Accidental Infatuation

Accidental Infatuation
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Chapter Eight

I Don't Own these characters, or make money from them, I just like to use them in my stories.

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“Roxas…”I whine, resting my head in my hands, not sure if the world of rehab is ready for the natural disaster known as Sora and Roxas under one roof, but too hungry to honestly care. “Hurry up. I’m hungry.”

“I just need to finish changing. I slept in these clothes earlier and I am not meeting potential hotties in rumpled clothes.” Half of my twin is hidden behind his small suitcase, clothes flying out in every direction around the room and landing on every available space. Just like at home.

Instantly a small smile comes to my face. Has it only been an hour since Mom told us that Roxy would be staying here with me? And just to make it easier for us, the Doctor has even agreed to let us stay in the same room. For tonight though, it’s either we share the bed, or Roxy can sleep on the floor. Hmm, I guess for once it’s a good thing that we aren’t that tall and that we share our beds all the time. Cause there is no way I’d make him sleep on the hard floor, busted arm or not.

“It’s not going to make a difference. We’re only going the cafeteria. It’s not like it’s a five star restaurant. I’m sure that most of them will be wearing jeans and stuff. But I’m hungry and I don’t want to wait anymore.” I pout, crossing my arms over my chest in a child like manner.

Roxas just sighs before standing up. “Fine. But if my first impression blows, I’m blaming you.” He mumbles, settling on just changing into a black t-shirt, as he stands up, being extremely mindful of his sling.

“Trust me, it will only blow if you dip under the table, so come on already.” If possible, I think I would have started to bounce up and down in my chair. After being confined in this room for the last day or so, I am eager to get out of this room as much as possible.

“Did my twin just make a sexual pun?” Roxy looks over at me with a feigned shock and surprise. I don’t think that he was expecting something like that to come from me.

“Yes.” I growl in mock hurt. “Now hurry up! I’m starving.” I groan, my stomach letting out it’s loud and long two cents, choosing that moment I mention starving to rumble and grumble loud enough for Roxas, and most likely the rest of the rehab centre to hear. With a shake of his head, the spiky blond just dismisses the noise as he stands beside me, a grin playing on his lips.
“Will you be alright to wheel yourself to the cafeteria? I’m not sure of I am able to push you quiet that far.” He says as he steps in the bathroom and looks in to the mirror, checking his hair, but he doesn’t stop looking at me except for a few brief seconds.

“I think I can manage. So, you look pretty. Can we go now?” I whine again, happy to finally see Roxas move to the door and hold it open for me. “Finally.” I mutter, making my way into the hallway. I might sound a little pissed off to any one else who might be walking by, but it is all an act and I know that Roxy knows that. We continue slowly down the hall, in silence until I sense Roxas smirk before turning towards me.

“So, Sor. Earlier you started blushing uncontrollably just before we went into that Doctor’s office. Care to explain?” And just like that, I know that he isn’t going to let up until I tell him, or else he won’t leave me alone. And just the thought of his incessant nagging causes me to smile, and then the memory of what I was blushing at before over takes my thoughts and cause me to grow red in the face once more.

And I cave quickly. “Riku kissed me last night. He asked me if he could take a look at my face using his hands. And well, it’s really kind of erotic. And it just kinda happened. But it wasn’t deep or anything. But still, it still was really nice.” I whisper, knowing that he has heard me, this stupid blush refusing to leave me alone.

Roxy abruptly stops next to me, his mouth hanging open in shock. “You finally got your first kiss?” he asks me, surprise lacing his voice. I can only nod. “Aww. You’re finally a big boy now! I’m gonna have to start prying the boys off you with a stick soon!” My twin leans down and gives me a quick hug, the shock now replaced with an almost evil grin, before we continue on our way.

“Shut up, Roxy.” I grin with embarrassment, pushing his side gently as he walks beside me. I’m so glad that he’s back with me. “Oh, and I found out that Axel is bi, and he and Riku know that we’re both gay.” I continue, knowing that Roxas won’t mind nearly as much as I did about being outted.

“Ooh, Potential.” He smirks, a little too happy about the situation in my opinion. I just choose to ignore him and roll my eyes at the comment. But the comment makes me remember something.

