A/N: Okay, so I had a bunch of people who wanted to slit my throat after the last chapter. The ending was torturous, I know. But not to worry; here we are, in ROXAS'S POINT OF VIEW, right after they kiss. ENJOY!

Disclaimer:

KHFreakOZoid: Well, Axel and Roxas are sitting in the emo corner—

Zexion: They stole my place…

KHFreakOZoid: -and are far too embarrassed to assist me in the disclaimer.

Zexion: *scoffs* Do you blame them?

KHFreakOZoid: …:D I own nothin'. Deal with it. DON'T SUE MEH.

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My eyes shot open when I realized what I'd just done, and I froze. When Axel realized this, he pulled his lips away from mine and looked at me curiously.

"You…you okay?" he asked, nervously.

I blushed deeply, wondering what had come over me… I had just kissed my best friend.

Why had I done that? I mean, it wasn't like I didn't like Axel. He was the best friend I'd ever had and he'd always been there for me when I couldn't handle Namine anymore. He'd always been sympathetic and helped me through it. I couldn't be more grateful for that.

But…I didn't really want to date him…did I?

He looked at me oddly and I realized he was still waiting for an answer. "Uh—y-yeah…I'm fine," I stammered awkwardly, not meeting his eyes.

Axel's face tinted a slight pink color. I felt bad. He probably felt rejected. I forced myself to give him a half-smile; anything to lighten the mood.

"Uh…sorry about that; I…," he said, obviously embarrassed. I couldn't help but try to comfort him.

"N-no, don't apologize. I'm the one who…," I trailed off, not able to say the "K" word. "Anyway, I was just starting a movie. You wanna…come inside?" For some reason I didn't want him to leave…and I couldn't help but let myself have that simple request.

He smiled at me, his eyes visibly brightening. "Sure," he said quietly, following me through the door.

Axel stretched his arms after the movie ended and yawned. "I'm bushed," he said, and sighed. "I think I'm gonna head home and go to bed." He scratched the back of his head, walking towards my front door.

"I'll walk you out," I said, following him. Half of me wanted to ask him to spend the night, but I suppressed that desire. He opened the door, stopping in my doorway and turning around to look at me.

"Good night…," he said softly. I smiled at him, involuntarily.

"Good night," I replied. He hesitated, but leaned down and kissed me on the cheek. I let him.

"See you tomorrow," he said, walking out my door. He closed the door behind him and I sighed, leaning against the wall, eventually sliding down to sit.

Wow… What had just happened tonight? Did this mean Axel and I were together now? Would we go back to the way we were; pretend nothing had happened? Would things be awkward between us now?

I bit my lip, thinking. What did I want us to be…?

Axel…

He was the one who was always there to help me when I fell (1); to stand me up again. He was always by my side whenever I needed him. He helped me on my way… He had the most caring and devoted heart of anyone I'd ever met. And he was always right by my side. He was…

Always there.

God, when had I fallen in love…?

Yeah…yeah, I finally admitted it to myself. Somewhere along the laughs, the ice cream, and the heartbreak (courtesy of Namine), I'd fallen in love…wow.

Sora would never let me hear the end of this one.

I couldn't say I was specifically "gay." I still was attracted to girls. I wasn't homosexual, and to be honest, I didn't even think I was really bisexual either. Axel was the only guy I'd ever had feelings for…

I was Axelsexual (2).

I heard my phone vibrate from my back pocket and I took it out and looked at the screen. It was a text from Axel.

pick u up tomorrow at 8am, roxy. :] goodnight.

I smiled and typed a quick reply.

M'kay…see u tomorrow. (: I sighed and put my phone away. Axelsexual…

I think I could get used to that.

I woke up to a car horn honking in my driveway. I wiped the sleep from my eyes and peered out my window. As promised, Axel was waiting for me, sitting on the hood of his car. I smiled, happy to see him. I got dressed as quickly as I could and raced downstairs. I skipped breakfast altogether. My stomach was already full of butterflies.

"Hey," I said, shyly smiling.

"'Morning, Roxy," he said, putting an arm around my shoulders…it felt nice; comfortable. He walked me over to the passenger seat of his car and opened the door for me. I got in the car and he walked around back to the driver's seat. "How'd you sleep?" he asked me.

