Chapter 31: Feelings

I feel so happy, even though I'm supposed to have no emotions. Lord Xemnas called me to his office and told me I did an splendid fight! He said I impressed every member and that I'll be receiving missions again soon. Saix gave Roxas and me a free day today for resting, today is our last free day in who knows how many time, so we'll make sure we have a lot of fun today.

I've been having strange dreams again lately, about people I don't know. I think Roxas mentioned something about having strange dreams also, but I don't remember too well. Maybe I'm starting to remember who I was before turning into a Nobody, I'm starting to get curious about who I was…

Xion was happily walking through the halls of the Organization while singing. She entered the Grey Area searching for Roxas, but only Saix was there.

-Hi Saix! Do you know where Roxas is? –the girl asked politely

-I don't, Number XIV. –Saix said, Xion sighed and went back to her room. When she got there, she took off her boots and sat on her bed.

-I wonder where he is… maybe… -she started thinking until she listened to some knocks on her door. The door opened as soon as she approved it and Roxas was on the door.

-Hi Xion, sorry for being late. –Roxas apologized

-Where were you? I searched everywhere for you!

-Sorry, I had some things to do. –Roxas excused himself, Xion raised an eyebrow

-Some things? What kind of things?

-Don't worry, nothing important. So what we'll do today? –Roxas changed the subject, Xion stared at him suspiciously but decided not to ask anymore

-Well… I was thinking we could wait for Axel to return from his mission and then go and have dinner at Twilight Town or Hollow Bastion. –Xion suggested, Roxas shrugged

-Sounds good, but what we'll do meanwhile? I don't want to compete against you in anything again so videogames are not an option. –Roxas said firmly, Xion giggled

-You want to do some sparring then? –Xion teased, Roxas stared seriously at her which made the girl laughed even more than before. Roxas shook his head resigned and ignored the girl.

-Wanna go and hang out at Twilight Town? –Roxas suggested, the girl shrugged

Sure.

Roxas and Xion went as planned to hang out at Twilight Town. They decided to observe how people with hearts acted. They decided to hide in some bushes near a high school and started observing.

-Okay, I'm ready… -Xion said taking out a little notebook and a pencil, Roxas stare at her raising an eyebrow

-Where did you get that from?

-Shut up and pay attention. –Xion scolded

As they observed how other teenagers interacted after school, they discovered they weren't as different as they thought. Just like they did, they had friends and talked and prank with them, they had responsibilities just like them also. Maybe the only difference was most of them had "special" relationships with others, this intrigued Roxas.

-You know, I'm starting to wonder if we really need hearts...What you think? –Xion asked

-I think you're right, but Axel insists we'll understand when we get hearts of our own. –Roxas replied

-Yeah, but we're not missing anything important! I like my life the way it is now, at least after missions. If I have you and Axel, I don't need anything else. –Xion explained, Roxas smiled at this. After some short thinking, he decided it was time to express his "apparent" feelings for Xion, but he had to choose correctly his words.

-Thanks but…, aren't you a bit curious about this "love" thing? It seems it's really important between people with our age… And… it is frequent to watch it on movies also. –Roxas started, Xion looked at him curiously which made the guy a little nervous

-I guess… So, what are you thinking? -Xion asked, Roxas got more nervous, but he knew there was no turning back now

-Well, Why don't we…

-Hey, what are you doing here? –a male voice interrupted, Roxas and Xion turned around and spotted a giant guy staring at them seriously. He glared at Roxas and grabbed him from the neck. This attracted the attention of many other students who were close to them

-Hey! What are you doing? –Xion asked alarmed

-Who the hell are you two, and why are you dressed so ridiculous? –the guy asked staring directly at Roxas who was trying to release from the grip

-None of your business, you bully! –Xion replied madly, the guy glared at Xion and released Roxas who fell with a thud, he then walked slowly towards Xion

-No one talks to me like that, you heard? –the guy warned

-Ohhh, I'm so scared now! –Xion said sarcastically

-Xion! What are you doing? –Roxas whispered once he recovered his breath, the bully now grabbed Xion from her neck and looked at her eyes trying to intimidate her

-I dare you to insult me again!

