Zexion was sitting by himself at the lunch table, as usual. He wasn't eating, he was reading. Not really a big surprise. He was so involved with his book that he didn't even see Demyx walking up to him. Demyx threw an arm around Zexion's shoulder's, startling him. "Hey there, Zexy, whatcha reading?"

"Gah! Oh, hey Demyx. Just something Axel said was good. It's not," he replied, flipping through the pages he already read.

"….It's Axel, not the book, ya know. He's more into making googly eyes to little Roxas over there," Demyx remarked.

"Yeah, I know. But I've already read every book I own and all the books in the school library. I needed new material."

Saix then walked over with his hands in the front pockets of his jeans. "Demyx, you ready?"

"Yeah." Demyx planted a quick peck on Zexion's cheek. "See ya later, babe," he said, winking at Zexion and starting to walk out of the cafeteria.

"Where're you going? We have math next." Zexion knew Demyx hated math. The only reason he didn't skip it every day was because there were no assigned seats and he could spend a whole bell passing notes to Zexion; though Zexion usually took the time to take notes.

Demyx looked back, flashing his wonderful smile. "Something important. But I'll be back in time for math."

Zexion raised an eyebrow, but knew better to question. "Okay then. Bye."

Across the cafeteria, Larxene was watching the two boys with a mischievous look on her face. "What are you thinking, Larx?" Marluxia asked.

Larxene let a creepy giggle escape her lips. "Demyx is kinda cute, eh?"

Marluxia rolled his eyes. "You think every popular person is cute."

"What's your point?" she said, glaring at him for a moment.

"Demyx is with that adorable Zexion." He let out a light sigh. "But they're made for each other."

"Hm. Not if I can help it," Larxene stated, standing up.

"Where are you going?"

"Over by Zexion. He looks lonely~"

Marluxia shot up out of his seat. "I'm going, too." They then walked over to Zexion's table. "Hey, Zexion."

"Hi, Marluxia. Larxene," he greeted, not looking up from his book.

"So, Zexion…" Larxene started, taking a seat next to him. "You look kinda lonely. Is everything alright?"

"I do? I was just reading."

"Well, we thought we'd come to keep you company since we saw Demyx leave all of a sudden," Larxene said in a playful tone.

"He'll be back soon, but okay." Zexion put in his bookmark and set the book on the table.

"Really? Since he left with Saix he may be gone for the rest of the day. I heard they're working on something…important," Larxene smirked.

"Well, yeah. But he said he'd come back in time for class, and Demyx ALWAYS keeps his word. Besides, Saix is Demyx's best friend. I trust him," Zexion stated.

"Okay. Well I'll be seeing you, Zexy-chan. C'mon, Mar." They both then got up and left the cafeteria, leaving Zexion to his book.

A few tables over, Roxas and Axel were watching these events unfold. "What's wrong?" Axel asked, poking Roxas's shoulder.

"Nothing," he replied, swatting Axel's hand away. "I'm gonna go sit by Zexion for a minute." Axel nodded and Roxas stepped over to Zexion. "Hey, Zexion."

Zexion looked up from his book, looking slightly annoyed that he was interrupted again. "Hey, what's up?"

"I saw you talking to Larxene. What ever she says, don't mind her. Trust me, okay?" Zexion nodded questionably then Roxas walked back over to Axel.

"What was that all about?" he asked. Roxas placed a quick peck on his cheek and told him it was nothing. Sora then came up and jumped on Roxas's back.

"You'll tell me, won't you~?" he asked playfully. Roxas turned around to glare at his brother.

"I was just saying hi, now get off." Riku then came up and tried to get a decent answer out of him. "I SAID IT WAS NOTHING. NOW STOP," he exploded. Everyone then sat down and shut up, Roxas smirking in victory.

-SPACE-

The bell then rang, signaling the end of the period. Demyx and Saix were heading to class when they ran into Larxene and Marluxia. "Oh, Demyx! Just who I was looking for. We need you to help us with something."

Demyx never liked Larxene, so he was skeptical about anything that she asked him to do. "Oh? And what, pray tell, would that be?" All the while, Saix glaring at both of them.

She frowned and put on the most serious face ever. "It's for Zexion." That got Demyx's attention. "We thought we could do something for him, seeing as he's been looking a little lonely lately. Don't you think so?"

"Pfft. Zexion's not lonely. Even if he was, he would tell me. He tells me everything. We don't lie or hide things from each other," Demyx said, glaring at Larxene.

"Okay, well then answer this: How could he tell you if you're never around? Chew on it," Marluxia said, turning around and walking away with Larxene on his tail.

"…Never around? Really?" Demyx turned to Saix. "Have I not been hanging out with him enough? Do you think he's really lonely?"

Saix shook his head. "No way, don't listen to that. I've known Zexion for a long time and he's never been big on attention. Besides, this is coming from LARXENE. Might as well print 'School Whore' on her forehead."

Demyx burst out laughing. He actually almost fell onto the floor in a fit of laughter. He finally regained enough composure to talk. "Yeah, you're right. But I'll talk to him later, just to be sure. Wouldn't want Larxene to be right for once."

