Sora laughed.
"Listen… I gotta downstairs now." Sora said.
"Why?" Roxas asked as he clutched on Sora's shirt.
"I'm hungry, Roxas." Sora chuckled.
Roxas shook his head but smiled anyway. "Alright…" Roxas sighed. "But don't be long, okay? I'll miss you." Roxas added the last part shyly. Sora poked Roxas's cheek, lovingly and said, "Awww… I'll miss you too." Sora laughed. "Don't worry, I'll try my best not to eat everything on the table this time." Sora laughed.
"Alright." Roxas smiled. Sora smiled back and leaned down to Roxas for a kiss. "I'll be back, Angel." With that, Sora gave one last lovingly smile to Roxas and head downstairs.
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Due to Sora's unconditional love and care for Roxas, the blonde boy immediately recovered from his illness just like that.
One day, during lunch time at school, Roxas, together with an overly-excited Namine, entered the cafeteria with their bentos in hand as they headed for their usual table.
"Hey GUYS!" Namine greeted cheerfully.
"Hey!" The group said in chorus.
"You seemed very happy today, Namine." Xion said. "Did something happen to you?"
"Hmmm… well it didn't happen yet." Namine giggled. "But it will… tomorrow."
"What is it?" Riku asked out of curiosity.
"Roxas and I will have our first-month-anniversary tomorrow!" The blonde girl exclaimed. "And…" Namine added. "The best part is… you guys can get to spend that special day with us tomorrow at 'The Twilight's'."
"Really?" Axel exclaimed. "I mean… you're gonna treat us right?"
Kairi kicked Axel's foot under the table and glared at him. Axel glared back.
Namine giggled. "Of course I will!" She laughed. "Just think of it as my way of saying thanks to you guys." Namine said as her eyes shone with happiness.
"Ohh… thanks Namine." Xion said, trying her best to be polite as possible.
"Excuse me…" Sora said as he stood up from his seat.
Roxas looked at Sora and saw the sadness in his night blue orbs.
"Sora…" Roxas muttered.
Sora heard this but he just ignored it. He grabbed Kairi's arm and pulled the red-head outside the cafeteria.
"Sora, what's wrong?" Kairi asked.
Sora shook his head. He leaned his head back against the wall and gently sat down. He wrapped his arms around his knees and buried his face on it. "Sora…" He heard Kairi say.
"I'm sorry Kairi." Sora sobbed.
"What are you sorry for, Sora?" Kairi asked worriedly.
"I—I—I—" Sora stuttered. He sighed. "Would- it be okay if I didn't go to Namine's party tomorrow?"
"Wouldn't that make them suspicious?"
"Why's that?" Sora mumbled.
"Well… first of all … you've got no reason to bail on Namine's party tomorrow." Kairi said. "Second… you're a bad liar. Even if you come up with the best excuse to bail on Namine's party, you still wouldn't be able to tell her that because you can't lie."
Sora sighed. Kairi's right. Sora's a bad liar.
"I'm sorry, Sora." Kairi said. "As much as I wanted to help you out with Roxas, I can't. Not like this." She squatted in front of Sora and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I don't want you to be hurt, SOra. And if bailing from this small celebration will lead into something, then its best if you just go to prevent the mishaps of the future."
Sora sighed. "You really don't think I can make-up an excuse of why I can't come?" Sora asked still not looking at Kairi.
"It's better that you don't." Kairi said.
"Okay." Sora mumbled. "If you say so." Sora looked up at Kairi with blood-shot eyes and said, "Can you… Can you get Roxas for me? I just need to say something.
"Okay." Kairi nodded and head back to the Cafeteria.
Few moments later, the cafeteria doors burst open and out came a panicking Roxas. "Sora!" Roxas shouted as he searched the hallway for a familiar brunette.
"Sora…" Roxas's voice softens when he saw Sora sitting by a locker. His head was leaning against the locker and his arms were wrapped around his knees, securely.
"Sora…" Roxas said. He sat next to Sora on the floor and cupped Sora's cheek. "Sora, are you okay?" He asked with a lot of concern.
"Why wouldn't I be, Roxas?" Sora faked laughed.
"What?" Roxas brow furrowed. "Kairi said your stomach's aching and your incapable of walking because of it."
Sora looked at Kairi with a what-did-you-tell-him look. "What?" Kairi raised her hand. "I have to make up something that will get him out here."
Sora shook his head. "Well… thanks anyway, Kairi."
"No prob." Kairi smiled. "Anyway, I'm going inside now. There's an empty janitors' closet at the end of the hall. You two should probably use it in case you needed it." Kairi said mischievously.
"Kairi!" Sora blushed.
Kairi giggled and went back inside.
Sora looked back at his boyfriend and smiled weakly at him.
"Rox…" Sora began.
"Are you really okay, Sora?" Roxas asked. He placed a hand under Sora's chin and searched his eyes for an answer.
"Yes, I'm fine, Roxas." Sora smiled.
Roxas sighed. He wrapped his arms around Sora body and pulled the smaller boy to his chest. "That smile is fake Sora." Roxas said in a low voice. "Tell me… what's wrong."
Sora wrapped his arms around Roxas's body and sighed. Suddenly, Sora felt an urge to cry, because whenever Roxas hugs him, he feels as though he can cry everything to Roxas, and just like that, all of his misfortunes will disappear.
"Roxas…" Sora's voice cracked.
"What is Sor-Sor?" Roxas asked softly. He cupped Sora's cheek again and caressed it with his thumb.
"Will you be mad at me if…" Sora hesitated.
"You know I can never get mad at you." Roxas said.
"Even if I didn't come to your special day tomorrow?" Sora asked hopeful.
Roxas faced fell but then managed to smile again. "Sure… I mean, I always respect your decisions so why not now?" Roxas asked as tried to make out a point. "But the thing is…" Roxas looked away. "…my night wouldn't be complete as any other nights i have with you because you're not there."
"But it's not our night, Roxas." Sora said. "It's yours and Namine's."
"I know… I know. But I want you to be there, Sora." Roxas looked back at Sora, pleadingly. "At least, if your there, it'll give me a peace of mind knowing that you alright."
Sora sighed. "Rox…"
"But nevertheless… it's still your decision if whether you wanted to come or not." Roxas smiled. "But if you don't want to come, just make sure that you wouldn't do anything to stupid that'll make me—" Sora cut Roxas off with a kiss and said, "You worry too much, Roxas."
"I know." Roxas said. "But that's only because I love you."
Sora cupped Roxas's cheek and said, "If I go will you promise me that you wouldn't worry about me while we're in there and enjoy your night?"
"What? I can't just ignore you there, Sora." Roxas said.
"That's not what I meant." Sora explained. "I'm just saying that you shouldn't focus your attention on me tomorrow because Namine might get suspicious…"
"But…"
Sora sighed again. "Don't worry, I'll survive this one." Sora smiled. "I just don't know how long I can keep up with this charade." He muttered under his breath.
"Sora…" Roxas wrapped his arms around the brunette and buried his face on his neck. "I'm sorry."
"Ssshh… Don't be…" Sora said. "We'll this fix… okay?"
"Okay." Roxas pulled away from Sora and said, "Thank you."
Sora smiled. "You're welcome. After all, I promise myself that I'd do anything just to see my Roxas, smile."
Roxas smiled and kissed Sora's lips. "I love you." Roxas whispered before capturing the sweet red lips that was Sora's.