Axel took in another deep breath, not knowing exactly how to explain this. He couldn't tell her yet, he didn't know what she would think or say, or if she will let him down. Axel was not one to reveal his inner thoughts, saying something to the likes that he has 'feelings' for her, and that he was utterly jealous of Marluxia. What if she might have some type of affection for him? What then? Not only will he be rejected, he'll look stupid. Swallowing many times, tryin to get his throat to smooth over, he hoarsely spoke, "I have my own personal reasons I'm acting this way, Larxene. I can't really explain-" He was interrupted by a voice scattering in the room, and he turned to see a black cloaked male portal next to Larxene. Trying not to act surprised, he eyed the girl in question, confused. What was another male talking to her? What does this make, three already? Well...four, counting him, but what the...
"Yeah, but that doesn't matter in the end," Axel reasoned, rubbing the side of his face where a certain female slapped him. "I'm still talking to you, though. Of course, with caution."
Axel had almost laughed. Not at him, but at the fact that people can't think the same way. He seemed to be idealistic, that even though he thought differently, that wasn't the reality in which he appeared in. And he told him that. "No offense, ZC, but it doesn't matter what you think. Nobody cares what you think. Do you think a big boss will care that you're uncomfortable, that the working isn't right enough? No. He'll let you go, because he can easily replace you. You might think there is no popularity, but the rest of the school do. They see you with Yuna, they label you, and this is a rule in every school. There's no ifs, ands, or buts to it. Got it memorized?" He then gave him a smirk, "But for you, is a exception for me. I don't want to stop speaking to you, as long as they don't know, what could be wrong? But it has to be rare..."
OOC: I know. Honestly, I just went through with all of it because it was a death tribute to both Axel and Larxene. I really love it though, made me sniff. It was then, after her words, that the mood and tension of the room changed into a more warming, yet, a more confined air. Maybe it was just him, but it seemed to rain down throughout his body, washing it all over, and sippping into his skin, and his back, to the tissues of his bones. His spine felt like it was being squeezed, and for the first time, he didn't know what to say. What could he say? Axel did not expect her to say such things, no- it was more in the way she had expressed it, so liberal, honest, and meaningful. Has he really been acting that cold to her? He was only doing it to protect himself, and from further confusion. He took his 'feelings' as they were, and nothing else really.but there was also the red sign of a taboo, that they didn't have no hearts, thus, they shouldn't feel. But to him, it was a minor inconvenience. That wasn't the problem. He made a deep connection with her blue eyes, rather, he had noticed, they were more aquatic, but they were plagued; they looked troubled, confused, sad, nostalgic, and perhaps...hurt? Axel stared at her intently, still ripped on what to tell her right now, or just keep it to himself. Despite his mind saying otherwise, he took one step towards her, then another followed languidly, and then he stopped, not wanting to get any further. There was no need, it was close enough. He didn't break the eye contact, yet he had to say something, anything, and heaving out a sigh, he breathed, "Larxene I....never thought you will be concerned on how I acted, and that you wouldn't like it. I guess I don't know, I really don't. Jumped to conclusions? But I...I care alot about you too...," he halted there, thinking it over, before opening his mouth again, "I care so much about you, I just want you to know that...because, I haven't been exactly showing it lately." His throat had dried from there, reluctant to say anything else.
"First, that will make you a part of the Preps, since you're dating one that's in it. Yuna is in a different category, true, but she's still a Prep. So if you're together, you're automatically one too...." Axel sighed as he explained, not really knowing what to do know, after all, he didn't want to stop speaking to him. "I can't talk to you because I'm on the opposite side."
OOC: But they're still part of the Preps. Hence, they are with them. So she is one, but she's not as important as the top ones which are Sora, Riku, Kairi, etc. That's what it means. "I know, Royal Yuna, but she's still a Prep," Axel explained, rubbing the back of his neck. It was hard to understand the laws of this school though, he was like that the first time. "Hmm, that's bad..."
"I'm fine, sort of," Axel answered, not sure how to explain his day and Larxene's craziness. But then something that he had said hit him hard, making his smile falter a little. "Wait, Yuna? You mean as, Prep Yuna?"
"ZC!" Axel called out in surprise, going over to him. Finally, someone respectable to talk to, that was very rare now considering the circumstances. He smiled at the boy, "Of course I remember you. You're one of the few decent people that seem to roam this school. What have you been doing?"
Axel continued walking, taking turns at a corner, and thinking if he should call Roxas on his cell before visiting his dorm. Just in case he was still with Olette, and he didn't have to walk there. Not that it was far, is that he didn't want to go there for nothing. That's wasting energy. It was then he decided to head to the tunnel-like passage that connected the two structures again. Maybe he'll find him there, or something, but then he spotted someone familiar.
Axel hummed to himself as he turned off his laptop, and closed the lid down, putting it comfortably in the side of his bed. There was only so much you can do the internet, and after a while you get bored. Maybe he could look for Roxas, and see how he scored with Olette. Sliding off his bed, he stood up, dusting and fixing his lazy styled uniform, and went towards the door, making sure he had his keys, before he closed and locked it as he got out. He didn't trust anyone in this school. Only Roxas had a extra key. He began to walk down the hall, on his way to Roxas' dorm, if he was there.
OOC: Actually, I'm inside my dorm ^_^;.
