In Love

There's something around; we know it, but do we understand it? Welcome to Radiant Garden.

Good morning, listeners, it's Axel as always.

Things have definitely changed since our last broadcast; there's been a certain… shift in the air, and while you may not know what it is, I do.

It's love.

Love has graced our beautiful town in a big and even unfathomable way. Of course, you all know how I was infected with love, but the disease has spread.

It's not Valentine's day, not even close, but why should we have to wait for one measly day out of the year. Love waits for no one, after all.

Love can also infect all, it seems. Since our first newest couple is none other than the City Councilor and Station Management. That's right, just last night the two were seen roller skating, of all things, at the local rink. They were the only two there, but there are eyes everywhere. And Xiggy and Luxord never could keep a secret.

I wasn't told if the date went well, but judging by the lack of growls outside my door and the text from Mayor Namine saying the City Councilor hasn't come into work yet, I'd say it did. Congrats, and hopefully you two never break up…for I fear the repercussions, haha.

Our next couple is an even more recent one. Honestly I don't even know if they're a couple yet, but I saw them on my way to the station and I recognized that love in their eyes.

I saw these two outside of Nocturne Records, not strange since one of the people involved is the owner. That's right, everyone, our very own Demyx has found love.

Who for, you may wonder, and I'll tell you.

Demyx is in love with the newest intern here at the station, and his affections are returned. I may not know Zexion well yet, but the love was clear to me.

I'm looking over at Zexion now and he is fuming. He is obviously not happy about what I said. Oh, and now he's on the phone, appears he got a call. He looks flustered. I'm sure we don't need three guesses to figure out who's on the other end...

The call seems to be over now. What'd he say, Zexion?

Hey- hey, Zex, where are you going?

The show isn't over!

Hey!

Well…seems like I've lost my intern for the day. You're welcome, Demyx. I expect the usual payment of sea-salt ice cream bars in my freezer.

Hm….

Uh, I guess we'll move onto the next couple. It's not a new one, but since it's connected to my own love in a way, I figured it would be best to save it for last. No, Roxy has not confessed his affection for me, but I haven't lost hope on that front so don't worry, listeners. No, this love story is almost Romeo and Juliet in nature.

Since the four scientists have moved in, they've had some conflicts with one other group within the town, the police. Apparently, the scientists have gotten into things they shouldn't. However, it seems in the midst of this conflict is a budding relationship. Police officer Seifer was telling me about it just the other day in the grocery store.

He's found a love of his own and these feelings are reciprocated by the scientist named Hayner. If you'll remember, listeners, Hayner is a bit more aggressive than his other friends, though Roxy definitely has a temper of his own. Officer Seifer and Hayner have also been seen butting heads a lot, but it has been said the line between hate and love is a thin one. Also, Seifer told me he's kinda into the aggression, if he's being honest.

I've never talked to Officer Seifer much before, our relationship being very professional, but my phone has been lighting up from his texts. Knowing my affections for one of the scientists, he figured I would be a safe person to talk to about his own feelings. It was easy to convince the man to go for it, but even now that the two are in a relationship, I'm still asked for advice.

Of course, I'm always happy to help, but I have my own troubles too, ya know.

Seifer's gotten his scientist, but when will I get mine.

Roxy knows of my feelings, he's known them from the start, but that seems to be all.

These three couples are lucky, everyone. They love and are loved. Not all of us will have that.

Honestly, sometimes before I fall asleep at night, alone in my cold bed in my cold room in my cold house, I wonder if I will be loved as strongly as I love.

…

Oh, Dem sent me a text.

It's a picture of him and Zexion. Zex doesn't look pleased, but I can tell he's not too upset about being with Dem. I'm happy for you two, congrats.

I'm happy for all the couples out there, and I'm even happy for all of you out there just in love, me included.

Maybe some of us aren't loved back, maybe we won't ever be, but being in love with someone isn't… it isn't bad. Sometimes there's pain and it's a struggle, but all of that bad is just a part of being able to feel.

I had friends and my family, but now I can say that before Roxas, I was so numb, almost like I didn't really have a heart at all and it's still crazy how the world can seem to shift in just an instant.

Find yourself some love, everyone. There will be goods and bads that come with it, but I haven't regretted any of it once.

Let's meet again, Radiant Garden, in the next one.