Warnings: Yaoi, Drug/ parental abuse, later rape, mild language

Disclaimer: We do not own any of the characters in this story.

Summary: What happens when you mix together a drug addicted boyfriend, an abusive father, and a huge crush on your History teacher? You get a teenage boy named Roxas. Not only is Roxas' life difficult, but what is he going to do when his club jumper of a cousin enters the picture?

It was early. The sun had yet to come up and Riku sat on his bed, his legs crossed and a mirror in his lap. He dumped out some of the white powder in the bag he held lovingly in his hand, making sure none of it missed the smooth surface. He quickly closed the bag and gently put it down on the nightstand. Almost automatically he ran the razor through the pile, spreading it out and breaking up any pieces and separating it into four straight lines. He had done this so much that he barely even thought about what he was doing, just thinking about what was to come.

He rolled up a five, nice and tight, and tipped his head down to the lines. When he was finished he could feel the familiar tingling in his nose, almost a burning sensation and smiled. He leaned back, as his mind cleared and the familiar rush pumped through his veins and sighed. Time to wake up, Roxas.

Roxas rolled over in bed, the buzzing of his phone in his ear and the glaring of sunlight in his eyes. Glancing at the clock, he realized it was 6:22. Class started in less than an hour. Roxas groaned as he reached over his bedside table and grabbed his phone. He quickly flipped open the text from Riku.

"Mornin Rox. Time to wake up. I'll be there to pick you up in twenty."

He texted back a short reply before rolling out of the warmth of his bed and into the cold air. He stretched, scratching the back of his head, before grabbing a towel and heading for the shower. Ten minutes later and he could hear the yelling of his mother over the pounding water.

"Roxas! Riku's here!" Roxas' mom called as she let the boy in. "Morning, Riku. I think he's in the shower. Why don't you grab something to eat in the kitchen while you wait?" Roxas' mom smiled as Riku nodded and followed her into the house. He went with her into the kitchen where she proceeded to grab him a bowl of cereal. She gave him a welcoming smile as she placed it into his hands.

"Thank you, Elena." Riku took the bowl with gratitude and grabbed a chair from the kitchen table. As Riku finished the bowl of cereal, footsteps were heard pounding down the stairs. A very irritated Roxas appeared from the hallway, scowling in Riku's direction. Riku smirked.

"Well, aren't you just happy to see me?" Riku chuckled, walking over to Roxas and planting a kiss on his cheek.

"You're early," the teen said, making his bowl of cereal and scarfing it down as quickly as possible, looking at the clock on the stove nearby.

"By what? Two minutes?" Riku laughed lightly, ruffling Roxas' still wet hair, getting droplets everywhere. Roxas just grumbled something, shoving more cereal into his mouth. Riku sighed, shook his head. "Well, hurry up, or we'll be late."

Twenty more minutes and a quick coffee stop later and Riku's car was pulling into the school's parking lot. Riku turned the car off and turned to look at the sour blonde. Roxas sat sipping his coffee, packed with obscene amounts of sugar in hopes of further waking him up. Roxas really wasn't a morning person, and even though he hated being mean to Riku, he couldn't help being a grouch. He looked over to riku, blue meeting aqua for a moment before both smiled. "I'm sorry about-" Riku pressed his lips to the blonde's gently, quieting him.

"Don't apologize. I know how you are in the mornings. Don't worry about it." Riku shook his head when the blonde went to protest further, silencing him with another kiss.

"Riku?" Roxas asked quietly this time, looking into the eyes of his boyfriend, mild concern plain on his face. "Are you...are you high?" Riku's eyes widened, panic spreading through his body as Roxas gaped at him in disbelief. "Are you fucking serious? Riku, you said you'd stop! At least during school!" He pulled even farther from Riku, reaching for the handle to get out. "I can't believe you!"

"Roxas, stop." Riku pulled the blonde back to him, cupping his face in his hand. "Look, I'm sorry. I just... you know what its like." Roxas stared at him furious.

"I don't know what its like." His voice was hard and even, almost cold. "I don't know what its like because i don't need to do it. I'm not a fucking addict like you."

