Sorry about the late update school takes most of my time :p
Anyways here is the new chapter and I hope you like it ^^
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Roxas' pov
I went to school with Sora and Riku and met up with the others. Hayner attacked me and asked if I was alright and everyone kept casting me these worried glances and it was making me go crazy! And of course Kairi turned up and I might have exploded in her face in the corridor and I might have gone a bit too far. Though, I have no time feeling guilty about it, she has herself to blame.
I had art before lunch and took the seat next to Naminé. At least Naminé wasn't asking me if I was alright every second.
When I paint, my emotions I usually don't show are portrayed in the painting. Now I couldn't keep myself from thinking about my parents and their deaths and the confusion became apparent in the painting. Naminé saw this.
"What's troubling you, Roxas?" She asked with her soft voice.
"It's nothing." I sighed.
"Are you certain?"
"…no. I'm not certain. I feel like… I can't really say. So many things have happened recently and I don't know what to make of it." I said tugging my spikes. "I mean should I do something about it or should I leave it?" I turned to her expecting her to give me an answer even if she didn't have all the details.
"If you feel the need to do it you should, I and your brothers will be here for you." She said smiling encouragingly at me.
The bell rang to mark the end of class.
"Thank you Naminé."
"No problem, and Axel will probably say the same to you, so have no worries." She packed her stuff and left.
I stared after her feeling slightly perplexed. Why would I ask Axel for advice and why would I care what he would say anyway? I don't even like him… do I? What am I saying?! Of course I don't, it's preposterous. It doesn't matter if he's handsome… and have that sexy smirk and those eyes… SHIT! Out of my head I feel nothing for that...
I walked into something and fell to the floor, I was about to snap at the person who bumped into me. It was Axel. I felt a blush creeping onto my cheeks and I wanted to die. Axel extended a hand and helped me up, a Cheshire-cat grin on his face. He slung his arm over my shoulders and walked with me.
"So, Roxy?"
"Yes?"
"Yesterday… why did you lie?"
My mind went blank. What was I suppose to tell him? I wasn't even sure yet. I sighed and looked up at his face.
"It was just another memory, nothing more."
"That's bullshit!" Axel said and stopped. "It was something more otherwise you would have told them straightaway. You can trust me Roxas. We're friends aren't we?"
"I don't… I guess. But I can't tell you. Not yet anyway." I sighed in defeat.
"That's all I'm asking for." Axel smiled (a beautiful smile too) and ruffled my hair affectionately.
I guess I have to realise that I might have a small crush on… no, no I do not. It's just a fluke. Nothing to worry about, it'll be over soon.
The rest of the day dragged on like usual. The bell rang and school was finally over. I told Sora I had somewhere to go but would be home in time to make dinner. I bid them farewell and ran off to the park outside third district. I waited a few minutes then walked the way back home but took a turn where we usually met Riku and followed that road a few blocks.
I arrived at the beautiful mansion and walked through the gates up to the front door and knocked. I only needed to wait a few seconds before the door opened and a tall, handsome man with silver hair and aquarium green, cat-like eyes. He looked surprised when he saw me.
"Hello, Mr Jenova." The man smiled warmly.
"Call me Sephiroth, Roxas, and do come in."
"Thank you."
I stepped inside and took off my shoes and followed him into the sitting room.
"Which side?" He asked pointing at the chess game.
"Black." I smirked.
We sat down and began playing. I knew Riku's uncle and godfather before I met Riku. He was a friend of my parents. I used to follow them to work and sometimes when I wasn't allowed to attend to whatever they were doing, Sephiroth used to play chess with me. We were evenly matched and he had told me he enjoyed playing with me. I first remembered him after I met Riku, since they share some resemblances. I believe he works as a sort of lawyer.
"I would guess that you are not here for just a game of chess, Roxas?" He kept his eyes on the board.
"No, I have a favour to ask."
"Oh?" He sounded genuinely surprised and met my gaze. "What can I do for you?"
"I need to go to the place where we crashed."
"May I ask why?"
"If you promise not to tell anyone, I trust you but I can't risk it."
I could see in his face that he became concerned for he didn't make a move in the chess game.
"I promise."
"I remembered the crash… and something else. It might not be correct but that's what I want to find out."
"And you think that maybe if you went to the actual place you'll be more certain." I nodded slowly. "What is it that you want to be certain of?"
"I…" I hesitated. He smiled softly at me.
"You don't have to tell me, just say when you want to leave." He said reassuringly.
"I think someone killed them." Sephiroth froze his eyes widened.
"What?"
"Someone else there before they died. I heard them, but I need to be certain."
