Without a Sound

Disclaimer: I really hate having to type this every chapter… I mean, if I owned the characters and the story this wouldn't be fanfiction!

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Chapter 18

When Leon and I got to the school, I spotted Roxas sitting at the school steps waiting for me.

He spotted me and waved. I smiled and ran to him.

'Dude! You have no idea how happy mom was to find out that you were staying at a friend's house. She was like bouncing off the walls! It's kind of unfair. If I were to stay at Riku's house unexpectedly on a school night, she would have killed me!' Roxas said.

I signed that I was sorry and that I thought that it wasn't fair at all.

'Thanks for the sympathy Sora. So… Mr. Leonhart's house, huh? Did you have fun?' I watched Roxas say.

I nodded enthusiastically and turned when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

'I'm heading off to my classroom. I'll see you in class.' I saw him articulate.

I smiled and I couldn't help myself. I wrapped my arms around him in a tight hug. He stiffened for a second before ruffling my hair.

I let go of him and beamed. He gave me a small smile before making his way inside.

Roxas handed me a bag of clothes. 'Sora… did he… do anything to you?' he seemed very uncomfortable.

I blushed.

'SORA!' He seemed to yell.

Though I couldn't hear it, I jumped at the exclamation regardless.

'Roxas… it's not like he and I expected it to happen! It just did… and I… I…' I wasn't sure how I could sign what I wanted to say.

'What did he do to you?' Roxas asked, very serious.

'Well, this morning… I felt really unsure about what was happening in our relationship. He… told me last night that he really like me… and that he could fall in love with me… don't get me wrong, I was completely happy that he said that… but now that I new he was serious about me… I was afraid about our physical relationship.' I signed.

'What do you mean?' he asked.

'Roxas… you've seen it… I'm covered in bumps and scars and it's not sexy at all… I was afraid I wouldn't be able to please him… and I didn't want him to see me… because he would be grossed out…'

'That's not true, Sora…' Roxas articulated.

I shook my head. 'Yes it is… but whenever I think of him… he such a beautiful man. Everything about him is just handsome and strong. Just thinking about him makes me heart speed up and then… I get…' I blushed.

Roxas just nodded in understanding. 'That still doesn't answer my question Sora.'

'Well, I ended up getting all hot and bothered when he entered the bathroom in his boxer briefs… he had forgotten that I was there because it was so early. He had so much muscle under the shirts he wears… but I managed to calm down… until he came out to tell me to help myself to the kitchen… he was only in a towel and he was all wet and I couldn't help it. I was… I was… I don't even know what I was… but my breath was short and I was aching… I had never felt that way before. He came out again… and he saw that I seemed to be flushed. He thought I was sick so he kept trying to get close to check for a fever and I couldn't have him near me! He was gonna see what was happening and be grossed out!'

'What happened?' Roxas urged, seemingly interested in the story.

'I kept trying to get away from him and he only became more concerned. I finally told him the truth, but he wasn't mad or grossed out. He said that he was glad that I was attracted to him and it boosted his ego… then he… offered to make it go away.' I signed.

'So he jerked you off…' Roxas' mouth said.

I blushed again and I nodded. 'I'd never felt like that before… I can't describe it… but he made me feel wanted…' I signed.

Roxas sighed and put a hand on my shoulder. 'I'll support you, as long as you're okay with it… and as long as he's not hurting you. Just… please be careful. Things like that are really serious. Wait till you know for sure that you love him okay? For me?' Roxas said.

I nodded and gave him a hug. Thank you.

We pulled away from each other and Roxas pushed me towards the building. 'Go change your clothes.' He said and we parted.

I walked into the bathroom and moved to one of the stalls. Once inside, I opened the bag and pulled out my clothes.

Only, they weren't my clothes.

What the hell was this!

I quickly took my phone from my bag and texted Roxas.

Roxas! Get to the first floor bathroom now! Why did you pack me these clothes!

I looked at the clothes in front of me. There was a pair of blue skinny jeans a size smaller than the pants I usually wear, a bright red quarter-length-sleeve t-shirt two sizes smaller than I usually wear, and a pair a Calvin Klein underwear?

