A/N: Forgot to mention before, the chapters will switch between Roxas' and Riku's perspectives every other chapter. Unless it would just be very stupid and repetitive to do so. So here is Chapter One from Roxas's perspective!
Roxas sighed. He watched as his 'boyfriend' flirted around with the other people. Axel, his boyfriend, could basically be described as someone who flirts with anything, be it a tree or a girl. No matter how many times he heard it, Roxas had a hard time believing all the "I love you's" he heard from Axel. He really did love Axel, he was just unsure if the feeling was mutual. When he first got together with Axel, he was sure the senseless flirting and touching would end, but Axel seemed to be worse, if that was even possible. He sighed, for what seemed like the hundredth time, just as Axel sauntered back over to him.
"What's wrong Roxy-Baby?" Axel said, in a tone that sounded as if he was really concerned, but Roxas had doubts about the truthfulness of the worry.
"Nothing, Ax." Roxas said, a little dejectedly.
"Okay, then come over here! Be social!" Axel said, dragging Roxas toward the other people. Roxas hated being social, and Axel should have known that by now, but he probably didn't.
"Hey Roxas!" Demyx, an excitable dirty blond, jumped up to greet him.
"He-Hey." Roxas stuttered.
"S'up, little dude?" Xigbar, one of the oldest in the group, stared up at him.
"Nothing..." Roxas said, getting a little uncomfortable. These people were his 'friends' but he much preferred Hayner and the others, he felt normal around them; having known them for a long time. The fact that he, a freshman, was hanging out with juniors and seniors frightened him. The only reason he stuck around with those people was Axel.
On Roxas' first day of school, he had collided with the redhead in the hall, and from that day on Axel dragged him around to meet all the friends he had. When they first started to go out, around Christmas, Roxas had been delighted. Axel had started out as the best boyfriend he could ever hope for, but as the year went on he noticed Axel's habits of flirting and sexually harassing almost anything in his view. It was May now, and Roxas was devastated with his relationship, but he really liked Axel, so he wouldn't give him up. His plan was to reform the party-loving redhead into a more decent version of himself. One that would be completely faithful to Roxas. The only problem was, he had no idea how to go about this.
Roxas turned around, trying to find something to focus on, other than the older students, he saw a flash of silver, and he turned back. It was Riku; his cousin's best friend. He was waiting by himself, for Sora most likely. He turned his head again, looking for Olette or Hayner. Pence was still in school, probably getting in trouble for another hacking scheme he had devised to raise his grades. Once Pence had succeeded in this, but people did end up noticing and he was suspended for a week. It was a harsh punishment for just changing a few C's to A's. He didn't see Hayner, or Olette; so he decided to start walking home by himself.
"Hey, Ax?" Roxas poked Axel's arm. "I'm leaving now, so bye..." Roxas trailed off. He turned around and started walking.
It was as usual. He was by himself, alone. He had no friends to hang out with. He walked in silence, hardly even thinking, until he got to his house.
He walked in. he saw his aunt and adoptive mother, and greeted her "Hello Auntie. How was your day?"
"Roxas! So respectful. 'What's up?' would be fine, but since you asked, I'm good. Do you know where Sora is?"
"Sorry, I don't. I saw Riku waiting for him though, he should be here soon."
"Thanks honey."
"Yup." Roxas said as he walked towards his room that he shared with Sora. As a child, his real parents had died in an accident, leaving him and Naminé to go live with their mother's sister, Sora's mom. It was a coincidence that Sora and Roxas were the same age, but it worked out well, Sora was able to introduce Roxas to his current friends.
Roxas loved his cousin and his aunt, but he felt as if he were a burden, some what an unwanted child. He knew they loved having him around, but he wanted to be able to help more. His aunt was a single mom, and she had trouble doing everything for the family, like cooking and cleaning, as well as a full time job. He had been doing as much as possible for a few years, making sure he earned his and Naminé's keep. He wanted to be as little a burden as possible. Sora's mom had said it was all unnecessary, but Roxas refused to stop. He wanted to be wanted.
"HEEEEEEY MOM! I'M BACK!" Roxas sighed for what felt like the thousandth time that day. Sora was home, and a new headache came with him.
"Hey Roxas! I'mhavingapartywithmygirlfriendKairiandyou'reinvitedohbringAxelokay?" Sora smiled, thinking Roxas had understood that.
"Um, Sora, slower? Please?"
"Er-okay," Sora took in a deep breath. "Kari is having a party this weekend, and you have to come! Bring Axel, he's so much fun!" Sora along with Naminé and his aunt had no idea that he and Axel were 'more than friends', to them he was just Roxas' odd best friend, and Axel was sure to be careful around them. Well, careful by Axel's standards. Roxas wasn't sure how they'd react if he just came out and said "HEY GUESS WHAT I HAVE A BOYFRIEND?"
He doubted it would end well. "Fine, I'll come and I'll even bring Axel, but you have to tell me where it is."
"Already texted you the address!" Sora said, skipping off. Roxas checked his phone, there is was, the aforementioned text message. He didn't read it, just assuming he'd look when he needed to. Instead Roxas decided he'd call Axel right then.
The phone rang a few times before the redhead picked it up. "Hey Roxy!"
"Hey Axel, so-"
"I'm in the mood for sea salt ice cream, Roxy let's meet in the usual spot, okay?"
Roxas absolutely loved sea salt ice cream. "Okay, see you there in ten."
"Got it!" It was then that Roxas remembered why he liked the redhead so much and why he was worth so much work. He knew Roxas, and when it was just the two of them, he felt like he was the only one that mattered to his boyfriend. He felt wanted and loved.
Roxas raced out of the house with a quick goodbye to his aunt. Axel was waiting for him when he got to their usual spot. "Hey, let's go."
"Okay!" Roxas beamed.
Axel smiled, "You look happy. That's good." Roxas just dragged Axel forward. It had been a while since they went out together like this, it was usually Axel and his friends, and Roxas on the side. So of course he was happy spending time with Axel. Soon they arrived at the store, and Axel went up to the counter. Roxas almost choked on air when he saw the waitress behind the counter. She was gorgeous. He sat down, as it was obvious he would be there a while, with Axel's flirting habits.
Half an hour later, Axel finally came back. Roxas decided it wasn't worth pressing on, and he should learn to suck it up. Axel did choose to be with him, so he wouldn't go beyond flirting with people. Roxas was sure of this, and he knew that he would know if Axel had cheated on him. Axel couldn't deal with guilt.
"Sorry about that... Anyway, here." Axel handed him a large sea salt ice cream.
"Thanks." Roxas said, less enthusiastically than he had before. They sat in their booth, idly chatting about nothing in particular, until Roxas remembered about the party. "Oh, right Axel, Sora's holding a party this weekend, and apparently we're invited, want to come with me?"
"You know it. Where and when should I be picking you up?" Axel said, watching Roxas eat his ice cream.
"My house, and um, seven?" Roxas guessed. He hadn't looked at his email or texts yet, so he just assumed Sora picked a reasonable time like seven.
"Okay. Look, wanna hurry up a bit? Larx and Dem are meeting us at the arcade in half an hour. I don't want to be late." Axel flipped his phone open.
"Erm, I'll try..." Roxas said, biting down on his snack.
"Thanks." Axel flashed him the sexy smile that attracted Roxas to the older boy in the first place. It made Roxas melt. He, who usually never made anyone smile, was able to make such a beautiful thing appear on some one's face.
About ten minutes later, Roxas was running after Axel who was rushing to meet up with his friends. Roxas sighed. It was at times like this when he remembered why the redhead wasn't worth it.