Sephiroth nodded and folded his arms, his face serious.
"When do you want to go?"
"This Friday after school?"
"Perfect."
"Thank you, for helping me." I was truly grateful. I didn't really know any other adults that I could trust.
"Of course I would." He said softly. "I will always be there for you and your family."
I nodded and smiled. Suddenly my phone buzzed in my pocket and I jumped. I fished it out and looked at the screen, it was Sora. I answered and told him to calm down and that I was on my way already then I ended the call. Sephiroth looked amused.
"I take it that they don't know where you are?"
"Yeah… I don't want them to know."
"I understand."
He got up and followed me to the front door.
"We got to finish the game someday." He said while I slipped into my shoes.
"Yep, but we still know that I will win." I grinned.
"Of course, I'll let you dream." He chuckled and ruffled my hair. "Come to me with anything." He said seriously.
I nodded walked out the door waving one last time before sprinting home to make dinner.
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I sat in the middle of my bed writing on my report about the history of Gongaga when someone knocked on my door. I looked up and saw Axel standing in the doorway wearing a Cheshire-cat grin.
"Hello, Roxy, you busy?" He asked as he moved towards me.
"Just a report…" I answered slightly bewildered.
He smirked and sat down in front of me, my homework in between.
"Do you want something?" He was acting kinda suspicious.
"Well Roxy," he began and then moved my homework. "I want you." He pushed me down and crawled on top of me. "I want to taste you." He purred in my ear.
I was really confused. Why the hell was he here? And why was he on top of me?
He leant down and licked my ear. I gasped in surprise and moved my hands to his chest trying to push him away.
"Ax… Axel, what are you doing?" My face grew hot as he kissed my neck; leaving a tingling feeling behind.
"Making you feel good, love." He replied and bit down, causing me to moan loudly.
He moved his hands beneath my T-shirt, lifting it and stroked my skin while kissing my neck. I had trouble breathing as the sensations coursed through my body. He kissed my jaw line and then came face to face with me, his lips hovering millimetres above mine, then connected them. He deepened the kiss and moved his hips in a circular motion, causing me to unconsciously spread my legs wider till I could really feel his hard on against my growing one. He grounded harder into me making my back arch and my head to fall back against my pillow. He stopped and moved away to take of his shirt then he bent down and gave my stomach feathery kisses. He pulled down my zipper and then removed my jeans, leaving only my black boxers on. I was lying on the bed panting as he kissed the inside of my thigh. He crawled back on top of me and kissed me again.
"I love you Roxas." He whispered against my lips.
"I love yo…"
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My eyes snapped open as my alarm clock went off. I stared at the ceiling panting. I didn't just dream of Axel did I? No, no, no, of course I didn't. Who am I trying to fool?! I dreamt of Axel! I cursed as I got out of bed and moved to the bathroom to clean up and… remove my little problem. I showered (cold of course) and walked downstairs to prepare breakfast. I had a blush present on my cheeks throughout breakfast. Sora thought I was ill, but I assured him that I was fine. Today was Thursday and after that dream I had all reason to feel on edge, something was wrong with this day, the morning proved it and when I got to school I saw it. Kairi was flirting with Axel and he didn't seem to mind. My heart clenched painfully and I knew my face had lost all colour. I moved past them without even acknowledging them. I heard Axel call after me but I really didn't care. I walked to class ignoring everyone. Axel could do whatever he wants to. I have more important things to take care of. That dream meant nothing… right?
The day dragged on, Axel tried to talk to me but I ignored him, I even ignored Sora. We sat at lunch and Kairi was there with us making stupid comments. Axel tried to coax me to talking. Sora asked what was wrong and why I wasn't eating. I left the table not eating a thing. I was on my way to class when Axel caught up to me.
"Hey, Roxy what's up with you today?" He asked concern in his voice.
"Nothing." I snapped finally having enough. "I just had to be around Kairi more than I usually am. Listening to her making comments about me and all," I glared at him. "And you just had to bring her." I snarled.
Axel looked shocked at my tone.
"Roxas, relax. Kairi's cool, she's just teasing you, is all." Axel chuckled. "Though it sounds as if you're jealous." He smirked and moved to ruffle my hair (as many seem to do nowadays).
"Don't touch me ever again." I slapped away his hand. "Keep yourself and that whore away from me and never talk to me again."
I walked away from him and out of the school, skipping the rest of the day. Instead of going home I took the bus to Radiant Garden. I knew I felt nothing for Axel, so why did it still hurt so much.