“Oh, crap!” I exclaim, and now it is my turn to stop in the middle of the hallway.

“Sora?” Roxas questions, one eyebrow raised high.

“I forgot that Kairi and Naminé will probably be in there, and Kairi was talking about how she thought that we would make a good couple, even though we only were around each other for a couple of hours. And she thought that you and Naminé would be cute together too. I need to out us, or me, or whatever. What if she tries to come close? What if she corners me or something when you aren’t there?” I ramble on until Roxas places a hand on my shoulder. He bends down in front of me and our mirrored eyes lock.
“Calm down, Sora. Breathe, alright? No panic attacks tonight, okay? Breathe with me, Sora.” I focus on nothing except the blue eyes in front of me and the sound of my twin’s breathing. His good hand is still on my shoulder, fingers flexing with fright, not easing up until he feels that my breathing is back to a rate that he deems acceptable. “Are you going to be alright?”

“Yeah, thanks Roxy.” I whisper, reaching up and giving his hand a tight squeeze. I receive a small smile from my twin as he steps away from me.

And just like that, no more words are said as we follow the hallway down, passed the common room where I first me Riku, towards the cafeteria. In a way I am somewhat nervous, I mean, Riku kissed me last night and bolted, but then he was there when I was having that attack last night, and he even smiled and told me to sleep well. And from what I heard from Dr. Vexen earlier, he was the one who called Roxas, or at least told someone to. At the very least, I need to thank him.

While I am lost in my thoughts, we finally get to the cafeteria, Roxas is standing beside the closed door, but he is making no effort or movement to open it. But we can clearly hear the sound of voices on the other side of the wood.

“Roxy? Aren’t you going to open the door?” I question, coming to stop beside him. At the sound of my voice, I seem to break him out of some sort of trance.

“Oh, sorry. Let’s go, Sora.” He flashes me a small grin that I can instantly tell is fake and I make a mental note to ask him about it later. With no more hesitation, my twin opens the cafeteria door, revealing a wonderful smell that makes my neglected stomach call out a hunger induced gurgle. “Hungry much?” the grin has returned, only this time it continues up to his blue eyes and I know that it is real, dismissing my earlier thoughts for now at least.

“I’ve been telling you that for the past twenty minutes.” I whine. “I’ve only had a bowl of soup over the past two days, and I had two panic attack thingies during those two days. You try going through that and not be this hungry.” I wheel myself into the moderate sized room and instantly notice that the only other occupants of the room are my new friends, and that makes me grin.

“Sora! Glad to see you up and rolling around!” And of course, Demyx is the first one to spot us and speak up. The other four sets of eyes then shift instantly towards us, widening at the sight of my blond twin at my side.

“Hi everyone!” I grin, choosing to ignore the fluttering of Kairi’s eyelashes she sends my way. Sheesh, I mean, does she not have any dignity? “I’d like everyone to meet Roxas, my twin brother. Roxas, this is Demyx, Kairi, Naminé, Riku and Axel.” I nod towards each of them as I follow the table around, each of my new friends saying a short hello with a smile and a wave as I speak their names.

“Hi.” Roxas offers his own meek smile and greeting, as Axel and Riku push their chairs farther apart, pulling another chair between them while still leaving plenty of room beside it for my wheelchair.

“It’s great to finally meet you, Roxas. Sora has told us so much about you! And is it true what my dad said, are you really going to be staying here with us?” Demyx is practically bouncing in his chair, and all I can think of is how he reminds me of a five year old on Christmas morning who has already eaten all his Christmas candy. And then I realize where he is sitting and I have to try and hide the blush I feel rush to my cheeks when I notice that he is sitting in his wheelchair and all I can think about is what Axel and Riku said.

“Yeah. I’m going to need therapy on my shoulder once it finally heals, and I guess they finally realized that separating Sora and I isn’t the best idea.” He grins, pushing me gently into he empty spot, and I don’t miss the fact that he is checking Axel out, not to mention giving Riku a quick once over.

“That is…” Kairi begins, and I instantly know what is coming next.

