A Face From the Past. . . Or Not? !
Disclaimer: If I owned them. . . Well let's just leave it like that xD
ThisIsWar30: Vani is like my favorite part in this. xD It doesn't matter how short it is. It's not crappy, it always makes me 500x happier. Oh god. Funny thing. I was going to end this like next chapter but earlier today I suddenly got a few ideas to keep it going. lol so yay!
Fenrir's Lockhart: LOL how? Well I can see it slightly but wow. xD Somehow I knew you'd know who he was right off the bat. You FF expert. :P Right? Ventus is that much of a dick. Only towards Vani. Although he can be needy... I knooow. They are so kawaii together. -hasabunchofpictures- lol I have a bunch of pictures of everything.
Chapter 18: Ven's First Day
Ventus roamed the halls aimlessly. He came here earlier than most with his brother so he could get to know the school a little better. No one likes to be that new kid who has no idea what they are doing. So far he was able to find a majority of his classes before more and more kids began to file into the building. Where was Roxas during all this? 'Up Axel's a- I mean- With his loving boyfriend.' He thought sourly. 'Couldn't even help your brother out. How rude.'His mind went on a mini rant as he opened his locker to get the stuff he needed for first period. He closed it after and swiftly turned around. "Oh my god!" He gasped out as he stepped back against the locker, clutching his notebook to his chest. "What is wrong with you/"
Vanitas smirked. "Me? You're the one that freak out like he saw a ghost. Cosa c'è di sbagliato, carino?"
"Speak English, asshole." He said pushing past him and down the hall.
'What is wrong with that guy? Why is he such a creeper?' And there he goes again. It seems that's all he's been doing lately. Complaining, ranting and being annoyed. This was not good for his health. The doctor did warn him about that. If he didn't learn how to handle it soon, he might need more counseling. That's just what he doesn't want. And it's not like Vanitas makes it any better.
Yesterday the Italian took it upon himself to make passes at him and just kept touching him. Which explains why he was yelling at him and calling him a rapist. Then after he dragged him away to some unknown place to let Axel and Roxas have some alone time. Those two had fun but Ven on the other hand, pretty much cursed god for letting him live because no one likes to be annoyed and molested. Then again, he is just being his over-dramatic self.
"Oh Ven! There you are!" Roxas called out as he made his way towards his older sibling, Axel closely behind. "We've been looking for you!"
'Obviously you weren't trying hard.' He mentally rolled his eyes and smiled. "Yeah sorry about that. Did you guys need me?"
"Yes!" Roxas answered happily.
"We want to introduce you to everyone. Trust me, they'll like you and visa versa." Axel added in. "They are kinda hard not to like."
"Which is why I was at your locker when you called me an asshole and left." Said a very familiar voice behind him.
A chill went down his spine as he slowly turned around to face the person who seemed to strike this unknown fear into him. "Can. You. Please. Stop. That."
Van shrugged. " I can but this is a lot funnier."
Roxas raised a brow. "You called him an asshole?" He questioned before shaking his head. "Nevermind that. Let's go!" He took his brother's hand and lead him to their group of friends.
'There sure are a lot of them.' Ven thought as he examined them all. There were six girls and seven boys. Out of all of them, he only knew Sora and RIku. Although the redhead girl looked familiar too.
When they got there most of the talking was being done by a kid with some sort of mohak, a girl with black hair and his cousin. They were talking about taking a summer trip to Destiny Islands to visit people or some shit.
"Guys, this is Ventus. Ventus, these are the best people you will ever meet. Besides Namine of course." Roxas said as they arrived.
The girl with red hair that seemed familiar to him smiled. "It's nice to see you again Ven. You might remember me. I'm Axel's sister, Kairi."
Ventus' face lit up. "Oh yeah! I remember you now! Wow, you're all grown up and pretty."
"Still annoying though." Axel decided to chime in.
Kairi huffed. "I am not! And what do you mean all grown up and pretty? Was I not pretty before?"