I couldn't wear this! I would stand out too much! I whined internally and decided to see the damage.

I put on the clothes, finding them a lot snugger than normal. But that didn't bother me too much.

What bothered me was that the jeans were too low and the shirt was too high! It was like the outfit wanted the world to see the thick grey band around my hips saying 'Calvin Klein' in big bold letters!

I was freaking out. I didn't like the fact that if I moved my arms at all, the red shirt would go up and show off a band of pale skin.

Skin that had scars and cigarette burns on it.

All of a sudden I see a hand waving under the stall door. I quickly opened the door and gave Roxas a panicked look.

Roxas just stood there, completely stunned.

'HELP ME!' I signed frantically.

'Sora! You look great!' Roxas seemed to holler.

'What?' I signed.

'I don't know where you got those clothes but you look so cool!' Roxas seemed to say.

'No! This is bad. I don't like this outfit! It shows too much! Please tell me this is a joke! Why did you pack these clothes!' I signed in sheer panic.

'I didn't pack that bag of clothes Sora, Mom did…' Roxas signed back.

'Why would she do that?'

'Well, she was so happy that you have a friend now, I guess she wanted to show you off so you could get more friends… That seems like something mom would do.' Roxas' mouth articulated.

'But I don't need anymore friends! The basketball team is enough! I don't want friends who only like me because of my clothes. Switch outfits with me!' I signed.

'Well, I need these clothes because I have chem. today. I don't want to burn holes in nice clothes with hydrochloric acid. Sora you don't look bad and if anyone messes with you just let me know and I can take care of it.' Roxas signed.

I signed and stomped my foot. I was afraid that people would think I was trying to change myself to look cool. I was afraid someone would think I'm disgusting when they see the scars on my waist.

'You know Sora, you should show Leon. I think he would like it.' Roxas signed.

I shook my head and backed away. Oh hell no!

'Why not? Nobody ever sees you in normal or trendy clothing. You're always wearing those big t-shirts and hoodies with baggy pants or shorts. Seeing you like this is such a big change. It would be impossible for him to not appreciate it!' Roxas mouthed as he signed.

'You promise he won't think it's ugly?' I signed.

'Sora, if Leon thinks its ugly, he's retarded.' Roxas said this time.

Nodded slowly and he and I made our way out of the bathroom. Not many people were walking in the hallways but the few that were gave me strange looks.

I walked up the stairwell to the second floor where I bumped into Cloud.

'Oops! Sorry I wasn't looki- SORA?' His lips said.

I ducked my head and blushed brightly.

'Whoa! Sora, your clothes look fantastic on you. It's definitely a big change from the normal clothes you wear.' Cloud babbled.

I nodded my thanks and walked away. Did I really look okay? I mean the scars are not pretty and I feel hideous.

I walked to Leon's classroom and entered the room as quietly as I could without hearing.

I peeked inside to see if anyone was in the room.

Leon was sitting at his desk organizing papers.

With a deep breath I walked into the room fully. With my head down I walked over to the desk.

After about a minute a hand was on my shoulder.

'Did your brother pack these clothes for you?' Leon asked.

I shook my head and spelled M-O-M.

Leon let a tiny smile reveal itself before he got up and moved around the desk. He gave me a once over before getting a look at my backside.

He moved to the front of me again and his mouth formed, 'You look very nice. I like you in red.'

I flushed violently and Leon seemed to chuckle. I hid my face in my hands and Leon wrapped his arms around me. He was very careful not to touch my bare skin.

I returned the hug after a second. I was really happy that he did think it was bad.

Leon took my face in his hands and kissed me. I leaned into the warmth and sighed.

When he pulled away I watched him say, 'Be careful though, you look very desirable in that outfit. I don't want anyone trying to steal what's mine.' He smirked before kissing me.

I couldn't believe what he was saying. It made me happy but I had a hard time believing it.

'Actually here.' Leon moved back to his desk and grabbed his leather jacket. 'Wear this, I don't want anyone coveting my boyfriend.' He said.

I took the jacket and smiled. I was very happy that I got to wear Leon's jacket.

