Title: Desperate
Genre: Romance/Drama
Rating: T
Cat: Games
Sub: KH
Summary: Sequel to Crying Inside. Akuroku, Soriku, Dem? How far do you go for the one's you love? How much do you sacrifice before it's too much?

Disclaimer: KH© Squeenix. Shining Collection © Iceman(Nittle Grasper)

I'm BaaAaAaAaAaAack! Here's the first chapter of the long awaited sequel! XD

Chapter 1-Questions
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"Aiya!" Sora Hikari was a hyperactive teen running back on campus of Destiny High after a three month summer vacation. A summer vacation exempt from pain and verbal abuse, unlike previously. His twin, Roxas Hikari, was just as enthusiastic. The two had had the best summer of their lives.

From the time their mother had died when they were in the eighth grade, their father had abused them in different ways. But no one had found out until the previous year. After that, they were put into a foster home not far from the school, so everything was better than life before.

But, if everyone recalled, Demyx had a significant other by the end of the previous year. And the blonde was keeping quiet about all of it. Not even his best friend, Axel Hi, could get it out of him. "Aw, c'mon Dem!" Axel was a persistent, easily angered redhead, who was more curious than a newborn kitten. "Gimme a hint! Puleeeeeeeze!"

Demyx huffed slightly at the childish behavior. He was a stubborn, sitar playing blonde. He had his hair cut into a disheveled mullet, and a hyper glint in his ocean colored orbs. Now, however, there was a tint of annoyance to them. "I didn't tell you last year, so how is this any different?"

"It's the next year."

There was a snort from across the table. Riku Nakano was the sexiest boy in the school with shoulder-blade length, silver hair and aqua irises to die for. "It's because you spend all summer with this person. Axel's jealous," he muttered, his voice calm and cool. "You didn't visit with us at all. So, Axel wants to know who the friend stealer is."

Sora, who had just entered the conversation with his twin, giggled excitedly. He was the younger of the twins, and, quite possibly, the cute one. He had messy brown hair and dark blue eyes. He was the little kid of the group-adorable in every aspect, a bit slower than the others were, and utterly innocent-when not with Riku. "Who is it, Demy-Demy?" he asked, leaning forward over the table. "Huh? Huh? Tell me! Tell me!"

Roxas sighed. The blond was the most responsible person in the group, as well as the shortest. He stared into his twin's equally blue eyes. "He's not telling."

Demyx shook his head childishly before sticking his tongue out at Axel. "Nope." He then stood up casually. "Well, if you'll excuse me…" He then jogged across the cafeteria where a kid in a black hoody was waiting.

Axel scowled as Demyx walked out of the cafeteria with this other…person. "What on earth does that guy have that I don't?"

"Obviously a lot if he's ignoring you," Riku muttered, his voice smothered and dripping in sarcasm. "After all, no one can ignore you…"

Axel flipped him off casually. "Dude, I'm serious. He used to tell us everything. Now he tells us…nothing." He pouted, lying his head on the table. "It's kinda depressing, really."

Roxas rolled his eyes. "Honestly, Axel, you make it sound as if you two are married."

"We are!" Axel stopped, getting odd looks from the rest of the table. "Well…kinda. It's a long story from third grade."

"I think I remember that," Riku muttered, tearing off a piece of Twinkie and popping it in his mouth. "Something about a Twinkie and a set of rings you found."

Axel nodded. "Yeah. He still has that ring too." He sighed. "He could at least tell us who he likes…"

Roxas shook his head. "It's his choice. It's none of our business, really. So, regardless if you're 'married' to him, he doesn't have to tell you anything." He then smiled. "I think it's kinda sweet."

"I think it's sickening."

Roxas scowled. "He probably thinks the same about us. Get over it."

"The prick is a friend-stealer. Nothing more."

"You kinda did the same as Dem when we started dating!"

"I did not!"

"Did too! You know how many times I saw Demyx all by himself at lunch when we started dating?"

"That's beside the point!"

"No, it's the same!"

"Oh yes it is! You just don't like me pointing out that you're a selfish dumbass that can't accept people moving on!" He then turned away and stomped off, Sora following him like a lost puppy.

Axel blinked stupidly for a moment. "…What was that about?"

Riku finished off his Twinkie calmly. "He thinks you're a bit conceded."

"I figured that much."

"Then let it go." Riku yawned. "It's not like anyone's gonna get hurt because Dem's in love."

"I suppose…Still something just doesn't feel right…"
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"Why won't you come sit with us?" Demyx asked. "Then we can all sit together!"

The crush shook their head. When they spoke, there was a hint of constant annoyance. "I despise the Hikari twins."

The sitar player grinned. "Aw, c'mon! They're not so bad! Okay, maybe Sora's a bit hyper, but he's really sweet! And Roxas is really smart!" He sat on the step below his crush, pulling the hood off gently, reveling short silverish hair that fell over the left eye. "C'mon Zexy-"

"-Zexion-"

"-Whatever…Give them a chance." Demyx gave a sincere smile. "They're my friends. I didn't see them all summer." He leaned his elbows on Zexion's knees. "Axel's totally jealous."

"Let him be."

Demyx pouted. "Zexion…"

"Believe me, it's best if they didn't know. We wouldn't get along."

"So?" The blonde fiddled with his lover's hair casually. "Rivalries and stuff have to end sometime. Look at Romeo and Juliet!"

Zexion raised as perfectly arched eyebrow. "So when you die tragically, we'll mourn together and be one? Is that what you're saying?"

Demyx giggled nervously. "Not exactly. You know what I meant."

"Well, yes." A soft curve formed on his lips. "But I feel it's true none-the-less." He then leaned down to capture the other's lips in his own.
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"You're an asshole." (Roxas)

"What is up with you today? You got a stick up your ass?" (Axel)

"Oh ho, and I bet you wish it was yours, huh?" (Roxas)

"Wha-? …You're a pervert…" (Axel)

Axel and Roxas had been bickering ever since lunch, and, frankly, Riku was getting a migraine from it all. Sora wasn't fazed-he had his headphones cranked to full blast while listening to Shining Collection on repeat. "My god…shut up…" Riku groaned. "This is worse than freshman year…"

Roxas huffed angrily, holding his binder against his chest. "Asshole."

"Grow up Roxas." Roxas stopped in his tracks. "Rox?"

The short teen stared at his boyfriend. "…Did you just tell me to grow up?"

"Uh…Yeah. You're kinda acting like a kid."

"…" Roxas glowered, furious tears beginning to leave footprints down his cheeks. He'd finally snapped. "Well fine then! This kid will leave you alone then! At least this kid isn't selfish! I'll just go home and grow up! AND YOU CALL ME WHEN YOU GROW A SET OF BALLS!" Before Axel had time to respond, Roxas had already ran down the street, Sora in tow.

Axel stared stupidly at the spot where Roxas had been standing. "…What just happened here?"

"To put it bluntly," Riku muttered, "He called you an inconsiderate, ball-less son of a bitch. Not in so many words, but that was his meaning."

Axel glanced at him. "…You're an ass."

"I know."