"Er... I mean." Ven started.
The girl with black hair made her way over and patted Kairi's shoulder. "Chillax, girl. I'm sure he didn't mean it like that." She then turned to him. "I'm Xion. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask, m'kay?" She finished off with a it seemed more like a smirk. Just like another certain raven he knew. 'oh god please don't tell me they're related.'
"I'm Olette." Said a pretty brunette, making his past thoughts vanished. "It's nice to meet you. An these two are Hayner," She motioned to a boy in cargo pants to her left, "And Pence." She finished, motioning to the chubby kid on her right. The two then said their greeting which he returned.
A very pretty girl with pink hair stepped up and offered her hand to shake. Which Ventus did. "My name's Serah. Pleasure to meet you." She smiled kindly. Then she pointed to a taller pinkette that had been the more silent one before all this. She also carried that 'don't-mess-with-me' attitude. "She is my older sister Claire, but we all just call her Lightning. It's what she prefers."
Light nodded her head in agreement before shaking hishandfirmly. "Welcome to the group."
A brunette boy stepped up next to Serah and grinned. "Name's Noel. Nice to meet you."
"Likewise." Ventus said in response.
"And I'm Demyx!" Said the cheery dirty-blonde with that mohak type haircut as he jumped out his seat and immediately latched onto Ven. "Oh my god. You are so cuuute~! You look like an older Roxy cakes! That's awesome, kinda. Welcome to our fucked up family! It's too late to leave now. You are one of us!" He exclaimed happily in one breathe.
Ventus laughed. He liked Demyx already. Then again who doesn't? It was hard to hate someone like him.
Demyx was peeled off of him by some chick with antenna bangs who had a pink-haired guy standing behind her. Ven figured he was related to Serah and Lightning since the three looked a lot alike. "Okay hyper boy. What have we told you about coffee in the morning?" Scolding the poor boy he had taken a liking too. Demyx just pouted in response.
She then faced him. "Sorry about that. I'm Larxene. The top bitch around here." In the background Ven heard Axel mumble 'ain't that the truth.' In return she just casually flipped him of went back to talking to him. "The pink-haired fruit cake looking mofo behind me is my boyfriend."
Before she could say his name he interrupted her. "Excuse me. I am not a you're going to introduce me,do it correctly." He sighed. "I'm Marluxia. Please ignore any stupidity that comes out her mouth. She does mean well though."
Ventus nodded in understanding.
"And we don't have to introduce ourselves!" Sora exclaimed from Riku's lap.
"Even if you guys weren't cousins, I'd doubt he'd want to meet you." Vanitas commented earning a glare from Sora, Riku, and Ventus.
"Actually, I rather be stuck in a room with no one but my cousin and listen to him be annoying all day then put up with you for more than a few seconds. I honestly wish I never met you." Ventus shot back. "Quite frankly, you scare me and I've never wished a restraining order on someone so badly before."
A bunch of oo's were heard emanating from the group of friends.
"And yet I don't see one. Don't fool yourself, carino. You know you like it." The raven replied smoothly.
All eyes went to Ventus to see what he'd say.
" You know what, you're right! I do like it." He said with sarcasm. " I'd like it to stop. I'd like it to end. I'd like it to go away. Let's see. Should I keep going?"
Vanitas snorted. "Sike. All this negativity is just covering up how you really feel. Admit it."
"I admit that I officially hate you. I think you're an egotistical douche and I only knew you for a day so far! Congratulations." He said crossing his arms.
"Oh yeah?"
"Uh-huh."
Vanitas nodded his head. "Alright. I get it." he started. He then looked at Ventus with all serious. "Let's make a bet on that. I bet I can get you to admit you like me before summer starts."
Ventus rolled his eyes. "Good luck with that."
"I'm not hearing a no?" He said with a raised brow.
"What happens if I win?"
"I'll leave you alone for good. But if you lose, well obviously then we start dating. Fair enough?" He answered.
