First of all I give myself a million points for inadvertently updating for AkuRoku day WITH an AkuRoku. XD Happy day. SAD day is that I start classes tomorrow. So I figured it was only right that today I have one more summer update before I get chained to books and work and kanji and busy-ness.
And as a note, I have an idea for a oneshot that won't leave my head called Questions Later, so make sure I'm on your Author Alerts for when I write that dirty little number ;P
This is connected to chapter 81, Upside Down, so you might want to go give that a refresher, but it should stand without it either way.
Additional PS, if you notice I went through and wrote down which pairing is which story. I've always hated stories that made you dig if you wanted a specific story, and I never realized that OH HEY MY OWN STORY DOES THAT. So I fixed it. And I particularly recommend rereading Dr. Seuss, I loled.
What If…
Marluxia was messing with Vexen and caused himself
To turn nice and adorable?
((as suggested by ze lovely NightFlowerLuv))
"Hey Vexen…"
"What are you working on, Vexy?"
"What chilly academics are you coming up with today?"
"That looks interesting, Vexen…"
-((the fun begins!))-
"I can't take it anymore!" Vexen monologued to himself as he journeyed downstairs to his laboratory, every day, without fail, whenever I am working on my most important project, Marluxia interrupts me!" he pinked as he remembered those pleasant 'interruptions.'
His monologue continued as he approached his worktable. "He needs to be punished somehow…he needs to learn that 'interruptions' need to happen in the proper time and place…" Vexen continued to mutter to himself as he slowly formulated a plan to have his revenge.
"A little niceness and courtesy would do him a great deal…" He pulled ingredients for a special potion off the counter and began to mix them together.
He should interrupt me soon, Vexen thought as he fully completed the potion. For effect I should continue… "Two more drops of this and it will be complete!" he dramatically flourished the last ingredient as he 'added' it, waiting for Marluxia to interrupt him.
"Morning Vexen," Marluxia whispered against his ear.
Vexen feigned surprise. "Damn it all Marluxia," he blustered, "that was a very important potion!"
"Indeed," Marluxia said mysteriously, "and what was this one for, exactly?"
"Why, Kingdom Hearts of course!" Vexen improvised. "It's supposed to improve…performance," he finished lamely.
"Performance?" Marluxia brightened, waggling his eyebrows. "I didn't realize that performance was lacking," he insinuated. "Maybe I should try some of this potion," he said as he picked it up, "do you think my performance needs enhancing?"
"No," Vexen stuttered, "I mean, yes, I mean—" Vexen gave up as Marluxia shrugged and downed the potion.
Vexen mentally congratulated himself as Marluxia dropped to the floor. My flawless acting pays off at last! He feigned concern as he moved to help Marluxia stand.
"Are you alright Marluxia? You seemed to have taken a fall!" he said as he helped Marluxia to his feet.
"Wow, I'm sorry Vexen! I didn't mean to cause you any trouble!" Marluxia smiled brightly as he looked at Vexen. "I must be having an off day; I can't even remember why I came down here!" he laughed to himself as he headed for the stairs. "Have a good day Vexen!"
Vexen laughed to himself as he returned to his work. "Oh believe me, I will…"
-((the next day))-
"What a wonderful day yesterday was!" Vexen monologued, "I've gotten more work done than I have in a week!" He calmly settled at his work desk for another day of fruitful experimentation.
"And this potion only needs three more drops!" He carefully dropped them in with no interruption. He smiled in satisfaction as the quiet surrounded him.
-((the next day))-
"Hmm, I never realized how much Marluxia must go out of his way to visit," Vexen mused, "I truly only see him in passing at meal times…" Vexen shook himself out of that line of thinking. "It's not like I miss his company or anything…Back to work!"
-((two days later))-
Vexen's hands were shaking as he mixed the potions. "It's too quiet….I can't believe I'm saying this…"
He stood abruptly from the table. "I need to seduce Marluxia."