“…So cool.” Naminé finishes and I notice something different from the other night. Naminé’s smile isn’t quiet as bright as Kairi’s. Maybe it was because the other night I was just worried about being so close to them without Roxas, but now that he is with me, I am noticing a lot more about them. But none the less, I am glad to be sitting across the table from them.

“And I am warning you, I will only put up with one annoying set of twins, Roxas. And currently, the position is already filled.” Riku grumbles, slouching down lowly in his chair. Roxas and I share an almost evil look before speaking.

“But unison speak is so much fun!” We tell him with a grin, earning a nice sightless glare from the sliver haired teen, as well as giggles from Demyx, Kairi and Naminé, and a loud laugh from Axel.

“Whoever thought that twins were a good idea should be shot and gagged then dragged behind a gangster’s escape car.” My sliver haired crush growls, earning laughter from all of us again.

“I think that would be the big dude upstairs, and I’m pretty sure that threatening Him like that isn’t that good of an idea.” Demyx smiles, poking Riku’s arm, which is currently crossed over his chest.

We all continue to poke fun at the blind youth for another few minutes, before the topic is dropped for our own sakes as much as for Riku’s.

Kairi and Naminé then turn and look over at Roxy with equally evil grins and I have a feeling that I know what is coming.
“So, Roxas, is there a special girl in your life right now?” Kairi’s grin scares me somewhat, and once again, I am reminded of what Axel and Riku told me yesterday afternoon. I need to think of something, and I need to think of it fast.

“Inquiring minds are eager to know.” Naminé seems to only be following her sister’s lead to me, and now that I have a little more confidence with Roxas being here with me, I think I am going to take the chance to observe them both a little more without the fear of throwing myself into an attack.

“No, there isn’t anyone like that in my life right now.” Roxas sighs, causing me to reach over and place a hand on his good arm, which is currently resting on the round table. I know that it is still a sore subject for him, and through our bond, I try and convey the comfort and support that I know that he needs. “Actually, on the night of our accident, I left my boyfriend because he hit me.” I feel the grin that is in Roxas’ mind and instantly, I know what is happening. My twin is outing me in front of Kairi, Naminé and Demyx.

Lovely.

“Boyfriend?” the redhead and the blonde ask in unison once more, but the tones of their voices are completely different. One sounds a little unhappy, the other just amused.

“Yeah. But it’s alright, he was real prick. I’m not going to stay with an asshole who hits me, you know.” My twin smiles a small smile before moving on. “But speaking of boyfriends, Sor, I saw Hayner the other day and he told me to tell you that he misses his pookum bear buns, and he sends thirty seven kisses, eight with tongue and fourteen with a good old grope. But I am just the messenger, not the delivery boy, so don’t expect to claim anything from me.”

As soon as the words leave his mouth, I feel a blush rise to my cheeks, and I need to suppress the giggles that I feel building deep inside of me. But as soon as I look over at Kairi, the laughter dies instantly. The look on her face is one that is angry, like scary angry and it is crossed with an ‘I-just-got-dumped’ sadness. Her twin on the other hand, is all bright eyed and smiles, her dark blue eyes just sparkling with something like happiness or excitement. And for the life of me, I don’t know which twin’s look scares me more.

“Roxy! Don’t say such embarrassing things around my new friends.” I whine, playing along by burying my face in my hands.

“Aww, come on, Roxas. Why won’t you deliver the goods?” And I was wondering when Axel was going to comment on my twin’s statement. “Just think of the enjoyment factor of the twincest. It will benefit everyone in the room.”

I peak through my fingers, only to see my twin looking over at the redhead with a raised eye brow. “You’re quiet the pervert, aren’t you Axel?”

“Through and through.” The grin on Axel’s face scares the shit out of me.

Roxy just shakes his head, and I turn to look at Riku. He’s got an expression on his face that scares me a little. His eyes are clouded with some sort of darkness that I can’t name, and his lips are set in an emotionless line. What could have happened in the last couple minutes that caused him to stop laughing with us and turn to such a sour look?

“Riku?” I ask quietly as Roxas and Axel begin to argue over some meaningless point, with Kairi pouting over in her wheelchair, Demyx trying to interject, and Naminé just watching in amusement. But it still doesn’t explain Riku’s dark expression.