I put it on over my clothes. I snuggled in it and nuzzled the inside fabric. It smelled like Leon.

Suddenly I felt hands around me pull me closer to a form. I looked up at Leon's face.

'You're really adorable. Especially in my extra large clothing.' I watched him say.

I blushed and snuggled closer to Leon. I was excited by the fact that he liked the way I looked. But I was happier hiding away in that jacket; I didn't want anyone else to see anyway.

Leon lifted my chin up and kissed me before saying, 'You need to go to homeroom.'

I nodded and zipped up Leon's jacket before heading back to homeroom.

When I got there, Zell was the first one to notice me.

'Woah! Sora is wearing jeans? That's amazing! But what's underneath that jacket?' Zell's mouth said with a smirk.

I walked over to my desk and sat. 'The usual shirt…' I lied.

'Did you know that your hands shake when you lie?' Zell smirked again.

I held tightly to the jacket and shook my head. I don't want to show anyone.

'Come on don't be shy! I'm amazed by the jeans already!' Zell signed this time.

I shook my head again.

'What if we went into the locker room? Oh and I bet Seifer would want to see this too! Come on Sora, what's the point of wearing different clothes if you're not going to show them?' He signed.

He did have a point. But I was still unsure.

'C'mon, I bet you the team is finishing up some morning practice.' Zell said and pulled me up suddenly.

We moved to the locker room next to the gym. Zell was correct in his assumption about the rest of the team.

'Guys! Guys! Sora is wearing trendy clothes! Look!' Before I knew it, Zell grabbed the zipped of the leather jacket and pulled it off.

I jumped and tried to reach for the jacket but Zell through it to Seifer.

I didn't like being exposed so suddenly so I leaned against the lockers before sliding to the floor, hugging my knees to my chest.

'Zell, I think you really upset him just now.' Seifer said.

I closed my eyes and hoped that they would give me the jacket back.

I jumped when a hand went to my shoulder. I looked to see Zell.

'Sora… I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable. I just got so excited. I feel like you're getting more and more sure of yourself everyday. I was so sure that if everyone saw what you were wearing they would see it too… I wasn't trying to bully you or subject you to teasing. You know the team wouldn't do that. You're family.' Zell signed and mouthed at the same time.

'You don't think it's ugly?' I signed.

'NO! Sora you look really awesome! At least from the little glimpse I saw. Can you stand up again so everyone can see?' Zell asked.

I slowly got up again and stood with my head down.

When I felt that people were getting closer I looked up.

'You're like… really attractive.' The team seemed to say together.

I blushed violently and crossed my arms.

'I think the Calvin Klein is what ties it all together. It's like saying 'Hey! What's up? These are Sora's sexy hips and look at his creamy looking skin!'' Seifer said.

I tried to pull my shirt down over my scars but it would only ride up again.

'You really shouldn't be afraid of your own appearance. You know, confidence is what really makes someone look good. You should try it. The next time you see your boyfriend, you should be more comfortable in your skin. Don't be afraid to strut your stuff dude!' Zell said.

I smiled and stood tall. Maybe if I just didn't think about it, it wouldn't matter.

'THERE WE GO! HELL YEAH! THAT BOYFRIEND OF YOURS IS A LUCKY MAN!' Seifer said and Rude and Raijin nodded behind him.

'Could I have the jacket back though… it's not really mine…' I signed.

'What did he say?' Seifer turned to Zell.

'He needs the jacket back because it's not really his.' Zell answered.

'Who is it for then?' Seifer asked.

I blushed.

'Who do you think? Of course it's for his boyfriend. Seifer, if I was wearing something like that to school, wouldn't you want to cover me up so no one else could see?' Zell said.

'I probably would… but then again, I might not. Actually I would just let you wear it and just to show of that your hot piece of ass is mine.' Seifer said as if he were telling the time.

Zell punched Seifer in the arm before snatching the jacket and handing it to me. 'My boyfriend is an idiot…' Zell sighed.

I giggled before putting on the jacket. I thought for a second and decided that I would keep the zipper open.

'See Sora, that's confidence! I knew you had it in you!' Zell said.

I smiled and we all headed to our classrooms.

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