"Says the guy who failed English last year. Oops, did I say that out loud?"

"Hey, you promised not to bring it up!" Demyx exclaimed, chasing Saix all the way to class.

Demyx walked into class and took a seat next to Zexion, setting his stuff down. "Hey, Demyx. I see you kept your word."

"Yeah, why wouldn't I?" Zexion replied by pulling out a few sheets of paper for notes. "Anyway, Zexy there's something I need to ask you." Before Zexion could reply, their teacher, Mr. Xigbar walked in.

"Alright ya little shit holes, quit your yapping so we can get this show on the road." Everyone quickly shut up and sat in a seat.

Zexion leaned over to Demyx and whispered, "Tell me after class, okay?" Demyx groaned in annoyance but nodded in agreement. Thirty minutes into class, Demyx was fighting hard NOT to fall asleep, while Axel was already sleeping. Saix was looking out the window in boredom while Roxas and Sora poked fun at Mr. Xigbar, Riku shaking his head at their stupidity. And, of course, Zexion was the only one actually paying attention. After class, Demyx finally got a chance to talk to Zexion. "So, what was it you wanted to ask me?"

Demyx looked away for a moment. He wasn't sure how to put it so he said simply, "Zex, you're not…not lonely, are you?"

Zexion looked taken aback by Demyx's question. "Lonely? Of course not, why would you ask that?"

"I just…I thought that you'd be since I'm caught up in my band practice and all…"

"No I'm fine. Really. You have that gig next week, don't you? You wouldn't want to sound bad in front of those people."

"I'm a good player! Besides, I don't have to practice too much if you think I'm not spending enough time with you…"

"I heard that scout was coming, too. Do you really want to get booed off the stage in front of him? You need to practice, and I understand that. I'm not lonely at all, Demyx. I promise."

Demyx finally caved and let the subject drop. "Alright, fine. I guess I was worrying too much, anyway," Demyx said, ruffling Zexion's hair.

"Hey! C'mon we gotta get to class!" Zexion said, batting Demyx's hand away. Demyx chuckled, taking Zexion's hand and walking to class.

Around the corner, Marluxia and Larxene were creeping. "Well that didn't work. Oh well, we might as well give up, eh?" Marluxia said, starting to walk off. Larxene quickly grabbed him by his long, pink hair and pulled him back.

"Oh no we don't. I got another plan so just shut up and follow my lead," Larxene annoyingly instructed. She then stalked off to class with Marluxia reluctantly following her.

After school, Demyx and Zexion walked out of the building hand-in-hand. "You have practice today, don't you?" Demyx nodded and gave Zexion a quick kiss. Zexion tried to hold his hand a bit longer, but Demyx pulled away.

"See you around, Zex." He then walked off with his band-mates. Zexion kept his gaze locked on Demyx's figure as he turned the corner. Marluxia came up to him and saw that Zexion was on the brink of tears.

"Zexion?" he called. Zexion was too spaced out to respond, so Marluxia shook his shoulder a bit. Startled, Zexion quickly rubbed his eyes and turned to Marluxia.

"Oh, hey. What's up?" he said, putting on his usual smile.

"You were crying, is something wrong?" Marluxia asked with a sad frown of worry.

"No, I just had some dust in my eye," Zexion replied, taking Marluxia's hand off his shoulder.

"Oh, Zexion, I wish you wouldn't lie to me. I can tell when someone's about to cry."

"Look, I'd love to stay and chat about eye dust, but I have to get to work," Zexion said, already walking.

"Do you want me to walk you?" called Marluxia.

Zexion unwrapped his ear buds. "Nah, I'm fine. See ya," he said, putting the ear buds in and walking away. Marluxia sighed and turned around in the other direction.

-MORE SPACE-

Demyx was zoning out, playing an almost completely different song. "Demyx, focus! You're not playing correctly!" Demyx snapped out of it to look up at Axel, who was on vocals. "Dude, what's wrong?"

"Huh? Oh, nothing. Just thinking about something. Sorry," he said, lightly strumming his sitar.

"What are you thinking about? C'mon, you can tell us," Namine, on keyboard, said.

"Well, I was thinking about Zexion, that's all," he replied, still strumming.

"Is there something wrong with him?" asked Xion, on bass.

"No, not that I know of. At least he tells me there isn't. I believe him and all, but I can't help but wonder, ya know?"

"Dude, it's Zexion. You know how much he likes his privacy. It's probably nothing if he didn't tell you," Saix, on drums, stated.

"Yeah, you're right guys. I should stop worrying."

"By the way, Dem, what's that you've been playing?" Axel asked.

"Hm? Oh, nothing. Just something I was writing with Saix earlier."

"Oh? Can I see?" Namine asked. Demyx nodded, pulling a sheet of paper out from his back pocket and handing it to Namine.

-EVEN MORE SPACE-

Zexion, at his job at the local bookstore, was unpacking some books when the door opened, signaling a customer. "Welcome, is there something I can assist you with?"

"Zexy!" Demyx ran over to him and engulfed Zexion in a tight hug; nuzzling his face in the crook of Zexion's neck and kissing softly.