“I’ll talk to you later, Sora.” And with that hurtful response, the silver haired teen stands up and grabs his cane before making his way to the door. And something about the way he holds himself tell me that he is not in a very good mood anymore. My hands instantly go to the wheels of my wheelchair and I quickly move away from the table, leaving the rest of the people at the table speechless. Roxy looks at me before nodding, understandment shining in his eyes.

Riku makes his way over to the door before I manage to catch up to him. The door swings open and it is all I can do to catch it before it closes and wheel myself through. “Riku? What’s wrong?” I call after him as he walks down the otherwise empty corridor. He stops in his track when he hears my voice, and when he turns to face me, there is an utterly pissed off look plastered on his features. I wince at the sight, and if it had been possible, I would have stepped back from it. I wonder what was said that could have pissed him off this much.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” he all but growls, and momentarily I am eternally grateful that he can’t see, because I swear I am shaking in my wheelchair. I may only have known him for three days so far, but I can tell that he isn’t one to normally get pissed off like this. And Upset Riku is honestly Scary Riku. And I don’t even know why he is this angry.

“Tell you what?” I question, starting to get slightly frustrated with him. It’s not like I am an all knowing deity or something. I can’t tell what is bothering him just by looking at him. And the frightfulness that I was feeling merely moments ago has completely disappeared, now it is replaced with pure terror as Riku begins to slowly step towards where I am parked, his cane doing an almost hypnotizing sweep of the floor in front of him as he proceeds back my way.

“Why didn’t you tell me that you had a boyfriend? If I had of known…” he trails off, running a hand through his sliver locks and letting out a deep sigh of frustration, stopping only a few feet in front of me. And finally that super scary expression is gone from his face, replaced now by one of disappointment, and if I’m not mistaken, hurt. Wait, boyfriend? Holy shit. Roxas told everyone that Hayner said those things. That’s why Riku got upset? But Roxy never said boyfriend, did he? So this is all over a big misunderstanding? Well, that’s a relief. Wait, if he had known? What did Riku mean when he said that? Man, I really need to get this all smoothed over and fast.

“Hayner isn’t my boyfriend. He’s a guy in our class that we’ve known since we were like eight, and he is straight as an arrow, but he likes to tease Roxy and me about being gay in a friendly way. He always is saying those sorts of things, but he never actually means it. It’s just a running joke between all of us. But Roxy only told me those things in there in front of Kairi to out me. The last think I need is for her to surprise me and try and get me alone and send me into another attack.” I refuse to meet Riku’s gaze as I only look down at my folded hands resting in my lap.

The only sound I receive is the sound of metal falling onto the floor, and the only thing that comes to mind is that he has dropped his cane. “So, your brother implied to Kairi that you had a boyfriend just so that she won’t try and get to close to you?” there is a slight chuckle in his voice, but I am not sure if there is any amusement there.

“Roxy told me he told you that I have severe gynophobia. And I implied it yesterday that I couldn’t be around them. I mean, one of my best friends at home is a girl, and I’ve known her since first grade, but I still can’t be left alone with her, let alone be touched by her. And she knows that I am gay. I don’t want to even think about what might happen if somehow Kairi gets the idea to get me alone and tried to hug me or something. Or worse what if she tries to kiss me? With everything that is going on around here and with my health, I’m really scared.” I confess, still feeling a little embarrassed.

“I guess it makes sense. But why would Roxas tell everyone you have a boyfriend when you don’t?” I finally work up the nerve to look over at him, only to find that he is sitting on the floor next to my wheelchair. When did he get so close?

“Think about it.” I smile; surprised that he didn’t catch on. I thought it was obvious. “If Roxy had just said that I was gay, I’m sure that Kairi would have made it her personal mission to get me alone and try to prove that I am not really gay and that it is her goal to show that I am straight.” I chuckle.

Riku just starts to laugh from the floor beside me. His back is against the wall, and he has one jean clad leg stretched out in the hallway, the other bent up and a folded arm resting on his knee. “I never considered that.”

“So, you’re not mad anymore?” I venture, hoping that I will get a positive response.