-Re…lease me… NOW! –Xion shouted summoning her Keyblade and hitting the bully with it on his face making him release her from the grip

-Are you okay? –Roxas asked getting next to her, she nodded slowly

-So she's the hero who's being destroying those shadows! –they heard someone said

-Yeah, I remember now! There are many of them who are dressed exactly like them! –a girl added

-Xion we're in trouble now… -Roxas whispered alarmed

-I got an idea! –Xion whispered back

-Really? What?

-RUN! –Xion shouted and started running away, it took a few seconds to Roxas to react and follow the girl. All the people watched as the two Keyblade Wielders run and disappeared…

-They're a bit weird for being heroes… -a guy with glasses said.

Meanwhile Roxas and Xion were still running thinking they were being chased, After some minutes of running Xion stopped and started to recover her breath, a few seconds later Roxas got to her side also.

-That was close… -Roxas said between gasps

Yeah… It looks like people with hearts are mean also, just like Saix. –Xion sighed

-Hey guys, I finally found you! –someone said, Roxas and Xion turned around and spotted Axel who greeted them waving his hand as usual.

A few minutes later, Roxas, Axel and Xion were talking on the clock tower while eating ice cream. Xion told Axel about what happened with Roxas a few minutes ago, and after a scolding for being discovered, Axel began explaining them that they'll understand what hearts where once they got their own.

While Axel and Xion were discussing about hearts, Roxas couldn't help but to stare at Xion and think she couldn't tell her about his feelings earlier. He sighed and wondered why he had such a bad luck…

-…can't you explain yourself better? We want to know what we're missing, right Roxas? –Xion asked turning back to Roxas

-…Huh? What? Oh, yes, yes, yes! –Roxas trying to fool Xion, but the girl simply face palmed

-Damn it, Roxas! Every time I'm discussing with Axel something important and I need your support, you're never listening! –the girl said angrily

-Yeah, he just stays there staring at you, Xion… -Axel added, Roxas glared at the pyro

-Shut up, Axel!

-Come here and shut me up, then! –Axel dared, Roxas growled and started discussing with Axel, but this time it was Xion who was lost in her thoughts

-Axel's right… This is not the first time I catch Roxas staring at me like that… I wonder if maybe….

-Yeah! You're always staring at Xion. –Axel continued with his teasing

-I said that's…not true, right Xion?

-Huh? What? –Xion said snapping out of her thoughts, Roxas sighed

-Roxas and Xion sitting on a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g. –Axel sang, Roxas blushed and glared at him. Xion just stare at Roxas surprised by his reaction

-That's enough! I'm leaving! –Roxas said opening a dark corridor and stepping into it

-Come on, Roxas. I was just kidding… -Axel apologized but it was too late.

-I can't believe it… -Xion whispered to herself, but Axel answered

-Yeah. Well it doesn't matter, I'll apologize later. –Axel shrugged

-Axel, I think you're right!

-I'm always right…Of what are we talking about?

-About Roxas! I know this is this is going to sound crazy especially to you but, I think Roxas…loves me. Maybe… -Xion explained, Axel slapped his forehead

-Xion! I was kidding!

-But you're right! He's always staring at me, besides, he has told me several times he needs to tell me something important , but he then gets nervous and say it's nothing. –Xion explained, Axel raised an eyebrow

-Yeah? Well, that doesn't explain anything!

-It does. I've been studying the behavior of teenagers with hearts in similar situations and they act the same way! –Xion said, Axel stared in disbelief at her

-Xion… You've been studying teenagers for three hours and now you're an expert. –Xion glared at him and hit his arm

-Damn it Axel. You know something? Forget it. I'm going to discover this on my own…

-I'm curious, what are you going to do? Axel asked

-The same thing girls do on movies. I'm going to flirt on him and see his how he reacts. –Xion said as if it was the simplest thing on Earth

-You don't know what you're getting into.

-Yes I am. –she said showing him her tongue

-Please tell me you're kidding….You're not kidding. –Axel said resigned