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Ten

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When I woke up the next morning I actually didn't hate that my alarm went off at five in the morning. It almost felt like I was floating on air as I showered and got dressed. I had a lot to do before I went into town, though I really just wanted to sprint to the General Store and wait for it to open at nine.

Most of my early morning was spent outside yanking weeds out of the ground, mostly because the barn's electrical system was shot and none of the lights worked. When the sun was out I could open the doors up nice and wide and see everything decently well, but I had actually risen before the sun.

Unfortunately around noon my side really started to hurt and I knew that I needed to stop and get some lunch (and maybe stop and see Luxord along the way.)

I'd only made it about two steps past Hayner's house when suddenly he was glued to my side, "So... I saw something quite interesting last night while I was walking back from the barn."

I looked over at him, "Yeah?"

"Yeah... and I was hoping you could clarify something for me," he continued, "And tell me that you were not kissing Luxord last night."

"No, I was," I shrugged, "We went on a date and it went really well."

I could actually hear his mind explode and he grabbed my arm, stopping me in my tracks. "Roxas, why wouldn't you tell me that you're gay?"

"Because I didn't think it mattered? I'm still the same guy," I told him, starting to walk again, "And I really like him, so you can either be supportive or leave me alone."

"Hey, I'll support you no matter what, Rox. I don't care who you like. That's your choice," he caught up with me, "I just wish you'd told me back when I made that comment about Namine."

I turned to him, "I honestly didn't think it would matter because I didn't expect to meet anybody out here. But Luxord and I had a really good time last night."

"Well, I'm glad to hear it, I guess. Everyone deserves a chance at love, even if nothing actually comes out of it."

"Are you saying we aren't going to last?" I elbowed him, chuckling.

He laughed, shoving my shoulder playfully, "I'm just saying that you shouldn't be pressured to stay with him just because he's the only other gay guy in town."

"I know that! What do you take me for?!"

"All right, all right! As long as you know," he stuck his tongue out at me, following me into town. "Grabbing lunch at the cafe?"

I nodded, "Yeah... I was going to stop and see if Luxord wanted to come. Join us?"

"I was on my way to see Sora and Van, actually. More planning about that fencing. But we'll get lunch together sometime this week, promise."

As he sprinted off down the path towards the other side of town, I turned left towards the General Store and pushed open the heavy wooden door.

"Ooh, Daddy you have a visitor!" Larxene called into the back when she saw me, flipping her hair over her shoulder. "I had a feeling you'd be stopping by after that kiss."

"Why am I not surprised that he told you?" I chuckled, leaning against the front of the counter. "Think you'd be able to hold down the fort for an hour so I can steal him away for lunch?"

Luxord emerged from the back room, his face lighting up when he saw me. "She'll be fine by herself. I'd love to join you for lunch."

"But Daddy!" she whined, pouting, "I was gonna go see Zexy..."

"You can go when we get back," he told her, shrugging a black hoodie over his black t-shirt and turning to me, "I assume we're going to the cafe?"

I grinned, "Why yes we are."

"So, couldn't even wait a full day since we last saw each other? I'd say that's a good sign," he commented as he followed me out of the shop to head next door.

"Not gonna lie, I was contemplating knocking on your door at five this morning."

He raised his eyebrows in shock, "Wow... I didn't think I'd left that good of an impression on you."

"I didn't either, honestly, but it was the first thing on my mind when I woke up."

"Well then I won't feel bad for having the urge to invite you to breakfast this morning."

We sat down in the cafe and I grabbed one of the menus to see what exactly my cousin was cooking up back there.

"Well, well, well... what do we have here?"

"Hey Ven!" I grinned up at him, "What's up?"

He looked back and forth between us, "I just had to see it to believe it. There've been rumors going around all morning that you two are dating."

"I wouldn't say that we're dating... We've been on a date."

"So then what do you call this?" he raised an eyebrow.

I looked across the table to Luxord, "I suppose we're dating, aren't we?"

"We have indeed gone on multiple dates now," he chuckled, "But don't feel the need to label things. Really."

"I don't mind if you don't," I shrugged, "I do fully intend on going out with you again."

Ventus made a weird little squealing noise, "Aww! You go, Roxas. It's nice to see you fitting in here so well."

"So what shall you be cooking for us this lovely afternoon?" I asked him, tapping on the menu. "I want your best dish."

"Grilled cheese and tomato soup it is," he smiled, turning to Luxord, "What about you?"

He thought for a moment, "I'm gonna have to go with the same. And have Aqua send out some iced tea?"

"Sure thing," he bounced away in a rather hyper fashion, seeming pretty happy. I had been a little nervous about him finding out, but he was totally cool with it.

"Hm. That went better than I expected," I laughed, but when I turned back to look at Luxord he had a pretty intense look on his face, "Whoa... what?"

He stared at me for a minute before cracking a smile, "You're kind of adorable. But hey, I had a question. How would you feel about joining me at poker night? I meet up with Cloud, Leon and Zack every Friday night and completely own them."

"Ooh... that sounds like fun. But I don't know how to play. Can I just watch you this time? Maybe join in next week?"

"Sure," he grinned, "I'd love to have an angel on my shoulder all night."

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A/N: I gotta admit, guys... I'm falling for the crack pairing just a little bit. Not enough to ever use it again, but it's kind of adorable. But don't worry! I have so many plans to get Axel into the mix. :3

Sorry this update took awhile! I've been supah busy at work. Everyone needs their holiday haircuts!

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