"Pretty good, actually. Thanks."

"Good."

The drive to school was mostly silent; we were still a little awkward around each other after last night. I blushed, remembering our first kiss.

I snapped out of my daze when I realized we were pulling into the school parking lot. Axel turned off the engine and opened my door for me while I undid my seatbelt. "Thanks," I told him, stepping out of his car. He clicked his remote, locking the doors behind us. He reluctantly put an arm around my waist while we walked up to the school and I leaned into his touch, letting him know I was on board. I couldn't help but notice the small smile he'd failed to suppress.

We walked up the sidewalk, getting a few stares. Axel, assuming it made me uncomfortable, took his arm from around my waist. I didn't protest; it would take some getting used to.

We walked in the building together, like any other day, but something was off… Why were we still getting stares? I looked around, confused, and a few girls whispered to each other and giggled in our direction.

What the…? The PDA had stopped, what was up? Was there something on my face? I mean, I knew I hadn't brushed my hair, but this was ridiculous…

Axel noticed it too, but tried to ignore it. "Well…I'll see you at lunch," he hesitated, and I knew he wanted to kiss me. But he stopped himself. I smiled at him anyway.

"Okay."

He smiled back at me and turned around heading to his first class.

It all happened very fast then.

I was yanked into the bathroom, hard, and thrown against the wall. I gasped, shocked. I looked around and saw Seifer, Namine's older brother.

"So, you think you can break up with my sister for some guy, you faggot (3)?" he hissed at me.

I opened my mouth to reply, to explain, to cry for help, anything. But he silenced me with a blow to the jaw. I doubled over and my hand flew to my mouth. I tasted blood. Seifer kicked me in the stomach and a shooting pain throbbed throughout my body. I started to see stars and the room started to go black and white. The last thing I heard before I blacked out was a very faint voice.

"Roxy!"

I woke up in what I realized was the nurse's office. I groaned, dizzy, and tried to sit up. I regretted it immediately. A sudden sharp pain in my stomach reminded me of my adventures in the bathroom.

"You're awake," I flipped my head around and saw Axel sitting in the chair by the office door. The pain in my stomach was immediately forgotten.

"Axel…,"

He walked over to me and sat on the edge of the bed, staring straight into my eyes.

"Wh-what happened? Where's Seifer?" I asked him.

"The principal took care of him. He got suspended for starting the fight." I noticed a bruise on his cheek and a bandage on his forehead.

"You're hurt…," I said, a twinge of guilt in my gut.

Axel scoffed. "Roxas, I'm fine. Look at you!" There was no joking in his voice.

"I'm fine," I lied, the pain in my stomach making itself known again. We sat in silence for a moment. He helped me sit up, resting against the pillows in a way that caused minimal pain to my stomach. He froze when he was in front of my face and slowly started to lean it. I closed my eyes, but felt nothing against my lips. I opened my eyes to see Axel's head turned away.

"Axel…?" I asked.

"You're hurt because of me."

I narrowed my eyes. "I'm safe because of you."

"The whole reason that S.O.B. beat you up is because of these!" He tossed a few photographs onto the bed and I looked at them.

They were of Axel and me. Kissing last night…

"Namine showed them to the whole school and said you had been cheating on her with me the whole time you were together." He was getting noticeably angrier.

"Axel—"

"Roxas…we're never gonna make it if these stupid people are gonna treat you like this just for being with me… I can't stand to see you in this kind of pain…" He had turned completely around. I couldn't see his face.

"Wh-what are you saying?" I held my breath, trying desperately not to cry.

Axel hesitated for what seemed like hours. "I'm saying that maybe you should just forget last night ever happened…" With that he walked out the door of the nurse's office, leaving me alone.

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(1) Okay, so I took that from a song in "Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure." lol

(2) I've ALWAYS wanted to use that! Axelsexual. lol

(3) Please don't be offended by my use of the word, faggot. I felt bad... lol

And you may notice in the breakup scene, it resembles the end of "Twlight"... Yeah, I couldn't resist. ;]

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