"Alright fine. I'll play your stupid game." Ven shrugged his shoulders. Then the bell rang. "well, I'm outta here."
"I'm going with you!"Demyx said, running to his side. As they descended down the hall, they could hear Demyx question him on what just happened and so on.
Everyone looked at each other with questioning faces. They didn't exactly get what happened or why it did but no matter.
"Sooooo. . . Venny hates Vanitas too?" Sora asked, breaking the silence.
"Not according to Vanitas." Riku said shaking his head.
"Please tell me I'm not the only one completely amused by what just happened here." Larxene said with a smirk. "I'm 100% on Vani's side."
Kairi looked at her funny. "Why? He clearly doesn't like him."
Xion shook her head in disagreement. "I dunno Kai, that's how you acted towards you-know-who before you realized how you truly felt." Xion added in. "I'm with Larxene and Vanitas on this one."
"Then I'll be on Kairi's side." Olette said.
"Losers take the winners on a shopping spree?" Serah decided to throw out there.
"Hell yeah."They all agreed.
"Good, then I'm on Vani's team~!" She said with a giggle.
The boys really had no interest in it so they just kept to themselves.
Roxas groaned. " You guys! Don't place bets on my brother's love life! Besides, it's considered cheating if you influence his decision!"
"Why not? Sounds like fun. Even though last time I checked your brother was straight but who knows. People change. And come on, just looked at that sexy Italian mofo. How can you not dig him?" Axel said with a laugh. "I totally think he's going to win." Roxas gave him a look. "What?"
"Thank you!" The Italian said like what Axel had said was the most obvious thing in the world. "I clearly just have that effect on people."
"Okay guys. Sorry to burst your bubbles but enough chit chat. It's time to get to class. We're already late for homeroom." Lightning said, ending the current topic of discussion. Everyone then disbanded and went there ways.
It was now after school and Axel and Roxas were on top of the clock tower eating sea-salt ice cream like they always did. The redhead didn't have to work today thankfully. "So what are we going to do for Valentine's day?" Roxas said looking over at his boyfriend.
"Oh yeah. That is coming up now isn't it? Damn time sure flies. Next thing you know it's graduation time and then off to college." He sighed out. "I'm sure going to miss you Rox."
The blonde shook his head. "Let's not think about that right now. That's still far into the future here. There's more important stuff to worry about now. Like that stupid bet and finish planning our trip to the Islands to see Nami and Zexion."
Axel laughed. "Oh yeah. Then there's that. Prepare to take me shopping in the summer before we go."
He shoved the redhead playfully. "No way, dude! I never said I was on anyone's side! I think the whole thing is dumb. They're both being childish. Besides, Vani's probably just teasing my brother anyway. I mean, he did like me not that long ago. Not to be conceited or anything."
"True. But like I said, people change. Vanitas probably had a change of heart. What's the point of trying to go for someone who's happily taken? Your brother seems to be what his eyes has set on now."
Roxas laughed. "Yeah. He needs some serious luck with that. Ven's pretty stubborn and prideful. Even if he did like him he'd never admit to it. Especially now since there's a bet. Now no going off subject. I'm being serious. What are we going to do for Valentine's Day?"
"Whatever you want I guess."
He sighed. "You're the man in this relationship. You're suppose to have it planned out." He stuck out his tongue at him. "Some boyfriend you turned out to be."
It was now Axel's turn to laugh. "I'll think of some thing. You'll see."
Translations:
Italian: Cosa c'è di sbagliato, carino? - What's wrong, cutie?
A/N: Why are these taking so long? I swear this is the last time guys cause guess who now has a computer she's allowed to use? This girl~! FINALLY. Also instead of making side stories, I decided just to incorporate them all in here! Since I already have this telling different point of views of the characters I thought "hey why not?!" So don't worry. This now won't be ending anytime soon. :P
Me: Bleeeehh I kicked everyone out so it's just me! Makes it easier. Review/Alert/Fav~ bye guys!