“Nah, I should have waited to find out everything before jumping to conclusions.” A small smile is still playing on his lips as he stares blindly across the hall. Man, he looks so cute right now. How I wish he wasn’t actually sitting on the ground, because if he wasn’t, I would totally make a move on him right now.

“Anyone could have made the same conclusions.” I smile back at him, and for some reason, I know he can tell that I am smiling. We sit there in a comfortable silence before the inevitable happens.

My stomach growls. Loudly.

“Hungry, Sora?” Riku laughs, turning his face towards me. And I am relieved to see that all the anger and frustration have evaporated from his face, leaving only the happy go lucky, almost arrogant expression that I have come to know over the past couple of days.

“Are you kidding? I’ve only eaten soup since that first night I came here. Of course I am hungry. It’s bad enough that Roxas took so long getting all prettied up. And I still haven’t had a chance to eat anything. So are we ready to head back in, or are you going to make me wait even longer?” I joke, knowing that we are back on good terms.

“Sure thing.” He chuckles, pushing up from the wall. “So, where exactly did that stupid cane go?” I think he says it more to himself then to me. But seeing as I have the ability to see the cane, I decide to help him out.

“To your left, laying across the hall about 3 feet away.” I let him know. I receive a nod of acknowledgement from Riku before I watch him bend over…hmm, nice view…and grab the metal stick before he compresses it down and hooking it onto his belt.

“Come on.” I get a small smile from Riku once more before he stands next to me. I repress a shiver that runs though my body as the pale fingers delicately run along my arm before making their way up to my shoulder. The only thought that is running through my head is that the last time he touched me like this, it ended with us kissing. Tightness abruptly comes to rest in the pit of my stomach at the memory of our kiss, and that in turn causes my face to flush warm with crimson stain. “Ready to go back in?” the whispered voice is right there by my ear, his warm breath feeling so incredible on the side of my face. And before I get a chance to reply, a warm hand is laced through my hair on the other side, ghostly fingers dancing over my hidden scar causing me to gasp out. The idea of Riku being so close is almost as incredible as the memory of the kiss itself.

Before anything more can come from the contact between us, my stomach grumbles again, earning a laugh from both of us. With a slight nip at my ear which draws a gasp from me from the jolt that runs through my body, Riku pulls away from my face and begins to push my wheelchair. As we enter through the doors again, I can hear Roxas and Axel still arguing about something at the table we had left. Kairi and Naminé have taken to having their own private conversation, and Demyx is sitting there with a panicked look on his face. I meet my twin’s eyes, only to see a small smile playing on his face, and I genuinely return it.

“They just started going at it, there was nothing I could do to stop it. They just keep arguing about everything.” Demyx rambles on, and I can’t help but laugh.

“Demyx, don’t worry. They know what they are doing.” I answer, noticing that there is a big plate of salad and grilled chicken in my place from before. Awesome! I love Roxas! I know that he won’t waste any time once we go back to our room to ask about my conversation out in the hall with Riku, and this is his way of buttering me up first.
“Ten bucks says that they end up grappling on the floor in 20 minutes.” Riku smirks, taking a roll out of the basket in the centre of the table.

“Ha.” I laugh out. “Twenty says that start making out in 10.”

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And it’s finally done. I’m sorry it’s taken this long, but things happen. On the bright side, I got to finally spend some well deserved down time with my twin! Yay! But the downside is my boss thinks that it is natural for people to work 55 hours or more in a week with an extremely inconsistent schedule, which in turn leaves me with less time to write. But I try and squeeze as much in as possible in my day off. The only reason why this is out now is because I sprained my ankle, whoopee.

Once again, the biggest hugs go out to my twin for being my favourite beta. And if there is anyone who actually wants read a lemony RokuSora twincest written by me and my twin of all people, check out our one-shot, Reflections of Mirrored Souls, posted under my user name.

Finally thanks again to everyone who has reviewed this story, it’s what keeps me writing it! Also, I can’t promise when the next chapter will be out, but I hope that it isn’t too long. But I am working on a request fic for Schizzar, look for it around AkuDemy day, seeing as it will be a AkuDemy one-shot! Well, until next time! Please Read, Review and Recycle!