A Face From the Past . . . Or Not?
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Chapter 4: Sundays With Sora. . . WAIT WHAT?
"Look, Roxas! Wasn't that cool?" Sora exclaimed, pointing at the screen. The brunette was currently playing Assassin's Creed in Game Stop at the Twilight mall. Which one? The blonde could care less (A/N: Q~Q b-but it's so awesome). Apparently he performed the 'Leap of Faith' into a crate of hay.
'Why did I agree to this?' Roxas thought, staring at his cousin as he began to pick-pocket random people in the game.'Oh Yeah. Damn those puppy dog eyes. . .'
Sora Looked at him with big pleading eyes, obviously trying to get the other to give in. The blonde was purposefully ignoring his cousin, not making eye contact in fear he would lose to 'the face'. It's extremely hard to though. Especially when he's all up in your personal space. Even more so when he's now clinging onto you, whining, "Pleaaaaaaaase!"
Roxas sighed in frustration and glared at the monkey attached to his abdomen. That only made 'the look' go into full force mode. "DAMMIT! If I say yes will you quit it?" Sora only shook his head in an agreeing motion. "Fine. . . ." The blonde finally caved in.
"Yay~!" The hyperactive boy cheered. "MOOOOM! I'm taking Roxy out!" He shouted in a random direction, hoping his mother heard from wherever the woman was.
"What the hell? I'm not a dog you- AH!" Before he could finish his insult, the brunette was dragging him right out the door and into the noon sun around the town.
Rinoa entered the room shortly after they left. "Okay, you two have fun and be. . . safe?" She said confused. The room was now empty of the boys, the door wide open. The elder woman sighed."My boy. . . "
And That's how Roxas ended up in his present predicament. His cousin was suppose to give him a tour of their beloved town and instead, he got stuck babysitting. He had to make sure his foolish relative didn't cause any trouble. Sora's a good kid, just clumsy and a bit loud. . .
"Hey, I'm gonna go walk around a bit, 'kay?" He informed the other before making his way out the video game store. A total contradiction of what was said earlier. He was not going to get stuck watching the brunette for hours.
"Bye!" Sora said, still completely engrossed into the game.
Once out of Game Stop, the blonde did not know where to go. He wasn't familiar with this mall. So to end this short conflict, he chose a random direction and headed out. Anything was better than watching the dark-haired teen play. If he wanted to do that, they could've just stayed home. The basement was decked out with all sorts of entertainment; various video games and game stations included.
After wasting time away wondering around the giant shopping center, Roxas decided to just chill in the food court. Which is why he was now sitting alone at a table, eating his McDonalds. Not the healthiest choice of foods but hey, if the dollar menu is all you can afford, the dollar menu it is!
The blonde sat there alone in peace. No annoying cousin to bother him. He stared at his food as he ate. There was just so much on his mind. With his grandma now dead, he was forced to live with his aunt and uncle. Not that he minded. Squall was pretty cool and Rinoa was a wonderful woman. Sora wasn't the problem either. More like he was upset at his parents, who failed to be parents.
Ever since that happened they kept themselves busy to forget about it. As if it would just disappear and everything would go back to normal. Not to mention all that munny they have to pay now. And even then, all they cared about was him while he was taken care of by the kind old woman who was his grandmother. They even adopted kids after thatin hopes to clear their mind. When that didn't work, they went on to their own little worlds.
His father joined back into the military. The elder blonde was currently stationed somewhere in a huge city, miles away. His Mother went back to Edge, running 7th Heaven, a restaurant/bar. She thought it would be a great idea to run it again like old times. They did it because it kept their mind off things, it was like they went back in time before their meeting, the one where the two fell in love and dedicated their lives to each other and had two wonderful kids. Now it's like Roxas and his adoptive siblings never existed. All because him. It truly aggravated him.
That aggravation was shown clearly on his face. It looked as though. . .
"Why so mad at the food? Fries too crispy?" A chuckle elicited from the teen who now sat across from him. Said teen took advantage of the moment and stole a fry from the blonde's tray.
"HEY! Get your own. . .food?" Roxas looked up at the stranger. Only it wasn't a stranger at all. It was a very familiar redhead with tattoos under his eyes and a cheshire grin. "Axel? What are you doing here?" He stared in disbelief.
"I work here. I'm on my lunch break at the moment, so I came over here to catch a quick bite and who do I see? A familiar face staring, no, glaring at his food." The redhead explained himself to the surprised teen across from him. "So, which nugget did it? Was it. . . . THIS ONE!" He said, grabbing one of the McNuggets from the box and held it up.
Roxas couldn't help but laugh at the other's foolishness. Any negative feelings he had before waning. "What? No! I just. . . got caught up in my thoughts is all." It technically wasn't a lie but the kid was not about to spill his guts out and give some guy he just met a few days ago his whole life story. 'He wouldn't understand. . .'He told himself.
Axel laughed, eating the piece he took. "If you say so, kid."
"Will you stop eating my food? Go get your own! And i'm not a kid so stop that too!" Roxas huffed, crossing his arms. That my friends, is the sign of annoyance and anger. Beware of all who make it. Ha, kidding.