-((oh boy))-
Vexen headed upstairs and began to roam the halls, searching for Marluxia. He's usually prowling about this time of day, he thought. He found him walking out of the cafeteria, carrying a heavy pile of books for Zexion. The perfect situation…
"I really appreciate your help, Number XI," Zexion said, "but there's really no need to—watch out!" Vexen strolled right into Marluxia, books scattering to the ground.
"Oh my," Marluxia said, "I'm sorry!" he bent to pick up the books.
"My apologies," Vexen added as he bent down to help Marluxia pick up the books. He 'accidentally' brushed up against Marluxia's hands a few times, lingering for effect. If Marluxia noticed he paid no mind; instead, he gathered the books, thanked Vexen for his help, and continued to carry them down the hall for Zexion.
Wow, Vexen thought as he was left alone, he really is…nice.
-((later))-
This should do it, Vexen thought determinedly as he walked towards Marluxia's workspace, his weakness has always been my neck and collarbone…
Upon being admitted to Marluxia's garden office, he headed straight for Marluxia, who was tending a few exotic purple flowers.
"I was in the greenhouses today, and I think one of your plants may have bitten me," Vexen explained as he unzipped his jacket to reveal the upper part of his chest and two small punctures that he had made with a needle. "Is it poisoned?"
Marluxia seemed to hesitate. Got him, Vexen thought.
"What kind of plant was it?" Marluxia asked as he appeared to mentally shake himself and get down to business. Damn.
"I-I couldn't tell, there were so many," Vexen improvised. Marluxia peered at his clavicle with a critical eye before dismissing him.
"You're fine; there's no evidence of poison," he said as he turned back to his work.
This is bad, Vexen thought desperately as he thanked him and turned to go, I'm running out of options.
"Marluxia?" Vexen asked as he stopped at the door.
"Yes?" he said, looking up from his plants.
"Could you meet me in my lab in an hour? I need your advice on an ingredient," he asked. Marluxia nodded and Vexen walked out the door.
-((an hour later))-
"Vexen?" Marluxia called out as he came down the stairs, "I'm here; what did you need help wi—" Marluxia was cut off as Vexen appeared in front of him and slammed his mouth over his, pushing him against the wall. Marluxia tried to pull back but Vexen just moved to kiss his jaw, face, and anywhere he could reach.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he murmured as he continued to kiss him, "I'm sorry I gave you that potion, I shouldn't have," he continued to kiss him before he noticed that Marluxia was shaking. He looked up and saw that Marluxia could no longer contain himself, and he burst out laughing.
Vexen watched in confusion as Marluxia continued to laugh. He wiped a tear from his eye and composed himself. "That was priceless," Marluxia said, wrapping his arms around Vexen's waist, "when you plan to take revenge on a coworker-lover who visits you regularly, you shouldn't make your plans aloud," he said, snickering.
Vexen was stunned. "You knew the whole time?"
Marluxia nodded. "Your acting is terrible, by the way."
Vexen looked affronted, but it didn't occur to him to pull away from Marluxia. "But…you drank the potion!"
"I switched it when you didn't notice," Marluxia said offhandedly, "I just wanted to prove to you that my deviousness is within reason," he said as he moved his head closer to Vexen's neck. "Although, your attempts to seduce me were rather diabolical and nearly worked…"
"I…I missed you," Vexen let out quickly before blushing.
"Good," Marluxia said, "because I about died without you for three days," he grinned and switched their positions, pinning Vexen against the wall. "So you've learned to appreciate my interruptions?"
Vexen nodded vigorously as Marluxia ran his hands up and down Vexen's sides. "Good," he whispered as he kissed him passionately.
-((End!))-
Don't worry, I swear the oneshot I plan on writing is going to have a lot of macking. XD
Let me know what you think, unfortunately I have to learn tomorrow : (
R & R!
Last one: Earth Day!
"I believe this is yours," Riku said dryly before pushing Sora in the doorway and dragging Roxas out with him, shutting the door after them.
~freaky-hanyou