Hello :) I kept my promise and here's the new chapter, I hope you like it ^^
Roxas' pov
"Stay inside tonight and don't wander off."
"Yes, I won't leave."
"Good and I suggest you stay in bed, you're still very pale. Will you be able to get home by yourself?" Sephiroth asked voice laced with uncertainty.
"Of course." I scoffed. "Why?"
"I'm thinking of finding that friend of mine and… someone else."
"Alright, I'll see you later then."
"Be careful." He said seriously.
I walked away knowing that he was watching until I turned around the corner. The street was calm and quiet, there weren't any people out. It was a relaxing walk and I got time to think before I reached my house. I couldn't hear anything from inside so I was cautious when I opened the door and stepped inside. I think I've gotten a bit paranoid, but I'd rather be careful than reckless… at least for now. I heard the voices of Sora's friends and released the breath I'd been holding. I took off my shoes and went to the living room where I saw Demyx, Zexion, Tidus and Wakka, and they all looked slightly uneasy. I was about to ask what was wrong when the door to the 'library' opened and Selphie stepped out with her arm around Kairi's shoulders followed by Sora and Axel, who both looked troubled. They froze as they saw me and I froze at the attention. Sora glanced at Kairi then walked forward towards me.
"Hey, Rox, where have you been?" He wouldn't look at me which irritated me slightly.
"Around." I answered vaguely and Sora fidgeted. "Why?"
"Well, the thing is that someone attacked Kairi…"
"So?" I asked not really caring.
Sora sighed and finally looked me in the eyes.
"Did you do it?"
I stared, my face blank. A spark of anger welled up in me but I held it down. I looked around and saw that everyone except for Demyx and Zexion looked at me as if I was a criminal. Even Axel seemed to think that I had done it and my heart clenched at that. Kairi began sobbing and I glared at her, probably making myself looking guilty.
"I couldn't find it." Came Riku's voice from the stairs. "What's going on?" He asked as he stood next to me.
"Roxas beat Kairi." Sora said.
"I did no such thing!" I shouted at him.
"Then where were you?!" Sora yelled back.
"That is none of your business." I hissed. "I don't care what happened to that trash, but I didn't do it!"
"How can I know if you won't tell me where you were?"
"You should trust me!" I exclaimed frustrated and hurt. "I'm your brother and she is nothing!"
"Rox, if you…"
"No!" I cut him off. "I've had enough of this, if you don't believe me then so be it, but don't count on me ever talking to any of you ever again!" I turned to Riku who seemed both irritated and confused. "Take care of him." I spoke only loud enough for him to hear. I put on my shoes, grabbed my skateboard and slammed the door shut. I jumped on and rolled down the street, tears burning in my eyes.
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Normal pov
Sora stared at the spot where Roxas had been and felt the guilt well up inside him. Kairi stopped sobbing and walked over to Sora and put a hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry. I know he's your brother and I'm as shocked as you are. Maybe he needs to go…" She said her voice laced with false concern.
"Shut up Kairi!" Riku roared, startling everyone. "When did this supposed event even occur?" He demanded.
"Earlier today, sometime after school." Axel answered uncomfortable.
Riku looked at him, his eyes cold like ice.
"Then I can inform you that Rox was with my uncle at that time." No one seemed ready to believe him fully. Riku turned to Kairi and glared at her. "Has she fooled you all? Roxas would never hit another person, only in self defence and against those who pose a threat to him." They were all silent. "I guess Roxas was right," Sora looked at him; eyes teary, but Riku was looking at Axel. "He doesn't need friends, why would he want to be friends with people like you?" Axel flinched and bowed his head.
Selphie looked uncomfortable as the tension grew in the room. Kairi on the other hand looked pissed off.
"Don't listen to him, Sora. He's probably been screwing your brother for…"
"Shut up!" Sora swung around, batting away Kairi's hand and glared daggers at her. No one had ever seen him so furious. "Because of you I hurt my own brother. My own little brother! You've hated him since you met, don't think I didn't know, but he gave as good as he got so I ignored it. Now you have gone too far! I want you out of my house!"
Kairi stared shocked without moving a muscle. Selphie grabbed her arm and dragged her out. The others were silent and stared surprised at Sora.
"If some of you still have doubts, I'll call my uncle." Riku said and picked up his phone and called Sephiroth. When Sephiroth answered Riku put him on speakers. "Hi, Seph, I have a question for you."
"Ask away."
"Roxas was with you today wasn't he?"
"Yes, I took him for a drive. Why? Is he alright? Has something happened?" Sephiroth's voice sounded panicked. "Shit! I should have followed him home, is he there?"
"He was here, but, you could say he was accused of beating someone." The line was quiet for a second.
"Then give me the details and I will get this to court and prove that that person is a liar. Roxas is in no condition to beat anyone at the moment."
"What? Why?" Sora asked worried.
"Doesn't matter. Where is he now?"
"Don't know, I'm gonna go search for him."
"Call me when you find him."
"Will do." Riku said and hung up. "So you believe us now?" Most of them said 'sorry' but Riku wouldn't hear it. "It's Roxas you need to apologize to. I guess the party's over and if you see him please send him back." They nodded and said 'goodbye'. Riku turned to Axel. "You should get things sorted before you approach him again and this time I can't promise that he'll ever forgive you."
Axel looked devastated and heartbroken but deep down he understood that he had done wrong and shouldn't have believed Kairi so blindly. He let Demyx and Zexion lead him outside.
When the house was empty again Riku looked at Sora who was crying.
"How could I do this to him?" Sora sobbed. "I'm supposed to take care of him, but all I can do is hurt him. He must hate me now." Sora cried.
Riku pulled him to his chest and stroked his hair.
"He doesn't hate you, he's just… he's just a bit disappointed but he understands," Riku frowned a little. "Well, he understands why it might be hard to believe him since he couldn't tell you where he was. But he wouldn't hate you he's not capable of it.
"You're the best you know that?" Sora said looking up at him with huge teary eyes.
"Well, I do try." Riku smirked. "Now I have to go find him."
"Yeah." Sora nodded while drying his tears.
Riku walked out and went to all the places Roxas usually visits when he has his board, but with no result. He even went to places that Roxas usually avoids, but you couldn't be too sure with him, Roxas would always surprise you. Riku walked back to Sora and went inside without bothering to knock.
"Sora!" He called. "I couldn't find him in his usual places."
He walked into the living room and found Sora sitting on the floor with his head bowed down. He got a sinking feeling in his stomach as he saw his shoulders shaking.
"Sora, what's wrong?" Riku kneeled down in front of him.
Sora looked up and his eyes were red from crying. He threw himself at Riku sending them both to the floor.
"Roxas was hit by a car!" He cried.
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