"Nothing's the matter with me," Axel denied her of it, though maybe he was taking it too far. I mean, she already described the exact way he was acting, but maybe it was better this way. She would probably get annoyed, and will leave him alone. Is what he was hoping for, though he doubted she would let it go like this. Spreading one arm out, he opened up a portal to leave next to him, but didn't take a step in as he realized something. Looking up hesitantly at her, trying not to get lost in her orbs, he asked, more softly this time, "Why would you want to know what's wrong anyway? Do you care...?" Axel was only planning to say the the first question, but as it seems to be usual now, his mouth spoke for him. Damn it. At least he didn't finish it.
Axel simply nodded, getting all this is in, especially if this was Max. With this bit of information, and probably with Zexion going to say they found their headquarters, which was what they were going to do, Xemnas might not be so displeased. Didn't mean he was any less mad at the Cloaked Schemer, and he got in the way of him finding Larxene. It shouldn't have been his problem, and should learn to stay off. He wasn't deluding himself, Axel knew what he was, and what he can't have. Hearing the last question that she had asked, he backed away, trying to remain distant. In a monotone voice, not daring to see her face, he replied, "Very well, Larxene. At least we have that, and we have to see the Superior, if Zexion hasn't gotten to him first. Now, I think I'll let you rest, you probably need it. Or if you have other plans, then go ahead." OOC: I LOVE that song. The first time I heard it is the remix, that slow one? Cause of a sad Axel and Larxene tribute. Life And Death
OOC: Uh...I don't know ^_^;. Think of a place, like Radiant Garden? Or she could be from Twilight Town itself, unless you're planning to say that she moved to the place instead of being born there.
Axel had to bite his lip from inside as her touch sent a twitter and a delightful sensation to his body once again, reacting at what it hadn't felt in its skin for a long time, or what it felt like one. He gulped tightly, his throat constricting suddenly, and when her eyes met his, he looked away. Why did she make things so hard? Especially now that he was fully aware of his 'feelings' for her. This was difficult to remain with his intention of not acting himself around her, and prohibiting her from the Axel she knew. He had to be cold to get away from her, until this whole thing with Marluxia was settled. The higher you are, the harder you'll fall. And he coudln't let his liking for her grow. It should be impossible anyway. Dismissing her questions, not wanting to take her hand off his shoulder (he could at least have that pleasure), staring at the wall he continued explaining, "Zexion had sensed that you weren't in your room, and so I went looking for you, but he tagged along. I didn't know where you were, or how to get to you, as I didn't know where the castle was in the forest, and Zexion was keeping it from me. It wasn't until Xinaram showed up, that she told me you were with Max, but by the time she went to see, you were home. Zexion got your 'scent'. Other than the fact that we didn't really study the headquarters like we were suppose to do, we didn't find any information. I know about Max's powers, though, did you manage to get his weapon? I doubt is a simple rose." He sounded to be in all business, and he didn't think she needed to know about his own rash actions to searching for her. That would be hard to explain.
Axel had came in as Larxene had portalled back into her room, and the moment he saw her, he began to look her over. She looked fine, nothing out of place, nothing ripped, or hurt. It was a consolation that nothing had gone wrong considering her health, and he took a breather. But now, now there was the need of a good excuse of what she had done. In a serious and stern tone, as if he was disappointed, which he was, he remarked, "You know, its funny, how I heard from Zexion that you went without me when I told you otherwise."
Axel watched as Xinaram stepped through the dark, swishing portal, and walked to the Cloaked Schemer, standing next to him, this time a bit more calm than before as he whispered back. "Okay, then, we should return." He created his own portal back to their world, or rather, Larxene's room. It would be impolite as she was a female and deserved privacy, but it was her that needed to explain herself. He was unahppy with Zexion, not telling him anything and ruining what he was planning, by him making his own, and if she was alright, will be unhappy with Larxene, for not listening in the first place. Total failure. But now, he was relieved that she was home, as he almost let his temper get out of hand. Now that he thought about it, he really couldn't believe how reckless he was going to act. He only remembered doing this for Roxas, but he guessed Larxene took a step. This wasn't good if he was liking her this hard.
OOC: Wow, and you think Demyx and Luxord can be better? o_O "Thank you!" Axel shouted out honestly at Xinaram as one of them finally cracked. Goodness gracious, it took him that long to get where Larxene was at. Hearing what happened thought, and Xinaram's words, he snarled at the name, shaking his head unbelievably. He was starting to get an overdosage of queers against him. "Forget his room, just bring me outside of it." He finally had a lead, and he really was grateful to Xinaram. Now he didn't have to deal with Zexion, and his determination not to tell him anything.
"What plan?!!" Axel exclaimed in desperation, yet listening to him, he withdrew his weapons, sending them back into darkness. However, walking to a tree, he placed a palm on the trunk, a little spark of fire blazing from his hand, yet not enough to burn it. He wasn't aiming to go too far, he was aiming for a warning. If Zexion didn't take it, then the whole sky will be filled with clouds of smoke in a manner of minutes. Everything was being ruined slowly, and it was better to retreat. "If you don't even give me a clue, I will not hesitate to set this whole place on fire," Axel said hazardiously, his tone proclaiming that he will do it if he had no other choice to find who he was looking for. "Tell me where the f*ck she is!"
Tifa was wondering over closer to the main office, but passed that and headed down another hall, hoping to find one of her fellow skaters, of a person she knew. Anybody really. She hasn't seen alot of them for awhile, Axel and Roxas being the two first ones she interacted with for a long time. She wondered how Paine was doing, Yuffie, Tidus, Pence, Wakka...and Cloud. One of her good friends. Aerith was one too, in middle school, but they drifted away as she went to the Preps.