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The university of Radiant Garden was as beautiful as the town; it had fountains at the front and the sides. I walked up the steps and went inside, looking around. Cloud was still in class so I took a look around. I got a few glances from students who were going to class, but no one bothered me. I walked outside again and wandered the grounds. On the back there was like a park with benches and paths. It was secluded with beautiful rosebushes. I walked over to a green patch and sat down, enjoying the scenery. I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.
I woke slowly from my slumber by a hand shaking me. I blinked and saw something… pink. I blinked and a face formed.
"You okay kid?" He asked voice smooth.
"Yeah, sorry." I sat up and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes.
"Nothing to be sorry about, I'm Marluxia by the way." He smiled and extended his hand.
"Pleasure, my name's Roxas." I took his hand and he helped me to my feet.
"You're not a student here are you?"
"Ah, no, no, I'm looking, or waiting for my brother." I replied.
"Okay, but why were you lying in the grass?" He questioned.
I didn't mind that he asked questions it was understandable.
"Well, he still has lessons and I don't want to disturb him, and it's quite nice here." Marluxia seemed content with the explanation.
"I agree with you…" he fell quiet and looked troubled. "I know we don't know each other that well, but I was wondering, if you had feelings towards someone how would you convey them?"
I froze and an image of Axel popped up in my mind then I became slightly perplexed, I was younger than him, shouldn't he have more answers than I do?
"I know what you're thinking and at your age isn't there a lot of love drama where you like someone who's together with someone else but doesn't really like that person and someone who likes you and all that stuff?"
Ah, okay, yes, now I see why he's asking. He was quite right there is a lot of drama at my age.
"It would probably be best to say it straight out, but otherwise you could try to gain his attention in some way."
"How?" He asked as we both sat down.
I went through different methods that I thought might work… at least according to the girls at school. He listened and actually wrote it down. Time flew and I looked at my watch to see that Cloud's lecture was about to end.
"And one last thing before I go. Be honest, always." I said my tone a little saddened.
"Thank you." He said softly and drew me into a hug. "I hope it goes well for you too." He seemed to consider something then shrugged and pulled out a pen. He took my hand and wrote down a number. "If you need anything or just wanna talk, give me a call."
I nodded and waved before I ran off to the building. I pulled out my phone and wrote 'Thanks' and sent it to him.
Cloud walked out of the building together with some of his friends. He stopped dead as he saw me and before I realised he had me in a bone-crushing hug.
"Are you okay? Is something wrong?" He asked voice laced with worry.
"Everything is fine Cloud." I said and he released me. "I just… I didn't want to be in school." I lowered my head and focused my eyes on the ground.
"Something happened?"
Before I could answer Cloud's friends walked up to us. There was one guy with… spiky hair… does everyone I know have spiky hair? The hair was dark and his face was friendly with kind azure eyes. There were two girls; one with long light brown hair tied with a pink ribbon. She seemed like the motherly type. She had emerald green eyes that radiated calm and gentleness. The other girl had long, straight, dark brown hair and her eyes were somewhere between brown and red. She seemed tougher but also had the motherly aura around her.
The guy leaned against Cloud and peered down at me, wearing a goofy smile.
"So, who's this Cloud, your boyfriend?" I grimaced and Cloud hit him.
"No, you moron, he's my brother."
"Oh, nice to meet ya, I'm Zack." He said and grabbed my hand.
"Hello, I'm Roxas." His smile brightened and I was horrified, another Sora.
"I know Sora right?" Cloud must have noticed my expression because he laughed at me. Zack didn't seem to get it but shrugged as he released my now aching hand.
"Hello Roxas, I'm Aerith." The girl with the pink ribbon said as she smiled warmly at me. She reminded me of Mother in some ways.
"I'm Tifa. I've heard that it's you who does all the cooking." The dark browned haired girl said and I nodded in confirmation. She grinned and then enveloped me in a hug. "Then please invite me to dinner, your food tastes superb."
I freed myself so I could breathe. Her chest was quite suffocating.
"Sure why not." I replied once I got my breathing under control.
They chatted on for a few minutes before it was time to go. I was lucky that Cloud always had an extra helmet, where he had it I've got no idea.
When we got home I saw Sora looking all worried and when he saw me he dashed and crashed into me then he punched me for not telling him where I was. I rubbed my jaw and just told him I went to see Cloud then I walked to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Sora seemed upset that I wouldn't talk to him but Cloud just figured I would talk to them in time. I forgot to mention that Riku was here, surprise, surprise.
After dinner I walked up to my room and finished some homework before I went to bed. Tomorrow I would hopefully find out what happened to my parents and why. My only regret today was how I spoke to Axel, but I shouldn't feel any. "I don't have friends" that's what I've always said, so this shouldn't be any different… though, I know it is.
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