So this story……wow. Well, I've been playing KH a lot recently, and I really wanted to do a fic with Axel. However, I'm not a big fan of Roxas x Axel. Don't ask me why (or hit me) I'm just not. I do however love the thought of Riku and Axel together. And Ta da! Here's the story. It's somewhat based off the song "The Art Teacher" by Rufus Wainwright. I have a good chunk of the story already written. So I'd like to hear from you guys as to whether or not I should post the next chapters. This is also my first long-ish non-oneshot story. So please leave me your ideas and opinions! I really appreciate it!

Thanks again!

"I just had to take this art class." Art. Riku had always secretly enjoyed art, but trying to maintain his bad boy rep and all, decided to keep it on the down low. He told everyone he was only taking it as a "filler."

Riku quietly walked into the classroom and sat in the very back corner. His long, silver hair hung in his eyes as he sat quietly looking out the window.

"Hey Riku!!"

"Hi Kairi." He mumbled.

"So, I hear since Mr. Dreyter retired, we have a new art teacher. He's supposedly pretty young. And cute." Kairi squealed. Riku just sat silently, scribbling on his folder.

"What's wrong Riku? You're always really quiet during art class."

"It's…..not exactly my favorite class." He lied.

"Oh. Well cheer up! It's not all that bad!" Riku just sighed as she did that annoying little girly high pitched squeak thing when she tried to act cute.

"Whatever." He mumbled. Kairi was really beginning to get on his nerves. Especially now that she was dating Sora. Just because Sora is his best friend doesn't mean she has to follow him around and try to be his best friend too. What an annoying little bitch. But if she makes Sora happy……

The room suddenly went silent when the door knob turned. A tall young man walked into the room, setting his briefcase on the desk. He was tall and thin, wearing an opened collared shirt and tight dress pants. He had beautiful green eyes, and the most stunning red hair, long and spiky.

"Hello class." He smiled. "I'd rather you all think of me as an 'Art Extraordinaire,' rather than your 'teacher.' Therefore, I'd like to keep our relationships informal, so you all can call me Axel."

Kairi, as well as every other girl in the room, stared at the gorgeous man before them with huge eyes. Realizing he had dropped his pencil, Axel turned around and bent over to pick it up. The room was quickly filled with giggles and smirks and the girls caught a glimpse of his butt.

"Oh brother." Riku muttered to himself. "This is going to be a long semester."

"Hmmmmm," Axel glanced around the room. "It would appear that you sir are the only boy in the class. Although with that beautiful long hair of yours, I almost couldn't tell." He smirked.

Riku looked up suddenly, taken aback by the comment. "Excuse me?"

"Why don't you come sit up here at the front of the room Riku? We guys gotta stick together right?" Axel suggested, teasing the agitated boy. Riku just stared at him for a moment.

"Well Riku?"

"I…" He paused. "Whatever." He picked up his books and shuffled to the seat Axel pointed at, slamming his books down.

"I remember being the only boy in art class. It's just a 'filler.' Am I right?"

Riku glared at him for a moment. "It actually is a filler thank you very much. I need an art credit to graduate." He said matter-of-factly. Axel just smirked.

"If you say so. Alright, you guys can sit where ever you want. Just make sure you can control yourselves, not too much talking, note passing, giggling when I'm not looking, all that jazz." And of course, all the girls giggled.

The rest of the class followed with a brief introduction from Axel. He told them about his college days, how he got involved with art, and how excited he was that he could educate college kids about art.

When the bell finally rang, Riku stood up, grabbed his books, and followed the girls out the door. But before he headed off to his next class, he heard someone call his name.

"Riku, can you come here a moment?" What now? More hair comments?

"What?"

"I just wanted to tell you, it's ok to be a guy and like art. It doesn't make you any less masculine. Just so you know." Axel said kindly. Riku just looked at him for a moment. His eyes ran up and down the red head's lean body.

"Ummm….." He paused for a moment. Why the hell does this guy think he would actually admit that he likes art to him? And more importantly, why the hell does he feel like he can? "What makes you think I actually like art?"

"I just wanted to make sure you know, that's all."

"Oh, um, alright. Thanks…I guess." Riku stumbled across his words. He turned around and almost ran out the door. What a weird guy.

Back at their dorm, Riku and Sora sat at the kitchen table, drinking their coffee.

"So Kairi was telling me about the new art teacher."

"Don't you mean 'Art Extraordinaire?'" Riku said sarcastically. Sora laughed at the comment.

"Yeah, she told me about that. He seems like a pretty cool guy huh?"

"He's weird if you ask me. And it doesn't help that all the girls are practically drooling on their desks over this guy."

"Why do you think he's weird?"

"He pulled me aside after class just to tell me that liking art doesn't make me any less of a man."

"Well, it doesn't Riku. And I don't think you should lie when you really like art, especially when you're naturally talented at it."

"That's beyond the point. Just the fact that he pulled me aside to tell me that, don't you think that's strange?"

"I think he just wants you to feel comfortable in his class, that's all."

"He makes me feel uncomfortable. He's just……strange."

"Well, if you say so. Although Kairi seems to like him, a lot."

"Well of course she does Sora. He's the cute new teacher. He's tall, dresses nicely, has piercing green eyes, and of course exotic, fire red hair." Sora stared at him strangely for a moment.

"Did you just tell me how hot your new art teacher is?"

"What?! No! I was just……I was just telling you what all the girls say!!"

"Ok, ok. You don't need to get so defensive Riku."

"I'M NOT GETTING DEFENSIVE!!" Riku yelled. He stared at his best friend for a moment. He gulfed down his coffee and managed to choke out "I'm going to go take a shower."

"You…….go do that."