"D-Demyx! What's wrong?" Zexion asked, blushing slightly and hugging back.

Demyx brushed Zexion's bangs back to look into his eyes, smiling beautifully. "Nothing, babe. I'm just happy to see you."

Zexion placed a kiss on Demyx's cheek. "I'm happy to see you, too. But you really shouldn't just attack me like that. My boss might catch us."

"Oh, yeah. THAT guy… He's still here?"

"Yes, considering it's my store," Vexen said, interrupting the two boys.

"Mr. Vexen!" Zexion said, quickly backing away from Demyx. "I was just shelving these books, sir."

Vexen chuckled. "Obviously. Now, is you're friend here to buy a book or what?"

"That's funny, dude. Well, I've distracted you long enough, Zex. I'll be seeing you," Demyx said, starting for the door.

Zexion looked sad to see Demyx leave, but he quickly wiped away the look on his face and smiled. "Bye, Demyx." Demyx smiled back then left the store.

Vexen chuckled again. Creepy. "You're boyfriend, I take it?"

Zexion sighed and picked up another book. "I guess you can call him that." Vexen then laughed to himself and left Zexion to his work. Zexion placed the book on the shelf and mumbled Demyx's name, a tear escaping his eye.

-OMG SPACE-

After a quick nap, Demyx checked the time. 7:30 PM. Time to go walk Zexion home from work, like usual. Demyx stepped outside, only to meet Larxene at his door. "Larxene? What are you doing here?"

"I need your help. Marluxia's being a dick and won't help. And I hate pretty much everyone else, so you're all I've got," she explained.

"Well that all depends on what it is, now doesn't it?"

"I need you're help with finding a boyfriend."

Demyx suppressed a laugh; a HUGE laugh, and said, "Uhm, yeah, well…sorry, but all the people I know are taken. So, look, I gotta go meet up with Zexion. See ya later." He then ran off before Larxene could say anything else.

"Tch…Zexion. What does he see in that guy, anyway?"

"See ya, Mr. Vexen," Zexion said, walking out the door. He turned to see Demyx breathing heavily. "Demyx?"

"Hey…babe…I got here just in…time…" he said, panting in between words.

"Demyx, are you okay? Did you RUN all the way here?" Zexion sad in a worried tone. Demyx wasn't a very athletic person, so the run might as well have killed him.

"Well, yeah. Wouldn't want you walking home alone, now would I?" he said, his breath finally normal.

"I thought you had a second practice today."

Demyx narrowed his eyes "It's Tuesday. We only had it for an hour, you should know that."

"Oh. Oh, yeah. Sorry, I forgot. W-…Well we better get going, eh?" Zexion stuttered, reaching for Demyx's hand. Demyx pulled away and put his hand in his pocket. Shocked, Zexion quickly pulled his hand back and hid behind his bangs. "I see…." He muttered. Demyx then started walking with Zexion following from an awkward distance.

The walk to Zexion's house was awkward, with no jokes, no talking, and no hand-holding. "Well," Demyx started, not making eye contact, "see you, Zex."

"Bye." Zexion expected Demyx to kiss him like normal, but he just turned and walked away. Slightly confused, Zexion walked in the house and trudged his way up the stairs and into his room. He closed and locked the door then curled up in his bed. "Demyx…" He was almost asleep when a knock at the door woke him up.

"Zexy-chan?" Aqua called. "What's wrong?"

"Go away, Aqua-nee! I'm fine," Zexion responded.

"Is it Demyx? Did he do something to you? I swear, I'll kill him if he-"

"He didn't do anything, Aqua-nee…It's probably me…"

"…Zexy-chan. Let me in, please?" Zexion got up and let Aqua in then crawled back under his covers. "What do you mean it's probably you?" she asked, sitting on the edge of his bed.

"I don't know. It's probably just my imagination or something but…I feel like Demyx is starting not to like me. Like, earlier he came by during work, but when he hugged me, it felt like he wasn't entirely there. Like his heart was somewhere else. And just now when he walked me home, he didn't try to hold my hand or annoyingly kiss me in public, like usual."

"Has anything happened to make him not like you? You're an amazing person, Zexy-chan! What's there not to like?" Zexion didn't have much self-esteem, so making a list of the reasons why someone like Demyx wouldn't like someone like Zexion would have been easy. But, Aqua would never let him get away with saying anything bad about himself.

"Well, he does have this big performance next week…"

"Well, there ya go! He's just distracted by his gig. Just give it time, Zexy-chan, he'll go back to normal. But if you still have doubts, I say you talk to him," she said, petting Zexion's hair.

"But if I try to talk to him about it, then he'll get even more unfocused. I don't want him to suck at this, Aqua-nee. This could be his big chance!" Zexion argued.

"Fine. Do it AFTER his gig. But you better, or else things are only going to get worse. Okay, Zexion?" She only called him by his full name when she was dead serious. Zexion nodded his head and Aqua left. 'But….what if I'm right? What if Demyx really doesn't like me anymore? What do I do then?'

I will admit, this chapter was kinda crappy. But it gets better, trust me! Please keep reading and give feedback. That would make me oh so very happy :)

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