"And if I refuse?" The pyro challenged the blonde, resting his head on his palm. "Btw, you are a kid. You look like one, act like one, plus i'm older that you. That's all the proof I need to keep calling you one."
His eye twitched. He felt those negative emotions returning. 'Why does he piss me off so much?' "I'll stab you with the fork I accidentally grabbed." He clucked his tongue. "'Act like one', really? I doubt it. Besides, who even says 'btw' anymore?"
"Oooh kinky." He said with an eyebrow waggle. "Aren't you the violent fella. It's okay, we all have our flaws." He took another fry, deliberately trying to piss the little blonde off." I do, problem? Ah, touche, but I'm not hearing any objections to the other ones." Axel smirked.
"Don't test me you ass. I will stab you. Sorry i wasn't born early enough and my parents happen to be very young and good-looking people. What else do you want from me?" Roxas retorted all in one shot. The redhead's suggestiveness went completely over his head.
That just made his day. The older teen laughed for the second time that day. The kid amused Axel to no end. "Yeah, sure, kid." He said replying to all statements, knowing full well he called him the exact name the blonde disliked. "Well, it was nice messing with ya, but i'm out."
"What? Already?" The blonde blinked, anger fleeting him. Did he want the other to leave? He'd be lying if he said no but that reply was a bit quick for his tastes. It's not like he needed the redhead or anything. He just. . . didn't want to be alone. Yeah, that's it!
Axel raised a curious brow. This kid was the most confusing person he had ever met, Right next to, erm, let's stop mentioning him. He got out his seat and stretched his arms out. "Tell ya what blondie. Come with me."
"Ehhh?" That sound escaped from the blonde's mouth before he could even think. He didn't even know what to say to that. it was sooo. . . un-Axel like.
"Come on." The redhead offered a hand to the other.
At first Roxas was a bit hesitant but took his hand in the end. The tall teen lead them out of the mall and into the bustling streets of the town. Sora all but forgotten ( "Baaaka!" Sora sobbed as Riku patted him on the back, trying to reassure the emotional brunette).
Now it was a tour. Axel took Roxas around the small town he called home. The younger got to see numerous sights like the sandlot, train station, market place, and the supposed 'seven wonders'. He didn't really get that last one. No mysterious train ever went by. No matter, he had fun either way. His escort simply was the best.
At this moment, they were on top of the clock tower, eating ice cream. Sea-salt ice cream. It was odd to the blonde; salty, yet sweet. All in all, the taste was completely addicting and became the teen's new favorite flavor.
They were both gazing off into the sunset. The sky was breathtakingly beautiful. No wonders Twilight Town was so well-known for it. He smiled. Today was the most fun he had ever had in a long time. Roxas was glad he left Sora in the gaming store and. . . Ah fuck! He left Sora in the gaming store! He facepalmed. . .hard. That's probably going to leave a mark.
Axel looked over towards him. He grinned. What was wrong with that kid. . .
"I forgot about Sora." Roxas explained when he noticed the other's amused expression.
"It's cool. He probably went to go see Riku anyway. That kid always does when our shift ends. It's weird." He was silent for a little. "Your cousin is weird." Axel deadpanned.
"Tell me about it." Roxas laughed, then he remembered. "Wait just a sec! Didn't you have work too?"
Axel simply smirked. He finished up his ice cream a little while ago so he just stared out into the sky. "Yeah, but something more important came up. Some kid needed my attention more y'know? Besides, this was so worth it." He glanced over at the other. "Thanks, Roxas."
The younger stared in awe. The redhead could get fired for this yet he was content with it, no regrets whatsoever. He ditched work just for him. They barely even know each other! The way he said it was so, etrgfngro- 'No. Think Roxas! He's just playing you. Don't forget about the sweet blonde girl your still with back in Destiny Islands!' He had to remind himself. His cheeks still turned a slight hue of pink. Quickly, he looked away from the other so he couldn't see his face, finishing off the rest of his ice cream.
When he entered the household, it was a little past nine. The sun was down, obviously, and Axel had walked him home to make sure he was safe. Immediately he was questioned by the brunette he'd abandoned and his two siblings. Even his aunt and uncle were curious as to where the teen was this whole time.
Let's just say. . . a lot of teasing was ensued.
A/N: Woot! How was that? Not bad for being half-asleep the whole time, huh? I seem to be more creative with things when i'm tired. . . which is odd but oh well!
Axel: Damn that bitch. She's getting in my way with Roxas!
Me: Excuse you? Like your any better. -personally loves namine-
Axel: Oh skit. . .
Me: Exactly. Pendejo. . .
Roxas: Damn you people and your other languages! What do i know?
Me: Japanese. . .?
Roxas: uwahhh~ sugoi desu ne -makes a cute face-
-goes back to his previous blank expression- haha, no.
Me: Your so mean. . . ;^;
Riku: Review/Subscribe/Fav
Sora: Every time ja-chan receives a notification email, Axel and Roxas will kiss.
Roxas: N-nani? Don't put me into this!
Translations:
Japanese: Baka- stupid/idiot
Sugoi desu ne~- so cool~
Nani- what
Swedish: skit- shit
Spanish: Pendejo- dumbass/asshole/etc. it depends on your interpretation. . .
I figure you guys already knew most of these but meeehhhhh.