"I'm not an addict." Riku averted his eyes, shaking his head slightly. "I don't..." He let go of Roxas and turned to face the steering wheel. He sighed deeply and ran his hands through his hair. "Look, I'm coming off of it now, ok? So don't worry about it." Riku got out of the car, slamming the door behind him.

Roxas was guilty now, knowing that was a low blow for Riku who was too proud to admit he was addicted. He followed the other out of the car, being sure to gently close his door before walking around the car and wrapping his arms around the taller teen. "I'm sorry. You're right, it is ok. Everything is ok. I just... I don't like you doing those things and hurting yourself like that."

"I'm not hurting myself. I'm not stupid like everyone else, I know when to stop, okay?"

School seemed to drag as usual, thank god it was already friday and there was no homework for the blonde. Not yet at least, and it was only fourth period. He sat with his head in his hand, mindlessly doodling in his notebook as Mr. Leonhart drawled on about theorems and proofs. He never understood the purpose of geometry, sure, shapes and all, but why did you need to know insane equations just to find the length of one side of a triangle? Couldn't you just use a ruler?

He switched from doodling to simply tapping the eraser on his desk, staring at the clock while the seconds ticked by. The man at the front of the room turned to write some complicated theorem on the board, along with drawings and examples, giving enough time for a giggling Kairi to pass out twenty small, folded notes. Roxas looked curiously at the note, and, like many other students, unfolded it under his desk out of sight in case Mr. Leonhart turned and saw.

"House Party Tonight!" The note said in bright blue letters across the top. It continued to show that Kairi and Namine's parents would be out of town for the next four days, leaving them with an empty house in the small, quiet town of Destiny Islands. The twins lived in a huge beachside estate with a massive yard and very distant neighbors, so house parties were no new thing in Twilight High.

To say that the girls were loaded was an understatement. The two of them were always planning some get together or party, driving around in shiny new cars from overseas. They were supposed to attend an all girls Catholic school with uniforms and the works, but a few fluttered lashes and tears on Kairi's and a few bits of argument and silent treatments from Namine and the two of them landed themselves in public school with the rest of us.

The bell rang and all of the students scrambled out of their seats, eager to meat outside the door and ask about the party. Roxas elbowed his way through the crowd, rushing to his locker where a silver haired boy smiled, waiting for him. Roxas gave a small smile in return, turning his attention to the lock, turning it right, then left....

"So, did you hear about the new History teacher?" Riku asked, crossing his arms and leaning against the locker next to Roxas'.

"New History teacher?" his brow furrowed in a mix of concentration and confusion. before pulling the locker open and dropping his books in.

"Yeah, y'know, the one replacing Mrs. Lockheart?" Riku pushed himself off of the locker. The halls by now were clearing, most of the students rushing to their next class before the bell rang. Roxas pushed his locker shut, turning the lock a few times to make sure it was locked as the bell rang loudly overhead. "Looks like we're late to lunch, huh?" The blonde joked, turning to look up at the taller teen with a smile.

"Well, you're in a better mood, I see." Riku said lightly, smirk forming as he stepped closer to the blonde, a hand automatically going to the locker next to his head. Riku leaned in and brushed the boy's lips with his own, Roxas' breath catching at the suddenness of it.

"R-riku, we're in school." The blonde protested while Riku placed light kissed on his neck, nipping his ear slightly.

"So?" Came the whispering reply in his ear. The blonde gasped when he felt Riku bite down on his neck lightly, softly sucking the spot, leaving a hint of a mark and licking the spot gently before looking the blonde in his eyes, full smirk in place.

Roxas was a deep crimson with blush, slight shock plain on his face. "Riku," He whined, playfully shoving the laughing teen's shoulder. Riku just laughed more, stealing another kiss before turning and heading to the cafeteria, Roxas following quickly, still blushing madly. By the time he caught up, they were already at the cafeteria.

"I'm going on line. Do you want me to get you anything?" Riku looked at Roxas, waiting for a reply.

"I'm not hungry." Roxas answered. "I'm just going to sit down with the others."

"Alright, suit yourself." Riku gave Roxas a quick peck before heading towards the lunch line. As Roxas walked to his table, he noticed that everyone was already there with all their lunches. He took the end seat next to Olette.

