A/N: I had some of this written… but it seems to have spirited off. It makes resuming the story harder for me. I always feel like writing this Dec-April. But… setbacks happen. Thanks if you're still supporting this.

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I melted against Axel, completely swept away as his hand found the back of my head and he delved deeply, exploring every inch of my mouth, not stopping until I was melting against him. He paused to grin briefly before kissing me until it felt like my heart would burst from pounding so spasmodically. All of my senses were on fire. I writhed on top of him and he hummed in pleasure, completely lost in the moment.

He had taken me again two more times, right here in his bed. Now, warm hands were caressing me soothingly as he devoured my mouth and arousal was rushing through me sharply. I could barely breathe, he made me feel so good. I shivered. He knew exactly what he was doing. He still wanted his answer, after all. He wasn't content with what my body was telling him. He wanted to hear me say it. Remembering myself, I scoffed and pinched his nipple reproachfully. The reddened stub hardened, and I heard him groan in pleasure. Great job Roxas. Exactly what you were going for.

Gentle fingers stroked my face as he broke our lip-lock, and I was breathing harshly. His warm hands were touching me everywhere and I never wanted it to stop. When I looked into his eyes, he smiled archly and chuckled softly. "Well?" he whispered, "How do you feel now?" I scoffed at him darkly.

"You… you can't make me say that Sora was right," I answered him stubbornly.

Axel's smile became soft. His emerald eyes were warm and expressive. "I know how stubborn you are," he murmured conceedingly. I gasped when his tongue trailed up my neck and he paused to purr into my ear, "I just like it when you make me feel like you want me." I swallowed, feeling my face redden. How was I supposed to say no to that? I buried my face against his neck and groaned. When our eyes met again, he was watching me longingly.

"What if..." I whispered, kissing him gently and gasping when he pulled me in with his hands and lips before he devoured my mouth. Moaning, I had to forcefully push back, "W-what if I just told you that I wanted you. Would it matter what that idiot thinks?" Axel gave me a gorgeous smile, and I could feel it warming my heart.

"As long as it's only me that you're saying that to," he answered. I laughed.

"Haven't you been paying attention?" I asked.

"Of course I have but… I'd like to hear you say it," he murmured back with a tentative smile. I arched an eyebrow at him and smiled wryly, stroking red hair out of his face. I liked this side of him. A lot. He was so sweet and vulnerable.

"I've never felt this way before, Axel. I don't know if I'll ever feel this way about someone again," I murmured seriously.

He propped himself up on his elbows, watching me intently. Then he raised a hand, returning the gesture and stroking my hair out of my face before running his lanky fingers though it. His expressive green eyes were thoughtful. His eyes were warm and gentle. "Roxas I..." he murmured before hesitating. My eyes fluttered at the way his warm fingers sensually massaged my ear, slowly working down my neck.

"Yeah Axel?" I asked. He hesitated before pulling his hand back, looking away. I did my best to hide my disappointment.

"Nevermind."

"But," I protested. Green eyes met mine.

"No… It isn't the right time," he answered. I kissed him gently, whispering as my heart thudded painfully,

"Please?" Axel groaned helplessly, hesitating for a moment more.

"How would you feel if..." he murmured quietly. I peered into his eyes, waiting. Axel took a deep breath. He looked so anxious. "If..." I kissed the corner of his mouth and he melted against me.

"Just say it," I whispered. His left hand cupped my face. "What are you afraid of?" He laughed breathlessly.

"You running away and never coming back." I shook my head, smiling a little.

"I won't," I promised. His expression melted, and he watched me longingly. I felt warmth spreading in my chest as I was lost in his gaze. I'd always thought Riku's eyes were the most gorgeous shade of green I'd ever seen, until I'd met Axel. Everything about Axel left my breathless.

"I want you to be mine," he breathed, the words taking on a husky note. My heart went into overdrive at what he said next, "Will you be mine?" I took a moment to breathe, letting it sink in. He sat up, his nose brushing mine, and it jolted me back to awareness. I buried my hands into lush red hair, tugging him into a kiss. His mouth devoured mine, and soon I found myself on my back, breathless underneath him. "Is that a yes?" he whispered seriously.

"I..." I whispered, and then it hit me like a punch in the gut. I'd never done this before. What if I said yes and he realized he didn't like me after all. What if… Warm lips found mine, calming me instantly.

"Shh… You don't have to answer now," he reassured me. Was I really that transparent?

"How can you be so sure?" I whispered. He smiled back.

"Well, aside from being weak over you being exactly what I want," he murmured, chuckling a bit, "Its a feeling I have. You make me happy, and its easy being around you. It makes me want to know if we're meant to be together." I felt my face flushing.

"I haven't been in a relationship before, what if I mess it up? What if I don't like it? Or worse, what if I turn into Sora?" I whispered in horror. Green eyes swallowed me up.

"I thought you didn't have it in you to be like Sora," he reminded, smiling wryly.

"I've already had a few slip-ups thanks to you," I muttered back. Green eyes glittered in amusement and his smile widened. "I'm such a mess around you and because of you. I would definitely fuck it up," I groaned, covering my face with my hands.

"I think its sweet. It makes me like you even more," he answered. He was still smiling, I could hear it in his voice. Slowly, I lowered my hands to look at him. "I really like you," he murmured, pressing his lips to mine, "and I like being around you." I bit my lower lip.

"Me too, but I really like our friendship and I don't want to lose that..." Axel's lips quirked up further.

"Even if it doesn't work out… I would still be here for you, even if it meant you need a place to stay now and then," he answered. My heart was pounding.

"I'm not okay with my friends knowing if we get together," I muttered seriously. Axel grinned.

"Roxas, I'm okay with that." I blinked at him and he smiled at me archly. Being perfect again. I swallowed. My heart was having a goddamn seizure. I took a deep breath, but before I could answer, he spoke, "Or… do you prefer me chasing you?" he asked wryly. I gasped when he captured my lips, tangling our tongues together and biting my lower lip teasingly as he pulled back. How could someone so perfect exist?

"I want to be the only one you chase, that you want like this," I admitted helplessly. Axel stared into my eyes longingly.

"You already are," he murmured huskily. I stared into his eyes, imagining what it would be like to have this wonderful, beautiful, sexy man belong to me. I shuddered helplessly and couldn't deny that I would enjoy that very much, or the fact that I wanted him. More than just a taste of him, I couldn't imagine my life without him.

"Don't be too disappointed if I'm a terrible boyfriend," I whispered back. Axel's lips curved up into a blissful smile. His eyes roamed across my body and he hummed thoughtfully, making me flush. "What?"

"You look just right to me," he answered. I laughed breathlessly at his cheesy response. Lanky fingers stroked my face before trailing across my lips, making me gasp. Our eyes met, and green eyes were watching me intensely. "I was being serious," he murmured, and then he pressed his lips to mine, making me blush deeply.

My eyes fluttered shut as I let myself get swept away.

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