"Hey, Roxas." she smiled sincerely. " Are you going to the twin's party? I'm sure they would love to hear you are."

"Yes, we would." the twins said simultaneously. Roxas looked behind him where the pair walked up to the table, lunch trays in hand. They giggled, calling out another simultaneous "JINX!" and more high pitched giggles.

Roxas shook his head at the two, their 'twin-synch-ness' being a normal everyday occurrence. Hayner was laughing, talking loudly about the party a few seats down. "...and i hope its not like last time, y'know, when somebody had a little too much to drink..." He of course was talking about the incident when Selphie danced on the table, threatening anyone who tried to stop her by swinging a jump rope at anyone within range.

The twins sat on the opposite side of the table, pulling out more of the notes and handing handfuls out to everyone at the table. They quickly told everyone to give them out to friends or just in the classes and hallways. Riku soon joined everyone at the table, carrying his tray of pizza and fries. Roxas reached over and grabbed a few fries, Riku scowling at the intrusion. Roxas smiled broadly in return, munching quickly on the fries and sticking his tongue out at his boyfriend.

"You said you didnt want anything." Riku looked incredulously at the blonde.

"Yeah, well, they just looked so good." Roxas countered, "Besides, you love me." He finishes before sneaking a few more fries. Olette 'awed' at the exchange and Kairi and Namine burst out in their signature giggles, eliciting a light blush from the blonde. Roxas got up and stretched for a second before letting his arms go limp at his sides. "I'll be back." He turned and started for the entrance to the cafeteria, Riku calling after him before he even made it two steps away.

"Where are you going?"

"Bathroom." And with that the blonde continued out of the cafeteria and into the hall. He strolled lazily through the empty halls, his feet taking him to wherever. He turned down hall after hall, not paying attention to where he was going until he turned another corner and collided with someone. There was a harsh sound as many folders and binders and maybe a few text books crashed into the ground, their contents scattering on the floor. Not only were the supplies on the ground, but Roxas managed to be knocked off his feet, swearing a little under his breath as he hit the floor. He landed in an uncomfortable sitting position, elbows on the ground. He looked up, the beginning of an apology hanging on his tongue as he gazed up at the hand offered to him, and past that to the fierce green eyes that met his gaze.

"Sorry about that, I wasn't exactly paying attention." The man said, pulling a hidden headphone out of his ear and smiling. His smile was beautiful, but that wasn't what kept Roxas speechless. The person hovering slightly over him has a huge mane of red hair that stuck out at odd angles, but seemed slightly under control. He had pale skin and an angular face, his high cheekbones decorated with two small triangle tattoos. "The name's Axel," he beamed broader, taking Roxas' hand in his own and pulling the boy to his feet. "Got it memorized?"

The blonde stared in bewilderment, not sure if this guy was serious or not. "R-roxas." He stuttered in reply, blushing madly and continuing to stare at Axel's unusual features, not able to find any other words to say. Axel looked the blonde over just as invasively, reminding Roxas that, yes, it was impolite to stare.

Roxas knelt down and started picking up some of the strewn papers, keeping his eyes down to avoid the invasive greens, the blinding red. He felt stupid, and started to apologize for knocking all the papers out of place when a hand stopped his own. Roxas froze at the zap of electricity that he was sure came from the redhead and traveled all throughout his body, making him shiver. Slowly he looked up, eyes once again meeting the piercing greens of the other and he flushed darker than he had before.

"I said it was my fault, don't worry about it." Axel took his hand back and shuffled a few papers together and stuffed them into a folder. They were silent in the next minute of picking up the papers, Axel's hand occasionally brushing Roxas', making the boy jump every time from the shock that went with it. And it wasn't very unpleasant. By the time the last of the papers were shuffled and stuffed into a folder, Roxas face had returned to a more natural color with a pink tint instead of the full out crimson he was before.

"Thanks," Axel said standing and juggling some of the folders and binders until he got them comfortable. "Well, see ya around, kid." Axel called over his shoulder, waving a little before shuffling down the hall, this time with one of the tiny headphones swinging from his shirt collar instead of placed in his ear like before.

Author's Note: Well, we hope you guys liked the first chapter. Review and tell us what you think. Dont be scared to show a little negative feedback.